Golfing in Conwy Wales? - stay at The Castle Hotel - 15th Mar 2004

The Castle Hotel, an old coaching inn, stands on the site of a Cistercian abbey and used to consist of two famous hostelries, The Castle and the 15th Century King's Head. The Castle was by far the larger and in more recent times has had an attractive face lift of local granite and Ruabon brick and is now one of Conwy's most photographed buildings.

The Hotel has had a fascinating past and has made an important contribution to Conwy's history, playing host to many famous people, such as Telford, Stephenson, Wordsworth and the Queen of Romania who lunched in the restaurant whilst visiting Llandudno. In the 20th Century, the ownership of the Hotel was almost exclusively by London based companies and it's fitting that in the new century, this wonderful old hotel has reverted back to private ownership.

The Hotel's owners, the Lavin family along with their friend and partner, Graham Tinsley take good food and hospitality very seriously. Graham, an award winning chef and Peter Lavin have created a restaurant and menu which takes inspiration from bygone days but given a modern interpretation.

Fabulous local Welsh produce is always served with a flair and friendliness befitting their byline, 'Friendly Tradition in Historical Surroundings.

The interior of the Hotel has many interesting features and antiques. John Dawson-Watson, a distinguished victorian artist and illustrator spent his last days in Conwy, much of the time in the hotel.

Some say he painted for his lodgings, others say he was commissioned to paint a variety of canvasses and panels depicting scenes from Shakespearean plays for the then owners. Either way, there is a significant collection of his work hanging in the hotel and especially in Shakespeare's, the hotel's own renowned restaurant.

Golfers visiting Conwy will find some great course to play including:

1. Abergele Golf Club

2. Betws-y-Coed Golf Club

3. Conwy (Caernarvonshire) Golf Club

4. Llandudno (Maesdu) Golf Club

5. Llandudno (North Wales) Golf Club

6. Llanfairfechan Golf Club

7. Old Colwyn Golf Club

8. Penmaenmawr Golf Club

9. Rhos-on-Sea Golf Club

The Castle Hotel looks forward to welcoming you soon.

Related Links

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