Bodelwyddan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bodelwyddan Castle which includes château or palace and heritage elements
Bodelwyddan Castle which includes château or palace and heritage elements
Bodelwyddan Castle featuring heritage elements and a castle
Bodelwyddan Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle
Bodelwyddan Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle

This picturesque town nestles within the beautiful countryside of North Wales and is home to a large number of historic buildings.

Come to Bodelwyddan and see over 60 buildings dating from the Middle Ages through to both world wars. Head out into the countryside for scenic walks, play a round of golf and enjoy a drink at the local pub.

Visit Faenol Fawr, an Elizabethan mansion now used as a hotel. See Tudor fireplaces and the original wooden staircases or tour the beautiful gardens and neighboring dovecote. The hotel has facilities for non-guests too. Book a table at the restaurant to appreciate the floor-to-ceiling wooden panels and roaring fireplace, while enjoying a range of locally sourced food and wide selection of wines.

Head south of Faenol Fawr to Marble Church. You can see it from miles away, but view it close up to really admire the elaborate construction. The church was built from a limestone that resembles porcelain and incorporates more than a dozen different kinds of marble. You’ll also see the intricate wooden carvings, gothic gargoyles and Victorian stained-glass windows. Visit the war memorial chapel and walk through the churchyard to see over 100 graves from World War I.

Find Bodelwyddan Castle farther south. Made from white stone and clad in ivy, the castle was built as a manor house in 1460 before being reconstructed in the 1830s. Explore the nine rooms and see the original features and large collection of Victorian portraits. Borrow a free audio-visual guide from the reception area to learn as much as possible. The grounds include formal gardens, a maze and an orchard. Look for practice trenches from World War I, when the castle served as a hospital and training ground. The castle has been on television shows such as Most Haunted and offers a range of paranormal tours.

Local accommodation are limited to Faenol Fawr and Bodelwyddan Castle themselves, but nearby towns such as Rhyl and Abergele offer other accommodation. Reach Bodelwyddan by train, car or local bus services.

Faenol Fawr Hotel

Faenol Fawr Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Bodelwyddan, St. Asaph, Denbighshire, Rhyl, Wales
The price is £103 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£103
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rhyl. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (168 reviews)
"It was an excellent 2 night stay, breakfast was plentiful and delicious with lots of choice, bed was very comfortable providing a good night's sleep and being able to use the swimming pool was an added plus, would definitely reccomend."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Faenol Fawr Hotel
The Seafront Hotel by Compass Hospitality

The Seafront Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
The Promenade, Llandudno, Wales
The price is £53 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£53
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Llandudno. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.8/10 (734 reviews)
"Lovely staff good bar for evening relaxation good breakfast / nice comfy bed and wonderful sea view - parking possible on road outside - either close to entrance or a little further when busy"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

The Seafront Hotel by Compass Hospitality
The Marine Hotel

The Marine Hotel

3.5 out of 5
The Promenade, Llandudno, Wales
The price is £60 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£60
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Llandudno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,268 reviews)
OK
"All ok, as expected for an overnight stay."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

The Marine Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Seaside Cottage, Dogs Welcome - good walks, by beach & Snowdonia National Park

Seaside Cottage, Dogs Welcome - good walks, by beach & Snowdonia National Park

Llanfairfechan, WLS
Stay at this cottage in Llanfairfechan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews)
"Clean, compact and all that we needed"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Seaside Cottage, Dogs Welcome - good walks, by beach & Snowdonia National Park
Beachmount Holiday Apartments

Beachmount Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
67 Colwyn Avenue, Rhos-On-Sea, Colwyn Bay, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Colwyn Bay. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Venue Cymru and Conwy Castle are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
"Clean, quite and close to amenities."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Beachmount Holiday Apartments
2 bed Caravan in Rhyl , dog Friendly, With Wifi

2 bed Caravan in Rhyl , dog Friendly, With Wifi

3 out of 5
Rhyl, Wales
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Rhyl. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Rhyl Golf Club and Prestatyn Beach are located nearby.
2 bed Caravan in Rhyl , dog Friendly, With Wifi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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