Bishopsgate House Hotel

An Elegant Georgian Townhouse Hotel in Beaumaris

Bishopsgate House is an 18th-century Georgian townhouse in the middle of Beaumaris, the historic town on the eastern corner of Anglesey. It is thought to have been built as a dower house, and it is now a small hotel and restaurant. The castle, the pier and the shore of the Menai Strait are all a short stroll away.

The hotel

The hotel occupies a fine Georgian townhouse on Castle Street and keeps plenty of period character. Bedrooms are individually styled, rooms start at £85 a night, and breakfast is included. The restaurant holds an AA Rosette. One thing to know before you book: it no longer opens to the public seven days a week. Dinner is for residents, and you arrange it in advance rather than on the night.

What makes it special

It is the combination of history and location that sets Bishopsgate House apart. Few places let you stay in a genuine Georgian townhouse in the middle of one of Wales’s most attractive historic towns, with a castle and a waterfront on the doorstep. The building’s past as a dower house adds to the sense of stepping into somewhere with real stories to tell, while the restoration keeps everything comfortable and easy.

At a glance

• Elegant 18th-century Georgian townhouse hotel
• A beautifully restored former dower house
• Restaurant on site; comfortable, characterful rooms
• In the heart of historic Beaumaris
• Moments from the castle, the pier and the Menai Strait

Beaumaris and the Menai Strait

Beaumaris sits along the shore of the Menai Strait, looking across to the mountains of mainland Snowdonia. Its 13th-century castle is the last and largest of Edward I’s Welsh fortresses, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a Victorian gaol and courthouse, a pier, and a good run of independent shops and cafés. See our guide to Beaumaris accommodation for more on the area.

Exploring Anglesey

From Beaumaris the rest of Anglesey is easily explored. Penmon Point lies just along the coast, with a lighthouse, an ancient priory and views out to Puffin Island. The beaches at Benllech, Lligwy and Red Wharf Bay are a short drive away. The Anglesey Coastal Path traces the entire shoreline for walkers, and the elegant bridges across the Menai Strait to Bangor are attractions in themselves. With so much packed into a small island, there is plenty to fill a stay.

Good to know

Beaumaris is a town that rewards staying right in the centre, as Bishopsgate House lets you do. Take it on foot and unhurried: a morning at the castle, then a wander along the front with the mountains across the strait. Lunch in one of the town’s pubs, and dinner without getting the car out, as long as you booked ahead. Afternoon tea is served too, with two days’ notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a restaurant? Yes, and it holds an AA Rosette. It no longer opens to the public seven days a week, so dinner is for residents and must be booked before you arrive.

Is breakfast included? Yes, a cooked-to-order breakfast is included in the room rate.

What do rooms cost? Rates start at £85 a night for a single, with doubles and twins from £150.

Is it historic? Yes — an 18th-century Georgian townhouse and former dower house.

Where is it? In the heart of Beaumaris, close to the castle and the Menai Strait.

What’s nearby? Beaumaris Castle, the pier, Penmon Point and the Anglesey beaches.

Plan your Anglesey stay

For a Georgian townhouse hotel right in the middle of historic Beaumaris, Bishopsgate House is hard to beat. Use the booking options on this page to check dates, and say if you want dinner while you are at it.