Grapes Hotel

A historic 17th-century coaching inn in the Vale of Ffestiniog

In the pretty village of Maentwrog, set in the green Vale of Ffestiniog in southern Snowdonia, this Grade II-listed 17th-century coaching inn makes a characterful and welcoming base. Full of period charm — exposed beams, real log fires and centuries of history — it offers comfortable rooms above a traditional bar and restaurant, so you can enjoy a proper Welsh inn with home-cooked food and a pint of real ale, then retreat to your own room upstairs. With some of the finest scenery and little railways in Wales right on the doorstep, it is a lovely spot to base yourself for exploring the area.

Comfortable, characterful rooms

The inn offers a range of rooms — doubles, twins and king rooms, some with mountain views, as well as family suites for those travelling with children. Throughout, genuine 17th-century character sits alongside modern comforts, with tea and coffee facilities and free Wi-Fi, making it an easy and characterful place to stay.

A proper inn, with food and drink

One of the joys of staying here is having a traditional inn around you. The restaurant serves home-cooked food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the bar pours real ales beside a log fire — somewhere relaxed to eat, drink and unwind without going anywhere. There is a garden, a pool table and a games room too, and the area is made for active days out, with walking, cycling, fishing and canoeing all close by. Free parking is provided.

At a glance

• Grade II-listed 17th-century coaching inn in Maentwrog
• Comfortable rooms, some with mountain views, plus family suites
• Traditional restaurant with home-cooked food and a real-ale bar
• Real log fires, tea/coffee and free Wi-Fi
• Garden, pool table and games room
• Free parking; in the heart of the Vale of Ffestiniog

Exploring Maentwrog and the Vale of Ffestiniog

Maentwrog sits in the lovely Vale of Ffestiniog, one of the greenest valleys in Snowdonia. The narrow-gauge Ffestiniog Railway winds through the hills nearby, the magical Italianate village of Portmeirion is a short drive away, and the slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog — with Zip World’s underground adventures and the Llechwedd caverns — is close by. The harbour town of Porthmadog, Harlech Castle and the mountains of Snowdonia are all within easy reach, making this a brilliant base for southern Snowdonia. For more places to stay and things to do across the region, see our guide to accommodation in Snowdonia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of place is it? A Grade II-listed 17th-century coaching inn with rooms, a restaurant and a real-ale bar.

Is there food on site? Yes — the restaurant serves home-cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a bar serving real ales.

Are there family rooms? Yes — family suites are available, alongside doubles, twins and king rooms.

Is there parking? Yes, free parking is provided.

What’s nearby? The Ffestiniog Railway, Portmeirion, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Porthmadog and Snowdon.

Having a proper inn around you makes for an easy, sociable stay — a meal and a drink without going anywhere, and your own room to retreat to afterwards. It is a particularly good base for outdoorsy breaks, with the valley, the little railways and the slate country all close at hand.

Are there mountain views? Yes — some of the rooms enjoy mountain views over the valley.

Is it good for couples or families? Both — there are doubles and twins as well as family suites.

When is the best time to visit? Snowdonia is lovely year-round — spring to autumn for walking and the railways, and warm by the log fire in winter.

Book your Snowdonia stay

For a characterful, welcoming 17th-century inn with a restaurant and bar in the Vale of Ffestiniog, check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.