Tynycornel Lakeside Hotel

A lakeside hotel beneath Cadair Idris

The Tynycornel Hotel sits in one of the most beautiful settings in Wales — on the shore of Tal-y-llyn lake in the dramatic Tal-y-llyn valley, beneath the mighty Cadair Idris in the southern reaches of Eryri (Snowdonia). With comfortable rooms, an on-site restaurant and its own 222-acre fishing lake, it makes a tranquil and scenic base for exploring the mountains, the coast and the heart of southern Snowdonia.

Comfortable rooms with a view

The hotel offers a good range of rooms — doubles, twins, kings and family rooms, many making the most of the spectacular lake and mountain views. Rooms are comfortable and well kept, there are wheelchair-accessible facilities, and the whole place has a relaxed, away-from-it-all feel. Waking to the sight of Cadair Idris reflected in the still waters of the lake is something guests remember long after they leave.

Dining and the fishing lake

The Tyn y Cornel Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and high tea, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options available, and there is a bar to relax in afterwards. A real highlight is the lake itself: the hotel owns the 222-acre Tal-y-llyn lake, and guests enjoy priority fishing access — wonderful for anglers, and a beautiful spot for everyone else simply to sit and take in the scenery. There is free private parking and free WiFi throughout, and the hotel is non-smoking.

Tal-y-llyn and Cadair Idris

The setting beneath Cadair Idris puts some of Wales’s finest mountain country right on the doorstep, with the climb up “Cader” among the most rewarding in Snowdonia. The historic Talyllyn Railway — the world’s first preserved narrow-gauge railway — runs nearby, and the market town of Dolgellau, the beautiful Mawddach estuary, the mountain-biking trails of Coed y Brenin and the coast at Tywyn and Aberdyfi are all within easy reach. For more places to stay and ideas, see our guide to holiday accommodation in Snowdonia.

A peaceful mountain-and-lake base

For walkers, anglers, cyclists and anyone who simply loves beautiful scenery, the Tynycornel is hard to beat. Days can be spent climbing Cadair Idris, fishing or boating on the lake, riding the steam railway or exploring the coast, before returning to a good dinner and the deep quiet of the valley. Its glowing guest reviews — and an outstanding location rating — say it all.

A walker’s and angler’s paradise

The Tal-y-llyn valley is one of the quietest and most beautiful in Snowdonia, a glacial valley cradled by mountains and centred on its tranquil lake. Walkers can tackle Cadair Idris directly from the area, follow gentler lakeside and valley paths, or explore the neighbouring Dysynni valley with its dramatic hilltop ruin of Castell y Bere. Anglers come for the trout fishing on the lake, while everyone can enjoy the simple pleasure of the ever-changing light on the water and the peaks above. It is a place that rewards slowing down and taking it all in.

At a glance

• Lakeside hotel on Tal-y-llyn lake, beneath Cadair Idris
• Comfortable rooms, many with lake and mountain views
• Tyn y Cornel Restaurant and bar on site
• Hotel-owned 222-acre fishing lake with priority access
• Free private parking and free WiFi; wheelchair-accessible facilities
• Near the Talyllyn Railway, Dolgellau and Coed y Brenin
• Rated 9.1 out of 10 across more than 1,000 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it by the lake? Yes — it sits on the shore of Tal-y-llyn lake, which the hotel owns.

Is there fishing? Yes — guests get priority fishing access to the 222-acre lake.

Is there a restaurant? Yes — the Tyn y Cornel Restaurant, plus a bar.

Where is it? In the Tal-y-llyn valley beneath Cadair Idris, in southern Snowdonia.

What is nearby? Cadair Idris, the Talyllyn Railway, Dolgellau and Coed y Brenin.

For a tranquil, scenic base by the lake in the heart of southern Snowdonia, the Tynycornel Hotel is a wonderful choice. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.