Victoria House B&B

An Elegant Victorian Townhouse in the Heart of Caernarfon

Victoria House offers stylish, high-standard rooms in a handsome Victorian townhouse on Church Street, right in the centre of Caernarfon and just two minutes’ walk from the famous castle. Built in the 1890s and full of period character, it makes an elegant and superbly placed base for exploring this historic walled town, the Menai Strait and the mountains of Snowdonia beyond.

The rooms

There is a choice of beautifully appointed king rooms, including Luxury King rooms with either a sea view or a garden view, and Superior King rooms that add the treat of a luxury spa bath. Each room is en-suite with a shower and finished to a high standard, with thoughtful touches throughout: a flat-screen smart TV with streaming, a fridge and microwave, a welcome tray with crockery and cutlery, a hairdryer, an iron, bathrobes and slippers, complimentary toiletries and a welcome drink on arrival. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout the house.

It is worth knowing that Victoria House is run as room-only accommodation rather than a traditional cooked-breakfast B&B — but with a fridge, microwave and tea-and-coffee tray in every room, and a great choice of places to eat within a couple of minutes’ walk, that suits many guests very well. The owners are happy to point you to local favourites such as the historic Black Boy Inn and nearby restaurants for breakfast or an evening meal.

Being right in the centre of town is a real advantage. You can leave the car, wander out to the castle and the harbour, browse the shops and find somewhere to eat, all within a few minutes on foot — and then retreat to a quiet, comfortable room at the end of the day. For couples in particular, the spa-bath Superior rooms and the elegant Victorian setting make it a lovely choice for a special break or a romantic weekend exploring this historic part of North Wales.

At a glance

• Elegant 1890s Victorian townhouse in central Caernarfon
• Luxury and Superior King rooms; some with sea or garden views
• All en-suite with shower; Superior rooms have a luxury spa bath
• Smart TV, fridge, microwave, welcome tray and free Wi-Fi in every room
• Room-only — excellent eateries two minutes’ walk away
• Just two minutes’ walk from Caernarfon Castle

Caernarfon and the Menai Strait

Caernarfon is one of Wales’s most historic towns, famous for its mighty UNESCO World Heritage castle, its medieval town walls and its setting on the Menai Strait. From the front door it is a two-minute stroll to the castle and only five to ten minutes to the harbour, the town’s pubs and its restaurants. The Welsh Highland Railway steams off towards Snowdon from the town, and the mountains of Snowdonia are right on the doorstep for walking and days out. The island of Anglesey is around fifteen minutes’ drive over the Menai Bridge, and the beaches of the Llŷn Peninsula are within easy reach too. For more options nearby, see our guide to accommodation in Caernarfon.

Frequently Asked Questions

How close is the castle? Caernarfon Castle is about a two-minute walk away.

Is breakfast included? No — it is room-only, though every room has a fridge, microwave and tea/coffee tray, and there are excellent places to eat a couple of minutes away.

Are the rooms en-suite? Yes, all rooms are en-suite with a shower; Superior rooms also have a luxury spa bath.

Is there Wi-Fi? Yes, free Wi-Fi throughout.

What’s nearby? The castle, the harbour, the Welsh Highland Railway, Snowdonia and Anglesey.

For a stylish, characterful base right in the centre of historic Caernarfon, check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.