Yr Hen Fecws Boutique Hotel

A boutique restaurant with rooms in the heart of Porthmadog

Yr Hen Fecws is a characterful boutique guest house and restaurant tucked away on Lombard Street in Porthmadog, a quiet spot just off the high street and close to the harbour. Blending warm Welsh hospitality with contemporary style, it offers individually designed rooms full of character and a well-regarded restaurant downstairs — a stylish, relaxing place to stay on the edge of Eryri (Snowdonia).

The rooms

There are seven en-suite rooms to choose from, each retaining original features such as exposed stone walls and wooden beams while adding contemporary comfort. All include refreshment trays and free WiFi, and a complimentary breakfast is provided. The result is a place with genuine character rather than a chain-hotel feel — somewhere that reflects the building’s history and its harbour-town setting.

The restaurant

Dining is a highlight here. The restaurant offers fine, bistro-style food from a seasonal menu under head chef Ryan French, with signature dishes such as slow-cooked pork belly and pan-seared duck breast, finished with classics like sticky toffee pudding. There is a bar with a curated wine list and drinks that can be brought up to your room. The restaurant has won particular praise, voted best in Wales for a romantic meal on TripAdvisor in 2025 and ranked eighth in the UK — so it is well worth booking a table during your stay.

At a glance

• Seven individually designed en-suite rooms
• Original features — exposed stone and wooden beams
• Complimentary breakfast and free WiFi
• Bistro-style restaurant with a seasonal menu and a bar
• Voted best in Wales for a romantic meal (TripAdvisor, 2025)
• On Lombard Street, Porthmadog, near the high street and harbour

Porthmadog harbour town

Porthmadog is a lively harbour town and the home of the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways, whose steam trains climb from the quay into the heart of the mountains. The town’s shops, cafés and waterfront are all close at hand, and it makes a superb base for the meeting point of the Llŷn Peninsula and Snowdonia. For more places to stay in the town, see our guide to accommodation in Porthmadog.

Days out from the guest house

Few towns offer such variety on the doorstep. Ride one of the famous heritage railways up into Eryri, wander the colourful Italianate village and gardens of Portmeirion, or spend a day at Black Rock Sands, where you can drive onto the beach. The castle town of Criccieth, the climbing village of Beddgelert and the slate heritage of Blaenau Ffestiniog are all close, while the quieter beaches and headlands of the Llŷn Peninsula stretch away to the west. Walkers have everything from gentle estuary paths to the high peaks within a short drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rooms are there? Seven en-suite rooms, each individually designed.

Is there a restaurant? Yes — a bistro-style restaurant with a seasonal menu and a bar.

Is breakfast included? Yes, a complimentary breakfast.

Where is it? On Lombard Street in Porthmadog, near the high street and harbour.

What’s nearby? Portmeirion, the steam railways, Black Rock Sands and Snowdonia.

Who it suits

Yr Hen Fecws suits couples and food-lovers especially well — the combination of characterful rooms and an award-winning restaurant downstairs makes it a natural choice for a romantic break or a special occasion. It is equally handy for anyone using Porthmadog as a touring base, with the railways, the coast and the mountains all on the doorstep and the town’s amenities a short walk away. With its quiet side-street setting yet central position, it offers the best of both worlds: peace at night and everything within reach by day.

Book your North Wales stay

For a stylish, characterful place to stay with one of the area’s best restaurants downstairs, check availability and reserve your room at Yr Hen Fecws using the booking options on this page.