Ruthin
Castle Hotel North Wales
Truly Individual... Truly Magical... An Extraordinary Romantic & Historic
Hotel If you are looking for...
North Wales Hotels, Denbighshire Hotels, Ruthin Hotels, Hotels
near Chester, Castle Hotels, Historic Hotels or Romantic Hotels...
...you need look no further than Ruthin Castle (the "Red Fort"),
which originally dates from before 1277 and dominates the historic
Welsh countryside market town of Ruthin, close to Chester, Denbigh,
Llangollen and within easy reach of the North Wales Coast, Snowdonia
and picturesque Betws-y-Coed. The castle previously formed part
of the Crown Estate until sold by Charles I in 1632 and sits in
its ancient walled dry moat within acres of private landscaped
gardens, parkland and woods alongside the River Clwyd.
Restaurants in North Wales or Restaurants near Chester...
The award-winning Prince of Wales Dining Room offers creatively
designed food in a setting that suits everything from romance
to small business meetings or celebration dinner parties.
Short breaks, leisure breaks, romantic breaks, pamper breaks,
golf breaks...
The perfect romantic setting to give your Princess or Prince a
fairytale castle break. The magical reddish-pink stone walls of
Ruthin Castle have provided the intimacy for Royalty and High Society
of the past to enjoy dangerous romantic affairs and for romantic
intrigue that once caused sensation and scandal in the Government...
For long and short holiday leisure breaks, Ruthin Castle is a
very special place to stay and is the ideal base from which to
explore the beautiful North Wales countryside, coast, towns and
villages, and the historic walled City of Chester with its shopping,
sightseeing and restaurants. Pamper yourself with fine dining,
massages, aromatherapy and beauty treatments or exercise in the
gym, play golf on the associated Ruthin-Pwllglas course, enjoy
private fishing in our river, or play snooker on the table presented
to the Castle by the Prince of Wales in 1875.
Conference venues in Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales and near
Chester...
This is a secluded conference and meeting venue and team building
centre, creating a distraction-free, peaceful environment. Dedicated
meeting rooms are air-conditioned, fully equipped, have modem points/hubs
and a Business Centre provides an 'office away from home'. All
bedrooms in the hotel have a data port.
Wedding venues in Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales - near Chester...
Every Princess deserves a fairytale castle wedding and Ruthin Castle
provides a truly outstanding wedding setting and a choice of
wonderful rooms to suit the occasion - from the massive, sparkling
crystal chandelier and glittering mirrors of the Grand Salon,
to a themed costume wedding in the Mediaeval Banquet Hall. It
is one of the most secluded wedding venues in North Wales and
can be booked for exclusive use. Picture-perfect photographic
opportunities abound both inside the castle and in the extensive
landscaped grounds. Civil Wedding Ceremonies can be conducted
on the premises.
Mediaeval Banquets in Wales or Chester...
The first themed mediaeval banquets in Britain were held at Ruthin
Castle more than 30 years ago and the long tradition continues.
Fully costumed Ladies of the Court and Court Steward entertain,
sing, jest and lead the evening's feasting with dagger and fingers...
accompanied by mead from clay cups and wine in pewter goblets.
Guests can also wear costume if they choose and the setting has
found favour for many themed mediaeval wedding banquets and conference
groups.
The castle has a proud, centuries-old tradition of
providing hospitality and comfort including hosting numerous Royal
guests. It is difficult not just to feel welcome but also to feel
part of the great history of the castle and those that have come
before - see our Royal Heritage page for more information about
the history of Ruthin Castle.
The Bedrooms
Many of the 62 bedrooms are comfortably large and each has its
own individual personality. Most rooms enjoy views over the 30
acres of gardens, parkland and woods of the estate and towards
the surrounding Welsh mountains (at times snow-capped in Winter).
All bedrooms are within the main buildings and upper floors are
served by lift.
All rooms have fully en-suite bathrooms, offer room service and
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