Penbontbren Farm Hotel, Glynarthen, Llandysul, Ceredigion

Converted from an old Welsh farm into a splendid homely hotel, Penbontbren is a rare gem tucked away in the beautiful rural countryside of West Wales. Meaning "above the wooden bridge", Penbontbren is the ideal place to experience a break with a truly Welsh flavour.

The hotel itself is beaming with character and you could sleep in what was originally the stable, the thrashing barn, the mill or even the granary. Each room has been carefully converted to maintain the traditional character of the original farm. The conversion has even won an award it's so good!

All the 10 guestrooms at Penbontbren have been tastefully converted from the original farm buildings to an award-winning standard presented by Country landowners Association. The complete farm-to-hotel conversion was also subject to an award for its attention to detail with customers' comfort in mind. All rooms are "en-suite" and combine those little extras that make any stay more comfortable, including a welcome sherry and fresh fruit awaiting guests on arrival.

The Stable : This room formed part of the farm stable, the home of the large shire horses. Their hay mangers were ranged along the wall where the bed head is now to be found. The stable lad slept in the room above.

The Thrashing Barn : This room formed part of the large thrashing barn. It was originally open to the ceiling and had a fine slate flagged floor. In olden times the cereals were actually threshed with wooden flails until the seed came out.

The Mill : Part of this room was the original farm mill, and it housed the machinery for grinding the grain. The mill was powered by an overshot water wheel, which was donated to Cardigan Agricultural Museum. The museum went bust and the overshot wheel has never been traced since. It is believed that it is now on show in Aberystwyth. This room had a fine slate flagged floor for ease of cleaning. These two rooms were entered under a beautiful stone arch which can now be seen between the reception area and the Bar.

The Granary : This room is situated immediately above the old milling room and would have witnessed the sounds of the old water driven machinery. Since it had to support large quantities of grain as a granary, it had a massive beamed floor.

Restaurant : All the dishes are made to order, taken from a wide range of fresh local Welsh produce, achieving a varied and interesting menu. As confirmed "Taste of Wales" members we use traditional Welsh fare whenever possible. Penbontbren's kitchen, because it cooks to order, can cater for vegetarians and all dietary requirements.

Rates : £55 per person per night. From £110 per room per night based on 2 people sharing.
Children are welcome.
No smoking. Pets allowed.
Parking available.
Dinner is available.
3 Star Guest Rated WTB.
Disabled facilities - please enquire for exact details.