Sweet seclusion in a swoon-worthy corner of Wales
Step on to lush manicured lawns that sweep down to the river Irfon – just one feature of The Lake Country House’s gorgeous grounds with woodlands, badgers and and a trout lake.
Come Here For...
- Seclusion in a swoon-worthy setting.
- The legendary afternoon teas.
- Lake views from the outdoor hot tub.
- An indoor pool with all the spa trimmings.
- Fishing lessons with the ghillie.
Hit the spot
Set in magnificent grounds above the River Irfon.
Amenities
The hotel's Kingfisher Spa has a pool, treatment rooms and a lakeside outdoor hot tub. There's a huge Edwardian lounge where afternoon teas are served, and a helipad on the lawn.
Good to know
Hire a fishing rod and you could even catch your own supper.
Essential info
Check in
14:00
Checkout
11:00.
Minimum Stay
None
Closed
Open all year
Parking
There is plenty of free guest parking
Airport
Cardiff – 70 miles
Train
Llangammarch Wells station – two miles
Pets
Dogs are welcome in selected rooms.
Children
Welcome. Children under eight are not permitted in the restaurant in the evening, but a children's high tea is served.
Location
Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4BS, United Kingdom
Bedtime
Bedrooms
30 rooms and suites
Special features
Some rooms have four-poster beds, while luxury suites have lounges. All have plush fabrics and elegant furnishings.
Pillow Talk
We loved the beautifully appointed and contemporary Luxury suites with open plan sitting rooms and big bathrooms. If having your own jacuzzi bath is a must, it has to be the Master suite.
Eat & Drink
Dining in
Menus change regularly at this classic country house restaurant. House specialities include confit of duck and foie gras terrine, line caught sea bass with vanilla mash, braised fennel, grelot onions and red wine sauce, and warm plum tart served with cream cheese sorbet and black pepper.
Room Service
Available 24 hours.
Breakfast
Full Welsh breakfast is served until 10:00.
Activities
See & Do
Within easy reach are the Abergwesyn Valley (for the Llyn Briannne reservoir and Devil’s staircase), Elan Valley, the Brecon Beacons and the Brecon Mountain Railway and Hay-on-Wye – the UK’s number one book town.
Spa
The hotel’s own Kingfisher Spa on the banks of the lake has a 15-metre swimming pool, outdoor lakeside hot tub, gym and extensive menu of spa treatments offering everything from Indian head massage to reflexology.
See our guestbook.
The place was amazing, the suite perfect and the staff was very kind. Planning to return in the next few months.
Testimonial left by Alice from Ledbury on 21 October, 2015
Our stay at the Lake Country House hotel was fantastic. We both really enjoyed our weekend away. They really took care of us and the food was exceptional.
Testimonial left by Louise from Swansea on 26 October, 2014
Would I/we go again? In the blink of an eye! We sampled cuisine by chefs that clearly know how to please. The Maitre d’ /concierge in the restaurant was clearly old school trained with his superb knowledge of what drink goes with what course. The attentiveness of all the staff waiting at tables was exemplary, even a Spanish waiter who had only been in the UK for a week and struggled with his English proved his worth! There was no sense of urgency in getting people through the restaurant, everything was so relaxed with the patron being the most important person every time. Visiting the spa for treatments booked was also met with the same level of professional yet relaxed manner. The spa had towels and robes for all visiting patrons. You literally wanted for nothing! The rural setting is idyllic and perfect for a relaxing break.
Testimonial left by Stephen from Neath on 3 January, 2014
We had the most fantastic time at the Lake Country Hotel – everything was perfect from start to finish and I couldn't recommend this hotel more highly for a romantic break. The good news is that my girlfriend accepted my marriage proposal so I will no doubt be using your website again for our anniversaries!
Testimonial left by Rob from Wickford on 20 February, 2013
Our review
As reviewed by Sian Davies
PEACE AND TRANQUILLITY are the big draws at this elegant and airy neo-Tudor country house, built in 1900 as a hunting and fishing lodge in a blissfully secluded corner of mid Wales. Inside the Lake Country House Hotel it's all gleaming floorboards and terracotta walls set off by oriental rugs, dark wood antiques, expansive sofas, jugs of fresh flowers and old ticking clocks.
Bedrooms at The Lake are supremely comfortable, while a maitre d’ oversees the well appointed dining room. Outside, it’s a visual feast and the perfect place for dreamy riverside walks or a game of croquet – and there's a full-blown spa here too.
Step on to wide, precision-mown lawns that sweep down to the river Irfon – just one feature of the gorgeous grounds with 50 acres of woodlands and a well-stocked trout lake where herons and kingfishers swoop. The Lake’s traditional afternoon teas – served on a trolley under the chestnut trees in summer or before a crackling fire in winter – are worth driving miles for.
Winning dinners
An award-winning fusion of Welsh and English cuisine with an added pinch of inspiration makes dinner worth waiting for. Try specialities such as stuffed saddle of rabbit with puy lentils, garlic confit and a light sherry vinegar jus. Local attractions include Powys Castle, the book emporia of Hay-on-Wye and the Brecon Beacons. There’s tennis, fishing and golfing in the grounds, not to mention the excellent Kingfisher Spa.
Kaiser Wilhelm and his empress stayed here incognito in the early days. You'll have no trouble going to ground in this green and indulgent enclave.
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