Bishopsgate House Hotel, Anglesey (Wales)

Summary 18th century buildings Breakfast included Free car parking No smoking Facilities Free broadband access Children's cots Children's games Children's highchairs Drinking and dining Restaurant Tea room English breakfast (included) Dinner available (at additional cost) Bar

Nearby recreations Recommended walks Beach (walking distance) Pub (walking distance) Museums (a short drive) Historic houses Gardens Golf course (a short drive) Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Introduction

This 18th Century Georgian Town House is believed to have been built as a Dower House for a local wealthy family. Now, fully restored and adapted for use as a small hotel, Bishopsgate House provides an ideal opportunity for visitors to relax, enjoying delicious freshly prepared food, elegant rooms and friendly hospitality.

Centrally located in the historic castle town of Beaumaris, the hotel provides an ideal base from which to explore the many delights of Anglesey and Snowdonia.

History to the present day

Bishopsgate House was built around 1755, just outside the town wall, close to the main entrance into the town, called the Watergate. This substantial town house was built for the wealthy family of William Lewis, whose country estate was Plas Llanddyfnan, two miles north east of the town Llangefni. Beaumaris, being the county town at this time, provided the local social amenities, so it is more than probable that the Lewis family used the house as a town base when attending the exclusive balls and assemblies held here.

The hotel also boasts a mid 18th Century Chinese Chippendale staircase that features in the Welsh book of Antiquities along with the panelling in our residents' lounge and one of the bedrooms.

Dining and drinking

In our Rosette Awarded restaurant all meals are freshly prepared by our chef, using the best local produce wherever possible. Two menus provide a wide choice, including fresh local fish, succulent Salt Marsh Lamb and Rose beef from Lleyn Peninsular. A number of local people who regularly use the restaurant bear witness to the quality and value for money provided.

Dinner is served 7.00pm - 9.30pm every day

Sunday Lunch is also available, served 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Fully licensed bar service is also available.

Other facilities

The residents' lounge, which retains its original wall panelling, provides a relaxing atmosphere in which to enjoy coffee and liqueurs and, perhaps a chat with other guests at the end of your day. Pets are welcome, but a small supplement is charged if dogs are staying in the room. Please request this in the Additional Information section of the booking form.

A wide range of both indoor and outdor activities can be catered for in and around the town, including fishing, sailing, riding and golf, while the island's coastal paths and the nearby Snowdonia range establish the area as a walker's paradise. Beaumaris also boasts King Edward I's castle, whilst the Courthouse and Gaol add to the historical interest.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Bishopsgate House Hotel, Castle Street, Beaumaris, Isle Of Anglesey, Gwynedd, LL58 8BB.

Check In: From 2pm. Please request an earlier check-in in the Additional Information section of the booking form if this is required. Check Out: 11am

Following recent improvements to the A55 Coast Road, Anglesey now boasts a fast two lane road linking the island with the national motorway network.

How to find us:

Follow the A55 into Anglesey. At junction 8a, take the A5 exit to Menai Bridge/A545. Slight right at Pont Britannia and then again at A5/Holyhead Rd. Follow the road and at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cil Bedlam. Continue to follow B5420. Turn left at A545/Stryd Fawr. Continue to follow the A545. As you enter Beaumaris the Bishopsgate is on your left. We have a private car park situated at the back of the building.

For those arriving by train, it's a 15 minute drive from Bangor train station where there are usually taxis waiting to take you to your destination.

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Customer feedback

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Mr P T Rathbone, May 2010: The staff were very frendly and helpful. Food was excelent