Harbourmaster Hotel

Style

Boutique inn

Setting

Bright, breezy Cardigan Bay

Painted a deep midnight blue, the Harbourmaster Hotel sits seaside in the picturesque fishing village of Aberaeron. It's a comfortable seaside stay with a modern maritime theme, original Melin Tregwynt fabrics throughout and lovely views of Cardigan Bay.

Facilities

Rooms

11, including two suites, plus two rooms next door in the Harbourmaster's cottage.

Checkout

11am. Check-in, 4pm.

More Details

Rates include a full Welsh breakfast or late brunch, and tea and cake between 3pm-5pm in the bar. Please note that stays in The Cottage and Portland Place Self-Catering Flat are room-only.

Also

The Gambia room in the warehouse is specially adapted for disabled guests; it's accessed by a lift and has a wheelchair-friendly wet room.

Hotel Closed

The Hotel is closed on Christmas Day.

Free Internet Access

On-Site Restaurant

At the Hotel

Small library of books, WiFi throughout and a few umbrellas to borrow from reception. In rooms: flatscreen TV, Molton Brown products, and tea- and coffee-making facilities; the warehouse rooms also have a Nespresso coffee machine and air-conditioning.

Our Favourite Rooms

Set at the top of an elegant spiral staircase, the top floor Madona Suite has exposed stone walls, a pitched ceiling with original beams and views of both the harbour and bay – in case you can't decide which is prettiest. For the leisurely sightseer, enjoy harbour views from the comfort of your king-size bed in the spacious Aeron Queen room. If you're looking for more privacy, book one, or both, of the two rooms in the hotel's cottage next door; just like the main hotel rooms, Albion and Pandora have bespoke Melin Tregwynt bedheads and furnishings, harbour views, plus a private kitchen and lounge with a wood-burning fire.

Packing Tips

A bucket and wire for crabbing from the harbour walls, and stout walking boots or wellies for exploring the coastal path – keep an eye out for dolphins.

Also

Should you happen to 'siarad Cymraeg' (speak Welsh), the team at the Harbourmaster are all bilingual. The hotel is filled with artworks by Welsh artists such as Muriel Delahaye and fabrics by the Welsh fabric designer, Melin Tregwynt.

Children

Over-five's only. Children must have their own room, and there's a small kid's bedroom in the cottage.

Gallery

Food & Drink

Top Table

Go for table two for a window seat. If it's a special occasion, or if you want to dine in privacy, ask for table 14.

Dress Code

Go for a more windswept version of your usual stylish selves.

Hotel Restaurant

Set on the ground floor of what was once the home of the eponymous harbourmaster, the oak-floored, art-walled restaurant is a mainstay of the modern Welsh culinary scene, serving a seasonal menu built around local produce, including Welsh cheeses and meats, organic veg and the best of the day's catch. Try burgers with locally reared meat or linguine with caught-that-day Cardigan Bay crab as you enjoy watching the boats bob on the water.

Hotel Bar

Overlooking the harbour, the Warehouse (part of the restaurant) is a lovely spot to sit with a coffee or a pint of Welsh ale and take in the nautical views. Booking is advised because this local favourite can fill up quickly on weekends. There are hearty Welsh dishes to fill up on and the bar staff are dab hands with a cocktail shaker too.

Last Orders

For lunch, 2.30pm; for dinner, 9pm.

Room Service

Continental breakfast can be brought to your room.

Planes

The closest airport is in Cardiff, a two-hour drive from the hotel. There isn't much public transport heading west from the airport. The best option is to hire a car.

Trains

The nearest railway station is in Aberystwyth, 16 miles away; a 30-minute bus service links the two towns. By train, Aberystwyth is just under five hours away from London; catch a train to Birmingham from London Euston, then swap to the Transport for Wales service down the coast to Aberystwyth.

Automobiles

Depending on your start point, either take the A487 along the coast to Aberaeron, or follow the inland A482 right to the end of the track. There's limited free parking at the hotel, but there's street parking and a car park nearby.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Take a walk along the coastal route for breathtaking views. There are lots of other ways to get breathless, from horseriding to fishing – just ask at the hotel reception. The nearest sandy beach is four miles away in New Quay. A festival of Welsh ponies and cobs takes place every other August in Aberaeron, with dressage displays, jousting competitions and a fancy-dress pageant. Find out more at www.aberaeronfestival.com.

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