Warner Bodelwyddan Castle - Know Before You Go
Bodelwyddan (pronounced bod-el-with-an), is a Grade II listed Victorian building near the North Wales coast, close to Snowdonia. Set within the grounds of a romantic castle, but with all the amenities of a modern Hotel, including a superb range of leisure facilities, numerous daily activities, and nightly live entertainment.
Below is some information you may find useful before visiting:
Directions
Warner Bodelwyddan Castle
Engine Hill
Bodelwyddan
Denbighshire
LL18 5YA
Tel : 01745 585 088
Directions by Car
From the M6
Exit the M6 at junction 19A and follow the M56 to Chester/ North Wales
Take the A55 to North Wales
Bodelwyddan Castle is directly off junction 25 of the A55. Opposite the Marble Church
At the end of the slip road go straight across at the roundabout up Engine Hill. The entrance to the hotel is approximately 150 yards up on the left
Public Transport
Train
Nearest Train Station is Rhyl
5.5 miles / about 17 minutes by taxi
Bus
The nearest bus stop is the Lowther Arms, situated on Rhuddlan Road , just off the A55, North Wales Expressway road. This is just under 1 mile away / approx. 30-to-40-minute walk
Bus number 51 / 51B from Rhyl or Bus number 13 from Prestatyn and /or Llandudno. See Arriva bus for times. https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
Local Taxi Services
Carol’s Taxis 01745 583555
Stanley’s Taxis 01745 592233
Car parking .
There is ample free parking and on arrival you will be directed to the closest car park to your accommodation.
The main areas of the hotel are a pedestrian ONLY zone.
Guests staying in the Royale Rooms & Garden Lodge Rooms / Suites have allocated car parking spaces.
ACCOMMODATION
All bedrooms have: All Rooms/ Lodges have en-suite bathroom, TV, Hairdryer, Tea & Coffee making facilities, Iron & ironing board & Safe. FREE Wi-Fi is also available. Signature, Royale and Garden Lodges also have small fridges.
Standard Room – Located in Llewelyn Hall & Princes Hall & Hens Roost & Williams Village (Hens Roost & Williams Village on ground and 1st floors – no lift, some rooms on ground floor are accessed by a couple of steps).
Signature Room – Located in Llewelyn Hall, Princes Hall & Hens Roost & Williams Village (Hens Roost & Williams Village – ground and 1st floors – no lift, some ground floor accessed by a couple of steps) also comes with the Signature Experience.
Garden Lodges – Located in the gardens about 400-metre walk from the main facilities also comes with the Signature Experience.
Royale Room – Located in Hens Roost & Williams Village (Hens Roost & Williams Village on ground and 1st floors – no lift) some rooms on ground floor are accessed by a couple of steps) also comes with the Signature Experience. On request, subject to availability.

The Warner Signature Experience includes
A cosy lightweight duvet
A duo of soft and firm pillows
Super soft blanket (on request)
Fluffy white robes to use during your stay
Temple Spa toiletries including Good Hair Day shampoo, Good Condition conditioner, La La Lagoon aromatic bath & shower gel, Be Still calming body balm and Keep Calm aromatic cleaning soap
Fully-stocked chiller with
Fresh milk
One bottle of still and one bottle of sparkling water
2 Frobisher’s fruit juices
2 packets of crisps & 2 cookies
OTHER INFORMATION
Check-in Arrive anytime from 12.00 noon onwards. Accommodation is available from 3pm (all categories). You will be greeted on the driveway and given your room key and any relevant information then you’ll be directed to the relevant car park.
Luggage There is no luggage assistance/porterage. However, if you cannot manage please let the Warner team know and they will help.
Purchases The resort is cash free, so please visit reception on arrival to register your debit/credit card. NOTE Warner do not accept American Express or Solo cards
Check-out Accommodation must be vacated by 10am on the last morning and all guests are asked to leave the resort by no later than 12 noon.
Health – Keeping you safe
If you experience any Covid or Norovirus symptoms during your stay please call NHS 111 for further advice then contact Reception on 01745 585 088 . Neither yourself nor travel companion/s should come into any of the public areas of the resort.
House Keeping
Towels and Bed Linen will be provided, and beds will be made up ready for your arrival. You may prefer the Housekeeping Team not to service your room each day – if this is your preference simply display the `do not service card’
Leisure facilities
There is a Heated Indoor Swimming Pool, Steam Room, Sauna, & Fitness Centre available for complimentary use during your stay. Towels are provided.
Bodelwyddan Castle also has a Spa – treatments available at additional cost. For further details please call 01745 585 088.
Essentials Shop
A number of everyday essential items such as newspapers etc will be available to purchase from Reception via your charge-card.
Here are some ideas of places to visit during your stay:
Chester 30miles – 40 mins drive
Llandudno – 18 miles / 30 mins drive
Tweedmill Shopping Outlet – 5.5 miles – 15 mins drive
Llannerch Park, St Asaph Rd, Saint Asaph LL17 0UY
With over 300 brand names for home, clothing and gifts at discounts off the RRP. There is also a café, a coffee shop, Tea Rooms and a farm shop.
Llanberis – Snowdon Mountain Railway- 38 miles / 1 hour drive
The town of Llanberis is situated at the foot of Snowdon alongside a lake – the Snowdon Mountain railway departs from here – check the weather and operating times before making the journey – note that he journey to the summit is usually from mid May – at other times the trains operate as far as Clogwyn Station which is ¾ of the way up the mountain…. Weather dependent !
Please call ahead or check the website for opening times
Llangollen .& the Pontcysyllte Aquaduct – 32 miles / 1 hour drive
For Boat trips across the World heritage aqueduct see Anglo Welsh https://www.anglowelsh.co.uk/little-star/ or for Horse Drawn Boats ( not across aqueduct ) see https://www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk/horse-drawn-boat-trips / call 01978 860702
Please call ahead or check website for opening times
Betws-y-Coed – 24 miles / 45 mins drive
A lovely village in the Snowdonia National Park with lots of tea shops, local art galleries , unique shops and outdoor gear shops.. The Gateway to Snowdonia with an Alpine feel
Isle of Anglesey– 34 miles / 45 mins
Visit Llanfaipwll……(post code LL61 5UJ) .the station with the longest name! , explore the rugged coastline of the Island or just go for the view of the bridges over the Menai Strait.
Portmeirion – 44 miles / 1 hrs 30 mins
Most famous as the location of 1960’s TV show “The Prisoner”, Portmeirion was designed and built in the style of an Italian village between 1925 and 1975, and is now one of North Wales’ premier tourist destinations, with several cafés, tea rooms, and an Italian-style homemade gelato shop.
Please call ahead or check the website for opening times
Welsh Highland Railway- Caernarfon Station – 40 miles / 1 hour
Ffestinniog Railway – Blaenau Ffestiniog Station – 38 miles / 1 hour 10 mins
https://www.festrail.co.uk/
Please see the website for timetables for both railways
Bodnant Gardens (National Trust) – 18 Miles / 25 mins
A world-famous garden, home to National Collections and Champion Trees.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/bodnant-garden
Please see the website for opening times
Cheshire Oak – Designer Shopping Outlet – 32 miles / 40 mins
Port Sunlight Village – 35 miles / 50 mins
The Village was built to hose the factory workers of Lever’s Sunlight Soap
Home to a fascinating museum, lovely architecture, an art gallery and parkland
https://portsunlightvillage.com/
See the website for Museum and art gallery opening and details of walking tours






