Ruthin Castle

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Luxury Hotel in Historic Ruthin Castle, North Wales

Ruthin Castle is a historic four-star retreat nestled within the Clwydian Range in North Wales. Steeped in centuries of heritage, the castle offers a unique blend of traditional interiors and modern amenities, set across 60 bedrooms ranging from standard rooms to luxurious suites. The hotel specialises in creating memorable experiences through its award-winning Tafarn y Ddraig restaurant, which showcases local and seasonal produce, and the BAZAAR Spa located in the former moat, featuring woodland hot tubs and therapeutic treatments.

As a premier wedding venue, the castle combines historic grandeur with tailored services for civil ceremonies and receptions accommodating up to 120 guests. The property also offers versatile conference facilities, seasonal events, and access to the scenic North Wales countryside, including walking trails and proximity to Snowdonia National Park. With dedicated staff ensuring attentive service, the hotel provides a seamless blend of historical charm and contemporary comfort for leisure and corporate visitors alike.

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Wedding Venue Spa Breaks Fine Dining Luxury Accommodation Conference Facilities

Highlights and features

We offer 700+ years of historic charm combined with modern comforts.
Our castle provides exclusive wedding packages with scenic photo opportunities.
BAZAAR Spa features woodland hot tubs and thermal escapes in a unique setting.
Tafarn y Ddraig restaurant serves locally sourced Welsh cuisine with seasonal menus.
We provide tailored conference facilities in a historic, distraction-free environment.

What people say

Polite helpful staff Delicious food Super comfy bed Amazing views Beautiful surroundings

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Wedding Venue

Ruthin Castle offers bespoke wedding packages in a historic setting. The venue accommodates civil ceremonies for up to 100 guests and receptions for 120, with exclusive use options available. Themed weddings and outdoor ceremonies are supported, complemented by dedicated planning assistance and scenic photography opportunities across the castle grounds.

BAZAAR Spa

The BAZAAR Spa provides thermal escapes and therapeutic treatments within the castle's former moat. Facilities include woodland hot tubs, steam rooms, and mud therapy, with 3-hour access packages and standalone treatments available. The spa combines natural surroundings with modern wellness amenities, catering to both residents and day visitors seeking relaxation.

Tafarn y Ddraig

This award-winning restaurant serves locally sourced Welsh cuisine using seasonal ingredients. Menus feature traditional Welsh dishes alongside contemporary creations, with options for breakfast, lunch, and evening dining. The venue also offers themed afternoon teas and Sunday lunches, served in an atmospheric setting reflecting the castle's historic character.

Luxury Accommodation

The hotel provides 60 uniquely styled rooms across five categories, blending historic architecture with modern comforts. Options range from standard rooms to the opulent Prince of Wales Suite, all featuring complimentary WiFi and period-appropriate decor. Each room offers a blend of heritage elements and contemporary amenities for a comfortable stay.

Conference Facilities

Ruthin Castle offers versatile conference venues suitable for business meetings and corporate events. Facilities include day delegate packages and residential options, with historic meeting rooms and outdoor team-building spaces. The castle provides a distraction-free environment for professional gatherings, supported by tailored catering and event planning services.

Questions

Is Ruthin Castle Hotel suitable for weddings?

Yes, we're a premier wedding venue offering tailored packages for ceremonies and receptions up to 120 guests, with exclusive use options available.

What dining options are available?

Tafarn y Ddraig serves Welsh cuisine using local ingredients, with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and themed afternoon teas available daily.

Does the hotel have spa facilities?

Yes, BAZAAR Spa offers woodland hot tubs, thermal treatments, and standalone therapies within the castle's historic moat setting.

What room types are available?

We offer 60 rooms across five categories: Standard, Deluxe, Feature Rooms, Suites, and the Prince of Wales Suite.

How accessible is the hotel?

Located 22 miles west of Chester, with easy access from Manchester and Liverpool. Free parking and helicopter landing pad available.

Are there conference facilities?

Yes, we provide meeting spaces for corporate events, with day delegate packages and residential options in a historic setting.

Reviews (7)

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Margaret Parsons

Jun 11, 2022 Report

Lovely big rooms & bed, soft white towels & bedding. Comfy pillows & bed, plus mark. Breakfast basic but nice. The grounds are fantastic with peacocks, rabbits, set in great location for sight seeing. Rooms could do with fresh carpet & paint. But that would then put price up. I would come back again.

Margaret Partridge

Jun 08, 2022 Report

Had a real treat today at the castle spa. Staff were courteous, helpful and friendly. Lovely place and grounds. Would recommend the spa and use of hot tub to all. Also had a lovely afternoon tea. Wish to thank all the staff for our day out.

Barbara Slack

May 25, 2022 Report

What a thoroughly enjoyable visit. It was wonderful to be able to wander both inside and out. Lovely outdoor seating areas, with the added attraction of all the peacocks. We had a full afternoon tea which was very enjoyable. Staff lovely and friendly. Plenty of parking.

K. C.

Apr 11, 2022 Report

What a disappointment. This place could be so amazing but it's in need of a full renovation. Dated, tatty and dirty are the only words that I can use to describe this place as a hotel. We paid over 230 for a suite, they should be charging half that for the quality of the rooms and food. Breakfast was poor, greasy cheap sausages and coffee that tastes nothing like coffee. There was a stain on our bedding, walls had plaster peeling off, and the carpets were stained. The only positive are the beautiful grounds and peacocks, and the staff are really friendly and helpful.

Pam Fletcher

Mar 22, 2022 Report

Had a short break here. Very well looked after building. Room a very good size. Had an evening meal included in the deal. I had pork, cooked perfectly, would highly recommend this meal. The peacocks were very tame, grounds excellent. Had a short walk into Ruthin, very pretty little village, was very quiet on our visit. On the whole, excellent few days.

Anissa Jameson

Mar 10, 2022 Report

Absolutely beautiful building and lovely grounds with the ruins of the old castle and loads of peacocks! The room was nice and clean, and the bed was very comfortable. The evening meal in the restaurant was really good. The library bar was lovely for sitting with a couple of drinks. The staff were all very lovely and friendly. The only slight downside for us was that we found the breakfast too greasy for our personal taste, (but everyone else seemed to be enjoying it) and there were no vegetarian sausages. A few more teabags and toilet rolls in the room would be a good idea. Other than that we would definitely return as we loved it and would highly recommend it.

Nigel Macdonald

Feb 15, 2022 Report

Very enjoyable stay in a historic castle. Nice history booklet provided in the rooms. Lovely food and great service. Take a jumper as the public areas can be a bit cool as it is difficult to heat a castle. Peacocks and squirrels roaming free adding to the enjoyment.