Luxurious rooms, excellent breakfasts and a lovely setting in gardens with a gurgling brook make this former rectory (1729) a great option – the more luxurious rooms even have whirlpool baths. The owner is a mountain guide and white-water enthusiast. It's quietly situated on the A494, a mile along the lake from the town.
Abercelyn Country House
Top choice in Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)