Name: The George Borrow Hotel
Address: A44, Ponterwyd, Ponterwyd, SY23 3AD, United Kingdom, A44, Ponterwyd, SY23 3AD, UK
Rating: 8.6

The George Borrow Hotel

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Set amongst the Cambrian Mountains, The George Borrow Hotel offers cooked breakfasts and wonderful views. With free parking and friendly staff, the hotel is just 15 minutes’ drive from Aberystwyth. The individually designed rooms at George Borrow have private bathrooms and tea and coffee facilities. Rooms also have a TV, radio and Wi-Fi access, and many have views across the Rheidol Gorge. The 17th-century inn has a traditional restaurant, serving homemade meals and full English breakfasts. There are 2 guest lounges, offering beverages and snacks by the cosy log fires. There is also a leafy garden where cream teas can be served. Just a mile from the popular mountain bike trails of Nant-yr-Arian, George Borrow Hotel is surrounded by beautiful mountains, with plenty of walking tracks and fishing rivers nearby. Cardigan Bay is a 20-minute drive, and the sandy beaches of Aberystwyth are 15 minutes away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free parking available at the hotel

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lorretta

United Kingdom

“A lovely family run hotel in a local village. Open fire in the bar was a treat after a bitterly cold day in December. Food was great, pool table and good bar with friendly staff made our night. Bedroom was lovely, clean and so comfortable, we...”

Jacqueline

United Kingdom

“From being greeted at the hotel entrance by the lovely landlady to the laughs and feeling so welcome at dinner...which was proper tasty, the couple who run the George borrow are just super. They are friendly, funny and attentive. There's a pool...”

Adrian

United Kingdom

“Excellent staff, food superb and accommodation good and comfortable”

Emma

United Kingdom

“Helpful owners , lovely big bedroom with fabulous view . Bedroom very clean.”

Jordan

United Kingdom

“It was amazing all over. The building has some minor issues but they are due to the age of the building. The rooms are lovely , the staff are amazing , the view is beautiful and the food is great.”

Allison

United Kingdom

“A very welcoming and friendly family run business, Had a barn that was locked for the motorbikes overnight. Food was very well presented and fantastic. Definitely will be going back next year.”

Clifford

United Kingdom

“The location, our motorbikes were locked away in the barn. The staff were very nice and helpful and the food was great.”

Mark

United Kingdom

“A great traditional hotel in a rural location near Devil's bridge and on the Glyndwr Way. The staff were were friendly, professional and helpful. The food for dinner and breakfast was very good. We were walking the Glyndwr Way and the hotel...”

Jackie

United Kingdom

“Very friendly and welcoming. Clean everything you needed. Food was wonderful really enjoyed the evening meal and breakfast. Will definitely stay again”

David

United Kingdom

“Location good friendly atmosphere lovely staff great food and drinks”

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 double bed
Twin Room with Private Bathroom 2 single beds
Single Room 1 single bed
Triple Room 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 double bed
Standard Double Room 1 double bed
Standard Twin Room with Mountain View 2 single beds

Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

Exceptional breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$18.22 per person.
Menu style
Breakfast to go
Cuisine
Continental

Restaurant

Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

More food and drink

Meals • Restaurants • Facilities

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Cheque (domestic only) Cash is not accepted

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

The George Borrow Hotel