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Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! (Happy New Year) in Wales

25th November 2014 Print
Tyddyn Llan in the snow

If you have yet to make up your mind about what to do this New Year’s Eve, then look no further than the members of the Welsh Rarebits collection of hotels, many of which have created special packages to enable you to see in 2015 in style.

Here are just a few examples…

Portmeirion, the Italianate Village in north Wales designed by Clough Williams-Ellis and made famous as the location for the 1960s Prisoner TV series, has a two-night break from £400 pp (two sharing). This includes a festive afternoon tea in front of the roaring log fire and dinner on 30 December, and a drinks reception followed by a six course Black Tie Gala Dinner on New Year’s Eve, fireworks and dancing till the early hours. Call 01766 770 000.

Michelin-starred Tyddyn Llan ‘Restaurant with Rooms’ in the village of Llandrillo near Corwen in north Wales has a two-night package from £430 pp (two sharing). This includes a Champagne reception with canapés and a six-course dinner with music and dancing from the ‘Hot Foot Jazz Band’ and fireworks on New Year’s Eve, to see in the New Year. New Year’s Day will commence with cooked breakfast and a full dinner menu in the evening.
Call 01490 440 264.

The grandiose Falcondale Hotel near Lampeter in west Wales – recently named as one of the most dog-friendly hotels in the UK by The Good Hotels Guide – has a celebratory New Year overnight package from £154 pp (two sharing). This includes Champagne cocktail, canapés, candlelit dinner, dancing, fireworks and overnight accommodation with breakfast. Extra nights from £75 pp (B&B). Call 01570 422 910.

The Metropole Hotel & Spa at Llandrindod Wells in mid Wales has a two-night package from £188 pp (two sharing). The classic, Victorian building – refreshed and spruced up for its 21st Century clientele – has walls covered in modern art, bistro food and chic furnishings plus a top notch spa! The New Year package includes a dinner and dance with 5 course menu on 31st December and breakfast and dinner on the second night. Call 01597 823 700.

The Lake Country House & Spa at Llangammarch Wells in mid Wales is planning a big party night on New Year’s Eve from £270 pp (two nights’ accommodation). The ceilings will be festooned with balloons and, following a Champagne reception, there will be a seven course Gala Dinner followed by fireworks to signal the arrival of 2015. On New Year’s Day (or 30th December if preferred) there will be a full Welsh breakfast and four course evening dinner. Call 01591 620 202.

For more inspiration for a special New Year in Wales, visit rarebits.co.uk.

*Welsh Rarebits is a collection of the very best townhouse, country house and boutique hotels to be found the length and breadth of Wales. Whilst each property retains its own special character, what they have in common is excellent food and a warm Welsh Croeso (welcome).

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Tyddyn Llan in the snow