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Hand at Llanarmon
Located at the crossroads of two ancient
drovers’ roads, The Hand at Llanarmon has provided hospitality for
travellers for centuries. From its 16th Century farmhouse origins, it
has been transformed into a modern hotel, restaurant and bar which
radiates character and charm.
Head Chef, Grant Mulholland, has built a strong reputation for superb
traditional food with a modern twist, all served with flair and
generosity. The menu changes constantly, although certain ‘old
favourites’ - such as steak and kidney pie, or slow braised shank of
lamb, both with a rich gravy - just won’t go away. There’s always at
least one vegetarian option, as well as fish, and with a bit of notice
Grant, together with Second Chef Eifion Edwards, is happy to cater for
special diets.
We
serve meals in the bar lunchtimes and evenings, seven days a week, and
in the restaurant every evening. The atmosphere in the bar is enhanced
by oak beams and, in winter, a blazing log fire, while the restaurant
has a wonderful wood-burning stove to keep you cosy. For special
parties, we have an attractive private dining room, which can
comfortably accommodate 20 people.
All our bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, with a bath with shower over,
television and tea and coffee making facilities - and we include freshly
ground coffee and cafetieres. The rooms at the front, in the old
farmhouse are slightly larger with queen size beds (the ‘Character
Rooms’), while those at the back in the converted barns and stables (the
‘Country Rooms‘), are south-facing and look out on our field and the
hill beyond.
The hotel is situated in glorious countryside at the head of the
stunning Ceiriog Valley, with the wild and little-known Berwyn Mountains
as a back-drop. This is a genuinely tranquil place in which to while
away a few days, walking, horse-riding, or just sitting and soaking up
the atmosphere. Almost any country pursuit can be arranged nearby. Some
wonderful National Trust properties - Erddig, Chirk and Powis Castles -
are nearby, and many of the popular attractions of North Wales, such as
Snowdonia, Portmeirion, and Bodnant Gardens, provide a pleasant day out
within easy striking distance.
Thanks to good road networks, we are easily reached from major centres
and, although sufficiently off the beaten track, we are in fact only 34
miles from Chester, 28 from Shrewsbury, 82 miles from Birmingham,
slightly less from Liverpool and Manchester, and 196 miles from London.
Turn off the A5 at Chirk and follow the B4500, signposted to the Ceiriog
Valley.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Hand at Llanarmon.
Gaynor & Martin De Luchi
Proprietors