As a lot as I like to journey overseas you actually can’t beat a staycation, notably when you might have beautiful climate like we did this weekend.
On Friday night my boyfriend and I travelled from our dwelling in Chester to Penmaenuchaf Corridor Lodge. I do know what you’re considering as you phonetically sound out that unusual assortment of letters and surprise the place on earth this might probably be. Penmaenuchaf Corridor is in Dolgellau in north west Wales. It’s simply an hour and a half from Chester however it seems like one million miles from dwelling and the drive there’s breath taking. We dipped and soared by way of the countryside, winding by way of the lanes with the home windows down, the wind in our hair and our favorite tunes blasting on the radio. That is the way in which to start out a weekend!
Penmaenuchaf Corridor is an award-winning nation dwelling inside 20 acres of woodland and beautiful gardens. It appears to be like over the mountains of Snowdonia and can be near the seaside and plenty of Welsh castles. The corridor has a grand but quaint attraction with luxurious furnishings however a homely environment.
We arrived at Penmaenuchaf Corridor and excitedly made our manner alongside the slender however spectacular driveway. The encircling bushes and flowers nearly make a tunnel across the street and it feels such as you’re driving right into a hidden secret.
There’s no formal reception on the corridor because the managers desire a homely welcome. We got a fast tour by way of the corridor, the library, the drawing room and the morning room earlier than being proven to our bed room.
We’d introduced the canine together with us – one thing that normally means you get the worst room within the resort – however this room was stunning. With a four-poster mattress, loads of area for a settee and dresser, enormous wardrobes and a contemporary rest room, this was even higher than I’d imagined. We even had a big balcony with views out to the backyard.
We acquired the pup settled and excitedly headed downstairs for dinner.
There have been simply 18 folks staying in Penmaenuchaf Corridor whereas we had been there so there was a pleasant really feel as we sipped champagne within the drawing room. Folks had been chatting and many individuals had stayed right here earlier than – the positive signal of a superb resort – in order that they advised us about their previous experiences.
Dinner was served within the backyard room the place we had views out to the attractive gardens.
We had been on a particular weekend bundle which included a 3-course set menu. Whereas it will have been good to have 2 or 3 choices, the set menu was scrumptious so it wasn’t an issue. The bundle additionally included Welsh breakfast the next morning and Welsh cream tea.
The breakfast was completely scrumptious however I used to be upset with the cream tea. You’re meant to have the cream tea the day you arrive however as we got here within the night we missed it. I paid an additional £10 to have it the next day however wasn’t advised it’s solely served between 3-4.30pm. OK, not an issue, we’ll go to the seaside and are available again for it. However once we got here again we discovered that it’s truly only a scone and a small cup of tea – positively not value paying an EXTRA £10 for or going again for.
Reserving by way of Bespoke Provides
I used to be working with Bespoke Provides on this journey and located them to be an absolute breeze to e book by way of.
Bespoke affords is a brand new service from Barclay Card and, just like the identify suggests, they supply bespoke affords and reductions. There are just a few web sites like this already however the distinction with Bespoke Provides is that they don’t bombard you with one million and one emails a day with irrelevant affords. The affords you’re despatched are curated to your pursuits so it’s truly one thing you need in your inbox. Generally you’re taken to a 3rd celebration web site – for instance this provide was by way of TravelZoo – however it’s good to have all of the affords you’d be involved in in a single place. Good however type of harmful as a result of I’m greater than a little bit tempted to e book all the pieces I get despatched.
My Provide
My provide at Penmaenuchaf Corridor Lodge was a 1-night stick with Welsh cream tea, a 3 course dinner, Welsh breakfast and a room improve for two folks for £150.
That is an absolute discount, particularly while you’d usually pay round £80 for dinner alone.
I then paid £20 further to remain on the weekend, £15 further for the canine and £10 further to have tea on the next day. All of it provides up however I nonetheless assume it’s value it for a superb staycation.
I notably preferred staying on the Friday night time as a result of once we left on Saturday afternoon I felt like I’d had a vacation however nonetheless had a day and a half of weekend left. I believe Friday night time staycations are my new favorite holidays!
The next day we went to Talybont Seashore which is a couple of 30 minute drive from the resort.
All photographs had been taken utilizing the Nokia 1020. Most are unedited however some had been enhanced in iPhoto.
