The Buckley Arms

Hotels
9.4 (638 reviews)
Minllyn, Dinas Mawddwy , Dinas Mawddwy , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable accommodations
Excellent food quality
Welcoming hosts
Beautiful scenery
Cons:
Hot tub arrangements not clearly stated
TV issues in one room

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
Not specifically mentioned but expected to be very good based on overall positive sentiments.
Service
9.55
The owner was noted as fantastic and very helpful, providing excellent service.
Location
9.59
Multiple reviews praise the beautiful and convenient location.
Room Quality
9.54
Rooms described as beautiful, cosy, and of high quality.
Amenities
9.07
Hot tub issue mentioned but overall positive regarding amenities.
Value for Money
9.23
Guests felt they received excellent value for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
9.58
Food quality praised highly, especially the Chinese restaurant.
Overall Experience
9.55
General sentiment strongly positive, guests expressed desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 01:31

Property Description

Charming Countryside Retreat

Garden Oasis: Enjoy the tranquility of our garden, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a peaceful moment surrounded by nature.

Delicious Dining: Indulge in a culinary experience at our on-site restaurant, offering a delightful menu to satisfy your taste buds.

Comfortable Stay: Relax in our cozy rooms with modern amenities, including free WiFi and scenic river views.

Experience the beauty of Dinas Mawddwy at The Buckley Arms. Book your stay now for a memorable countryside getaway.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 638 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 9.54
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 9.23
Food and Beverage: 9.58
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect place to holiday in Wales
Pros:

Tge staff were si fruendky, nothing was too .uch troubke. Qyality was the woed to describe tge facilitiez, particularly tbe bed, a great nights skeep.
The food in the restuarant and breakfast was outstanding and reasonably priced.
The location waz great for walking and exploring the different parts of Wales. We gad the vest time.

Cons:

Coming home.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Russell • family_with_children • gb
10
Perfect base for Dyfi Bike Park. Lovely staff, room and food exceptional.
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Russell • solo_traveller • gb
10
Would love to return
Pros:

Absolutely wonderful place to stay, views, the lady who owns the hotel was very friendly and helpful, rooms are beautiful

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Louis-Pierre • extended_group • ca
10
Pros:

Location is great and quiet! Restaurant is delicious and the hostess is very kind and helpful!

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jiří • solo_traveller • cz
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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jade • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful house, really comfy bed, huge bathroom. All the amenities you could need. Lovely, friendly people who were very kind and helpful when I turned up quite muddy on my bike!

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Monika • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Nie miałam możliwości być w tym miejscu. The Buckley Arms, odwołał moją rezerwację kilka godzin przed przyjazdem. Nie podając powodu. Musiałam szukać na szybko innego noclegu. Poniosłam wyższe koszta.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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bruno • couple • be
9
Toplocatie
Pros:

Een prachtige ligging met aansluitend een heerlijk restaurant . Het personeel was super gedienstig. We waren heel vroeg vertrokken en er werd nog voor een ontbijt gezorgd, waarvoor dank aan de mama des huizes

Cons:

Niets

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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emma • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

I simply can't praise this hotel enough fantastic location gorgeous room outstanding food and the staff make you feel like family

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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marc • solo_traveller • be
10
Pros:

Très bien

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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SARAH • couple • gb
10
A truly exceptional stay — peaceful, beautiful surroundings, outstanding food and genuinely amazing
Pros:

An Exceptional Stay – The Buckley Hotel

We had a truly wonderful stay at The Buckley Hotel and, without hesitation, would highly recommend it to anyone looking for somewhere peaceful, welcoming and special.

From the moment we arrived, the staff were absolutely awesome. Nothing was too much trouble, and everyone we encountered was friendly, attentive and genuinely happy to help. The level of service really stood out and made us feel incredibly welcome throughout our stay.

Our room was simply tranquil. It was the perfect place to switch off and relax, with the most beautiful views. One of my favourite things was being able to sit quietly and listen to the water — it created such a peaceful and calming atmosphere. The views were exceptional and really added something special to the whole experience. It felt like a genuine escape from the everyday hustle and bustle.

The food was very, very good — honestly, outstanding. Every meal we had was beautifully presented, full of flavour and clearly prepared with care and attention to detail. It was one of the highlights of our stay and exceeded our expectations.

What really made The Buckley Hotel stand out, though, was the combination of beautiful surroundings, exceptional views, peaceful accommodation, fantastic food and genuinely brilliant staff. It is the kind of place where you can properly relax, enjoy your surroundings and feel looked after without the service ever feeling intrusive.

We left feeling completely refreshed and already talking about returning. The Buckley Hotel is an absolute gem, and we cannot recommend it highly enough. A truly memorable stay from beginning to end.

Cons:

Perhaps a refrigerator in the room for our water?

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good
Pros:

Friendly, professional staff. Room good and comfortable enough. Dinner and breakfast both good.

Cons:

Room not particularly spacious

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Volker • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Das Zimmer war sehr chic eingerichtet, super nettes Personal, gutes Essen abends und morgens und sehr sauber.
Ich konnte mein Fahrrad sicher unterstellen und am nächsten Tag noch eine Radtour mit dem Sohn der Familie unternehmen. Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit bei euch!

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Sheena • solo_traveller • ie
10
Great value comfortable stay with a warm welcome
Pros:

The location is stunning: the building is set off the main road and is a short walk from a friendly village pub. There are just 6 rooms that are lovingly maintained and in keeping with the building.
The Chinese owner Lixia is so warm & welcoming. She is also knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the location, giving us great advice on beautiful walks from right outside the door.
The hotel bar is home to home cooked Chinese cuisine several nights a week and we had a super tasty feast.
We had a twin room and the beds were super comfortable- helped by some gorgeous 1000 thread count linens.

Cons:

Nothing. Great value for money and we were made to feel very welcome.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Josanne • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Norah • couple • ie
10
Bed breakfast & evening meal all excellent. Attention to detail was superb. Will most definitely return.
Pros:

Everything about this stay was excellent. From the moment we arrived until we left Lucia just couldn’t do enough for us. She even forwarded my phone charger by post to my home. Continued success with your business.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Nikoletta • couple • gb
10
Very relaxing experience
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in a magical location. Hosts are super laid back and made are stay very easy and comfortable. There is an oriental restaurant with freshly made amazing food. I highly recommend it.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee