The Buckley Arms

Hotels
9.4 (626 reviews)
Minllyn, Dinas Mawddwy , Dinas Mawddwy , gb

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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 626 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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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
10
Excellent, really enjoyed it.
Pros:

Lovely spot to stay. Views are lovely and there is a peaceful atmosphere. The staff are all excellent and the rooms clean and comfortable. The meals are lovely and reasonably priced. Breakfast was also as good as it gets. We were four young men on motorcycles and the owner allowed us to park them in the rear garden, which was very good for added security.

Cons:

Nothing. All was excellent

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Gleb • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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miroslava • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • family_with_children • ru
10
good start to North Wales
Pros:

was as expected

Cons:

sometime noise from the main road was annoying but in the end fine, fan inside the room did the white noise which helped

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Karen • extended_group • gb
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Katie • solo_traveller • gb
6
It was okay
Pros:

Nice bedrooms

Cons:

Reception

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • family_with_children • gb
10
The hosts were amazing very friendly and helpful we will be returning here for sure after our great stay
Pros:

Beautiful setting I a lovely little village

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Jones • family_with_children • gb
9
Had a great time staying there.
Pros:

I and two relatives had a great time staying here to do a mountain walk. Breakfast in a room with an excellent view was very good and a small water garden outside. We paid for evening meals which were Chinese and delicious. There is a good size lounge with a baby-grand piano which I was allowed to play for half an hour one evening. The twin rooms were a good size clean and comfortable, with a lovely bath room. We asked about packed lunches (as stated on Booking.com website) but were offered a limited choice of sandwiches and these were free. Knowing this in advance we had taken fruit and bars to eat with the sandwiches, so that was fine. The lady running the hotel was very friendly and obliging and we had some good conversation and there was an excellent book about the hotel (including its history) in each room, with recommendation of one other place in the village where we could have eaten evening meal. There is no air conditioning (personally I don't like that anyway) but heaters and fans. There is good quality old-fashioned furnishings.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike on our visit, but I noticed the windows were not double-glazed so wondered how warm the room would be in winter and in spite of the hot weather during our stay the rooms were perfectly comfortable due to thick walls.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • couple • gb
9
Lovely overnight stay to break up trip
Pros:

Clean, helpful staff, location, spacious room

Cons:

Variable shower- difficult to control temperature

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great attention to detail. Lixia is a wonderful host. We stayed over an extremely hot spell and after one night she moved us into a cooler room which was wonderful. The beds are extended comfortable with exceptionally soft high quality bedding! The Chinese food was delicious. The surrounding area is absolutely stunning and this friendly hotel makes a great base for exploring.

Cons:

Front facing rooms can be hot in exceptional weather and some road noise with window open

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • solo_traveller • gb
10
I enjoyed my 1 night stay. The owners were very helpful and friendly. The room I stayed in had the most amazing view. Th
Pros:

Fabulous location and views. Beautiful room, luxury bedding and towels. Comfortable, clean.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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graham • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

We arrived to a lovely welcome. The room was fine with very comfortable beds. Plenty of hot water.
We had not booked in for the evening meal but the host fitted us in. The meal was excellent, as was breakfast the next morning. Thoroughly recommend the hotel

Cons:

Very little, perhaps another member of staff in really busy times

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
10
A great place to stay for a cycling trip.
Pros:

A fried and I stayed here for a long weekend of cycling. The area around is excellent for that. Even better, our hosts were incredibly welcoming (including of our bikes), the hotel was spacious and comfortable, and the food was excellent. I highly recommend it.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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victor • extended_group • be
9
Leuk om te verblijven
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely place friendly staff

Cons:

Not much to do in the area could do with some outside seating

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • gb
8
Excellent
Pros:

Excellent location, great restaurant and friendly staff

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • gb
10
Welsh Wonder!
Pros:

Lovely old hotel, lots of history. Stunning location. Owners were great! Food was fab and they had curated a fine selection of whisky!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Such a great place. Great comfy room. Excellent breakfast. Lovely people, we stayed 2 days and fell in love with the place v

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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melanie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Owner was very helpful and attentive. Made to feel at home straight away. Amazing Chinese meal and glorious views from the garden. Would definitely stay again.

Cons:

Didn't like the fact that we only booked one night whilst travelling elsewhere, wish we'd stayed longer

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee