Sychnant Pass House, as its name implies, has the ambience of a country house rather than that of a hotel. It combines a relaxed informality with a rigorous attention to detail and the highest standards of accommodation and personal service. The hotel, overseen by its owners Bre and Graham Carrington-Sykes, is managed by Ailsa and Dan Wilkinson. Like Bre and Graham, Ailsa and Dan are exceptionally hospitable and welcoming (Dan’s skills in the kitchen also mirror those of Graham, an accomplished chef). Everything works seamlessly well in this comfortable, convivial place. You can spend hours in the big, warmly decorated sitting rooms with their equally big sofas, or wander around the beautiful grounds in a peaceful setting high above medieval Conwy and the North Wales coast. The luxuriously appointed suites and rooms, some with galleries and terraces, come complete all with the little extras that you’d expect to find in a hotel of this quality – some even have their own private hot tubs. There’s also an indoor heated swimming pool and leisure area with sauna, hot tub, gymnasium and treatment room. Sychnant Pass is run to a winning formula – it’s all about fastidious standards without fussiness. Or, if you prefer, laid-back luxury.

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