Britannia Inn

9.0
Exceptional
(256 reviews)

Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen LL20 8DW, United Kingdom

+44 1978 860144

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Hotel Description

Nestled at the base of the picturesque Horseshoe Pass, Britannia Inn is a charming rural retreat located at Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen LL20 8DW, United Kingdom. This serene and inviting hotel is just 2.7 miles from the historical town of Llangollen and 6.4 miles from the iconic Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, making it an ideal location for exploring the natural beauty and rich heritage of North Wales. Surrounded by stunning valley views, the hotel offers a traditional country-style atmosphere that perfectly complements the scenic surroundings. Whether you're here to unwind in tranquility or explore the surrounding landmarks, Britannia Inn provides the perfect base for your stay.
The hotel's rooms are simple yet cozy, each offering a comfortable space to relax after a day of sightseeing. All rooms come equipped with satellite TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, and some feature beautiful views of the valley. For those seeking extra comfort, the suite includes a separate lounge area with a sofabed, making it an excellent choice for families or those planning a longer stay. A full cooked breakfast is included with every stay, ensuring guests start their day off right with a hearty meal.
Britannia Inn also offers a variety of special amenities to enhance your stay. Guests can enjoy traditional home-cooked meals in the welcoming dining room or relax in one of the two lounge bars, where real ales are served. The pub atmosphere is a highlight, with many guests praising the lively nightlife and the quality of the roast meals, which are frequently mentioned in reviews. Outdoor seating is available for those who prefer to dine al fresco, and the hotel also offers free parking for added convenience.
Guests will find a range of transport options to explore the local area, including easy access to Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport, both approximately an hour's drive away by taxi. Britannia Inn is also well-connected by public transportation, with key destinations like Valle Crucis Abbey just a short 3-minute drive away.
The hotel is perfectly situated for exploring the nearby top attractions. Visitors can marvel at the impressive Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage site just 14 minutes away by car, or explore the medieval Chirk Castle with its stunning gardens and state apartments, located 21 minutes away. For those interested in history and architecture, Castell Dinas Brân, a 13th-century hilltop castle, is just a 10-minute drive away.
In addition to the hotel’s fantastic amenities and great location, guests can enjoy a range of activities nearby, from scenic walks to historic site visits, making Britannia Inn the perfect place to stay for those looking to immerse themselves in the beauty and history of North Wales.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Nestled at the base of Horseshoe Pass with scenic valley views

2. Pet-friendly accommodations with free parking for convenience

3. Traditional country-style rooms with satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities

4. Full cooked breakfast included with each stay

5. Two lounge bars serving real ales and hearty traditional meals

6. 3-minute drive to Valle Crucis Abbey and other historic sites

7. Proximity to major attractions like Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Chirk Castle

8. No fitness center or spa, offering a peaceful, relaxing environment

9. Welcoming pub atmosphere with praised roasts and lively nightlife

10. Easy access to public transport and major airports like Liverpool and Manchester


6.6 Good

Location rating

Top sights

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
14 min
National Trust - Chirk Castle
21 min
Castell Dinas Brân
10 min
Abaty Glyn Y Groes / Valle Crucis Abbey
17 min
National Trust - Erddig
28 min
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Good to know

Check-in14:00
Check-out10:30
Location rating6.6
Nearest airportLiverpool John Lennon Airport
Travel time to airport1 hr 10 min

Location

Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen LL20 8DW, United Kingdom

Airports:

Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 10 min

Manchester Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 16 min


Nearby locations

6.6

Good Location

Set at the base of the Horseshoe Pass, this rural hotel is 2.7 miles from Llangollen and 6.4 miles from the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

Top Attractions


Amenities and Facilities

Pets

Pet-friendly

Parking & transportation

Parking

Policies & payments

Smoke-free property

Food & drink

Restaurant

Bar

Breakfast

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Children

Kid-friendly

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

No hot tub

Rooms

No air conditioning


Reviews

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9.8

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Lynn P

5/5
What a beautiful find. A very traditional place that just does what it says on the tin. Super comfy bed and just fantastic food! …

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DALLAS F

5/5
I was very fortunate to discover this charming inn by chance when needing somewhere to stay whilst attending a wedding nearby. |I felt completely relaxed, comfortable, safe, cared for and well fed. …

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Rebecca R

5/5
I stopped at abfew restaurants on my way up horseshoe pass and wasn't given a great welcome. I came to the Britannia Inn and straight away I was given a friendly welcome by the woman who was serving. She gave me a table for one. …

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Dave Male

4/5
Spent 2 nights here last weekend. Lovely olde worlde type inn. Nice and quiet due to it not being in a populated place more of a stop gap location (although just over 2 miles from Llangollen)The staff are absolutely fabulous and Anne was lovely and made us feel really welcome. Had our tea and breakfast there but had to ask for a small breakfast the second day as the portions were huge. Food was homemade and delicious!I just wish we would've had a better room with a view but as we never asked to change we don't know if this would've been possible. The bed was so comfy though and had a great few nights sleep

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Shirley G

5/5
Been here over few years for meals, always great, this weekend fab as usual, best place to eat in and around Llangollen, allergies, no problem. Lady who served us was excellent, nothing was too much bother, we go to Llangollen every year and always get friendly service at this pub even though we are not local

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David Jones

5/5
We just stopped in for some food and glad we did. Nice old style pub with lots of parking and nice decor, friendly service and great food with big portions. Certainly would and tried to come back but wasn't open Monday, and some other nights

Service 5

Location5

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Janet Burke

5/5
What a lovely hotel. 5 star service from the host beds were really comfortable Good location and great food Would definitely recommend

Room 5

Service 5

Location5

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Alistair Cadel

5/5
Food was glorious . Only open certain days but views from sat outside over LLangollen and stunning.

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Angela Goodwin

5/5
As an XL bully owner it's hard to find places to sit and have lunch on sunny afternoons to help teach him social skills an to be less reactive but the britannia inn blew us away they welcomed us the same as every other dog owner that came there pets, they brought us a bowel of water an even allowed us to purchase a plate of beef an turkey for keemo to dine with us so we could enjoy our roast dinners which are amazing, take in the views an beautiful weather, he settled lovely an wasn't interested in the other customers by the time we left which is a massive win in his training, support like this goes a long long way to ensure we can teach him to be the best behaved pooch he can be I would 100% recommend this place to everyone

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Steve Jones

5/5
Second time we've eaten here what highly recommend worth the drive staff very friendly.

Service 5

Location5