Cycling World Magazine March 2018 | Page 54

54 | Cycling World Royal Sportsman Hotel P ORTHMADOG ’ S P REMIER H OTEL • 28 en-suite, non-smoking family, double, twin & single rooms • Gastro bar, restaurant, lounge and patio garden • Open to non-residents; families with children and dogs welcome • On the main Holyhead to Cardiff National Cycling Route 8 • Special dinner, bed & breakfast rates for large groups • Private, covered car park for guests and customers • WIFI available – free to guests & customers • Exclusive guests’ discount vouchers for many attractions • AA 4-star overall quality with excellent Visit Wales & Trip Advisor ratings 131 High Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales, LL49 9HB Tel: 01766 512015 • Fax: 01766 512490 • Email: [email protected] ROYAL SPORTSMAN HOTEL, PORTHMADOG Ideal Centre For Cycling in Snowdonia & Llyn We are Porthmadog’s premier, full-service hotel and are still the most popular in this area - aft er more than 21 years - for accommodating special interest groups from the UK, Europe, USA and even further afi eld. Conveniently situated in the High Street, and close to the mainline train station, the National Cycling Route 8 from Holyhead to Cardiff runs right past our door. Porthmadog is the gateway to Snowdonia and the Llyn and an ideal base for exploring this stunning national park of mountains, moors and coastline. We are also within just a few miles of Coed-y-Brenin cycle paths and the seven Antur ‘Stiniog Mountain bike trails. Our winter rates – November to February - are exceptional value and the weather can oft en be kinder than July/August. Our friendly and personalised service comes from being independently-owned and managed, highly professional and vastly experienced. We are among the top AA 3-star hotels in North Wales and have Trip Advisor Certifi cates of Excellence 2011-2017. We are renowned for our food - our Dining Room Restaurant serves generously portioned, delicious, modern British cuisine. For a more informal sett ing, the same menu is served in our traditional, friendly, well-stocked bar. Our breakfasts are among best full-cooked & continental breakfasts in Snowdonia. Perfect for hungry cyclists to begin and end their day. Completely free for guests, we provide secure covered parking – fi rst come fi rst served - a drying room for storage and clothing, and 3 electric-car charging points. With 28 en-suite bedrooms – singles, doubles & twins and family rooms – we can accommodate single or shared occupancies to suit every budget, all year round. 10% off room rates and food for cyclists who are raising money for charity and who stay with us. For more information and group booking enquiries, please call us or visit our website. www.royalsportsman.co.uk Tel: 01766 512015 [email protected]