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Address
Northgate Street,
CAERNARFON,
Gwynedd,
LL55 1RW
Details
The Black Boy Inn, Caernarfon, North Wales, have been offering hotel accommodation and dining of distinction for more than five centuries.
Situated within the historic town walls of Caernarfon, within easy walking distance to the town centre and famous 13th Century Castle.
We strive to provide personal service. From the moment you arrive our friendly inn staff are always on hand to assist and share their local knowledge.
Since the early 16th Century, The Black Boy Inn hotel in Caernarfon has been welcoming weary travellers and visitors to the Town of Caernarfon and region of Snowdonia. Some things don’t change, whether you want to drink, dine or unwind, you will find The Black Boy Inn the perfect base to explore the beautiful Snowdonia Mountains of North Wales and Anglesey. We have forty-seven comfortable guest rooms all with private bathrooms and all individually styled and furnished. Free Wi-Fi is available for all our guests throughout the entire hotel.
Our celebrated restaurant is awarded a Visit Wales Bronze Award and has a menu to suit all tastes. Each dish is devised and perfected by our head chef and is designed to utilise local ingredients from local suppliers. Whether it’s a light lunch or an evening meal, The Black Boy Inn offers a warm welcome and good food to those in search of a relaxed and traditionally Welsh experience and environment. Our Caernarfon B&B, hotel-style stay is handy for Snowdonia and we strive to provide a personal service. From the moment you arrive our friendly inn staff are always on hand to assist and share their local knowledge.
At the Black Boy Inn we have the breathtaking beauty of North Wales on our doorstep, with something to suit every taste. You don’t need to travel far to take advantage of the numerous attractions Caernarfon and the surrounding area has to offer. For instance, it is just a minute's walk to reach Wales' most magnificent castle; a looming, fantastical World Heritage Site built by Edward I as a medieval show of English strength. Nine hundred yards further is the starting point of the Welsh Highland Railway, offering a journey on one of the world's most powerful 2' gauge steam locomotives. A few miles' drive is Snowdonia National Park which plays host to the highest mountain in Wales, and Anglesey, home of Beaumaris Castle, the last and largest of the castles to be built in Wales.
Directions
Map reference: SH 478628 Lat: 53.14056 Long: -4.27684
By Car: From London allow 5 hours for your journey.
Exit the M6 (J20) onto M56. Follow signs for North Wales / Queensferry onto A55. Exit A55 (J9) onto the A487, following signs for Caernarfon.
On entering Caernarfon you will pass Morrison’s on your right. Take the fourth exit on the roundabout and then the first exit on the next roundabout. Follow the road ahead until you come to a junction, the Black Boy is straight ahead of you within the town walls. The Black Boy Inn is located between Caernarfon’s Castle and Victoria Dock.
Nearby
Facilities
Children welcome
Telephone
Radio
Television
Satellite TV
Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
Licenced (table or bar)
Laundry/valet service
Night porter
Ironing facilities
Conference facilities
Snacks/afternoon tea
Private parking
Totally non-smoking
Dogs/pets NOT accepted
Building of historical interest
Disabled facilities
Central heating
Laundry facilities
Electric shaver points
Television available
Fishing
Pony trekking/horse-riding
Shooting
Golf available (onsite or nearby)
Children's outdoor play area
Restaurant open to non-residents
Cycles for hire
Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Public house/Inn
Vegetarian diet available
American Express accepted
Designated smoking area
WiFi or internet access
Single sex groups NOT accepted
Evening meals
Hairdryer
High chairs available
Cots available
Real log/coal fires
Staff fluent in Welsh
On street/public parking
Electric car charging point
At the Black Boy Inn we have the breathtaking beauty of North Wales on our doorstep, with something to suit every taste. You don’t need to travel far to take advantage of the numerous attractions Caernarfon and the surrounding area has to offer. For instance, it is just a minute's walk to reach Wales' most magnificent castle; a looming, fantastical World Heritage Site built by Edward I as a medieval show of English strength. Nine hundred yards further is the starting point of the Welsh Highland Railway, offering a journey on one of the world's most powerful 2' gauge steam locomotives. A few miles' drive is Snowdonia National Park which plays host to the highest mountain in Wales, and Anglesey, home of Beaumaris Castle, the last and largest of the castles to be built in Wales.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is
Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Has a ramp
Has steps and no ramp
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
Public toilet
One or more bedrooms
Good contrast between the floor and wall
Clear surfaces such as glass doors have contrast markings
Baby changing facilities
Bedrooms
Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest
Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available
- Bathrooms available with:
Bath with shower
Bath
Separate shower unit with support handrails available
Bath with support handrails available
Bedrooms available with en suite bathrooms suitable for guests who use a wheelchair
Bathrooms available that have been specially adapted for wheelchair users
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance
Entrance well lit
Dining
Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:
Sugar free (diabetic)
Gluten free (coeliac)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Organic
Vegetarian
Vegan
General
Proprietors/staff available 24-hours
Notes
The Black Boy Inn believe their guests should be able to make an informed decision as to whether their premises, with its characteristic low ceilings, narrow corridors and exposed beams, meet their particular access needs. The Black Boy Inn's access statement provides a summary of provisions and can be downloaded from their web site.