About
Situated in the friendly and historic village of Hawarden, Gladstone's Library offers good food and comfortable accommodation at very reasonable prices.
There is nowhere to stay quite like Gladstone's Library. Founded in 1889 by former Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone, this is a Grade I listed building and Britain's finest residential library - we offer bed, board and books.
The 30,000 books with which Gladstone started the Library have now grown into a unique collection of more than 150,000 books, pamphlets and journals covering a wide range of subjects including art, theology, literature and history.
There is no charge for non-residents to study in the Library, although people wishing to access the Reading Rooms must sign up as Readers.
The Library's coffee Shop 'Food for Thought' is open 9am to 7.15pm daily offering a tempting selection of breakfast items, lunches, homemade cakes and tea and coffee. Sunday Lunch is served from 12pm - 2pm.
Bedrooms have recently been refurbished to a high standard. Most rooms have en-suite facilities and all come equipped with a writing desk and tea and coffee making facilities.
Gladstone's Library is a three-star conference venue with facilities which are ideally suited to groups of up to thirty six. We have four meeting rooms which can be set up to meet your individual requirements. We offer highly competitive rates. Free WiFi is available throughout the building.
Hawarden is easily accessible from the rail and motorway networks and provides an excellent base for exploring Chester and North Wales.
Whether you come to stay or just pop in for a cup of coffee, you will find a warm welcome at Gladstone's Library.
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 27
Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
---|---|
Disabled Double | £99.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
Disabled Twin | £99.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
En-Suite Double | £105.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
En-Suite Single | £80.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
En-Suite Twin | £105.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
Monad Suite | £131.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
Standard Double | £95.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
Standard Single | £69.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
Standard Twin | £95.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled facilities
Booking & Payment Details
- Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Catering
- Evening meals
- Licenced (table or bar)
- Restaurant open to non-residents
- Snacks/afternoon tea
- Special diets available
- Vegetarian diet available
Children
- High chairs available
Heating Facilities
- Central heating
- Real log/coal fires
Languages
- Staff fluent in French
Laundry Facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Conference facilities
Parking
- Private parking
Property Facilities
- Designated smoking area
- Dogs/pets NOT accepted
- Lounge for residents' use
- Television available
- Totally non-smoking
- WiFi or internet access
Room/Unit Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Radio
- Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
- Telephone
Site Features
- Building of historical interest
- Garden
Target Markets
- Hen/Stag Dos Welcome
Room/Unit Facilities: Disabled Double
- Ground floor bedroom
- Private facilities
- Shower
- Assisted wheelchair users
- Elderly and less mobile
- Independent wheelchair users
- Part-time wheelchair users
Room/Unit Facilities: Disabled Twin
- Ground floor bedroom
- Private facilities
- Shower
- Assisted wheelchair users
- Elderly and less mobile
- Independent wheelchair users
- Part-time wheelchair users
Room/Unit Facilities: Standard Double
- Shared facilities
Room/Unit Facilities: Standard Single
- Shared facilities
Room/Unit Facilities: Standard Twin
- Shared facilities
Map & Directions
Road Directions
The nearest mainline rail station is Chester. A regular bus service runs from Chester station to Hawarden.
Hawarden station is on the Wrexham - Bidston line operated by Arriva Trains Wales.
From A55 - take Broughton exit. At roundabout follow signs to Hawarden, then 90 degree right immediately after lights.