In the know

Our favourite rooms: The Madonna suite on the top floor has the best panoramic views of the coastline. Aeron Belle has a comfy leather sofa and views overlooking the sea. Gwalia features original stone walls. The new Aeron Queen room has a panoramic view of the bay from its juliet balcony. Oronsa is good for families: it interconnects with a single.
Packing tips: Fishing rod, kite, stout walking boots or wellies.
Also: Umbrellas can be borrowed from reception.

Wales hotels: Harbourmaster Hotel, need to know

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Harbourmaster Hotel

Cardigan Bay, United Kingdom[view map]

Style: Boutique inn
Setting: Bright, breezy Cardigan Bay

The Harbourmaster Hotel is a true pioneer. In one of its nautical-chic sea-view rooms, there's an enormous wrought-iron bed, and a soft leather couch with bright hand-woven woollen covers on the back rests that is typical of the hotel’s style: considered, comfortable and quirky.

Need to know

Rooms: 13, spread over the main building and the warehouse next door; there's also a two-bedroomed cottage three doors down.
Rates: £110–£250, including full Welsh breakfast or late brunch.
Check-out: Midday.
Facilities: Flatscreen TV, DVD/CD player, plus library at reception. Molton Brown products, Frette bedlinen. Internet dial-up in rooms, WiFi in bar.
Also: No smoking anywhere on the property.

Food & drink

Hotel restaurant: Modern Welsh cuisine, using plenty of local produce (Welsh Black beef, mackerel and lobster), in the buzzy, uncluttered, contemporary restaurant/bar with oak floor and Welsh art on the walls.
Dress code: Go for a more windswept version of your usual stylish selves.
Top table: Go for table 2 for a window seat; or 18 by the snugly fireside.
Last orders: For lunch, 2.30pm; for dinner, 9pm.
Room service: Continental breakfast only.
Hotel bar: Delicious Welsh tapas: antipasti with local cheese and Spanish ham; local prawns with lime and chilli butter. Real ale available.

Other facilities

Children: This hotel is better suited to couples - leave the children at home!

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