Lloyd's of Chester
✓ Family owned and run hotel in the heart of Chester
🏖️ 0.85 miles from Sandy Lane, Chester
Chester
The Hand Hotel
Llangollen
📍 Bridge Street, Llangollen, LL20 8PL
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.2 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.1 mi (Open Charge Map)
Photo: Richard Law (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Riverside hotel beside the River Dee in central Llangollen
- Historic building with over 400 years of hospitality
- Riverside beer garden with open-air bar
- Georgian restaurant serving home-cooked British and Welsh cuisine
- Event spaces for weddings, meetings and conferences
The Hand Hotel sits beside the River Dee in the heart of Llangollen, Cheshire, a historic building that has welcomed guests for over 400 years. Inside you'll find a traditional bar and lounge, a Georgian restaurant overlooking the gardens and river, and a riverside beer garden for relaxing drinks. Complimentary Wi-Fi, on-site private parking and a pet-friendly policy make it an easy base, whether you're here for a romantic break, a family holiday or an event in the hotel's function spaces. Llangollen itself is known for its festivals and attractions, while nearby you'll find Llangollen Museum just 0.1 miles away, Plas Newydd 0.2 miles away, and Llangollen Motor Museum 1.1 miles away, with Chirk station 5 miles from the hotel.
How far to…
- Llangollen Museum
- 0.1 miles away
- Plas Newydd
- 0.2 miles away
- Llangollen Motor Museum
- 1.1 miles away
- Station
- 5 miles away
Practical details
- Pets
- Dogs welcome for an additional charge, max 2 small or 1 large per room
- Parking
- Complimentary parking for guests booking directly
Accommodation on site
- Rooms
- Superior Double Room
Details taken from the operator's own website on 10 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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