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4- and 5-star hotels in Mold
A shortlist of the 4- and 5-star hotels in Mold, Wales, gathered for travellers who want a self-catering base or a guest-rated country house within easy reach of the town.
Staying in Mold
Mold sits in north-east Wales, and this shortlist covers both the town itself and the surrounding countryside. Two addresses sit right in Mold: 13 St Mary's Mews, 2.3 km from the centre, and Black Lion Folly, 2.2 km out, with Plas Hafod Hotel the closest of all at 0.7 km on Hafod Road in Gwernymynydd. The rest are rural properties: Anvil Cottage at Parc Bychan Cottage in Rhosesmor 2.6 km away, Finest Retreats The Cottage on Penyfron Road 2.2 km away, The Loft at Pen Yr Orsedd Farm in Rhosesmor 3.9 km away, Bryn Dedwydd Cottage 4.8 km out, Llys Onnen on Mynydd Du near Nercwys Mountain 7.4 km away, and Ty Gylfinir on Llandegla Road 8.9 km away.
The mix suits different trips. Plas Hafod Hotel is the only one here with a guest rating, 4.6 out of 5 from 793 reviews, and is the obvious pick for a short break or a couple who want a served, 4-star country house. The cottages and houses, most of them 4- and 5-star, carry full kitchens, gardens and free car parking, so they work for families, groups and longer self-catering stays.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Loft
Pen Yr Orsedd Farm Rhosesmor Mold, Mold, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 5-star farm-based stay at Pen Yr Orsedd Farm in Rhosesmor, 3.9 km from Mold, where a kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher plus a washing machine make longer self-catering trips easy. The garden and golf course nearby suit guests who want outdoor days, and non smoking rooms keep the setting calm. Parking is available. Best for families or small groups who prefer space and cooking over a hotel routine.
See The Loft13 St Mary's Mews
13 St Mary's Mews, Mold, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis 5-star apartment address on St Mary's Mews sits 2.3 km from the centre of Mold, with a 24 hour front desk and free car parking for arrivals at any hour. Family rooms, a sofa bed and a kitchen with oven and microwave cover longer stays, and free Wifi plus a washing machine add convenience. Guests who want apartment space with hotel-style support and a short run into town are the right fit.
See 13 St Mary's MewsBryn Dedwydd Cottage
Mold Ch7 United Kingdom Mold, Mold, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBryn Dedwydd Cottage is a 5-star self-catering base 4.8 km from Mold, with free Wifi, free car parking and a garage for the car. The kitchen with dishwasher and the washing machine make it practical for several nights, and the garden offers quiet outdoor space. Non smoking rooms throughout. Suited to guests with a vehicle who want a private cottage in the countryside rather than a town-centre address.
See Bryn Dedwydd CottageBlack Lion Folly
Mold, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 5-star cottage 2.2 km from Mold, Black Lion Folly pairs a jacuzzi and a fireplace with a kitchen and washing machine, so evenings stay indoors and unhurried. The garden and fishing nearby add outdoor options, and pets are allowed, which matters for guests travelling with a dog. Free Wifi and free car parking are included. It fits couples or small groups wanting a private, pet-friendly retreat close to town.
See Black Lion FollyPlas Hafod Hotel
Hafod Road Gwernymynydd Mold Flintshire Ch7 5Js, Mold, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Internet access
Why stay hereThe only 4-star hotel on this list, Plas Hafod Hotel on Hafod Road in Gwernymynydd is 0.7 km from Mold and rated 4.6 out of 5 from 793 reviews. Free car parking and internet access cover the basics, and a terrace, picnic area and game room give guests room to spread out; banquet and cloakroom facilities help with events. Well suited to guests who want a staffed hotel close to town rather than a self-catering cottage.
See Plas Hafod HotelFinest Retreats The Cottage Luxury 1 Bed Cottage
Penyfron Road 4, Mold, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFinest Retreats The Cottage Luxury 1 Bed Cottage on Penyfron Road is a 4-star one-bedroom cottage 2.2 km from Mold, built for a couple. The fireplace and bath set the tone, a kitchen with oven, microwave and refrigerator covers meals, and free Wifi and free car parking are included. A garden and golf course nearby fill the days.
See Finest Retreats The Cottage Luxury 1 Bed CottageLlys Onnen North Wales Holiday Cottage
Llys Onnen Nercwys Mountain Mynydd Du, Mold, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereLlys Onnen North Wales Holiday Cottage sits on Nercwys Mountain at Mynydd Du, 7.4 km from Mold, with a garden, terrace and patio for outdoor time. Inside, a fireplace, kitchen with dishwasher and oven, and family rooms with a sofa bed and cot make it work for groups; pets are allowed and free car parking is provided. Laundry service and high chairs add practicality. Best for families wanting a rural cottage base with room to spread out.
See Llys Onnen North Wales Holiday CottageTy Gylfinir
Camddwr Cottage Llandegla Road, Mold, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereTy Gylfinir on Llandegla Road is a 4-star cottage 8.9 km from Mold with a river setting and a garden, patio and playground for children. A fireplace, kitchen with oven and microwave, and family rooms with cot and high chairs suit longer family stays; pets are allowed and free car parking is included. Horse back riding, fishing, canoeing and a golf course nearby keep days active. Aimed at families wanting countryside and outdoor pursuits.
See Ty GylfinirAnvil Cottage
Parc Bychan Cottage Rhosesmor, Mold, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereAnvil Cottage at Parc Bychan in Rhosesmor is 2.6 km from Mold and offers a jacuzzi, a swimming pool and a fireplace, unusual for a 4-star cottage. The kitchen with dishwasher and oven, a washing machine and laundry service handle longer stays, and a garden and patio extend the living space. Free Wifi and free car parking are included, and a beach is nearby. Suits guests who want leisure facilities alongside a private cottage.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Loft | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 3.9 km |
| 13 St Mary's Mews | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 2.3 km |
| Bryn Dedwydd Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 4.8 km |
| Black Lion Folly | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 2.2 km |
| Plas Hafod Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | 0.7 km |
| Finest Retreats The Cottage Luxury 1 Bed Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | 2.2 km |
| Llys Onnen North Wales Holiday Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 7.4 km |
| Ty Gylfinir | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 8.9 km |
| Anvil Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | 2.6 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Llys Onnen North Wales Holiday Cottage and Ty Gylfinir both list family rooms, cots, high chairs and playground or patio space, with Ty Gylfinir adding a playground. Anvil Cottage brings a swimming pool, and 13 St Mary's Mews has family rooms and a sofa bed plus a 24 hour front desk.
Llys Onnen North Wales Holiday Cottage · Ty Gylfinir · Anvil Cottage · 13 St Mary's Mews
For couples
Plas Hafod Hotel is the top-rated pick on this list, 4.6 out of 5 from 793 reviews, with a terrace and picnic area. Black Lion Folly adds a fireplace and jacuzzi, and Finest Retreats The Cottage Luxury 1 Bed Cottage is a one-bedroom house with a bath and fireplace.
Plas Hafod Hotel · Black Lion Folly · Finest Retreats The Cottage Luxury 1 Bed Cottage
Closest to the centre
Plas Hafod Hotel is 0.7 km from the centre, Black Lion Folly 2.2 km, Finest Retreats The Cottage Luxury 1 Bed Cottage 2.2 km and 13 St Mary's Mews 2.3 km. If you want to be in or beside Mold rather than out in the hills, these four keep the drive short.
Plas Hafod Hotel · Black Lion Folly · Finest Retreats The Cottage Luxury 1 Bed Cottage · 13 St Mary's Mews
With pets
Black Lion Folly, Llys Onnen North Wales Holiday Cottage and Ty Gylfinir all list pets allowed, and each has a garden. Black Lion Folly and Llys Onnen also have fireplaces, while Ty Gylfinir adds a patio and a river setting for walks from the door.
Black Lion Folly · Llys Onnen North Wales Holiday Cottage · Ty Gylfinir
Where to stay in Mold
Rhosesmor
Two properties stand in Rhosesmor: The Loft at Pen Yr Orsedd Farm, 3.9 km from the centre and 5-star, and Anvil Cottage at Parc Bychan Cottage, 2.6 km out and 4-star. Both are self-catering with gardens and free car parking, and Anvil Cottage adds a swimming pool and jacuzzi.
Our picks here: The Loft · Anvil Cottage
Gwernymynydd
Plas Hafod Hotel is on Hafod Road in Gwernymynydd, only 0.7 km from the centre, the nearest hotel on this shortlist. It is the one 4-star here with a guest rating, 4.6 out of 5 from 793 reviews, and offers a terrace, game room, picnic area and free car parking.
Our picks here: Plas Hafod Hotel
Questions, answered
Which hotel in Mold is closest to the centre?
Plas Hafod Hotel on Hafod Road in Gwernymynydd is 0.7 km from the centre, the shortest distance on this shortlist. Black Lion Folly and Finest Retreats The Cottage Luxury 1 Bed Cottage follow at 2.2 km each, and 13 St Mary's Mews is 2.3 km away.
Where can I park in Mold?
Every hotel on this shortlist lists parking. Plas Hafod Hotel, Black Lion Folly, Bryn Dedwydd Cottage, Anvil Cottage, Ty Gylfinir, Llys Onnen North Wales Holiday Cottage, Finest Retreats The Cottage Luxury 1 Bed Cottage and 13 St Mary's Mews all offer free car parking, and The Loft lists parking.
Which Mold hotels allow pets?
Black Lion Folly, Llys Onnen North Wales Holiday Cottage and Ty Gylfinir all list pets allowed. Each of the three has a garden, and Black Lion Folly and Llys Onnen also have a fireplace.
Do any hotels in Mold have a pool or spa?
Anvil Cottage at Parc Bychan Cottage in Rhosesmor lists a swimming pool and a jacuzzi among its facilities. No hotel on this shortlist lists a spa.
Which is the best-rated hotel in Mold on this list?
Plas Hafod Hotel is the only property here with a guest rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 793 reviews. It is a 4-star hotel on Hafod Road in Gwernymynydd, 0.7 km from the centre.
Do the hotels in Mold have family rooms?
13 St Mary's Mews, Llys Onnen North Wales Holiday Cottage and Ty Gylfinir list family rooms. Llys Onnen and Ty Gylfinir also list cots and high chairs, and 13 St Mary's Mews has a sofa bed.
Which Mold hotels have a kitchen?
All of the self-catering properties do: The Loft, 13 St Mary's Mews, Bryn Dedwydd Cottage, Black Lion Folly, Finest Retreats The Cottage Luxury 1 Bed Cottage, Llys Onnen North Wales Holiday Cottage, Ty Gylfinir and Anvil Cottage all list kitchens. Plas Hafod Hotel does not.
Do any hotels in Mold have a 24 hour front desk?
13 St Mary's Mews is the only property on this shortlist listing a 24 Hour Front Desk, along with apartments, free wifi and free car parking. It is 2.3 km from the centre of Mold.