Winslow McCrory Umberger

My husband, who planned a trip to North Wales, surprised me with a stay at this amazing property. If I was to headline this, it would read: Come for the Experience but Stay for Ray! I was floored when we pulled up to this old lighthouse turned B&B. My husband had booked the Lamp Room. The lamp is now housed in a museum at the summit of Great Orme and, in its place, is a comfy living room for anyone fortunate enough to stay in it. I could go on and on about the joy of staying on a cliff high above the Irish Sea with gulls gliding by our 180-degree glass enclosure with seals and numerous other waterfowl on the rocks below and sheep and Kashmir goats wandering by but I MUST talk about the owners. Ray and Fiona, who have been running this fine lodging for 19 years, could not have been more welcoming and helpful. Fiona thought of everything to make the stay enjoyable from robes to snacks to cooking according to dietary preferences/restrictions. Her breakfasts were fabulous and her decor choices added to the special feel of the place. Ray helped plan our stay with invaluable insights as to what we must see and do while in the Llandudno area. We would have missed some truly special sights and moments if we had not taken his advice. We have traveled extensively throughout the world and stayed at many mom-and-pop establishments. No one beats Ray and Fiona for hospitality. No one. Plus, they have a very sweet rescue dog, Luna, which comes out only upon request. Ray and Fiona are so considerate that they don't even assume everyone appreciates dogs. You have to ask to see her and what a love she is! This is a special occasion place if there ever was one.