Our World
We have been welcoming guests to Aber House for over six years, creating a relaxed and friendly place to stay. Many of our guests return year after year, and we always look forward to welcoming new visitors too.
Aber House is a historic and prominent Grade II listed building set in the beautiful Welsh coastal town of Barmouth. Located on the west coast of North Wales, Barmouth offers a long sandy beach, a picturesque harbour and the stunning Mawddach estuary, an ideal setting to relax, unwind and explore the surrounding coast and countryside.
Perfectly positioned in the centre of town, Aber House is just a short walk from the harbour, beach, shops and railway station, making it easy to enjoy everything Barmouth has to offer without needing to drive.
We have carefully renovated the house to create a warm, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, and look forward to sharing it with you.
We don’t use a third-party booking agent. Please contact us directly via email here or via the Book Your Stay button or give us a call to check availability.
Steve & Tracey Talbot
Just to let you know, our minimum stay is 2 nights.
Our facilities
Breakfast Area
Start your day with a hearty full English breakfast, cereals, fresh fruit, yogurts, and kippers are also available. Please advise us, when making your reservation if you have any special dietary needs. Packed lunches are available to order on request.
Parking
Private on-site parking - a real premium in Barmouth, with CCTV coverage for added peace of mind.
Park once and explore the town, beach and harbour on foot.
Outdoor Seating
The private outdoor seating garden is a lovely sun trap on fine days.
It is a perfect spot for a relaxed morning coffee, a takeaway meal or simply sitting back and enjoying the fresh coastal air.
A place like no other
Barmouth - where the mountains roll down to the sea.
Barmouth is a much loved historic seaside town, where mountains meet the sea and the horizon seems endless. With sweeping views across Cardigan Bay and the ever-changing light over the Mawddach estuary, it’s a place that quietly takes your breath away.
Life here moves at the rhythm of tide and sky - morning beach walks, harbour sunsets, and wide open landscapes that feel both peaceful and dramatic.
Please note that our minimum stay is 2 nights.
A place of Poetry
Gerard Manley Hopkins
Aber House has an interesting place in literary history.
Gerard Manley Hopkins was deeply moved by the landscape around Barmouth and the Mawddach estuary during his time here in the 1870s.
In a short poem celebrating nearby Penmaenpool, he wrote of the area as a peaceful escape from city life, capturing its still waters, wide skies and gently shifting light.
His words describe a place of rest and renewal - where mountains, estuary and open air combine to create a rare sense of calm that visitors still experience today.
To learn more, visit The Hopkins Society website