The Falcondale at Lampeter

Another extremely pleasurable visit to The Falcondale in Lampeter, this time in the unbelievably warmest few days I've ever experienced in Wales. We arrived on the Friday and left on the Monday, with three days of cloudless, hot weather. What a setting this hotel has when the weather is so good and you can sit outside and enjoy it. We've been coming here for over 20 odd years and that's only about the second time in all those years we could do that. Of course the downside to hot weather is warm rooms, but at least we had a large window in ours that we could open wide and get a breeze in, we also got a fan from reception to help. There has been some decoration in the main areas of the hotel which has certainly helped spruce things up and the lighting in the dinning room particularly was lovely on the Friday evening. A really nice place to be now. Our room was one we'd not experienced before, overlooking the gardens to the side of the building, it was a nice view. The room was what we're used to in the hotel with a comfortable bed and space for chairs. The bathroom was OK, but there were quite a few hairs in the bath when I first used it and no cups for drinks in the room. As ever though, please brighten the rooms with some modern light bulbs! The staff, as ever, were brilliant and with a few new faces, they are welcoming, friendly and wonderful, putting some five star hotels we know to shame. Our excellent breakfast was included in the price and is à la carte with a small buffet; all delicious and cooked fresh. Overall, we paid £414 for three nights and had a relaxing and peaceful stay in our home away from home, which we used as a base to visit family and enjoy the Welsh coast on three gloriously warm days.

The recent changes to the restaurant have heightened the dining experience at this lovely welcoming hotel. I particularly like the new colour scheme and the individual table lighting. The overall effect as you enter the dining room is very pleasing. Thank you.

Customer focused Hannah in particular and Mathew went out of their way to accommodate us and our needs - home from/ home and are returning to celebrate big birthday in August - only downside menu fixed so had to repeat some choices and rooms were a tad warm

Wonderful Stay I recently stayed at The Falcondale Hotel and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. The location is perfect with amazing views. The staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and always ready to help with a smile. My room was clean, well-maintained, and equipped with everything I needed. The bed was super comfortable, and I appreciated the thoughtful touches like complimentary bottled water, toiletries and a cookie jar. The room decor was beautiful and the bathroom was modern and fresh. The on-site restaurant served delicious food, and the breakfast buffet had a great variety with fresh, high-quality options but you can still have a full English if required. You can walk around the beautifully maintained grounds which incorporates a small wood. Overall, I had a truly pleasant stay and would not hesitate to return. Highly recommend.

Falconade advertises that they offer a Vegan Afternoon Tea upon request, stating they require advance notice to prepare it, suggesting something would actually be made specifically for it. Unfortunately, what we received did not meet even our lowest expectations. The selection included: - Three shop-bought cakes/ biscuits, along with one brownie from the regular afternoon tea. - One single Linda McCartney sausage. - 4 tiny, half-filled sandwich quarters with disappointing fillings. One had only a couple slices of pepper, another 3 thin slices of cucumber. - Jam and cream, which we weren't sure were vegan, and disappointingly, no scone. When we asked about the scone, the server apologetically informed us that they didn’t offer vegan scones or any alternatives, and she took the jam and cream away, stating they were offered by mistake. This left the vegan afternoon tea considerably smaller than the regular option, which felt quite disappointing. The only notable item in the entire vegan tea was the brownie, which, while nice, was only vegan by coincidence as it was also included in the regular selection. For the price we paid, we could have easily bought full packets of the shop-bought items, such as jam tarts and Linda McCartney sausages, and still had money left over. The regular afternoon tea was somewhat less disappointing but still felt overpriced. We received just seven tiny quarter sandwiches to share between the two of us, which were only half-filled at most. Alongside these, we had a sausage roll and a mini quiche each. We also enjoyed a scone each, served with jam and crème to share, along with a selection of four cakes each, which were quite tasty. However, the savory items really let down the regular afternoon tea, and all of the food fell short for the vegan option. It was truly a shame, especially considering the lovely conservatory setting, which had so much potential for a luxurious experience. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive. Overall, the location and everything—except for the food—were of top standard, making it even more disappointing. While I wouldn’t recommend the afternoon tea at all, particularly for those with dietary requirements, I would suggest visiting for a coffee or an evening drink to appreciate the beautiful surroundings.

The facilities and the room were excellent. Staff were friendly helpful and courteous. Will be returning very soon.