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21/11/2011 - Gold Award 2012
It has today been announced that Ffynnon has been awarded the Visit Wales Gold Award for the fourth year running. Naturally we're delighted, especially as it comes hot on the heels of the 'Best Place to Stay' Award'.
The main aim of the Gold Award is to reward outstanding quality, exceptional comfort and hospitality and to recognise businesses that have been successful in a Mystery Shopper exercise to test their customer interaction skills. We're still trying to work out who the mystery shopper was but in the meantime would like to say a huge 'thank you' to the wonderful team of staff who look after our customers so well.
13/10/2011 - Hotel industry keeping ahead in Gwynedd
Following the recent publication of a study by the British Hospitality Association into the importance of tourism on the economy in rural areas, Debra was interviewed by BBC Wales to find out what contributed to Ffynnon's success.
"Keeping ahead of the competition and offering something different is the way to succeed according to two business in Dolgellau, Gwynedd. Ffynnon boutique hotel owners Steve Holt and Debra Harris researched the area before starting in business five years ago......." Read the full article here.
07/10/2011 - Taste Dolgellau
Following the success of last year's 'Taste Dolgellau' food festival, Dylanwad Da, one of our very favourite restaurants (and the supplier of our wines), has put together a fabulous food and wine matched menu showcasing some of the area's best seasonal produce. It will only be available on the 21st and 22nd October and is a great way of celebrating a special occasion or sampling some wonderful local cooking.
If you've already booked to stay with us or if you're considering a short break, reserve your table now for the perfect ending to a day exploring Snowdonia's scenery.
Menu
Welsh canapés
Kir Royale - Cremant de Die and Cassis
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Oven roasted tomato and hazelnut salad with crisp Serrano ham
Vincenzo Bossotti, Arneis, Piedmonte, Italy, 2009
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Lemon sole fillet with a smoked salmon sauce
Rolly Gassmann, Riesling, Alsace, France, 2004
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Marinated sirloin with red wine & shallot sauce
Presagio, Rioja Reserva, Spain, 2005
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Lemon & lime tart with damson ice cream
Mount Horrocks, “Cordon Cut” Riesling, Clare Valley, Australia, 2006
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Coffee and homemade chocolates
£45, including all wines
Places are strictly limited, so please call Dylan direct on 01341 422870 or email him at dylan@dylanwad.co.uk
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