Reviews
Sports Boat and Rib
August 2010
Top Boating Retreats
.."the Harbourmaster hotel and restaurant that looks out over the harbour of Aberaeron is a venue that should be at the top of any boater's list.."
August 2010
Top Boating Retreats
.."the Harbourmaster hotel and restaurant that looks out over the harbour of Aberaeron is a venue that should be at the top of any boater's list.."
Alex Polizzi's Little Black Book of Hotels
Spring 2010
52 Secret Destinations in Great Britain
"Standing at the mouth of the picturesque harbour in Aberaeron and flanked by an array of pastel-coloured Georgian houses, the Harbourmaster offers wonderful fresh seafood and sensuous, vividly coloured rooms."
Spring 2010
52 Secret Destinations in Great Britain
"Standing at the mouth of the picturesque harbour in Aberaeron and flanked by an array of pastel-coloured Georgian houses, the Harbourmaster offers wonderful fresh seafood and sensuous, vividly coloured rooms."
TIMES ONLINE
January 30, 2010
30 Great British Weekends
"The Harbourmaster is a neat mix of contemporary cool in a Georgian building"...
"Aberaerons's pastel-coloured harbour is one of the few bases from which visitors are (almost) guaranteed to see dolphins in the wild. For landlubbers there are coastal walks in the wonderful Welsh countryside"
January 30, 2010
30 Great British Weekends
"The Harbourmaster is a neat mix of contemporary cool in a Georgian building"...
"Aberaerons's pastel-coloured harbour is one of the few bases from which visitors are (almost) guaranteed to see dolphins in the wild. For landlubbers there are coastal walks in the wonderful Welsh countryside"
The Guardian
December 19, 2009
50 Favourite Festive Pubs
Malcolm Gluck, wine critic..."It takes dedication to get here, I recently returned from a weekend stay - it is also a hotel....Its secret? Owners Glyn and Menna Heulyn see it as an extension of their family. Indeed the place - and its chattering, pretention-loathing locals - are family. The beers (numerous) are local, the food is local, the staff are local and the weather local."... "Over my weekend I enjoyed a Gavi di Gavi, An Alsace gewurtztraminer, an Argentinian malbec, an albarino and a bottle of Chateau Batailley Grand Cru Pauillac 2004 (for a bargain £45)."
December 19, 2009
50 Favourite Festive Pubs
Malcolm Gluck, wine critic..."It takes dedication to get here, I recently returned from a weekend stay - it is also a hotel....Its secret? Owners Glyn and Menna Heulyn see it as an extension of their family. Indeed the place - and its chattering, pretention-loathing locals - are family. The beers (numerous) are local, the food is local, the staff are local and the weather local."... "Over my weekend I enjoyed a Gavi di Gavi, An Alsace gewurtztraminer, an Argentinian malbec, an albarino and a bottle of Chateau Batailley Grand Cru Pauillac 2004 (for a bargain £45)."
Buzz Magazine
2009
"The large cobalt-blue house that sits at the end of Aberaeron's quay...is known for its wonderful views of Cardigan Bay, relaxing rooms and wonderful food...Favourites include Welsh black fillet steaks and locally landed lobster"
2009
"The large cobalt-blue house that sits at the end of Aberaeron's quay...is known for its wonderful views of Cardigan Bay, relaxing rooms and wonderful food...Favourites include Welsh black fillet steaks and locally landed lobster"
Observer Food
March 22, 2009
Runner up - Best Bar Award
Voted by Observer Readers:
FOOD AWARDS 2009
Harbourmaster "Unbeatable location and a brilliant selection of Welsh Ales."
March 22, 2009
Runner up - Best Bar Award
Voted by Observer Readers:
FOOD AWARDS 2009
Harbourmaster "Unbeatable location and a brilliant selection of Welsh Ales."
The Guardian
January 23, 2009
Breakfast Club
"This sees the start of Farmhouse Breakfast Week - the perfect excuse for Tony Naylor to eat his way around Britain..
"On a crisp, sunny morning, there can be few better places to enjoy breakfast than the Harbourmaster's cafe bar on Aberaeron quay..."
January 23, 2009
Breakfast Club
"This sees the start of Farmhouse Breakfast Week - the perfect excuse for Tony Naylor to eat his way around Britain..
"On a crisp, sunny morning, there can be few better places to enjoy breakfast than the Harbourmaster's cafe bar on Aberaeron quay..."
The Observer
13/07/2008
20 Best Boutique Boozers
"...the former harbourmaster's house stands resplendent at the far end of Quay Parade. Original linen-fold panelling and sepia prints contrast well with the building's transformation into a chic seaside hotel. Bilingual menus celebrate the glorious Welsh countryside which abounds with quality seafood and farm produce, whether Cardigan Bay crab, New Quay lobster or lamb reared in the Ystwyth valley. Cooking is simple and unfusssy, allowing the flavours of the quality ingredients to shine through."
13/07/2008
20 Best Boutique Boozers
"...the former harbourmaster's house stands resplendent at the far end of Quay Parade. Original linen-fold panelling and sepia prints contrast well with the building's transformation into a chic seaside hotel. Bilingual menus celebrate the glorious Welsh countryside which abounds with quality seafood and farm produce, whether Cardigan Bay crab, New Quay lobster or lamb reared in the Ystwyth valley. Cooking is simple and unfusssy, allowing the flavours of the quality ingredients to shine through."
Now Magazine
June 2008
"Hip hotel..."
"Harbourmaster Hotel, Aberaeron. A cobalt-blue boutique hotel overlooking Cardigan Bay. Don;t miss the fabulous food, wonderful views and relaxing rooms, some of which are now housed in the renovated old grain warehouse next door."
June 2008
"Hip hotel..."
"Harbourmaster Hotel, Aberaeron. A cobalt-blue boutique hotel overlooking Cardigan Bay. Don;t miss the fabulous food, wonderful views and relaxing rooms, some of which are now housed in the renovated old grain warehouse next door."
Sunday Express
June 15, 2008
Matthew Rhys on filming The Edge of Love in the area: "One weekend we took a short ride up the coast to have lunch at the now famous Harbourmaster, a beautiful restaurant right on the quay in Aberaeron. It has the most amazing seafood."
June 15, 2008
Matthew Rhys on filming The Edge of Love in the area: "One weekend we took a short ride up the coast to have lunch at the now famous Harbourmaster, a beautiful restaurant right on the quay in Aberaeron. It has the most amazing seafood."
Daily Mail
May 24, 2008
Britain's Best Beach Hotels
"This spectacularly restored Georgian building is celebrating its seventh year under its current owners....A riot of colour and portholes inside. Chef Stephen Evans does a wicked crab risotto. The Harbourmaster manages to combine being a buzzy pub, cosy restaurant and comfortable hotel all at the same time".
May 24, 2008
Britain's Best Beach Hotels
"This spectacularly restored Georgian building is celebrating its seventh year under its current owners....A riot of colour and portholes inside. Chef Stephen Evans does a wicked crab risotto. The Harbourmaster manages to combine being a buzzy pub, cosy restaurant and comfortable hotel all at the same time".
GRAZIA
3 September 2007
"Why Cymru is the new cool" "Sienna, Kylie, Keira - this summer, all the beautiful people have been flocking to Wales..."
"Grazia finds out why..."
"Another film crew haunt, the Harbourmaster in Aberaeron, was one of the first hip hotels in the area when it opened in 2002, and has been winning awards ever since"
3 September 2007
"Why Cymru is the new cool" "Sienna, Kylie, Keira - this summer, all the beautiful people have been flocking to Wales..."
"Grazia finds out why..."
"Another film crew haunt, the Harbourmaster in Aberaeron, was one of the first hip hotels in the area when it opened in 2002, and has been winning awards ever since"
BRITISH AIRWAYS HIGHLIFE
September 2007
"The fishing village of Aberaeron is a sleepy place on Cardigan Bay in Ceredigion that's perfect for unwinding, especially if you've snagged one of the nine rooms at the lovely Harbourmaster Hotel". "Its cosy privacy is as much a perfect ingredient for a romantic weekend".
"By early next year, the transformation of the old grain warehouse next door will add four new rooms, a bar and restaurant to the hotel's considerable charms".
September 2007
"The fishing village of Aberaeron is a sleepy place on Cardigan Bay in Ceredigion that's perfect for unwinding, especially if you've snagged one of the nine rooms at the lovely Harbourmaster Hotel". "Its cosy privacy is as much a perfect ingredient for a romantic weekend".
"By early next year, the transformation of the old grain warehouse next door will add four new rooms, a bar and restaurant to the hotel's considerable charms".
THE TIMES
21 July 2007
Giles Coren
"A bright-blue former Harbourmaster's house in Dylan Thomas country with a bar and dining room offering terrific "gastropub" food. Welsh Black at £12 the sirloin, £18 the fillet, came rare, densely flavoured, ferrous, sweet and just daintily blackened. Oysters came from Carlingford and fillets of bass from the Gower Peninsular were bright, intense, hefty and perfectly grilled on crunchy, glistening veg. Lots of wine by the glass too."
21 July 2007
Giles Coren
"A bright-blue former Harbourmaster's house in Dylan Thomas country with a bar and dining room offering terrific "gastropub" food. Welsh Black at £12 the sirloin, £18 the fillet, came rare, densely flavoured, ferrous, sweet and just daintily blackened. Oysters came from Carlingford and fillets of bass from the Gower Peninsular were bright, intense, hefty and perfectly grilled on crunchy, glistening veg. Lots of wine by the glass too."
THE TELEGRAPH
July 14, 2007
Britain's Top 30 Seaside Restaurants
"Once a whaler's inn, this Grade II listed building morphed into a smart hotel when Glyn and Menna Heulyn bought it, Although transformed from spit-and-sawdust beginnings, it remains unpretentious and happily free of nautical paraphernalia. Painted an unmistakable cobalt blue outside, its rooms are finished in colours of the sea, sky and sunsets, and are cosy but cool and uncluttered. Prepare to be wowed by the spiral staircase and look out for dolphins in the bay. The food is distinctly local."
July 14, 2007
Britain's Top 30 Seaside Restaurants
"Once a whaler's inn, this Grade II listed building morphed into a smart hotel when Glyn and Menna Heulyn bought it, Although transformed from spit-and-sawdust beginnings, it remains unpretentious and happily free of nautical paraphernalia. Painted an unmistakable cobalt blue outside, its rooms are finished in colours of the sea, sky and sunsets, and are cosy but cool and uncluttered. Prepare to be wowed by the spiral staircase and look out for dolphins in the bay. The food is distinctly local."
THE INDEPENDENT
March 10, 2007
The Complete Guide to Wales in Style
"A few miles further south along the Cardigan Bay, the colourful fishing village of Aberaeron contains a real treat. The Harbourmaster Hotel is a cool, contemporary boutique hotel in a fine 1811 building."
"The nine unfussy bedrooms (including two in a separate cottage) juxtapose bright colours with exposed Welsh stone. Downstairs, the much-applauded restaurant bakes its own bread daily, and serves local produce such as Aberaeron mackerel, Cardigan Bay crab and Welsh Black beef."
March 10, 2007
The Complete Guide to Wales in Style
"A few miles further south along the Cardigan Bay, the colourful fishing village of Aberaeron contains a real treat. The Harbourmaster Hotel is a cool, contemporary boutique hotel in a fine 1811 building."
"The nine unfussy bedrooms (including two in a separate cottage) juxtapose bright colours with exposed Welsh stone. Downstairs, the much-applauded restaurant bakes its own bread daily, and serves local produce such as Aberaeron mackerel, Cardigan Bay crab and Welsh Black beef."
THE TELEGRAPH
September 30, 2006
SEASIDE SPLENDOUR
"Cosy but cool, this stylish old salt's residence sums up seaside chic. Modern, light wood furniture and paintings of beach scenes are unpretentious and the atmosphere is good and relaxed."
September 30, 2006
SEASIDE SPLENDOUR
"Cosy but cool, this stylish old salt's residence sums up seaside chic. Modern, light wood furniture and paintings of beach scenes are unpretentious and the atmosphere is good and relaxed."
AA HOSPITALITY AWARDS FOR WALES 2005-2006
"This award represents our Inspector's personal choice; somewhere they would choose to stay themselves or would enthusiastically recommend to friends and family. Introduced in 1994, the award is the pinnacle of achievement for B&Bs in Wales"... "Guests at The Harbourmaster receive a genuine welcome which is backed up by the whole team"..."There is also a well regarded restaurant which serves delicious local produce".
"This award represents our Inspector's personal choice; somewhere they would choose to stay themselves or would enthusiastically recommend to friends and family. Introduced in 1994, the award is the pinnacle of achievement for B&Bs in Wales"... "Guests at The Harbourmaster receive a genuine welcome which is backed up by the whole team"..."There is also a well regarded restaurant which serves delicious local produce".
SUNDAY MIRROR
October 2, 2005
"All aboard the good ship Harbourmaster, a small and stylish old salt's residence on Aberaeron Harbour"..."Breakfast fit for a hungry sailor includes freshly-baked bread, lashings of local dry-cured bacon and that Welsh salty staple laverbread. Evening meals make good use of the day's catch or you can order tapas in the bar".
October 2, 2005
"All aboard the good ship Harbourmaster, a small and stylish old salt's residence on Aberaeron Harbour"..."Breakfast fit for a hungry sailor includes freshly-baked bread, lashings of local dry-cured bacon and that Welsh salty staple laverbread. Evening meals make good use of the day's catch or you can order tapas in the bar".
COAST
February, 2005
One of the "10 Best Coastal Restaurants with rooms".
February, 2005
One of the "10 Best Coastal Restaurants with rooms".
GOLWG
October, 2004
"Rhesi tai lliwgar, harbwr a hufen iâ. Dyna oedd Aberaeron i nifer o bobol. Ond ers dwy flynedd a hanner mae yna reswm arall dros ymweld â'r dref yng Ngheredigion…"
October, 2004
"Rhesi tai lliwgar, harbwr a hufen iâ. Dyna oedd Aberaeron i nifer o bobol. Ond ers dwy flynedd a hanner mae yna reswm arall dros ymweld â'r dref yng Ngheredigion…"
REDHANDED
October, 2004
"My oysters were hardcore, ocean-reeky and silky smooth in the gullet!"
October, 2004
"My oysters were hardcore, ocean-reeky and silky smooth in the gullet!"
THE SUNDAY TIMES
September 5, 2004
"Glyn and Menna Heulyn have created a beacon of modernity... which earns its Cesar with inspired decor and great food"
September 5, 2004
"Glyn and Menna Heulyn have created a beacon of modernity... which earns its Cesar with inspired decor and great food"
THE INDEPENDENT
July 24, 2004
One of the "Five Best British Seaside Hotels"... "The epitome of seaside chic".
July 24, 2004
One of the "Five Best British Seaside Hotels"... "The epitome of seaside chic".
THE GUARDIAN
April 17, 2004
"This little seven-roomer is perfectly symmetrical, and painted a rich felt-tip blue. It's seaside chic...very stylish". " The emphasis on local food isn't gimmicky either: the Aberaeron prawns were some of the best I've tasted and the Welsh Black beef delicious".
April 17, 2004
"This little seven-roomer is perfectly symmetrical, and painted a rich felt-tip blue. It's seaside chic...very stylish". " The emphasis on local food isn't gimmicky either: the Aberaeron prawns were some of the best I've tasted and the Welsh Black beef delicious".
THE SUNDAY TIMES
November 23, 2003
"The place is lovely - all tasteful, light decor complemented by original features such as the listed spiral staircase and the Welsh slate masonry". "The excellent food is modern but substantial, with more than a few nods to national pride". "Splash out on Madona, the suite at the top of the house, with the best panoramic views and the best bathroom (freestanding roll-top bath and fantastically powerful shower".
November 23, 2003
"The place is lovely - all tasteful, light decor complemented by original features such as the listed spiral staircase and the Welsh slate masonry". "The excellent food is modern but substantial, with more than a few nods to national pride". "Splash out on Madona, the suite at the top of the house, with the best panoramic views and the best bathroom (freestanding roll-top bath and fantastically powerful shower".
TIME OUT
April 30, 2003
"a cobalt blue boutique hotel that's modern yet perfectly in tune with this stylish little town". "Food in the restaurant is particularly strong, expect lots of local organic produce and an impressively international wine list".
April 30, 2003
"a cobalt blue boutique hotel that's modern yet perfectly in tune with this stylish little town". "Food in the restaurant is particularly strong, expect lots of local organic produce and an impressively international wine list".
THE INDEPENDENT
March 1, 2003
"...a small hotel and restaurant modeled on contemporary designs, it's cosy as well as cool, homely as well as sophisticated".
March 1, 2003
"...a small hotel and restaurant modeled on contemporary designs, it's cosy as well as cool, homely as well as sophisticated".
THE SUNDAY TIMES
January 26, 2003
"as one of the best new properties in Britain and Ireland with a four star rating from the tourist board and glowing reviews, it's a secret they're unlikely to keep quiet for much longer".
January 26, 2003
"as one of the best new properties in Britain and Ireland with a four star rating from the tourist board and glowing reviews, it's a secret they're unlikely to keep quiet for much longer".
THE GUARDIAN
January 22, 2003
"New breed of style conscious hotels"..."The Harbourmaster in prime position on the quayside stands out"... "The restaurant is relaxed but the menu is a serious effort to combine the best local ingredients with global influences"
January 22, 2003
"New breed of style conscious hotels"..."The Harbourmaster in prime position on the quayside stands out"... "The restaurant is relaxed but the menu is a serious effort to combine the best local ingredients with global influences"
THE INDEPENDENT
September 17, 2002
"hip hotel where the food is seriously cool too!"
September 17, 2002
"hip hotel where the food is seriously cool too!"
DAILY EXPRESS
September 12, 2002
"best new places - and most affordable - new places to spend the night".
September 12, 2002
"best new places - and most affordable - new places to spend the night".