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www.llangollenfringe.co.uk
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Jul)
This small-town, volunteer-run arts festival, held over 11
days from mid-July, manages to attract some surprisingly big names: 2012's line-up in-
cluded Charlotte Church and Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.
Sleeping
HOSTEL
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Llangollen Hostel
( 01978-861773;
www.llangollenhostel.co.uk
; Berwyn St; dm/d £18/40; )
This excellent independ-
ent hostel, based in a former family home, has friendly owners and a cared-for feel. It of-
fers various rooms, from private en suite doubles to a six-bed dorm, as well as an orderly
kitchen and cosy lounge. It actively welcomes cyclists and canoeists, with laundry facilit-
ies and bike/boat storage. Prices include a self-service cereal-and-toast breakfast.
Cornerstones Guesthouse
( 01978-861569;
www.cornerstones-guesthouse.co.uk
; 15 Bridge St; s £50, d £80-100; )
All sloping
floorboards and oak beams, this converted 16th-century house has charm and history in
spades. The river-facing rooms are the quietest; on weekends the front rooms can suffer
from street noise. There's also a self-contained town house next door.
B&B
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B&B
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Hillcrest Guesthouse
( 01978-860208;
www.hillcrest-guesthouse.com
; Hill St; s/d £40/60; )
Hillcrest is a traditional
little B&B, tucked away from town on the way to Plas Newydd. It's a simple but homey
place that gets consistently good reports from visitors for its cosy rooms, hearty breakfast
and warm welcome. On a chilly day, settle down by the open fire in the residents' lounge
with a good book.
Eating & Drinking
James A Bailey
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