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The Abergwaun Hotel in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, has been awarded a four-star rating by Visit Wales for its restaurant with rooms, the first ever rating for the boutique hotel.
Located in the coastal village of Fishguard, the contemporary hotel was refurbished in 2020 after 10 years of standing derelict by young local couple Daniel Jones and Lois Thomas.
Executive chef Jones has worked in kitchens including Pollen Street Social and The Hardwick, Abergavenny.
He also competed in Masterchef: The Professionals in 2014 and he reached the semi-finals of the National Chef of the Year awards in 2018.
General manager Thomas has a background in hospitality at top restaurants including the Townhouse in Oswestry with Michael Caines, Chapter One in Locksbottom, and Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms The White Brook in Monmouth.
The couple took over The Abergwaun in 2020 and have “won praise amongst locals and visitors to Pembrokeshire”.
The hotel features five luxury ensuite rooms, including a dog-friendly room and a two-bedroom apartment and a restaurant.
Co-owner and executive chef Daniel Jones said: “We are immensely proud of the team who have been recognised by Visit Wales for exceptional standards in housekeeping, hospitality and friendliness and dining. This is our first hotel inspection so we are thrilled with the results and we will continue to offer an exceptional experience for our guests.”
