A FIVE STAR hotel near Bala has been listed as one of the UK's top 25 places to stay for 'luxury' and 'romance' by a well-respected travel company.

Tripadvisor, who review hotels and restaurants worldwide, has named the Palé Hall Hotel in Llandderfel on two separate lists.

The hotel has been named alongside 24 others in both the 'luxury' and 'romance' categories in the company's 2019 Traveller's Choice Awards.

Palé Hall is as high as seventh place in the 'luxury' category and eleventh in the 'romance' category thanks to reviews made by customers.

A spokesperson for the hotel said: "We’re proud and delighted to have been listed among the UK’s top 25 hotels in the categories of luxury and romance in the 2019 Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice Awards.

"This status is awarded based on consistently positive feedback from real guests relating their own personal reviews and opinions, making it a very special and distinctive honour.

"We would like to say thank you to our lovely guests and also, our great team."

According to the 18-bedroom hotel's own website, Palé Hall is a AA Five Red Star, Relais & Chateaux destination luxury country house hotel.

It is seen as a destination that is perfect for a quiet retreat, comfort and culinary indulgence.

Situated in the tranquil Dee valley, the grand Victorian mansion has an idyllic woodland garden rolling down to the banks of the river and the spectacular Snowdonia National Park is right on its doorstep.