The Ferry Hotel, Tal-y-cafn, Wales 1974

Once a distinctive feature of the Tal-y-Cafn riverside, The Ferry Hotel stood proudly from the early 1900s until its demolition in the 1990s. Known for its striking Tudor-style architecture, the hotel offered guests picturesque views over the River Conwy and the nearby Tal-y-Cafn Bridge.

Built during a time when the village was an important crossing point, the hotel served as both a welcoming stop for travellers and a local social hub. Its location beside the river made it an ideal spot to watch the comings and goings on the water, and it was popular with visitors exploring the natural beauty of North Wales.

Despite its historic charm and scenic setting, the building was demolished in the 1990s to make way for a small housing estate, erasing the physical presence of this Tudor-style landmark. Today, while the hotel no longer stands, memories of its elegant architecture and role in Tal-y-Cafn’s community endure among locals and historians.