In 60 Days From 0 to 5 Star
For seven years, the Cross Foxes near Dolgellau had been derelict. Maybe even the foxes shunned the place as well regardless of their temper. (sorry, couldn’t resist the bad puns) But Dewi and Nicol Gwynne saw something in the building and decided it was for them. Two years later they opened; two months after that and they achieved the highest accolade restaurant and accommodation can achieve. 5 stars.
For anyone has tried to get their property rated at five stars you will know how much has to be done and grafted to achieve it. For those who don’t, it’s neither easy or, usually, quick. To achieve this status at what must be their first attempt is pretty impressive. Now the proof of their endeavours will be in the eating.
Will visitors approve as well? So far the 20 strong kitchen staff led by a French head chef seems to have been delivering. Five months on, the reviews have tended to be enthusiastic about the food. Unlike a lot of places it serves breakfasts as well as lunch and dinner and a hearty breakfast is recommended if you are going to use the Cross Foxes as a base for exploring Cadair Idris. the second most visited mountain in Wales after Snowdon.
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What a pity!. I travelled from Cardif to Criccieth last week and passed it twice. Having seen it closed for many years I had no idea it had reopened. I have to say that I had not seen any advance notices on the road about it otherwise I would have stopped. I recall pasing it last week but did not get any impresion it was open at the time. Concentrating on the road the notices are two small to read as you pass the junction. Well now I know I shall stop next time. They all deserve the best for this project as it is an ideal stop on the way to the Lleyn. If they have a web site I shall be able to read the menu and prices(I hope).
I have not visited the web site of Cross Foxes. It has everything one would wish. Fantastic menu and the prices are just right. I really wish now I had seen that it was opwen when I pased it last week. Anyway now I have something to look forward to when I go to North Wales next. Dewi and Nichol are to be congratulated on providing such a fantastic resource in that area.