THE FACTS ABOUT SEASIDE NOSTALGIA IN NORTH WALES

The Victorian seaside town of Llandudno is ripe for revival. Osborne House reopened recently after nine years' restoration with six sea-facing suites on three floors, all with real fires, marble bathrooms and views of the North Promenade. Victoria and Elizabeth have four-poster beds and bay windows; Hélène and Katie suites have antique, king-size beds (but lack the bays); and attic suites Jessica and Elyse are romantic and cosy, with sloping, beamed roofs. X-FACTOR At night, the café-bistro is lit with more than 70 candles (and on Saturday nights and bank holidays guests are given a complimentary bottle of Champagne). CONTACT Osborne House, North Parade, Llandudno, Conwy (01492 860330; www.osbornehouse.com). Doubles from £145 (for the attic suites); Hélène and Katie £160; Victoria and Elizabeth £175. Minimum two-night stay at weekends; £45 supplement on Saturdays