A PUB in Gwynedd has closed with immediate effect but the owners are seeking a tenant to give the site "fresh appeal".
The Lion Inn, at Harlech House, has closed "for the immediate future" but Harlech House will continue to operate as a hotel.
The family-run pub hotel opened in the 1870s and had been the only remaining pub in upper Harlech, located close to the town's famous castle.
In a statement, Harlech House said: "We would like to let everyone know that The Lion Inn, Harlech is now closed for the immediate future .
"We would like to thank all of our past guests and customers for their support.
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"Harlech House will continue to operate as a small Hotel on a room only basis offering visitors year round quality accommodation and value for Harlech which is much needed for the town.
"We are committed to supporting the local businesses by encouraging our guests to enjoy everything this wonderful town has to offer, including its cafés, restaurants, shops and local attractions.
"Thank you and we look forward to welcoming our guests to Harlech House in the future."
The hotel owners added that they were "looking for a person to lease the pub to give it fresh appeal", and were "sure it will be open again at some point in the near future".
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