Aberaeron's harbourside is a sight not often seen in Wales, a Georgian-inspired cluster of dwellings painted all the colours of the rainbow. And there, at the entrance, is the most striking of them all. The Harbourmaster Hotel is &endash; forgive the pun &endash; making waves on Wales's hospitality scene. The Grade II-listed building, dating from 1811, once controlled the harbour traffic. In 2002 it was reborn as a stunning hotel and restaurant, emphatically throwing away the old rule book that dates from the days of the dinner gong and lukewarm baths. It's the creation of Menna and Glyn Heulyn, a well-travelled couple who know what they like. In their case this meant bringing a dash of cool, contemporary style to a fine old building. It's a hotel in the modern idiom &endash; clean, chic and unfussy &endash; that hasn't forgotten its roots.   Rooms are finished in the colours of the sea, sky and sunsets. Surfaces are punctuated by the recurring motif of porthole-like windows. In the bar, chunky oak blocks serve as tables. And everything works wonderfully, from the state-of-the-art bathrooms to the little touches like classy toiletries and fluffy towels. The Harbourmaster's roots show through in other ways too. Welsh and English blend seamlessly in conversations in the bar and on the menus. And the food comes with a distinctly local flavour &endash; try the Welsh Black beef or seafood &endash; in well-balanced dishes that again reflect today's tastes.   (Euros) Daily Rates On Request   Beantragen Su Richiesta   "Harbourmaster Hotel", Aberaeron Wales,Great Britain Accommodations in Wales