Pensarn Hall | Holiday Rental in Snowdonia, Gwynedd

Holiday home
Pensarn Hall is a large, Victorian residence, in an elevated position, in Llanbedr near Harlech. Stretching over four floors, including a lower ground floor cellar for dogs, there are seven bedrooms; a double, two twin bedrooms and a family bedroom on the second floor, all en-suite, and a double a four-poster double and a twin on the first floor, again, all en-suite. There is also a ground floor cloakroom. On the ground floor there is a kitchen with wodburner, a butler's pantry, a laundry room, a dining room with open fire and table which converts to a snooker table, a drawing room with woodburner , a library and a conservatory. With long, sprawling lawns and garden games, as well as the National Park on your doorstep, Pensarn Hall is a wonderful base for a holiday.

Accomodation Details
Over four floors. Seven bedrooms (all with either sea or countryside views): 1 x 2nd floor double with en-suite shower, basin & WC, 1 x 2nd floor twin with en-suite bath, shower over, basin & WC, 1 x 2nd floor twin with en-suite shower, basin & WC, 1 x 2nd floor family room with double & single bed & en-suite bath, shower over, basin & WC, 1 x 1st floor double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin & WC, 1 x 1st floor four poster king-size double with en-suite shower, basin & WC, 1 x 1st floor twin with en-suite bath, shower over, basin & WC. Ground floor basin & 'Thunderbox' WC. Victorian-style kitchen with granite worktops, breakfast area, AGA, pantry & woodburner. Butler's pantry. Laundry room with WC. Dining room with ¾ size Victorian slate bed snooker table & open fire. Drawing room with woodburner in slate hearth. Library with woodburner. Conservatory (seats 10). Lower ground floor tiled basement for dogs access from house and outside.

Area
Situated between The Rhinogs - part of the Snowdonia Mountains - and the glorious golden beaches of the North Wales coastline is the lovely village of Llanbedr. Close to the swiftly flowing River Artro, this wonderful little settlement boasts a mild climate and exciting array of wildlife and birds including soaring buzzards. There is also a great selection of local shops and an excellent pub. With its 13th century castle widely regarded as the most impressive built by Edward I in Wales, the nearby town of Harlech is worth visiting. Also popular with golfers, this quaint little destination is famous for the Royal St. David's course as well as a variety of good quality restaurants. For a wider variety of amenities, Barmouth is close by and offers an amazing Panorama Walk as well as a ferry to Fairbourne, a miniature railway and boat trips out to sea so that visitors can try their hand at mackerel fishing.

Region
Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.

Amenities
Oil central heating with woodburners and open fire. Electric Rangemaster double oven, AGA, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, wine-chiller, 2 x washing machines, 2 x dishwashers, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, library of books, games (inc. table bowls for the dining table) & DVDs.All fuel & power inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent, please bring own beach towels. Cot & highchair on request. Off road parking for 9 cars. Private garden with furniture and BBQ, games lawn with croquet (would be suitable for marquee/outside catering etc). Two well-behaved pets welcome (in tiled, heated basement room only). Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1 mile. Note: Private filtered water supply. Please note: check in is after 4pm. Please note: Electric Vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.

661nimmir

September 2021

The previous reviews echo most of our sentiments about this very comfortable holiday home so I won’t repeat any of it. Suffice to say we had a lovely stay here. I must mention how helpful Caroline was with all our enquiries and requirements right till our day of arrival. Thank you Caroline. We do have two suggestion to make. When it says 7 bedrooms with en-suite, it should be specified that one of the seven is not only smaller than the rest but has an en-suite not suitable for average built adults. One couple In our party felt they had been squeezed into children’s accommodation. A stairlift to the first floor would be very helpful for some mobility challenged members of a group. The views were lovely and so was the beach.

Mrs Patrick

February 2020

Fantastic holiday, warm cosy and beautifully decorated within keeping with its age.. Absolutely spotless everywhere and an abundance of kitchen equipment and serving dishes for more than the 14 of us that went. Caroline is lovely and a pleasure to talk to on prior to our arrival. We will be coming back, my children have had many a tear leaving this gorgeous home. Thank you very much Alex

Mr Jenkins

November 2019

Wonderful house set in a great location overlooking the coast roughly mid-way between Harlech and Barmouth.. House was extremely comfortable with plenty of facilities and a great range of rooms to fit all types/sizes of party. Very friendly and helpful owners. Highly recommended.

Mr Jenkins, November 2019

October 2019

This house is a one off.. the size was ideal for a large family gathering . Caroline the owner was very helpful a good time was had by all.

Mrs Hawkin

May 2019

Fabulous house.. Wonderfully kept. We all enjoyed living like lords for a week(even if we did have to do the catering). Weather not good enough to enjoy the outdoor facilities but snooker table was a hit. Very easy to get out and about and the local slate mine and children’s zoo were a good introduction to the area. Their cafe was also a winner. Only thing to mention - no ice cream scoop!! So obvious how great it was. Would return again if opportunity arose. Congratulations to all involved

Miss Dewar

March 2019

A well located property convenient for mountains and beach.. It was well equipped, clean and welcoming, perfect for a large group such as ourselves. We have already agreed that we will visit again next year.

Mr Jelbert

October 2018

Pensarn Hall is spacious, well heated, well equipped and well located for many interesting and scenic locations .. Wi-fi connectivity throughout the house is very good. The owners and local caretaker are all friendly and extremely willing to assist with any issues that may arise.

Mrs Hall

August 2018

Pensarn is a perfect setting for large families wishing to explore the beautiful Gwynedd coast.. The accommodation had everything a large group needed and catering for everybody’s needs was easy. The house was grand but in such a way that it was possible to relax and feel at home. We will definitely be back.

Mr Roberts

The location and accommodation were excellent.. The kitchen was very well equipped, especially for large family gatherings. Will certainly consider it again in the future

Mr Heathcote

July 2018

Super house can't be faulted

Mrs Eaton

Lovely house in a perfect location, ideally suited to a group of friends holidaying together.. En suite facilities were excellent, as was the kitchen and liv8ng space, and any slight problem dealt with very quickly. We had a wonderful time.

Mr Hughes

June 2018

Perfect location for a large group holiday..

Mrs Reynolds

May 2018

Pensarn Hall was spacious and impressive.. We loved having the seven en-suite bedrooms, the snooker table and the lovely garden. We would love to have known about the history of the Hall and wonder if the owners have thought about leaving some information for guests to read - we are sure others would be fascinated to hear about it. Thank you to Sykes and Caroline of Pensarn Hall for giving us the opportunity to enjoy it.

Miss Jones-davies

December 2017

You were helpful in the end when my previous booking was taken away from us on 3rd December, and had nowhere to take 11 people for Christmas at the very last minute, BUT Pensarn Hall was perfect and fitted us all excellently, and was nice and spacious..

Sally-Anne A

September 2017

A truly memorable week. The whole family gathered for a 90th birthday celebration and this lovely hall coped admirably. An amazingly well equipped kitchen with aga and rangemaster, a fantastic array of equipment. Bedrooms are all spacious, comfortable and clean with their own facilities. Lovely rooms downstairs allowing guests to spread out and chose their own entertainment, 2 tv rooms, a piano, snooker table, conservatory. The train station is a short walk away, enabling some of our non-driving guests to get there easily, direct from the Midlands. The beach is also nearby and has stunning views. We really did have a fabulous family gathering, and Pensarn Hall added to the whole experience by being warm, homely and welcoming. The only thing that would prevent us booking again is the lack of a downstairs bedroom. We managed this year but may not find it possible in the future which is unfortunate.

Miss Mitchell

As a large group of friends who like to meet up at a big cottage every year, Pensarn Hall met all our criteria.. The hall is well-equipped for a large group of adults to sleep, cook and have fun. The location is excellent and, despite some rain, we managed a lovely walk up Rhinog Fawr and a fantastic trip to the beautiful beach at Harlech, complete with a swim in the sea. Caroline was very helpful and thoughtful, providing milk, tea and biscuits that were very welcome. Overall a lovely holiday!

We had 4 children with us, the very large garden was a god send, they could play out without having to keep checking on them.. The view was amazing, and we were blown away with all the kitchen equipment and how many different dishes, glasses and other items, the large table/snooker table came in very handy. We could not have wanted for more.

Mr Payne

July 2017

An excellent house with something for all ages.. We were three generations baby to pensioner. Very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Plenty to do locally ranging from sandy beaches to Snowdonia. Local all weather venues enjoyed by our four under 5's were Harlech swimming pool and Llanfair Play barn. Pensarn station is at the bottom of the drive so unlike many remote properties it is possible to arrive by train. Also it provides an alternative for travel up and down the Welsh coast.

Mr Parsons

The property was excellent for a large family group of mixed ages as there are a number of living rooms and a large dining room ensuring everyone could eat together comfortably.. The only comments are that there are probably not enough mugs for a full house of people and there are not enough sharp knives, hardly any at all in fact, we were always scrabbling around trying to find the 1 small vegetable knife. All the other facilities were excellent as was the location close to the beach and walking areas.

Mr Clouston

May 2017

A wonderful place in wonderful surroundings..

machinmad

March 2017

We had a family gathering in February...the owners were great at giving assurance about the property before we arrived. It's a large old hall that has plenty of space and character. as it retains some of it's period features from a past time. It commands good view over the estuary, but you need a car as there's not much locally. The place is very clean and well supplied. The water pressure is a bit rubbish upstairs, but that wont detract from your stay.

CRCheshire

October 2016

Had a great long weekend at Pensarn Hall. It is really well equipped for a large group. Loads of space, really well equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms. Everything you need is provided. The station is at the end of the road, ( a bonus if you do a walk and need a lift back). Very pretty countryside accessible from the house. Harlech is an interesting walk away. Easy to book and all arrangements, information etc really helpful.

Mrs Edwards

October 2015

A house so full of character and history but yet warm, very comfortable and providing everything a family or group could possibly need. We had a wonderful second visit and hope to return as soon as possible. The house is situated in a stunning setting with gardens that are natural and sensitive to the environment.

Mrs Ustay

August 2015

We immediately felt at home and loved choosing the bedrooms all with their own bathroom. The kitchen was superb, and so well equipped. We would definitely recommend it to friends and consider another stay in the future.

Mrs Farmer

The house was excellent for a family such as ours with ages from 6 to 70, the youngsters loved the space, and the older members enjoyed the garden areas and conservatory. It is also situated in an area of beauty with lots to do for all ages.

Mr Gale

Plenty of space in the house, good facilities and character of house. The garden is great and the outlook from the house is lovely and interesting. The beach is close by and there is plenty to do in the area.

PhillVincentBetts

We sure hit the spot with this rental. We wanted to travel to North Wales to celebrate a family members birthday, someone who lives near Beddgelert, so my wife Bernie booked Pensarn Hall just over a year ago having read of the facilities available. There was to be 16 of us with ages ranging from a 3 year old right up to those in their (ahem) mid fifties and everything in between. Did we strike it lucky? Yep we sure did. We emailed our rental contact, Caroline, incessantly (sorry Caroline) with questions and clarifications and changes and confirmations. We always received a reply back very quickly and Caroline couldn't do more to accommodate us and make us feel as if this was going to be a great time, and a great time it was. Pensarn Hall was fabulous. Everyone and everything was catered for whether young or (ahem) older. We even had a well known superstore deliver all our groceries to us as we arrived - easy huh? The facilities were so well planned out from the fantastic super-sized kitchen with all mod cons to every bedroom with en-suite and enough room and rooms to host a FA Cup final (OK I exaggerated a little there) During our time (3 days) we only had one problem. We were short one Z-bed for one of the toddlers which we noticed shortly after arriving. I dropped Caroline a voicemail and 30 minutes later a very nice friendly man arrived with a Z-bed and set it up for us....problem solved. I know this sounds too good to be true but every one of us couldn't fault it. (Including the 3 year old..isn't that right Robyn? The point of the web site, in this instance, is to set your mind at ease if you are considering renting Pensarn Hall. Let me tell you....this is a no-brainer. Book it, enjoy it, and tell your friends about it. You will take away only fantastic memories Oh! and by the way a previous reviewer said it was difficult to find...not so, our sat nav took us right to it. There are two drives into the residence the best being the one with the "castle tower" style gate posts....with a sign saying "PENSARN HALL" !

Mrs Baker

March 2015

A lovely warm house with plenty of living space, not just bedrooms. Beautiful location and views.

Mr Hill

January 2015

A very comfortable large property that suited us very well. The location was very convenient too, with easy access up and down the coast by train and activities out the door.

Mrs Church

August 2014

We enjoyed the location and the view from the house and garden. The kitchen was so well equipped - absolutely everything we wanted. The conservatory was ideal for us all to sit and chat. The snooker table provided an extra activity in the evenings. En-suite bathrooms for every bedroom made life easy and it was beautifully maintained and clean.

Mrs Willey

April 2014

Pensarn Hall suited our purpose extremely well. We are 6 couples who holiday regularly together and we each prefer to have our own en-suite facilities and, therefore, Pensarn Hall was ideal. It was extremely well equipped and very clean and cosy. The views of the surrounding area from the house are superb and it is in a great position to be able to enjoy the sites and beauty of the surrounding area.

Mrs Cooper

December 2013

A beautiful house, lots of space for a family reunion. Spectacular views and access to the coast.

Mrs Sturdy

October 2013

An amazing property, well looked after, and thorough cleaners! Very handy for local places to visit. Very generously stocked with crockery and cutlery. Highly recommended.

July 2013

Our stay at Pensarn was a delight. Everything we could have asked for as a large family group was there available to us. We were most impressed with the house, it's contents and it's location. I hope that one day we will return.

Guest

Without doubt Pensarn Hall was one of the best venues that our group has used. We have been having annual get-togethers all round the country for the past 20+ years. We are a group of 13 or 14, so need a good house with space & as many en-suite bedrooms as possible. The kitchen was a delight, so well equipped and organised with plenty of Portmerion china. Pensarn met all our criteria. What a wonderful setting it would be for a large family Christmas gathering. There is plenty to do in the surrounding area. My only negative was the fact that if you brought a dog it would have to stay in the basement. I quite appreciate not having dogs in the house. I'm glad we didn't take ours.

Mrs Donkin

June 2013

Fantastic location and a wonderfully accommodating venue.

Mrs Jerrett

May 2013

We were all so impressed with Pensarn Hall, for our St George's hospital nurses reunion. We have been doing long weekends together for the last 30+ years and the general consensus was that this house was without doubt the best.

Miss Rees

April 2013

We loved the big house and all of the fittings.

Mrs Freeland

Fantastic property and location. Loads of room for a big family group. Loved the huge kitchen and the snooker table.

Mr Cronshaw

October 2012

Excellent accommodation with plenty to do in the vicinity.

Mr Hood

September 2012

Very comfortable, well-equipped house in an excellent location. We made contact with the owner on several occasions and she was extremely helpful, especially in helping us to organise a birthday celebration in the house.

Had a wonderful time staying here, clean,warm, and very comforable,all kitchen equipment supplied, absolutely loved it, didnt want to leave Central for all the places we wanted to visit. My only little ctiticism would be, that it wasn't sign posted and we had terrible trouble finding it, had to go and ask in the shop.

Mrs Stevenson

August 2012

Every eventuality seemed to have been foreseen. Super!

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Pensarn Hall in Snowdonia, Gwynedd