Self-Catering at Plas Gwynfryn | Holiday Cottages in Snowdonia

Holiday home
Plas Gwynfryn is a detached Edwardian manor house on the edge of the North Wales village of Llanbedr near to Harlech. The property sleeps eighteen people and has eight bedrooms (five doubles, one twin, one family room and a single with a pull out bed) four of which have ensuites and two family bathrooms. The property also contains a fitted kitchen, a breakfast room, a dining room, a sitting room and a large hall with seating as well as four woodburners. Outside the property is plenty of off road parking and eight acres of gardens with a courtyard. outdoor furniture and a barbecue. Set in truly magnificent surroundings within the Snowdonia National Park, Plas Gwynfryn is a memorable holiday home, no matter what time of year you visit.

Accomodation Details
Eight bedrooms: Bridal Suite with king-size double half tester bed with en-suite double-ended bath, walk-in shower, twin hand basins and WC, 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room with 1 king-size double sleigh bed and 2 singles with basin, 1 x king-size double with adjoining door to 1 x single with additional pull-out trundle bed (single room can also be accessed from hallway), 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Separate basin and WC. Ground floor cloakroom. Fitted kitchen with AGA and door to breakfast room (seats 6) with woodburner. Dining room with woodburner. Sitting room with woodburner. Reception hall with woodburner, oak table (seats 8) and piano.

Area
The village of Llanbedr boasts shops and a pub and is set next to the River Artro. Harlech is a small town situated only three miles from Llanbedr and offers a 13th century castle, Royal St. David's golf course, shops and restaurants. Also within driving distance are Barmouth, the Snowdonia National Park and Cardigan Bay. Penrhyn Slate Quarry, located near Bethesda in North Wales, is home to Zip World Velocity 2, the fastest zip line in the world and the longest in Europe.

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 in reception hall, sitting room, dining room and breakfast room. Oil fired AGA, Gas Range Master oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 52" TV with Sky HD entertainment extra including Sky movies, DVD, WiFi, selection of books. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburners inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 10 cars. Bike storage. Eight acres of grounds and landscaped gardens including 3 one acre lawns, a formal rose garden, woodlands, inner courtyard, front veranda, garden furniture, large charcoal BBQ and views over the Artro Forest and Rhinog Mountains. EV Charging Point (Please note: 40p Unit Rate). Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. Note: No hen or stag parties. Note: The garden contains unprotected drops, steep steps and slippery paths and there is a small unfenced pond in the garden, care to be taken at all times. Note: Occasionally the owners may be in residence in their house in the grounds. Note: There are a range of catering options available during your stay, by arrangement with the owner. Please Note: Good Housekeeping bond is £500 Christmas 2024 breaks are available from the 20th December x 7 nights at this property Please call Reservations to make this booking so we can confirm the rental

Worslesr

August 2023

Stayed here for a week with a party of 12 adults, 4 kids and a big dog. The house is superb with more than enough room for the 18 capacity. Rooms are decorated and furnished to fit the early 20th century feel of the property (Built circa 1905) and we found it comfortable although the sofas in the lounge were quite saggy and really needed renovating, also a few chairs in the hall needed the seats renewing. Other than this the property seemed well maintained and the extensive gardens are magnificent (gardener comes twice a week). There is a large lounge equipped with a rather dated flat screen TV (but who comes to the Welsh countryside to watch TV). The dining room has a large 18 seat table which was great for family gatherings at dinner and there was also a more cosy breakfast room next to the kitchen which was always warm with the heat from the always on AGA in the kitchen. The kitchen is well equipped with a large fridge (although we did find this quickly filled with food for 16 of us) and a separate freezer (In a pantry area off the kitchen) plus dish washer and washing machine also in the pantry. There is an always on AGA plus a separate Gas Range cooker. We did have an issue with the Gas Range when we were there when it suddenly went faulty but Caroline the owner was quickly on hand and provided us with an alternative. There was a good selection of cutlery utensils, glasses and cups to cater for 18. The grounds are extensive and well maintained. Our kids (and big kids) loved playing on the large lawn out of the front of the property whilst adults watched on from the large veranda. We found this a superb facility for early evening wind downs after days out discovering the local countryside and coast. The house is perfectly located far enough out in the county and up a long drive to feel secluded and yet only 10 minutes walk into the village of Llanbedr with its lovely Victoria Inn and only 10 minutes drive to the beach or the larger town of Harlech (With its castle). Overall I would be very happy to recommend this property for large groups.

Dr Lieu

March 2020

This house is amazing, absolutely beautiful, with a mix of old and new.. The house is equipped with everything you would need for a get away and the hospitality was brilliant. It's close by to shops and pubs and the nearby walks are stunning.

Dr Tomlinson

September 2019

Excellent house for family celebration.. Lots of space Kitchen well equipped and bedrooms lovely . Plenty of room for 15 plus dog and Caroline really helpful about information about the area which is beautiful

Dr Tomlinson, September 2019

July 2019

We really enjoyed our extended family holiday and a 90th Birthday celebration at Plas Gwynfryn.. The kids particularly loved the large house and extensive gardens as did we all. The area is wonderful and the staff and owner were very friendly and helpful. For a large group, such as ours, it was also very reasonably priced.

Mr Henderson, July 2019

Fantastic house & gardens.. No need to go out to look for something to do

Mrs Robinson

December 2018

Wonderful house in a beautiful location.. Spacious rooms and plenty of communal areas for our extended family (and dog) to enjoy. The kitchen was well equipped and we were able to self cater for our Christmas week very comfortably. The owner Caroline was attentive and helpful. The Wi-fi signal struggled a bit, but for us that was not a big issue. We’d thoroughly recommend this house for a group of friends or large family.

Miss Ross

November 2018

We had an absolutely fantastic time at Plas Gwynfryn.. It was the perfect size for the whole family (13 of us - with ranging ages from 25 - 82) to relax and not feel overcrowded. We booked it to celebrate my dad's 60th birthday which was a surprise (he was so overwhelmed by everyone being there and in a such amazing setting). The house felt really comfortable and homely, you can tell that a lot of time and care has been put into the upkeep. There we're lots of nice little touches, logs and kindling to use for the log burners, sky tv, and a it was very kind of the hosts to provide us with some provisions. The grounds are stunning, we enjoyed exploring them and the location is perfect, surrounded by mountains and not far (walking distance) from shops and a pub. We received a warm welcome from Christine and Paddy who really took the time to show us around. Caroline was also fantastic, always just a text away and was very helpful. The whole family had a such great weekend, we just wish we could have stayed longer! Thanks again to Caroline, Christine and Paddy :)

Miss Duch

A most fantastic weekend break.. We really enjoyed the peace and quiet of the location, the house is absolutely beautiful, the beds are comfy and the gardens are a dream. We couldn’t have asked for more! The only small hint I would give is to bring a knife sharpener if you are cooking butternut squash soup like us ;)

Mr Dekker

September 2018

There was initial confusion about the extra £250 Good Housekeeping Bond.. The property was large, for 18 people: the dishwasher broke halfway through the week and the frig leaked throughout the week and we had no control over the heating. The dishwasher was not fixed and the compensation we received was two bottles of wine, a wheelbarrow full of logs, additional tea towels, a bottle of fairy liquid, two sponges and several apologies. It did not seem to add up. It was also advertised that there was a possibility of outside catering at the property and we were then quoted £45 head for a 3 course meal. When I mentioned that I found that a bit pricey but was interested in other options the outside caterers let me know that they were no longer available. Brilliant location, lovely house and gardens and great pub, Ty Mawr, nearby. We had a great time!

Mrs Ankers

Excellent Caroline was really lovely and helpful, plenty to do around the area, grounds are lovely to walk around, played murder mystery at the manor which was brilliant with the setting the house is in, well worth a visit ..

Mrs Sims

August 2018

The house and grounds are simply outstanding and yet Plas provided a home for 16 of us young and old to enjoy! Wonderful, liveable, special place x

Champions05

July 2018

I booked the house with my partner and 10 friends to celebrate my 50th birthday and had a wonderful time in this beautiful house and grounds making happy memories. The house is close to the lovely village and beach and a short walk from 3 pubs. The house is full of character, tastefully decorated, comfortable and clean rooms. Kitchen fully equipped and spacious pantry. Bedrooms spacious, bathrooms lovely with plenty of room to find your own space. The extensive private gardens and grounds are beautifully kept. The house is well maintained and well equipped. We were very well looked after by Chris and Paddy, who with their team prepared, cooked and served a superbly delicious home cooked meal to top restaraunt standard. They dressed the table with flowers and herbs and it could not have been a more perfect setting for the unexpected added surprise of a marriage proposal. This was kindly followed the next morning, with a bottle of fizz and card from Caroline the owner. We laughed, we cried and had so much fun at Plas Gwynfryn. It is a special week I will never forget, in a beautiful setting with loved ones. We all looked forward to the week and it certainly exceeded our expectations. We will return. x

This is a delightful house, tastefully refurbished to reflect its age and character.. The location is ideal, nestled in the most beautiful landscaped gardens and providing easy access to the Snowdonia National Park or if inclined the beautiful beaches of Harlech and others. The town of Llanbedr is in easy walking distance and provides a great pub, a number of very nice restaurants and a little village shop. There were 12 of us and a couple of dogs, the dogs could safely roam the gardens sniffing out rabbits and other wonders, whilst we played croquet and the youngsters went to the town or walking in the ‘sunshine’ !!. No downside to this place we felt well looked after by the owner, gardener, caterers and cake maker (my wife’s birthday). I think we all shed a tear when we left and will certainly return.

Tracy G

May 2018

Absolutely loved this place. House, gardens, village, Brilliant! Perfect position for sightseeing. The most tranquil place I have ever visited.

Plas Gwynfryn is a fabulous base for exploring the surrounding area.. The grounds are spectacular, our children from 4yrs to 11 had a great time adventuring around the garden and the lawns are perfect for a game of rounders! The bedrooms are very comfortable and quite luxurious, the hot water for showers can be a bit temperamental when with a large group, but the bathrooms are all very nice. The downstairs living space is great with a very large but cosy lounge. The kitchen is quite well equipped but it is quite small and quite difficult to navigate when you're cooking for a large group. Overall we had a fantastic stay in North Wales, I would definitely recommend Plas Gwynfryn to friends and family.

NP10

April 2018

We stayed as a group of friends including 10 adults and 8 children. The house is fantastic and it was a real pleasure to stay in such an impressive home. The house and gardens are huge and very well kept; despite there being 18 of us we never felt on top of one another. The children had a fantastic time exploring the gardens and made the lounge their own den! We also travelled with two dogs who loved the courtyard and gardens. All in all a great house in a fantastic location - less than 5 minutes walk from local pubs, restaurants and shops.

Miss Hartwright

November 2017

Quite simply breathtaking! Such a find I almost don't want to tell anyone about it. Everything about the house is amazing, but the icing on the cake for us were the catering company that the house recommended. We were spoiled rotten all weekend.

Richard C

September 2017

This is a fantastic place as a base to explore this great corner of Wales. Locally there are a couple of pubs, about five minute walk away and a little supermarket in the village, take a torch though as when it's dark here it is dark! It is a great setting for a house. The grounds are lovely, huge lawns and some great rock garden areas to explore, the dogs we had with us were in heaven. The house looks amazing from the outside. It's hard to be too critical of such a grand house but it could be taken to another level, inside it just wasn't as grand as the outside! It was a little tired and would need some money spending on it, soft furnishings, sofas, new carpets, which were getting thread bare on stares. A jacuzzi and a good sound system would be great additions. The dining area also smelt of cigarette smoke but it was certainly large enough for us all. The Wifi never worked for anyone, good in some ways I suppose, all of us love a bit of surfing, it did of course make us more sociable though! In a rental like this all of the rooms really should have ensuites and downstairs another bathroom would be a good idea. The kitchen also needs a bit of attention, it wasn't the sexy new kitchen most of us love. It has two ovens, which were fine but the fridge was poor as was the sink, they don't belong in such a great building. That said it was full of character and charm, we had a superb time and don't let my comments put you off staying here or having your wedding, it was great.

Received a very warm welcome from Patrick and Christine, the owners representatives, who showed us around the house and pointed out the various facilities and fire exits.. The building and its contents were well maintained and presented, and there were more than enough facilities to occupy everyone. The grounds are quite large, and very well maintained and a credit to the gardener whom we often saw beavering away in the distance. Overall an excellent holiday accommodation, and one we would highly recommend.

Mrs Nobes

June 2017

Stunning venue! I would strongly recommend this place to anyone! The grounds are just wonderful and we will be going back.

Mrs Jago

April 2017

A perfect setting for a family holiday.. Accommodation was special. An overall rewarding holiday with lasting memories.

Mrs Lewis

June 2016

It was perfect for a large group and nice to not have any mobile phone signal for proper peace and quiet! The cottage is quite stunning and we all felt we would like to return.

kjslawrence

May 2016

We booked the property for an extended family get together for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. The kitchen was really well stocked making it easy to cater for large family meals, the bedrooms all beautifully decorated and comfortable and the gardens were just amazing for games and wandering around. It did get a little cool in the evenings so we made good use of the wood burning stoves in the main entrance hall and lounge. A lovely place to spend time

Mr Muhammad

Fabulous cottage with huge space and amazingly beautiful and enormous lawns with lush green and well maintained grass. The kitchen is well equipped with all the necessary crockery and the space for breakfast as well as the dinning hall is very spacious with fireplace and beautiful views of gardens outside.The bathrooms and shower are absolutely fantastic. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to go back again - hopefully!.

Mrs Lewis, June 2016

Fabulous cottage with huge space and amazingly beautiful and enormous lawns with lush green and well maintained grass.. The kitchen is well equipped with all the necessary crockery and the space for breakfast as well as the dinning hall is very spacious with fireplace and beautiful views of gardens outside.The bathrooms and shower are absolutely fantastic. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to go back again - hopefully!.

Mr Muhammad, May 2016

A very comfortable property, its spaciousness meant our large family group weren't on top of each other.. Fabulous views and gardens,great for exploring. Very good Location near waterfalls and village.

Mr Chaudhary

September 2015

It was a well looked after property with great owners and housekeepers. Our family absolutely loved it! We have already booked the property again to return next year!

Mr Ball

A very comfortable property, its spaciousness meant our large family group weren't on top of each other. Fabulous views and gardens,great for exploring. Very good Location near waterfalls and village.

holidayguest2015

August 2015

We enjoyed our stay at Plas Gwynfryn this is a truly fabulous house set in stunning gardens with amazing views. Very high standard of accommodation with lots of space for our extended family to stay without being on top of each other. The dogs had plenty of room for there beds in the kitchen area without being in the way. Lovely walks close by and Harlech beach which is dog friendly and stretches for miles. Would recommend.

Mr Ball, September 2015

It was a well looked after property with great owners and housekeepers.. Our family absolutely loved it! We have already booked the property again to return next year!

karen4c

April 2015

This place was an amazing find for a family celebration. The house is so well equipped and pretty much everything you could need to cater for 10 in the kitchen. The gardens were absolutely spectacular - and we all enjoyed exploring them (there are steep areas that would not be good for anyone wobbly on their feet). However there are also great expanses of beautiful, lawned areas. Minutes to the beautiful beaches. We had an absolutely amazing week and I have no doubt we will be back again very soon. Was such a breath taking property and even better because we could take our dogs too.

Mr Chaudhary, August 2015

Plas Gwynfryn is a large house that accommodated our family perfectly.. The dinning room and lounge were amazing and the children loved the freedom to roam the house. The room next to the kitchen served us well for breakfasts and lunch and doubled as a small playroom. The garden is spectacular with extensive lawns and winding paths around trees and shrubbery.

Mrs Parkinson

October 2014

Plas Gwynfryn is a large house that accommodated our family perfectly. The dinning room and lounge were amazing and the children loved the freedom to roam the house. The room next to the kitchen served us well for breakfasts and lunch and doubled as a small playroom. The garden is spectacular with extensive lawns and winding paths around trees and shrubbery.

w70vey

Just stayed at the PLAS GWYNFRYN for my son's 21st birthday for 1 week. Accommodation & surroundings superb. 10 adults and two children stayed yet plenty of space, Loved cooking with the Aga (first time). Highly recommended.

Mr Leslie

July 2014

This is an amazing country house ideal for large family or friends gathering. The house and gardens are very well kept and the setting is fantastic.

Mrs Parkinson, October 2014

This is an amazing country house ideal for large family or friends gathering.. The house and gardens are very well kept and the setting is fantastic.

Mr Hawes

June 2014

A fantastic location - both the area and the house and grounds were superb. Surprised this does not already have a 5 star rating as I honestly can't see anything to fault at all.

Mrs Chadwick

Fantastic gardens, beautiful and lots of space for the children to play (and the dog!). The house has such character and beauty. It's a joy even to just stand at the sink and do the dishes looking out on the lawn! Very relaxing and a beautiful location. There is a fantastic view from every window. The owner was very friendly and helpful. The interconnecting Family room was of particular use to us. You can keep the children close without disturbing them when you go to bed. Perfect. Loved cooking on an AGA for the first time but for choice there is also a gas cooker, which is useful and also WiFi was very useful. Loved the place. Want to go back!

anne M

14-17 family members including an infant and a few stayed only an evening stayed at this beautiful well kept manor. We stayed over the Easter holiday and had a truly wonderful time. The kitchen was well equipped to handle large meals for everyone as well as the large dining room table where everyone could eat together. The gardens are beautiful and we spend many sunny days (yes sun!) outside playing cricket and giranemo (giant jenga). In the evenings we would play games in the large family room. Everyone had plenty of space and they were so accommodating to my infant supplying us with highchair and pack and play. The bathrooms are lovely and you are within walking distance to town. This manor and the keeper, Caroline was absolutely amazing. Being able to stay in such a beautiful, loved home with such a large group was wonderful. There are several trails and hikes right off the property and space everywhere. I would absolutely recommend Plas Gwynfryn to anyone looking to have a comfortable, top notch stay in Wales/Gwynedd. And a bonus, Castle Harlech is very close and so worth the trip!!

Mr Leslie, July 2014

A fantastic location - both the area and the house and grounds were superb.. Surprised this does not already have a 5 star rating as I honestly can't see anything to fault at all.

Mrs Morris

May 2014

The house and gardens were stunning and the welcome we had on arrival was brilliant. We as a family booked Plas Gwynfryn for my nieces 30th birthday; the size of the dinning room and lounge meant we could enjoy family dinners and time just relaxing all together. Will definitely be coming back.

Mr Gore

We liked the outdoor space and gardens, the private aspect and peacefulness of the area. The house was excellent and met all of our families needs. Our grandchildren are asking can we go again, that says it all!

Mr Hawes, June 2014

Mrs Chadwick, May 2014

The house and gardens were stunning and the welcome we had on arrival was brilliant.. We as a family booked Plas Gwynfryn for my nieces 30th birthday; the size of the dinning room and lounge meant we could enjoy family dinners and time just relaxing all together. Will definitely be coming back.

Mrs Morris, May 2014

April 2014

We liked the outdoor space and gardens, the private aspect and peacefulness of the area.. The house was excellent and met all of our families needs. Our grandchildren are asking can we go again, that says it all!

Mr Gould

November 2013

We particularly enjoyed the surroundings, the house, the welcome. This was a wonderful overall setting for a family holiday. The local butcher, and the people whom we met were cheerful and helpful, and very proud of their village, the produce and their country. This was a warm and friendly break.

Mr Gore, April 2014

October 2013

We particularly enjoyed the surroundings, the house, the welcome.. This was a wonderful overall setting for a family holiday. The local butcher, and the people whom we met were cheerful and helpful, and very proud of their village, the produce and their country. This was a warm and friendly break.

Mrs Thorne

September 2013

The house was all I could have dreamt. Views of the mountains from the lawns where we flew kites in front of the house. Wonderful kitchen complete with Aga. Wonderful gardens never fully explored. Natural rookeries, orchard, rose garden. Ease of access to wonderful beaches. It was all magnificent and totally comfortable. I am sad it is over, but will enjoy the memories for years to come. I would recommend it 1000% to anyone.

Mrs Berk

August 2013

The building was amazing! In a beautiful area. The grounds were inspirational and impeccably maintained. The upstairs bedrooms were very well decorated and the kitchen was extremely well stocked with all cooking/ dining requirements. We loved our holiday home, it was huge and it was perfect for our extended family getaway!

Guest

A group of friends who met as students in 1969 - five boys and one girl - plus three wives who've come long since all get together once a year, and this year I found Plas Gwynfryn which looked like a great place for us. And that's exactly how it turned out. Excellent accommodation in an excellent location with access to such a great variety of holiday activities, from castles to countryside, from great little railways to sandy beaches.

Mr Gould, October 2013

The house was all I could have dreamt.. Views of the mountains from the lawns where we flew kites in front of the house. Wonderful kitchen complete with Aga. Wonderful gardens never fully explored. Natural rookeries, orchard, rose garden. Ease of access to wonderful beaches. It was all magnificent and totally comfortable. I am sad it is over, but will enjoy the memories for years to come. I would recommend it 1000% to anyone.

The beautiful grounds were highly maintained and very peaceful..

Mrs Whitehead

June 2013

The beautiful grounds were highly maintained and very peaceful.

Mrs Macpherson

April 2013

The house, grounds and locality were second to none.

Macandcath

We took the kids, and the grand kids. Superb accommodation. Superb gardens. Wonderful location. Great welcome. The place is well equipped and very comfortable. Two good pubs within easy walking distance. Lots of well-marked footpaths in the area, some start just by the house. Good beaches close by as well.

Mrs Whitehead, June 2013

The house, grounds and locality were second to none..

January 2013

Fabulous house and grounds, very excellent helpfull staff. Local pub has great staff and food.

We enjoyed the space to all get together without being on top of each other, the overall area was so beautiful, we enjoyed walks in the grounds, and everybody we met were so friendly..

Mrs Smith

November 2012

We enjoyed the space to all get together without being on top of each other, the overall area was so beautiful, we enjoyed walks in the grounds, and everybody we met were so friendly.

Mr Delamere

October 2012

This property was one of the best our family have ever used. Everything about the house and gardens were perfect! Highly recommend, not to be missed.

Mrs Smith, November 2012

This property was one of the best our family have ever used.. Everything about the house and gardens were perfect! Highly recommend, not to be missed.

Mr Chase

August 2012

We liked the setting of the property, the beautiful scenery, the spaciousness of the property and the close proximity to beaches. It was lovely to be able to spend our holiday with all the family in one property. We all had a very enjoyable time.

Mr Delamere, October 2012

July 2012

We liked the setting of the property, the beautiful scenery, the spaciousness of the property and the close proximity to beaches.. It was lovely to be able to spend our holiday with all the family in one property. We all had a very enjoyable time.

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