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Plas Dorothea

Talysarn near Penygroes, North Wales & Snowdonia (Ref. 940742)

Menai Holiday Cottages rating

  • 17 Guests

  • 6 Bedrooms

  • 4 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • This property caters for up to 17 guests
  • Six bedrooms
  • 1 x double with sofa bed and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • 1 x double
  • 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • 1x double with sofa bed
  • 1 x super-king-size with en-suite bath, basin and WC
  • 1 x ground-floor family room with double and single, this is close to the front door and the stairs
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, his-and-hers basin, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with open fire, smart TV, DVD player and dining table with seating for 6 guests
  • Bar with woodburning stove inglenook fire place
  • Oil central heating
  • Oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, hairdryer
  • TV, WiFi, CD player, and darts board
  • Fuel, power, a starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen are all included in the rent
  • 2 x highchairs and a travel cot available on request
  • Ample off road parking within a private driveway
  • Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture and gas barbecue
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 1.7 miles, pub 1.8 miles, river 0.1 miles
  • Note: The dining area seats 15 guests

The property

Talysarn 1.7 miles.

Plas Dorothea is a detached country house in Talysarn, Gwynedd, North Wales.

This spacious house is suitable for a family reunion or a long-awaited friend's trip, with an impressive bar, a large enclosed garden, and mountain views.

A private pebbled driveway leads up to the house.

Entering the property, many can appreciate its original tiled flooring; honing into this property's traditional feel.

There is a downstairs bedroom with a convenient en-suite.

Across the hall is a sitting/dining area with an inglenook fireplace, TV, and a spacious dining area.

Towards the rear of the property are the stand-out features of this home; an impressive bar with seating and a darts board for some friendly competition, and the kitchen is nearby to rustle up some pub-like grub.

If you are the grill master of the group, you can utilise the garden with a barbecue in the patio area; the kids and pets can play on the lawn, and mornings can be enjoyed with the surrounding views of the mountains.

Upstairs there are five more bedrooms, some with sofas, TVs, and some with en-suites but all with character and plenty of space to rest for the night.

With peaks, paths, and plenty of scenery visit Eryi National Park (Snowdonia), the largest national park in Wales, and be sure to enjoy the starry sky at night as there is little to no light pollution.

Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways is a steam train with observation seats that can be booked for unobstructed views of the stunning scenery through the Welsh mountains.

Caernarfon Castle, is a beautifully preserved 13th-century waterfront castle, with an interesting history to read up on and if you want to climb up the steep winding stairs; you will be rewarded with sunset views from the top.

For a family day out, Pili Palas Nature World is a great place for children to get up close to various animals and insects.

Book Plas Dorothea in North Wales the perfect pad for reunions.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £700.

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About the location

PENYGROES

Llanberis 8 miles; Caernarfon 6.5 miles.

The lovely quiet village of Penygroes is situated around six miles from the historic castle town of Caernarfon, bordering the Snowdonia National Park with beautiful scenic walks and mountain views easily accessible. A good selection of shops, cafes and pubs are available in the village and the wider local area is full of restaurants and activities such as golfing, swimming, tennis, surfing and horse riding to name but a few. Plas Dinas Country House is also nearby, which is home to some great history as well as The Gun Room restaurant. The beaches on Anglesey and the Llyn Peninsula can be reached in about half an hour, while the beach at Dinas Dinlle is just a 10-minute drive away. Nearby, Caernarfon is home to Caernarfon Castle, which is well worth a visit, with further shops and cafes available, as well as steam train trips. Portmeirion is also a short distance away, featured in the TV series ‘The Prisoner’. Just 8 miles away is the Welsh Heritage centre which has a licensed cafe at Nant Nwrtheyrn with magnificent sea views from it's decked dining area. Beddgelert is a very attractive village, surrounded by the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, with a fabulous arts and craft shop, and several pubs. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas