Plas Dorothea

About this 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 open fire place, smart TV, DVD player 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 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.

Caernarfon (county town of Gwynedd) has much historic and cultural importance in North Wales. It is a popular tourist spot with its impressive 13th Century castle, well preserved town walls and delightful water front. During the season there are guided tours of the castle and special events including historic pageants. There is also a station for the Welsh Highland Railway, which passes through dramatic scenery, the village of Beddgelert and onto Porthmadog. Boat trips are available from the harbour and another attraction within walking distance of the town centre is Segontium, a Roman fort and museum, housing many important finds. Caernarfon offers a wide selection of shops and places to eat and is close to the lovely beaches of Ynys Mon (Anglesey) and the Lleyn Peninsula as well as the mountains and rivers of Eryri (Snowdonia National Park), including the renowned mountaineering town of Llanberis at the foot of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).

Accommodation

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.

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 and towels 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 8-10 guests