Set in an historic Welsh manor house once visited by poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, the three-star Plas Dolmelynllyn Country Hotel boasts ten distinctive rooms and pretty gardens six miles north of Dolgellau in the Snowdonia National Park. All individually-decorated rooms feature heating, en suite bathroom, hospitality tray, iPod dock and a television. Superior room upgrades, one containing a four-poster bed, are available. Plas Dolmelynllyn Country Hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout, free parking, an outdoor terrace and a dog-friendly policy. Old Hall Restaurant with its exposed beams serves locally-sourced evening meals. The Shelley dining room serves a full Welsh breakfast and there’s also a bar. The majestic countryside around the hotel is perfect for walking and mountain biking. The rugged Rhinog Mountains and famous Cadair Idris are nearby while Mount Snowdon is 35 miles away. It’s 20 minutes’ drive to Barmouth with its award-winning beach on the beautiful River Mawddach estuary.
This establishment occupies premises with a long history; indeed it still has Victorian and Tudor features. Therefore, many guests thought the hotel with its eclectic layout and idiosyncratic rooms was quirky and had bags of individual character.
Most reviewers said they liked the tranquil and beautiful location, which is surrounded by stunning Snowdonia countryside and pretty gardens. Guests thought it was convenient being just off the A470 main road but far away enough for traffic noise not to be audible. Lovers of the great outdoors were in their element at this quiet rural retreat where guests can visit nearby waterfalls, a gold mine, take walks in the wild Rhinogs or head to the coast for a day at the beach. Dog owners also liked being able to bring their pets with prior notice.
Being a small country hotel, many guests liked the way the hotel offered customer service with a personal touch and a leisurely ambience. Reviewers generally described the staff as friendly, helpful and brimming with local knowledge.
Occasionally guests reported dust on some of the furniture in the rooms, cobwebs and missing light bulbs. A few guests thought the rooms were a bit tired-looking for their taste. However, most said the rooms were more than adequately clean and comfortable for their stay.
Some guests struggled with the free Wi-Fi service, describing it as unreliable with sluggish speeds.
Guests occasionally encountered slow service and a limited menu during evening meals and there was a mixed reception for the food itself ranging from excellent to poor. Guests’ views on breakfast were more united with most saying they liked cooked options using bacon and sausages from the local farm.
No, Plas Dolmelynllyn Hall doesn’t offer pool areas.
Yes, Plas Dolmelynllyn Hall has a pet policy that may vary based on the room type or availability. Please check with the hotel directly to learn about their pet policy.
Yes, Plas Dolmelynllyn Hall provides Parking for guests.
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Plas Dolmelynllyn Hall is located in Ganllwyd, LL40 2HP, Ganllwyd, United Kingdom.
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