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Plas Dorothea

(Ref. 940742)

Talysarn near Penygroes, Gwynedd Show on map

Customer rating 4.3

How reviews work

A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 17 Guests

  • 6 Bedrooms

  • 4 Bathrooms

  • Pets: No

Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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  • our (10)
  • property (9)
  • location (8)
  • garden (8)
  • everything (8)
  • bar (7)

17 Customer Reviews

  • "We booked this accommodation mainly because it had 4 bathrooms."

    Only one shower worked properly. Ours was freezing. One went from too hot to too cold and had no in-between and the other had a hole which you had to plug so that the water came out of the shower head. There were steps with no bannister that were tricky for older members of the party. Also unless we opened all the windows (and the ground floor ones were locked) there was a nasty smell like something had died. Having said all that, the house was quirky,the setting was so peaceful and the patio was a lovely place to sit in the morning. There was plenty of room and the kitchen had everything we needed. A bit more care and attention and more help with the shower problems it could be really lovely.

    Thank you for your review and for reporting the above problems which we will investigate asap. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrew3.0★Sep 2026

  • "Ideal property for large family groups."

    The garden was amazing, our weather was excellent when we were there so we spent most of our time outdoors. The whole family were very happy with their accommodation. Plenty of places to visit nearby and the quarry next door was fascinating to walk round and explore.

    Thanks Susan for your fantastic review we are so pleased you and your family enjoyed your stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan5.0★Aug 2026

  • "We had a great stay this property is quite remote but easy to travel only short distances to coastal areas and into snowdonia a great location."

    The property was quite dated but very quirky the “bar” was fabulous we felt like we were in a pub every night the rooms were spacious and comfortable- though in need of a little TLC the managers were very helpful

    Thanks Margaret for your lovely review we are pleased you had a lovely stay The house is like the Forth Bridge there is always some work to be done Property Owner

    Reviewed by Margaret4.0★Jul 2026

  • "Firstly we had a truly fantastic week; hence the 5 star rating; our family of 11 from 9 to 66 years old was sad to leave."

    The star amenities are the Bar (we spent every night in the bar) and large back garden; the kids and adults loved both; beds comfy and loads of space for everyone. Some nice walks on the doorstep and lots to do within a 30 minute drive; the local Goat pub was very friendly. This property really needs a little maintenance and TLC to make it perfect; not too much because this would spoil the character of this 1800’s house; would we come back; a resounding yes.

    Reviewed by Terry5.0★Jul 2026

  • "Good location, good garden space and eating out space."

    Basic accommodation with everything needed. Value for money.

    Hi Janette Thank you for your review we are pleased you enjoyed your stsy Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janette3.0★Jul 2026

  • "Plas Dorothea is the ideal accommodation for large families and groups, the room sizes and amount of bathrooms caters for all."

    It was a great place for the children too, with loads of outdoor space and plenty of games to keep us all occupied. The accommodation offers a mixed decor with a mish mash of furniture, lots of knickknacks and is a little dated, but don't let that put you off! The kitchen has everything you need and there is a BBQ and garden furniture for outdoor eating/socialising. The bar/pub is an amazing asset, just stock it up and enjoy your own pub atmosphere

    Reviewed by Nina4.0★May 2026

  • "Managers really welcoming and helpful House is old and alittle run down but we loved it."

    Beds comfortable. House had everything we needed and plenty of room for our family of 12 and 2 dogs. Great safe garden for dogs. Lots of walks from house. Great location for exploring North Wales. Will book again Just one point, please could you sort windows so we can open them Thanks for a great xmas holiday

    Reviewed by Robina4.0★Dec 2025

  • "Family of 17 , including 4 children stayed for the weekend for my daughter's 30th birthday."

    Plas Doretha has everything you need and the pub was a bonus . Hosts are very welcoming and communication is very good. Lovely big garden with out door seating and BBQ if you are booking for the summer.

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Oct 2025

  • "Emma and her husband who look after the house were fantastic."

    Always willing to assist in everything we required. So friendly on sight eggs and wood. Really enjoy our stay, local pub the Goat was great, Parkers will be back.

    Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Oct 2025

  • "We had a wonderful stay, surroundings are beautiful in an isolated location."

    The property itself needs some TLC in terms of redecorating but we loved it. It is spacious, the kitchen has everything you could possibly need and the garden is beautiful, our dog loved it. The bar is where we spent the majority of the time and is full of games and entertainment, even karaoke. The new owners couldn’t do enough for us and were extremely helpful with a few issues we had with one of our vehicles. All in all a fantastic stay. Thank you

    Reviewed by Joanne4.0★Sep 2025

  • "Plas Dorothea is an amazing Holiday home."

    This is not just words but we really experienced it. A big thank you Emma, the manager, Glyn, property owner. Kids really enjoyed Plas Dorothea and they did not want to leave the place. We will certainly recommend Plas Dorothea to our friends and families. Thanks

    Reviewed by Anu5.0★Jul 2025

  • "This was a beautiful property that we all throughly enjoyed staying in for our weekend away in North Wales."

    All very unique and quirky - we especially loved the bar! The property manager was very welcoming and friendly, and ensured we had everything we needed to make our stay as nice as possible. Our only tiny suggestion would be that there are a couple of bits that could do with some maintenance such as a cupboard door in the kitchen that has a broken hinge, and I think one of the pullout beds was missing a couple of slats. Other than that I'd thoroughly recommend and would be very happy to stay again!

    Reviewed by Luke5.0★Jul 2025

  • "This is a delightful property full of character and in a lovely location."

    the property managers Emma & Stuart were fantastic and made us very welcome in every way . All in our party had a great time the only downside was the week went to quickly,hope to be back in the future .

    Reviewed by Keith5.0★Jul 2025

  • "Lovely property in a brilliant location!"

    Facilities and cleaning may need a slight improvement, however, owners were very fast to remedying any issues (within a day)! Would recommend shoes in the bar area! Additionally, I would recommend more tasteful bar decorations as some were rather dated.

    Reviewed by Tim4.0★Jun 2025

  • "A brilliant place to stay, an amazing house in great location our family loved it"

    Hi Andrew Thanks for your review we are so pleased you and your family enjoyed yourselves We would like to thank you for how clean and tidy you left the house it was a lovely surprise Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jun 2025

  • "A great property for a large gathering, the bar room is great."

    Nice big garden for our Easter egg hunt. Great location. Some nice walks immediately outside the gate. Beaches a short drive away.

    Thanks Karen for your lovely review We are pleased you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by Karen4.0★Apr 2025

  • "Lovely spot with plenty of room to get together with friends and the pub is fun."

    Quirky and needs quite a bit of maintenance, but we're used to camping and the kids enjoyed themselves.

    Hi Beccy thanks for your review we are pleased your family had a good time Property Owner

    Reviewed by Beccy3.0★Feb 2025

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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
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 1.7 miles, pub 1.8 miles, river 0.1 miles
  • Note: The dining area seats 15 guests
  • Note: Towels are not provided, please bring your own
  • Please note : no stag parties

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 close to main access and stairway.

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 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.

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

Where you’ll be staying

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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.

Note: Towels are not provided, please bring your own

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before midnight , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
  • Extras
  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.

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