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Plas Dinas Country House Caernarfon

About

The ancestral home of the Armstrong-Jones family where Lord Snowdon and HRH Princess Margaret once lived, this historic country house is set in 15 acres with beautiful scenery. Winner of Condé Nast Johansens Best Hotel for Romance, AA Wine List Award Wales 2025, Best Hotel and Beest Place to Eat at the Natonal Awards by Visit Wales 2025, Hotel of the Year 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 in North Wales and Awardd a place in The Times Tp 100 Places To Stay 2025.

Eleven individually designed rooms designed around the Armstrong-Jones room provide luxury accommodation, while the award-winning Gunroom restaurant headed up by Head Chef and TV personality Daniel ap Geraint is a Michelin guide listed restaurant offering a romantic dining experience that celebrates local and seasonal produce. Head Chef Daniel appeard on Great British Menu 2025 winning the Wales regin weeek and then coming 2nd in the finals for the starter and joint 3rd for the mains. Whether you are looking to relax by a log fire in the Drawing Room or explore the beautiful gardens, you will relax the minute you arrive. The 400-year-old house still contains much of the family memorabilia & antiques making it a unique & interesting place to stay.

The Welsh Highland Railway goes through the grounds at Plas Dinas and makes for a delightful sight and sound during the summer months. This 5* Country House is full of quirks, with original 400 year old walls and unbelievable amount of character.

People travel from all over the world to experience this fabulous County House. Being located just 17 minutes by car from Llanberis and Snowdon, a short drive through the incredible Snowdonia National Park to Zip World or less than 10 minutes to Rib Ride around the island of Anglesey. Plas Dinas is perfectly located to experience so many wonderful attractions, from adrenaline filled to a walk around the National Trust properties, Caernarfon Castle or experience the incredible award-winning beeches located on Anglesey. There are beachs galore to explore. 

Further information is available on our website.

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
11
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Classicfrom £169.00 to £200.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Deluxe£269.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Junior Suitefrom £279.00 to £369.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Luxuryfrom £189.00 to £229.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Superior Deluxefrom £219.00 to £280.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Facilities

Booking & Payment Details

  • American Express accepted
  • Travel agent bookings
  • Visa/Mastercard accepted

Catering

  • Evening meals
  • Licenced (table or bar)
  • Restaurant open to non-residents
  • Snacks/afternoon tea
  • Special diets available
  • Vegetarian diet available

Heating Facilities

  • Central heating
  • Real log/coal fires

Languages

  • Staff fluent in French
  • Staff fluent in Italian
  • Staff fluent in Welsh

Laundry Facilities

  • Ironing facilities

Leisure Facilities

  • Golf available (onsite or nearby)

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Conference facilities

Parking

  • Private parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
  • Lounge for residents' use
  • Television available
  • Totally non-smoking
  • WiFi or internet access

Room/Unit Facilities

  • Hairdryer
  • Minibar in bedrooms
  • Radio
  • Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
  • Television

Site Features

  • Building of historical interest
  • Garden

Target Markets

  • Coach parties welcomed
  • Hen/Stag Dos NOT Accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Situated off the A487 in the village of Bontnewydd, 1.5 miles South of Caernarfon.

Plas Dinas Country House

5 Visit Wales Stars 5 AA Gold Stars 5 AA Gold Stars 5 AA Gold Stars 5 AA Gold Stars 5 AA Gold Stars 5 AA Gold Stars Guest Accommodation
Bontnewydd, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL54 7YF

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)

Gradings

  • 5 Visit Wales Stars
  • 5 AA Gold Stars Guest Accommodation
5 Visit Wales Stars 5 AA Gold Stars Guest Accommodation

Awards

  • The AAAA Breakfast Award AA Breakfast Award 2021
  • The AAAA Dinner Award AA Dinner Award 2016
  • Visit WalesVisit Wales Gold Award Visit Wales Gold Award 2016
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2022

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