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Reviews of Plas Tan y Bwlch

Plas Tan y Bwlch, Snowdonia National Park Centre, Maentwrog , Maentwrog, LL41 3YU, United Kingdom

#3 of 3 hotels in Maentwrog

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Review score

Based on 484 B&B reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Interesting place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great old building set on a hill. Very impressive. The breakfast was self service with a choice of tea, coffee, juice, yoghurt, cereal, cooked options and toast. Staff very friendly and helpful Great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    7.0
    Split personality
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room and house as a whole were starting to look a little tired, but everything was in working order. Onsite cafe was not open during our stay in spite of it being what should have been a busy bank holiday weekend. Breakfast choice was a little limited. Whilst there was use of the Tudor Room (Lounge), which was the only room with a TV, the reception was barely good enough to watch it. Wifi dropped out every 15 minutes.

    Beautiful old house and gardens in the Welsh countryside. Large bedroom and use of lounge room. Amazing view.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    The perfect place for our large family gathering, we would love to return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The decor was a little tired and overall in need of some attention and it's a shame we couldn't get any drinks or snacks when we arrived after a very long journey (the tearoom appears to be closed)

    Beautiful old mansion in a stunning location with views across the valley and and river. Very friendly and efficient reception staff and the beds were comfortable. The self service breakfast was delicious with fresh fruit, yoghurt and cereals followed by a full English breakfast and freshly brewed coffee. We were a large family gathering of 11 adults and 7 children and there was plenty of communal space for us to gather in after breakfast before our days walking and before going out in the evening. Several pubs nearby for evening meals and a lovely woodland walk from the carpark, over the river and railway track - we were lucky enough to see the steam train pass by! The walk also included a stop at Tan y Bwlch station where we had tea and homemade cake! All in all a very pleasant weekend, in spite of the bad weather which prevented us from conquering Snowdon!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    7.0
    Great to stay in a beautiful building but very basic
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was very very basic but bed was good and room clean.

    Loved the location and lovely gardens. Good breakfast. Don’t be mistaken thinking it’s a hotel it’s not it’s just bedrooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Really good! The staff were exceptional - perhaps more warning that the rooms were basic and that it was a study centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A musty smell in the hallway

    The location and view from window. Breakfast was great and the room comfortable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Stunning building and views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't much not to like. I could have done with more than one pillow, and TVs in the room would be nice, but you can prepare for this by downloading a few films on a device or taking a good book. I would definitely go again.

    Beautiful building and beautiful surroundings. Not too far to drive to Porthmadog and Portmeirion. Nice pub a short walk away.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful location in the heart of North Wales - stunning views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beautiful location and views Great pub next door Excellent breakfast - very accommodating with dietary requirements. Provided gluten free sausages!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shampoo or soap

    Very comfortable, clean and nice location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    9.0
    A very pleasant weekend break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very beautiful building in equally beautiful surrounding countryside. Staff very pleasant and accommodating at all times, including answering questions before our stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good no complaints but tv
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tv

    Views staff breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    9.0
    Great location for Snowdonia
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely friendly helpful staff. Beautiful old building. Great base for exploring Snowdonia

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Just starting to get a little tired around the edges.

    Fantastic building. Lovely staff especially the breakfast crew, went above and beyond. Room was basic but comfortable. Great views.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful view overlooking the Afon Dwyryd.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was no TV in the room, but I used my computer to watch streamed TV instead.

    Very nice location set up the valley side with a wonderful view overlooking the Afon Dwyryd. The single room was a good size for a single.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    8.0
    Impressive building in lovely location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing obvious.

    Beautiful location, castle-like atmospheric building in lovely grounds. Staff very friendly. Nice breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    9.0
    Can’t wait to revisit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night

    The food was lovely, all the staff were polite, cheery and so helpful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    8.0
    It ticked all the boxes for me...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Light level in room was a bit dim - would benefit from brighter bulb! Otherwise no problems

    Superb Breakfasts. Was already aware of location as had previously attended seminars ( but not stayed) there. No TV in room - but that did not bother me in the slightest.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    7.0
    Plas Tan y Bwlch was as good as ever.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    It would have been better if booking.com had forwarded the guest information form you insisted I completed. There was information that should have been actioned. Completing it was a waste of time!

    Plas is great I worked there in the early eighties, when it was an HF holidays short season centre. Then Plas had a reputation for good food and they still serve good breakfasts.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff willing to help. It was amazing to stay in such an old and history rich place. The fact that you have to sit with other guests at breakfast helps conversation, making it also a great place to get tips for where to go the day.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    7.0
    Ideal for a few nights and solo travel / couple. But not the place for a ‘romantic’ break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I am there for them instead for me! An historical building taking in guest’s for its up keep. But fine by me 🙂

    It’s amazing history and positioning. The outside views are beautiful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    9.0
    Had a memorable stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Picturesque location, beautiful hotel and well maintained rooms. Jackie at the reception was very welcoming and really helpful. Would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bedside light was too dim. Needs a brighter bulb.

    I liked the fact that there was no TV in the rooms, which meant there were no loud noises from other peoples' TVs in the night. I liked the great spherical hash browns for breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building is gorgeous and the views amazing. Rooms are comfortable and spacious. Decent breakfast and friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    7.0
    Plenty to see in the area with option of walks from straight out of the door through the woodlands.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Breakfast was good and set us up for the day. Location was ideal for our needs and made a great base from which to explore the overall area.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wifi.

    Unique and lovely accommodation. Helpful staff. Very clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

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