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With its romantic bedrooms and views across the Menai Strait, the former country residence of the Armstrong-Jones family is 'steeped in history, love and charming details – a unique property'. 'Overlying the period details is a sheen of elegant country-house luxury.' Annie and Daniel Perks have preserved the romance of this Victorian home (with 17th-century origins), where Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon used to spend weekends, while also introducing modern comforts. Antiques, family portraits, memorabilia and signed photographs by Lord Snowdon decorate the rooms. Bedrooms are furnished with bold wallpapers, swagged curtains and a mix of antique and bespoke furniture. Some have four-posters or carved beds, others a fireplace or window seat. Readers staying in the Lady Armstrong-Jones room were pleased with the 'comfort, design, size and imagery'. Bathrooms vary from compact to opulent with gold fittings. Guests gather in the welcoming drawing room with its open fire and plump sofas before a dinner of 'superb food served by excellent staff'. 'The best use of seasonal produce I have seen for a February night in a long time.' The monthly changing menu from chef Daniel Ap Geraint might include herb-crusted lamb loin or halibut poached in kombu butter. 'An outstanding example of hospitality.' (Mary Coles, Shayna Roberts, CH )
Two Night Summer D,B&B Special Offer - Exclusive for GHG readers
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Two Night Summer D,B&B Special Offer. SUNDAY, MONDAY and TUESDAY 2 NIGHT DINNER, BED AND BREAKFAST OFFER. Secluded, intimate and romantic, Plas Dinas Country House is the perfect place to treat a loved one to a revitalising Summer escape. This offer is available on a Sunday, Monday or Tuesday evening during July, August and September 2025. Enjoy: A two-night stay in one of the beautiful individually styled bedrooms. A delicious Welsh breakfast on both mornings. A complimentary bottle of Champagne served on arrival. An exquisite dining experience in The Gunroom Restaurant worth £89.50 per person per night on BOTH evenings – their exceptional head chef Daniel Ap Geraint has just appeared on the finals of Great British Menu and have been awarded AA Restaurant with Rooms of the Year in Wales 2025/26. Classic Room - £770.00 per room based on a 2-night stay (Judges, Major or Peregrine). Luxury Room - £650.00 per room based on a 2-night stay (Butlers and Snowdon). Deluxe Room - £850.00 per room based on a 2-night stay (Lady Buckley and Llewelyn). Superior Deluxe Room - £930.00 per room based on a 2-night stay (Caroline, Lady Armstrong-Jones or Sir Robert). Princess Margaret Junior Suite - £990.00 - based on a 2-night stay. This two-night Dinner, Bed and Breakfast offer is available as follows: Available on a Sunday, Monday or Tuesday evening during the months of August and September 2025 and is exclusive to The Good Hotel Guide. To make a reservation please call the team on 01286 830 214 and quote #GHGPLAS. This offer cannot be booked online. This offer is non-transferable to other dates other than those dates listed. T&C's apply. Please mention the Good Hotel Guide when booking.
Hotel Details
Address
Bontnewydd, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 7YF, Wales
Telephone
Bedroom
11. 1 on ground floor.
Openings
all year except 23–27 Dec, closed Sun, Mon in Nov and Jan–Mar.
Background Music
in drawing room and dining room.
Children
over-12s welcomed, extra bed £50.
Dogs
allowed in 2 bedrooms and drawing room (£15 a night, welcome pack).
Prices
B&B doubles from £198. Set-price dinner £84.95. 1-night bookings refused New Year's Eve.
Facilities
drawing room, restaurant, private dining room, in-room TV, civil wedding licence, 15-acre grounds, unsuitable for wheelchair.
Location
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