Plas Bryn Hir

Stunning Georgian Manor house in Criccieth, gateway to the beautiful Llyn Peninsula. Dog friendly.

• Quality Cottages are delighted to welcome this stunning Grade II listed Georgian manor house, a wonderful place to bring friends and family together in all seasons. This property may also be booked with Bwthyn yr Ardd (1198), which sleeps 6 &/or Bwthyn Stabal (1199) which sleeps 5. 
• Just a short walk from the golden sands of Criccieth and the seaside town's boutique shops and restaurants, Plas Bryn Hir is the perfect holiday destination.
• Arrive to the welcoming hallway where the original Georgian paneling has been kept as it has throughout the house. The staircases, leading up to the 1st and 2nd floors, are wide and shallow to accommodate the dresses worn in the 18th and 19th centuries.
• The elegant sitting room has been decorated and furnished to reflect the Georgian period with blue/grey walls, deep original alcoves and shutters on the windows. Beyond which is the 'library' again full of elegance with original built in cupboards and a beautiful painted screen, comfortable and peaceful. There is also a formal dining room on the ground floor.
• The luxury kitchen has heritage green units and a Rangemaster cooker, perfect for cooking your holiday meals.
• The family room beyond the kitchen was originally used as the ballroom, but now is the real heart of the house with room for all, plenty of seating, wide bay windows, a huge wood burning stove and a long dining table.
  
• Plas Bryn Hir offers 6 stylish bedrooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, most with original fireplaces. All 1st floor bedrooms have bathrooms, 2 en-suite and one private bathroom. The 2nd floor bedrooms share a shower room and there is another shower room on the ground floor.
• Sublime grounds surround the property. Relax on the veranda at the front to enjoy the lovely lawns encircled by woodlands. Listen to the riotous birdsong in Spring and Summer and enjoy the Autumn colours. This garden is heaven for children who will love playing in the woodlands. A gap in the wall at the end of the lawn has lovely views of the beach and bay looking across to Harlech and the mountains beyond.
• Sleeping 13 it can accommodate large groups - perfect for family and friends to get together. There are 2 other properties on the estate Bwthyn yr Ardd (Ref. 1198) and Bwthyn Stabal (Ref. 1199) sleeping 6 and 5 respectively – a total of 23 people can be accommodated for larger group bookings.
  * Note that the other two properties do not infringe on the privacy of the main house.
• The property is protected by CCTV cameras in the grounds, focused on the oil tank whilst guests are in residence and on the front door out of season.

• This delightful small seaside resort has 2 Blue Flag beaches positioned either side of a ruined castle which dominates the town high on the hill.
• Plas Bryn Hir is just a short stroll from the centre of the town where youÂ’ll find superb independent shops – butchers, bread and cake shop, excellent fishmongers with a great variety of fruit and vegetables.
• There are also good restaurants and tearooms. The newly opened DylanÂ’s right on the beach is an impressive art deco building designed by local architect and creator of Portmeirion. Its menu is full of local produce – choose from Welsh Mussels, Menai Oysters or local Welsh Lamb.
• Cadwalladers ice cream parlour near the castle has been a popular fixture in Criccieth since the 1930Â’s.

• This lofty landmark was the site of the last major rebellion by the Welsh against the English. The castle stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking Tremadog bay. A wonderfulplace to explore with plenty of fascinating history to digest.

• An annual gourmet extravaganza with lots of local street food to eat, local produce to buy, children's pizza making workshops, booze, music and lots of fun.

Wales Coastal Path 

• Goes along the clifftop passing a new modern house nominated on channel 4's 'Grand Design' award competition. The path then turns in land along riverbanks and rural lanes back to Criccieth.
• The David Lloyd Gorge Museum makes for an interesting afternoon with interesting films and memorabilia of Wales's only prime minister.

• Criccieth has two beaches, Marine Beach and Town Beach, to choose from and nearby is the pretty little cove of Borth y Gest. At Black Rock Sands you can drive your car onto the hard sand. As you motor the length of the peninsula you will find numerous beaches and coves for hours of entertainment.

• Boat trips leave from Porth Meudwy (National Trust) near Aberdaron to visit Bardsey, Isle of 20,000 saints. Once a place of religious pilgrimage it is now loved for its natural beauty, tranquility and abundant wildlife.

• Abersoch Angling run daily cruises throughout the summer. Fish for mackerel and take them home for the barbecue or enjoy a stunning wildlife cruise to see abundant seabirds, seals and dolphins.

• Experience year round thrilling adventures with friends or family. Try coasteering, kayaking, rock climbing, mountain walks, scrambling or abseiling with the help and guidance of experienced licensed instructors.

• Do visit mighty Caernarfon Castle and complete your day with a few hours on Victoria Dock browsing the shops, gallery and enjoying refreshments in the waterside cafes and restaurants.

Portmeirion 

• Portmeirion is an experience not to be missed. The Italianate village is just a 15 minute drive away, and was the beautiful create of the late architect Sir Clough Williams Ellis and it is still owned and run by the family.

Welsh Highland and Ffestiniog Railways

• Porthmadog town is home to the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highlands Railway. Choose a scenic heritage tour through Snowdonia scenery or mountain trip to Blaenau Ffestiniog, both cut a swathe through the mountains and valleys of Snowdonia.

Days away...

Visit the Snowdonia National Park for award winning epic adventure activities

• Zip World runs new, exciting and hugely popular attractions such as  Zip Wire which flies over the old slate caverns and Bounce Below inside the quarry where massive bouncy nets span the cavern for jumping sliding and climbing over walkways and slides - great fun.

Stunning Grade II listed manor house built in the Georgian period packed with original features and modern comforts. An ideal choice for extended families or friends sharing and their pet dogs.

6 bedrooms sleeping  a maximum of 13. 2 Doubles with Kingsize beds and ensuites (freestanding bath and shower cubicle) and 1 Twin. All on 1st floor. 2 Twins and 1 Family Room with Kingsize bed and Single bed on 2nd floor.

Bathrooms Bath, toilet & washbasin plus shower cubicle on 1st floor. Shower room on 2nd floor. Shower Room with 2 wash basins and toilet on ground floor. 

Kitchen Luxury fitted units with Rangemaster cooker, 2 under counter fridges and 1 under counter freezer.

Utility Room in the basement with washing machine, tumble dryer, small chest freezer, built in units with sink and extra fridge with large ice compartment.

Sitting Room elegant and stylish with Library beyond original built in Georgian cupboards.

Dining Room seating 8/10 with 2 comfy seats.

Family Room 2 large bay windows, large wood burning stove, ample seating, large TV with DVD box, long dining table and benches, a keyboard and an upright piano

Grounds extensive with lawns, woodlands, mature shrubs, colourful borders, garden furniture and barbecue. Please note - Care with toddlers

A refundable security deposit of £300 is required per booking.

Additional Information

 

Short breaks - No

WiFi - Yes

Changeover - Friday

Towels - Yes

Parking - Yes, ample

Fuel - Starter pack of logs inclusive May to September. Outside these dates £50 p/w. Extra logs can be ordered in advance

Dogs - 2. 1 dog free, 1 additional dog £50 p/w. Must be kept under control and grounds kept clean

Travel cot - Yes

Highchair - No