Plas Bryn Hir
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Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we have temporarily adjusted our check-in to 5:30pm and check-out to 9:30am. Thank you for your understanding.
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Cleaned and safe to visit
We are working with all our property owners to ensure property cleanliness and hygiene standards are consistently met. The owners of Plas Bryn Hir have been advised on the latest NHS and government guidelines.
Entire Home To Yourself
You will be staying in this entire home with you and your loved ones.
Contactless entry
This property also has contactless entry, meaning you do not need to be physically greeted by the owner to receive the keys to enter this property.
Staggered Check-in and Check outs
We are advising all our owners and guests that we recommend they offer staggered checkin/outs to ensure there is adequate time between any two bookings to allow for a full and proper clean for your safety.
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Plas Bryn Hir was handpicked by our team to join our portfolio. Here's just a few of the reasons we think you'll love staying in Plas Bryn Hir too!
- Grade II listed Georgian manor house
- Private grounds with sea views
- Ten minutes walk to the centre of Criccieth
- Pets welcome
- Can be booked with adjoining properties ref:1198 Bwthyn yr Ardd & 1199 Bwythyn Stabal for large parties
- Coastal Area
- Dog Friendly
- Sea Views
- WiFi
- Private Parking
- Real Fire
- Rural Location
- Luxury
- Family Friendly
- Cot Available
- Detached Property
- Pubs Nearby
- Short Drive To Beach
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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 panelling 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.
* 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.
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
Bed linen - Included as standard
Please note: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, certain facilities at some of our properties may not be deliverable. This may include - but is not limited to - swimming pools, hot tubs, and some shared communal areas. If you have a specific enquiry, please contact us by email here. Thank you for your understanding.
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Very comfortable, lovely sea views.
Reply from: Quality Cottages Team
Thank you for your 5 star review.
Wonderful house! Spacious, beautifully furnished and very warm and comfortable. The family room in particular was amazing.The house was very well equipped, in a good location and there was a great view from the grounds.The owner deserves a special mention. She was absolutely charming and incredibly helpful. Nothing was too much trouble! The whole experience was first class. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Reply from: Quality Cottages Team
Thank you so much for your glowing review, the owners will be delighted to hear that you had such a great stay, they work very hard to make sure their guests are happy.
A beautiful house in a beautiful setting with lots of space.Fantastic large family room. But other sitting rooms if you need a bit of peace and quiet.Super kitchen with every cooking utensil you could ever need. Brilliant!Lovely bedrooms all a good size Super ensuites and other bathrooms.Close proximity to Criccieth and lots of lovely places to explore nearby.
Absolutely amazing house, wonderful location, lovely comfortable rooms, so much space, everything we could possibly need and more! Beautiful garden and incredible views over the bay. Would thoroughly recommend to everyone and hope to visit again.
Stunningly presented and beautiful.A fabulous house in beautiful grounds , private with fab sea views .
If you've ever visited a holiday cottage before, you most likely have seen a guestbook in the property for guests to leave a review for others when they arrive. Each of the following comments was lovingly left by people just like you in the guestbook left at Plas Bryn Hir.
It has been a pleasure to stay in such a gorgeous, comfortable and grand home. We have had perfect weather (except no surf!) and the house has been a perfect backdrop for the Halloween season. We hope to return soon. We recommend Portmeirion, Caernarfon Castle, Cadwaladers and the Lion Hotel (fast, yummy and lovely). As well, The Ty Coch ? pub by the sea in Porthdinllaen).
Wonderful house, superbly equipped. Perfect for our large family get together. Thank you so much. Best place we have ever stayed! By far the most wonderful house we have every stayed in! So big and beautifully decorated ? really clean too! Such a fun venue for a memorable family holiday. Will highly recommend to everybody! Thank you.
Had a fantastic time thank you very much. This is an incredible property, a throwback to a by-gone period. Stunning.
What a wonderful house with fabulous views and surroundings, we have truly been blessed to live for a week in this lovely home. Even the weather (rain) did not dampen our spirits. Thank you.
What a fantastic home to celebrate truly fabulous 50th birthday weekend. Wonderful weather, superb food. The house surpassed all our expectations. Perfectly furnished to a high standard. We will be back.
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Criccieth
- 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 you'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 Dylan'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 1930's.
Criccieth Castle
- 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.
Criccieth Food Slam
- 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.
Fishing and Wildlife Trips
- 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.
Llyn Adventures
- 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.
Caernarfon and Victoria Dock
- 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.
Days away
Visit the hot spots of north Wales...
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.
See below for a selection of pubs, restaurants, and eateries near Plas Bryn Hir.
If you would like more information on the local area, please call us on 01348 837871 to speak to one of our friendly team.
Delicious home cooked meals, generous portions and excellent value for money in this family owned and run retaurant. The varied menu incudes international cuisine made with the freshest local ingredients available.
Basement bistro and beer garden serving good 'pub grub' every day from 12 until 9.30
The cafe serves light refreshments, snacks and pizzas etc.
Delicious food with flavours of India and Bangladesh. Sunday buffet 'all you can eat' 12 noon to 9pm
Family run business for 30 years situated near the castle. Eat in or take away
Italian style cafe experience with a vast range of delicious ice-creams, tea, coffee, cakes & more.
This traditional Welsh pub is in a Grade II listed building opposie the Lloyd George Museum.
Situated in the historic square of Tremadog, the birthplace of Lawrence of Arabia and gateway to the Lleyn Peninsula. It has a unique cave bar, covered courtyard and converted stable block. New Pasta & Pizzeria now open. Take away service also available
The cafe serves light meals throughout the day and has a wonderful selection of ice creams; take away food is also available. Next door under same management is the bistro serving lunch and dinner 6 days a week. All have tables on terraces with views out to sea.
Delicious Indian Cuisine, loved by locals and visitors alike.
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