Plas Tan-Yr-Allt Historic Country House & Estate

Description

Enter as strangers - Leave as friends.... This is your "Home away from Home" from the moment you arrive right up until it's time to leave. Where complete rest and relaxation are guaranteed. Immerse yourself in the historic - yet relaxed charm, combined by a certain "bon viveur" that is the epitome of Country House Living - the epitome of Plas Tan-Yr-Allt. Perched high on a hillside and nestled amongst some 40 acres of ancient woodlands with long lensed views over the Glaslyn Estuary, Ffestiniog Steam Railway to the plantagenet castle of Harlech and mountains beyond. The first Regency Villa in North Wales built by the esteemed philanthropist and entrepreneur William Alexander Madocks. His vantage point "spectaculaire" to observe his newly constructed Cob, Captivated by the idyllic of all settings the 18th century literary superstar Percy.B.Shelley completed his most famous of works Queen Mab. Other noted residents include Elizabeth Billington the opera singer of her day, E.F Benson of Mapp & Lucia provenance, Miss Mary Hilda Greaves the aunt of Portmeirion founder and architect "extraordinaire" Sir Clough Williams-Ellis - all to name but a few. On offer are 3 luxuriously appointed bedrooms, all with period features and named after some of the previous residents: The William Madocks Bedroom, Shelley's Theatre and Miss Hilda's Bedroom . All rooms come complete with an array of creature comforts.Lavishly appointed en-suite bathrooms with slate underfloor heating complete the picture. Breakfast is served each morning in the Dining Room with stunning views overlooking the Glaslyn Estuary. Whilst in the evening, situated in the village, we recommend the chic, intimate, cosy contemporary feel of award winning restaurant Y Sgwar. Miss Hilda's Edwardian Cream Tea is served in the Drawing room or on the Veranda during the summer months between 3pm to 4:30pm for a small charge.