Plas Dinas Country House

Plas Dinas Country House is a five-star boutique country house hotel just outside Caernarfon, set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. Dating from the mid-17th century and once the family home of Lord Snowdon, it offers five-star comforts in fifteen acres of grounds, with a MICHELIN-Guide restaurant and a string of North Wales hotel-of-the-year awards — a genuinely special place to stay.

A five-star country house with royal history

This is luxury with real heritage. The eleven bedrooms are individually styled and richly appointed, blending period grandeur with modern comfort, and the house is full of character — once the Welsh family home of Lord Snowdon, with elegant drawing rooms and fifteen acres of grounds to enjoy. The Gun Room restaurant celebrates Welsh produce with an award-winning, MICHELIN-Guide listed menu, making dining here a highlight of any stay.

Luxury and a great location

With its five-star comforts, acclaimed restaurant and lovely grounds, Plas Dinas is ideal for a special occasion or an indulgent break. Dog-friendly rooms are available, there is free parking and WiFi, and the castle, coast and mountains are all within easy reach.

At a glance

• Five-star boutique country house hotel
• Eleven individually styled rooms
• Once the home of Lord Snowdon; fifteen acres of grounds
• MICHELIN-Guide Gun Room restaurant; multiple awards
• Dog-friendly rooms; between Caernarfon, the coast and Snowdonia

Where it is

Plas Dinas sits just outside Caernarfon, between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. You can browse more places to stay across the area on our Snowdonia accommodation page.

Things to do nearby

Caernarfon is crowned by its UNESCO World Heritage castle — Edward I’s mightiest fortress — with a walled old town of independent shops, pubs and good food behind it. The Welsh Highland Railway steams from here into the heart of Snowdonia towards Beddgelert and Porthmadog, the Menai Strait offers boat trips and watersports, and the western paths up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) start a short drive away. The beaches of Anglesey and the Llŷn Peninsula are also within easy reach.

Who it suits

With its five-star comforts, MICHELIN-Guide restaurant and royal history, Plas Dinas suits couples and food lovers wanting a luxurious, special-occasion stay near Caernarfon. The dog-friendly rooms mean you can bring a pet, and the central position between the castle, coast and mountains makes it a wonderful base for exploring north-west Wales.

Good to know

The Gun Room restaurant is a real destination, so it is worth booking a table when you stay, especially for the tasting menu. Dog-friendly rooms are available for those bringing a pet, and the fifteen acres of grounds are lovely to wander. As a sought-after five-star hotel, it is worth booking well ahead, particularly for special occasions. The fifteen acres of grounds, the period drawing rooms and the royal connection give Plas Dinas a real sense of occasion, and the central position between Caernarfon, the coast and Snowdonia makes it a wonderful base for exploring north-west Wales. You can enquire using the Contact Host button, or use the Book button on this page for live availability and instant booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes it special? A five-star country house with a MICHELIN-Guide restaurant and royal history.

Is there a restaurant? Yes — the award-winning Gun Room restaurant.

Are dogs allowed? Yes — dog-friendly rooms are available.

Where is it? Just outside Caernarfon, between the coast and Snowdonia.

What is nearby? Caernarfon Castle, the Welsh Highland Railway, the Menai Strait and Snowdon.

Plas Dinas Country House is a luxurious, characterful choice for a special stay near Caernarfon. Use the Book button for live availability, or the Contact Host form to enquire with the owner directly.