Plas Tan-yr-Allt

Plas Tan-yr-Allt is a multi-award-winning Regency country house bed and breakfast near Porthmadog — the first Regency villa in North Wales, built by the visionary William Madocks. With elegant rooms, some named after former guests including the poet Shelley, sweeping sea and mountain views and warm hospitality, it earns consistently outstanding guest reviews on the edge of Snowdonia and the Llŷn.

A historic Regency country house above Tremadog

This is a genuinely special place to stay, steeped in history. The four bedrooms are individually styled, each with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and views to the sea or the mountains. A full cooked breakfast is served each morning, afternoon tea is offered in the elegant drawing room, and there is free private parking and WiFi — all in a historic house set in its own grounds.

History and hospitality

Built by William Madocks, the man who shaped much of this corner of Wales, and with literary connections including the poet Shelley, Plas Tan-yr-Allt combines real heritage with a warm, personal welcome. Its position above Tremadog, on the edge of both Snowdonia and the Llŷn, makes it a wonderful base for exploring.

At a glance

• Multi-award-winning Regency country house B&B
• Four elegant rooms with sea or mountain views
• Historic literary connections (Shelley, Madocks)
• Free parking and WiFi; cooked breakfast and afternoon tea
• At Tremadog, just outside Porthmadog

Where it is

Plas Tan-yr-Allt stands above Tremadog, just outside the lively harbour town of Porthmadog, on the edge of Snowdonia and the Llŷn Peninsula. You can browse more places to stay across the area on our Snowdonia accommodation page.

Things to do nearby

Porthmadog is the lively harbour town where the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways meet — steam trains run from here through the mountains to Blaenau Ffestiniog and on to Beddgelert and Caernarfon. Clough Williams-Ellis’s fantasy Italianate village of Portmeirion is a couple of miles away, the drive-on sands of Black Rock Sands are close by, and Tremadog’s crags — a famous climbing spot — and the ospreys of the Glaslyn estuary add to a brilliant base on the edge of Snowdonia and the Llŷn.

Who it suits

With its history, elegant rooms and lovely views, Plas Tan-yr-Allt suits couples and history lovers who want a characterful, special-occasion base near Porthmadog. The literary connections, afternoon tea and warm hospitality make it ideal for a romantic or memorable break on the edge of Snowdonia.

Good to know

The sea-view and mountain-view rooms each have their own appeal, so it is worth asking when you book. Afternoon tea in the drawing room is a lovely touch, and the historic house and grounds are a real part of the experience. The combination of genuine Regency history, literary connections and sweeping views makes Plas Tan-yr-Allt a real one-off, while the position on the edge of both Snowdonia and the Llŷn opens up an enormous amount to explore. With the steam railways, Portmeirion and Black Rock Sands all close by, there is plenty to fill a stay. You can enquire with the owner 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 historic Regency villa with literary heritage and superb reviews.

How many rooms are there? Four elegant rooms with sea or mountain views.

Is there parking? Yes — free private parking.

Where is it? At Tremadog, just outside Porthmadog.

What is nearby? Portmeirion, the steam railways, Black Rock Sands and Snowdonia.

Plas Tan-yr-Allt is a historic, characterful choice for a stay near Porthmadog. Use the Book button for live availability, or the Contact Host form to enquire with the owner directly.