Plas Telegraph
‘Come & Create Your History Here At The Plas’
Finalist ‘Go Best B&B/Inn & Guest House of the Year’ – Go North Wales Tourism Awards 2024 – October 2024
We have been shortlisted and are being considered to win a major Tourism Award from the North Wales Tourist Board.
Cysgu efo Ysbrydion / Sleeping with Ghosts – A TV Paranormal Investigation Set Here at The Plas – October 2024
Premiered 23rd October on BBC iPlayer & You Tube then shown after on Gogglebocs Cymru 30th October & on Halloween S4C.
‘Historic Country House B&B of the Year 2024’ – Welsh Enterprise Awards 2024 – September 2024
As part of the 2024 Welsh Enterprise Awards we are now holders of ‘Historic Country House B&B of the Year 2024’.
‘Historic Accommodation of the Year – Wales – 2024’ – Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024 – June 2024
We have just won a prestigious business hospitality award and are now holders of ‘Historic Accommodation of the Year – Wales – 2024’.
A Paranormal Investigation Featuring Our ‘Ghosts Of The Plas’ – Airing S4C Halloween 2024 – April 2024
Cwmnida TV & Presenters Iwan Steffan & Aimee Lauren Fox complete 2 day filming here at The Plas.
LUX Life Guest Service Excellence Award 2024 Wales ‘Best Luxury Country Guest House 2024 – North Wales’ – January 2024
We are now winners of an industry ‘Guest Service Excellence Award’ for ‘Best Luxury Country Guest House in North Wales 2024’.
The Shelley Trust – December 2023
We are really pleased to announce that we’ve partnered with The Shelley Trust & will jointly promote our interest in both Mary & Percy Bysshe Shelley.
‘Historic Country House of the Year – Wales – 2023/24’ – Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2023/24 – October 2023
We have just won a prestigious business hospitality award and are now holders of ‘Historic Country House of the Year – Wales – 2023/24’.
‘Best Boutique Guest House 2023 – North Wales’ – Welsh Enterprise Awards 2023/24 – September 2023
As part of the 2023/24 Welsh Enterprise Awards we have won a Customer Service Excellence Award for ‘Best Boutique Guest House 2023 – North Wales’.
‘Rural Hotel of the Year 2023/24’ – Wales Prestige Awards – June 2023
The Plas has just won a Wales Prestige Award and are now the current holders of ‘Rural Hotel of the Year 2023/24’.
New For 2023 – The Plas House Exterior & Gardens Undergo Restoration & Refurbishment – June 2023
The entire exterior lower section of the house has been painted and sympathetically restored over an extensive period of 4 weeks, including all the features and furnishings on Shelley’s Lawn, the Lily Pond & Veranda.
‘Historic Country House of the Year 2023 – North Wales’ – Resorts & Retreats Awards 2023 – May 2023
The Plas has won a prestigious ‘Resorts & Retreats’ award for ‘Historic Country House of the Year 2023’.
LUX Life Travel & Tourism Awards 2023 ‘Best Georgian Country House in Wales’ – December 2022
We are now winners of an industry ‘Best’ award for ‘Best Georgian Country House in Wales 2023’.
Britain’s Finest – November 2022
By invitation The Plas has joined Britain’s Finest – Featuring the best UK independently owned accommodation.
‘Editor’s Choice Award 2023’ – The Good Hotel Guide – October 2022
The Plas has been awarded an ‘Editor’s Choice Award 2023’ from The Good Hotel Guide.
‘Best Luxury Guest House in North Wales’ – Welsh Enterprise Awards 2022 – September 2022
As part of the 2022 Welsh Enterprise Awards we have won ‘Best Luxury Guest House in North Wales’.
‘Country House B&B of the Year 2022/23’ – Wales Prestige Awards – August 2022
The Plas has just won a Wales Prestige Award and are now the current holders of ‘Country House B&B of the Year 2022/23’.
Travellers’ Choice Winner 2022 Tripadvisor – May 2022
The Plas has been awarded a ‘2022 Travellers’ Choice Award’ from Tripadvisor – We are now officially recognised as being in the top 10% of Hotels / B&B’s worldwide.
New For 2022 – Our Novel & Innovative Guest Bedroom ‘Talking History Tiles’ – April 2022
If only walls could talk – Well now they can – Using the latest innovative technology and adding to the overall guest experience – All of our themed guest bedrooms now come equipped with a totally novel ‘Talking History Tile’ – Which when pressed gives a brief history on the house and the room in question.
‘Luxury B&B of the Year Wales 2022’ – Luxury Travel Guide Awards 2022 – Corporate LiveWire – March 2022
The Plas has just won another business award. As part of the 2022 Corporate LiveWire Luxury Travel Guide Awards we have won ‘Luxury B&B of the Year Wales 2022’.
Historic UK – December 2021
Plas Tan-Yr-Allt has now partnered with Historic UK and is included in ‘The History & Accommodation Guide’ – The Guide allows the history lover to stay in some of the most historic buildings in the UK.
LUX Life Travel & Tourism Awards 2022 ‘Best Historic Country House – Wales’ – November 2021
We are winner’s of ‘Best Historic Country House – Wales 2022’.
Go North Wales Tourism Awards ‘Best B&B/Inn of the Year’ – November 2021
We have just won a Go North Wales Tourism Award – Winner of ‘Best B&B/Inn of the Year’ 2021.
LUX Life Travel & Tourism Awards 2022 Nomination – October 2021
The Plas has been nominated for a Travel & Tourism Award with LUX Life magazine.
Go North Wales Tourism Awards ‘Best B&B 2021’ Finalists – October 2021
The Plas is a finalist in the ‘Best B&B 2021’ category and in line for an award with Go North Wales.
‘Best Luxury Accommodation Gwynedd’ – Welsh Enterprise Awards 2021 – August 2021
As part of the 2021 Welsh Enterprise Awards we have won ‘Best Luxury Accommodation in Gwynedd’.
New Additions To The Plas – August 2021
Just in time for the new season each guest will feel totally pampered at the end of a long day with our new super soft fluffy bathrobes and slippers + our new range of luxury Welsh toiletries from Myddfai.
Travellers’ Choice Winner 2021 Tripadvisor – May 2021
The Plas has been awarded a prestigious ‘2021 Travellers’ Choice Award’ from Tripadvisor – We are now officially recognised as being in the top 10% of Hotels / B&B’s worldwide.
Welsh Chapel Southwark, London – Percy Bysshe Shelley Presentation – May 2021
We were approached by the Welsh Chapel in Southwark, London to be included in their online Sunday service on the 2nd May. Focusing on the ‘Romantics’ of Wales our short presentation focuses on the life of Percy Bysshe Shelley who lived here at The Plas from 1812-1813. The short video clip also includes our television interview on Welsh channel S4C on the ‘Heno’ programme – Please CLICK HERE to view.
‘The 10 Best Luxury Romantic Getaways For Couples In The UK’ – April 2021
We have been ranked number 4 under ‘ The 10 Best Luxury Romantic Getaways For Couples In The UK.’
‘Best Traditional Luxury Accommodation’ North Wales 2020 – LUX Life Magazine – September 2020
LUX Life Magazine has voted us “BEST TRADITIONAL LUXURY ACCOMMODATION – NORTH WALES 2020” as part of their annual ‘Resorts & Retreats Awards’ crowning ceremony.
The Good Hotel Guide 2021 – September 2020
The Plas by invitation has been selected for a full entry in the ‘Good Hotel Guide 2021’ which is the leading independent hotel guide in the UK and Ireland.
Travellers’ Choice Winner 2020 Tripadvisor – August 2020
The Plas has been awarded a prestigious ‘2020 Travellers’ Choice Award’ from Tripadvisor and are now officially recognised as being in the top 10% of hotels worldwide.
We have been awarded our ‘We’re Good To Go’ Hospitality Industry Standard Covid 19 Safety Certificate – July 2020
We have received our ‘We’re Good To Go’ industry standard Covid 19 certificate to allow us to re-open safely. Guest safety is paramount and we are also working in conjunction with the latest Welsh Government Coronavirus regulations for when we re-open on the 14th August.
Excellence in Luxury Service Awards February 2020 – Luxury Bed & Breakfast + Inn Keeper Magazine
Plas Tan-Yr-Allt Historic Country House has just won a major ‘Excellence in Luxury Service Award’ winning ‘Highly Commended’ and being just one of two winning properties in the whole of the UK. The judges particularly liked our historic connection with some of our former famous residents. ‘ Guests highly rate the service Howard and Mark offer in a property that is clearly an ideal romantic getaway. Additional touches that add the feeling of luxury to the service provided are also commented on in reviews. Plas Tan-Yr-Allt reflects the feeling of beautiful surroundings in a quiet idyllic location – ideal for a romantic break. The categories entered seem to be suited to the high ranking reviews received by guests at Plas Tan-Yr-Allt’.
Welsh Rarebits – Hotels of Distinction August 2019
We have been invited to join the ‘Welsh Rarebits Collection’ – Recognised as the definitive collection of the very best places to stay in Wales and beyond.
The Observer on Sunday November 2018
The Observer on Sunday have featured us under the following article ‘Great literary getaways: 10 writers’ retreats for an inspirational break’. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s home for a year, 1812-1813, was the delightful whitewashed Victorian villa Plas Tan-yr-allt in Gwynedd, Wales, set in 47 acres on the edge of Snowdonia national park. You can choose from three en suite bedrooms, including Shelley’s Theatre (from £130 B&B), reputedly where he used to recite his poetry.
Our new book launched 2017
‘A social history of William Alexander Madocks, his family and some of the people and places he knew’. Working closely with award winning author Sara Eade the book features Plas Tan-Yr-Allt and some of our famous former residents. Exclusive signed copies from the author are available to purchase here at The Plas. [More info…]
Shelley’s Ale launched 2017
In homage to the romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley who lived here from 1812-1813.Our new beer Shelley’s Ale is now available to buy at the Llechwedd Slate Cavern’s Gift Shop. Each gift box contains 3x 500ml bottles with a unique description of Shelley and his time at The Plas. [More info… ].
Our recommended restaurant Y Sgwar has been voted as one of the Top 100 Restaurants in Wales at The 2018 Restaurant Awards
Y Sgwar have been awarded ‘Best Restaurant in Wales’ at the 2017 Welsh Hospitality Awards [Read more…]
Hot off The Plas printing press – Handmade Gift Vouchers
Our tailor made Handmade Gift Vouchers are now available to purchase for loved ones and friends. They can be adapted for any number of nights to stay in one of our 3 themed rooms. Beautifully packaged and complete with a tailor made handmade voucher, special signed letter and our glossy brochure. They really are the perfect gift to give for that special occasion. [Read more…]
Currently in development
Coming soon – We are starting work on a mini-book based purely on Plas Tan-Yr-Allt. This “dip in and out” mini tome will contain fascinating stories, remarkable events and intriguing insights into the lives of some of the former residents of the Plas. Was the pistol found buried in the garden some 200 years after Shelley was shot the actual pistol used in the assassination attempt? Who kept dynamite in the wine cellar? How is Queen Victoria connected to The Plas? Watch this space for more information…
Nominated charity for 2020
All proceeds from our Alcohol Free Honesty Bar will go to a local animal charity.