Luxury Accommodation at Country House Hotel, North Wales UK

“with an appealing air of quietly assured good breeding and of friendly welcome, Tanrallt ..”
- Clough Williams-Ellis, Architect Errant

The inspiring and historic Plas Tan-yr-Allt – we call it Tanny – opened just before Easter 2005 to provide elegant, en-suite accommodation for guests. Completely renovated over the last two years this unique country house hotel is the perfect place to relax in comfort in the midst of beautiful scenery.

Built in 1800 and home to the poet Shelley (1812-13) the house looks out over the Glaslyn Estuary within easy reach of Porthmadog and on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park. Set in 47 acres of wooded Cliffside, Plas Tan-yr-allt is a stylish base from which to explore this most spectacular part of Wales before returning to country house comfort.

Each room at Plas Tan-yr-allt has been individually designed to reflect its character so browse the following list and see which suits your mood. All rooms have a television with DVD player which also plays music, so please feel free to borrow music CDs or DVDs from our collection in the library, and tea and coffee making facilities are provided. All of the bathrooms have been newly fitted and have slate floors with underfloor heating except for the Billington room which is carpeted. Even more importantly the water comes from our own Spring in the mountains behind so is wonderfully soft and pure.
 

Situated on the first floor, at the front of the house, Madocks is a King Size Double with two south facing windows with views over the Traeth – the marsh land reclaimed by Madocks - sea and mountains and one east facing window with views over the Library lawn to the woods. Traditionally the principal bedroom in the house with domed ceiling and a spacious feel.

Named for Hilda Greaves who restored the house early in the 20th century it is a Double Room situated at the front of the county house with views over the garden to the sea and an intriguing west window over the fireplace.

Named for Tanny’s most famous resident, the poet Shelley, as this room reputedly formed part of a small theatre in which he would recite his works. Almost certainly the oldest part of the house – pre-dating Madocks’ work in the late 18th century this atmospheric room has ancient oak beams and a splendid King Size four poster bed. It Overlooks the library lawn and the majestic beech trees which surround the county house hotel.

Named for E F Benson the author of the famous Mapp and Lucia novels who visited here in the late nineteenth century. This charming twin room overlooks the cliffs at the rear of the house and is decorated in a gentle toile du juoy.

“The world so happily constituted that there is always trout for breakfast, wine in the cellar, and some amusing contretemps, such as the cook setting herself alight and being put out by the footman”
- Virginia Woolf writing about the work of Thomas Love Peacock

Named for Thomas Love Peacock the 19th century novelist and poet, author of Headlong Hall and Crotchet Castle, who came to Tanny in 1812 to visit his friend Shelley. This is a charming small room simply decorated with a painted four poster double bed and some of the best views in the house – especially from the bathroom where you can sit in the bath and look across the estuary to the mountains beyond.

“the greatest singer that England has ever known”
- Elizabeth Beazley quoting a 19th Century Edition of the Dictionary of National Biography

Named for famous 19th Century Opera Singer Elizabeth Billington who frequently visited Tanny and was by repute the highest paid singer of her age. It is dramatically decorated in dark red with a King Size Bed and has a contemporary bathroom so you can relax in comfort. With two South facing windows providing views across the Traeth to the mountains beyond.

Food is very important to us at Tan-yr-allt and only the best locally sourced ingredients are used with an emphasis on good country cooking. We also provide an honesty bar in the Drawing Room so feel free to help yourself to a restorative brandy after your walk.
 

Breakfast is served in the Dining Room between 8.00 am and 9.30 am Monday - Saturday and 8.30 am and 10.00 am on Sundays. Full cooked Welsh Breakfast is available with free range eggs, local bacon and sausage. Naturally there is also cereal, toast, croissants, fruit and yoghurts, fresh tea and coffee and a selection of quality fruit juices and herbal teas. Breakfast at Tanny is an informal meal so come down and help yourself from the buffet and pick up a paper to read.

Prices at Plas Tan-Yr-Allt range from £120 - £175 per room including breakfast.

Note: Young people of 16 and over are welcome but the grounds and eating arrangements are unsuitable for younger children.

For booking and further enquiries, please contact Michael Bewick & Nick Golding at:

    Plas Tan-Yr-Allt
    Tremadog
    Gwynedd
    North Wales
    LL49 9RG

    Email: info@tanyrallt.co.uk
    Tel: 01766 514 545