Plas Glan Yr Afon

ID: S669467

  • Bedrooms 5
  • ・ Sleeps 10
  • ・ Pets No

Guests say

Plas Glan Yr Afon receives high praise for its beautiful blend of modern luxury and classic charm, offering a comfortable and well-equipped stay. The property's stunning location, cleanliness, and thoughtful touches, including a hot tub with scenic views, contribute to a highly recommended experience. Guests appreciate the attentive host and the property's suitability for both relaxation and exploring North Wales.

Guests consistently describe the property as very clean, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating a high standard maintained by the hosts.

The property's location is praised for its stunning views and tranquility, with easy access to local attractions and amenities. However, some guests note it is somewhat remote, requiring a car for travel.

Reviewers find the property spacious and comfortable, with cosy furnishings and underfloor heating. The numerous positive remarks about the beds and living areas suggest a very comfortable stay.

The property is well-equipped with modern amenities, though some guests mention minor issues with Wi-Fi and hot tub settings. The overall sentiment remains positive, with special mentions of the kitchen and social spaces.

While guests express gratitude for the host's attentiveness and helpfulness, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.

About this property

With stunning countryside views, Plas Glan Yr Afon is a 16th century Grade II listed building set on a working farm in Llangernyw, North Wales. With grounds home to cattle and with a wealth of characterful features including an inglenook fireplace, exposed stone and original timber touches reused within the renovation, this fabulous property seamlessly blends character and contemporary. Step inside the grand open-plan living space, hang your coat on the old saddle hooks, and find everything you need for a celebration with loved ones; the sleek kitchen is fit with all the appliances the chef of could want to whip up tasty dinners, while the pew-seat dining table offers a space to catch up about your day.

From here, take the open-tread staircase up to the first-floor sitting room, fit with a media wall with a Smart TV and electric fire to snuggle up in front of for your evening entertainment. When sleep calls, find five beautifully decorated bedrooms where you can catch your rest; the ‘pink room’ is home to a stunning reupholstered French bed and a showcased exposed original wall, while the ‘green room’ boasts a grand headboard, lovingly repurposed from an old stable, with an en-suite shower room complete with a unique stone sink. Moving through the property, the family bathroom steals the show with a spacious freestanding bath and a walk-in shower to freshen up in, and steep stairs lead up to two more bedrooms, fit with vaulted ceilings and skylights.

The last bedroom is ideal for those with limited mobility and rests on the ground floor, with a gorgeous en-suite shower room, river views and zip and link beds, with easy access to the patio. Spend your mornings, afternoons, or evenings in the garden, where you can dine al fresco or soak in the hot tub while admiring the vast countryside views. With its lovely Welsh cottages and stunning landscape, Llangernyw is the ideal spot to escape the hustle and bustle of city life; those with a fishing rod licence may relax along the river Elwy on the property, catching the likes of brown trout and salmon.

You'll also have easy access to some fantastic destinations, like the majestic, Grade I listed Gwrych Castle, via scenic drives along the popular B-road route. Visit Saint Digain, one of Wales's oldest churches, and don't forget to walk along the coastline cycling route. Visit the mediaeval town of Conwy, which is home to some of the country's most stunning historical sites, including the towering Conwy Castle and the Smallest House In Great Britain. If you're searching for outdoor activities, head to Snowdonia National Park for lagoon surfing at Adventure Parc Snowdonia, Tree Top Adventure, and Zip World, while the Carnedd Llewelyn and Glyder Fawr peaks are sure to please keen hikers.

The evocative Plas Mawr, a 16th-century Elizabethan townhouse, and the lovely Quay Street, with its pretty stores and eateries, are among highlights. Visit the beach resort of Llandudno; Llandudno Pier is a lovely area to wander and take in the gorgeous views of the coast. Plas Glan Yr Afon is a superb property in a picture-perfect area for your next break to North Wales. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1102383 together sleeping up to 20 guests.

Llangernyw is a quiet Welsh village with a shop, Post Office, and welcoming local pub that serves fine meals, real ales, and has a games room. Along the seaside in Abergele, a coastal bike route is also present. Walking and outdoor enthusiasts can easily travel to Zip World, Surf Snowdonia, and the stunning Betws-y-Coed, often known as the "Gateway to Snowdonia." A short drive will also take you to the charming Victorian town of Llandudno, which offers first-rate stores, eateries, a wonderful dry ski slope, and thrilling cable car rides over the Great Orme. Any time of year, there is a tonne to do in this lovely area!

Accommodation

Sykes Gem Bronze award winner 2023 for Best Historic Property.

Over three floors.

Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x second-floor twin.

Bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, double basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen with copper work top island, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Utility.

First-floor sitting room with electric fire

Underfloor heating.

Electric Range-style cooker with oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, Tumble dryer, dishwasher, wine cooler, hairdryer.

Smart TV and WiFi.

Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Ample off-road parking.

Garden with patio, furniture, pergola and hot tub.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop and pub 1.2 miles.

Note: There is a river running alongside the garden, please take care.

Note: There is an open-tread staircase.

Note: The second-floor king-size bedroom has a low bed.

Car charging is not allowed at this property

Reviews (31)

  • John

    We had a family of 5 adults, and two grandparents and it worked out great. We did need to use all the rooms and the couple in the attic don't have ensuite but it wasn't an issue. We also love to cook and the facilities are awesome. Good Tesco and butchers in Abergele which also has a wonderful beach. It was a great base to explore North Wales including Conwy, Beaumaris, and lovely villages like Llanwrst. The only slightly negative items are that the checkin time is after dark in the winter and that was a challenge, and Sykes location map is out by about a mile.

  • Hannah

    Hot tub only worked on setting 1 which was dissapointing so needs fixing as there weren't any bubbles.

  • Amy

    The photos don’t do it justice. The decor is beautiful and so carefully thought throughout - we loved how it had been decorated with lovely modern furnishings whilst keeping elements of the old building at the same time. It had everything we needed. The kitchen is fantastic for hosting big meals, the hot tub is great and we loved the two separate living areas. It was nice to have a quiet lounge space just off the kitchen downstairs and then a cosy additional space upstairs with a tv. We also liked how there was separate towels and glassware for going in the hot tub - this was a nice touch and something we’ve found other venues don’t always provide. The host was lovely. She was so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. We told her that we were having a pretend Christmas weekend and then added some Christmas lights to the outdoor area for us. Thank you so much for everything, we had the best time. This is the ninth time my group of friends and I have done this weekend and we all unanimously agreed it has been the nicest venue.

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