North of England
Scotland
Plas Amherst is a charming property boasting stunning sea views towards the Llyn Penninsula. The charm of the property equals that of the views, with a period feel throughout with all the contemporary touches you need to make your stay a memorable experience.
The property is perfect for a family getaway, or for a group of friends, you can even bring along your well behaved dog. The enclosed terrace and garden are the perfect place to enjoy the views while relaxing in the hot tub.
As you enter Plas Amherst, you can choose from the games room to relax and challenge yourself or group members to a game of pool, or you can relax in the lounge, maybe with the log burner blazing on cooler evenings, or open the patio doors onto the terrace when the weather is a little warmer. The grand open plan kitchen is an inviting space, having everything you could need to prepare a meal for the entire group, a separate utility room caters for all your laundry needs.
The luxury continues to the first and second floors which have five bedrooms. Bedroom one, double bed with en-suite shower room.
Bedroom two, is a family room with a king-sized double and bunk beds and an en-suite shower room. Bedroom three is a king-sized double, with an en-suite shower room.
Bedroom four, the master suite, a king-sized double with a walk-in dressing room, picture windows, and an en-suite bathroom with a free-standing bath and walk-in shower. Bedroom five, a twin with en-suite shower room.
On your doorstep are a vast array of attractions to explore: for history enthusiasts, the impressive Harlech Castle, holding centuries of stories, is a must-visit, or a journey to Caernarfon Castle, another medieval fortress. Golfing enthusiasts will enjoy the esteemed Royal St David's Golf Club adjoining Valerian Lodge offering challenging play with breathtaking sea views.
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Plas Amherst, with real driving times.
Sat nav: LL46 2YH
A World Heritage Site castle built by Edward I on a rocky knoll close to the Irish Sea.
Harlech Castle is a medieval fortification in Gwynedd, built onto a rocky knoll close to the Irish Sea. Edward I had it built during his invasion of Wales, and it is one of the castles UNESCO includes in its World Heritage listing for the finest late 13th and early 14th century military architecture in Europe.
Sat nav: LL55 2AU
A medieval fortress begun by Edward I, part of a World Heritage Site in north-west Wales.
Caernarfon Castle is a medieval fortress in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. Edward I began replacing an earlier motte-and-bailey castle with the current stone structure in 1283, and it was built on a grand scale as the administrative centre of north Wales.
Sat nav: LL25 0JD
A thirteenth-century Welsh prince's castle on a small knoll, with a restored keep and a ruined west tower.
Dolwyddelan Castle is a thirteenth-century castle in Conwy County Borough, probably begun by Llywelyn ab Iorwerth, ruler of the Kingdom of Gwynedd, to guard an east-west route through his lands. It stands on a small knoll, with a keep on the east side and a tower on the west, joined by walls to form a roughly circular enclosure.
Sat nav: LL55 4UB
A Welsh prince's round-towered fortress guarding the foot of the Llanberis Pass above Llyn Padarn.
Dolbadarn Castle (Castell Dolbadarn) was built by the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great in the early 13th century. It stands at the foot of the Llanberis Pass, overlooking the lake of Llyn Padarn, and once controlled an important mountain pass. Today it is a grade I listed building, owned by Cadw and run as a tourist attraction.
Sat nav: LL24 0AL
A railway museum at Betws-y-Coed with a miniature steam railway and a rare electric tramway.
The Conwy Valley Railway Museum sits beside Betws-y-Coed railway station, on the site of the old goods yard. The museum building holds a collection of railway artefacts, and the attraction began with a former standard gauge railway carriage, which is a licensed buffet and restaurant car.
Sat nav: LL61 6DZ
A National Trust mansion and Grade I listed gardens on the Menai Strait, with red squirrels and views to Snowdonia.
Plas Newydd is a country house on the north bank of the Menai Strait, with views across the water to Snowdonia. The house has origins in 1470 and was long the seat of the Marquesses of Anglesey.
Tip: Dogs on short leads are welcome in the gardens, but not on the Terraces. Autumn is a busy season for the red squirrels, so stay quiet in the woods.
Sat nav: LL32 8QE
An adventure park in the Conwy valley, built around the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake.
Adventure Parc Snowdonia, formerly known as Surf Snowdonia, is an adventure park at Dolgarrog in the Conwy valley, North Wales. It was built around the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, a freshwater pool 300 metres long and 110 metres wide, filled with rainwater collected from Snowdonia reservoirs.
Tip: Check which activities are running before you set off, as the park has changed over the years.
Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.
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