Plas Dinas Country House Snowdonia, North Wales

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Restaurant

Opening Times

Breakfast:  8am-9.30am Mon-Fri  8.00am-10.00am Sat & Sun

Dinner: 6pm and 8 pm sittings, please book in advance to avoid disappointment.  Guests can enjoy pre dinner drinks and nibbles in the Drawing Room.

Please note that the restaurant is open daily from the beginning of April until the end of October.The restaurant is open daily from the beginning of April until the end of October. For November, January, February and March, it is closed on Sunday and Mondays.  Sittings are at 6pm and 8pm

Parking Facilities

Large free car park. Helipad also available.

Disabled Access

Limited access, please ask us regarding specific issues.

Child Policy

They do not accept children under the age of 12. Teenagers will require their own room as they do not have any family rooms.

The grounds

15 acres of grounds with enviable views

Other Information

Formerly the weekend home of Princess Margaret.Plas Dinas still retains many family portraits, memorabilia and original furniture.

It presents the opportunity to enjoy the ambience of genuine Welsh gentleman's country residence, largely unspoilt by it's conversion to luxury accommodation

The Welsh Mountain Railway is available and goes through the grounds of Plas Dinas.

History of the hotel

Plas Dinas is Grade II listed and dates back to the mid-seventeenth century but with extensive Victorian additions.  The original house was built around the substantial stone arched fireplace which can still be seen in the Gun Room today.
The house, surrounded by farmland, came into the possession of the Armstrong-Jones family in the nineteenth century through marriage.  In 1899 Sir Robert Jones, who subsequently altered his name to Armstrong-Jones, had a son named Ronald.  The family was, at that time, living in the London area and retained Plas Dinas as their country home.
Ronald Jones married Anne, and the marriage produced a son, Antony, who in 1961 married HRH Princess Margaret, the Queen's sister.  Lord Snowdon, who suffered a major attack of polio in his youth built a reputation for photography and has portrayed many famous people in his career, including members of the current House of Windsor.
In 1963, he was appointed to the post of Constable of Caernarfon Castle and when the young Prince Charles became Prince of Wales, he was largely responsible for organising the investiture ceremony in the castle.  Princess Margaret regularly spent weekends at Plas Dinas during this period in their marriage.

Dogs Policy

The hotel only has two dog friendly rooms, The Judges and Major, which are available on request. Please contact our reservations team to check availability and pricing before booking. 

A charge of £15 per dog per night is applicable. 

Please be aware that dogs are not allowed in areas where food is being served. They are allowed in the lounge outside of dining times but must be kept on a lead at all times.