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Plas Gower Accommodation
Plas Gower

'Plas Gower' Accommodation

There has been a house on the site of Plas Gower since the 13th Century providing a home for the Rector of the Parish church a few yards away. Unfortunately the Parish Church is now redundant. However, this lovely house is now available for holidays and short breaks. Built around 1800 the property comprises of a unique Georgian Rectory with many original features including shuttered windows, all adapted for modern living. It sleeps 8 to 10, is situated on an elevated site on the south side of Bala Lake and with views of the lake from most windows. It is surrounded by a large landscaped garden, a delight in the summer months for al fresco dining whilst taking in the breathtaking views of the lake and mountains beyond.

There is ample parking for at least six vehicles, bikes and/or boats. The property is located off a single track road leading from the tiny hamlet of Llangower which in itself comprises of only about six dwellings.

The property is centrally heated throughout, with open fires in most of the main rooms and is furnished and decorated tastefully in sympathy with the period.

The accommodation briefly comprises of:

  • Kitchen recently refurbished with fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, oven and hob, microwave and usual appliances with seating capacity for 6 to 8. There is a Rayburn stove which is lit during the winter months heating the kitchen and hot water.
  • Drawing Room with dual aspect and fabulous views over the garden, lake and beyond with comfortable seating for 6 with open fireplace.
  • Dining Room with extending table for 8 to 10 with open fire place.
  • Sitting Room/Library/TV lounge ideally suitable for children, with double bed settee and comfortable seating for four.
  • Georgian Staircase rising to first floor landing off which there is:
  • Principal Bedroom suite comprising double room with four poster bed, en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe.
  • Twin-bedded room with washbasin, and dual aspect over lake, garden and mountains beyond.
  • Double bedded room with washbasin and dual aspect over lake, garden and beyond.
  • Single bedroom with bunk beds suitable for two adults, with vanity unit.
  • Large family bathroom with shower, bath with hand shower over and usual amenities.

A cot and occasional bed suitable for a child will be provided on request.

The property stands in its mature well cared for and well stocked gardens, which includes an ornamental pond that has been fenced off for safety reasons and an original Ty Bach.

At the rear of the property there is a field which is available for the use of visitors for recreational purposes, subject to local grazing.

The area is a haven for local water sports, hill and mountain walking and general leisure. Visitors will never be short of things to do.
Rectory Cottage
Sitting Room
Sitting Room
Bedroom
Kitchen

'The Rectory Cottage' Accommodation

Rectory Cottage is immediately adjacent to Plas Gower and enjoys a fabulous atmosphere and fine views. However, it is completely self-contained in its own gardens with separate access and parking for two cars/boat. Centrally heated and with a large wood burning stove in the sitting room, it makes a wonderful, cosy and peaceful retreat at all times of the year but is particularly popular for weekend breaks from autumn onwards

The Cottage, which is Graded 4 Star comprises front door to kitchen/dining area, which is fully fitted with washing machine, fridge, cooker, microwave and usual electrical appliances, and table for four persons. This room has views over its own garden and towards the lake and hills beyond.

Large sitting room with comfortable chairs for four. Large wood burning stove, CD player, TV, video recorder and a choice of games and books to keep everyone amused.

Visitors bedroom with double bed and window having the same fabulous views as enjoyed from the kitchen.

A steep narrow staircase leads off the living room to a small landing off which there is a cosy quaint twin bedded room with window overlooking the owners field and a fully fitted bathroom with hand held shower.

Access to the cottage from the parking area is uneven but to the house there is disabled access. However, the garden at Plas Gower is on two levels.

Both Properties

There are ample games, books, videos, CDs and DVDs to keep everyone amused in the evening and on a rainy day. We endeavour to make your stay at Plas Gower as comfortable and relaxing as possible. Visitors will enjoy a welcome tray on arrival and as much information about the local attractions and amenities as we can provide.

Our weekly letting rates are fully inclusive of electricity charges and central heating costs. Logs and coal are provided free of charge. There are no hidden extras. All towels and linen are provided. Dogs and smokers are permitted in Rectory Cottage but not in the main house. There is ample outdoor seating in both properties and BBQ's are available.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call or e-mail us as we shall be delighted to provide the answers.

Here are some comments from our visitors:

"Delightful cottage, idyllic surroundings, wonderful scenery. What more could one ask? Thoroughly enjoyable stay"

Mr & Mrs B., Blackburn

"Fantastic 3 days. Beautiful cottage and very homely. Many thanks."

Mr & Mrs M., St. Helens

"When you've found the best cottage in Wales, why not stick to it - we've been coming 5 times!"

Mr & Mrs A, Sweden

"Another  wonderful holiday at Rectory Cottage. We will be here again next year."

Mr & Mrs W, Wolverhampton
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