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Plas Dinas Country House & The Gunroom Restaurant Historic 5-star Plas Dinas Country House Hotel, Caernarfon, North Wales. Good Hotel Guide César Best Hotel in Wales 26. Condè Nast Johansens

The former home of Lord Snowdon boasting beautiful interiors & home to The Gunroom Restaurant

MICHELIN 2026. 5* Plas Dinas Country House is the former home of Lord Snowdon and home to Michelin Guide listed, 2 AA Rosette Restaurant, The Gunroom Restaurant which is headed up by tv chef Daniel Ap Geraint. It offers 11 individually designed bedrooms, all telling the multi-generational love story of the Armstrong-Jones family. Ideal in location multi-awarded country house hotel is situated on the edge of Snowdonia, just 18 minutes by car to Llanberis. Plas Dinas Country House has been awarded the 5* gold award by the AA, the AA Wine List Award for Wales 24/25, The Condé Nast Hotels of Excellence Award Winner of Best for Romance in the UK and Hotel of Year in North Wales for the last 4 years (2024- 2021). The Gunroom Restaurant was added to the Michelin Guide in 2022 and the team have since retained their place in the coveted guide. A fairy-tale romance that once captured the hearts and minds of a nation. When Antony Armstrong-Jones married the Queen's sister, Princess Margaret, the nation and world was captivated. They were the 'it' couple of their time. She a beautiful Princess, he from a not so ordinary background but untitled. His family home was Plas Dinas, Caernarfon, now our beautiful Country House Hotel & award-winning restaurant, The Gunroom. We have a carefully curated collection of family memorabilia, much of which still belongs to the Armstrong-Jones family. Guests often spend hours wandering the corridors enjoying a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of this fascinating family. Join us for Afternoon Tea, our award-winning 9-course fine dining experience at The Gunroom restaurant or stay overnight in one of our 11 luxurious, individually designed en-suite rooms. Plas Dinas has an enviable reputation for creating incredible memories, offering tailor-made bespoke wedding services on an 'exclusive use' basis throughout the year, but these dates do get booked up quickly as we only release a very small number of dates. We look forward to giving you a ''Royal'' welcome.

Our beautiful Princess Margaret Junior Suite offers an elegant, relaxing space surrounded by British Royal Family memora...
23/10/2026

Our beautiful Princess Margaret Junior Suite offers an elegant, relaxing space surrounded by British Royal Family memorabilia.

We particularly love to share some of the official wedding gifts from HRH Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon's wedding that feature in this room.

HRH Princess Margaret was a regular visitor to Plas Dinas Country House and was much loved by the local community.

Our absolutely beautiful November and December menu has been carefully curated by Daniel and his team of ambitious chefs...
22/10/2026

Our absolutely beautiful November and December menu has been carefully curated by Daniel and his team of ambitious chefs and you don't have to wait much longer to try it. It is another exciting menu from the gents in the kitchen and we cannot wait!

Just a heads up that from 8th - 16th November we will be closed as some of our team have a well earned rest and others will be here to refresh and re-love our historic house and to dress her in all her festive glory. We have some exciting moments ahead and thank you all for supporting our beautiful independent business and team.

To book a table or overnight stay in one of our 11 individually designed rooms, please visit https://www.plasdinas.co.uk

We cannot thank everyone enough for choosing to stay or dine with us at our beautiful country house so far this year. It...
18/10/2026

We cannot thank everyone enough for choosing to stay or dine with us at our beautiful country house so far this year. It has been quite the year! The team have achieved so much including their 3rd rosette and it would not be possible without you, our guests.

You can find out more about our NEW Autumn/Winter offer, our individually designed bedrooms, The Gunroom Restaurant and our seasonal Afternoon Tea menu's at https://www.plasdinas.co.uk.

Please book direct for best available rates.

Our beautiful country house tells of the multi-generational love story of the Armstrong-Jones family. Each room individu...
15/10/2026

Our beautiful country house tells of the multi-generational love story of the Armstrong-Jones family. Each room individually designed around the person they represent with months of research going into each room. The many chapters of incredible people who loved Plas Dinas Country House, just like we do.

Sir Robert Armstrong-Jones, CBE JP DL FRCS FRCP FSA (born Robert Jones; 2 December 1857 – 30 January 1943) was a Welsh physician and psychiatrist. He was a leading psychologist in psychosomatic behaviour and supported the army in World War I.

He was educated at Porthmadog Grammar School and Grove Park School, Wrexham, going on to study medicine at University of Wales, Bangor, and St. Bartholomew's Hospital. Sir Robert then lectured at St Bartholomew's Hospital, and became consulting physician in mental diseases to the military forces at London and Aldershot.

In 1913, he assumed the additional surname of Armstrong, which had been the maiden name of his wife's grandmother, Jane née Armstrong, because he wanted to distinguish himself from another prominent Robert Jones of the time.

During World War I, he was designated a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Royal Army Medical Corps; he was knighted in the 1917 New Year Honours, and after the war he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in recognition of his war service. He was appointed High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire for 1929. He was a Fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Surgeons.

Sir Robert married Margaret Roberts in 1893 and went on to welcome Ronald (Lord Snowdon's Father), Elaine and Gwendolen who you will all know as Lady Buckley.

He sadly passed in 1943 and sadly Margaret only survived a further 4 months after his passing.

Back in August 2024 we released the Sir Robert room, a room dedicated to his passion for psychology. A love story that is now back together here at Plas Dinas.

14/10/2026

AUTUMN / WINTER 2026 AND SPRING 2027
2 NIGHT DINNER, BED AND BREAKFAST OFFER ⚜

Secluded, intimate and romantic, Plas Dinas Country House is the perfect place to treat a loved one to a cosy Autumn escape. This offer is available from Tuesday 27th October 2026 - Thursday 18th March 2027.

*Enjoy a two-night stay in one of our beautiful individually styled bedrooms

*A delicious Welsh breakfast on both mornings

*A complimentary glass of Prosecco served on arrival.

*An exquisite 9-course dining experience in The Gunroom Restaurant worth £99.00 per person, per night on BOTH evenings, prepared by BBC 2’s Great British Menu finalist Daniel Ap Geraint and his team of creative and ambitious chefs including Kane Williams, former Head Chef at Barn at Moor Hall.

*Classic Room - £645.00 per room based on a 2-night stay (Judges, Major or Peregrine)

*Luxury Room - £685.00 per room based on a 2-night stay (Butlers and Snowdon)

*Deluxe Room - £735.00 per room based on a 2-night stay (Lady Buckley and Llewelyn)

*Superior Deluxe Room - £785.00 per room based on a 2-night stay(Caroline, Sir Robert Armstrong-Jones and Lady Armstrong-Jones)

*Princess Margaret - £805.00 - based on a 2-night stay

This two-night Dinner, Bed and Breakfast offer is available as follows:*Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, with Friday as your second evening. Excludes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.

Please note the hotel is closed on a Sunday and Monday to both rest the team and to re-love the house.

To make a reservation please call our team on 01286 830 214 and quote . This offer cannot be booked online. This offer is non-transferable to other dates other than those dates listed. No cancellations or transfers within 4 days prior to stay. A £10% non-refundable deposit is required for this offer. Final payment is taken 4 days prior to arrival.

T&C's apply.

11/10/2026

We are located just 10 minutes from the Menai Strait. It is a stunning stretch of water filled to the brim with quality produce, such as sea bass, oysters, mussels and sea salt, which we regularly showcase here in The Gunroom Restaurant.

The other side of the Menai Strait is Ynys Môn, the Isle of Anglesey. Home to some amazing seafood and the fabulous crab currently features on our October menu. It is delicious.

AUTUMN / WINTER 2026 AND SPRING 20272 NIGHT DINNER, BED AND BREAKFAST OFFER ⚜Secluded, intimate and romantic, Plas Dinas...
08/10/2026

AUTUMN / WINTER 2026 AND SPRING 2027
2 NIGHT DINNER, BED AND BREAKFAST OFFER ⚜

Secluded, intimate and romantic, Plas Dinas Country House is the perfect place to treat a loved one to a cosy Autumn escape. This offer is available from Tuesday 27th October 2026 - Thursday 18th March 2027.

*Enjoy a two-night stay in one of our beautiful individually styled bedrooms

*A delicious Welsh breakfast on both mornings

*A complimentary glass of Prosecco served on arrival.

*An exquisite 9-course dining experience in The Gunroom Restaurant worth £99.00 per person, per night on BOTH evenings, prepared by BBC 2’s Great British Menu finalist Daniel Ap Geraint and his team of creative and ambitious chefs including Kane Williams, former Head Chef at Barn at Moor Hall.

*Classic Room - £645.00 per room based on a 2-night stay (Judges, Major or Peregrine)

*Luxury Room - £685.00 per room based on a 2-night stay (Butlers and Snowdon)

*Deluxe Room - £735.00 per room based on a 2-night stay (Lady Buckley and Llewelyn)

*Superior Deluxe Room - £785.00 per room based on a 2-night stay(Caroline, Sir Robert Armstrong-Jones and Lady Armstrong-Jones)

*Princess Margaret - £805.00 - based on a 2-night stay

This two-night Dinner, Bed and Breakfast offer is available as follows:*Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, with Friday as your second evening. Excludes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.

Please note the hotel is closed on a Sunday and Monday to both rest the team and to re-love the house.

To make a reservation please call our team on 01286 830 214 and quote . This offer cannot be booked online. This offer is non-transferable to other dates other than those dates listed. No cancellations or transfers within 4 days prior to stay. A £10% non-refundable deposit is required for this offer. Final payment is taken 4 days prior to arrival.

T&C's apply.

Luxury 5-star country house hotel, the former home of Lord Snowdon. 11 bedrooms and award-wining restaurant. Voted best hotel in North Wales

07/10/2026

Our beautiful country house tells of the multi-generational love story of the Armstrong-Jones family. Each room individually designed around the person they represent with months of research going into each room. The many chapters of incredible people who loved Plas Dinas Country House, just like we do.

Sir Robert Armstrong-Jones, CBE JP DL FRCS FRCP FSA (born Robert Jones; 2 December 1857 – 30 January 1943) was a Welsh physician and psychiatrist.
He was a leading psychologist in psychosomatic behaviour and supported the army in World War I.

He was educated at Porthmadog Grammar School and Grove Park School, Wrexham, going on to study medicine at University of Wales, Bangor, and St.
Bartholomew's Hospital. Sir Robert then lectured at St Bartholomew's Hospital, and became consulting physician in mental diseases to the military forces at
London and Aldershot.

In 1913, he assumed the additional surname of Armstrong, which had been the maiden name of his wife's grandmother, Jane née Armstrong, because he
wanted to distinguish himself from another prominent Robert Jones of the time.

During World War I, he was designated a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Royal Army Medical Corps; he was knighted in the 1917 New Year Honours, and
after the war he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in recognition of his war service. He was appointed High Sheriff of
Caernarvonshire for 1929. He was a Fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Surgeons.

Sir Robert married Margaret Roberts in 1893 and went on to welcome Ronald (Lord Snowdon's Father), Elaine and Gwendolen who you will all know as Lady Buckley.

He sadly passed in 1943 and sadly Margaret only survived a further 4 months after his passing.

Back in August 2024 we released the Sir Robert room, a room dedicated to his passion for psychology. A love story that is now back together here at Plas Dinas.

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the UK, Europe & The Mediterranean Condé Nast Johansens A...
04/10/2026

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the UK, Europe & The Mediterranean Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2027. We have been shortlisted as Best Hotel for Honeymoons in the UK. The awards take place on 2nd November 2026 in London.

We were added to the Condé Nast Johansens Global Hotels of Excellence collection in October 2023 and we are so proud to have now been shortlisted for our third year with the collection.

Our award-winning country house has been designed to celebrate the multi-generational love story of the Armstrong-Jones family which of course includes Lord Snowdon and HRH Princess Margaret, so this category is just perfect for us. From our 9-course hybrid taster menu and fine dining experience to our indulgent Afternoon Tea and 11 individually designed rooms.

You can support our beautiful country house and restaurant in the awards here at https://www.johansens.com/awards/?property-name=Plas+Dinas+Country+House

Last week we had the pleasure of attending the AA Hospitality awards in London, where we were awarded 3 AA Rosettes. Our...
03/10/2026

Last week we had the pleasure of attending the AA Hospitality awards in London, where we were awarded 3 AA Rosettes.

Our chefs have had a remarkable year and the dishes, flavours and artistry has been incredible to watch and taste. They are a strong, focused and very talented team and we wish them the world of luck in reaching their next accolades. The progress has been remarkable and they are incredibly focused on delivering exceptional food.

We are proud of each and every one of our team. We will forever be grateful to you all for supporting our beautiful country house and restaurant. Without you, none of this would be possible.

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