Plas Amherst in Harlech | Must-See Gwynedd Hot Tub Cottage

About Plas Amherst

Plas Amherst is a grand Edwardian house in Harlech, North Wales, with jaw-dropping views guaranteed to impress. This five-bedroom beauty sleeps 12 people and sits just minutes from Royal St David's Golf Club. Every bedroom has its own en-suite - no more morning bathroom queues or awkward hallway encounters in your underwear!

The location is brilliant. Harlech Beach is just 1.3 miles away for sandy adventures, while the impressive Harlech Castle looms nearby, perfect for history fans and photographers. The town's shops and pubs are under a mile away. The sunsets here are absolutely spectacular - grab a drink and watch the sky turn pink from your private garden or while soaking in the hot tub.

Accommodation includes a master suite with dressing room and free-standing bath, a family room with king-size and bunk beds, another king-size bedroom, a double and a twin room. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities with walk-in showers. Downstairs features a games room with pool table, sitting room with woodburner, formal dining room and a massive kitchen with dining area.

Visit Harlech Castle (5 minutes), explore Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway (25 minutes), or play a round at Royal St David's Golf Club (5-minute walk). Snowdonia National Park surrounds you with mountains, lakes and endless walking trails.

Plas Amherst is perfect for multi-generation family holidays or friend reunions. The hot tub and games room keep everyone entertained when you're not exploring. Just remember - what happens in the hot tub stays in the hot tub!

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Need To Know

✓Underfloor gas central heating
✓ Electric range oven and hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer with ice machine, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
✓ 2 x Smart TV, WiFi
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Starter pack of logs supplied
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Highchair and travel cot available
✓ Private driveway off-road parking for 4 cars
✓ Enclosed side patio with lawn, hot tub and furniture
✓ Private side garden
✓ Two well behaved dogs welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 1.3 miles
✓ Note: This property sits next to Prop Ref: 1144002 which sleeps 13
✓ Note: Short walk to award winning beach Harlech
✓ Note: No Stag/Hen parties or similar are accepted at this property

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Plas Amherst

Stunning Views

The panoramic views from Plas Amherst are breathtaking. Watch spectacular sunsets over the coast from the garden or hot tub.

Private En-suites

Every bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom. Perfect for large groups wanting privacy and no morning bathroom queues.

Games Room

The pool table in the games room was a massive hit with guests of all ages. Great entertainment for rainy days or evening fun.

Hot Tub Experience

Relaxing in the hot tub after a day of exploring was mentioned in multiple reviews as a holiday highlight.

Spacious Kitchen

The huge kitchen with dining area makes family meals easy and enjoyable. Perfect for big group gatherings.

Perfect Location

Just minutes from Royal St David's Golf Club and a short distance to beach, castle and town amenities.

Getting To Plas Amherst

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Plas Amherst by car, follow the A496 to Harlech. The property is located near Royal St David's Golf Club with good access from the main road through town. You'll have convenient off-road parking for four cars on the private driveway.

By Train

For rail travelers, Harlech has its own train station on the Cambrian Coast Line. It's approximately 0.8 miles from the property, making it a short taxi ride or a 15-minute walk to your accommodation.

Off-road parking for four cars

Harlech station (0.8 miles)

Easily accessible from the A496

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Harlech Castle

Distance: 0.7 miles

LL46 2YH

Royal St David's Golf Club

Distance: 0.3 miles

LL46 2UB

Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway

Distance: 12 miles

LL41 3TL

Harlech Beach

Distance: 1.3 miles

LL46 2UG

Snowdonia National Park Trails

Distance: 5 miles

LL46 2YA

Llanfair Slate Caverns

Distance: 4.5 miles

LL46 2SA

Harlech Town Centre

Distance: 0.6 miles

LL46 2YA

Porthmadog High Street

Distance: 10 miles

LL49 9LU

Barmouth Shopping Area

Distance: 11 miles

LL42 1AF

Harlech Train Station

Distance: 0.8 miles

LL46 2UE

Local Bus Stop

Distance: 0.4 miles

LL46 2YA

Portmeirion Village

Distance: 13 miles

LL48 6ER

Harlech Castle

Distance: 0.7 miles

LL46 2YH

Royal St David's Golf Club

Distance: 0.3 miles

LL46 2UB

Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway

Distance: 12 miles

LL41 3TL

Harlech Beach

Distance: 1.3 miles

LL46 2UG

Snowdonia National Park Trails

Distance: 5 miles

LL46 2YA

Llanfair Slate Caverns

Distance: 4.5 miles

LL46 2SA

Harlech Town Centre

Distance: 0.6 miles

LL46 2YA

Porthmadog High Street

Distance: 10 miles

LL49 9LU

Barmouth Shopping Area

Distance: 11 miles

LL42 1AF

Harlech Train Station

Distance: 0.8 miles

LL46 2UE

Local Bus Stop

Distance: 0.4 miles

LL46 2YA

Portmeirion Village

Distance: 13 miles

LL48 6ER

Is Plas Amherst Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love Plas Amherst! The games room with pool table keeps them busy indoors while the enclosed garden is perfect for outdoor play. Harlech Beach (1.3 miles away) offers sandy adventures and Harlech Castle provides exciting exploration. The family bedroom with bunk beds is ideal for siblings. Travel cot and highchair are provided for little ones.

For Couples

The master suite at Plas Amherst is perfect for couples, featuring a king-size bed, dressing room and luxury en-suite with free-standing bath. Enjoy romantic sunsets from the hot tub with a glass of wine. Take walks on Harlech Beach or dine in local restaurants. The woodburning stove creates a cosy atmosphere for quiet evenings together.

Pet Friendly

Plas Amherst welcomes two well-behaved dogs, with the only rule being they must stay downstairs. The enclosed garden provides safe outdoor space for pets to explore. Harlech Beach (1.3 miles) allows dogs year-round on certain sections. Snowdonia National Park offers countless dog-friendly walking trails right on your doorstep.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Plas Amherst

Y Branwen Hotel & Restaurant

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL46 2YL

Castle Restaurant

Located 0.7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL46 2YH

Llew Glas Cafe

Located 0.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL46 2YA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Plas Amherst

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Plas Amherst features a private hot tub in the enclosed side garden. It's perfect for relaxing while enjoying the fantastic views and spectacular sunsets.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, Plas Amherst welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. Dogs must be kept downstairs in the property as per the house rules.

How many cars can park at the property?

The property has a private driveway with off-road parking for 4 cars. This makes it ideal for larger groups traveling separately.

What's the bedroom layout at Plas Amherst?

The property has five bedrooms: a master suite with king-size bed and dressing room, a family room with king-size and bunk beds, another king-size room, a double bedroom and a twin room. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom.

Is the garden enclosed?

Yes, Plas Amherst has an enclosed side patio with lawn, making it suitable for children and pets. There's also a private side garden with the hot tub and outdoor furniture.

What amenities are available in the kitchen?

The kitchen is extensively equipped with an electric range oven and hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer with ice machine, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster. Everything you need for group catering.

How far is the beach from the property?

Harlech Beach is approximately 1.3 miles from Plas Amherst. It's a beautiful sandy beach that's perfect for family days out.

Are there any restrictions I should know about?

The property doesn't accept stag or hen parties. There are safety rules including no climbing on glass balustrades and fences and windows should not be opened past safety catches. There's also a £500 good housekeeping bond.

Plas Amherst Reviews

We had an absolutely incredible stay, the house is really beautiful and the view blew our minds every time we walked past a window! The balcony area is fantastic. We loved the open kitchen and it made cooking meals really social as we had a big group. Cant recommend enough! Couple of small points the shower in the smaller, pink double room didnt work and it would have been nice to have tea towels already there but this was made clear beforehand so we brought our own.

First impressions of Plas Amherst blew us away! We walked straight around to the back of the property when we arrived and the views were truly breathtakingly beautiful

Jackie

The house was amazing. Our whole family of 8 adults, 3 young children and 1 dog thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. The views were outstanding and we were very lucky with lovely weather.Would highly recommend it.

Property has the wow factor and the facilities and location are first rate. Would recommend without doubt.

We had the most amazing time here from the moment we walked through the door we was lost for words with how stunning it was it literally takes you breath away, we fell so lucky with the weather too so got to make the most of the garden & hot tub and had the most amazing sunsets every single night, the house has everything you need and is well equipped, the welcome pack is so nice and such a special added touch, the games room was fantastic and waking up each morning to such a gorgeous view is memorys that will last a lifetime, Thankyou so much we will definitely be back again soon.

Swanson

We loved this place and had many guests around who were amazed at our mansion. The children loved their bedroom and had many games of hide and seek.

Fantastic house with perfect views over the beach. The only only downside was that there wasn't enough serving spoons, or serving dishes, and also in the showers, there was no holders to put shower gel or soap, small things but very necessary. After saying this, we found the house to be extremely comfortable and an awesome view. The welcome hamper is always a lovely touch and appreciated. Highly recommended

Walter/Chedwick

What an amazing place to stay, what lovely views. Peaceful location. All the facilities you could ask for and great welcome. We will be back!

Certainly! Heres a glowing review for Plas Amherst in Harlech A Perfect Family Getaway at Plas Amherst! Our family holiday at Plas Amherst in Harlech was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the stunning views and the welcoming ambiance of this beautiful property. The house was immaculate, spacious, and equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The location is ideal just a short stroll from the breathtaking Harlech Beach, where the kids spent hours playing in the waves and sand. We also loved exploring Harlech Castle, which is steeped in history and offers incredible views of the coastline the cafe isnt bad either. The attention to detail in Plas Amherst is remarkable. Every room is thoughtfully decorated, making it feel like a true home away from home. The kitchen was fully stocked, allowing us to enjoy family meals together with ease. The outdoor space was perfect for evening barbecues while soaking in the picturesque sunset. We couldnt have asked for a better holiday experience. Plas Amherst exceeded all our expectations and provided the perfect setting for unforgettable family memories. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a wonderful holiday in Harlech! Thank you to the owners for such a fantastic experience.

Elmers Franks And Jones

WOW!! Thank you we have had an amazing time ! The house is beautiful the views are amazing. Everyone enjoyed the games room sand the hot tub was a massive hit. Thank you again xx

McCann's And Fowlers

All ten adults and two dogs had a lovely stay! Beautiful house with amazing views!

Powell/O'Keele Family

Thank you from us all, young and old, Our welcome was a lovely touch too. The house is beautiful and was such a lovely place to spend new year, from the ages of 16 70 you catered for us all, even the dog! The pool room was a big hit with the teen! If only the weather could have been better we would of had it all haha xx

Fowlers

All 10 adults and 2 dogs had a lovely stay. Beautiful house with amazing views!

We recently stayed at Plas Amherst for 3 nights and it was nothing short of spectacular. It has everything you need and is so spacious with spectacular views from almost every room. The kitchen is large and wellequipped and the underfloor heating is amazing. The hosts were incredibly accommodating, responsive, and ensured our stay was seamless from start to finish. we cant recommend it enough! 55 Stars!

William

Three small gripes 1 no starter log package provided. 2 The round handles on the doors are difficult to turn for ladies older persons perhaps levers would be better This has caused the inside handle screws on the downstairs loo to be loosen. 3 The front door could do with a pull handle on the inside door difficult to open from the inside

We had the most wonderful stay at Plas Amherst over Christmas and the owners were very helpful prior to our stay answering our questions and during our stay when we had an issue. The house itself is very grand with big open rooms and the most amazing views when it wasn't foggy!. It is tastefully decorated, spotlessly clean and you can tell it had been recently refurbished. The kitchen was huge and spacious, the lounge had a wall mounted tv where you could log in to your own TV apps and very comfy sofas. The highlight for my 2 sons was the hot tub which we all enjoyed using during our week there, as well as the pool table in the games room. Bedrooms all had ensuites which were lovely although we did have a problem with one shower and the water temp. Someone came out as soon as I notified the owner and fixed the water temp but unfortunately the shower had a fault and couldn't be fixed. The only things that I would recommend changingadding to enhance the property would be More knives in the kitchen, including a bread knife For the 3 existing knives to be sharpened A few more smaller cooking bowlsdishes A sieve Luxury soap in bathrooms not cheap soap Plush bath sheets rather than cheap thin small bath towels. Overall though we had a fantastic family holiday and would highly recommend

Nathalie

The house itself and views were absolutely stunning but the interior of the house felt a little bit unfinished comfortwise a few extra finishing touches would have made it absolutely exceptional. For example, there werent some pieces of kitchen equipment you would usually expect, such as a pair of scissors, a bread knife or a cafetire. We also had to request a pair of oven gloves as there werent any there. It would have benefitted from a few more baking trays and pots and pans, particularly given the number of guests the property could potentially cater for. It would also have been helpful to have had some spare toilet rolls and dishwasher tablets available, as guests may not necessarily think to bring these on holiday! There were also a few housekeeping issues one of the toilet seats was broken, the lights in the games room often went too dim to be able to actually play pool at night and we found a broken glass just underneath one of the couches. All in all the house is beautiful and we would still return in future, but these little additional touches would make the property outstanding and in keeping with the highend location.

Very enjoyable holiday. Just one or two extras would have helped like a mirrors in the bedrooms and towel rail in bathrooms especially the cloakroom downstairs also the door knob in cloakroom we got stuck in it more than once . Beautiful house the views were marvellous and the sunsets were to dye for

The Montford Family

Thank you for such a wonderful stay in this beautiful property! Harlech is so special to our family, so having panoramic views of it's beach has been perfect. We can't wait to return to make even more unforgettable memories very soon!

Fantastic house with beautiful views! Thank you for a lovely week away.

Pamela

Well equipped and large property, perfect for large families. There is a great space for kids and dog to play outside safely and the view is gorgeous. We did have a power cut which meant kids and baby couldnt have lunch or bottle, but this could happen anywhere, it did take 5hrs to fix which i feel couldve been improved, Menai were difficult to get through to. There was no stairgate for my toddler even though I had requested one, and the hot tub was too cold to use on the first night. Small issues though, not complaints. Would stay again as was comfortable and large property.

Barbara

Wow!! Fabulous ,amazing views and very well equipped . We'll be recommending it to everyone we share our photos with.

Nazira

Thank you for an amazing 5 days. It was absolutely great. I loved all the outdoor things we did they were awesome. The beds were really comfortable and the rooms were very spacious. The house is beautiful.

Clare and Bryan

Thank you for a fabulous week. It's a beautiful house. Lots of outdoor fun to be had nearby.

Wow!! What an amazing place in an amazing location . I have a saying, which my family always make fun of, which is it's all about the vista. Well a truer word was never spoken based on the experience of Plas Amherst. We all loved it, and the property was finished to a fantastic standard. A great place for a vacation and to refresh the batteries.

Karoona

We loved it! Uninterrupted views, short walk to the beach and town centre, amazing AMAZING! house finished to a superb yet comfy standard. Loved the fully equipped kitchen. Truly special to be the 1st guests. Loved the hot tub with a view and the lounge was great to watch the Euros! Lydia was super helpful and very friendly. Al in all a fantastic holiday & we will definitely be back soon.

Mat, Kawona, Mia, Mamoli & Mami

We loved it! Uninterupted views, short walk to the beach & town centre, amazing AMAZING! house finished to a superb yet comfy standard. Loved the fully equipped kitchen. Truly special to be the 1st guests. Loved the hot tub with a view & the lounge was great to watch the Euros! Lydia was super helpful & very friendly. All in all a fantastic holiday & we will definetly be back soon!

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Plas Amherst, Harlech

About Plas Amherst

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Stunning Views

Private En-suites

Games Room

Hot Tub Experience

Spacious Kitchen

Perfect Location

Getting To Plas Amherst

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Plas Amherst Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Y Branwen Hotel & Restaurant

Castle Restaurant

Llew Glas Cafe

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Plas Amherst Reviews