Smith Street, Beddgelert, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55

If you’re looking for a business venture in the tourism sector in beautiful Eryri (Snowdonia) then this fine guest house must surely be a candidate for you to explore – it has all the right ingredients to cook up a delightful stay here in Beddgelert!

Plas Tan y Graig is a splendid example of a 3 Storey Detached Victorian Guest House, having been expertly renovated and modernised in recent years by the present owners, providing comfortable accommodation that’s functional, practical and most pleasing on the eye, and in term of its guest house status, it’s certainly worthy of your attention. This fine dwelling occupies a prominent central position within the picturesque village of Beddgelert in the heart of the Eryri National Park, overlooking the famous Aberglaslyn Gorge and mountain peak of Moel Hebog, providing no shortage of stunning scenery. Being able to sit back on the spacious terrace watching the world go by must surely be a highlight. The accommodation offers 7 guest bedrooms, all complete with modern bathroom/en-suite facilities in addition to a communal guest lounge and dining room. The property also has self-contained owner’s accommodation, comprising a spacious south facing lounge with wood burning stove and large bay window overlooking the river, dining room, bedroom, and separate shower room.
It should be noted that the present owners have expended a great deal of time and effort in re-configuring the ground floor layout to best suit visiting guests whilst improving the owners accommodation as well as the main entrance hall. Guests now enjoy a dining room which overlooks the river and the additional of a wood burning stove to the lounge creates a real cosy feel. The owners layout is now more open-plan, creating a lovely sense of light and space whilst offering a homely feel. Copious use of wood flooring now adorns all of the above rooms, including the entrance hall. The utility room has been enlarged somewhat to accommodate a WC and wash basin and the owners shower room has been renewed with a contemporary suite. The property has useful cellar rooms and storage areas, ideal for visiting guests who may wish to store outdoor equipment such as cycles or kayaks or suchlike. Beyond the main patio is a terraced garden with lawn, skilfully incorporated into the rocky outcrop at the rear, together with shed. There is an option to include the hot-tub subject to separate negotiation.

Beddgelert is nestled in the heart of the Eryri National Park, a honey pot for tourists and day visitors. The village gets its name according to legend, from the resting place of Gelert, the faithful hound of Llywellyn the Great. Beddgelert has a convenience store and post office, local restaurants, pubs, ice cream parlour, craft shops and primary school. A wide range of amenities and secondary school is located in nearby Porthmadog along with a large leisure centre and marina. The royal town and administrative centre of Caernarfon is approximately 16 miles away. The Welsh Highland Railway stops in the village bringing many visitors to Beddgelert on its travels between Caernarfon to Porthmadog, where at either end you can enjoy the fabulous coastline and sandy beaches. This part of the Wales is a magnet for visitors with a host of attractions to enjoy such as 2 zip wire rides, an underground trampoline park, numerous sporting events and mountain bike courses. Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) attracts some 500,000 walkers a year whilst film crews often frequent the area to take advantage of the exceptional landscape. This of course means only one thing - ever more people looking for accommodation!