Plas Dinas Country House & The Gunroom Restaurant

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.

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.

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

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.

02/10/2026

A room with a view.....⚜

Our exquisite Princess Margaret room boasts such beautiful views over the gardens. Soak up the seasonal colours whilst relaxing in the bath before dinner.

01/10/2026

Just a short 5 minute drive away from our country house hotel is the World Heritage Site of Caernarfon Castle.

Caernarfon Castle is recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages.

This fortress-palace on the banks of the River Seiont is grouped with Edward I’s other castles at Conwy, Beaumaris and Harlech as a World Heritage Site. But
for sheer scale and architectural drama Caernarfon stands alone.
Here Edward and his military architect Master James of St George erected a castle, town walls and a quay all at the same time. This gigantic building project
eventually took 47 years and cost a staggering £25,000.

The castle was born out of bitter war with Welsh princes. So of course its immense curtain walls and daunting King’s Gate were designed to withstand assault. But the polygonal towers, eagle statues and multi-coloured masonry sent a more subtle message.

These echoed imperial Roman architecture, especially the walls of Constantinople. They also recalled the Welsh myth of Macsen Wledig, who dreamed of a great fort at the mouth of a river – ‘the fairest that man ever saw’.

So Caernarfon is a castle of dreams. A legend brought to life. Even after 700 years it still stirs the imagination like no other Welsh castle.

Information by Cadw - make memories in North Wales.

30/09/2026

This week, our team are diligently planting thousands of spring bulbs throughout the estate, strategically positioning them to maximize their visual impact next year. It includes hundreds of hyacinth, very special daffodils and deluxe tulips.

Although it's a labour-intensive task, the breath-taking displays that emerge in February, March and early April make it well worth the effort. Last year's planting of 4000 bulbs yielded stunning results, and we're eager to see many of them bloom again.

During this time of year, Annie, Sean and Del, can be found collecting in the dahlias that have come to an end, prepping them for their winter rest and replanting out cyclamen and the new spring bulbs. We have some beautiful deluxe varieties this year and we cannot wait to see them bloom.