# Plas Dolau Country Estate, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales Large holiday houses sleeping 56 near the coast and Snowdonia National Park, for families and school trips ## At a Glance - Sleeps 11 - 56 - 13 bedrooms - Dining for 45 ## Images - Total images stored: 11 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/IMG_2795.jpg (caption: Plas Dolau; alt: Plas Dolau) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Plas-Dolau-lounge-crop_.jpg (caption: Plas Dolau - spacious lounge or meeting room; alt: Plas Dolau - spacious lounge or meeting room) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Plas_Dolau_Dining_Room.jpg (caption: Dining room; alt: Dining room) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/West_Wing_-_Roses_4(1).jpg (caption: The West Wing for family accommodation; alt: The West Wing for family accommodation) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Y_Gelli_from_field.jpg (caption: Y Gelli - The guest house on the estate; alt: Y Gelli - The guest house on the estate) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/IMG_2928_0.jpg (caption: Twin en-suite - Y Gelli Guesthouse; alt: Twin en-suite - Y Gelli Guesthouse) - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Blue Tit feeding on peanuts.jpg (caption: A bluetit enjoying peanuts from our feeder; alt: A bluetit enjoying peanuts from our feeder) - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Looking through the trees.jpg (caption: Surrounding fields; alt: Surrounding fields) - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/peach2 finished.jpg (caption: Family En-Suite Room; alt: Family En-Suite Room) - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/kitchen finished.jpg (caption: Catering standard kitchen; alt: Catering standard kitchen) - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/primrose fnished.jpg (caption: Bunk rooms - perfect for youth groups; alt: Bunk rooms - perfect for youth groups) ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property Sleeps 11 to 56 in the main house (Plas Dolau) and guest house (Y Gelli) Plas Dolau Country House (front of house hostel): sleeps 38 Plas Dolau Country House (West wing self catered): sleeps 8 Or book sole use: 46 Y Gelli Guest House: sleeps 11 With a variety of accommodation options, and flexible catering arrangements, Plas Dolau is suitable for large groups of friends and family, youth and school residential trips and corporate group getaways. Please note that we do not accept hen and stag groups. Plas Dolau is available with exclusive or shared use. The estate is situated in 25 acres of wood and farmland in the Rheidol valley three miles from the University Town of Aberystwyth. Close to the sea and within easy reach of the Cambrian Mountains, there is plenty to explore (or study). Aberystwyth has much to offer, from the National Library of Wales and the Arts Centre to the shops, museum and cinema of the town. The coast and Snowdonia National Park are both close by, with a wealth of activities available to choose from. Plas Dolau has a mixture of family rooms and dormitories, which sleep up to 45 people. With two kitchens and lounges, it adapts well to large and small groups. There is full central heating, plenty of bathrooms and toilets,. All of the family bedrooms have TVs as well as tea and coffee making equipment. There is a comfortable lounge with a TV. If your group is larger, Y Gelli provides comfortable accommodation in a Swedish farm guesthouse. There is also plenty of space outside for additional guests in tents or caravan. We provide bed and breakfast, with evening meals and packed lunches by arrangement. With three lounges, the facilities are also suitable for business events, and we offer an attractive day rate for meetings. The surrounding countryside has plenty of interest for family outings or for school groups wishing to study the Environment. The forestry centres abound in wildlife, there are the fish ladders and a hydro-electric scheme in the Rheidol valley, and there is much opportunity within a few miles of studying the marine environment. Please note: WiFi is only available in Y Gelli Guest House. ## Facilities - **Accessibility:** Please contact with requirements. Y Gelli has an en suite ground floor twin bedroom. - **WiFi:** Good mobile reception. - **Kitchen:** Regularly inspected, well equipped catering kitchen, sometimes available for school use. Farmhouse style domestic kitchen provided for smaller groups. - **Dining Room:** Comfortable chairs and go-pak tables. Easily converted for teaching, craft or computer activities. - **Sitting Room:** The main lounge has comfortable seating, a couple of small coffee tables and a piano. The main lounge can also be used for teaching. - **TV and Music Facilities:** TVs in Plas Dolau family bedrooms and in the lounge. - **Games Room:** Games room available with table-tennis, a pool table and table football. (currently out of use) - **Heating and Open Fires:** Central heating. - **Bedrooms:** Plas Dolau has both family rooms and dormitory rooms with a mix of bunks and beds. In Y Gelli there's a family suite. - **Linen:** Bed linen and towels are provided. - **Bathrooms:** Plenty of shower facilities. - **Children's Facilities:** Cots and high chairs are available. - **Outdoor:** Extensive grounds and gardens with woodland and access to the River Rheidol. - **Parking:** Parking is adjacent to both properties. - **Smoking:** No smoking. ## Rental Rates Please contact the owner for pricing. ## Booking Information - Please contact us ## Availability Please contact the owner for availability dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/plas-dolau-country-estate-aberystwyth-ceredigion-wales#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [Wales](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/wales) > [West Wales](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/west-wales) > [Ceredigion](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/ceredigion) > [Aberystwyth](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/aberystwyth) ### Address Address: Lovesgrove, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3HP, GB Latitude: 52.4112213 Longitude: -4.0116035 ### About The Area Situated in the beautiful Rheidol valley just two miles from the coast and pleasant market town of Aberystwyth in West Wales. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** Aberystwyth is 3 miles away. A university town and home of the National Library, there are plenty of shops, museum, 2 beaches including rock pools. - **Shop:** A range of shops in Aberystwyth is 3 miles away. - **Food and Drink:** Aberystwyth, 3 miles away. - **Airport:** Birmingham. - **Bus:** Aberystwyth. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Sam Bennett - Phone: +44 (0)1970 617 834 - Email: sam@plasdolau.co.uk - Website: https://www.plasdolau.co.uk