Name: Plas Dolguog
Address: Plas Dolguog, Machynlleth, Machynlleth, Machynlleth, SY20 8UJ, United Kingdom
Rating: 8

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It has taken a while for me to write this review as the experience was so bad I couldn't bring myself to write about it. Arrived and was given a single key and told we couldn't get in the main entrance past a certain time but that we can use the side door. After dinner we took our dog out for a little stroll only to discover after leaving only 15 mins that every door was locked and no staff were there. After knocking very loudly and calling the out of hours number we got no answer and in the end had to sleep in our car!! In the morning we received little sympathy let alone an apology. We were reimbursed our room price ( I would think so) but we're expected to pay full price for our breakfast. I explained the breakfast came with the room so why should we pay for that. After alot of grumbling from the owner he begrudgingly took this off but only after reminding us several times how expensive it is for them to use booking.com oh and if we'd only knocked on his house next door he could have helped. Well I'm sorry but I had no idea you lived next door!!! Otherwise don't you think I would have tried that option. Awful experience can't help wondering what would have happened if someone got locked out with no vehicle.

Locked out

Beautiful and tranquil setting. The whole site looked amazing. Room was spacious and clean with easy access to the grassy areas outside. Breakfast was good, served in the large dining room.
Our experience was severely marred by someone stomping around directly above us. This lasted until 11.30pm restarted at 4 and 5.30am. The stomping was bad enough, but every stomp was also accompanied with creaking floorboards or joists. So glad we only stayed the one night.
OK, the hotel cannot be responsible for inconsiderate people, BUT, they are responsible for the total lack of soundproofing and poor maintenance of the flooring.  Every footstep was accompanied by a creak, that means the entire floor is shot. That does not happen "overnight". There is no way that this has not happened before and they weren't aware of it.

Very very noisey room

We spent a thoroughly enjoyable four nights at the Plas Dolguog. Room 15 is in the Stables annex, basic and comfortable, very clean, excellent wi-fi and no noise from other occupants. My only quibble - and it's a small one relative to all of the positives that made our stay so enjoyable - was the shower. The mixer offered two settings: Nuclear Fusion or Cryotherapy. It was possible to tweak it but it took several minutes to do so. The hotel is run by Tina & Anthony, superb hosts who provided a very warm, hospitable welcome and they are clearly keen to ensure their guests will return. Breakfasts are excellent and we also had dinner on one occasion. That  menu was varied and we really enjoyed the food. The grounds, rolling Welsh hills, streams and valleys surrounding the hotel are seriously tranquil. If you are seeking  a return to nature, to step-away from the chaos of this crazy world of ours, then I'd thoroughly recommend the Plas Dolguog.

Clean, friendly and stunning scenery

We only stayed for one night but found the place to be lovely. Very clean, nice linen and towels and nice to have tea and biscuits in the room. Large and spacious room with a stunning balcony view. 
The staff were extremely helpful prior to our arrival and Tina went the extra mile when she posted back my lost property - for this I am truly grateful. Service above and beyond what many others would do.

Very kind staff, lovely hotel

We recently stayed at Plas Dolguog for a two night break to enjoy an organised birdwatching day with Iolo Williams.. We can only say thank you very much 😀
.We were looked after so well, nothing was too much trouble, the birdwatching event was supported beautifully with a  delicious traditional Christmas lunch and we were made to feel very much at home throughout our stay with lovely breakfasts overlooking a stunning Welsh mountain landscape.

All this, in spite of ongoing Covid safety implementations being adhered to and an introduction of additional Covid regulations on the Friday night. We felt very safe Covid-wise.

A lovely relaxing stay. 😀 Many thanks.

Lovely, old, family run hotel

Stayed for 6 nights in the annexe in a first floor bedroom with a balcony.  I'll try to give a balanced review ...

Good points:
Beautiful location. hotel and grounds - great to walk round "Grandma's garden"
Enjoyed sitting on the balcony with garden view - feeding nuthatches
Large room
Very friendly staff - great service

Not so good points
Shower over the bath did not work easily (water pressure? other guests?)  Had to get up at 7am if I wanted even a pathetic shower!!!
Food was ok - not very imaginative but good quality ingredients


Beautiful hotel

Desperate for a break but unable to find anywhere to stay by the coast, we discovered this hotel and it had availability that suited.  We booked for four nights in August and had the best room in the hotel.  It was a nice room, four poster, large window, facing east so that we got morning sun but it was cooler later on.  However, the bathroom had not been properly cleaned, which worried me as they had only been re-opened for two or three weeks.  I pointed out what needed doing (not going into gory details here!) and I expected a profuse apology that it needed doing at all.  I didn't get that which surprised me.  I did receive a confirmation that it would be seen to and it was, I hope, but it was a little unnerving in the current circumstances.  There was a considerable amount of dust on the bedroom furniture too.  There was a large radiator on the landing which could not be turned off and during a heatwave that seemed very odd and not very comfortable.  
The food, which was advertised as being 'specially prepared by our chef using local produce where possible' was extremely disappointing.  It was pretty boring and unimaginative and I felt the microwave had been in use quite a lot.  Most of the dishes or ingredients came from the freezer and even the fruit bowl at breakfast consisted only of apples (unwashed) and bananas.  I could see the bag containing the apples from the Co-op on a table behind a screen near the cereal/yoghurt/ fruit selection and so it suggested that the apples had been put out straight from the bag and not washed.  
The owners seemed pleasant enough and wore appropriate face shields but it was lacking something and I am still not sure what.  The setting is wonderful.  Nine acres with beautiful grounds, an award-winning conservation garden and stunning views front and rear but for the money it did not quite live up to expectations which was a shame.

Slightly disappointing on several fronts

WoW.. Going the extra mile springs to mind. My Family and I (8) in total stayed over for a long bank holiday weekend close by and ventured out looking for somewhere to eat.

Finding this off road rertreat after being turned away from a local establishment (locals only) I ventured inside to be welcomed by a lovely lady by the name of Tina.

 After listening to my previous encounter elsewhere, Tina took up the challenge  and found a space for us to eat.Initially outside then a family table inside. 

Service fantastic / Food fantastic / Surroundings fantastic and just to add what a real pleasure it was for the chef to take time interacting and educating the grand children with regards to the Golden Eagle statues.

I cannot fault the professional attitude and service from Tina and her staff who made my family and I feel truly welcome.

Tina, you are a STAR.. Thank you

Professional service second to none

Beautiful setting a warm welcome and a step back in time. Staff hard working and friendly. Our room was traditionally furnished which is to be expected in a building of this age. Beds superb very comfortable and clean. Lovely one night stay visiting family in Aberdovey thank you.

Warm and welcoming

The location of this hotel is wonderful, set on the fringes of the Snowdonia National Park surrounded by beautiful countryside. Sadly the hotel is looking very sad, decor is dated and there is lots of clutter around, too much unsuitable furniture and trolleys of bed and table linen left in reception and the dining room. A beautiful room with 17th century fireplace should have been a comfortable and cosy lounge but was stuffed with furniture including two stacks of unused dining chairs.
Our main reason for going was to see the beautiful Grandma's Garden so eloquently described on their web site. This 9 acre site dedicated to world peace and harmony between people and religions has been allowed to run rampant, plants and weeds now running riot over the statues and art work which are supposed to be the centre pieces. It was a massive disappointment.
In addition : we arrived at the same time as a group of people attending a Wake and as the main reception dorrs were locked we had no choice but to file in through the bar door amidst this group.
The radiator in our bathroom was red hot(too hot to touch) and the valve for controlling it was broken so our night was very uncomfortable even with windows open. Also there were instructions to adjust the water temperature of the shower before stepping under as the hot water could be very hot, both my husband and I failed to be able to achieve any degree of adjustment so could not use the shower.
At dinner last night I asked the waitress what the cheesecake of the day was, as listed on the menu. She went to the kitchen and the whole dining room heard the chef shout, "There isn't one!" We laughed but the feeling of taking part in an episode of Fawlty Towers grew ever stronger.
 I seriously think this place should be calling on the services of the Hotel Inspector, Alex Polizzi, because it is only going to continue to deteriorate and lose custom if it doesn't and that would be a tragedy because it has much to offer if the management were to get a handle on the basics.

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