Plas Isa, Lion Street, Dolgellau, LL40 1DG

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Accommodation in the heart of Dolgellau, Snowdonia

Located right in the centre of the small historic town of Dolgellau, Plas Isa provides relaxed, cosy accommodation aimed at outdoor adventurers, whether they be individuals, couples, families or small groups.

The building is Grade II listed and has 5 spacious bedrooms with 3-5 beds per room – all private rooms, no dormitories. The rooms have a selection of bunks and single beds. Your bed will be fully made, ready to dive straight in, all bedding provided. There are ample bathrooms & toilets throughout the house. When possible, we will allocate one bathroom per bedroom, but we cannot guarantee this for every booking.

In the morning, a complimentary continental style breakfast is served in the large dining room. The lounge is a good room to relax with a good book, listen to your favourite music or to watch TV. The self-catering kitchen is open for everyone who prefers to cook their own meal. However, you might want to try the good choice of pubs and restaurants within walking distance.

It is the perfect base for active holidays in South Snowdonia for walkers (Cader Idris, Snowdonia Way), mountain bikers (Traws Eryri, Coed y Brenin and Dyfi Bike Park) and cyclists (Mawddach Trail, Lon Las Cymru). For mountain bikers and cyclists, there is a small bike storage/drying room for 6-8 bikes available – please let us know at time of booking if you wish to use this.
In the centre of Dolgellau, Eryri (Snowdonia), Plas Isa welcomes outdoor adventurers. This Grade II listed building has 5 spacious private bedrooms with 3-5 beds per room. All bathrooms are shared. The self-catering kitchen, lounge & dining room are great for socialising. The perfect base for active holidays in South Snowdonia for walkers (Cader Idris, Snowdonia Way), mountain bikers (Traws Eryri, Coed y Brenin and Dyfi Bike Park) and cyclists (Mawddach Trail, Lon Las Cymru).
Located right in the centre of the small historic town of Dolgellau, Plas Isa provides relaxed, cosy accommodation aimed at outdoor adventurers, whether they be individuals, couples, families or small groups.

The building is Grade II listed and has 5 spacious bedrooms with 3-5 beds per room – all private rooms, no dormitories. The rooms have a selection of bunks and single beds. Your bed will be fully made, ready to dive straight in, all bedding provided. There are ample bathrooms & toilets throughout the house. When possible, we will allocate one bathroom per bedroom, but we cannot guarantee this for every booking.

In the morning, a complimentary continental style breakfast is served in the large dining room. The lounge is a good room to relax with a good book, listen to your favourite music or to watch TV. The self-catering kitchen is open for everyone who prefers to cook their own meal. However, you might want to try the good choice of pubs and restaurants within walking distance.

It is the perfect base for active holidays in South Snowdonia for walkers (Cader Idris, Snowdonia Way), mountain bikers (Traws Eryri, Coed y Brenin and Dyfi Bike Park) and cyclists (Mawddach Trail, Lon Las Cymru). For mountain bikers and cyclists, there is a small bike storage/drying room for 6-8 bikes available – please let us know at time of booking if you wish to use this.

This accommodation is featured on our map of Snowdonia and North Wales and here is its own website.

Details

  • Beds & Rooms:

    19: 2x3, 2x4, 1x5 (no dorms)
  • Open:

    All year. Check in after 4pm, check out by 10am.
  • Price per night:

    Twin occ. £75. Single occ. £50. 3-10 sharing £33pp.
  • Booking:

    Via booking form on website or telephone.
  • Directions:

    Right in the centre of Dolgellau, park in the short stay car park by the river (just before/after the bridge). Walk through the alley next to the Yr Hen Efail cafe to Lion Street. Plas Isa is on your right.
  • Public Transport :

    Busses from Aberystwyth, Wrexham, Bala, Barmouth, Tywyn, Machynlleth and Blaenau Ffestiniog. Nearest train stations are Barmouth, Morfa Mawddach or Machynlleth.
  • Walks :

    Long Distance Walkers AssociationLong Distance Walks Traws Eyri Lon Las Cymru Snowdonia way Trans Euro Trail Cambrian Way
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This accommodation is available at the following peak times

Available Spring Bank Holiday or Half Term 2026

Facilities

cPrivate rooms
&Family rooms
dBedding provided
gFully heated
nBreakfast available (with notice)
oMeals available locally
kSelf catering facilities
'Bike/equipment store (lockable)
iDrying room
jShowers
[WiFi

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Map showing the location of Plas Isa

News & Offers from Plas Isa

A great place to stay on the cycle Lôn Las Cymru (NCR 8)

July 22nd 2025

Find Plas Isa Dolgellau, right on the Lôn Las Cymru route. You do the cycling – we take care of the rest.

Your bike(s) can be stored in our indoor bike storage that also doubles up as drying room. If you need any bike repairs, Mike at Dolgellau Cycles is happy to help you get back on the road.

Your bed(s) will be made, ready to dive in – all bedding (including towel) provided. Feedback from our guests tells us that the showers are “Too good, as I don’t want to get out!”.
You find us at the end of the Mawddach Trail – in the heart of Dolgellau, with plenty of places to eat and drink, as well as shops to replenish your supplies, on our doorstep.
We will take care of breakfast: with plenty of cereals, toast, fruit, eggs, juices, coffee and tea.

Latest News

Spend your summer in Snowdonia and stay at Plas Isa Dolgellau

June 10th 2025

“Time is intended to be spent, not saved” – Alfred Wainwright What are you waiting for? If you’re looking forward to the summer holidays climbing mountains, going mountainbiking and have a dip in the sea – here in Dolgellau, on the southern edge of Snowdonia National Park you can find it all.

Dolgellau is a small town in the foothills of Cader Idris, one of Snowdonia’s highest mountains.

To the north, a short drive away is Coed y Brenin, Britain’s first purpose-built mountain biking centre and it is still one of the sport’s top destinations.

Fancy a refreshing dip in the sea? You find amazing sandy beaches at Fairbourne and Barmouth, great for swimming or paddleboarding.

Book your summer holidays at Plas Isa Dolgellau today!

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