Name: Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre
Address: Capel-Curig, LL24 0ET, United Kingdom, Clwyd, LL24 0ET, UK
Rating: 8.4

Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre

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About this property

Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre, originally a coaching house built in 1801, is situated in Capel-Curig in the heart of Snowdonia National Park. The home of the National Mountain Centre, the property offers a bar with lake views. Guests can also enjoy a drink or meal in the landscaped gardens and terrace. Free car parking is available. There is a free WiFi. A full English breakfast is included, with a vegetarian option and a range of cereals, fruit and yogurt. The twin lakes Llynnau Mymbyr are adjacent to Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre, while Pen-y-Pass and trails to the peak of Snowdon are 8 km away. Betws-y-Coed is 9.6 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type	Number of guests
Standard Twin Room 2 single beds
Single Room with Bathroom 1 single bed

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Matthew

United Kingdom

“Amazing place to stay whilst I completed my Summit one morning. The staff were exceptional during my stay, and extremely friendly. Amazing recommendations and really helpful when it came to getting a few bits for the hike. Really lovely food in...”

Stephen

United Kingdom

“YHA and institutional but double orctwin room is as good as a buget hotel. Breakfast included. Excellent drying facilities for wet gear. To eat I suggest booking Tyn y Coed.”

Charles

United Kingdom

“This is an outward bound type centre whose prime activity is running courses on outdoor activities, for adults and children. As I think a sideline (but taken seriously) they offer B&B accommodation. The place is located superbly for Tryfan, the...”

Kyle

United Kingdom

“Staff were really friendly and helpful regarding tips for the area.”

Rebecca

United Kingdom

“Great location, the rooms were spotless and good breakfast, in summary excellent value for money.”

Sara

United Kingdom

“The views, location, friendly staff and on site bar to work from in the day and enjoy in the evening!”

Alyson

United Kingdom

“The location is excellent for walking. The training centre is excellent”

Richard

United Kingdom

“Plas y Brenin proved the perfect place to stay for my daughter's and my climbing and hiking visit to Snowdonia. Everyone is involved in or oriented towards outdoor activities, the staff are friendly and very knowledgeable, the rooms are well...”

Michelle

United Kingdom

“Relaxing and friendly The reception and bar staff were amazing on Sunday and so was the Sunday roast!”

Kwan

United Kingdom

“Beautiful lake view in morning. There is slightly fog flowing on water, like a fairy world. Amazing 🤩”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre

Company review score: 9.4Based on 307 reviews from 1 property

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Company information

Since 1955, Plas y Brenin has been at the forefront of outdoor instruction. While the exact courses on offer have varied over the years, with disciplines as diverse as horse riding and fly fishing on offer, the main focus has never shifted from the importance of getting active outdoors. Since 1997, Plas y Brenin has been operated on behalf of Sport England by the Mountain Training Trust, a not-for-profit charity founded by the British Mountaineering Council, Mountain Training UK and Mountain Training England. The charity was founded specifically to run the centre, and in doing so ensure the continued delivery of world-class training while encouraging more people to get active in the outdoors, regardless of their abilities or experience.

Property information

Plas y Brenin, in the heart of beautiful Eryri (Snowdonia) was originally the Capel Curig Inn, a coaching house opened in 1801. Now the home of the National Outdoor Centre, the listed building has a bar with stunning views over the twin lakes, Llynnau Mymbyr to the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Horseshoe. The landscaped gardens and terrace are a great place for a cold beer or bar meal after enjoying the amazing Eryri (Snowdonia) landscape. We have free car parking and a great range of facilities for you to enjoy during your stay, from free evening adventure talks to the on-site shop selling a range of books, maps and all things outdoors. There's high-speed site-wide WiFi. Full English servery breakfast is included with a vegetarian option and there is also a range of cereals, fruit and yoghurt for you to choose from.

Neighbourhood information

Eryri (Snowdonia) is the playground for those who love the outdoors. From some of the best climbing routes in the country to fantastic airy ridgewalks, kayaking and mountain biking, the area boasts an amazing array of opportunities for outdoor activities and adventure sports.

Languages spoken

Welsh,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Yr Wyddfa

Cuisine
British
Ambiance
Family friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

House rules

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Check-in

From 17:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.