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Ancient and modern stylishly combine in this beautiful Church in Snowdonia

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Exterior
Game room
Dining
St Curig's Church
Interior detail
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Betws y coed, Wales
  • Popular LocationSwallow Falls5 min drive
  • Popular LocationEryri National Park Visitor Centre8 min drive
  • Popular LocationGwydyr Forest8 min drive
  • AirportLiverpool (LPL-John Lennon)112 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Crimpiau

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Llygwy

1 King Bed

Ogwen

1 King Bed

Siabod twin room

2 Single Beds

Stables

3 Single Beds

The organ loft

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Tryfan

2 Single Beds

6 bathrooms

Llygwy en suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ogwen en suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Organ Loft bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Siabod en suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Stable rooms

Toilet · Shower only

Tryfan en suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Ancient and modern stylishly combine in this beautiful Church in Snowdonia

It’s probably true to say that there’s nowhere else quite like St Curig’s in North Wales. Ancient and modern stylishly combine in this beautiful home set within a church in the mountain village of Capel Curig.

Where else can you sleep beneath a carved stone pulpit, enjoy a hot tub under the stars or play table tennis beneath a fabulous 19th-century mosaic ceiling? And all with lovely views of Snowdonia's mountains from every window. This was the vision Alice had when she first came to the village twenty-five years ago and decided to convert the church into her home. The story of the conversion, a rollercoaster ride through planning regulations, builders and love affairs was described in Alice’s fortnightly Sunday Times column.

The church has two four-poster double en-suite bedrooms, two twin en-suite rooms, another twin and a quirky family room that sleeps four. We also have a couple of trundle beds for children that can go in any room and a sofa bed in the main living area for larger family groups. The kitchen is large and well equipped with a table that seats 16. The downstairs seating area has a grand piano, pool table, table tennis, three sofas and wood burner.

The property has a 3/4 acre walled garden and a hot tub that looks towards the beautiful Snowdon Horseshoe which is great after a long day in the mountains.

Guests can either be entirely self-catered and self-sufficient at the church or can opt for a bespoke package. If guests would like it's possible for them to have a fully catered stay with organised family activity packages or team-building exercises for work colleagues that make for the most memorable adrenaline-packed holidays.

We offer a fully cooked breakfast service or DIY continental drop-off baskets each morning. Packed lunches are available or delicious buffet-style lunches. If guests want a formal dinner then we have seven local chefs who can cater for any taste and even a sommelier for special occasions. We also have after-dinner speakers guaranteed to inspire corporate groups.

The church also arranges a host of indoor activities such as life drawing, yoga, meditation, jewelry making, photographic workshops, cocktail mixing, or massage and beauty treatments. We even have a party bus that can be hired to take guests out clubbing in Liverpool for the night! Other experiences to enjoy include live musicians for an intimate concert or arranging a film to be made about your trip or a photoshoot in our pop-up studio or outdoor in the beautiful Snowdonia scenery.

Property manager

Alice Douglas

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Only with an inquiry beforehand

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 10 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
£150 additional charge for use of the hot tub

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Betws-Y-Coed

Located in Betws-Y-Coed, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. While the natural beauty of Eryri National Park and Yr Wyddfa can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Zip World Penrhyn Quarry. Traveling with kids? Consider Conwy Valley Railway Museum and Zip World Fforest. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cave exploring nearby.
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Betws y coed, Wales

What's nearby

  • Swallow Falls - 5 min drive
  • Pen-y-Pass - 7 min drive
  • Eryri National Park Visitor Centre - 8 min drive
  • Gwydyr Forest - 8 min drive
  • Moel Siabod - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Betws-Y-Coed Station - 11 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Alpine Coffee Shop - 9 min drive
  • Hangin' Pizzeria - 8 min drive
  • Tu-Hwnt-I'r Bont - 13 min drive
  • Pen Y Bryn Hotel - 13 min drive
  • The Moel Siabod Cafe - 9 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eammon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Church Fun weekend
The weekend was brillant and the 5 families and kids have a great time. The location is perfect with a beautiful view of Snowdon in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Alice Douglas

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Alice is the main person behind holidays at St Curig's; liaising with guests, meeting them on arrival, organising activities and catering preferences. She is also on hand 24 hours a day should this be needed. She also works occasionally as a journalist and writer and has over twenty years of experience in this field. Prior to moving to Wales, she worked in television as a director, producer and actress.

Steve (Alice's partner) is a photographer and filmmaker who has worked for the national press for 25 years and has recently directed a documentary about the climber Eric Jones for the BBC. Tybalt their son, assisted him on this project as a climber and cameraman. Tybalt also became the youngest crew member to sail the Northwest Passage when he was fifteen and is currently writing a book about this voyage. Steve and Tybalt organise most of the adventure activities and workshops at the church.

Languages:

English
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