About this property
Chapel of Arts is a characterful detached former 19th-century chapel in Criccieth, Gwynedd, featuring stained-glass windows, a woodburning stove, a games room, and an enclosed mosaic patio. Opposite Criccieth Castle and moments from the beach, this imaginative conversion welcomes families and friends for a distinctive coastal stay. Enter the generous living/dining room, where separate seating areas present plenty of opportunities to gather or spread out. Settle beside the woodburning stove as its glow falls across the room, watch a film together, or bring everyone to the dining area for a shared meal. The kitchen is ready for group cooking, with a range oven, air fryer, and fridge/freezer among its practical features.
Continue into the games room and challenge fellow guests to a lively round of pool or darts. A spiral staircase sweeps upwards to the first-floor mezzanine study, where a work desk and corner sofa form an appealing space for reading or planning the next outing. Three bedrooms comprise a king-size with a television and two family rooms, each furnished with a double and single bed. A bathroom and ground-floor shower room complete the interior. Outside, hundreds of individually hand-painted mosaic tiles turn the enclosed patio into a colourful artwork underfoot. Sit among this creative setting before stepping out to explore Criccieth Castle and the nearby beach.
Visit Porthmadog and board the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways for a heritage journey through the Welsh landscape. Continue to Portmeirion, where striking architecture and garden paths invite a day of family exploration. In Harlech, the commanding Harlech Castle provides another encounter with the region’s history, accompanied by dramatic coastal scenery. Return for an evening of games, fireside conversation, and artistic surroundings at Chapel of Arts.
Often described as the 'Pearl of Wales on the shores of Snowdonia’, now known as Eryri, this delightful seaside town is situated just 5 miles from Porthmadog. The town’s 13th-century castle perches majestically on a rocky outcrop, dominating the skyline and offering superb views of Tremadog Bay and the Eryri mountains. Watersports enthusiasts will be delighted by the two beaches, whilst walkers and bikers are spoilt for choice by the proximity of the beautiful Eryri National Park. Stroll along the beaches, watch porpoises playing in the surf, or relax in the various pubs, restaurants and tea rooms, sampling the famous Cadwalader’s ice cream. Further afield, attractions such as Portmeirion’s wonderful Italianate gardens, the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway in Porthmadog, Harlech Castle, Caernarfon Castle and the beautiful beaches and renowned golf courses of the Llyn Peninsula are all within an easy drive.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 2 x family rooms with double and single.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin, and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Games room.
Utility.
First-floor mezzanine study
Electric central heating.
Range electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, air fryer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster.
TV, pool table, darts board, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Free public car park available opposite the property.
Enclosed garden with patio and furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub and beach 0.1 miles.
Note: Please keep pets off the furniture.
Note: Steps down into ground-floor WC - please take care