About this property
Conwy 2 miles. On the borders of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in the tranquil countryside hamlet of Henryd, Conwy, North Wales is this unique and characterful former Chapel House and lovingly converted vestry, Ty Capel Vestry.Just a 5-minute drive from the independant boutiques,cafes and historical walls and castle of Conway,this ten guest property boasts two adjoining properties interlinked,perfect for larger groups.The property is composed of a quaint chapel house on one side,and a quirky open-plan interior on the other. After unloading your personal belongings, cross the threshold into your new home-from-home ready to recline in one of two inviting seating areas in front of two Smart TV's; allow the designated chef of the group to rustle up some culinary delights in the two well-equipped kitchens before settling down at the large dining table ready to tuck in over a bottle of fizz. If you’d prefer to make the most of your lovely surroundings, why not step out into the enclosed garden to relish in an alfresco affair or afternoon tipple as the sun sets in the distance,overlooking the hills and mountains of Snowdonia.Hop over the nearby style and walk through the fields to one of Wales oldest public houses to sample the wonderful local. When the evening draws to a close, wash away the day in one of the two well-fitted shower rooms, prior to winding down in one of four superb bedrooms, including two doubles,a twin and a quad room with two adult bunks. When you’re ready to explore,Ty Capel Vestry sits on a National Cycle Route,which winds it way down the valley into the mountains of Snowdonia.Nearby,the Pilgrims Way and North Wales Coastal path stretches all the way down to the Island of Anglesey.If you want to pop into town, kickstart your itinerary in the centre of Conwy where you can tour the Castle,the quaint harbourside and stunning Town Walls, before delighting in some hearty grub in one of several restaurants, pubs and cafes including LAVA Hot Stone Kitchen,The Midland Tapas Bar,The Erskine Arms and Alfredos, which are located close by. In the Snowdonia National Park, challenge yourself to a scenic hike to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)feel the spray on your face from Wales, most beautiful waterfall,visit a tasting at the nearby Aber Falls gin distillery or meander around the bustling mountain resort of Betws-y-Coed,known as the 'Gateway to Snowdonia',where people flock to buy fresh locally roasted coffee,amazing sourdough pizza and hike,bike and scrambling equipment. Well-positioned to also spend the day on the coast at either the Victorian promenade of Llandudno,Caernarfon,Bangor or Beaumaris,you'll never be short of things to see and do. For a memorable escape to North Wales, choose Ty Capel Vestry.
Conwy, a World Heritage Site, is unquestionably well-known around the world for its historical and architectural legacy, yet the centre of the town is a hive of busy activity. There are numerous specialised stores, eateries, and motels in addition to its traditional festivals and fairs, musical performances, galleries, and tourist attractions. Conwy Castle, which was constructed for King Edward I between 1283 and 1287, is still regarded as one of the finest examples of mediaeval military construction. The castle's unusual, elongated shape—complete with two barbicans, eight enormous towers, and a large bow-shaped hall—was likely influenced by the castle's location on a small rocky outcrop. The Gwledd Conwy Feast, the Honey Fair, the Seed Fair, and other yearly festivals, events, and fairs, as well as other musical occasions throughout the year, are just a few of the town's many annual celebrations of its historical traditions, which it is pleased to uphold. Conwy is the ideal starting point for exploring the stunning Snowdonia National Park, strolling along undeveloped sandy beaches, or taking in the breathtaking nature right outside your door. The Llechwedd Slate Caverns, which have the longest zip line in Europe, are also close by, while Surf Snowdonia is only six miles distant.
Accommodation
Two-storey on one side Single-storey on the other .
Four bedrooms: 2 x double, 1x twin, 1 x Quad room with 2 x adult-bunks.
Two shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC .
Bathroom with free standing bath,walk in shower,heated towel rail,basin and WC,.
Open-plan living space with two kitchens, a large dining area in the middle of the 5 metre high ceiling of the vestry, and two sitting areas.
NOTE: unfortunately, temporarily THE bath cannot currently BE used 20/02/2024
Oil central heating and infrared heaters.
Two electric ovens and hob, microwave, American-style fridgefreezer and seperate under counter fridge with ice-box, washing machine and dishwasher.
Two Smart TV's, Superfast fibre WiFi(72Mbps), selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent .
A highchair and travel cot available(please provide linen).
Onsite parking for 4 cars.
Enclosed garden with furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs allowed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Please note this property has a good housekeeping bond of £250.
Shop 1.8 miles, pub 1.1 miles.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 10am
Reviews (6)
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Catherine
They are as follows: ⢠On arrival at the property we noticed a sign over the light switch in the hall that said âdo not touchâ. When having a shower the next day, water was observed pouring down the electric light fitting in the hall. Although the owner sent out a plumber and an electrician, we believe this was a known problem because of the sign on the light switch and also having read previous reviews which refer to a leak in the bathroom. Since the plumber and electricianâs visit, the notice on the light switch has been removed but the source of the problem was not resolved (we were simply told not to use the bath) so I have serious concerns about the safety of future guests. ⢠The fire door was extremely difficult to open and an adultâs full body weight was needed to open it. This door needs to be sanded down as a matter of urgency. In addition, there are some more minor issues which, if fixed, would greatly enhance the property which has the potential of being quite stunning. These issues are: ⢠The step at the top of the stairs is loose ⢠There are loose bolts in both sets of bunk beds and some bolts even fell out during our stay. Itâs a good job nobody heave was using these beds which are advertised as suitable for adults. ⢠There are damp patches on the wall in several places in the house. ⢠Two of the bedrooms are open plan so from the top of the bunk beds, you can see into both the other bedroom and the dining/living room. ⢠There is only one dishwasher for a property that sleeps up to 10 and this dishwasher is slim sized. In addition, we were given just 4 dishwasher tablets for a 5 night stay!! ⢠There are not enough bowls and plates for 10 adults. ⢠All the curtains in the vestry are transparent including the ones in the two downstairs bedrooms which means it is difficult for anyone to sleep past 6am. ⢠The front drainpipe is in a heap on the ground in front of where it should be. ⢠The central heating is controlled remotely by the owners and whilst they will amend the settings, itâs not ideal when you wake in the middle of the night in a hot sweat!!! ⢠There are hand soap dispensers with no soap inside.
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Debbie
The house was interesting and quirky and had most things we needed but the large room needs more light.We tried to play games on the table but it was impossible to see! We brought bedroom lights down and plugged them in which did make a little difference but an extension lead was needed to allow a lamp to actually sit on the table. This needs sorting. Also in that same room the curtains are very thin and flimsy which allowed light in from the street light , therefore the bedrooms downstairs were not dark enough when all lights were off!
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Katherine
I'm not sure I would reccomend this to a larger and louder hen party as the location is very quiet. Thankfully we where not too noisey and had an overall very comfortable experience. I particularly liked that there where two kitchen areas so that we could prepare food away from the main entertainment/sleeping area. It was absolutely perfect for what we wanted and really enjoyed the scenic location. If I was going to make one suggestion, I would maybe put some more lighting (a couple of lamps maybe) in the main larger area.