Guests say
St John The Baptist offers a unique and beautifully restored chapel experience in a stunning, tranquil location ideal for walkers and those seeking a peaceful retreat. Guests praise the tasteful décor, comfortable furnishings, and well-maintained gardens. While some mention minor cleanliness and maintenance issues, as well as challenges with parking and accessibility, the overall impression is of a charming and memorable stay in the heart of Snowdonia.
Guests noted that the property was immaculately clean on some occasions, but others mentioned issues such as a greasy kitchen and incomplete crockery, indicating some inconsistency.
The location is highly praised for its beauty, tranquillity, and proximity to walking routes and local attractions, though the steep driveway and lack of on-site parking were noted.
The chapel is described as comfortable and relaxing, with modern bathrooms and cosy furnishings, but some guests found the bed uncomfortable and had difficulty with accessibility.
Facilities are generally good, with modern bathrooms and a well-equipped kitchen, but some guests experienced issues such as a broken garden swing, missing kitchen items, and a non-functioning bathroom fan.
There is no mention of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Formerly St John the Baptist Church converted to offer a unique hideaway only a mile from Capel Curig
. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freesat, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: CD Player, DAB Radio, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Wet Room: Shower, Bath, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Galleried, Four Poster Double (4ft 6in) Bed.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Please note: There are drops in the garden to an unfenced stream.
Property not suitable for children under the age of 5.
Parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. A unique, romantic, hideaway awaits you in this absolutely exceptional property. Formerly St John the Baptist Church and now lovingly converted into an absolutely outstanding holiday home for you to enjoy. Light floods in through the original tall windows showing the stunning interior to its best advantage. A spiral staircase leads you from the lounge to the mezzanine level where the magic continues with a four poster suite which is light and spacious. The lounge has original high ceilings and benefits from a wood burning stove, a large television and stylish, comfortable seating. Each room will endear you with original features unique to the property’s origins. Outside, the secluded garden including a stream, wraps gently around the property. There is a swinging garden seat on which to sit back and enjoy the peaceful ambience. There is a pub in which you may enjoy a meal within walking distance, or a mile away is the village of Capel Curig which boasts three pubs, a well stocked shop and is home to the Plas y Brenin National Mountain Centre.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
No children under 5 years old.
There are drops in the garden.
Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Nearby points of interest
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- National Slate Museum
- Welsh Mountain Zoo
- Penrhyn Castle
Reviews (7)
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Confirmed Guest
Location can't be beaten
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Paul BROOKS
Lovely accomadation didnt quite live up to my expectations, lovely relatively quiet setting,within a shortish drive of alot of nice places to visit,would certainly recommend the property,only real downside. for both my wife an i was the lack of garden furniture,with it being lovely weather we like to have bbq,s,but there was no picnic table provided for us to do this so we had to balance the plates on our knees, this needs to be addressed for future visitors, but apart from that a great holiday
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Paul Speakman
My stay at St. John the Baptist church was really nice although you cannot park on the property so having to walk up a very steep driveway and being disabled was very uncomfortable for myself. Also there was no logs for the fire so paying out over £80 on logs was not what I was expecting but overall it was a lovely place and to stay in