Gwern Borter Manor
LL32 8YL
In Conwy, an amazing place is offering incredible 4 star B&B set in the mountains, Gwern Borter is in 10 acres of grounds, complete with duck ponds and only 3 miles from Conwy. The rooms are furnished in period style, some with four poster beds! This place is truly out of the way, so a car would be helpful.
Furnace Farmhouse
LL28 5RP
Furnace Farm’s 18th century farm house in the heart of the Conwy Valley is an incredible getaway to try some of the best of Welsh food. Sixbeautiful rooms are available, all en-suite, and all with views over Conwy river and valley. Use the farm house’s kitchen and living room, and make the most of a locally-sourced Welsh breakfast with fresh-baked bread and butter churned on-site!
Willow Cottage
LL34 6ER
A gorgeous cottage fitted out to high standards, you can use this place as much for relaxing as for exploring. Penmaenmawr and Llandudno are both nearby and offer Blue Flag beaches, while Snowdonia is easy to access. The cottage itself comes kitted out with a comfortable living room, large kitchen, four bedrooms and two modern bathrooms – you even get your own private garden.
The Castle
LL32 8DB
Right in the middle of the World Heritage Town that is Conwy, parts of the hotel date back as far as the 17th century! At the beginning of the 19th century the hotel had considerable renovations done, and is now one of the most photographed buildings in Conwy. There are 28 rooms or suites to choose from – one of which has a 16th century four poster bed, and another has a Jacuzzi bath!
Sychnant Pass House
LL32 8BJ
A privately owned house a short drive from Conwy and Llandudno, the Sychnant Pass is set in three acres of landscaped gardens and borders a nature reserve. Guests should make the most of the heated indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and hot tub, as well as the restaurant. Twelve tastefully decorated rooms with their own sitting rooms await!
Something a little bit different…
Alpine Apartments
LL24 0AE
Have you ever wanted to stay in a railway station? Well this might be the closest you can get! These modern apartments are sited above the old Victorian railway building, now home to shops and cafes. Rooms feature antique furniture, unique artwork, cool lighting and functional but funky bathrooms. There are no TVs here, but instead decanters of sherry and bedside chocolates!
Whilst easy to dismiss as yet another seaside town in North Wales, Conwy has a class and substance all of its own merit. A traditionally walled market town; stone houses and charming terraces face on to a stunning bay that is filled with sail boats all year round, lending the town a Mediterranean vibe. With a wealthy sideshow of smaller attractions and venues on offer, Conwy is the perfect entrance to North Wales and a great bastion of civilisation worth stopping at before diving in to the wilderness of Snowdonia.
Highlighted by two of the most jaw dropping structures in North Wales, its postcard perfect vistas of the Conwy Suspension Bridge and Castle command the attention of its visitors. Home to the smallest house in Wales (the novelty attraction costs £1 for adults and 50p for kids), you can find the 13th Century Conwy Castle just a short distance away which provides a meatier kind of experience. One of the many grand castles commissioned throughout Wales by Edward I, its a World Heritage Site which is competently run by the local council. Admission prices are relatively cheap, and the views afforded of the suspension bridge and River Conwy are a sight to behold in themselves.
Welsh Mountain Zoo keeps a surprising variety of animals and sea life that will interest all ages. Seals, chimps, penguins and variety of exotic birds can get thrillingly close to spectators, as the trainers show them off in style. The weather can be stunning in summer, so if you’d like to skip the admission price, you can risk it on the Bryn Eurn Nature Reserve or the RSPB Conwy. If you’re lucky you can spot Wales’ indigenous seal, or a whole host of classic British wildlife. All of the nearby wildlife reserves have got won’t take more than an hour or so to get to, parking is plentiful and there are some cracking places for picnics. There are benches to sit at, but it’s better to get a little closer to the nature and grab a rug to sit on amongst the flora and fauna.
Though large hotels are a little short in supply, you’d much rather stay in a traditional guest house or B&B. Opening your bedroom window to the sound of softly lapping water and sea-birds, on a sunny day its easy to forget that you’re still in the Britain. There’s a great variety of sizes and styles, suiting the honeymooning couple to the leisure hungry family. Whilst it can be pleasant to sleep in luxury, you can also rough it in one of the many surrounding camp sites, prices will be cheaper the further away you are from Snowdonia, so you can save more money for having dinner out. You’ve got the details on what’s to do, now all that’s left is to book yourself a few nights stay and get there!