St Curig's Church

About this property

It's rare that a large Snowdonia holiday home is as spectacular inside as the views outside, but St Curig's Church in Capel Curig is the exception. This fabulous conversion provides extremely comfortable self-catering accommodation for up to 16 guests, making it popular for family gatherings and holidays with friends. It is across the road from a great village store and within a few minutes' walk from the Bryn Tyrch Inn and Tyn-y-Coed Inn. Moel Siabod is virtually on the doorstep, and with Betws-y-Coed only a short drive away, there are no shortage of cafes, pubs and amenities from which to choose. Capel Curig offers cycling, walking, fishing, horse riding and kayaking. It is a superb base for exploring Snowdonia National Park as it is also within reach of Mount Snowdon, historic Conwy, and beautiful beaches. If you want to experience the best of the great outdoors without forgoing any home comforts, St Curig's Church is a perfect base for your holiday.

St Curig’s Church is a fantastic self-catering holiday home in Capel Curig in the centre of Snowdonia National Park. Why stay in a cottage when you can experience the delights of this excellent conversion which provides ample space for up to 16 guests? Gather your family and friends to celebrate a special occasion or simply to enjoy a fun-filled time in beautiful surroundings, St Curig’s Church is certainly the backdrop to a memorable holiday. 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? Children can endlessly whiz down the zip-wire in the garden, play on the climbing wall or swim in the lake 100 meters from the church. There are also board games, a dressing up box, various toys and books to keep everyone entertained.

St Curig’s is the nearest self-catering property for climbing Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa from Pen y Pass. Nearby, you can fly fish on the River Llugwy or go horse riding. Capel Curig has some excellent walks leading from it, including several routes to the top of the 872 metre high Moel Siabod. Plas y Brenin, the renowned outdoor training centre, sits at the foot of the mountain and provides courses on mountain biking, climbing and kayaking, and you can also go paddleboarding, wild swimming, and canyoning nearby. The fastest zip wire in the world is only eight miles away or visit the world's first inland surfing lagoon at Adventure Parc Snowdonia. If you prefer to head underground Bounce Below has huge trampolines in underground caverns or Go below offers an action packed caving day out.

Betws-y-Coed is a ten-minute drive from Capel Curig. This is the largest village in the area where you will find a wider choice of shops, as well as several pubs, cafes, and a Tourist Information Centre to help you plan your holiday. It is a lovely village with a pretty village green. As with Capel Curig, there are world-class walks leading from the village, including to Swallow Falls (Rhaeadr Ewynnol) which are best seen after heavy rainfall.

Being in the north of the national park puts you close not only to Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales, but also to breathtaking coastline and beaches, Conwy with its majestic castle and ancient walled town, and peaceful lakes and forests. Mountain bikers love the area for experiences like the Marin Trail and Penmachno Mountain Bike Trails. There is an uplift centre in Blaenau Ffestiniog, while Coed y Brenin mountain bike centre is less than an hour’s drive south of Capel Curig.

The choice is yours whether you want to pit your skills against the environment or simply sit and admire it. Either way, you will never forget your time spent at St Curig’s.

St Curig's Church is a unique self-catering property that has been skillfully converted to provide superb accommodation for up to 16 guests while retaining many original features like stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings, and a magnificent 19th Century mosaic ceiling. The views on the outside are as beautiful as the decor within, giving you a luxuriously comfortable place to stay while exploring the many delights of the Snowdonia National Park.

There are four stylishly designed, comfortably sized, en-suite rooms, two with hand-carved four-poster beds and two twin rooms (that can be made into doubles). There is another room with a double bed and a single bed and a quirky family room which has a small double bed and bunk bed so can sleep a family of four or a group of teenagers. There is another family sized bathroom.

Accommodation Comprises:

Outside: A large hot tub overlooking Snowdon's Horseshoe is a welcome sight after an active day walking, cycling or horse riding. The garden includes a zip wire and there is plenty of space to play. Off-street parking for up to eight cars.

Additional Information: The church is divided into two properties with the owners living next door. All linen, towels and utilities are included in the price. Some fuel is provided for the wood burner and the owners have bags to sell should additional logs be needed. There is WiFi throughout the property and a good mobile phone signal. Well behaved dogs are welcome by prior arrangement. No smoking. Short breaks are possible depending on availability.