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
- Penrhyn Castle
Reviews (5)
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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
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Confirmed Guest
The chapel has been restored in the most beautiful way creating a truest delightful space to hang out in. Furnishings are comfortable and bathrooms are modern with plenty of hot water available. The chapel was immaculately clean and property and gardens well maintained. The location is perfect for all levels of walking and fabulous tea room ‘The Ugly House’ is nearby for post walk treats. I would recommend and hope to return.
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Clive Lepley
We always look for an interesting looking cottage , and this conversion church was right up there. Fantastic location and the wow factor once we unlocked the massive church door. Everything that was needed for the week was present, cooking and relaxing with a good book after a nice long walk in the Snowdon Park. Not the cleanest property we have stayed at and a few things did disappoint. Uncomfortable bed , and badly rotten garden swing bench. Also not being able to park at the property even for unloading the car . Difficult to turn the car around on the very narrow lane too . Having said that, we would definitely return in the future as staying in a lovely church in snowdonia is fantastic! .