Ship Inn | Holiday Rental in Conwy, Conwy

Holiday home
Ship Inn is a converted Victorian inn in the seaside resort of Old Colwyn on the North Wales coast. It sleeps up to thirty eight people and there are twelve bedrooms, ten doubles, one twin. one dormitory room that sleeps twelve and two sofa beds along with seven bathrooms. There is a fitted kitchen with a dining area, a pool room and two sitting rooms, one with a projector TV screen. Outside is off road parking and a patio with outdoor furniture. Close to the coast, Ship Inn is a superb holiday home for a large family or group of friends.

Accomodation Details
Over three floors. Eleven bedrooms and one dormitory room (all king-size doubles are zip/link, can be twin on request). Ground Floor: 2 x king-size doubles, 1 x twin with adjustable electric beds, 2 x shower rooms with shower, basin and WC. First Floor: 2 x king-size doubles, 1 x Super King Four Poster with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x dormitory room with 4 adult bunks, a 6ft zip/link bed and 4 pull-out trundle beds (sleeps 12), 1 x bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, separate shower, basin and WC, 1 x shower room with shower, basin & WC. Second Floor: 5 x king-size double, 2 x shower rooms with shower, basin and WC, 1 x separate WC. Kitchen with dining area (seats 24) plus breakfast bar (seats 4). Utility. Sitting room (seats 16) with cinema projector, woodburning stove and sofa bed. First floor sitting room (seats 7) with sofa bed. Games area with pool table.

Area
Old Colwyn is a seaside town located to the east of the larger resort of Colwyn Bay. A wide promenade winds along the sweeping bay from Old Colwyn to Penrhyn Bay, with access to a long coastal cycle track, three miles of safe sandy beaches and the pier and harbour at Rhos-on-Sea. Nearby attractions include the famous Welsh Mountain Zoo, Eirias Park with its leisure facilities, a number of local golf courses, and a selection of restaurants and pubs in both Old Colwyn and Colwyn Bay.

Region
Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.

Amenities
Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric range double oven, 5-ring gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezers, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwashers. 2 x 3D TVs, cinema projector, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of toys and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Two cots and three highchairs on request. Off road parking for 20 cars. Bike storage. Patio garden with furniture and BBQ. Four well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops and pubs 1 min walk. Beach 5 mins walk, golf club 5 mins walk. Note: Check in time is 4pm. Note: This property sleeps a maximum of 34 people. Please note: Only Friday checks ins are accepted when booking online. Monday check ins are generally welcome with sufficient notice and other check in days may be available with the owner’s prior approval. If your bookings doesn’t start on a Friday, please contact Sykes to enquire.

Glossopdales

January 2024

We have just celebrated an 80th birthday with a large family gathering. It was a great venue and eveyone - over 3 generations - found it comfortable and friendly. The duvets were really warm; the facilities good and the pool table was a highlight! We found the Co-op - just across the road - really good, especially its very long opening hours and the ability to buy delicuious croissants etc for breakfast every moring! Buses to Llandudno and Conwy are excellent. We were gratefgul to Mark who came and fixed a few small problems for us when we arrived on Friday evening.

hoolsboy70

March 2022

Our stag party stayed here and it is an amazing venue in a small town with all the facilities you could need. Rooms are spacious and comfortable games area great touch, fantastic projector for watching movies or sport. Fantastic local bus service to nearby other towns which is cheap and reliable. Good sized private car park All in all a great venue for large group bookings

Mr Duffell

March 2020

Lovely big house, rented it for our 50th wedding anniversary all of our family were with us for the whole weekend.. Some parts of the house needs a bit of TLC, overall very good

Mrs Kitt

December 2019

The ship inn was perfect for our large family to wake up together on Christmas morning, something we have never done as the family have grown in size.. The location was perfect for not having to use the car as shops, pubs and beach were practically on the doorstep. (The children enjoyed the beach Christmas morning!) We had a couple of maintenance issues which were quickly resolved. I would definitely do this again but it wouldn't be for a long time as it's taken almost two years to plan this to make sure everyone could make it at the same time...even then there were four members missing!

Mrs Kitt, December 2019

November 2019

Had the best time celebrating my 50th with Family and Friends.. The house is very comfortable with plenty of space so that people can relax. The main lounge games and kitchen area were fabulous and everyone was able to have fun and catch up without feeling on top of each other. My husband and I had the en-suite room (being the birthday girl) But everyone reported that the showers were all lovely in the other bathrooms, of which there were plenty. Would highly recommended a stay at the Ship Inn if you want a comfortable, kicked back get together where you can feel at home - so glad I booked here. Many thanks

Mrs Kinchin, November 2019

Great place for large party groups .. Tons of space. Only downside is that the bedroom downstairs were cold.

Miss Dixon

April 2019

The Ship Inn was an amazing place to enjoy our family party.. We were celebrating my Dad's 80th birthday with thirty relations aged from eight months to eighty years . Kerry was so amazing getting the building ready for us on the Friday. The facilities were fantastic with the whole family having space to chill out. The children loved the building because there were so many rooms to explore. Thank you Mark for the use of the Ship inn we will be back

Mr Shayler

February 2019

The house was amazing.. The facilities were fantastic, with a special mention going to the showers. Sometimes you stay in a hotel with less than adequate water pressure and there's really nothing you can do about it. These showers were like bathing under a waterfall, and are definitely up there with the best showers I have used. Hot water was a plenty, the house was constantly warm, even in February, and there was nothing you could want for in the kitchen utensils department. We were cooking large meals for the children with ease. A wonderful house in a wonderful location. Would definitely stay there again!

Mr Irvine

January 2019

The house was fantastic & had all we needed for a great weekend.. Huge space, comfy beds, all the utensils etc you need in the kitchen. The dormitory is amazing, the kids loved it! Close to pubs & shops etc. Spot on & definitely recommended for a large family or group of friends celebrating. Fab place.......

Mrs Egan

November 2018

The Ship Inn exceeded all expectations it was clean,comfortable and centrally located..

Mrs Higgins

I booked ship inn for my husbands 50th surprise family gathering.. My family and I were so pleased with the accommodation and all the amenities that are here. There were all different age groups within the family and it kept everyone happy. I will would defiantly recommend to anyone, and I would certainly book again. Thank you

Mrs Ward

September 2018

The house had everything we needed for a large family break from comfortable beds, lots of bathrooms and games to keep everyone entertained.. The kitchen was well equipped however some of the dishes and pans had been put away dirty meaning we had to wash everything before use to ensure we were using clean dishes. Also some of the furniture in the living room were in poor condition and requires fixing or replacing.

Mrs Harris

Cookers need updating, knobs melting and falling off.. Sofas definitely need updating as one is broken and one is very very lumpy, then there is a half a chair to sit on i.e no bottom cushion/seat on it. Most definitely need side tables in sofa area. Everything else is brilliant.

Mrs Hazzard

May 2018

Fabulous place , perfect for our big group.. Never been to a house before that actually had enough crockery, equipment and the capability of catering for the size of the group it stated . Also there was plenty of seating and enough chairs to all sit and eat together at the dining room table (23 of us) Great little cafe called Gillian’s that cooked breakfast for us all. Co op 2 minutes walk. Beach 10 minutes. Bus stop to Llandudno outside the front door. We have already rebooked another 2 weeks and will probably book more .

tracybell2018

March 2018

We have just returned home from a weekend at the ship celebrating my sons 21st birthday with 30 of our family. What an amazing beautiful house! We had a brilliant time, and the house had everything that we could possibly need for every age. A big thank you to Kerry the housekeeper who was very helpful at the end of the phone at the weekend, and thank you Mark for letting us stay in your gorgeous house! We will be back! From Tracy, Chris and family xxxxx

We all had a great time at the ship inn .. The property was as we expected it to be spacious comfortable and well equipped. just a couple of very minor points which we should bring to your attention . There is no wii provided and the wifi kept dropping out in an annoying manner. The cooker needs some attention to repair two or three knobs to operate the gas hobs . Knob loose to door near bottom of stairs . Floor boards on first floor landing loose . On a plus side the shuffle board game was a great asset. There was always loads of hot water for great showers or baths. The kitchen was very well equipped . All the beds were comfortable and spacious . Would I book this accommodation again ? Yes without any hesitation its a great location with easy walking access to the beach and close to the north wales express way giving quick access to Llandudno and Conway . We all enjoyed the Fforest Coaster , surf snowdonia and Velocity Zip world . We had a great day at Penrhyn Castle the children enjoyed the egg hunt in the grounds .We visited Conway castle and the smallest house did crazy golf at Rhos Fynach as well as spending some time on the beach playing cricket ,football making sand castles and flying kites . We also visited Llandudno pier . Local butchers across road from ship inn worth trying great meats and sausages . . Chips Ahoy worth trying for great fish and chips .Co op 50yds away very useful for milk ,bread etc .

Mrs Jones

December 2017

We really loved the configuration of the house.. Having the games (pool, table football etc) in the same area as living etc meant that everyone joined in and mixed together. The beds were very comfortable but the furniture in the bedrooms had seen better days. The wardrobe in my room (5th floor) was literally falling apart. Also having bedside lamps would have been helpful. Generally though this was a great house for the needs of our party.

maria_moppy

November 2017

21 adults, 2 babies and 1 dog. Stayed for a weekend to celebrate my husband's 30th. Guests were aged 0-75 and all enjoyed the stay. Lovely location. 20 minute walk to the beach, shops in Colwyn to browse also useful Aldi and Co-op nearby. Great for a party we got a buffet from local cafe/ catering company Country Taste for Saturday night, local takeaways nearby too. Comfy beds, many bathrooms (all clean and working) and a very well equipped kitchen. Washer and dryer was handy with a newborn. Pool table and football table well used as well as board games. People could easily get about fir days out in Colwyn Bay, Snowdonia, Llandudno and a track day at Anglesey Circuit. We only wished we had booked it for a week not just a weekend!

Brilliant for family parties

robson85

Returned from a weekend here celebrating our dads 60th, 28 of us in total plus 3 dogs. We expected chaos and bedlam but thanks to the large house we all left with our sanity in tact. The house was well suited for large parties with children and we had a whale of a time exploring the local village. The kids loved the table football and basketball and the adults loved the hidden ping pong tables, large sofas and projector screen! We all slept really well with super comfy beds and well equipped rooms which was a bonus. The whole place is well equipped meaning we had everything we needed, the kitchen and dining room were big enough for us to enjoy some pizza making on the Saturday night, the local takeaways were enjoyed on the Friday evening and were lovely- a special mention to the nearest chip shop which was top notch. My sister did the arranging and communication with the owner and he could not do enough for us, making sure everything was ready and the rooms were set up as we needed. Even rented us an extra high chair! We only had one tiny niggle which would have made life easier for us if the stair gate at the bottom of the stairs locked properly and the door out to the back door corridor closed properly as it was a pain trying to keep dogs in and downstairs and the younger children contained. I bet the owner would have come out and tried to sort this if we’d called him but we certainly weren’t going to interrupt his weekend when we were so happy with the house and in the grand scheme of things it’s insignificant. Already looking for celebrations we can use as an excuse to return, if they’ll have us!

janiceredrup

October 2017

Well stocked, very clean & comfortable accommodation for our annual family get together, 28 people & 2 dogs. great place to have fun & relax. So lovely to be able to play table football, pool, basket ball & table tennis for kids & adults sharing family times and catching up. Plenty of bathrooms and beds very comfy. Co op & Aldi a few steps away if you have forgotten anything! Our 2nd stay at this fabulous place.

Nicky H

October 2016

We have just returned home from a long weekend at the Ship Inn. 25 of us stayed as part of a yearly get together. The Ship provided everything we could have asked for a stress free and enjoyable trip away. The kitchen was equipped with everything you could possibly need. The pool table was in constant use as was the table tennis table in the out building. The sitting areas were spacious and comfortable for a large group of people and we are planning to return next year. Thank you to the team at the The Ship Inn.

Rachel B

September 2016

24 of us stayed for a week. The boys aged 3-10 enjoyed sleeping in the dormitory and the adults drew names out of a hat for the lovely room with four poster and ensuite! My husband and i were blessed with it . There is also another large room on the top floor, while the rest are ordinary double rooms, perfectly adequate for sleeping! The kitchen diner works well, with room for our size of group to all sit round the tables. The main sitting area is spacious too, although lacking windows and this is where the projector is for the large screen. The outside area has the potential to be a lovely space with a bit more work. As it is, there are picnic tables and barbecues and we enjoyed being outside together for a couple of meals. There is lots to do close by, and it's great being able to walk to the beach and other pleasant walks. Snowdon is within easy reach too, which makes a change from the seaside.

janeyagould

August 2016

Celebrated my 50th birthday at this Ship Inn with 30 members of my family ranging from age 4 to age 60. The house is perfect for such an occassion with plenty of space for all. The pool table and table tennis were a hit with everyone and the bunk room was ideal for the children/teenagers in the party. The house was clean and the facilities were spot on. I am sure we will be returning for future family celebrations.

Mr Roberts

December 2015

The house was so spacious and extremely well equipped, everyone loved it. The location is also excellent with shops, supermarkets, pubs and all manner of takeaways just minutes away.

needhai

April 2015

Where to start? 27 of us from 7 months to 70 and we were all blown away! Kids loved the big dorm (some sleeping was done), we all loved the sky tv and the projector, and the beds were fantastic. Even with this many occupants the house still felt big with loads of space for everyone. Two dishwashers is a genius idea. We had some rain which kept us inside for a while but with the pool table and all the other distractions nobody was short of something to do. We planned a wild west murder mystery for one night and that was great - all the charity shops for miles knew us by name! This is a perfect venue for big families, class touches that make the stay special, but nothing precious that you're afraid to relax and live there. No hesitation in coming back whatsoever, if the Sheriff hasn't caught us by then!

Mandid123

January 2015

We stayed at the ship for a week 12th Dec for my husbands surprise 40th birthday! I still can't believe we managed to keep it a secret for a year and actually pulled it off to perfection it couldn't have gone any better. My family arrived before us and accessed the ship by code, they were able to decorate the downstairs with photos, banners and balloons which we had arranged to be delivered by Sandra at Clown Around just up the road which is good to know if you want somebody local to deliver balloons and reasonable to. All we needed then was the guest of honour who thought was going away with just me for a quiet romantic weekend in a remote cottage (something we have done before so easy to trick him). I delayed our travel by telling him the cottage had had a power cut and the owner had asked if we could come later and call in the pub he runs to collect the keys. He totally fell for this hook line and sinker and at 7pm we arrived at The Ship! I stopped at the services ten minutes before to make a call to family to get ready as we were nearly there. Outside The Ship he reluctantly wanted to stay in the car and wanted me to run in for the non-existent keys. I had a wobble at this point as I had to get him inside but he didn't want to leave the dog in the car. After a mini disagreement with my defence as I don't like walking in pubs alone he reluctantly got out to come with me. Heart was in my mouth at this point as I encouraged him to push the front door which leads to the main lounge area. Party poppers went off and cheers went up (they had the ligthts off) as he pushed the door open! His first reaction wasn't good as he thought we had walked in on a private event and ruined somebody else's surprise, then the lights went up and he focussed in on the family faces and realised we had got him good and proper, it was brilliant and so glad I did it. He had the most amazing time partying, relaxing watching footy on the humongous projector screen and spending time as a large family. Cannot fault the ship, yes it had a few leaky radiators in a few bathrooms but nothing is perfect and nothing ruined our stay. I was surprised at some of the petty complaints in the guest book as it's over 100 year old probably listed building which has been tastefully upgraded. All the bathrooms were modern and clean, everybody commented how comfortable the beds were, being zip locked beds we expected them not to be but couldn't fault them. The kids loved exploring and we had the most funny murder mystery game on the Saturday which my brother arranged. It is the ideal place to play a murder mystery game as there are so many rooms. The log burner kicks out powerful heat and wall radiators keep you nice and toasty so don't worry about being cold and the lovely down duvets were a hit with many guests vowing to go home and switch to them. The kitchen communal area is just fantastic, very adequately equipped and just a lovely space to be together. We did our own buffet on the Saturday night, both Tesco's and Icelands deliver here which made life easy as I ordered the week before. I could go on and on about the Ship as we had the best time, most of the guests left on the Sunday with a few staying on the rest of the week with us which was nice and chilled. The only negative I have which would improve the Ship is some outdoor lighting at the back door for the smokers and also if you have a dog so you can see where they are doing their business. Mark was great to deal with, and promptly replied if we had any problems, we had slight issue getting the projector to come on it seems to be connected to the light switches but we figured it out. To sum up the Ship Inn is the ultimate venue to be together as a group and we were all ages and everybody had a great time. Thanks Mark for providing a great place to party at a reasonable cost.

Janet H

December 2014

This was one of the very few places that we found that could accommodate the number of people we wanted to get together. We had people ranging in age from 1 to 88, with people coming and going during the week. It was excellent for our group. The facilities were spot on, clean comfortable bedrooms, plenty of storage in the kitchen and lots of space for feeding large numbers of people. The large lounge and games were brilliant for the younger ones in the party, while the smaller lounge upstairs provided a quieter area for others. Best of all was the price. When shared out it was extremely good value. The only down side: the distance we had to travel to it! I would thoroughly recommend this place.

September 2014

Its a great property for parties - excellent for large family groups.

Michelle-Cooke

Property is ideal for big groups as a party house or for family groups. We are a group of 15 adults and 11 children (ranging from 3 weeks to 7 years!) The property was fantastic as it has lots of room for children to roam and adults to sit and chat. The kitchen was a lovely space and the upstairs lounge was very cosy. The downstairs living space was huge and a bit industrial. The kids loved the games area and the projector for films. All the bathrooms appeared new and very clean. The bedrooms on the 1st and 2nd floor were all lovely, the downstairs rooms were slightly less welcoming (2 by the front door and one off the games area) but were very functional. Mark was really easy to communicate with and phoned to make sure that we were happy when we arrived. Any issues that we had he quickly resolved. The kitchen was missing a few bits (corkscrew being the main issue!) Mark said to get what was needed and settled up with us at the end of the holiday. The tumble dryer didn't work, which with a newborn was a bit of an issue, but once Mark was aware he arranged with the local laundrette to dry it for us at no cost to us. We couldn't have asked for more. It was a great holiday (my son says you will love it!)

Mr Hall

The property was ideal for a large family gathering. The 2 lounges helped and the pool table was well used. It was lovely to have the internet access as well. There was something for everyone and plenty of space.

Mrs Underwood

August 2014

Lovely area, a great base for exploring Snowdonia and the surrounding area. Plenty of space for big parties so that people could spread out over more than one lounge/social area.

Guest

Well equipped, close to shops (including good chippy), friendly & helpful owner. We were looking for a place for up to 30 of us. As it turned out there were only 18 but it would have been ok for 30. We were a mixed group ranging from 4 years to 71 years old. It was great.

Mr Kelly

June 2014

We liked the space that the property gave us. The town centre location was for us very good, particularly as it was good for food shops, takeaway food shops and just a few minutes walk from the beach. We liked the fact that Old Colwyn is central to several nearby towns so we could visit them without spending a lot of time travelling and it did not cost a lot in fuel. Our grandsons had a marvellous time.

Ms Archer

April 2014

Great weather! Great location, something for everyone - pubs, takeaways, shops, nice walks, close beach. Dog friendly property with enclosed garden - make as much noise as you like without disturbing anyone. Loads of bedrooms, comfortable beds, good sized dining space. 2 dishwashers and loads of glasses. The snooker table got lots of use. Good base for Conway, Llandudno and Snowdon.

Mrs Holt

March 2014

We were a large party of 22 and wanted to be able to get together for meals and evening entertainment. The Ship suited our needs perfectly. The dining area seated up to 24 and the lounge accommodated us all comfortably. There was plenty of crockery, cutlery and drinking glasses. We also loved the feather and down quilts. We had a wonderful time!

wendy j

Stayed here the weekend with family and friends for my sister hen party, and would defiantly recommend and use again , house has everything you could ask for, beds are so comfy showers fabulous, the quality of the fixtures and fitting are better than most hotels and villas I have stated in , well equipped kitchen, fantastic entertainment media package, fab large open lounge to chill ,close to shops and just off the A55 easy to find plenty parking and private outside area and the pool table was a great hit. Thank you so much to Mark the owner and his the house keeper there on the end of the phone / emails for all my questions before we arrived , really are 2 of the nicest people made this part of my organising a dream. I would defiantly recommend this house for a break away it fit all our requirements not one person could fault the house Massive thank you again x

Ms Locke

February 2014

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Ship Inn. It was ideally located for easy access to Llandudno. The house itself was perfect for 27 of us, aged 8 months to 33 years, plenty of space for us all. We loved the fact that we could easily sit and eat at the same time and cook for so many. A wonderful short break!

Mr Laux

This is a fabulous property for a large group of family or friends. Inside is spacious with a variety of places to sit and talk or to entertain. It's easy to pop to the shops if you forget any supplies. The owner was very accommodating with all the beds and bedding sorted for our group as required. all in all, it is not to be bettered for value.

Vicky G

January 2014

This is our second visit to the Ship Inn, this time for pre-Christmas celebrations. We are a group of friends with children and I can't rate this place highly enough. The place is big enough for everyone to have their own space but somehow feels intimate. Will definitely return! Loved it x

Berni S

November 2013

Booked this property for a birthday celebration. Great location easy for family travelling over from Ireland. Had great communication in advance with the owner who informed me of key collection. Arrived earlier than had thought and the cleaners were still there. They were very welcoming and didn't mind us being there. The lovely lady even gave me a guided tour. The house is amazing. Is has great character and so spacious. We had a party planned for the weekend for over 25 people. The house has been refurbished but not too modernised, it has a homely feel to it. We partied on the Friday and dined on the Saturday. The house has everything you need to cater for these occasions. Highlights: 2 TV rooms - great when 25 people are feeling a bit delicate and need room to chill out. large, spacious kitchen, 2 dish washers, 2 fridge freezers plenty seating The dorm room - loved by the younger members of the party (aged between 16 - 21) Huge master bedroom bagsied by myself and husband during the guided tour. Pool Table and area - we set up a band here and still had room to dance All rooms were spotlessly clean and beds made up. We only had one query over the weekend, which was with the gate. I called the owner, Mark, and he reassured me a repair had been booked and that he was sorry this had not been seen to before we arrived. After a fabulous weekend of partying by Monday we were down to 4 people and the house was the perfect place to spend a week relaxing. The house is within walking distance of all amenities and with a good number of takeaways we had a week of no cooking :) My birthday celebrations were made even better by being here. The Ship Inn is not a hotel its a home from home for large groups to get together and have a great time. We will definitely book here again for our family gatherings and have already recommended the place to others

Pete S

September 2013

Just come back from a weekend stay at the Ship Inn, some of my family are taking advantage of the place for longer. The Ship Inn is a converted pub that is now a brilliant place for large groups or extended family to spend time together. the location is wonderful with local walks along the promenade. Also greatly accessible for many local attractions. The property itself has been renovated to a high standard but has kept plenty of the old charm of the building. 2 living room, a huge kitchen and a massive projector wall for the TV meant even in the house we were left with plenty to do. Even better was a pool table which all the lads enjoyed. I cannot rate this place highly enough.

March 2013

I stayed at this property over New Years and it's fantastic! The property was originally an old pub apparently and has recently been fully refurbished to a high standard. The kitchen is fully equipped and we liked the fact that the downstairs is totally open plan - ideal for larger parties. There are bedrooms and bathrooms on the ground floor for some of our less mobile friends which was fabulous. The kids really enjoyed the "bunk" room and the adults made the most of the snooker table! It's also in a great location, close to Conwy and Colwyn Bay. I have booked to return again later in the year.

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