Capel Mawr | Holiday Rental in Snowdonia, Gwynedd

Holiday home
Capel Mawr is an impressive and stunning first floor apartment forming part of a converted chapel situated in the centre of the village of Llanrug, at the foothills of the Snowdonia Mountain Range and can sleep six people in one double bedroom with sofa bed for flexibility, one twin room and an adult bunks room. There is a family bathroom.The rest of the property contains an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. To the outside of the property there is off road parking for three cars and a decked area with seating and a summerhouse. Capel Mawr is a great base for families and friends looking to stay somewhere a little different close to the Snowdonia National Park.

Accomodation Details
All first floor: Three bedrooms: 1 x double with basin and dressing room, 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Utility. Open plan living area with kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area and sitting area.

Area
Situated in the foothills of the Snowdonia Mountain Range, Llanrug is a small village with two pubs and a shop just three miles from the famous town of Llanberis. Popular amongst walkers, this tranquil settlement is set beneath the Snowdon Massif and flanked by the Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peris lakes. As one of the most popular mountain tourist centres in the Snowdonia National Park, Llanberis is an ideal spot for walkers and climbers to gather, particularly during the annual Snowdon marathon. For the less energetic holidaymaker, trains travel to the summit at regular intervals giving those unable to climb to the peak a chance to enjoy the incredible views. Back in the town itself there are a number of excellent places to eat and drink as well as a great choice of shops.

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. Range cooker with electric oven and hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer with ice machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Decked area with seating and summerhouse. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pubs 5 min walk. This property sleeps maximum 6 people and does not accept hen/stag or other similar parties. Please note – There will be scaffolding up at the property until the end of May. (Scaffolding will be at the front gable)

Mrs Jemmett

September 2020

Amazing breathtaking property

Mrs Jemmett, September 2020

Originally booked for April but due to full lockdown we were not able to go and had to move the break to September.. Although Sykes removed the fee to change the dates we had to pay the difference for dates and some dates it was more than a few hundred pounds different and should have been the same price. The cottage however is beautiful and has been tastefully converted from a Chapel to a holiday home. There was ample parking and equipment in the property. The owner Dez is very friendly. Location is great for exploring Snowdonia and you can the mountain range from the big Chapel windows. A convenience store is just across the road and a fish and chip shop literally a 2 minute walk around the corner.

Mrs Souter, September 2020

August 2020

We loved the top floor apartment at Capel Mawr, it was much more spacious than the photos suggested and felt like a real treat.. Most of the apartment was beautifully furnished and the bathroom had a luxurious roll top bath that we all enjoyed. Bedrooms were large and the beds were all comfy - as were the plentiful large sofas in the lounge area. A second toilet would have been super useful but wasn't a deal breaker. Notes on how to use the oven would be ideal - particularly since all of the markings have rubbed off so we were having to make guesses as to which knob to use and where we thought the right temperature would be. Overall, we had a really pleasant stay - thank you.

Mrs Curzon, August 2020

This home totally has the wow factor.. The photos don’t do it justice. Also a lot bigger than we were expecting, we got our steps in just walking around! Great views of the mountains through the windows too. Two good shops, a deli/butcher, a chippy and a pub with exceptional food too. Am already recommending this property!

Mrs Hammett, August 2020

July 2020

We loved our stay at Capel Mawr.. It’s beautiful, spacious, clean and very well equipped. There’s so much to do in the local area which is stunning. The owner was very helpful and recommended some places for us to visit which were fabulous. Can’t wait to return.

Mrs Burke, July 2020

Amazing place, exactly like the pictures and had more than everything we needed, it was truly stunning and we will definitely be returning.. Only thing was that we weren't aware that the building was actually 2 apartments and there was a party of 11 staying in the apartment below us which when we found out was a bit of a concern. However, we didn't hear any noise at all from them so it wasn't an issue at all!

johnbN1401TD

Beautiful conversion with a luxurious hotel feel, loads of space and areas to sit to eat or to play games or just relax. Close to many nice places but Llanrug is by no means a tourist village so the property really stands out and you feel a little like an imposter at times. Luckily the coach park opposite was quite due to covid restrictions too! The locals in the pub were very friendly and helpful, the local shop owners less so! Shame this apartment does not have access to the seating area outside as it is reserved for the downstairs apartment. There is a table in the gravelled car park but it is surrounded by building materials which is a shame as it is actually a sun trap in the afternoon! Loads of great things to do relatively locally including horse riding or water sports. We hired a guide from the local activity centre for the day and went kayaking and Coasteering. No noise could be heard from the 2 families below but they could clearly hear us which was awkward as it rather puts a curfew on things if they have young families or like an early night! A spare key would be good as the shared property entrance is on a deadlock and the key safe outside the door meaning we couldn’t leave the kids in alone if we took a key as they wouldn’t have been able to get out! Pretty risky to be honest! The owner said he was too far away to bring us one too and to just leave the door open but the other guests locked it as they had small children rightly!

Mrs Barnard, March 2020

February 2020

We had the best time in a beautiful holiday let, the converted chapel was stunning.. The only minor thing is that it only has one bathroom and sleeps 6 people, but this will not stop us from visiting again. We are planning another visit as soon as we can.

Mrs Merrick, February 2020

January 2020

This place is a great place to stay and is so close to many attractions and places to visit.. It is extremely comfortable and has so many nooks and crannies to sit and enjoy. It was immaculately clean upon Which goes a long way to the enjoyment of this apartment. Have to say the acoustics are great if you fancy singing whilst staying. The village has a Co-op, Spar, fish and chip shop and a hair and beauty salon. It does not have washing facilities so may be worth considering a trip to the laundrette in Caernarfon. However, be prepared for a climb of 24 steps up to the apartment on arrival and every time you go out. This makes it unsuitable for the elderly (unless fit) and the infirm.

Mrs Croxon-hall, January 2020

October 2019

Although we thoroughly enjoyed staying here, we thought the 5* rating was a little high, more like a 4*.. It needed a second toilet/bathroom and possibly a washing machine, but otherwise a nice place to stay.

Mrs Wood, October 2019

Capel Mawr was amazing place, so spacious (Huge) and wonderfully decorated.. They have really made the most of the former chapel. The only minor negative was the lack of laundry facilities - but not a major problem. Llanrug is a good location to explore the area or with two shops (Coop and Spar) a butchers, deli and a chip all within 1min of the chapel just hole up and relax...

September 2019

The property we stayed in was outstanding.. ..it was a pleasure to stay in such a beautiful chapel conversion. the owner was welcoming and knowledgable of the area, being close by if we needed information or support. the location: although in a small village, had all amenities close by: a butchers, fish and chip shop, co-op and spa...the nearest pub is about an 8 minute walk away and there is an Indian restaurant 1.7 miles away...good location for exploring North Wales including Snowdonia...although we did not get to ride the train we learned it was best to book in advance.

Mrs Adamson, September 2019

Great location and great views, you can even see the Steam Trains goint up Snowdon through Binocluars :)

Mansfield, September 2019

Really simple booking process, loved the Sykes app - super easy to use We had an incredible stay at the Capel Mawr, beautiful property with lovely surroundings.. The property had everything we could possibly need and the features and decor of the house were perfect, we will definitely be back!

Mrs Greenaway, September 2019

August 2019

A lovely place to stay, only negative was no washer, Everything else was fine, and we enjoyed our Holiday..

Miss Clarke, August 2019

Great place, I would suggest a note showing oven settings and more than 1 towel per person per week

Ms French, August 2019

July 2019

A really amazing property, highly recommended!

Mr Tibbitt, July 2019

June 2019

This was a fantastic place to stay with a serious WOW factor when you went through the door.. Everything was immaculate upon arrival and being self catering you are always hoping that the kitchen will have all the appliances you need - it did not disappoint. Its such a beautiful light and spacious place (even though there were 6 adults), we had ample room in the huge living area. Cannot recommend this place highly enough if you are looking for unique accommodation just a 10min drive from Snowdon and within easy access of all the main attractions in North Wales. The owner was extremely helpful and was kind enough to allow an extension on our check out time, as it was a Sunday. Thanks again Dez - we shall return!

Mrs Denton, June 2019

An hour after we arrived we experienced water coming through the kitchen ceiling (it was raining) and called the owner to report the situation.. He answered and said that he would be round the next morning to take a look. He did not arrive the next morning and we never received a call or text to say he was not coming. In fact he did not come round or contact us all week. We therefore had a kitchen bowl and towel on the kitchen floor all week collecting the water leak from the roof each time it rained. The cleanliness of the kitchen was disappointing. The dishwasher stank and we refused to use it on that basis. There was no spare dishwasher salt that we could use to try to rectify the problem. The cooker and oven had no labelling (temperature settings etc) which effectively rendered it useless. The crockery and cutlery was unclean and not of a standard we would have expected in a rental property so we washed items that we wanted to use. Some of the kitchen cupboards were full of junk. Island counter surface was dirty and having lent against it on the first morning had to change a jumper. All handles felt sticky and dirty to touch. Several lamps needed new bulbs which we did find and change. The toilet handle drips every time you flush it. The toilet brush was shocking. On our return home we sent the owner a photograph of the roof identifying a missing roof slate which was probably the cause of the leak. We also expressed our disappointment that he had not come round or had the courtesy to contact us to which he responded "Didn't want to disturb you as you seemed to want to keep yourself to yourself" We don't know how he came to this decision as we had contacted him immediately that the problem arose when we arrived. Overall our experience was a lot lower than we had expected. If asked if we would stay here again it would be a no but on a positive note the apartment was a great space but rough around the edges. We will choose yes to publishing our feedback. However it would be your decision to maybe see this property for yourself and make your decision as to what is acceptable for your website reputation.

Mr Moore

May 2019

There are quite a few stairs up to the accommodation, but the climb is well worth it.. Sometimes the room as shown on the website is slightly bigger than you find in reality. Not so with Capel Mawr. The main room is simply stunning, and the fittings and parts from the old Chapel which have been incorporated in the design are amazing. The village of Llanrug is very handy being so close to Caernarfon one way and Llanberis the other. One little niggle. On the oven temperature dial, the numbers have disappeared, which made cooking a little bit hit and miss.

Mr Stone, June 2019

Smashing pad, unique place to stay with all you need to enjoy a pleasant stay in the heart of North Wales.. A great location for Snowdonia and all surrounding areas for North Wales. Proprietors are helpful and available to attend to all needs. The Prosecco welcome gift was a lovely start to our hols. Thanks!

Mr Clinton

March 2019

The most amazing venue with wow factor.. Needs another loo or en suite in the dressing room

Mr Morgan

December 2018

We stayed at Chapel Mawr over the Christmas period.. We had a fantastic stay in this beautiful apartment. On entrance to the property we found the place quite impressive and oozing with tons of character in so many ways. so if your looking for somewhere a bit different to stay then this is certainly worth a visit. We found the open living space extremely spacious and just perfect for enjoying some good quality family time. A perfect place for enjoying those long dark evenings in for this time of year. It is also a great location for travelling and exploring the area with excellent facilities in the local village itself. Thanks again Dez for a lovely stay, be sure to come back one day for a second visit! The Morgan Family

Mr Butler

Beautiful and traditional property.. Fantastic open living space with decent sized bedrooms. I would definitely recommend Capel Mawr to anybody but particularly to those who want to get away and share some good times with family and friends.

Mr Searle

This break was a week before Xmas so had typical December weather & caught the edge of a storm front on the Saturday which was very wet & windy.. The building was fabulous, spacious & comfortable, we were very sad to leave it. The area of North Wales is a place we've visited before & would happily do so again.

Mr Mcfarlane

October 2018

Owner very welcoming and about over the week if any problem would have arisen.. Its was our second stay in Capel Mawr and would highly recommend staying in this very quirky apartment.

Mrs Cannon

September 2018

We thought the place was amazing.. We found the beds a problem as the main bedroom was way to hard and the second bedroom way too soft so I ended up sleeping in a single bed.not the best solution on our 40th wedding anniversary holiday. Lucky for us in a way we were only 2 on the holiday as my in-laws had to cancel at the last moment due to ill health. We also thought if it was full it does only have one toilet.

Mrs Salmon

August 2018

A really lovely place.. Ideal for a family get together. Comfortable and beautifully furnished. The only negative was that we could have done with an extra bathroom. However everything else perfect.

Mr Liste

July 2018

An absolutely amazing home.. Lots of space, beautifully decorated and really well located for snowdon and other activities. Would highly recommend staying here and be ready for that initial wow factor.

Mr Peksa

June 2018

What a lovely place to stay - really spacious and very well decorated.. Would happily stay there again,.

Mrs Barber

May 2018

A stunning building with an absolutely fabulous interior.. Comfortable spotless spacious & luxurious. A beautiful part of North Wales close to Snowdonia. Dez the owner is very friendly & helpful if needed. The only thing that might be a negative to those with knee/hip problems etc is the 2 flights of stairs once you enter the front door. Once up it’s all on one floor as stated. We will definitely stay again. Thanks Dez.

Gerry C

March 2018

Had a great week at Capel Mawr. What a beautiful conversion of the upper floor of the chapel. There was plenty of space for us all. Everything was clean and tidy and everything worked as it should. Large kitchen area with large range cooker, american fridge/freezer, dishwasher etc. made it easy to cater for our clan. The owner was very helpful and went out of his way to make sure that our stay was a very pleasurable one. We will be back.

Amazing time away.. We have been twice now and each time it has been so relaxing and lovely. This time we were practically snowed in and it couldn't have been more perfect. Can't wait to book again!

Mr Hanna

February 2018

The. photos do a brilliant job of invoking the excitement but once you get there, The Wow Factor is Real! !

Mrs Goy

December 2017

Excellent location, wonderful indulgent property for that special occasion and big enough for a family event..

ciosa8

August 2017

A beautiful, spacious and clean property to stay in. The chapel is comfortable, warm and unique. The owner was welcoming and well informed about where to visit. It will be hard to find such an impressive property to rent for future holidays.

Lovely apartment with loads of character.. Everything you need was there in terms of inside the apartment. There is no garden only a graveled driveway, this should be removed from the listing. The summerhouse was unusable as it was being used as a storeroom. All mattresses need replacing in my opinion as they are the wrong size for the beds or uncomfortable. The local area and amenities is outstanding, with excellent views that you never tire from. All in all a great holiday. We would return to this area without hesitation.

Madeline C

July 2017

Brilliant stay from start to finish!! couldn't fault this place, incredible!!! so close to shops and driving distance to many lovely seaside towns, beautiful inside and out, couldnt fault this place, will be back!

Beautiful apartment.. The chapel is gorgeous with so many interesting features. Had a brilliant holiday and would recommend Capel Mawr to all. So many places to visit within short driving distances. Will definitely be going back.

lindaandchas

May 2017

As I drove up to the property I was expecting to see the beautiful structure that is shown in the pictures, what I actually got was a structure surrounded by scaffolding. On entering the property it was clean and tidy, but the promise of using an american fridge did not happen as it was not working, there is a medium sized fridge freezer tucked away on the left of the kitchen area looking on from the doorway in, some of the sockets did not look secure, as they where loose or had gaps at the back. The views where not there due to the scaffolding. I felt very let down and disapointed. I rang sykes the following day and they moved me to another holiday accomadation. The owner had been contacted and he offered me a miniscule reduction for the lose of the view, I felt insulted by the offer. The property I went on to was much better.

gilly_dragon

Three friends and I have just returned from a weeks' holiday at this stunning apartment. Yes it is an old building, and, in places, the walls are not as smooth as a modern building, but this is only to be expected.... yes, there is a door that probably does link the apartment to the owners ' own property, but at the top of the stairs is your own front door, which is secured with your own key. We had a lovely, relaxed week, visiting Llanberis, Llandudno, Betws-y-Coed, Electric Mountain and Anglesey. We found the apartment to be well furnished and had all that you could want or need for a comfortable holiday, in a very spacious apartment. We would highly recommend this apartment, but maybe not for young families, as there is no outside space for children to play...

Mrs Hayward, June 2017

We had an idea Capel Mawr was very spacious, and it exceeded our expectations.. In a word it was Unique. It was very comfortable and relaxing, and there was a nice pub just down the road. Will definitely be back!

Mr Smith, February 2017

February 2017

This rental is a true gem.. A remarkable property, situated close to the mountains and the sea, in the unremarkable village of Llanrug. It is a fabulous 1st floor apartment in a converted chapel. On entering we all experienced the wow factor. The pictures don't do it justice. It is quirky and at the same time luxurious. A great property for a group special occasion with loads of space and high end ,original furnishings and homely touches. This property is a 5 star gem . We would highly recommend it and will definitely be back.

MyloKayeDreamr

January 2017

Myself and two friends booked this cottage for the entire of Christmas. The building is beautiful and has tons of character, which original wood work. We cooked Christmas dinner and sat at a beautiful table over looking original windows. Dez, the property owner lives in the outhouse away from the property and we had the entire property to ourselves the entire stay. He is very friendly and you hardly know he's there. He talked about renovation of the building and that he's kept as much of the original features as possible. The whole stay was fantastic and I would recommend it to anyone who likes character and a beautiful converted building.

Mrs Coleman, February 2017

This property is well worth a visit and in a stunning part of snowdonia..

mostin76

November 2016

Totally unreasonable landlord which led to events involving the police. He has a discreet internal door from his hidden residence underneath directly into your living area. He likes to let himself in when you're not home as we discovered. The place looks lovely and it is but stay somewhere else, it's not worth the hassle.

WorldTraveller57

This is a fairly long story but I'll try and keep it as short as I can. Firstly this holiday let has it's own grave yard, if this doesn't bother you, try this. As you walk through the front door, to the left is a secret door that leads to the owners section of the building. It doesn't look like a door and cannot be locked from the accomodation side. The owner can and does come and go as he pleases. We didn't realise it was a door until we had to involve the police. Also, as I experienced first hand, the owner leaves the premises unoccupied with candles burning in his half of the building. Not very safety conscious!! My son booked this let in rather a hurry and inadvertantly booked for 4 adults and 2 children, there was infact 6 adults and 2 infants one aged 2 years & one aged 10months. This shouldn't have made any difference so we weren't unduely worried. However on the Tuesday the owner decided this was over booked. My son offered to pay more, but on return from a day out at 7pm in the evening on the Wednesday the owner had entered the accomodation internally and wedged something in the key hole locking us out. He wouldn't answer his phone. Sykes cottages informed my son that the owner would open the door in the morning and may give access to the belongings locked inside. This included nappies and baby food. What kind of person throws families with infants out into the night without warning?? The police were called who eventually got us into the building. This was 8.30 in the evening. It cost us in total another £645 for hotel accomodation(and we were lucky to find this) and our holiday cut short by 1 night. He has refused to give any refund. Avoid.

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Capel Mawr in Snowdonia, Gwynedd