Old Rectory Country House Reviews
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| Michael and Wendy Vaughan's pretty, elevated Georgian rectory enjoys breathtaking views across the Conwy Estuary to Conwy Castle and Snowdonia beyond. Most of the attractive, old fashioned bedrooms, with flowing fabrics and four posters, share this view. Downstairs is an elegant panelled drawing room decorated with Victorian watercolours. An excellent breakfast is served and for dinner there's a choice of nearby restaurants. |
Key Attractions:
B&B, rural, character, cosy, traditional, great views
Price Bracket: Inexpensive
In a Nutshell: Peaceful Georgian rectory with sensational views
Location: Llansanffraid Glan Conwy. On A470 near Conwy
Address:
Old Rectory Country House, Llansanffraid Glan Conwy, Near Conwy,
United Kingdom, LL28 5LF
THEY SAY: The panoramic views from the gardens are reason enough for staying at this charming Old Rectory in Llansanffraid Glan Conwy, the first graded '5 star Guest Accommodation' in North Wales. Its hillside perch overlooks the grand sweep of the Conwy Estuary, historic Conwy Castle and the mountains of Snowdonia. There are many things to delight the eye in this elegant Georgian Style Luxury Country House. Comfortable rooms abound with paintings and antiques. The Vaughan's have created a calm, relaxing, unfussy atmosphere and have been granted many highly regarded awards and classifications which can be seen here. It is an ideal centre for touring North Wales, Bodnant Gardens, Betws-y-coed, and the Victorian seaside spa of Llandudno and historic Conwy.
Originally the elegant home of the rectors of the parish for centuries, sadly in 1740 the Tudor House was seriously damaged by fire. In 1810 it was renovated in the Georgian style. The Vaughan family have carefully and sympathetically restored and extended the house whilst retaining its character, thus giving a delightful reminder of the elegance of a bygone era. The Old Rectory's six comfortable bedrooms, each with its own distinctive character and charm, convey that calm, unfussy, 'staying in a friend's home' feeling. All bedrooms are equipped with the thoughtful little extras to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The Welsh motto of the house Hardd Hafan Hedd means a 'beautiful haven of peace' and we can think of no better description. Relax and enjoy the comfort and tranquility of the surroundings. The antique furnishings and collection of Victorian watercolours are for all to enjoy. The Garden was referred to as a "mini Bodnant" in the Good Hotel Guide. It contains many rare and unusual trees and shrubs. The garden emphasises the motto of the house "Hardd Hafan Hedd", a beautiful haven of peace and offers one of the finest views from a Country House in Wales. Uninterrupted vistas from the mountains to the sea; forever changing with the ebb and flow of the River Conwy. Facing west, at the end of the day we enjoy glorious dramatic sunsets. Overlooking the Conwy RSPB bird reserve, the calls of the feeding estuary birds are a delight.
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