Pengwern Country House

Betws-y-Coed, Conwy
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)1690 710480
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Per night
£94 - £114
Bedroom

3 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Wonderful hosts at this traditional, upbeat B&B, where imaginative breakfasts set you up for glorious hikes in Eyri (Snowdonia)

Per night
£94 - £114

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£94 - £114 per night

The Experience

The steeply wooded Conwy valley snakes down to this stone and slate property set back and above the road in the National Park, and the walks are wonderful. Stride to the village, or to Conwy Falls or simply stroll down to the river to cool your feet on a hot day. You arrive to homemade cakes and a cup of tea which you can take in the sitting room by a warming wood-burner.

Inside has an upbeat traditional feel with polished antiques and many pictures by the Betws-y-coed Victorian artists who once lived here. Bedrooms are colourful and comfortable and one of the bathrooms comes with a double-ended roll top tub and views of Lledr Valley. Wake to porridge, a full Welsh breakfast with homemade hash browns, soda bread, haddock or a vegetarian option. Vegans can ask for special sausages made in the village.

Above all you’ll know you’re in Wales. Your hosts’ enthusiasm for this glorious part of the world is infectious, so do explore!

Pengwern Country House - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Gwawr and Ian. They are easy, natural hosts and treat their guests as friends
  • The breakfasts which will set you up for anything - climbing, walking, cycling, water sports, even zip wiring
  • Discovering Betws-y-coed with its artistic history and Alpine feel
Pengwern Country House - Gallery

You should know

  • Sadly it's not possible to bring your dog - Gwawr and Ian have a shy cat
  • Children over 13 only please

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £94
Surcharges
Singles £65-£80.
1 Twin/double
From £104
1 Double
From £94
1 Four-poster
From £94

Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm-9.30pm
Check out
By 10.30am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights.
Closed
Christmas & New Year.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Packed lunch £5.50. Pubs/restaurants within 1.5 miles.

Reviews

Malcolm, Canterbury

Beautiful peaceful house with lovely hosts. Room was excellent with views over the wooded valley. Breakfast choice was excellent and served with a friendly good morning greeting. House is on the main road just over a mile from Betws y Coed. Unfortunately not walkable on the main road, but the short drive takes you into the lively village - packed at weekends - with great shops, restaurants and bars. And all of Snowdonia is just a short drive. Loved it.


Martin, Virginia Water

We had a lovely few days at Pengwern in a stylish country house just outside the town. Welcoming hosts with excellent taste in decor and the best breakfast we've had in Wales so what else could you possibly ask for in a B & B. Highly recommended.


Stella, Alderley Edge

We had a very enjoyable 3 night stay at Pengwern. The house is elegant and has lovely views. Our room was very comfortable and we enjoyed a wonderful breakfast each morning. There was a good range of choice and everything was beautifully presented and nicely cooked. Gwawr and Ian are excellent hosts - friendly and informative, but not intrusive and are taking all possible measures against Covid. Being situated just outside Betws-y-Coed was perfect for us. We went walking every day, calling in at the bakery in Betws for tasty sandwiches, then returning in the evening for a very good meal.


David, Manchester

Excellent stay


Emma, Solihull

We were warmly welcomed with tea on the terrace and were delighted with the beauty of the location as well as the comfort of the house. We were made to feel completely at home. The breakfasts were enough to fill you for the day. We will hopefully return as soon as we are able.


Location

The neighbourhood

It's 1.5 miles to Betws-y-coed for a good choice of places to eat, many outdoorsy shops and a railway station. Drive 20 minutes to tackle Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) but there are also castles, road and mountain cycling, underground adventures, wildlife, waterfalls and fascinating art and history. Llandudno is a 40-minute drive for a stunning beach and on summer Sundays you can be lifted by the Welsh choir performing in the church.

Local points of interest from Gwawr & Ian Mowatt

  • PENGWERN, overlooking the beautiful LLEDR VALLEY, is the perfect base for the great outdoors and a central location to explore North Wales and all it has to offer whether ON, ABOVE or BELOW the Welsh landscape!
  • Located 1m away, BETWS-Y-COED was an artist colony in Victorian times, know today as the ‘The Gateway to ERYRI National Park (Snowdonia)’, an all year round destination where Welsh art can still be found along with cafes, mountaineering and craft shops
  • Can’t pronounce Betws-y-coed? We will teach you! Welsh language and culture is very much alive. Male Voice Choir concerts during summer, visit castles, GWYDIR(4m) or DOLWYDDELAN(6m), many famous NT/CADW properties, NT BODNANT Gardens (13m),PORTMEIRION(22m)
  • Most popular mountain peaks within 20min - 1hr drive. Peaceful and gentler walks from doorstep: FAIRY GLEN riverside walk, CAPEL GARMON Neolithic burial chamber, CONWY FALLS, explore LLYN ELSI,or join ‘SLATE TRAIL’ exploring our UNESCO World Heritage site
  • MOUNTAIN BIKE hire/tours from the village. Penmachno, Coed-y-Brenin, Antur Stiniog. Gwydir. ZIP WORLD (zip-lines): Titan (11m), Velocity (16m), Zip Fforest(2m). GO BELOW (Underground Adventures) all weather: HQ Conwy Falls Base 1m, Tanygrisiau 12m
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Introducing

Gwawr & Ian Mowatt

Welsh is Gwawr's first language so she'll happily tell you how to pronounce her name! Both she (who loves nature and paints as a hobby) and Ian (an experienced mountain walker) are from the area. They love their guests to enjoy a taste of the real Welsh experience. They know climbing Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is a captivating draw but they also know there is much, much more to enjoy in this beautiful countryside.