Beautiful twin in converted church

The space Ancient and modern stylishly combine in this B&B set within a 19th century church in the mountain village of Capel Curig. Where else can you sleep beneath a carved stone pulpit, enjoy a hot tub under the stars or play table tennis beneath a fabulous 19th century mosaic ceiling? And all with lovely views of Snowdonia’s mountains from every window… This was the vision Alice Douglas had when she first came to the village nineteen years ago and decided to make the church her home. There are four stylishly designed, comfortably sized, en-suite rooms, two with hand-carved four-poster beds and two twins. A bunkroom with four beds is ideal for walkers and climbers as well as being a favourite with teenagers. The room is shared, as are the slightly bracing bathroom facilities, but the view to the Carneddau mountains and access to all the other facilities – including a drying room – make this a bunkroom with a difference. Breakfast is help yourself and can be grabbed at the large communal table in the spacious kitchen on the mezzanine level giving a bird’s eye view of the church’s glittering mosaic ceiling. This should power you up any of the surrounding hills or fuel you through a day of sightseeing. For refuelling in the evening, two pubs serving meals are in easy walking distance and there are good restaurants within a 10-minute drive. On a typical weekend, the B&B is full of walkers and climbers, families, writers, photographers, romantics … and there’s never a dull moment. This is a family home, with all the toys pets and friends that that involves. You’re likely to be greeted by Apollo the Great Dane, and the cat may want to curl up next to you on the sofa. But, if you’re not a dog person, let Alice know and she will keep him inside when you arrive. It’s also worth knowing that the atmosphere at St Curig’s at times can be that of a house party. And, because of the nature of the building, those lying-in may hear some noise in the morning from early risers keen to get out on the mountains. That said, all guests are asked to keep noise to a minimum after 11pm. By then most guests are ready for their beds and a good night’s sleep in preparation for another day out in Snowdonia…