OLD RECTORY COUNTRY HOUSE
Elegant country house with Conwy estuary vistas
THE WELSH MOTTO of this elegant Georgian country house painted in springtime daffodil yellow is Hardd Hafan Hedd, meaning beautiful haven of peace. It’s soon apparent why: The Old Rectory harks back to an altogether less hurried and calmer world.
Hosts Wendy and Michael Vaughan more than deserve their accolade for Welsh Hospitality at its Best. Sympathetically restored in a charming but unfussy style, this relaxing house is a pleasure to stay in. Watercolours, antiques, porcelain and a drawing room piano underline the sense of comfort, while thoroughly inviting bedrooms have lavishly draped four-poster or half-tester beds, cushiony sofas, well appointed bathrooms and goodies such as fresh fruit.
Outside, terraced gardens tumble onto lawns stretching towards the water, with wide-open views of floodlit Conwy Castle and the River Conwy estuary. Snowdonia and the rugged Welsh coastline await discovery nearby.
Hit the Spot
Overlooking the scenic Conwy estuary.
Bedtime
Ask for the Mahogany room with its views of Conwy Castle and big corner bath for two.
Be Savvy
Be carbon-friendly: take the train to Llandudno Junction (3 hours from London) and hire wheels there.
Be Smitten
Georgian gem in a corner of Welsh Wales.
Historic Conwy
Breakfasts here (the real McCoy) are good and traditional. While dinners are no longer offered, your hosts are happy to recommend good places in the locality. Historic Conwy Castle and Snowdonia National Park await exploration nearby, together with Conwy’s bird sanctuary and golfing.
The Old Rectory Country House was reviewed by Room for Romance
Hosts Wendy and Michael Vaughan more than deserve their accolade for Welsh Hospitality at its Best. Sympathetically restored in a charming but unfussy style, this relaxing house is a pleasure to stay in. Watercolours, antiques, porcelain and a drawing room piano underline the sense of comfort, while thoroughly inviting bedrooms have lavishly draped four-poster or half-tester beds, cushiony sofas, well appointed bathrooms and goodies such as fresh fruit.
Outside, terraced gardens tumble onto lawns stretching towards the water, with wide-open views of floodlit Conwy Castle and the River Conwy estuary. Snowdonia and the rugged Welsh coastline await discovery nearby.
Hit the Spot
Overlooking the scenic Conwy estuary.
Bedtime
Ask for the Mahogany room with its views of Conwy Castle and big corner bath for two.
Be Savvy
Be carbon-friendly: take the train to Llandudno Junction (3 hours from London) and hire wheels there.
Be Smitten
Georgian gem in a corner of Welsh Wales.
Historic Conwy
Breakfasts here (the real McCoy) are good and traditional. While dinners are no longer offered, your hosts are happy to recommend good places in the locality. Historic Conwy Castle and Snowdonia National Park await exploration nearby, together with Conwy’s bird sanctuary and golfing.
The Old Rectory Country House was reviewed by Room for Romance
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Dining in
The hotel cooks breakfast only.
Dining out
There are several excellent inns and restaurants in the vicinity. For dinner head to The Estuary in Glan Conwy, Bodysgallen Hall in Llandudno or Shakespeare’s Restaurant in Conwy.
Where?
The Old Rectory Country House
What’s cooking?
Good traditional breakfasts will start your day off well. Options include Welsh rarebit – the real McCoy.
See & Do
Explore the world heritage site of Conwy Castle, visit Bodnant Gardens and feel the sea breeze in the Victorian resort of Llandudno. Walk the rugged coastline or get your skis on and slalom down the local dry slope for an almost-snowy experience.
Shop
Llandudno has everything from Welsh tweeds and linens to sticks of rock.
Play
Make an evening of dinner at one of the excellent recommended local restaurants and stargaze under clear skies.
Dates
August
Enjoy a week of yacht racing and cruising at the Conwy River Festival
October/November
The Welsh National Opera comes to town with a production at Conwy
The hotel cooks breakfast only.
Dining out
There are several excellent inns and restaurants in the vicinity. For dinner head to The Estuary in Glan Conwy, Bodysgallen Hall in Llandudno or Shakespeare’s Restaurant in Conwy.
Where?
The Old Rectory Country House
What’s cooking?
Good traditional breakfasts will start your day off well. Options include Welsh rarebit – the real McCoy.
See & Do
Explore the world heritage site of Conwy Castle, visit Bodnant Gardens and feel the sea breeze in the Victorian resort of Llandudno. Walk the rugged coastline or get your skis on and slalom down the local dry slope for an almost-snowy experience.
Shop
Llandudno has everything from Welsh tweeds and linens to sticks of rock.
Play
Make an evening of dinner at one of the excellent recommended local restaurants and stargaze under clear skies.
Dates
August
Enjoy a week of yacht racing and cruising at the Conwy River Festival
October/November
The Welsh National Opera comes to town with a production at Conwy
GETTING THERE
Location
Llansanffraid, Glan Conwy, Conwy LL28 5LF
Parking
There is free guest parking
Trains
Llandudno Junction station – one mile
Taxis
GBP 5 to the station
Airport
Manchester Airport – 65 miles
Rooms and suites
Six rooms
Special features
One room has a four poster and three have canopy beds.
Also…
The hotel boasts spectacular estuary views from its sweeping gardens
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
GBP 100 - 160
Open/closed
Closed 10 Dec – 11 January
Check-in
3pm
Check-out
11am
Minimum night stay?
Two nights over bank holidays
Breakfast
Full breakfast s served until 9.30am. Be sure to try the traditional Welsh rarebit.
Room service
No
Children
Welcome if over five years
Pets
Dogs are welcome in the Coach House.
Air conditioning
No
Languages
English
Wedding license?
No
Your contacts
Michael and Wendy Vaughan – owners
Location
Llansanffraid, Glan Conwy, Conwy LL28 5LF
Parking
There is free guest parking
Trains
Llandudno Junction station – one mile
Taxis
GBP 5 to the station
Airport
Manchester Airport – 65 miles
Rooms and suites
Six rooms
Special features
One room has a four poster and three have canopy beds.
Also…
The hotel boasts spectacular estuary views from its sweeping gardens
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
GBP 100 - 160
Open/closed
Closed 10 Dec – 11 January
Check-in
3pm
Check-out
11am
Minimum night stay?
Two nights over bank holidays
Breakfast
Full breakfast s served until 9.30am. Be sure to try the traditional Welsh rarebit.
Room service
No
Children
Welcome if over five years
Pets
Dogs are welcome in the Coach House.
Air conditioning
No
Languages
English
Wedding license?
No
Your contacts
Michael and Wendy Vaughan – owners
