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8 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Sky TV
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
36 Customer Reviews
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"Lovely place and well situated."
So glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
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"It's a wonderful location, quiet."
Ideal for the beach and visiting the surrounding areas. The addition of a pool table and football table are fab ! And your facilities are spot on with a brilliant guide book. The only thing i would suggest is instructions on how to open the windows as we couldn't get them to open, and on really hot days, it would of been a benefit . We had an amazing time and it's so beautifully done up , the Chapel is a real credit to all your hard work.
Hi - so glad you enjoyed your stay, will check our welcome book for window instructions as we would love some more hot days! Property Owner
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"The location of the Chapel was ideal to explore."
Lovely coastal drives and beaches. Only 35mins to Caernarfon and quicker into mountains. First impressions on arrival were not good, especially on seeing all the stuff crammed into the yard, looked very messy. Was this part of the chapel? Do the owners live next door? The appearance of their property lets the Chapel down. It would have been nice to have been informed that the back part of the property was owned/tenanted out to someone.. To then find out that the area above the laundry room and downstairs bedroom were occupied by next door was another disappointment. The welcome guide advised that when sitting on the bench outside you have to be respectful/quiet/mindful of this. So we felt we couldn’t on the nice days sit outside so as not to upset the neighbours. Also if I’m honest looking at the messy yard was a put off. On your holiday you want to relax and enjoy yourself but we felt rather constricted. I feel that you should make people aware of this, so they have the full facts about the property they are booking. Maybe make an area at the front away from the neighbours for outside dining. The facilities of the Chapel were amazing and top notch. Loved that there were the games and DVD’s. Kitchen was well equipped with pans, dishes and baking trays ( which is a must when self catering). The pool table and football table were a great addition. A let down was having only one TV. TV’s in bedrooms in this building would have solved the sound problem or even a rethink to the layout. Where the TV is at the moment and because of it being a chapel there needs to more soft furnishings (curtains, blinds) to soak up the acoustics. Or move the TV down to eye level along with the speakers so the sound is hitting you at the right level rather than bouncing from wall to wall. Or even move the dinning table, pool table & football table into the Lounge area and the lounge area where they are under the lower ceiling. This may elevate some of the sound problems. Of course we didn’t spend all our time watching TV but when family members did it was difficult to hear because of the high ceiling and position of the TV. Cleanliness in general was good but there were several kitchen items that hadn’t been cleaned. We presume these were cleaned by the previous guests. So maybe spend time checking all in order before next guests arrive. Plus the bathtub wasn’t cleaned. The wardrobe in the twin room it was full with cot-bed, Christmas tree and hoover. So we couldn’t hang clothes. Yes we could have moved but this would have been downstairs and we didn’t want to be looking at all of that for the week. Should it have been in there?? Maybe find somewhere else to put these. The worse thing was the horrendous smell we had all week in this bedroom. Which in the end made me and my daughter sick. This was reported and dealt with quickly but unfortunately needed more in-depth inspection. The owner was understanding and a resolution was agreed. However it’s Sykes who have let the owner down as I’m still waiting a refund for this to be completely resolved. I’ve call 5 times to get this sorted. Promised payment but not had it yet. The Welcome Guide, laminates and labelling around the chapel were fantastic. Nicely presented and easy to understand - in fact the best we have seen in all the 15 years we have been staying in houses around the UK. The Chapel was also well equipped in respects of cleaning products, batteries, bulbs, kitchen roll, bin bags, tea, coffee etc all the things you may need. The Chapel was lovely but issues with the sound and the smell, which seem to be a common things really need to be addressed. Also the fact you are joined could be simply be worded on the description so people are aware. It’s more off putting when you don’t know. Please take this in the manner this is intended that of constructive criticism. If these issues are addressed this place would be fantastic for a family holiday in Wales.
Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate the honesty and after much investigation have since found the cause of the smell that you informed us of and have taken steps to rectify it. We have found that most guests appreciate the lack of TV's in the bedrooms and with such a lovely large space it can be difficult to find a balance between the amenities, comfort and still feel relaxed and we hope we have achieved that. We will take on board the other points you raised and review each one We are glad that you found the resolution acceptable as we want all our guests to have the best time and if there is a problem we want to address it as soon as we can Property Owner
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"Loved the property, great location to visit other areas of interest, large & inviting house that has been tastefully decorated."
What you see in the pictures is what you get. Unfortunately the bathroom and en-suite was not clean on arrival, hair in the shower, soap marks on the shower glass etc but this was quickly resolved after one phone call. TV sound was an issue, when increasing the volume the noise would travel through the rest of the house. Put subtitles which resolved things after all it is an open plan sitting room. Don’t worry if you hear things go bump in the night, I’m sure he/she is friendly
Glad you enjoyed your stay - we strive to make guests comfortable and sort out any issues as quickly as possible Property Owner
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"Had a fantastic break at your property."
We all felt relaxed and at home. Great location for exploring North Wales.
So pleased you had a fantastic time, North Wales is stunning Property Owner
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"We had an amazing time!"
It's a lovely place to stay and we are planning to return next year. One small point (which hasn't affected our review at all)- the 2nd floor shower plug blocked quickly meaning we had to shower in short 5 second spurts. But thanks for the lovely property!
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"We booked the property for a family holiday and it was perfect!"
It has tonnes of space and the facilities were ideal for our group. Super clean and all of the basics provided (cleaning products, bin bags, toilet roll etc). The location was great for accessing local areas like Pwhelli and Porthmadog and explore the south side of Snowdonia National Park. Would highly recommend and will definitely come again!
Thank you - it is such a beautiful area and so much to do. Glad you had a good time and we’d love to have you back Property Owner
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"Fabulous property, loads of room nice and quite, a good location to explore North Wales."
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"We were a party of four generations, ranging from mum in her nineties to her great granddaughter at 15 months old plus dog."
It’s not easy finding accommodation that can meet everyone’s needs but Capel Bryan Bachau was brilliant. It was spacious, comfortable, clean, well equipped and decorated beautifully. The Pool table and football table were a great hit. I would certainly recommend.
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"Absolutly loved our stay, the Chapel has been converted to an excellent standard."
It could do with some full length curtain to reduce the echo, you can hear every tiny footstep from others when trying to sleep and the TV sound system needs looking at, the base was so loud, yet you struggled to hear the talking if you tried to turn it down. We would definitely go back, 3 generations of our family stayed and we all loved it.
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"Excellent stay, we all had a great time"
Thank you so much - glad you enjoyed your stay at the chapel - Neil & Denise Property Owner
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"Amazing property !"
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Thank you - glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner
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"We had a great week in the cottage."
It was great having the games and the kitchen equipment was fantastic for cooking. The sofas and chairs were all really comfortable. We felt that the bedrooms could have had better storage and it wasn’t particularly clean. The location was perfect for exploring the local area and it was really peaceful there.
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"Excellent open-plan living in an astounding converted Chapel."
It had a charm and comfort that everyone experienced; the pool table a focus point anytime of the day. Magnificent windows and beautiful wooden flooring adding to a very special stay here for my sons 21st Birthday. Plenty of space, well equipped kitchen and a glorious wood burner which had everyday use. A good location, we enjoyed Criccieth immensely, as well as visits to Velocity 2 and Portmadog. Good local walks for our dog Ted as well. Very quiet at night, a memorable stay!
So glad you enjoyed your stay - the area around the Chapel is beautiful and very dog friendly- Neil & Denise Property Owner
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"Brilliant place to stay with the dogs, will definitely come back!"
Thank you - so glad you enjoyed it. You are welcome back anytime Neil & Denise Property Owner
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"A really luxurious and well-equipped property and in an ideal position for exploring the area."
Comfy beds and we loved the pool and football tables. It's obvious the owners have put a lot of love into the property and we loved it too - one of the nicest I've stayed in.
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"What a place!"
!! The Chapel was fantastic,very spacious and yet homely. The children loved the pool table and table football. The decor is beautiful and tasteful. We would love to go back another time.
Thank you very much - we are glad you enjoyed your stay - Neil & Denise Property Owner
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"Beautiful conversion of a really wonderful building - stunning place and perfect for exploring the gorgeous Llyn peninsula."
We had a fab week with great weather. We had some issues with the standard of cleanliness on arrival and had to contact the owner, who was very responsive and eager to put issues right as soon as possible.
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"A home from home."
We had an amazing time. From entering the building, the whole experience was perfect. The thoughtful attention to detail from the kitchen utensils required while cooking to the dvd’s and games ( not forgetting the pool table) means you are covered for every eventuality during your stay. It’s location is perfect for exploring the North Wales coast. We were sad to leave, and would return in an instant. Would highly recommend.
Thank you so much - we are glad you enjoyed your stay . Property Owner
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"Lovely chapel conversion is a great location Llyn peninsula, perfectly positioned between porthmadog and abersoch made it easy to visit lots of places."
We wanted to get a day pas for Havan however they wouldnt let us despite it saying we could in the cottage. There were a few cobwebs and spiders etc and someone had left clothes and underwear in wardrobe so must not have been cleaned and checked properly. Sky TV was a great addition but could of done with a few board games for the wet weather days. There was a picnic bench in a small gated area to side of chapel but that was about it. It was perfect for us but if the weather was nice in evening id be a little disappointed. Parasol, BBQ some nice outside lights would make small space a really nice feature. I was disappointed with Sykes for not getting back to me regards loyalty discount we should of received, a call and an email and nothing. Not so sure i will continue my loyalty with them after many years.
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"Excellent location for all facilities in local surrounding areas"
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"The only drawback for me was lack of a garden to relax after busy day everyone ..."
The only drawback for me was lack of a garden to relax after busy day everyone else enjoyed the games table’s but other than that excellent
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"A delightful property, beautifully and sympathetically restored to create a stunning living space."
Whilst the weather could have been better, I can't think of a nicer place to spend a week in North Wales.
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"Everything"
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"Love this place."
An absolutely amazing spot with loads of room, real quality fittings, a fab kitchen, a pool table & table football... We've been visiting regularly for the last few years & have always really enjoyed ourselves: we've been with our friends, family & just our dogs - they love it too. You just cannot fail to love the chapel.
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"Stunning property."
Very well equipped with everything we needed for a fantastic holiday. Although we had a few days of showers during our stay - the pool table, table football and Sky Cinema kept everyone entertained, and the huge open plan living space meant everyone was still together. Would definitely recommend Capel Bryn Bachau for a fun family and friends holiday!
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"The home was fantastic and just like the photos on the website."
There were 3 generations on holiday and the layout in the chapel was ideal, if anything that could be improved it would be the outdoor space as it would have been nice to relax outside, but we knew what we were getting beforehand so no complaints there.
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"Fabulous house."
Very original and high quality of materials used.
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"Absolutely fantastic property - everything we hope for and more!"
Spacious, clean, well-equipped stunningly converted chapel in which to make treasured family memories.
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"We booked this bright, spacious and beautifully converted chapel to celebrate my mom’s 90th birthday."
3 generations of us with the youngest being 12 years old. There was lots to keep everyone entertained when in the chapel, with the pool and football tables being a real gift for the children and lots to do out and about. Some great walks, castles and other historical buildings to visit. We had such a great time, adults and children alike loved staying at the chapel that we’ve booked again for the later in the year!
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"Chapel Bryn was everything and more than we expected ."
It has been beautifully restored and the whole family enjoyed every minuet of our stay there . It was lovely to receive a lovely bottle of fizz from the owners on arrival just added a little something extra . Would highly recommend this place to all . After posting some pictures on social media had lots of people enquiring about how and where to book Chapel Bryn . There are some stunning walks in this area and the chapel is based in an area of stunning natural beauty . If you drive there are lots of fabulous historical places to visit in this this area all only a 15 to 20 min drive away . Chapel Bryn was a fantastic place for myself and my family to see the New Year in . Will definitely be booking again in the future .
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"The holiday from start to finish was faultless and would go back to Capel Bryn Bachau in a heartbeat!"
When we arrived at the property there was a bottle of bubbly and chocolates waiting for us to wish us a happy stay! From that point on the property had everything you could wish for; plenty of games and dvds, comfy living area, and an amazing kitchen. The property exudes luxury and will be looking to book the property for our next get together! Thank You! X
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"We've been to the C(h)apel many times before, but never with our dogs."
The facilities are just amazing:underfloor heating, rain-forest showers, amazing kitchen, table football & pool. The dogs loved staying here so much that we are already planning a return trip.
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"The chapel was really wonderful, very well equipped, with something for everyone and such a beautiful property to spend the week in, especially with the pool table and the log burner it was lovely to spend the evenings in."
The area is fantastic too with so many beaches near by, even in Oct/Nov we were able to go to the beach most days and the one day we did have showers the day pass to the Haven Water Park was great fun. I would certainly recommend it.
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would love to return."
The Chapel is immaculate and has all facilities needed for a family. We had four generations with us and all enjoyed every aspect of it. We loved visiting Llanbedrog beach and we used a swimming pool at Aberech Sands which was lovely on a rainy day. We enjoyed visiting Criccieth and Abersoch and didn’t have one bad meal during our stay. We would recommend the Chapel to friends and family and I have already been asked about it from my pictures. Thanks for making our stay 5 star!
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"Great venue, had lovely holiday there."
All we could wish for and more. Directions to find place a bit difficult, if it said take turning as if into the Haven holiday site and then immediately left it would have been clearer, but we found it. Note to other visitors, the property looks like it is on a main road, but that isn’t so, tiny road, no traffic. Haven very close, but no noise or evidence that it is there really, so don’t be concerned about either issue. Great facility, beautifully presented, we had three generations on our family holiday, everyone thrilled with property, very happy.
Summary
- Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, twin basins and WC, 2 x double,1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, twin basin, WC
- Ground floor basin and WC
- Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner, table football and pool table
- Utility
- Electric underfloor heating with woodburning stove
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Sky with movies, DVD, WIFI
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Own logs to be supplied for the woodburning stove
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off road parking for 3 cars
- Outdoor seating area with picnic bench
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking or vaping
- Shop and pub 2 miles
- Note: Property has a check-in time of 4pm.
The property
This luxury property, an original 1880 chapel, is situated near the village of Chwilog.
The contemporary interior compliments the original features, and families will enjoy the open space.
Enter into the property via the side entrance and you will arrive at a utility room and cloakroom.
Continue to the open plan sitting area which makes a lovely place to relax from morning through to night, home to pretty decorative accessories and glamorous furniture.
Here you can rest before the woodburner, or even make the most of the pool and football table that accompany the formation!
The kitchen and dining area is just as inviting, for preparing and enjoying your favourite meals amongst the soothing ambience.
On this floor there is also a double bedroom with an en-suite walk-in shower.
Take the handcrafted oak spiral staircase to the first floor and two additional double bedrooms await, each with neat bedding, and just as delicately designed as the next.
A twin bedroom is close by, perfect for children or adults to sleep.
The luxury family bathroom comes complete with both a bath and walk-in shower for everything you need to get ready at ease.
If you can steer yourself away from the cottage, why not wander outside and relax on the seating area for a change of scenery.
The seaside village of Chwilog is here to spoil you, with nearby beaches and a series of watersports and walking routes for exploring.
The Marina and resort of Pwllheli is only a 5 minute drive away.
There is much to see in and around this fabulous location.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £400.
About the location
CHWILOG
Criccieth 4.5 miles; Pwllheli 5.2 miles; Porthmadog 9.5 miles; Abersoch 12 miles.
Chwilog is a small village on the Llyn Peninsula, near the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales, in a regions of Wales renowned for its outstanding scenery and varied walking. The Afon Wen river runs through the village and down to the sea, just one mile away. A short drive away, Criccieth is a delightful seaside town with a 13th century castle sat on a rocky outcrop with wonderful views of Tremadog Bay and the Snowdonia mountains. Watersports enthusiasts will be delighted by the towns two beaches, whilst walkers and bikers are spoilt for choice by the proximity of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park. Stroll along the beaches, watch porpoises playing in the surf, or relax in the various pubs, restaurants and tea rooms, sampling the famous Cadwalader’s ice cream. Visit Abersoch, an attractive harbour village situated between two glorious bays. It is one of the most popular sailing venues in North Wales and important sailing regattas are held there throughout the summer months. Numerous shops cater for the tourist as well as pubs, restaurants and cafes. Watersports enthusiasts are also well catered for, particularly windsurfing, water skiing and dinghy sailing, not to mention renowned surfing at Hell’s Mouth. Further afield, attractions such as Portmeirion’s wonderful Italianate gardens, the individual shops and restaurants, as well as the Ffestiniog railway, in the bustling harbour town of Porthmadog, Harlech Castle, Pwllheli host to both European and world sailing events, Caernarfon Castle and the beautiful beaches and renowned golf courses of the Llyn Peninsula are all within an easy drive.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas