An ideal base and superb family-friendly dwelling for a group or family of 10 located in the heart of Snowdonia National Park with an abundance of activities and walks on your door step. 4 miles from Conwy, 7 miles from Llandudno and Betws-y-Coed. 1 hour from Liverpool and Manchester and 15 mins from direct train to London.
A spectacular detached house and large enclosed gardens in the picturesque village of Rowen, Conwy. Welcoming village pub a short stroll away. Convenient ground floor bedroom and en-suite. Y Gorlan has wonderful views of The Carneddau mountain range behind Rowen
Summary
• One downstairs bedroom with queen size bed, solid oak furniture;
wardrobe, tallboy, dressing table, stool and mirror.
En-suite bathroom with a roll top bath, basin, WC and low level walk in
rainfall shower.
• Four upstairs bedrooms:
Four poster king size bed in the master bedroom with en-suite
power shower, basin and WC,
A second king-size bedroom with en-suite power shower, basin and
WC and solid oak furniture,
2 x double bedrooms both with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
• Downstairs cloakroom with basin and WC
• Fully equipped designer kitchen/diner
• Sitting room with reclining chairs, TV, Blue ray player and wood burning stove
• Large family lounge 6m x 4m with feature fire place and 4m bifold
doors looking out at The Carneddau mountain range behind Rowen
• Gas Central heating throughout
• SMEG Range cooker with double oven and separate grill, 5 burner
hob with WOK burner, microwave, fridge/freezer, low noise
washer/dryer, low noise dishwasher, slow cooker, blender and
Nespresso coffee machine by Krups.
• 65 inch SKY glass HD TV and 46 inch plasma TV both with Sky Signature
TV, Sky Cinema, Sky Sports and TNT sports, superfast fibre broadband
• Fuel, power and starter pack for wood burning stove (Oct-March) Inc
• Egyptian cotton bed linen and towels Inc
• 2 x travel cot, 2 x highchair, baby bath and 2 x retractable stairgates
• Off-road parking for 5 cars
• Enclosed gardens with furniture, barbecue, secure bike storage, a
selection of outdoor games, and a kennel for dogs
• One well-behaved dog welcome (unless otherwise agreed when booking)
• Supermarkets 3.6 miles, pub 0.1 miles, Tea room 0.2 miles
Property details - Y Gorlan
Conwy 4.6 miles.
Nestled in the idyllic setting of Rowen near Conwy, North Wales, is this grand five-bedroom, detached house, Y Gorlan.
Formerly the 19th-century village vicarage, Y Gorlan has been extensively refurbished with a large extension added in 2023, to perfectly combine contemporary and traditional elements, as well as enjoying a fantastic location within the Snowdonia National Park, just moments away from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Conwy, making it a superb family-friendly dwelling for a group of friends or family of 10.
The property has previously been awarded five stars by Visit Wales and Visit Wales Cyclists and Walkers Welcome Award. Electric sockets with USB charging points throughout.
Be welcomed into the tastefully decorated sitting room, where you can sink back into the reclining sofas in front of the Sky TV with access to movies, Sky signature and Sports, as the wood burning stove crackles nearby, or retire to the additional large family sitting room, with SKY glass TV and where you will find further plush seating and amazing views of The Carneddau mountain range behind Rowen.
The chef of the group will have found their haven in the beautiful and fully equipped kitchen, by French designer, Mobalpa, where they will have all they need to create culinary delights, ready to serve at the large solid oak dining table with seating for 10.
On warmer days, why not head out to the enclosed gardens where you can fire up the barbecue for alfresco dining and play lawn games with the little ones.
Completing the ground floor is the first bedroom, with queen size bed, hairdryer, fan, bedside reading lights and en-suite bathroom. There is also access to a cloakroom.
Continue upstairs to find the remaining four-bedrooms, two king-size and two double size, each with their own ensuite shower room, hairdryers, and fans.
Enjoy real ales and value for money home cooked pub food at the Ty Gwyn pub, beer garden with stream, well behaved dogs welcome. Occasional traditional Welsh signing on a Friday night. A well run family pub a short stroll from Y Gorlan.
For further local amenities and attractions, take the short drive over to Conwy, where you will find the magnificent Conwy Castle, The Smallest House In Great Britain, Plas Mawr, the historic town walls and the popular Mulberry which serves fresh seafood and overlooks the River Conwy.
Y Gorlan’s exceptional location means there is an abundance of activity right on your doorstep, from numerous circular walks, scenic cycling trails, Bodnant Gardens, outdoor and indoor sports for all the family at Zip World Conwy, and even the famous Snowdon Peak by steam train or walking, even try the renowned fastest zip line in the world at Zip World Llechwedd if you venture further.
Be sure to visit Llandudno, where you can embark up the Great Orme for breath-taking views, see the grey seals at Angel Bay, catch a live performance at Venue Cymru, or spend the day at one of two gorgeous beaches.
Add a touch of opulence to your North Wales getaway with a stay at Y Gorlan.
Y Gorlan is only a 10 minute drive from historic Conwy and its castle. This beautifully preserved walled town is visited from far and wide and has a wide selection of shops, pubs and eateries. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes to choose from including an Italian restaurant, a Bistro, a tapas bar and an Indian restaurant. Do visit Edwards of Conwy, the best butchers in North Wales and winner of national awards.
You can also take a stroll along the waterfront and enjoy a drink in the Liverpool Arms! Close by there are the Victorian seaside town of Llandudno and the fantastic Bodnant gardens. For fans of I'm a celebrity Gwrych Castle and gardens Abergele are 16 miles away. There are beaches nearby at Morfa Conwy and Deganwy. If you can manage to tear yourself away from the lovely surroundings of Y Gorlan, Mount Snowdon is 45 minutes by car where you can either walk to the summit or take the train, Adventure Parc Snowdonia is 10 minutes away, Betws-y-Coed and Swallow falls are 30 minutes away. In addition there are an enormous variety of circular walks and cycle routes directly from your doorstep in Rowen.
There is also a Dutch Pancake House 1 mile from Y Gorlan and The Groes Inn, 2 miles away which serves an a la carte menu.
Boat sea fishing and sight seeing trips off the coast of Anglesey available weather permitting.
Take a leisurely drive around the Isle of Anglesey (the golden circle) and the Llŷn Peninsula which are only just over an hour away. Pony trekking or horse riding in Snowdonia Mountain range is also available south of Betws-y-Coed 40 mins away. For those who like fishing or golf there is an abundance of choice. Conwy castle is a must visit for the spectacular views over Conwy and the estuary from the turrets. Caernarvon castle is 40 minutes along the coast.
There is also the scenic Conwy Valley railway line running down the estuary from Llandudno Junction as far as Blaenau Ffestiniog. This connects to the Ffestiniog Railway running to Portmadog which connects to the Welsh Highland Railway running to Caernarvon. Using buses a round trip is available. For the adventurous there is also the Snowdon mountain railway running from Llanberis to the top of Mount Snowdon. Recent local additions for the thrill seekers include tree top rope courses, zip wires and underground cave trampolining at Zip world.
There is also a children's playground in the village a short walk (200m) from Y Gorlan. Conwy water gardens and pancake house is only 1 mile from Y Gorlan for a fantastic back to nature day out for the family. Go and visit the otters, they are not shy!
