Title: 4Br Sea View Escape-Near Snowdonia& Coastal Trails Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 4Br Sea View Escape-Near Snowdonia& Coastal Trails Holiday home in Penmaenmawr with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for 4Br Sea View Escape-Near Snowdonia& Coastal Trails ![Beach nearby - 4Br Sea View Escape-Near Snowdonia& Coastal Trails (Penmaenmawr)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69790000/69787200/69787190/b335d149.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - 4Br Sea View Escape-Near Snowdonia& Coastal Trails (Penmaenmawr)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69790000/69787200/69787190/cdbb9dbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - 4Br Sea View Escape-Near Snowdonia& Coastal Trails (Penmaenmawr)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69790000/69787200/69787190/ac9e4240_edited_598a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 4Br Sea View Escape-Near Snowdonia& Coastal Trails (Penmaenmawr)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69790000/69787200/69787190/de848ccb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - 4Br Sea View Escape-Near Snowdonia& Coastal Trails (Penmaenmawr)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69790000/69787200/69787190/b3bc1068.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Penmaenmawr, this beautiful house is perfectly situated between historic Bangor and Conwy. Relax with a warm cup of tea in the kitchen equipped with all you need or unwind after a day exploring Snowdonia National Park on the television. The internet access will keep you connected while 2 bathrooms provide ample space for your group to get ready. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 4Br Sea View Escape-Near Snowdonia& Coastal Trails The Space Welcome to our charming home in Penmaenmawr, thoughtfully designed to provide you with a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Whether you're here to explore North Wales or simply relax by the coast, this house offers the perfect base for your trip. Fantastic Location Situated in the heart of Penmaenmawr, the village offers convenient amenities, including: Train station Local Spar and Post Office Takeaways delivering to your door Golfing, fishing, and scenic walking trails Beautiful beach and seaside views Perfectly positioned between the historic city of Bangor and Conwy, with easy access to Snowdonia National Park, Zip World, Anglesey, Llandudno, and breathtaking waterfalls. Modern Amenities for a Relaxing Stay Fully Equipped Kitchen - Fridge, freezer, hob, oven, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, and microwave. Entertainment & Connectivity - Smart TV and High-Speed WiFi for your convenience. Comfortable Sleeping Arrangements - 4 bedrooms, sleeping up to 9 guests: Bedroom 1: Double bed Bedroom 2: Double bed & single bed Bedroom 3: Two single beds Bedroom 4: Two single beds Cot bed and highchair available for young children Two Modern Bathrooms - Each featuring a shower, sink, and toilet. Luxury Essentials - Fresh linen and Egyptian cotton towels provided for a premium stay. House Rules Check-in: From 16:00 | Check-out: By 11:00 No Smoking On-site Parking Available Quiet hours after 11 PM Up to 2 well-behaved dogs welcome Book your stay today and experience the best of North Wales from this comfortable and well-located home! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near the ocean ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Stunning Sea View, Immaculate 4-bed Family House Penmaenmawr 2777073 ## About the area Located in Penmaenmawr, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Conwy Town Walls and Upper Gate are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Conwy Golf Club and Conwy Quay. Conwy Water Gardens and The Cayley Promenade are also worth visiting. [Visit our Penmaenmawr travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penmaenmawr.dx6346634) [View more Holiday homes in Penmaenmawr](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penmaenmawr-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6346634-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.26684%2C-3.93795&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tU_69pESiwCoBxlYYbqpRRyb36o=) Penmaenmawr, WLS ### What's nearby - ![Snowdonia National Park which includes tranquil scenes and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054294/9766c99b-1568-4fb6-8607-9b72a6abf9fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Eryri National Park 8 min drive \- 3.7 miles - ![Conwy which includes a small town or village, building ruins and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149740005/273e4823-8e72-4ea6-a077-98e9cfbbdd6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Conwy Town Walls 10 min drive \- 6.6 miles - ![Conwy Castle which includes château or palace, a ruin and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086439/f35b49bb-82f1-4389-9866-b68258073c65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Conwy Castle 11 min drive \- 8.0 miles - Llanfairfechan Beach 2 min drive \- 2.1 miles - Conwy Golf Club 7 min drive \- 6.0 miles ### Getting around - Penmaenmawr Station 13 min walk ### Restaurants - The Erskine Arms 12 min drive - Archway Fish and Chips 11 min drive - Two The Square 11 min drive - Conwy Pantry 11 min drive - The Albion Ale House 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 4Br Sea View Escape-Near Snowdonia& Coastal Trails pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at 4Br Sea View Escape-Near Snowdonia& Coastal Trails? ### What time is check-in at 4Br Sea View Escape-Near Snowdonia& Coastal Trails? ### What time is check-out at 4Br Sea View Escape-Near Snowdonia& Coastal Trails? ### Where is 4Br Sea View Escape-Near Snowdonia& Coastal Trails located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 4Br Sea View Escape-Near Snowdonia& Coastal Trails Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Muhammad N. 25 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Trip to wales Clean and spacious property Responsive host ##### Muhammad N. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blessing N. 21 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Immaculate Very neat, well kept and welcoming. Spacious and lovely views. ##### Blessing N. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey L. 25 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in North Wales Stayed for two nights. Great property large and spacious for our group of 6\. Kitchen well equipped had a BBQ everything we needed was there. Very clean. Great location overlooking sea although a little noisy at times with main road not far away. Walked into local town very quiet but nice walk and visit to local pub and ordered from Chinese delicious. Visited the area for zipworld experiences and ideal location only 25 mins drive to Pentynn quarry. Outdoor areas need a bit of TLC but overall highly recommend. Hosts live next door so was nice to chat with them. ##### Tracey L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerri C. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place to stay Perfect for our mini break to catch up with old friends. Would also be suitable for families. Great communication from the hosts. Would stay again. ##### Jerri C. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Merri C. 17 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house with plenty of space. Great location on the water for our family trip through UK and Wales. Very comfortable space to relax for the night. ##### Merri C. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennie W. 16 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### North Wales stay Lovely property plenty big enough for us 6 adults. Enclosed garden for the dog. All crockery, bedding etc supplied, everything was catered for. Grateful thanks to our hosts, Karen and Yahya. ##### Jennie W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian B. 24 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### xxxxxxxxxxxx Very good base for exploring North Wales. People in town were very friendly ##### Brian B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill B. 15 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home in a wonderful location! Wonderful location…we drove down to the beach, but could have walked. Wished we could have stayed more than one night. ##### Jill B. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian R. 26 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very pleasant and spacious property Communication was very easy and everything was exactly as advertised ##### Brian R. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert W. 23 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely litttle gem with great views Great easy going stay in brilliant location to everything in north wales! Great hosts ##### Robert W. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 5 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Large property, great views, clean We really enjoyed staying at this property in March. The property is large and spacious with a great view of the sea and a short walk down to the water (take a left out of the house then right down steps). One of the bedrooms is downstairs and I think this would be better utilised as a common space but we loved our stay and the owners were really friendly and helpful. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle G. 16 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Home from Home A lovely clean house with all the equipment we needed. Our host welcomed us on arrival and made sure we had everything for a drink on arriving after a long drive. The location was perfect and the views from the house just breathtaking. Thank you for letting us stay at your lovely home ##### Michelle G. 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