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St Curigs offers that something different in bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of Snowdonia National Park - modern ensuite bedrooms in the unique surroundings of a spectacular 19th century church Being located in Capel Curig the converted church is ideal for those wishing to explore Snowdonia - walkers, climbers and tourists alike Your host Alice Douglas strives to ensure that St Curigs offers high quality accommodation which is unique for the area, providing both character and charm along with personal and friendly service |
 View of Snowdon Horseshoe from hill behind St Curigs |
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Curigs is a no smoking establishment From St Curigs the three main mountain ranges of Snowdonia are easily accessible by foot, car or bus - it is only 10 minutes drive to Pen-y-Pas There are three good hostelries within walking distance all providing a good range of food and drink - opposite St Curigs you will find the Pinnacle Stores complex and also Joe Browns outdoor activiites shop |
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and bootsAmple off street parking is available within our grounds The guest area at St Curigs includes four modern en-suite bedrooms - two double rooms with hand carved four poster beds and two twin rooms All are furnished and decorated to a high standard and are provided with colour television and hospitality trays - underfloor heating keeps the rooms warm and cosy when required
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The dining room and guests lounge area is located in the former apse featuring a towering ceiling, stained glass windows and the lavishly decorated mosaic ceiling commissioned in memory of his wife by William Edward Sackville-West - the estate manager to Lord Penrhyn. Made by the Salviati company whose other work grace the Houses of Parliament and St. Pauls Cathedral
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 Whilst our en-suite bathrooms may be sufficient for many after a good day out in the mountains for those who come prepared our outdoor whirlpool hot tub could be the way to relax and ease those aching muscles |
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A little history for those who are interested - until 1848, Capel Curig formed a chapelry in the parish of Llandegai but was administered by the priest from Dolwyddelan with worship being held in the old St Curigs church which dates from the 13th century and was originally Curigs Chapel from which the village got its name. With the growing number of visitors to Capel Curig in the 19th century the old St Curigs church (now St Julitta's ) became too small to accommodate the congregation and the new St Curigs church was opened in 1883. The new church was dedicated to St. Curig, the boy martyr and the dedication of the old church was then changed to St. Julitta - Curig's mother. Whilst services where transferred to the new church the graveyard at the old church continued in use until quite recently - there are no graves in the grounds of St Curigs St Curigs was deconcecrated in 1992 and was taken over by the current owner in 1998 to be lovingly transformed to provide luxury bed and breakfast accommodation - the story of the conversion being published in the Sunday Times ( articles continue to be published ) St Curigs can easily be found on the western side of the village opposite the junction of the A5 and the A4086 |
