Eglwys St Cynfil | Pwllheli | Penrhos | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.7★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

65 Customer Review(s)

Peter
September 2024

“Ideal base for sightseeing, walking and relaxing.”

- Peter, September 2024
Helen August 2024

“Everything was great!”

The accomodation was very well equipped, clean and comfortable. Would thoroughly recommend it.

- Helen, August 2024
Penny June 2024

“A delightful and beautifully converted property, clean,comfortable and well equipped.”

Ideal location for exploring the Llyn Peninsula.

- Penny, June 2024
Kay June 2024

“Beautiful conversion, tastefully decorated & in a peaceful location.”

- Kay, June 2024
Tony May 2024

“The church is a lovely property, very well positioned and comfortable.”

Property is well equipped for self catering. We stayed a week for walking the coast and could not have picked a better place, quiet, clean and very quirky with private parking and outside space. Highly recommended.

- Tony, May 2024
Sion April 2024

“Beautiful renovation to the church in a peaceful location with lovely views of the sea and mountains,clean and the field of rabbits kept my son entertained.”

- Sion, April 2024
Ann September 2023

“No issue beautiful place lovely stay.”

One issue was the wifi not that good,but didn't stop us having a fab time.we loved it.

- Ann, September 2023
Holly July 2023

“Great property and location.”

Everything we needed for a really enjoyable weeks stay in this beautiful part of the world.

- Holly, July 2023
Steven June 2023

“A magical place to stay.”

Full of history, but comfortable and equipped with all modern conveniences. Great location, with the beach and countryside within easy reach, plus loads of wildlife to watch and the charm of the countryside.

- Steven, June 2023
Robert March 2023

“Thank you for sharing with us this most unique and characterful property, it has a great feeling.”

We've had a wonderful time exploring the Lynn; sounds, smells and sights. Already looking forward to returning! Diolch yn Fawr

- Robert, March 2023

Thank you, its such a wonderful place, we look forward to seeing you again Property Owner
Cheryl September 2022

“Had a wonderful week even though weather very challenging, the views alone from property were lovely.”

The area is stunning for walks,beaches and places to visit, highly recommended x

- Cheryl, September 2022
Debbie July 2022

“Our stay at Eglwys St Cynfil was wonderful and relaxing.”

An incredibly peaceful place to stay and unwind You could hear a pin drop in the evenings. The church is light, bright, airy and wonderfully decorated with plenty of character with exposed beams. Lovely and clean, stocked with Fresh linen and fluffy towels. Our girls, 13 & 15yrs, were not looking forward to sharing a bedroom with each other however, spent every night laughing and giggling until they fell asleep and said they had “the best time “! The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals and outside a bbq with huge table and bench seating. So many rabbits! which were very entertaining. We really liked The history of the church and the very old headstones. The renovation photo album was also interesting to see. Thank you both for a wonderful place to stay. Tim, Debbie, Lucy & Chloe

- Debbie, July 2022
Carol Lesley June 2022

“How often can you say you have stayed in a 200 year old church for your holiday, surrounded by graves dating back to 1736.”

Wonderful location, peaceful, tranquil with beautiful views. Great conversion and worth the long journey. If you don't like rabbits or the occasional spider it's not for you. Highly recommended and we would definitely stay again.

- Carol Lesley, June 2022
Amy Louise June 2022

“Another fantastic week at this beautiful chapel.”

A stunning and convenient location, with excellent restaurants and pubs only a short drive away and the coastal path just a short walk through fields. Really enjoyed watching the resident rabbits in the churchyard, as well as seeing buzzards, kites, and other wildlife go by.

- Amy Louise, June 2022
April June 2022

“We really enjoyed our stay here, the property is light and airy with lovely views.”

You can tell that a lot of time and thought went into the conversion of the chapel and I would recommend a stay here.

- April, June 2022
Louise May 2022

“Lovely place to stay.”

Beds and bedding lovely, comfortable and clean. Would love to return. Just a couple of niggles, the kitchen was not very clean, the cooker hood was greasy and the bread bin hadn’t been cleaned out. There were a lot of cobwebs and spiders throughout the building although I realise that it is an old stone building. The internet was poor as was the TV reception, you couldn’t watch much of a programme before it started to pixelate. We absolutely loved all the wild rabbits though. Would recommend this cottage.

- Louise, May 2022
Sheila May 2022

“Beautiful accommodation in a lovely setting.”

- Sheila, May 2022
Jean April 2022

“This is a beautiful place to stay.”

The conversion is amazing and very comfortable. We particularly enjoyed watching the rabbits and checking out the gravestones. The only downside from my perspective is that I am a light sleeper so I was disturbed by car headlights on the road, I solved this by draping a blanket over the balcony. It is not practical to do anything about this due to the open-plan nature of the interior, but I thought it worth mentioning as my solution could be shared with other visitors who experience the problem.

- Jean, April 2022
Lisa March 2022

“Beautiful property, great location and facilities, everything we hoped for and a rural setting minutes from the sea.”

- Lisa, March 2022
Guy February 2022

“Wonderful Chapel Cottage.”

Location,location,location made our stay so perfect. Inside the owners certainly considered the history of the chapel, yet managed to bring a modern mix with the old. Very clean in every detail. Wild life looking through the spotless windows was a joy, even seeing a white rabbit amongst the usual grey ones. Nothing was in short supply inside with plenty of utensils in the kitchen. The lounge was comfortable to relax in. Bath room downstairs was spotless. Upstairs again perfect. The main bedroom overlooking the downstairs lounge was clever, giving an air of space and contentment. Just off the small landing is located the second bedroom, smaller, but with a porthole window which we imagine used to have a clock and now put to excellent use. So although the gravestones in the gardens greet you, let this not question you about your stay here. You will miss a wonderful chance to stay in a perfect cottage.

- Guy, February 2022
Daniel October 2021

“This was the nicest rental property we’ve stayed in!”

Fabulous location, beautiful conversion, really well equipped, spotlessly clean. This is a great base for exploring the Llyn peninsula, spitting distance from Llanbedrog beach, close to Pwllheli and Abersoch. Really cosy and private. We absolutely loved it and fully intend to go back! 5 stars!

- Daniel, October 2021
Amy Louise October 2021

“A beautiful converted chapel that made for a comfortable, cosy, and well-equipped base from which to explore the local area.”

Beautiful surroundings and such a peaceful place to stay - we spent many hours just watching the local wildlife and enjoying the cosy atmosphere of the chapel. Will definitely be going back as soon as we are able.

- Amy Louise, October 2021
Keith September 2021

“This holiday property and location is exceptional.”

A very high quality property in a unique setting with access to the beautiful Llyn Peninsula and it's gorgeous beaches and pretty towns and villages.

- Keith, September 2021
Susan July 2021

“Highly recommended, wonderful location, fabulous place to stay”

- Susan, July 2021
Gail May 2021

“I was very slightly disappointed by how dusty the church was.”

The TVand DVD player had weeks of dust on it with fingerprints in the dust, the corners of the rooms were dusty with lots of cobwebs, and the fridge was very dirty with remnants of food, dried on spilt milk and a pungent smell. After a deep clean of the fridge, a dust around and the corners of the room swept the church was perfect. Half hour of my time to make it a wonderful place to stay. It was very homely and comfortable with all mod cons. The bed was very comfortable but could do with blinds on the windows as the light woke me around 4.30 every morning. There were quite a few rabbits which was cute to see every day. I loved the place. Enjoyed my stay and would definitely go back despite being visited by something in the cupboard next to the washing machine eating away at my food. Lol A welcomed break in a quirky place made it a brilliant get away which was thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you

- Gail, May 2021
Carol October 2020

“We stayed at this accommodation after an overseas trip was cancelled.”

It was a most worthy replacement. Some excellent coastal walks in the area and coming back to the comfort of this place was a real bonus. The church has been converted to a very high standard and was both warm and welcoming. Really, we could not find anything amiss.

- Carol, October 2020
Sue October 2020

“The converted church was fabulous and very quirky, we loved it.”

- Sue, October 2020
David August 2020

“What a charming little church to stay in, with plenty of character but very modern interior.”

Had a wonderful stay, even though the weather wasn't the greatest.

- David, August 2020
Adam July 2020

“Accommodation is private, peaceful, well equipped and comfortable.”

Loved watching the rabbits in the fields around the church. The coastal path is stunning and we had a great time on the beach at Hell’s Mouth - super surfing!

- Adam, July 2020
Julie October 2019

“Really good base to explore the Llyn Peninsula - description & photos show everything the church has to offer.”

Great to see the restoration photos to bring the church back to life - Owners very helpful as this was a very late booking and they have created an amazing place to stay.

- Julie, October 2019
Margaret September 2019

“Church was ideally placed to access the areas of the Llyn Peninsula that we wanted to visit (coastal path walking).”

- Margaret, September 2019
Paul August 2019

“This lovely little church is set in a beautiful countryside setting in the most perfect location for exploring many of North Wales fantastic beaches and historical castles and with a nice selection of places to eat out not far away.”

We will definitely be returning!

- Paul, August 2019
Jacqui July 2019

“Need to fit blinds to the Velux windows in the mezzanine bedroom.”

Without them you’re woken ridiculously early.

- Jacqui, July 2019
Janice June 2019

“Very quirky, different and well thought out, however would not consider suitable to sleep 6, as lounge is the 3rd bedroom, for 6 an extra bathroom would be preferred, and the whole property would be too full, and in view of this I feel the price was rather on the high side, so we will not be using the property again.”

The location was great for getting out and about, great for walkers and some fantastic beaches.

- Janice, June 2019
Irene June 2019

“Lovely clean and well equipped cottage (Chapel) in a fantastic location in which to explore the local area, very well located for boat trips to small islands, historical exploration and to soak up the local culture (when the locals want to share their culture!”

) The positives out weigh any negatives, I would say small observations from regular cottage holidayers and not negatives, the chapel itself is at a high standards and the neighbours are certainly quiet. The only things that I would mention are the chapel although very well equipped for all just seemed to lack that personal welcomming touch, Hot Water was at a premium to start with but we worked that one out and the overgrown gateways made it difficult with our cars. All in all a great holiday experience, thank you

- Irene, June 2019
Marion June 2019

“What a beautiful converted Church in convenient location for some lovely walks and lots of places to visit near by.”

- Marion, June 2019
Andy May 2019

“A very well-equipped, comfortable and unusual letting, in a great location.”

Really enjoyed our stay here. Lovely light through the many windows.

- Andy, May 2019
Rosalie May 2019

“This holiday accomodation exceeded our expectations.”

The Chapel was very well appointed with all the mod cons required for a first class holiday it is also in a very quiet location with panoramic views of the surrounding area including the mountains and sea.We have been visiting the Lleyn peninsula for many years and we feel this holiday accomodation is highly recomended.

- Rosalie, May 2019
Siobhan August 2018

“Beautiful renovated church.”

Very comfortable & spacious. Had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend it. Very peaceful.

- Siobhan, August 2018
Sue October 2017

“Lovely property, spacious and well equipped.”

Ideal spot for exploring this beautiful part of Wales

- Sue, October 2017
Oliver July 2017

“We chose to travel there, because we wanted to visit the most beautiful of Wales, to walk along the coast and in the mountains, to spend some lazy hours at the beach, to visit some of the castles that we used to know from pictures only and also to try the regional food.”

We had all these things and our holidays - the first in Great Britain - were both interesting and relaxing.

- Oliver, July 2017
Dawn June 2017

“Had a lovely relaxing break at this beautiful converted chapel, their were plenty of lovely places to visit near by however we had terrible weather so it was a good job that the chapel was so lovely to stay in .”

We loved the graveyard which was much bigger than we thought and under the full moon with the wind blowing it became very atmospheric. June 2017

- Dawn, June 2017
Shane February 2017

“Beautiful location, lovely to get away and spend a few days out in the open.”

Fantastic as always. Looking forward to next time. A Home from Home.

- Shane, February 2017
Paul September 2016

“The property is stunning and in a beautiful location.”

It is an excellent base to use to explore North Wales from. The church is secluded and a relaxing getaway. We were lucky with the September weather being kind to us and even managed a bbq one night. Would recommend to friends and family.

- Paul, September 2016
Margaret September 2016

“This Chapel is a great place to use as a base to explore the nearby countryside and its attractions.”

This is truly a unique holiday home and everything was thought of. The neighbours were quiet and did not bother us at all (graves) - the horses and sheep in the nearby fields were lovely. All in all we had a fantastic holiday and would certainly re-book this unique Chapel again.

- Margaret, September 2016
Matthew July 2016

“Eglwys St Cynfil is a renovated church and is a fantastic and unusual holiday let.”

The decor and cleanliness was of an excellent standard and the furnishings tasteful and sympathetic to the building. We enjoyed the private location.

- Matthew, July 2016
Samantha June 2016

“This property is really peaceful and well positioned for the area.”

It is a beautiful location and the Chapel conversion was well designed.

- Samantha, June 2016
Jo April 2016

“It was such a pleasure to stay in such a wonderful building in a beautiful location, just perfect for exploring the surrounding area with the family.”

It was high standard accommodation, highly recommended.

- Jo, April 2016
Debi February 2016

“Remote, quiet location, Eglwys St Cynfil is a fantastic church conversion ...”

Remote, quiet location, Eglwys St Cynfil is a fantastic church conversion Excellent decor & furnishings Great location to access walks & beaches

- Debi, February 2016
Steve October 2015

“It was just amazing, we can't recommend it highly enough .”

- Steve, October 2015
Dale June 2015

“A lovely quiet location, and an excellent property.”

- Dale, June 2015
Margaret May 2015

“A good location.”

Excellent accommodation, very comfortable and well equipped.

- Margaret, May 2015
Tracey May 2015

“It was so peaceful at the cottage and a great base to explore North Wales.”

With wonderful beaches and also Snowdonia on your doorstep there was plenty to do and see and we will definitely be going back.

- Tracey, May 2015
Christine December 2014

“Overall an excellent experience, nothing bad to say at all, thank you.”

- Christine, December 2014
Bernd August 2014

“The best cottage we have ever had all over Europe - regarding all aspects!”

- Bernd, August 2014
Caroline August 2014

“Absolutely wonderful!”

The owner was very helpful with the directions as it is a little tucked away which adds to its charm. When you enter the church for the first time we were amazed by its design and style. We actually couldn't believe our good fortune and I didn't want to leave. The church is very well equipped, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. The furnishings are of a very high quality and the whole place is comfortable and welcoming.

- Caroline, August 2014
Barbara June 2014

“Beautiful setting, plenty of room and it was very clean and comfortable.”

Excellent facilities - like home from home.

- Barbara, June 2014
Miss Baker March 2014

“The church was lovely, very clean, warm and tastefully decorated.”

Loved the location, there was plenty to explore in the area, including Criccieth and Harlech castles, Llanbedrog and Abersoch beaches. A lovely base for coastal walks or just to chill out, relax and get away from it all.

- Miss Baker, March 2014
Clare August 2013

“Very good position for getting to all the walks on the peninsular, and very private dwelling.”

The owners have done a very good conversion of the Chapel, keeping the essence of its history without over doing it.

- Clare, August 2013
Andrea August 2013

“Lovely peaceful break.”

The Chapel has been sympathetically renovated. Everything was clean and brand new, whilst retaining its original charm as a Grade ll listed building.

- Andrea, August 2013
Paul July 2013

“A beautiful, well equipped property in a great location.”

Would definitely return and have recommended to family and friends.

- Paul, July 2013
Jenny June 2013

“I loved the quirkiness of the Chapel and its peaceful location.”

The property was tastefully decorated and well equipped making our stay a true home from home experience. The owner was helpful and welcoming and ensured that we were comfortable throughout our stay.

- Jenny, June 2013
Katie May 2013

“Fantastic property, lovingly renovated and furnished, and in a great location.”

Loved our weekend there and we'll definitely be returning. Can't recommend it highly enough.

- Katie, May 2013
Jf April 2013

“A beautifully restored church in a nice environment.”

- Jf, April 2013
Uwe March 2013

“A beautiful restored chapel, very clean and cosy.”

- Uwe, March 2013

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x mezzanine double overlooking sitting area, 1 x twin
Ground floor bathroom with deep half-sized bath, double walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open plan living area accessed via 3 steps with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Electric underfloor heating with electric fire in sitting area
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books, games and DVDs
Free WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Ample off road parking, additional space for boat trailers
Outside hose point for washing down watercraft
One acre of grounds with large field adjacent to property with furniture, BBQ and graveyard to side and rear
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles
Beach 1 mile

The property

Pwllheli 2 miles.

A beautifully-converted stone-built detached church, dating back over 200 years, in the quiet hamlet of Penrhos just 2 miles from the popular seaside town of Pwllheli.

This Grade II listed church has been sympathetically restored to provide modern, open plan living whilst maintaining the ambience and character of this historic building.

Notable features of this Pwllheli cottage include a double-height beamed ceiling above the sitting area, superb mullioned church windows and many of the original fittings and furnishings of the chapel itself including the pulpit and lectern.

Upstairs, you will find a modern mezzanine master bedroom, with glass balustrade overlooking the sitting area, and Velux windows with views towards the sea in the distance.

This Pwllheli cottage is surrounded by an acre of grounds which include an historic graveyard, complete with ancient headstones, plus guests also have the use of a large field to the side of the cottage, with sitting area and ample space for playing games or stretching your legs.

Nearby, are the towns of Pwllheli and Abersoch, and only a short drive east will take you into the heart of the Snowdonia National Park.

A characterful Grade II listed church perfect for a cottage holiday near Pwllheli at any time of the year.

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About the location

PWLLHELI

Abersoch 6 miles; Criccieth 8 miles.

This busy market town is the unofficial capital of the Llyn Peninsula which is one of the most scenic regions of Wales, renowned for its outstanding scenery, stunning coastal walks, excellent beaches and golf courses. This traditional seaside town offers a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants and an impressive marina holding 400 boats. The town boasts two beaches, one with the Blue Flag Award and is renowned for its sailing and watersports. Close by are Criccieth, with its medieval castle, and popular Abersoch, a pretty harbour town also renowned for its wonderful beaches and watersports facilities. Much of the peninsula is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a lot of the coastline is owned by the National Trust providing many remote bays, sandy beaches and exciting clifftop walks, as well as wildlife havens like Bardsey Island. Discover all of Snowdonia, the Isle of Anglesey, many medieval castles and N.T. properties and gardens, or simply relax in this beautiful part of Wales.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Ideal base for sightseeing, walking and relaxing.”

“Everything was great!”

“A delightful and beautifully converted property, clean,comfortable and well equipped.”

“Beautiful conversion, tastefully decorated & in a peaceful location.”

“The church is a lovely property, very well positioned and comfortable.”

“Beautiful renovation to the church in a peaceful location with lovely views of the sea and mountains,clean and the field of rabbits kept my son entertained.”

“No issue beautiful place lovely stay.”

“Great property and location.”

“A magical place to stay.”

“Thank you for sharing with us this most unique and characterful property, it has a great feeling.”

“Had a wonderful week even though weather very challenging, the views alone from property were lovely.”

“Our stay at Eglwys St Cynfil was wonderful and relaxing.”

“How often can you say you have stayed in a 200 year old church for your holiday, surrounded by graves dating back to 1736.”

“Another fantastic week at this beautiful chapel.”

“We really enjoyed our stay here, the property is light and airy with lovely views.”

“Lovely place to stay.”

“Beautiful accommodation in a lovely setting.”

“This is a beautiful place to stay.”

“Beautiful property, great location and facilities, everything we hoped for and a rural setting minutes from the sea.”

“Wonderful Chapel Cottage.”

“This was the nicest rental property we’ve stayed in!”

“A beautiful converted chapel that made for a comfortable, cosy, and well-equipped base from which to explore the local area.”

“This holiday property and location is exceptional.”

“Highly recommended, wonderful location, fabulous place to stay”

“I was very slightly disappointed by how dusty the church was.”

“We stayed at this accommodation after an overseas trip was cancelled.”

“The converted church was fabulous and very quirky, we loved it.”

“What a charming little church to stay in, with plenty of character but very modern interior.”

“Accommodation is private, peaceful, well equipped and comfortable.”

“Really good base to explore the Llyn Peninsula - description & photos show everything the church has to offer.”

“Church was ideally placed to access the areas of the Llyn Peninsula that we wanted to visit (coastal path walking).”

“This lovely little church is set in a beautiful countryside setting in the most perfect location for exploring many of North Wales fantastic beaches and historical castles and with a nice selection of places to eat out not far away.”

“Need to fit blinds to the Velux windows in the mezzanine bedroom.”

“Lovely clean and well equipped cottage (Chapel) in a fantastic location in which to explore the local area, very well located for boat trips to small islands, historical exploration and to soak up the local culture (when the locals want to share their culture!”

“What a beautiful converted Church in convenient location for some lovely walks and lots of places to visit near by.”

“A very well-equipped, comfortable and unusual letting, in a great location.”

“This holiday accomodation exceeded our expectations.”

“Beautiful renovated church.”

“Lovely property, spacious and well equipped.”

“We chose to travel there, because we wanted to visit the most beautiful of Wales, to walk along the coast and in the mountains, to spend some lazy hours at the beach, to visit some of the castles that we used to know from pictures only and also to try the regional food.”

“Had a lovely relaxing break at this beautiful converted chapel, their were plenty of lovely places to visit near by however we had terrible weather so it was a good job that the chapel was so lovely to stay in .”

“Beautiful location, lovely to get away and spend a few days out in the open.”

“The property is stunning and in a beautiful location.”

“This Chapel is a great place to use as a base to explore the nearby countryside and its attractions.”

“Eglwys St Cynfil is a renovated church and is a fantastic and unusual holiday let.”

“This property is really peaceful and well positioned for the area.”

“It was such a pleasure to stay in such a wonderful building in a beautiful location, just perfect for exploring the surrounding area with the family.”

“Remote, quiet location, Eglwys St Cynfil is a fantastic church conversion ...”

“It was just amazing, we can't recommend it highly enough .”

“A lovely quiet location, and an excellent property.”

“A good location.”

“It was so peaceful at the cottage and a great base to explore North Wales.”

“Overall an excellent experience, nothing bad to say at all, thank you.”

“The best cottage we have ever had all over Europe - regarding all aspects!”

“Absolutely wonderful!”

“Beautiful setting, plenty of room and it was very clean and comfortable.”

“The church was lovely, very clean, warm and tastefully decorated.”

“Very good position for getting to all the walks on the peninsular, and very private dwelling.”

“Lovely peaceful break.”

“A beautiful, well equipped property in a great location.”

“I loved the quirkiness of the Chapel and its peaceful location.”

“Fantastic property, lovingly renovated and furnished, and in a great location.”

“A beautifully restored church in a nice environment.”

“A beautiful restored chapel, very clean and cosy.”

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About the location

PWLLHELI