About this property
Resting paces away from the beach in the coastal town of Colwyn Bay in Conwy is The Bookcase. The idyllic, terraced house welcomes up to twenty guests in eight spacious bedrooms and benefits from a private parking for three cars, a rarity in this coastal town, a rear enclosed garden with hot tub and close location to the beach; ideal for families and friends seeking a seascape. Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home and settle down in front of the Smart TV in the sitting room while the designated chef whips up a tasty meal in the fully-equipped kitchen. Gather the family in the spacious dining room and tuck in before stepping outside for a soothing soak in the hot tub while the kids take advantage of the cinema room or outdoor play area. When the sky darkens, wash off the day’s adventures in the shower rooms on each floor, then climb the stairs for some much-needed rest. The first floor houses two king-sizes with sofa beds, a double and a child bunk, on the second floor there is a super-king-size and two doubles, all furnished with plenty of storage for your belongings. The Bookcase lies at the heart of Colwyn Bay, pack up all your beach essentials and take a short walk to Colwyn Bay beach where you can indulge in a spot of sunbathing while the kids splash in the sea; the more adventurous among you can try your hand at paddle boarding or surfing. Treat your loved ones to a special meal at The Toad, a gastropub with stunning views across the sea, or celebrate your getaway with evening drinks at Sheldon Wine Bar or the Corner House. Spend the day at Welsh Mountain Zoo which houses rare animals including tigers, snow leopards and red pandas or head into Llandudno to take evening strolls along the pier or the cable car to the summit of Great Orme where you can marvel at the views across North Wales. Explore the wonders of North Wales with The Bookcase as your base.
Visitors of all ages can enjoy Colwyn Bay's sandy beaches, a promenade, a large park with a skateboard section, a leisure centre and bowling green, the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Eirios Park, numerous shops, pubs and restaurants (one on the seafront by the watersports centre, is owned by the celebrity chef Bryn Williams, who also owns Odette's restaurant in London), as well as a theatre/cinema. With its proximity to North Wales' numerous tourist attractions, Colwyn Bay serves as a great starting point for exploring the region. Several annual events, including the Triathlon and Forties Festival, are held in the area. Annually in Llandudno, the Victorian Extravaganza is also held. There is a direct route from London Euston to Colwyn Bay that takes about 2 hours 45 minutes, with stops at Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, and Chester along the way.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Eight bedrooms: 2 x second-floor super-king-size, 2 x king-size with sofa bed, 1 x double, 2 x second-floor double, 1 x child bunk.
Ground-floor shower room with basin and WC.
Shower room with basin and WC.
Second-floor shower room with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with sofa bed.
Cinema room
Gas central heating.
Range cooker with oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
Smart TV, 2 x TVs and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed, rear patio with hot tub.
Children's outdoor play area.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles and beach 0.4 miles.
Note: Each sofa bed sleeps an additional two guests
Reviews (2)
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Anthony
No check-in information was posted, upon arrival the landlord was not contactable and we had to stay privately ( emergency accommodation) that night at a massive cost to us. The landlord promised to pay the expenses for the first night at least but it was never paid. Carpark: The in front is so small that we could not park our Tesla. The roadside parking was always full, and we had to use paid parking far away for our other 2 cars. The bedding was provided for only 12 and the linen was dirty and the beds were very uncomfortable sleep. No central heating until it was fixed the next day. The sofa beds are not made and there was no sufficient linen provided besides were not the best suited to sleep. The property is on 3 levels with steep stairs, some of us even those in good health found it hard to climb the staircases. Bedrooms had no carpets and exposed floor boards were always worried that we may get injured. One of the bathrooms is at the end of the kitchen on the ground floor, which no one wanted / could use as it involves going in front of people in the living room pas across the dining room and in front of people cooking. The remaining 2 common showers are small and have broken fixtures with a bad smell. No sufficient number of toilet rolls for 20 people for a week, so we had to buy them. So early in the morning and late in the evening endless queues to access bathrooms for the very basic needs. We were busy guarding all the time our children from falling off the stairs and we felt very unsafe for our children. The kitchen had no sufficient pans and dishes for 20 people to make food as advertised. We had to wait in turn to dine. When we complained and asked for the promised refund, the landlord accused us of breaking and stealing. I donât think that I will ever book this bookcase again.
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Janice
Good base for exploring this part of Wales. Lots of extras that were not on the listing eg, coffee machine, welcome basket. Host very responsive and helpful. Couldnât park 3 cars on the drive, admittedly we have a large car, but there is parking close by so it wasnât a problem.