Wales Great Little Places 2008/09 …”It’s a gem, standing out amongst the many places to stay at Betws-y-coed”

The Which? Guide to Good Hotels 2005 says…..
”It’s rewarding to report such an appealing discovery”

The Rough Guide to Wales 2006/7…. "Author choice, merits special recommendation"

Pengwern is a charming non-smoking, country house built of Welsh stone and slate situated approximately 1 mile south of Betws-y-Coed off the A5 road. It stands in 2 acres of wild woods and overlooks the magnificent Lledr Valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in Wales. According to local records a farm dwelling has been on this site since pre 1800 and during the early Victorian era was transformed into a country house.

The house has for many years offered accommodation but has recently undergone sympathetic redecoration to restore it to it’s former elegance. The lounge and dining room, both with wood burning stoves, provide warmth and comfort and the lounge is a relaxing area to enjoy complimentary welcome refreshments.

Room facilities include: radio/clock alarm, beverage tray, ironing facilities, hairdryer, and toiletries.


The beamed bedrooms and en-suite facilities are beautifully furnished and in order to maintain Pengwerns artistic history each bedroom has been named after an artist who resided at the house during the mid to late 1800’s.
As featured in Peter Lord's Betws-y-Coed Artist Colony 1844 - 1914.

Betws-y-Coed is a picturesque village in the Snowdonia National Park surrounded by woodlands and forests in an area of outstanding natural beauty and where the turbulent rivers, Conwy, Llugwy and Lledr meet. The spectacular Swallow Falls and Conwy Falls are nearby. The busy village, whilst retaining it’s rural charm, offers excellent restaurant and shopping facilities ranging from souveneirs, art and crafts, speciality foods and walking and climbing equipment.

The area appeals especially to walkers, climbers, naturalists, photographers, artists and anglers. There is a nine hole golf course with an additional six courses within thirty to forty minutes drive. Betws-y-Coed is an ideal touring base for seeing the Snowdonia National Park with it’s mountains, ancient forts and castles and the majestic coastline with it’s fine sandy beaches.

Other facilities include:

Storage for bikes, climbing equipment, etc