Having just purchased the Chapel located behind our B&B we thought it would be a good idea to start a blog which would allow folks to follow our restoration progress.
We have decided to start the blog for the B&B and whilst keeping you updated of things here we can also keep you posted as things progress with the Chapel.
So let's fill you in with things so far. In 2003 we bought Gwynfryn, a 6 bedroom Victorian house in need of restoration. We moved from our busy lives in Manchester and spent the next 2 years transforming it into a boutique B&B offering 4 Star accommodation. In 2008 we were awarded the prestigous 'Travelers 2008 Choice' award from the independent travelers
review site 'Tripadvisor' after achieving 8th Best B&B in Euorpe. This was followed in the May by an invite from Her Majesty the Queen to
attend a reception at Buckingham Palace for the British Hospitality Industry.
We have since established ourselves as a successful B&B providing a high standard of accommodation within the magical town of Conwy.
We have also added a lovely self-contained cottage offering comfortable self-catering accommodation also located within the town walls with stunning views of the town of Conwy including the Castle.
Now to the next adventure..........the purchase of Capel Tabernacl
Capel Tabernacl is the Welsh Methodist Chapel which is located directly behind Gwynfryn B&B.
(Gwynfryn was originally built as the rectory for the Chapel in 1883)
When we heard the Chapel was to close in August 2011 and be sold, we knew it was important to buy it and link the two buildings again thus beginning a new chapter of our lives in Conwy.
Over the last 12 months we have had a lot of ups and downs, worrying if we would be successful in our attempt to purchase the Chapel. After going to sealed bids in July 2012 we finally received the fantastic news which we had been waiting for ........our bid was the highest and the Chapel would become ours.
Due to the usual drawn out procedures we eventually completed the purchase on November 6th 2012.
Now the hard work and plenty more stress begins!
During our next post we will give you a more detailed description of this beautiful building including our plans for the future.
Back soon....
