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Welcome to Beechwood Court
Beechwood Court is a lovely secluded house with a friendly family atmosphere set in 9 acres of woodland on the lower slopes of the beautiful Conwy Mountain. From the grounds there is a breathtaking view of the Conwy Estuary and the Great Orme. The historic walled town of Conwy, with its castle and harbour, is a ten minute walk from the house. Ideal for Church and family holidays, youth groups, schools etc.
The building has a dining room and 3 lounges of which one is a beautiful sun lounge with library, full of christian books . In the grounds there is a playground for the children and a new, multi-sports court available for playing a variety of sports.
The centre is run by Christian Endeavour Holiday Centres limited, a registered charity (No. 1039170) whose aim is to provide reasonably charged accommodation to support the christian church and help spread the christian gospel.
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Prices for 2012
| All Year | ||
| Half Board Full Board | |
| Non En-Suite | En-Suite | |
| Daily Rate | £55.00 | £61.00 |
| £59.00 | £65.00 | |
| Weekly Rate | £348 | £386 |
| £374 | £412 | |
Children under 6 are free. Discounts for other children for children sharing with parents or others of the same age and gender : 6-11 75% off adult rate, 12-15 50% off adult rate, 16-17 25% off adult rate, 18-21 (in full time education) 25% off adult rate.
2012 Winter Special: Mon - Fri from £119 per person |
between 2nd January & 2nd March 2012 Single room and en-suite extra |
Traditional Punch and Judy Show, Llandudno promenade
Educational Visits
Beechwood Court is the ideal base for educational field trips. It is situated on the base of Conwy Mountain and only a short walk from the medieval walled town of Conwy.
The surrounding area provides rich opportunities to study different parts of the curriculum including, History, Geography, Biology and Citizenship.
The house is in easy reach of the Snowdonia National Park, which provides an excellent chance to explore glacial valleys, vast coastlines and unspoilt country.
Llandudno, 15 minutes drive from Beechwood Court is one of the finest examples of a Victorian Seaside town. Llandudno has many attractions, including a traditional Punch and Judy show, a pier and a vast promenade.
Real and interactive resources can bring subjects to life for young people. There are endless possibilities in the surrounding area of Beechwood Court. In our extensive grounds, we have a multi-sports court, children’s play area, and meeting room, as well as direct access onto Conwy Mountain.
Painting the benches at the viewpoint.
Friends of Beechwood Court
There are many opportunities for people to give to Beechwood Court by offering their time and use of their skills.
We will be grateful for people who are happy to work within the overall plan of the centre management, and work at times that will fit in with the business profile and not affect the activities of the guests'. People need to be suitably skilled for the task and able to work without supervision.
There are many areas in which you can help out.
Giving: So many folk want to help but do not have the skills or time to use their talents at the centre. By giving for general use at Beechwood Court we will be able to fund projects or materials for work by those who can spend time here. If you pay tax, you can increase the value of your gift by completing a gift aid form. Contact the manager for more details
Painting and Decorating: it's a bit like the Forth Bridge; as soon as one area is completed there is another needing a touch up or make-over.
Record Keeping: Legislation and regulations requires so much reporting. Our recording could benefit from the support of someone with a tidy, meticulous and realistic mind.
Cooking: Are you qualified and prepared to wok to modern environmental standards, why not give the regular staff a break or help out at busy times.
Gardening: from simple sweeping and tidying, to taking care of the trees*, there is always plenty to do. Working outdoors can be so refreshing, and although natural growth can be inspiring, in order for it to be functional for the centre it needs to be tidy and safe.
*Any one involved in the husbanding of our trees must do so with respect to the tree preservation order, and be qualified if using a motorised saw.
Repairs: Experienced carpenters, plumbers and qualified electricians are always welcome to assist in the constant repairs required in this busy centre. Local person willing to be called out for emergencies would be a particular help.
The "little things": Just a little job like visiting the Tourist information centre regularly, collecting supplies and making up packages of information for customers would help so much.
Write and let us know what you can do. Please give us your: name / address / telephone number / your experience / your interests / the time and dates you have available / qualifications relating to the service you are volunteering / (CRB check when appropriate) or email us with your address for a "Volunteer Application" form.
To show our gratitude to volunteers, we usually provide refreshment for folk who are helping and for those on larger projects we usually provide accommodation (although we can not always promise this if we have venerable guests and the volunteer is not registered with the CRB)
About Us
BEECHWOOD COURT was built as a home for a Lancashire industrialist Mr Stott of Oldham whose company made water heaters. His house at Conwy gave him the best of both worlds - a beautiful place in which the family could spend a good deal of the year, but within easy reach of Oldham by the railway system so that the factory was not neglected. Since 1922, it has become the 'second home' for many people who enjoy a holiday in the same lovely setting.
The A55 has contributed to the improvements in accessibility to Conwy and has enhanced its potential as a tourist centre and Beechwood's suitability for holiday guests, short stay guests, B&B, conference parties and school parties.
BEECHWOOD COURT is situated on the lower slopes of Conwy Mountain. It is in its own extensive grounds and so gives a degree of seclusion without being isolated as it only takes about 10 minutes to walk into the historic town of Conwy with its castle and walls, harbour and old houses. There is a direct access from the grounds on the mountain. The house overlooks the Conwy estuary with views across to Deganwy, and the Great Orme at Llandudno. Whether you want an active or quiet holiday, a midweek break or a weekend away, a night stay, or conference or a time of fun and fellowship together with others, BEECHWOOD COURT is the place.
The centre has become a popular venue for holidays, weekend breaks, meals and day conferences. Soak up some of the tranquilly of this place by planning a conference or day visit or just Day Visits and Meals come for a meal. The Centre Manager can tailor a package for your particular requirements. We do a Monday to Friday special break. The midweek break arrangement is ideal for ministers or missionary conferences, church hobby groups and folk whose work or occupation does not tie them to weekends.
Contact the Centre Manager for details and special deals.
Educational Visits
Beechwood Court is the ideal base for educational field trips. It is situated on the base of Conwy Mountain and only a short walk from the medieval walled town of Conwy.
The surrounding area provides rich opportunities to study different parts of the curriculum including, History, Geography, Biology and Citizenship.
The house is in easy reach of the Snowdonia National Park, which provides an excellent chance to explore glacial valleys, vast coastlines and unspoilt country.
Llandudno, 15 minutes drive from Beechwood Court is one of the finest examples of a Victorian Seaside town. Llandudno has many attractions, including a traditional Punch and Judy show, a pier and a vast promenade.
Real and interactive resources can bring subjects to life for young people. There are endless possibilities in the surrounding area of Beechwood Court. In our extensive grounds, we have a multi-sports court, children’s play area, and meeting room, as well as direct access onto Conwy Mountain.
From our viewpoint
Accommodation
Most of the year guests are welcomed by the sight of an open log fire at the end of the entrance hall. Off this area are the office, reception and shop and dining room and lounges. The office staff are eager to make guests feel at home and generally offer a hot drink after they have completed the formalities of the booking in.
The bedrooms are arranged in three areas. Most are split onto two floors. The first floor has a range of family rooms and some doubles and multiple bedrooms. The second floor has more doubles, twins, some singles and other multiple or family rooms. There are a few rooms at ground level, accessed from the side of the building ideal for moderately disabled or those whose health limits them from climbing stairs.
The large dining room caters for up to 70 people and is not only the eating area for the resident guests but can be hired for wedding receptions or other functions (Please note the centre does not have a license for alcohol). There are many groups that come here as day parties just for a meal, and individual reservations are welcomed.
The food at the centre has a good reputation and it is the intention to ensure the customers are well fed with good home cooking produced in an area where the highest environmental standards are maintained. High chairs for babies and children’s meals are available on request.
Our main lounge and smaller lounge are accessed through the sun lounge. You will pass a pay phone kiosk into the sun lounge and library. A selection of comfortable chairs enables customers to relax and indulge in a bit of reading or chatting with friends. The library contains a collection of Christian books available to read. The small lounge has a TV with video and DVD players for guest use.
The main lounge is used for relaxation,Christian fellowship, meetings, concerts, games and conference meetings. To facilitate these functions there is a piano in the room and a keyboard, digital projector, flip chart or OHP can be made available/hired for appropriate function. The management at the centre is familiar with the arranging of multi functions and adapting the centre to meet individual or group needs.
Our small shop in the office retails Christian books, souvenirs, postcards, occasion cards, soft drinks and some sweets. The office has a copying/fax facility and will help with incoming messages all at moderate cost.
The beautiful Conwy harbour that can be seen from the castle, the view point or even from the Llandudno cable cars.
Out and About
Wales is full of events to partake in and places to visit throughout the whole year. From the historic Conwy Castle and the Plas Mawr Elizabethan Town House to the modern Ski slopes and the cable cars of the Great Orme. There is plenty to do and you won't be disappointed with the large selection of places North Wales provides.Conwy
Conwy Castle
Information on Conwy Castle - [link]Built for King Edward I between 1283 and 1287 the Castle is one of the few still standing in North Wales. This great historic castle provides a central structure from which the town was built around. You can walk along its high walls and climb it's large towers giving a beautiful view of the Conwy estuary. The castle and its views aren't only beautiful in the daytime either as when it gets dark the castle is lit up in a mystical fashion bringing in that magical atmosphere.Plas Mawr Elizabethan Town House
Information on Plas Mawr - [link]Plas Mawr is a perfect example of a typical British Elizabethan town house. Built between 1576 and 1585 it has been well preserved and has been fully restored to it's former glory. Famous for it's decorative plasterwork and it's ornate furnishings showing the true Elizabethan style.Smallest house in Great Britain
Ever fancied seeing the smallest house in Great Britain? Well it's situated right here in Conwy and is open daily from April through October. At only 3m high and 1.8 wide the smallest house has made it into the Guinness Book of Records and is said to have been owned by a 6ft fisherman at one time.Llandudno Junction Multiplex Cinema
Movie times and cinema info - [link]Take the family out to see the newest movie out at the Multiplex Cinema in Llandudno. Situated near a collection of fast food restaurants it makes a fun yet relaxing night out for the family.Conwy RSPB Nature Reserve
Information on the Conwy RSPB Nature Reserve - [link]The nature reserve is situated on the edge of the Conwy river before it enters the sea. With a large network of paths surrounding the lagoon it makes a lovely area to walk around with little trouble. The nature reserve also contains plenty of birds to look for with specially built huts that are hidden from sight that look across the waters to search for the birds. Great outing for all the family with beautiful walks and a nice lagoon.Conwy Butterfly Jungle
See countless butterflies in a realistic rain forest setting including jungle noises. Suitable for all the family.Llandudno
Information about Llandudno and it's attractions - [link]Great Orme Country Park and Copper Mines
The Great Orme has fantastic views and has a large selection of wildlife. The visitor centre provides interactive displays and plenty of information about this historic feature in Llandudno. The centre also has a live camera link up to allow you to watch the sea bird colonies in the area. There is a Bronze Age Copper Mine also situated near by allowing visitors to penetrate deep into the hillside seeing the inner workings of a typical Bronze Age mine.Llandudno Cable Car
Llandudno contains the longest cable car in Britain taking people up and down the Great Orme. 679 feet up it's a brilliant experience with fantastic views across Llandudno and it's Bay, the Conwy Estuary and out across the Irish Sea.Llandudno Pier
First opened in 1878, the pier at Llandudno is a fantastic attraction to visitors and tourists. With it's many shops, amusements and cafes the pier is the longest in the UK reaching out over 2,200 feet into the sea. A great place to visit on a day out to Llandudno, good for all the family.Llandudno Superbowl
With 12 lanes of ten pin bowling the Llandudno Superbowl it is great for kids, adults and families. There are places to eat within and around the Superbowl and makes a nice night out for all who go.Llandudno Ski Slope
This artificial ski slope provided by the centre is great for beginners and professionals alike. Good for skiing and snowboarding the centre also provides inflatable rubber rings (or sno-tubes) in which you can slide down the hill with either solo or linked together with friends. The ski slope also has the longest toboggan run in Wales at 750m allowing a fantastic ride down from the top to the bottom. A great day out for the whole family and provides loads of fun for everyone.North Wales Theatre
The North Wales Theatre provides a large variety of entertainment and performances all year round and makes a great family event.
Other places in North Wales
Greenwood Centre
The Greenwood centre is a fantastic day out for the family. Suitable for adults and kids alike, With the people powered roller coaster, the Green Dragon and the Great Green Run, the longest slide in Wales the Greenwood centre is packed with fun. That's not all, the Jungle Boats are favourite of many tourists as they're great to steer and the Den Building Wood bringing everyone together as a team to create a fantastic den. A must visit to those who stay at Beechwood Court.Portmeirion Village & Gardens
An Italian village in the heart of Wales. Set in a beautiful port near Portmadog, Portmeirion is a fantastic village built to show that development could enhance as opposed to destroy the natural landscape. A brilliant day out for everyone with shops and cafes surrounded by seventy acres of woodland with wonderful forest walks.Bodnant Garden
Bodnant Garden is a National Trust Garden and is situated in 80 acres of land and is one of the finest in the world. Sitting above the River Conwy with views towards the valley within the Snowdon range it is both beautiful within and around the garden. There is colour a beauty in the Bodnant Garden throughout the seasons with beautiful flowers with stunning array of colours in summer and the wonderful autumnal colours during October.
Penrhyn Castle
Penrhyn Castle is a perfect example of a Victorian ‘castle’ with extensive grounds and the best private art collection in Wales.
Plas Newydd
The National Trust owned Plas Newydd is one of the UK’s finest mansions with the largest collection of Rex Whistler works, and has a military museum with artefacts from the battle of Waterloo.
Pili Palas
The Pili Palas Nature World is considered to be the butterfly farm of Wales. With a fantastic selection of butterflies to view it makes a fantastic family attraction. It’s not only butterflies either, with birds and reptiles to view Pili Palas captures the minds of children with the beautiful array of animals.
Anglesey Sea Zoo
Founded in 1983, Anglesey Sea Zoo contains a variety of sea animals and is an important visitor attraction in North Wales.
Foel Farm
Everything on Foel Farm is aimed towards creating an enjoyable day for the family but that doesn’t mean it’s no less of a real farm and it is certainly worth a visit.
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Llanfair has the longest town name in the whole of Britain. With a popular shopping outlet in the town it makes a nice outing for part of the day.
Aber Falls
Aber Falls makes a beautiful walk for all the family and is not too big at about 4km. With lovely views and the fresh air, Aber Falls provides a refreshing day out.
Trefriw Woollen Mill
At Trefriw Woollen Mill they manufacture traditional Welsh goods and it is the best place to buy various woollen items, especially as it’s made on site.
Trefriw Wells Roman Spa
With Roman origins the Spa has been used through Victorian times and can still be visited today and you to can enjoy the iron-rich water source.
Bangor Cathedral
The Cathedral is small in comparison to others across the country but it has it’s own style and very much speaks for itself and makes a nice place to visit in the local area on a day trip out.
Ffestinog Slate Mine
Travel though a traditional slate mine on a train pulled by an electric locomotive and view the Victorian past of the slate mines.
Betws-y-Coed
Betws-y-Coed is considered to be the ‘principal’ village of the Snowdonia national park. Brilliant for those who want go walking, with various out door shops and walks in the area it’s a beautiful place to visit. There is a mini-suspension bridge that you can walk across and is built to scale from large bridges, it crosses the bubbling river that would make a lovely day out.
Llanberis
Electric Mountain
Electric Mountain provides a fascinating experience for everyone. With a trip right into the heart of the mountain to see the inner workings of the Dinorwig Power Station it makes a wonderful experience for children and adults alike.
The National Slate Museum
The National Slate Museum in Llanberis gives fine examples of Victorian slate mining and shows a great history of the area.
Snowdon Mountain Railway
If you don’t think you can quite take the walk all the way up Snowdon you can take the train up instead. Open most of the year the traditional train makes multiple trips up the mountain daily.
Piggery Pottery
Started in a pigsty in 1972 in west Yorkshire, Piggery Pottery has grown and moved since and has been situated near Llanberis since 2002. You can try your hand at creating some pottery or buy some of the locally made pots.
Lake Side Railway
The Llanberis lakeside railway does daily trips along the side of the lake making a beautiful trip passing some amazing scenery and views across the lake.
Chester
Chester is a historic town within a 50 minutes drive of the centre. With the historic walls and the many shops Chester makes a perfect day out for the whole family.
Dublin
Dublin can be reached by taking a ferry from Hollyhead to Dun Laoghaire. Allow a whole day for this trip, as there is so much to do. After the 90 minutes trip over on the HSS and a drive to Dublin from Dun Laoghaire the city is full of life and provides a fantastic experience for all.
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