The Joys of Life Country Park
The Joys of Life Country Park descritpion
Situated at the foot of the Ogwen Valley in central Snowdonia, The Joys of Life Country Park is set in a modern conversion of stone buildings which are over 100 years old. The 12-acre site offers formal gardens, a pond and a lake.
An en suite toilet and shower, as well as a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities are provided in each room.
A spacious lounge is located on the first floor and features a 36-inch flat-screen TV, a CD player and a drinks fridge. A games room is also on the first floor where guests can enjoy a game of table tennis. Please note that table tennis will not be available if the rooms on the floor below are occupied.
The village of Bethesda can be reached after a 12-minute walk along a woodland path. Hiking, cycling and water-sports are just a few of the activities that can be enjoyed within Snowdonia National Park, which can be reached in a 5-minute drive.
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Facilities of The Joys of Life Country Park
Outdoors ：BBQ Facilities | Grounds | Terrace
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Activities ：Ping-Pong | Hiking | Cycling | Game Room
Food & Drink ：Special Diet Meals (upon request)
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Shared Lounge/TV Area
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Reviews for The Joys of Life Country Park
Review 1：The proprietor was unfailingly pleasant and helpful but just let us enjoy the holiday. We could not have asked for a more comfortable stay with everything we needed.
Review 2：The room I booked was lovely and clean, facilities easily accessible. Staff extremly friendly and helpful and breakfast was fantastic. Accommodation and surrounding area was better than i expected with shops and sights close by if you wanted a look around.
Review 3：Nothing to dislike
Review 4：On arrival I had the warmest of welcome. The building is astonishing with really modern features yet holding the character of its original build within the stone and woodwork. The room was comfortably warm, with a good size tv and plenty of space to relax. The lounge area was great to relax during the evening and being allowed to use the dining and kitchen facilities during the evening was a bonus.
Review 5：Initially would suggest less friendly to business workers as the rooms do not contain tables, but the owner was very quick to provide one when I made the suggestion.
Review 6：A beautiful setting with lovely landscaped gardens, right by the mountains with lots of walking. Close to Bangor (about 7.5 miles) where I was working. The staff are really friendly, breakfast nice, great facilities (lounge, table tennis) and very reliable and fast wifi. Very clean and nice rooms.
Review 7：We were only there for the one night after traveling to zip world and wish we could have stayed longer! Gorgeous grounds, beautiful room and lovely staff. Would highly recommend!
Review 8：The Joys of Life is Very quiet in the evenings, leading to a good nights sleep. it is set in fantastic surroundings the accommodation is to a very high standard and all the facilities we required were there ready for use the owners were very friendly and very pleasant and very friendly nothing was too much trouble for them and if you had a problem I am sure they would help in any way they could. Breakfast was also very good lots of choice and enough to eat, food was well cooked and well presented. we enjoyed our stay so much we are already planning a much longer stay next year as the area is very close to the mountains and other local attractions. Wendy the owner advised us of the best local places to eat in the evening and I have to say her recommendation of the Boatyard Inn in Bangor was perfect the food was good and not too expensive. Highly recommended
Review 9：Friendly welcome with excellent room and breakfast. Nothing was too much trouble, we were offered a drink on arrival and my partner asked for a de-caff coffee, unfortunately Wendy had run out, this wasn't a problem but within half an hour there was a jar in the room and another one in the kitchen ready for breakfast! What large hotel would even try to compete with that! We had picked this hotel due to it's proximity to Zip World and it was a very good choice.
Review 10：The owner was lovely and the room was very clean and nice. The breakfast was good and we were able to go out after check out and come back and use the facilities which was great. I would recommend this accommodation. It was really close to the zip wire which was fantastic. A lovely place to stay.
Review 11：The lack of a restaurant for an evening meal.
Review 12：The peacfull setting nice grounds and the comfortable bed.it was a good location never far away from any where.
Review 13：Very accommodating staff Wonderfully Clean
Review 14：Wendy was kind relaxed and very helpful. Cracking breakfast. David and Helen
Review 15：Very clean, well equipped, and comfortable accommodation. Excellent breakfast. Given very good advice about where to eat for our evening meal.
Review 16：Difficult to find, especially in the dark.
Review 17：Friendly staff. Located in a quiet and peaceful area but still close to all that North Wales has to offer.
Review 18：Beautiful location. Extremely clean. Could not ask for better.
Review 19：There wasnt anything we didnt like.
Review 20：Exceptionally high standard throughout and treated very well throughout the stay.
Review 21：Nothing
Review 22：Could walk to zip world in 15 mind owner went out of her way to provide skimmed milk and decaf tea excellent service
Review 23：The Welsh rain!
Review 24：We liked everything!
Review 25：Wifi signal weak in the bedroom.
Review 26：Very tranquil location.
Review 27：We were unable to access the free wi-fi in our area.
Review 28：We had very comfortable spacious accommodation . A warm cheerful welcome. Varied spacious grounds
Review 29：Everything. Clean facilities and helpful host.
Review 30：Extremely welcoming, spotless and cosy.Great location for walking.
Review 31：Friendly and welcoming host Homely environment
Review 32：amazing place, lovely, comfortable. wendy couldnt do enough for you. would recommend to anyone
Review 33：There were no negatives
Review 34：great location and grounds. breakfast was excellent, locally sourced and beautifully served.
Review 35：Fantastic breakfast!
Review 36：Owner can't you out of tbe place quick enough
Review 37：Spotlessly clean, spacious accommodation in a scenic area close to Holyhead ferry
Review 38：could not get wi fi but they did help me this and might have been my computer
Review 39：nothing was to much trouble for them to help you with
Review 40：The atmospheare, sourroundings and the staff!!
Review 41：Having to leave !!!!
Review 42：What a hidden treasure. From the moment we arrived we felt welcome and relaxed. Our host served us tea and biscuits on arrival and we sat in the comfortable lounge area on comfy leather couches. Everything about the place is top class. The dining room is spacious and tastefully decorated and the large kitchen is able to be used by guests. The room was beautiful, warm and very comfortable beds. Couldn't have been happier that we chose The Joys of Life and it was without a doubt the BEST B&B we have ever stayed in. Thank you for a memorable stay
Review 43：What was there not to like!!!
Review 44：From the moment we drove through the gates we knew we had chosen well. The lovely Wendy welcomed us warmly with a lovely pot of tea. Our room was superb with great attention to detail and everything was really good quality. The setting was amazing and Wendy gave us info on local walks. Breakfast was excellent. We had a really lovely stay and will definitely return.
Review 45：Didnt book for a longer stay.
Review 46：The entire complex was a pleasant and refreshing change from most other types of accomodation, Wendy was the best, just ask and it was done, including making us a cup of tea on arrival, that little extra goes a long way, well done. regards Roy and Elaine
Review 47：Weather could have been better, but that goes with the Welsh mountains I suppose.
Review 48：Lovely welcome & a very pleasant stay with a good breakfast. Excellent, I could recommend to anyone.
Review 49：Nothing really, if you want a constructive criticism, for an active cyclist like me a laundry facility would be the icing on the cake
Review 50：Accommodation was great, hosts lovely, food excellent and a lovely setting. Will have no hesitation with staying here agan
Review 51：Wendy was an exemplary hostess. The rooms were sparkling clean and comfortable. There was a pleasant lounge area and play room. Breakfast was great as was the quirky garden. Definitely worth a visit.
Review 52：location ....great for us as we went walking ,but possibly to far from key attractions & the coast ..
Review 53：Lovely Rooms great for small family's of four... Great Breakfast very pleasant accommodation. all round excellent . Would be great in Summer with the large lovely gardens
Review 54：The joys of life was exactly that, the best short break we have ever had. Beautiful accommodation, lovely host Wendy. Great breakfast. Well worth the five hour drive. We will definitely go back!
Review 55：Did not have a bath in our room, however i did not request one.
Review 56：Throughout each year I travel the Welsh countryside 3 – 4 times to hit the mountain walks and I will certainly stay here again. The Joys of Life must rank the highest of all places I have stayed within Wales. The attention to detail from the initial booking to the layout of the room was to a very high standard. Wendy was always efficiently available when something was requested. The breakfast was laid out with many options to choose from fresh strawberries to a greasy fry up!! It’s very nice to see the owner provide so much effort into making the stay so pleasant in such beautiful countryside.
Review 57：The hot water was not switched on when we arrived and we had toask for it.
Review 58：It was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent. It was quietwith good facilities. It was 5 minutes from my niece.
Review 59：Wendy the owner was very nice, she made us feel at home and was very helpful. The hotel was extremely spacious with lovely outdoor scenery. It was the perfect place for a couple or families. Would definitely stay here again.
Review 60：The local town is a bit run down, and when walking through the high street there were a lot of people standing outside the many pubs smoking, some drunk, making the experience a little un-nerving at 6pm.
Review 61：Location overlooking Snowdonia, comfortable, clean accommodation. There were many walks and the host was most helpful and informative.
Review 62：Very friendly and cooperative. Excellent breakfast. Beautifully kept gardens. Would highly recommend.
Review 63：Rooms were lovely, location was beautiful. Great accommodation!
Review 64：The owners were both so welcoming and helpful.
Review 65：That I didn't have more time there
Review 66：Location Rooms Staff All round ideal. Perfect hideaway. .......oh and Carol ! :-)
Review 67：Everything
Review 68：Bethesda is a bit run down and lacking in choice for eating.
Review 69：Being on the doorstep of the mountains
Review 70：Beautiful location, excellent breakfast and facilities.
Review 71：Bethesda town. No restaurants or even pubs serving food.
Review 72：Excellent facilities, spotlessly clean, very friendly
Review 73：Everything about the place and the friendly nature of the staff. Pleasant walks through the excellent grounds.
Review 74：Beautiful place to stay. Fantastic cooked breakfast. Lovely owners. Couldn't rate it too highly.
Review 75：That we didn't stay longer
Review 76：The best place my group of 4 had stayed at over the 5 week holidays around UK and Europe
The Fine Print
Please note that late check-in after 21:00 is not possible.Please note that extra beds are only available in the Double Rooms.