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Great Orme Country Park
Dramatic limestone headland renowned for its wildlife and history. Don't miss the live camera that watches the seabird colonies.
A lovely rural retreat high in the Welsh hills, YHA Rowen is a stunning traditional Welsh farmhouse packed with character. The hostel boasts breathtaking views over the Conwy Valley and across to Eryri (Snowdonia) and makes for the perfect base from which to explore the hills, mountains and scenery of this area of North Wales.
The hostel’s cosy lounge with open fires will greet you upon your return from the hills in colder weather, while in the warmer months, sit back and relax in our quiet garden area.
This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.
Accommodation: This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.
Self-catering: YHA Rowen is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.
Parking: There is limited onsite parking for up to 5 cars. Access to the hostel is via a very steep narrow public road and coach or minibus parking not possible.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Rowen. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
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Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
This hostel is part of our Volunteer Managers programme. Find out about becoming a Volunteer Manager and supporting our small hostels.
In 1947, YHA’s Merseyside, North Wales and Isle of Man Group opened a simple type of hostel at a hill farmhouse in the Carnedds hills above the village of Roewen. The hostel could accommodate 13 men and 12 women and was named the Harold Burrows Memorial Hostel after a tireless worker for the YHA regional group. The hostel has had many renovations over the years, making the hostel more refreshing and modern for its visitors.
YHA Rowen is staffed by our dedicated team of volunteer managers – YHA enthusiasts trained to deliver great customer service with a personal touch. One of them will be at the hostel each week to take good care of our guests.
Manager recommends: A walk-up Tal-y-Fan – summit an (easy) mountain in Eryri (Snowdonia) from the doorstep and view the peaks and coastline of North Wales.