FIND OUT MORE The Quay Hotel and Spa, Deganwy Quay, Deganwy, Conwy, LL31 9DJ 01492 564 100 reservations@quayhotel.co.uk quayhotel.co.uk If you prefer something lighter from time to time though, The Cove Bar offers fresh options from starter to dessert. During the summer you even have the opportunity to dine al fresco on the terrace alongside the banks of the Conwy Estuary. The perfect romantic evening to end a long day of exploration. NEAR… Whether you’re heading to North Wales for a relaxing honeymoon or an adventurous one, The Quay Hotel and Spa is the perfect location for both. Indeed, by looking out of the window, a lot of it is laid out before you! Immerse yourself in local history with a day out at Conwy Castle, a mere stone’s throw away. Alternatively, you can do as I did and head just a little further out to the iconic Caernarfon Castle, recognised as one of the Middle Ages’ greatest buildings and famed for the investiture of the Prince of Wales (now King Charles III) in 1969. For a day out by the seaside, Llandudno is only 15 minutes away by car and a visit to the Great Orme while you’re there is a must. Keen walkers can hike its 207-metre summit with one of the most popular and direct paths originating in Happy Valley. If this doesn’t sound like your thing, this doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the stunning panoramic views of Snowdonia, Anglesey and the Irish Sea, as there are plenty of other options. The Great Orme Tramway or cable cars are in operation during the summer, and out of season, you can simply wind your way up Marine Drive by car. With plenty more unmissable local attractions on the doorstep including Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Portmeirion and Bodnant Gardens, the hotel truly does offer you a gateway to the best of North Wales. …AND SPA Following a day spent exploring the local area (and being battered by the Welsh weather), I decided to visit the Hotel’s recently refurbished spa. My journey of relaxation started by unwinding in the wellness thermal area, allowing the warmth of the Himalayan salt-infused air to gather me into its cosy hug. The foot baths weren’t something I’d seen in a spa before, so I headed there next. The warm water gently soothed my tired explorer’s feet before I immersed myself in the infrared sauna where radiant heat penetrated deeply into my aching muscles. A dip in the hydrotherapy pool and a couple of lengths later and it was time for a facial. To relaunch the Spa at the Quay, the hotel has partnered with Oskia, whose bio-nutritional formulas are manufactured at their lab and factory in the rolling hills of Wales. Another way in which the hotel proudly showcases the best of its homeland. After a consultation with my skincare therapist, my facial was personalised according to my skin’s needs and I left with a spring in my step. I sat down to a bite to eat in the spa, but not before I’d had time to soak in my treatment with a refreshing portion of sorbet in the relaxation room. FINAL THOUGHTS Blessed with a top-notch spa, memorable fine dining and close proximity to the highlights of North Wales, The Quay Hotel and Spa offers honeymooners a stylish escape with castle views and coastal tranquillity. As I left the hotel and Deganwy Marina behind, I knew that view would continue to live rent-free in my mind for a long time to come. Scan to view video HONEYMOONS 97
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