Llandudno's been described as the Queen of Welsh resorts and the jewel in the crown of North Wales. But for me this place was more than that - it was home.
I grew up just a stone's throw from the town's West Shore and have fond memories of hammering up and down the deserted prom on my BMX in the winter, going to the cinema (now Wetherspoons) to watch The Goonies, buying Duran Duran singles at Kavern records and going to the circus (on wasteland now Mostyn Champneys).
The sad truth is though that except for a few nights out in my late teens, I have no memories of Llandudno post-15 when my family vacated the town for sunnier climes (well, Abergele actually).
These days I sometimes pop to the town to buy my children's shoes. But that's it.
Restaurant, A few weeks back I was told of an interesting new addition to the tourist attractions ... a boutique bed and breakfast (Space) and Indian restaurant (Jaya).
Space is a detached Victorian residence on Church Walks, a quiet area of the town perched at the foot of the Great Orme.
It opened in June after an labour of love by owners Bobby and Sunita Katoch. By Movado Fake profession, Sunita was a teacher and Bobby worked for a merchant banker - but two years ago Bobby was made redundant. They lived in Chigwell with daughter Jaya and decided to "get off the hamster wheel".
They thought of opening an Indian tapas restaurant in London, but property was expensive and they wanted somewhere where the whole family could also live.
They next looked at South Wales but it too was expensive. Then they found the Quinton Hotel in Llandudno, which they bought in 2007. Originally, the plan was only to run a B&B, not a restaurant.
But as they learned more about Llandudno they decided a restaurant also made sense.
They saw a gap in the market for high quality, home-made Indian cuisine, distinct from the "regular" dishes offered by many restaurants.
Bobby, a trained industrial engineer, designed many of the furnishings himself. They were mostly hand-made in Malaysia and Bobby and Sunita made several trips out to India and the Far East to complete the project.
After two years of work and several setbacks, they opened the restaurant and B&B in June.
Space, just given five stars by Visit Wales, has been inspired by the spiritual with Indian influences, following the owners' visits to boutique hotels around the world.
The 11 en-suite rooms have Hindu names, mostly based on elements and nature such as Andaz (style and elegance), Aakash (the upper sky), and Shanti (peace).
All rooms feature hand-made bespoke furniture, including spectacular upholstered headboards and individual bed linen designs. Flat screen TVs and modern bathrooms add a contemporary feel.
We were placed in Aakash and it certainly had the feeling of opulence you expect with an establishment described as "boutique".
Jaya serves fine, home cooked Indian cuisine in a contemporary yet intimate setting. Specifically, the dishes originate from North India but Jaya adds a creative touch.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Bags ReplicaThere is a separate bar area and the restaurant has views towards the beach across West Shore.
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