Big Cottages & Group Accommodation in North Wales

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Sara - Verified booking

  Perfect week at a beautifully situated holiday cottage.

  The owner Susan contacted us in the week before our holiday to ask about our arrival time and to check whether there was anything we might need that is currently stored away from the cottage to help with covid related cleaning (eg hairdryers). Susan was cheerful and friendly and I felt welcome before we’d even arrived. During this conversation I happened to mention that I struggle with the cold. When we arrived, we found that Susan had arrived early to get the heating running and reset the timer so it would run continuously and I could easily switch it off by turning the thermostat down when we went out. I can safely say that I was wonderfully warm for the duration of our stay (last week in January). The cottage was clean, cosy, warm and spacious. The the kitchen was very well equipped - we tend to cook from scratch most evenings and we weren’t short of anything. On arrival there was a much appreciated welcome pack of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, biscuits, Pringles and wine. During the middle of the week Susan arrived with a homemade lemon drizzle cake which was delicious. It has to be said that Susan was an excellent host, welcoming and friendly and definitely wanted us to enjoy our stay. The location of the cottage was another highlight, situated right next to the canal, within very short distance of the Chirk aqueduct (built by Telford) and the viaduct which runs alongside it. We had a wonderful week here and would most definitely return.

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• Emma - Verified booking

  Such a beautiful property and we had a wonderful stay.

  The Dairy is immaculately clean and well presented with a well appointed kitchen and all you need us provided. we received fantastic support during our stay with quick responses to our queries. This property provides a fantastic layout for anyone who has mobility limitations, the wet room, one level living, level outside decking and access ramp into the property are ideal. It is situated in a rural setting and has beautiful views. It is easily accessible to a variety of walks and a great local pub which serves tasty food in a cosy setting. I would recommend some small maintenance upgrades regarding the outside decking and new toilet seats. Overall we had a great family stay, comfy and enjoyable over the Christmas and new year period. I would recommend this property.

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• Gerry - Verified booking

  Having stayed here some years ago before our family group got too large and the charities acquired the properties we felt The Dairy needed a bit more of the TLC the original owners used to give it and the other cottages.

  The extractor fan in the double ensuite didn't work and as there were no windows the room steamed up whenever the shower was used. Did mention this to the caretaker on 2nd or 3rd day but despite the acknowledgment the extractor was still not working on our departure. The bath towels are of poor quality and not big enough. Bath sheets add that little extra comfort! The rear patio wooden furniture was in need of a good sanding down and re-varnishing or oiling and the front patio iron table was likewise in need of stripping down an repainted. There were not enough outside chairs front or back for all six of us to sit out so we had to resort to carrying out dining chairs. Despite the niggles we enjoyed our return and will almost certainly be coming back.

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• Robert - Verified booking

  Perfect accommodation.

  My husband and I joked amongst ourselves that the only thing we could find wrong with the place was that there wasn't a garlic crusher in the otherwise incredibly well-equipped kitchen (but don't worry, as there were plenty of knives and chopping boards, I survived this ordeal unscathed!). Oh no actually, the other thing was that the ceiling lights in the dining room were a bit glary and could do with lampshades. But other than those two incredibly trivial matters, the place was perfect. And the joy of being hit with the fragrance of the honeysuckle in the garden every day was just wonderful. Would definitely stay here again if we are back in this area. Thank you!

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• Edward - Verified booking

  We had an enjoyable stay at The Dairy and enjoyed the area.

  There were just a few issues however. One of the double bedrooms was very small, OK technically, you could fit a double bed in it but there was little space to walk around the bed. The thermostat on the radiator in the small bedroom was broken off. We lit an open fire with the logs and coal provided but the fire smoked into the room and we had to open the patio doors to clear it. I would think the chimney would need sweeping. Other than the above, the property was well maintained, had everything we needed and had a cosy feel. The above items didn't spoil our time at the Dairy but the smallness of one of the bedrooms maybe should be highlighted in your advertisement.

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