Guests consistently praise Sandmartins for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and rural charm. The property is well-equipped and offers a comfortable base for exploring Chester and North Wales. The owners are commended for their hospitality, and while some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is highly regarded.
Reviewers frequently mention the property's cleanliness, describing it as 'very clean and tidy' and 'spotless'. The attention to cleanliness contributes positively to the guests' experiences.
The property's location is appreciated for its quiet rural setting and proximity to local amenities and attractions such as Chester. It is noted as being peaceful yet accessible, with a village and pubs nearby.
Guests find the bungalow warm, comfortable, and spacious, with cosy beds and a well-equipped kitchen. The property is described as a 'home from home', indicating a high level of comfort.
The property is well-equipped, with a few suggestions for improvement such as a second toilet, a lock on the bathroom door, and better outdoor furniture. Overall, facilities meet guests' needs but could be enhanced.
While guests appreciate the warm welcome and helpfulness of the owners, there are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would fall under 'thoughtfulness'. Therefore, this score cannot be provided.
Bring the family along for an unforgettable experience at this delightful bungalow, a welcome base for pets and small children. Sandmartins is nestled within Higher Kinnerton village, benefiting from far-reaching countryside views of the heavenly Flintshire county. The property is based on a tranquil country road where a shared driveway brings you to the cottage, and a lush garden lawn wraps around the bungalow with the rear garden holding a lovely picnic bench for outdoor dining, along with a handy clothes airer, and a covered fish pond. Spend a relaxing Sunday evening cooking up a homemade meal in the spacious kitchen/diner, equipped with top-notch amenities and a generous dining table providing room for all the family, there's also a highchair available in the porch area for a little one. Cuddle up in front of the open fire on a cold winter's night in the sitting room, whilst the family watch a Christmas film with a tasty hot chocolate on the Smart TV from the comfort of one of the sofas or armchairs. Three nicely decorated bedrooms await you and your loved ones; the double room boasts an abundance of natural light from the windows, the twin benefits from a built-in wardrobe, while the single room has plenty of hanging space. Choose between a soothing bubble bath with a good book and glass of wine, or a refreshing shower in the family bathroom, a place for all the family to prepare for a day of fun activities. This beautiful abode is nestled within 65 acres of stunning farmland, with the owner's farmhouse resting next door and the working farm being a good distance away. A stroll down the peaceful country roads will take you to a convenience store where you can stock up on snacks and essentials, and two country pubs for you to sample the local ales. Higher Kinnerton itself is a rural village, perfect for a quiet break, but still within a prime destination to be able to travel lots of different villages, towns and cities. Ramblers will adore the chance to visit the Wales Coast Path and Offa's Dyke Path, both offering long walking trails, picturesque scenery and local wildlife for nature enthusiasts. Other amazing locations where you can delve into the countryside include the Clwydian Range, Moel Famau, Loggerheads Country Park, or further afield at Snowdonia National Park. Wrexham is a fantastic Welsh town with lots to offer, home to National Trust property Erdigg manor house, Xplore! Science Discovery museum, and St Mary's Cathedral, as well as a wide selection of restaurants, bars and pubs. Higher Kinnerton is right on the outskirts of Chester, a bustling city centre with a whole host of activities and attractions to choose from, including Chester Zoo, Chester Cathedral , Grosvenor Museum, and the super fun Escapism escape room challenge, there's also a wide choice of independent boutiques, historic pubs, and contemporary dining. Sandmartins is the perfect base for a family to enjoy quality time in this relaxing location, in short distance of a wide choice of attractions.
Found near the Wales/England border in Flintshire is the village of Higher Kinnerton, home to a village shop, two pubs, village hall, and primary school. Chester is just a stone's throw away from the village across the English border, a popular city where you can take walks along the Roman Walls, River Dee, and through Grosvenor Park. Fun attractions in Chester include Chester Racecourse, Chester Zoo, and a selection of bars, restaurants and pubs. Snowdonia National Park is also within reach, perfect for walkers, hikers and nature explorers, as well as the coastal towns of Llandudno and Colwyn Bay. Higher Kinnerton is a great location in distance of national parks, cities and coastal resorts.
All ground-floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with open fire
Oil central heating and open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Smart TV, and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot.
Off-road parking for one, can be two on request.
Garden with lawn, covered pond, clothes airer, and picnic bench.
Well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.6 miles.
Note: The garden is not enclosed, dogs should be supervised at all times.
Note: The property is next to the owners farmhouse with a shared driveway.
Note: The fish pond in the garden is covered with a grate.
Note: The owners live next door so please be mindful of noise in the garden at night
Note: This property can comfortably fit 5 adults and a baby in a cot, there is not space for 6 adults.
Please contact owner if having additional guests to visit.
Note: This property only takes a minimum of 3 night bookings.
Val
Loved our stay at Sandmartins, clean, comfortable, a home from home and plenty to see and occupy our grandchildren in the area
Stuart
Great location for visiting Liverpool, chester and north Wales, would highly recommend
Ann
We had a lovely 5 days at the sandmartin would recommend this bungalow, the owner was very helpful and the accommodation was as described and good quality
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