Guests say
Guests generally praise the peaceful location, comfort, and proximity to Lake Vyrnwy and walking trails of 3 Glanrafon. The cottage's garden and cosy atmosphere are frequently mentioned, alongside the helpfulness of the owner. While most reviews reflect a clean and well-equipped property, there is a notable complaint about cleanliness and maintenance issues.
Most guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, with specific compliments on the bathroom's cleanliness. However, one detailed negative review significantly impacts the score, citing various cleanliness and maintenance issues.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beauty, and convenience for walkers and nature enthusiasts, with easy access to Lake Vyrnwy and local amenities.
Guests describe the cottage as cosy, comfortable, and well-furnished, with comfortable beds and a warm atmosphere enhanced by a log burner.
The property is generally seen as well-equipped and comfortable. However, some guests suggested improvements such as better outdoor seating and a larger TV, and one report of maintenance issues lowers the score.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the owner, so it is not possible to score this category.
About this property
Llanwddyn 0.5 miles. A delightful Grade II listed end-terrace, stone cottage enjoying a quiet location in a rural setting close to the small village of Llanwddyn and within a stones throw of the popular and beautiful Lake Vyrnwy and Sculpture Park. Perfectly placed for enjoying the beautiful countryside, walking and cycling this lovely cottage is bound to appeal to couples, friends and families who just want to enjoy each others company and generally chill out. Originally built as a workers cottage during the construction of the nearby Lake Vyrnwy dam, this charming cottage has been successfully renovated and now offers wonderful holiday accommodation. Every care has been taken to ensure you have a wonderful stay and the cottage is tastefully decorated, in warm greys and pastel tones and styled to a high standard throughout whilst many of the original features and attributes have been retained. The sitting room is warm and welcoming with slate flooring which extends throughout the ground floor. There is a lovely inglenook fireplace housing a Clearview woodburner, ideal for those cosier evenings and is just lovely to snuggle up in front of after a day walking on the mountains or one of the many marked footpaths from the cottage. A well-appointed and equipped classic country cream kitchen with Belfast sink and dining area is a lovely sociable space and caters for all your needs. Upstairs youll find a spacious and modern bathroom with the benefit of a bath and separate shower and two comfortable bedrooms, which are light and airy, with the main bedroom enjoying a sunny aspect and lovely views. Outside, there is plenty of parking and a rear yard with bike storage and adjacent to the cottage there is a wonderful wooded, natural hillside garden. Steps leading up to a delightful grassy clearing with picnic bench is a perfect place to dine alfresco or just enjoy a relaxed glass of something chilled, taking in some glorious views across open countryside to the surrounding hills. During the month of May the garden is awash with a sea of bluebells and the cottage is worth a visit then, just for this wonderful sight! From the cottage there are some wonderful walks and the world famous Lake Vyrnwy Hotel is a 10 minute walk away and boasting 5-star cuisine and a friendly local pub with bar meals and an excellent choice of ales, so there is no need to even cook! Lake Vyrnwy is an area of outstanding beauty, offering a good range of countryside pursuits such as sailing, cycling, horse riding and walking, together with an abundance of wildlife, this is truly a splendid area to spend a short break or longer stay if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The sparkling waters and wonderful vistas of Lake Vyrnwy are only a few minutes walk away and well worth a visit. The larger towns of Oswestry and Welshpool are just over a 30 minute drive away, offering a more comprehensive range of amenities and the NT properties of Powis Castle, Chirk Castle, Attingham and Erddig are all within easy reach. The wonderful sandy beaches of North Wales are within an hour's drive and this lovely cottage provides an ideal base anytime of the year.
Llanwddyn is a small village at the head of the Vyrnwy valley, only half a mile from beautiful Lake Vyrnwy, and the impressive Victorian dam. Standing close to the Snowdonia National Park, and between the Cambrian and Berwyn mountain ranges, this whole area offers stunning countryside. The lake and rspb estate provides wonderful watersports facilities including windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking and sailing as well as game and fly fishing. There is also clay pigeon shooting, cycle hire, birdwatching, numerous walking paths and many other outdoor activities
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburner.
Electric central heating with woodburner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge (no ice box), washer/dryer, TV with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Bike storage.
Private garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 8 mins walk, pub and hotel 10 mins walk.
Lake Vyrnwy 10 mins walk.
Note: Rear garden is not suitable for guests with limited mobility as there are several steps and steep as on hillside and children should be supervised.
This property has a £100.00 good housekeeping bond.
Reviews (31)
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Karen
Lots of walks are available from your doorstep with breathtaking views.
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Joanna
Great for a family and a lovely location. Would recommend to anyone.
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Miha
This week threw me back into my childhood. 5 min walk to the dam and lots of padding spots in the stream to dip your toes in.