Derwas is a spacious and well-loved property, praised for its beautiful setting and suitability for large groups and families. Guests enjoyed the ample space, comfortable beds, and the peaceful, rural location ideal for exploring North Wales. The house's character and history added to the charm, with several lounges and a well-equipped kitchen enhancing the stay.
Most guests found the property clean, particularly noting the bathrooms and bedrooms. However, some mentioned areas needing attention, such as kitchen cupboards and utility rooms, which affected the overall impression of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, stunning views, and proximity to local attractions. The rural setting offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to the coast and mountains, making it an ideal base for exploring North Wales.
Guests were very satisfied with the comfort provided by the property, mentioning comfy beds and multiple lounges for relaxation. Some concerns were raised about heating and hot water, but these were generally seen as minor compared to the overall comfort.
The property is well-equipped with a variety of amenities, including a piano and a large dining area. However, guests noted some maintenance issues with bathroom locks and kitchen appliances, suggesting a need for updates and repairs.
While guests expressed overall satisfaction with their stay, there were no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
Derwas is a beautiful holiday house sleeping eleven in Snowdonia. Inside you’ll find a contemporary interior, tastefully finished with quality furnishings and windows that offer wonderful views of the rolling North Wales countryside. Outside are some of the most beautiful grounds that you can enjoy with the family. You’re only a short drive from the coast, the North Wales Footpath, as well as the popular towns of Llandudno and Conwy, or Colwyn Bay Zoo! Mix a holiday house in a tranquil setting with so much to see and do nearby.
Here you have the benefit of no less than two sitting rooms with an extra seating area in the open plan kitchen and dining space! The first is gorgeous and bright with an open fire, sofa, chairs and window seats. From this room you can access a small conservatory with decked area.
The second sitting room has a more relaxed feel with multiple seating options around a large flat screen TV.
The kitchen, dining and a third seating areas are combined at Derwas to make for a sociable open-plan space. The kitchen has all you need for cooking up hearty family meals - a large range oven, fridge / freezer, a further under counter fridge, dishwasher, microwave and toaster. The large utility next door has a washing machine and drier.
At the other end of the room is a large farmhouse-style dining table with seating around it. Just beyond that is the seating area with squishy sofas and chairs set around a wood burning stove.
On the ground floor is a cloakroom with loo and wash hand basin.
Head upstairs to find the bedrooms. To the left there are three bedrooms: two double rooms with a 'Jack and Jill' bathroom in between that has a bath, separate shower, loo and wash hand basin.
There is a further bedroom with a double bed that can also be made up as twin beds by prior request. The bathroom for this room has a bath with shower over, loo and wash hand basin.
Veer to the right for a twin room and another bedroom with three single beds. The bathroom for this right wing of the house has a free-standing bath, loo and 'his n hers' wash hand basins.
Outside are both decked and lawned areas - sit out here on the garden furniture provided to take in the sunshine and the views with a glass of wine...bliss! There is also ample parking available.
Derwas is located within the county of Conwy - from here you can easily access the Snowdonia coast, mountains, countryside and towns. Walks, places to climb, hike, play golf, fish and an array of other activities are all possible close by. Castles, museums, galleries, gardens and local market towns are all around and about too! Chester is less than half an hour away so this is an ideal holiday house for those coming from the north west of England. Stay here and recharge your batteries whilst also being able to explore the delights of North Wales - you can’t beat this holiday house and location!
The beds will be made made up as advertised, if you would like a different bed configuration please contact Menai Holidays 7 days before your arrival.
The pleasant seaside town of Abergele stands on the lovely North Wales coastline and is ideally positioned between the stunning Vale of Clwyd and the lovely Conwy Valley. Renowned for the impressive Gwrych Castle which overlooks the town, and its enormous sandy beach, the whole area offers safe bathing waters and excellent watersports facilities. There is also a coastal cycle path which runs along the Abergele seafront, and for walking enthusiasts, the Offa's Dyke pathway, the Clwydian Hill Range and beautiful Betws-y-Coed known as the "Gateway to Snowdonia" are all nearby. The beautiful castles of Rhuddlan, Bodelwyddan, Conwy and Caernarfon are not to be missed, and the delightful award-winning Victorian town of Llandudno, offering quality shops, restaurants, a fantastic dry ski slope and exciting cable car rides over the Great Orme, is within easy driving distance. There is plenty to do in this wonderful region at any time of the year!
Five bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x king, 1x king (zip/link option can be made as be twins by request), 1 x twin, 1 x room with 3 single beds.
1 x bathroom with bath, separate shower, loo and wash hand basin.
1 x bathroom has a bath with shower over, loo and wash hand basin.
1 x bathroom with free standing bath, loo and 'his n hers' wash hand basins.
1 x sitting room with open fire and access to decked area outside.
1 x sitting room with TV.
Open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room.
Open fire.
TV.
Range oven, fridge / freezer, a further under counter fridge, dishwasher, microwave and toaster.
Washing machine, tumble dryer.
WiFi.
Central Heating.
Wood burning stove.
Off road parking.
Travel Cot.
High chair.
Decked and lawned areas, garden furniture.
Bed linen and towels provided.
Rural location.
Note: There are stables close by and the horses should not be approached without permission.
Note: Small dogs preferable - First dog free, £20 for any additional dogs, The garden is not dog proof and neighbours a field that is often occupied by sheep.
Jo
The pictures on the site do not do it justice and it is so much bigger than advised. It was spotlessly clean, had everything you could need and more. We will be back again in the future and hopefully for longer. 5 *
Claire
The house is amazing, really spacious, comfortable and full of character. We loved our stay and spent most of it saying "we need to come back here"!
Emily
The house was perfect for us & very child friendly. 5* listing.
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