The Old School

ID: S811316

  • Bedrooms 5
  • ・ Sleeps 10
  • ・ Pets 1

Guests say

The Old School in Denbigh is a highly praised cottage, celebrated for its spaciousness, well-equipped features, and beautiful, quiet location. Guests have enjoyed the games room, hot tub, and the thoughtful touches from the owners, including a welcome hamper. The property is ideal for family gatherings and offers a comfortable stay with attention to detail that enhances the holiday experience.

There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score.

The cottage is set in a beautiful, quiet location, with easy access to the offerings of North Wales, making it an ideal spot for a peaceful retreat.

Reviewers have noted the property as spacious and comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen and cosy amenities like a log burner, indicating a high level of comfort.

The property boasts a range of facilities including a games room, hot tub, and a well-equipped kitchen. A minor suggestion for additional kitchen utensils indicates room for slight improvement.

The owners' thoughtfulness is evident through good communication and a welcome hamper. While gifts for children are mentioned, it should be noted that such personal touches, though delightful, are not guaranteed.

About this property

The Old School is an impressive five bedroom property built in 1890 as the village school, nestled on the edge of the village of Llansannan, within a short walk of the village pub, shop, post office, large playing field, and bowling green, amidst open countryside, rolling hills, and with delightful scenic views. The property provides spacious accommodation for ten guests. A short drive will bring you to the North Wales coastal towns of Abergele and Colwyn Bay, and onto Llandudno and Conwy, whilst in the other direction you will arrive at Llanrwst and Betws-y-Coed, and into the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Perfect for a family getaway or a group celebration, this pet-friendly property boasts a hot tub, a games room, a pool table room, multi-level gardens, and flexible sleeping arrangements, offering all the essentials for a relaxing, countryside escape. Be welcomed by a private courtyard, with enough space for five cars, before taking a few steps leading up to the front door and a step down into the hallway. The property contains two staircases - the main staircase to four bedrooms and the family bathroom, and the second staircase to a separate suite with king-size bed, en-suite, sitting area and Smart TV. Be impressed by a spacious open-plan living, kitchen and dining area. There’s a fully-equipped kitchen with everything you’ll need for your break away, and a large 12-foot-long pine table providing ample space to enjoy your meals. Alternatively, if the sun is shining, why not dine alfresco in one of the two outside seating areas where you can grill up a feast on the barbecue, before indulging a long soak in the luxurious hot tub; you’ll certainly be spoilt for choice. As the name suggests, once a school, your new home-from-home pays homage to its origins, with educational books and games dotted around the living spaces, providing plenty of entertainment for the children of your group, whilst for adults, the open-plan living space offers a social hub, for preparing meals, dining, and popping bottles. For a relaxing nook, head to the sitting room, where you can light the woodburning stove and sink into the plush sofas on offer, whilst a games room and pool table room offers further space to break away and unwind. Five well-appointed bedrooms are on offer, including a super-king-size with en-suite and triple aspect views, two king-size rooms with en-suites, and two twins, all serviced by a family bathroom and a cloakroom. The Old School is the ideal base for you to explore the surrounding area and all that North Wales has to offer.

This small Welsh village is situated on the River Elwy, some five miles from the beautiful North Wales coastline and playing host to a few handy amenities, including a Post Office and two pubs. The seaside town of Abergele is within easy reach and is renowned for the impressive Gwrych Castle, which overlooks the town, along with its enormous sandy beach. Choose to ride the coastal cycle path, which runs along the Abergele seafront, while the Offa's Dyke pathway, the Clwydian Hill Range and Betws-y-Coed are all close by. The Victorian town of Llandudno makes a superb day out, with its two waterfronts, abundant shops, pubs and restaurants, and its two headlands, the Great Orme and the Little Orme. Stroll along the golden sand at the North Shore, or find the quieter West Shore more to your liking, with its sublime views towards Anglesey. Venue Cymru offers plenty of nighttime entertainment, with opera, ballet, musicals, comedy and visiting orchestras, all just a stone's throw from the promenade. Colwyn Bay has the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Eirias Park, a leisure centre, and many more shops, pubs and restaurants. You have so much to pass the time, for a real holiday experience to remember.

Accommodation

Five bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, double basin, and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite bathroom with bath, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request), 1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath, handheld shower, walk-in shower, basin, and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

Utility.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Games room, with table tennis, table football and air hockey.

Pool Table Room

Oil central heating.

Electric Range cooker with oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, 2 x dishwasher.

4 x Smart TV, DVD player, WiFi, selection of books, games, and DVDs, pool table, table football.

Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair, travel cot, and 5 x stairgate available.

Private driveway for 5 cars.

Multi-level garden, multiple patio areas, furniture, hot tub, charcoal barbecue.

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles.

Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.

Note: The front and rear gardens are multi-level, with paths, steps and patios; children should be supervised, and dogs should be kept on a lead.

Please note: This property only accepts a minimum of 7 nights booking, starting on a Friday.

Please note: EV charging is available for an additional cost.

Reviews (5)

  • Michael

    The cottage was everything and more. The attention to detail was outstanding, with everyone and everything considered. The owner’s communication is like nothing we’ve ever received and really appreciated. The only think I would say requires improvement is some extra kitchen scissors, teaspoons and chopping knives. When thinking the grand scheme of everything that’s literally the only thing. Would not hesitate to return and hope anyone who books enjoys their holiday as much as our three generational family . A credit to the owners xx

  • Laura

    I was so impressed, especially with how equipped the kitchen was! Everything from the DVD wall, the log burner and the hot tub really made our holiday amazing! We would 1000% go back again! The owners were so helpful throughout. The hamper on arrival was the perfect touch with teddies for the children to take home! Thank you so much for the perfect stay!

  • Steven

    Not only is it spacious and comfortable in size. The owners have kitted it out with everything that you would need for a week away. It is also set in a beautiful quiet location, that is only a short drive from all North Wales has to offer.

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