Guests say
Woodland Cottage in Llangollen is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and stunning location. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches from the hosts, the well-equipped facilities, and the property's proximity to local attractions and walks. The picturesque views and peaceful environment make it a favourite for many, with several guests expressing a desire to return.
The cottage consistently receives high marks for cleanliness, with numerous guests describing it as spotless and well-maintained.
The location is celebrated for its beautiful views and proximity to walking areas and local attractions, although a car is recommended for ease of travel.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, noting the cosy atmosphere and good heating. However, a few mentioned the mattresses could be improved.
The cottage is well-equipped, but some guests suggested additional instructions for appliances and minor enhancements. The lack of a shower and a small fridge were noted drawbacks.
Many guests were delighted by the thoughtful gestures, such as welcome gifts and provisions for dogs. While these are appreciated, it's noted that such extras are a courtesy and not guaranteed.
About this property
An attractive, stone-built cottage set within the rural countryside of North Wales, a short distance to the famous town of Llangollen. Woodland Cottage is perfectly suited for a couple or a small family looking to explore this wonderful part of Wales, with a beautiful base to come back to each evening. The interior enjoys a wonderful blend of character features and contemporary styling, ensuring a welcoming base that a family of all ages and tastes will enjoy. After taking in the far-reaching views of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, be welcomed into a well-equipped kitchen, which houses all the essentials to cook up some delicious home-cooked meals.
Upon arrival, you will be delighted to find a wonderful welcome pack to make your stay even more memorable. Gather your loved ones around the dining table to tuck into your breakfast or dinner and to plan the days ahead. During the winter months, you will be delighted by the roaring woodburning stove that awaits you within the sitting room, where you can curl up on plush sofas and tune into the TV to catch up on all of your favourite TV programmes. The elegant styling continues up on the first-floor, where you will find a king-size double bedroom and a twin bedroom, each using the bathroom complete with a bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
If you are visiting during the summer months, spend a moment or two within the charming garden area, where you can soak up the surroundings with a glass of something chilled in hand, or enjoy a relaxing moment on the traditional church pew with a good book. If you can tear yourself away from this spot, head to the village of Cefn Mawr, where you will find a selection of amenities, including shops and pubs, or take a short drive up the Panorama and enjoy a spot of lunch at the Prospect Garden Tea Room. To keep you busy whilst staying at Woodland Cottage, venture a little further to Llangollen, where you can explore the ruins of Castell Dinas Bran, visit the heritage railway or enjoy its selection of quality amenities.
Further afield attractions include the National Trust property of Chirk Castle and the historic city of Chester. Woodland Cottage promises to be a refreshing getaway for the whole family.
Cefn Mawr is a small village within the County Borough of Wrexham in North Wales. Within the village you will find a selection of shops and pubs as well as a good range of places to eat. Within close reach is the town of Llangollen, complete with its range of quality amenities, scenery of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and opportunities for outdoor adventure lovers.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms; 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
4 tier bike rack, ironing facilities.
Oil central heating and a woodburning stove (logs not included).
Induction hob, electric oven, fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine, ironing facilities, WiFi and TV.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Welcome pack and free-range eggs when available.
Tesco delivery can be ordered pre-arrival.
Off-road parking.
Enclosed garden area with furniture.
Two pets welcome (but not to be left in the property unattended).
Sorry, no smoking allowed.
Pub within 1.4 miles, shop within 2.3 miles.
Reviews (64)
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Alison
First impressions were good, nice views and cosy log burner. However, there were two main and significant problems. The TV didn't work properly so we were unable to watch any of the planned tv programmes we had been looking forward to. The screen kept displaying an error message which said 'weak or no signal, check your aerial and connection'. After contacting the host, he replied that the WiFi speeds were OK, but that the aerial may have been affected by a previous storm, and there was nothing he could do. All channels had the same problem. The biggest problem for us is that it took hours to cook our Christmas dinner. Even to pre heat the oven was a trial in itself, and it took hours to produce our meal. The owner's response was that it only runs on a 13amp fuse and isn't connected to a main wire so isn't as hot or powerful as a normal oven. In fact you can only use one shelf at a time! Surely this should be made clear at the outset and in the description of the cottage prior to booking. I don't think this cottage is fit for purpose for a Christmas break. The cottage was originally part of the owners house, which they sectioned off to make a stand alone cottage for holiday lets. Also , I would agree with other comments from previous guest reviews and an entry in the guest book which mentions that their child took a nasty fall, that the stairs are extremely steep, and I feel that this should also be mentioned in the description, since this could be a big problem for some guests. There is also a mini fan heater in the cupboard of the main bedroom which lacks a safety cut out function. So whilst I appreciate the gesture of biscuits and a Christmas card on arrival, I would much prefer to have had a good Christmas meal and a tv that worked.
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Ingrid
I found the welcome pack very useful, with plenty of ideas and information for places to visit. My only concern would be that the garden was advertised as 'enclosed ' but for smaller dogs it would have been easy for my dog, a terrier, to get through the gate and so I had to keep her on the lead in the garden.
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Graham
Ideal location for exploring the area.