Dog Friendly Cottages in Wales

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Mrs Smith - Verified booking

  The cottage is great - completed to a very high standard and very clean. We visited the local pub at the end of the road which was lovely and the staff extremely friendly. The milk shed opposite was nice offering fresh milk, eggs, honey etc. The park opposite was great for our dog, she loved going over there for a run! We also had a lovely walk up to Paxtons Tower, lovely views over the area. However, we were very concerned that the back boundary fence was quite low and contained 2 rows of barbed wire! considering this is supposed to be a dog and child friendly property we felt this was a huge safety issue. If not remedied there will be a nasty accident for either a dog or a child. There are sheep in the field at the back of the property and this makes that boundary very interesting to a dog! There was also a significant gap at the end of the fence separating it from next door (Cliftonville House) - we blocked this off with a wheelie bin and next door wasn't occupied so not a huge problem but it will pose a problem when the 2 properties are rented out at the same time. When we arrived it was a hot and sunny weekend - there was no shade in the garden - we would recommend a patio umbrella or canopy. We also would have appreciated knowing in advance that logging was taking place on the nearly hillside - at 7.30am each morning we were woken up by chainsaws and heavy machinery - we appreciate this is beyond the property owners control but i think a notice on the booking site making people aware of this would have been appropriate and courteous. I assume at some stage this will cease but for now it is a nuisance! No welcome pack which was a shame :( - it would have been a nice touch. If these issues are addressed we think it would a lovely holiday rental.

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• Adele - Verified booking

  Excellent instructions to find the cottage and a warm hello from the owner next door.

  Fresh eggs, flowers and Welsh cakes provided and a small bottle of milk. All looked lovely .. but then I started to notice that the cottage needed a good clean. In the kitchen the outside of the kettle was stained with splashes of cooked food. The top of the toaster was covered in crumbs. An old and stained brush, cloth and sponge had been left to use by the sink (new cloth and sponge avialable under sink). Kitchen radio, dirty, grey. Top of microwave rusty. Inside of microwave under glass plate dirty. Lumps of black hair on the bedroom floor (dog?) Blanket on foot of double bed covered in black hair. Sheet/duvet on lower bunk bed covered in dog hairs and lower sheet gritty to the touch. Dead flies on the windowsills. Extension lead in bedroom covered in black hair and stained. I could go on (I took photos). The following day I went to see the owner to ask about the dog hair and the sheets. I was told a couple of black labs had stayed a few weeks back! They did volunteer to come in and clean and change the sheets. I took clean sheets for the bottom bunk bed and changed them myself. I felt uncomfotable with the general state of cleanliness. One ring on the cooker also did not appear to work. The cottage is in a lovely location. Comfy beds and a pretty garden ... BUT it needs a good scrub from top to bottom. The kitchen was well equipped. But found black hairs again in some dishes and on plates. We ran everything we intended to use through the dishwasher. I feel unhappy about publishing all of this and can only assume we were unlucky at this property, as no one has mentioned cleanliness as an issue before.

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• Josephine - Verified booking

  This was our second stay since last year.

  ( We enjoyed it so much that we booked again as soon as we got back.) The peace we get from staying here is second to none. Each morning we get up to fresh boiled eggs then go off exploring. Sometimes we’ve thought Wales was closed because we seemed to be the only ones on the roads driving! The people are friendly and smiley. The beaches are wonderful. The views are outstanding. We even enjoyed the 20 mph speed limit at times because it gave us a chance to be nosey at the passing houses etc! I’ve read some of the reviews and must say none of the negative ones apply when we’ve stayed here. The bed is ultra comfy. We sleep so well here in the quiet and darkness. The wrap around garden is dog friendly and you can watch the sun set and rise. The dipping swifts and bird sounds along with the occasional sheep, cattle and chickens all make for a relaxing stay also. I even heard an owl- not having heard one since childhood. The cottage was clean and so were the utensils etc. The sheets are spotless as are the white towels. Every thing you need for a stay is here. If you expect never to find a cobweb or a spec of dust then I suggest you don’t book to stay in a cottage that is a converted barn in the middle of a field! Thank you Diane and family for looking after us so well.

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• Samantha - Verified booking

  Our first impression of the property was great, the description on the Sykes website is accurate.

  A very rural, peaceful setting. The cottage is warm, cosy and very comfortable. It was well equipped with everything needed for making meals. Sadly, we soon realised the property was not very clean, particularly the kitchen and bathroom. The windowsills had flies on and skirting boards were so dusty with dog hair (possibly) on them. We had to clean the bath before we could use it. We washed all the kitchen crockery, cutlery and equipment before using., and sprayed all the surfaces with antibacterial spray. Everything just seemed a bit grubby. One ring on the hob didn't work. One side of the toaster wouldn't stay down so had to keep a figure on it to toast the bread. It's such a super property, but needs a couple of days spent cleaning and general maintenance. The garden is lovely and has sun morning and evening. The bifolds were great on a sunny day, with our dogs able to go on and out. To make it fully enclosed for dogs the gate needs to be kept closed. I would recommend this property, just hoping it has a good spring clean ! The flowers, Welsh cakes, fresh eggs and milk was much appreciated.

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• Lycia - Verified booking

  Perfect accommodation and fantastic location.

  Couldn't want any more with the accommodation. Quiet rural location, great views, underfloor heating so nice and warm in October, comfy beds, everything you need in the kitchen, great wet room, always lots of hot water and a good signal for the TV. For those concerned about wifi, there was enough for 3 of us to access emails/social media/game/make bookings etc. There wasn't a phone signal, but we have EE wifi calling, but there was a signal just up the road. The location is fantastic for exploring North Wales, with great walks on your doorstep, especially Bryn Alyn, which is a must - and if you can't walk up/down steep hills, there is a gentle walk to the top from Pant Du Road.

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