Dog Friendly Lodges & Log Cabins In Denbighshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Claire - Verified booking

  We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay at Enia lodge.

  It was everything we were looking for to escape our busy lives and just switch off and relax. First thing to mention is that the map on Sykes Cottages doesn’t take you to the right place. Best to use what 3 words and type in ///ship.simmer.frost. It’s obvious when you’re in the right place as you can clearly see the lodges from the road and there’s a clear entrance. It’s an absolutely stunning lodge, clean and cosy, and very well laid out to accommodate 4 guests although there were only 2 of us and a little basket of complimentary snacks which was a lovely touch. Having read others reviews, we would agree that space for storage was a bit of a challenge as the bedrooms are snug and with no underbed space, and just a coat hanger rail, it did mean our suitcases had to be kept at the side of the beds that we’d have to step over, but there are small drawers in the bedside tables. We used the 2nd bedroom for storage but would be a bit more challenging for a family of 4, but should not put you off staying at this beautiful place! The beds were comfy, I would say they’re about medium firmness, we have a firmer mattress at home but had no issues and had good nights sleep. Mattresses are a personal preference and it’s impossible to get it right for everyone, so anyone concerned about mattresses should consider bringing their own suitable topper instead of giving this lovely place less of a rating! We do feel that instead of the sofa in the kitchen, it would be a good idea for some kind of wardrobe space to be placed there instead, as there is a lovely sofa in the little snug lounge anyway. The kitchen had everything we needed and all the condiments are provided (tea, coffee, sugar, UHT milk, but we did bring our own milk just in case). There were adequate toilet rolls and fairy liquid, sponge and tea towels provided for dishes. We didn’t use the dishwasher as there were only 2 of us. One thing we didn’t think of to bring was cooking oil for the pans. We only used the frying pan but a small amount of oil would have been useful to have there as the pan isn’t non stick! We did go and buy some but the food still stuck in the frying pan, although it helped. The hot tub was amazing! Perfect for soaking after a long hike! Top tip for anyone using this in the winter months and there’s only 2 of you, if you only fold half of the lid back it stops the water cooling too quickly, and then you also have a platform to put your plastic glasses on, as there isn’t really anything around it to rest them on securely. The floating drinks holder is not worth the risk! We are lucky to only live 45 mins away from this place and we cannot wait to come back again for another escape! Thank you so much to the owners for creating such a lovely place. We will be recommending to friends and family!!

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• Emma - Verified booking

  Arrived a little later for checkin as unfortunately SatNav took us on a detor!

  Once we had arrived, we were met by the cutest Lodge, Besti! Every room we went in we coo'd and ahhh'd over because each room was cute and perfect for it's use. The added touch of Christmas decorations was amazing, I did remember reading about possible decorations but a tree with lights, festive cushions, wreath and a centre piece was above our expectation. With us being a family of 4 we had 2 bedrooms with 1 ensuite and a 'family bathroom' both very similar in size. Again, small but perfectly formed, very modern and clean too! The living room had the tree and a corner sofa with a TV - perfect for Christmas movies! Both bedrooms were with double beds (unfortunately, my two aren't fans of sharing beds so they took it in turns to sleep on a sofa and one in the bed - they did talk about wishing it was bunk beds instead). The rooms had a small pole with coathangers for a wordrobe, again, cleverly designed due to the size of the lodge, with 2x bedside cabinets. The kitchen area was the centre of the lodge with a fully fitted kitchen, integrated appliances, a lovely oak dining table & a sofa! We managed to make a full Christmas dinner and had no issues, oven & hob really easy to use - dishwasher not marvellous (although we don't own a dishwasher so wasn't too sure if we had used it properly - potentially needs a deep clean as some of the glasses & plates still had water marks on them) it did not effect our stay so no big deal! Onto the hot tub....WOW! Perfect on an evening, with an outdoor fridge & table area. It was so lovely to sit & relax with a glass (plastic glasses due to the request of the owners guide) of prosecco watching the sheep and the hills. We were lucky in the fact there wasn't many guests on site so it really felt like we were alone and had the whole garden space (which was fenced off from the sheep but plenty of room to feel like open space) to ourselves. We did have an issue with the hot tub as it became abit smelly a few days in, so we attempted to empty the water and contact the guest services who were helpful and talk my husband through the process. Around the lodge, we saw sooo many sheep & pheasants. It was so picturesque, we all enjoyed the scenery & nature. Apart from the lodge, we were able to drive short distances to various National Parks for dog walks and searching for waterfalls. We visited ZipWorld which was a lovely afternoon out. We got home, unpacked and are looking at dates again for next year - definitely recommend. Thankyou for such a special Christmas.

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• Yusuf - Verified booking

  On the face of it, the property was extremely cosy and had many positives.

  The location was brilliant, with shops like Aldi, home bargains petrol stations close by, good parking, interior decor was charming and homely, really appreciated the brownies on entry, hot tub was excellent, and table tennis and board games were well stocked, water pressure was excellent. However there were a few issues, mostly minor, but a few major ones which dampened the stay, and would've been ideal to have some warning ahead of time. We appreciate that all may not have been given, but for the price point, and comparing with previous experiences, there were some expectations missed. Minor: - The kitchen wasn't very well stocked. Salt and pepper shakers were empty, there was no oil, there was no chopping board (or atleast we didn't find one) - The bathroom had no toiletries and only one spare tissue roll - There was no table football as advertised Major: - Bed was extremely squeaky, to the point we were woken up multiple times during the night - The 'game room' seemed like it would be a room in itself from the listing, however, it turned out to be the garage with the door removed so it was always open. This is fine, except for the fact it seemed like the garage area hadn't been cleaned in a while so there was a lot of dust and cobwebs which made the space a little unpleasant to use. THINGS TO NOTE FOR GUESTS: - Not obvious from the listing, but there is another property right next-door and while the house itself is private, the hot tub is clearly visible to the neighbouring house. This wasn't an issue for us, but maybe for others.

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• Karen - Verified booking

  Hmmmmmm...

  ..Sweeping Cobwebs!! And spider heaven... I used the vacuum and went over every room! Sooo many historic cobwebs. Unfortunately vacuum cleaner useless too...so I can understand why the gaps and edges were not done as nozzle doesn't come apart and it's missing a wheel! I also cleaned the 2 bathroom sinks and toilet as these were dirty. The bathroom radiator towel rails had splash marks too so not cleaned. Blinds in all rooms thick with dust (I didn't attempt them!) We had a list of issues on arrival...the 2 phone numbers on the wall are useless! One is the old number not even on the network and the other one is an ex partner! Also...Tracy (who Sykes recommends to call) we also had no reply from! It wasn't until the Wednesday that a couple of maintenance guy's who my husband saw on site eventually did come in and placed 2 new bulbs in cooker hood, mended the window (handle on wrong so wasn't locking), battery in the wall clock and correct cable for the dvd player!! It's the attention to detail that's missing in this lodge which is described as a luxury pad for 2! Now...on a plus! Hot tub just lovely, and very private. Bed, very comfortable and huge. Towels supplied lovely. Private Lodge and in a lovely area to explore. Please listen to and act on these issues... I think things have just been missed over time and let slip. A really good spring clean...and a few new bits of furniture I'm sure will make a massive difference to future guests visiting.... And remove the numbers from the wall and update!! Karen

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• Keeley - Verified booking

  The property was beautiful and well maintained.

  The views are incredible and it didnt go unnoticed that every aspect of the design and layout of the lodge was around getting the best of the views. The welcome basket of snacks was a lovely gesture and every detail was thought of from toilet roll and hand soup in every bathroom to dishwasher tablets, surface spray and and a selection of cloths in the kitchen. The fresh milk ready in the fridge along with supplied tea, coffee and sugar just added to the luxurious feel. The hot tub and outside breakfast bar and fridge are impressive. It was great to get there and the hot tub up to temperature and ready to go. We loved spending the time on there watching the sunsets and sunrise, the views and the sheep. The kitchen was fitted and provided with everything needed and the while lodge provided comfort and luxury Nit picking and personal preference even though there is the breakfast bar type set up outside as it is under the cover of the lodge porch it would be amazing to have a picnic table or something on the grass area close to the bbq so when its sunny you can sit in the sun as the sun doesn't really get onto the covered area. But that is personal preference as we like to sit in the sunshine (whens its actually out ) We absolutely loved our stay and have already spread the word and shared the link to the property to friends and family as well as decided a date when to book again for ourselves.

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