New Year Breaks In Wales

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Natalie - Verified booking

  Where do I start about this dream holiday!

  Wow! What an absolutely stunning property in the most beautiful setting! The view was just amazing; it looked like our own secret hideaway in the forest. We were greeted by 4 squirrels, so my girls were really excited! Then even more excited to see that Claire had left them strawberry milkshakes and mini cupcakes!! We loved how cosy it was, made even more so by the underfloor heating and fantastic lighting and the electric log burner. I loved that every detail had been thought of from the nuts to feed the squirrels, the log burner being for show so the kids didn't burn themselves, and the sign and flowers welcoming us. It was beautifully decorated and immaculately clean and tidy on arrival. Everything was provided for us to keep it this way too. There were robes and slippers for us to use in the sauna and a beautiful collection of aromatherapy oils. The sauna was wonderful and much appreciated addition, when we were after a fun, but relaxing holiday. I left there feeling so much better and after a long and stressful half term, it was just what we needed! The girls loved playing the board games, watching TV and most of all being outside feeding the squirrels and exploring the area. Even when it rained, the girls were having the best holiday. Claire was a perfect host. Before the holiday, she emailed to ask if we wanted to know places to visit and explore and where to eat. We definitely took her up on a few of her suggestions and these were fantastic. She asked which flavour milkshakes the girls would like and made sure she had thought of them as well as us. She came to greet us personally at the house and check we had everything we needed and checked back the next day which I thought was really thoughtful of her. We had no problems, but I know she would have sorted them instantly. She even came to say goodbye with a gift for us and the girls. She was the best host I have ever come across. I am so glad we chose the Nest for our family mini break. I couldn't have wished for a more perfect holiday. I highly recommend this place and we are all looking forward to staying again. Definitely 10/10 all round, I can not fault this property or host. Thank you for making our holiday so special.

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• Peter - Verified booking

  I wish I could give more stars for this amazing property but the app only allows 5.

  Shame. Anyway, to the review: Prior to arrival, I had a lovely message asking what time I expected to arrive for key handover. Lovely gesture, makes this feel less transactional and way more welcoming. Was asked to message 10 minutes before I arrived, which I duly did from a farm up the road that has a milk machine and donkeys!! More on that on a different review. Arrived at a very well directed and signposted lodge and what a view. David was waiting, and was very patient. David showed us around the lodge, and the surrounding land. Everything was well pointed out both inside and out, and full instructions provided for all things that needed them. Nothing was a problem, and both David and Sonia were on hand if anything was needed, which again is a lovely touch. David even showed us around the other lodge as it was unoccupied, and it's just as beautiful. The lodge itself was gorgeous, so well designed and laid out. Very well decorated. Everything you could possibly want is provided, including a lovely welcome basket. Very considerate. The view from the large bifold doors is outstanding, even on a rainy day! The last day looked like something out of silent hill! Privacy from the hot tub was excellent and the tub itself was immaculate. Probably the cleanest one I've seen. The rooms in the lodge are all excellent, perfectly sized with good storage. Massive bathtub in the main bathroom and large shower in the ensuite. The sofa and indeed all the chairs were very comfy. Excellent kitchen facilities and a huge fridge and freezer. Outside, plenty of places to sit and enjoy the view. Hot tub had speakers built in too! Extra luxury, but to be honest the sounds of the working farm were much nicer to listen to. On that subject, I took a little walk and met some of the young calves. How nice it was to give them chin scratches! I honestly cannot thank David and Sonia enough, what a place to stay. Even had the sweetest message after leaving! Would love to return, this place is an absolute gem, as are its hosts.

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  We had a lovely time and were surprised at the huge size of the upstairs bedroom and bathroom. Having a full size walk-in "rain" shower that I (6ft 3in) could fit under easily was great. We wanted a small cottage with a log burnder, which felt isolated with nobody around, and got exactly that. It was still close enough to town to get food/supplies easily. The internet connection was terrible (no bandwidth and huge network jitter and packet loss), but I was told this is going to be fixed soon. I resolved the issue by going into town and getting a 4g dongle device with O2 that got me a very consistnt/stable 10 megabit connection when I left it in the corner by the front door. My partner was getting 30 megabit with O2 on her phone inside the building but we didnt want to use up her limited data. I was getting hardly anything with EE on my phone, but that may be because I have a cheap phone. Suffice to say, *if* the internet is still not fixed, I would recommend bringing/getting a 4g dongle if you need any sort of internet access. It is worth noting that the CCTV is only on the outside of the building and not inside so you shouldn't need to worry about privacy concerns. We will very likely come again, and have already recommended it to our friends/family.

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• Yvonne - Verified booking

  We’ve just had the most wonderful and relaxing break at The Nest in Prestatyn which is so deserving of five stars.

  The superb quality of everything from soft furnishings & bedding to kitchen appliances, the attention to detail, the spotless cleanliness and the warm welcome we received were all absolutely outstanding. The facilities are of the very highest standard and Claire is a natural and brilliant host. We took all the information she gave us on local walks, restaurants and cafes and spent four magical days exploring and visiting different venues, returning each evening to a much needed and extremely relaxing sauna. Like The Nest, the sauna has well thought out features so temperature, music, lighting etc are all easily programmed to individual preferences. Aroma oils and robes are provided. Cyril, the visiting squirrel, loves monkey nuts (also provided) and will take them from your hand. He is very cute indeed. Now the secret is out I fear we will have difficulty booking our next stay! Thank you for looking after us so well and for the welcome bottle of Prosecco and luxury biscuits which were such a thoughtful and appreciated touch. The Nest exceeded our expectations by a mile and we look forward to revisiting in the summer. Warmest wishes, Y & A.

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• Richard - Verified booking

  Our stay at the Nest was perfect.

  Our host Claire could not of done anymore to make our visit exceptional . Claire was able to give excellent ideas on where to visit but also had brilliant knowledge of the local area . Claire’s recommendations absolutely enhanced our visit and her passion for the area really showed. Nothing has not been thought about for guests at the Nest . It’s incredibly comfortably and a perfect place to rest after exploring North Wales. Everything about the Nest is high quality. It’s been designed to maximise comfort of stay. The Nest feels very private and is a great place for a peaceful break . We loved seeing the friendly squirrel visit in the morning. The combination of the hosts care , the idilic location and the first class accommodation made our stay perfect . We stayed for a week and will be back again next year . The sauna is a must and is a real bonus feature . Would completely recommend for a getaway to explore North Wales absolute 5 stars from us .

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