About this property
Tenandeleven Cottage is a characterful stone house in Henllan, Denbighshire. Set over three floors with a bubbling hot tub, two woodburning stoves and elevated countryside views, making it a superb choice for families and friends exploring North Wales. Pull up from the road and take in the stone exterior, front patio with potted plants and the charm of the church next door before stepping through the porch to leave coats and shoes behind and into the hallway. To the left, the sitting room settles you in with wooden floors, a corner sofa and love chair gathered around a woodburning stove, while the games table invites slower evenings spent by the fire with views stretching out beyond the windows. Just beyond, the snug offers a second place to unwind with a TV, books and DVDs, alongside a sofa bed for flexible sleeping and a second woodburning stove adding extra warmth. The first of the four bedrooms is found on this floor, a twin with a TV and DVD player for late-night movies. Upstairs, the rest of the bedrooms are neatly arranged, including a king-size with TV, artwork, and a nature-inspired mural, a double with a dressing table, and a bunk room softened with an armchair, while the bathroom combines a bath and corner shower with countryside views and a separate shower room supports easy mornings. Head down to the lower-ground floor where the dining room, dressed with patterned wallpaper, artwork and a bench seat, leads through to the kitchen, where a granite island draws everyone together and an electric fire set within a stone inglenook adds character as meals come together. A nearby utility with washing machine, tumble dryer, basin and separate WC keeps everything running smoothly. Settle around the table for meals before drifting into the conservatory, where seating invites you to slow the pace before stepping outside to the patio and decking, complete with furniture, barbecue and that all-important hot tub, perfectly placed to take in the surrounding views, while a side gate leads towards the local pub and nearby towns offer shops and essentials within easy reach.When you are ready to explore further, Denbigh makes an easy first outing. Walk up to Denbigh Castle and take in its striking ruins, broad views and sense of local history, then slow the pace at Cae Dai Trust where gardens, greenery and open space create a gentler change of scene, before rounding off the visit with a stop at Denbigh Museum to uncover more of the town’s story. St Asaph offers a different flavour of day out, where the cathedral brings stained glass, historic character and a strong sense of place, riverside paths invite an easy wander beside the water, and the town itself gives you the chance to pause for lunch before continuing on. Ruthin is also well worth making time for, with Ruthin Castle providing a dramatic backdrop for a stroll, Nantclwyd y Dre offering a glimpse into centuries of Welsh life, and Ruthin Craft Centre bringing together exhibitions, design and a chance to browse something a little different. Tenandeleven Cottage is a superb base for exploring Denbighshire.
The small North Wales village of Henllan is situated between Denbigh and the Diamond Jubilee City of St Asaph. The village offers a shop/Post Office and a pub, which serves good food. St Asaph was awarded city status in 2012 and is best known for its magnificent white cathedral. In September, the city comes alive with the arrival of the North Wales International Music festival, which takes place across numerous locations, culminating for the last few years in a television finale, broadcast from the cathedral. Nearby Denbigh dates back to the 11th century and boasts the remains of a 13th century castle, perched on a steep hill above the town, with its stunning castle walls walk and commanding some superb views over the surrounding countryside. The town is seeped in Welsh culture and boasts itself as the home of many Welsh literary giants, including 17th century poet and author, Twm o’r Nant, famous for performing his light-hearted ‘anterliwtiau’ interludes or short plays in the area, famous 19th century printer Thomas Gee who established the well-known Gee Press works in the town, and more recently home of the ‘queen of our literature’, Kate Roberts. Denbigh is a busy little town, with a variety of shops and pubs, and a number of events including walking festivals, beer festivals, the Denbigh and Flint Annual Show, the Clay Art Potters Market and a monthly People's market. Henllan is a superb touring base for discovering the sights and history of the Clwydian Range’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, plus the stunning lakes of Llyn Brenig and Llyn Alwen, a haven for cycling, mountain biking, walking and fishing in North Wales. You are also within easy reach of Conwy, Llandudno, Snowdonia, Angelsey and Chester.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x double, 1 x bunk, 1 x ground-floor twin with TV.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Lower-ground kitchen.
Lower-ground utility.
Lower-ground dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
snug with woodburning stove and sofa bed.
Lower-ground conservatory
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, airfryer.
Smart TV with Sky, 2 x TV, selection of books and DVD, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars with further roadside parking available.
Garden with patio, decking, furniture, barbecue, and hot tub.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: The sofa bed and trundle bed is for flexible sleeping arrangements only, the cottage sleeps a maximum of eight guests