About this property
A detached former farmhouse once forming part of the Chirk Castle estate, located in a secluded spot just above the market town of Llangollen, enjoying far reaching views and open countryside. Perfect for families or friends wishing to escape from it all, this isolated retreat is something special, oozing with character and charm from start to finish. Enter the accommodation via the porch, where you will arrive at a farmhouse kitchen/diner, which brings a sense of the countryside indoors. Whether preparing your favourite meals or dining with your loved ones, this is a homely place to unwind in comfort. Two sitting rooms rest on the ground floor, the first comes as a cosy snug with a selection of seating, whilst the second boasts an enchanting dining area, joined by an L-shaped sofa and exposed beams. Wherever you choose to relax, simply sit back and enjoy the warmth from the woodburning stove, tucked away beneath exposed stonework and antique furniture. Cosy up in the one-of-a-kind, en-suite double bedroom come night time, or choose between the two first floor doubles, elevated by a front-facing or south-facing view. The same sense of quirkiness continues to the twin set-up, and a family bathroom ties this all together in a quality fashion. If you can steer yourself away from the interior, make the most of the hillside, rural walks, and acres of scenery located directly on your doorstep. Within a mile walk of the National Trust Chirk Castle and grounds, 2 miles to Llangollen town centre to look around the many shops set next to the River Dee.The Llangollen steam railway, the horseshoe waterfalls and Castell Dinas Brân are all local attractions worth visiting.The world heritage site of the Pontcysyllte aqueduct is also within close reach. Snowdonia National Park is less than 30miles away, where you can enjoy lots of scenic walks, and is perfect for a day out with the family.The Roman walled city of Chester is less than a 30 minute drive, where you can visit the Cathedral.
A part of Wales not to be missed.
The village of Pontfadog is home to a pub serving real ale and home cooked food. Close by lies Wrexham and within twenty minutes, you can lose yourself in the Welsh hills, be fascinated by the Roman remains in Chester, or view the rich historical past within Wrexham County Borough. Visit Minera Lead Mines and Country Park and Ty Mawr Country Park with its collection of animals and pleasant walks both in the Wrexham area.
Accommodation
Property has the ability to split into 2 separate properties both self contained allowing 2 separate groups to stay in keeping with current guidelines.Eight bedrooms.
1 x double with en-suite, 1 x double (with bunk bed option above double bed, together sleeping three), 3 x double, 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Sitting/diner with woodburning stoveIf you wish to book the whole property:* Large living room with woodburner and TV.
* Large kitchen and dining table.
* Small kitchen with dining table to fit 6 people.
* Utility room with dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer.
* Twin bedroom
* 2 x double bedrooms.
* 1 x double bedroom with freestanding bath.
* 1 x triple bedroom with bunk beds (double and single)
* 1 x double bedroom with log burner.
* 1 x family bathroom with bath.
* 2 x en-suite bedrooms.
* 2 x family bathroom with shower.
* Onsite parking.
* Open garden.
* Covered patio area with seating.
Oil central heating with 2 x woodburners.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, 2 x TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books, games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and Highchair on request.
Off road parking.
Dining room table for 17 people.
Lockable bike storage.
Fire pit.
Well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles and pub 1 mile.
Note: There is not a sofa bed at this property.
Note: Access to the property is down a unmetalled farm track with 2 cattle grids, this track is maintained by the Chirk Estate.
Please note this property has a good house keeping bond of £200.
Please note - If you are booking hen/ stag/ similar bookings please call us prior to making your booking.Please note: This property has a £400 good housekeeping bond for booking made from 07/06/23 and onwards.
Reviews (48)
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Elizabeth
We were a group of friends (mostly couples) come together to celebrate my 50th birthday. The bedrooms were delightful, full of character and we especially loved all the roll-top baths (plenty of boiling hot water!) We enjoyed dining around the large kitchen table, in fact we had a Tudor style banquet dressed in tudor costumes on one day (my birthday request) It was really handy having 2 fully stocked kitchens with such a large group. The communal lounge in the centre of the house became our favourite space, and has a huge log burner that made our evening time very cosy. We were lucky with the weather and spent one day playing KUBB on the lawn while sipping cocktails on the patio. There's a chiminea fire pit that we all sat round one evening, admiring the stars. But the best thing about the cottage is its location- it's so peaceful and relaxing, with just the birds and the sheep and cows for company and a great view from the patio/ garden over the hillside. We loved it so much, we are planning to return. It's a treasure of a cottage, we didn't want to leave.
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Mark
On arrival the property was grubby (dirty floors and surfaces, especially in the kitchen, where they were both dirty and sticky. The kitchen table had dried food stuck in the large gaps between the table top planks. Cutlery was dirty and some baking trays were stored away covered in grease. We didnât see any live mice, but evidence of their presence was beneath and around the fridge. If one had died, that would explain the smell around the bin area in the kitchen. The owners information pack states that they do not clean cutlery and utensils - but given what we found, other areas of basic cleaning and building repair were also lacking. A substantial amount of time and money was spent in cleaning the house and getting it to a level hopefully suitable for the group ranging from 4weeks, to 93years. Unfortunately, we werenât quick enough, of the 15 in the group, 14 went down with stomach bugs⦠The illnesses meant we only left the property from Sunday onwards to go shopping for cleaning and medical supplies. The bedroom off the kitchen has a large area of black mould on the wall. The settees are generally grubby, old and not of a good standard. Some of the kitchen chairs need to be replaced, which I was told had been noted in a previous review (November?). Numerous double glazed units are blown, with condensation and lime scale inside (so not a recent occurrence). Some windows cannot be opened - the retaining stays are missing, so the unit would be swinging in the wind. Some external doors are ill fitting, with clear gaps, causing draughts and water ingress. There is a trip hazard (step) in the middle of one of the upstairs bedrooms. It is carpeted, but without any contrast. As a result, my mother had a fall. More could be said about the place, but you should have got the picture by now. We did not contact the owners about what we found - apart from possibly the cutlery and baking trays, all of the issues were clearly visible. Our opinion was the state of the property and contents were of an acceptable standard and presentation to the owners. In any case, they would not have been able to rectify dirty settees, windows etc. and our expectation about getting someone else to clean surfaces etc, was not high. We left a day early. An earlier departure was not possible as some of the group were not well enough to travel before Thursday. I was left with the impression that the property is offered as a money-making resource, rather than a place that is cherished. There is a house-keeping deposit supposedly in operation. However, if the owners canât take on âextraâ cleaning to turn the property around (presumably between Friday 10am and 4pm), then imposing a house-keeping âfineâ will not clean it either. This place needs a dedicated cleaner and handyman to be employed for the turn round time each week. My recommendation is to avoid the place - we wonât be returning. If you do go, on the current presentation and cleaning regime, you will be very much reliant on how the previous occupants have left the place - but you should have plenty of hot water for cleaning!
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Sarah
Kids loved exploring the grounds and plenty to do to keep the adults entertained in the 'pub' with darts and pool.