Christmas Cottages in Wales

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Martin - Verified booking

  We've just got back from staying in "Sun Trevor Barn One" for 4 nights in December 2021, and had a great time.

  Paul is a great host - very knowledgeable about the local area, lots of recommendations and clearly takes pride in his properties as well as the local area - and rightly so! We stayed in Barn one which is the smallest of the 3 barns but the one with the all important hot tub outside! The barn/cottage was immaculate. Very clean, all new decor and fitted out to a very high standard. It's clear they have invested a lot of money and effort into making this a modern accommodation - it's fitted with everything from Amazon Alexas to a Smart TV to Nest thermostats with underfloor heating, there is everything you need. The outdoor hot tub is very nice. It's a full size tub with the usual controls - but with views over the local mountains that make it special! Paul checks the pH and water level on a daily basis and the water was crystal clear and foam-free throughout our stay. The pub next door is very friendly, and if you can grab a seat on the comfy sofa by the fire, you won't ever want to leave! The Pub Manager is a very friendly chap who clearly knows a lot about the pub trade, as well as being able to take a superb photograph! He gave us some great tips for exploring the local area - Top bloke and a real asset to the pub. The Sun Trevor restaurant is great with a nice selection of wholesome food at fair prices. We ate there for Sunday lunch, which was excellent. Other local places we ate during our trip were Fouzi's (good) and Three Eagles (exceptional) - both in Llangollen. Taxis were a bit tricky to book - The recommended taxi company "Castle Taxis" had switched their phones off and were not responding to messages - but we managed to get very good service from Z-Cars in Llangollen. Each time they turned up in the right place at the right time and were reasonably priced, so give them a try. Llangollen town centre is a 20 minute brisk walk away from Sun Trevor..... the Aqueduct is an hour or so walk (well worth seeing!)....... the quarry is well worth a visit (ask Paul for details of the hidden footpath!)..... and of course the castle is a must-see. The horseshoe pass is also worth a look as well as the Wier. So in summary this is a great accommodation in a lovely area to visit for a short break, with lots to see - and the Sun Trevor is a great place to eat, drink and sleep!

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• 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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• Joanne - Verified booking

  Just returned home from a week at Barn 1 and it's one of the best cottages we have ever stayed in.

  The owners, Paul and Katy, along with all the staff at the sun trevor pub, were really friendly, nothing was too much for them.The barn was spotless, with lots of basics provided on arrival, including treats for our dog. The hot tub was enjoyed by us all and the beds were comfortable. We enjoyed some nice walks on the canal into local towns and a trip out to chirk, the cake cafe was a nice treat too! We also had a day out in Llanduddno experiencing the cable cars and tram up the great orme. The food in the pub next door was consistently excellent and we even had a go at the charity pub quiz on Wednesday night! All in all an excellent place and we will definitely be back. Thanks paul and katy.

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• Janet - Verified booking

  I spent a week for my 60th Birthday at Trevor Barn 1 with my husband, brother and sister in law and I can honestly say we all had an absolutely wonderful time.

  From the moment we arrived Katy & Paul could not be more helpful . They are such lovely hosts. The Barn was everything that was described and more ... Very clean, very comfortable , very homely, very warm and well equipped. The hot tub was amazing just what we needed after our lovely scenic long walks . And the iceing on the cake was the absolute delicious food that was served in katy & Paul's pub . We took food with us but ended up eating in the pub 4 nights out of the 7 as the meals were definitely 10 out of 10 and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly . We can truly recommend Trevor Barns and we will be back ... Jan , Cliff, Sue & Dave x

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• Ian - Verified booking

  (Reviewing from our holiday in June).

  Stunning location, with fabulous views. The farmhouse was perfect for us. We thought we would be making full use of the pool table during our stay, but we had the most amazing weather so we spent most of our time out and about and sitting outside the farmhouse. There is everything you could need to make your stay enjoyable, and would recommend this accommodation to anyone. The only slightly negative comment we would make is that the wall at the front of the property is quite low so if you have dogs, you will need to be aware of this because of the proximity of the sheep and cows in the fields. We didn't leave our dogs unattended whilst outside.

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