Dog Friendly Cottages in Corwen

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Louise - Verified booking

  I am being very detailed in my description to help.

  Lovely woodstove which we used some of the evenings which was cosy. The house was adequately equipped, with tea and coffee and oil.... Which was handy. We thought there was going to be a washing machine, which unfortunately there wasn't. This would have been a great help. Lovely light conservatory, but quite dusty. We didn't use dishwasher as there was plenty of hot water. Loved the sink. There were no cloths though to wipe surfaces although there was a nice new sponge. No bin bags to be able to replace, so we weren't able to get rid of the rubbish. The place was very musty and hadn't been aired out, resulting in the air quality being very poor and damp. This was a concern as I have damaged lungs from radiotherapy. It was cold when we arrived, as the lady was away until the Monday evening. (didn't see anyone till Friday morning when we were going out even though she said she would call in on the Tuesday) The heating dials on the radiators were grimy, I cleaned a few. I phoned and we were directed to search the Internet to find out the instructions for the heating. My concern is because I don't feel it was cleaned properly and especially in line with covid instructions. The TV system was old. You couldn't use the TV and dvd player at the same time, you had to change the scart over, it was very basic and difficult to find stations as a lot were unobtainable. The carpets need a deep clean which will help to clean the air and dampness. The bath hadn't been cleaned as there was soap scum which I discovered even after rinsing the bath around before having a bath. These are basic cleaning practices, especially when different people are using the property, and especially in line with covid. The tap system was very nice, but the shower cord would not pull on to switch on the shower, so we were unable to use the shower. In the bathroom, the floor edge/skirting by the bath was in need of a good scrub. It was grimy behind the door. The shower screen seal was in desperate need of being bleached, along with the plastic cover on the window shelf. It was very comfortable and spacious. The part in front of the house that we had to pass to get to the cottage was untidy with pallets and wood lying around. Also it was slated crazy paving but lots had come up and were lying around too, it didn't feel safe to walk on. These are my observations, as cleaning has been my profession. I hope this helps everyone. Thanks, Louise

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• Heather - Verified booking

  The bungalow was very comfy and clean but the reason we booked was for the garden with the pet friendly site ie garden however immediatley on arrival this was spoilt by the owners two pomeranian dogs.

  our dog a whippet is very friendly and tolerates all small dogs as my daughter has two terriers but these two came flying out straight to the conservatory door barking vicously and even when i brought my dog out to introduce her they kept up the loud barking tirade eventually after several minutes we put our dog inside whilst the owner kept talking to us letting her dogs keep barking at the door eventually she took them in but the damage had been done as our dog who as a whippet can be a bit nervous was then afraid to go in the garden and we had to resort to walking her round the back off the petrol station on some rough land for her to go toilet then on the third day as usual we were having breakfast in consevatory with door open when once again they came charging out staight over to the door our dog immediatly flew out after them and only because i yelled leave was a really bad outcome averted as i had no doubt my dog would have killed hers as by now her temper was broke with the constant running at the door barking after that we couldnt eat in there or sit even though weather was brill couldnt let dog in garden as she was constantly watching for them coming charging out she even stopped eating and on arrival home her collitus flared up with the stress a good holiday in every other respect but all dog owners who book this place should be more aware of the shared garden use not just words on the booking form shared by owners dogs we had to spend the rest of the week in living room with curtains shut so she couldnt see them but owner seemed to to try and watch hers everytime they came out after that but wont come back as we really need unintrusive garden but overall owner very hospitable

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• Lindsay - Verified booking

  On arrival to the property there was rubbish scattered including an old sink and a tin filled with cigarette ends at the front door, they remained there throughout our stay.

  The security light doesn't come on until you are upon this so is a hazard as well as unsightly. On entering the property there was a smell of damp so didnt give a good first impression. The sofas also felt damp and had an animal smell to them so not very inviting. The kitchen was basic but clean so no issues there although the bathroom had damp and needs attention along with some other damp patches and peeling paint throughout the property. Although I have dogs I do feel the shared garden is an issue as when the owners dogs come out they bark and try to enter the property scaring my dog as well as there mess not being picked up which I picked up so my children didn't walk through it. I also agree with previous reviews about the owner hovering around and making you feel a little uncomfortable. On the last morning there she was in the garden kicking apples and stomping the grass and approaching the windows of the bedroom my children were sleeping in. She could possibly have been looking for any dog mess her dogs had left but this felt uncomfortable for us sat inside and for that reason should probably have seperate outdoor spaces. I also feel the lack of curtains/nets in the kitchen and living room make you feel like your being watched although im sure this isn't the case. Overall I feel that the cottage could have a lot of potential if it was upgraded and maintained/cleaned to a higher standard and the owner enabled guests to have more privacy during their stay. We wouldn't stay there again or recommend to others based on what I have said but would hope the owner will take our thoughts/experience on board and we wish her all the best for her business in the future

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• Caroline - Verified booking

  Lovely comfortable house however a few things certainly not to luxury standard ….

  . Most kitchen utensils needed cleaning again, for example egg flip/kitchen turner still had food on it, yuk, as did the whisk and some cutlery!!! Cutlery was grubby, spoon tray was stained but easily cleaned(by ourselves), grill shelf (not tray) greasy & no egg cups and a distinct lack of glasses considering the house sleeps 8. Great idea to have an extra fridge but the handle is snapped so is a pain to open. Old pair of socks (not ours) found in ground floor bedroom drawers and thrown away!! (Rather nasty!!) Nice house but would never return and not to a “luxury” standard, more like posh Hoseasons. Just as a side note whilst the house is very comfortable the ground floor bathroom (size of a cupboard) is at the other end of the house to the ground floor bedroom which is not really a problem but not ideal and probably due to the limitations of conversion of an old farmhouse. It’s a nice standard of living that the house now enjoys with some lovely views. The outside space at the secluded end is very nice. Sykes photos do show the sides of the converted stables/cattle sheds which other people holiday in, they are very close to the front door of this house. If you’re looking for seclusion it’s not for you. Internet wifi when available was good but was not reliable, perhaps just coincidence that it was often not available during poor weather if this is important to you. 3/4G service is good. TV’s are not smart which is rather old technology if you rely on streaming services, possible due to unreliable internet.

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• Roger - Verified booking

  The property is damp,infested with moths,woodlice,biting insects.

  The garden is scruffy & neglected resembling a scrapyard. The garden is a dog's toilet, shared with two yapping intrusive dogs.It would be better not to let children play in the garden due to the dog mess and possible infections.These dogs will come into the property if you leave the door open and then bark at you.The property reeks of dog, especially that purple throw.There are damp and flaky patches,most with black mould.Description of property not as advertised,not even laminate flooring just cheap lino.Insects & moths squashed on walls & curtains.Dead mosquito-type insects in the damp bed,My husband had bites on his legs needing antibiotics.Our clothes were damp in the wardrobe.No washing machine which is a must in a property like this.Our clothes became damp and musty.The skirting boards are thick with dust. I brought fly spray, air freshener, diffusers, bleach,sterilising fluid, damp-absorbing gel but to no avail. If you are asthmatic The carpet in one of the bedrooms is dirty, stained and infested with wood lice.DO NOT book this property which is in serious need of an intensive deep-clean.We left early as continuous complaints to Sykes Cottages were unresolved except for one which defended the owner.At one point we were greeted back to the cottage by two growling/yapping dogs, whilst the owner carried on chatting to a neighbour aware of the noise but doing nothing.Once I found the insects in the bed I had to leave I couldn't bear another night here. I would have more to say but I am running out of allotted space.

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