Holiday Cottages With Hot Tubs In Colwyn Bay

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Liz - Verified booking

  Had a lovely 3 days break over the new year weekend, it was everything we needed after a hectic Christmas visiting family.

  Cottage was set in the beautiful Welsh countryside and was nice and secluded but close enough to abergele to pick up any last min bits or to have a pint in the pub (50 min walk away- and it's a lovely walk through the countryside or just a 10 min drive away). Some pubs to recommend- the Harp Inn (gorgeous quaint little pub in the middle of abergele town that serves stunning home made comfort food) and also the bull hotel (great food served here too but not as cute and cosy as the Harp). The cottage was lovely and clean and all of the basics were provided (tea, coffee, sugar, washing up liquid etc). It was very cosy and warm and the heating worked a treat in the cold weather. The only fault I would have to say was the lack of comfort provided by both the sofa and the double bed. The sofa in the living room was a sofa bed and was very old and not comfy to sit on at all - we ended up opening it out into the sofa bed but this took up all of the room in the living area so it was a bit of a squeeze. And the mattress in the bedroom wasn't the comfiest either but I guess mattress comfort is a subjective thing. It was lovely to stay on a working farm and hear the cows mooing every so often and also be visited by Anwen and Alwyns two gorgeous and gentle cats whenever we were outside. The hot tub was perfect! It was lovely and warm and ready for us to use when we arrived and was super simple to use too. We spent a lot of our time in it and it really was a great addition. All in all, we really enjoyed our stay and have already recommended it to family and friends! Thanks again to Anwen and Alwyn for hosting us and we hope to be back soon.

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• Hannah - Verified booking

  We really enjoyed our stay in Pine Lodge.

  It was spacious, clean and had lovely views. I loved the conservatory room and we all enjoyed the hot tub! I have not giving it 5 stars as there were a few things that could be improved on to make the experience even better. When we arrived there were biscuits to greet us. This was a lovely gesture but could be improved on with something more practice like; mini cereals, milk, bread etc. The tea and coffee pots were completely empty! One thing that I felt seemed out-of place was that we were not able to put toiletries down the toilet. So a bin filled with dirty toilet roll became quite unpleasant. It seemed such a strange thing to be doing in a modern house like this. The kitchen was lovely and spacious but it had absolutely no basic cooking ingredients. There was no oil, salt and pepper or herbs. These types of ingredients would be really helpful to already be in a property as they are things that we would not really want to bring. We had to buy them all in the end. It would also be helpful to have some cutlery and crockery for kids. Finally, the communication between us and the home owner was very good but did not have a personal touch at all. They never signed off any of their messages with there name. I still have no idea who I was messaging. I find these small things are very important. The extra touches are what makes someone want to return and for them to feel welcome. Not using names is one of these seemingly insignificant things that are actually extremely important to people. We definitely enjoyed our stay and it is a suitable place to stay for a large family. Just be aware that it is also on the top of a hill!

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• Colin - Verified booking

  The house Is very big and spacious.

  We arrived just after 3pm and entered a freezing cold house. With guests arriving you would expect the property to be at least heated. After the heating had been on for 40 minutes we realised there was no heating upstairs at all. No hot water either. We contact the owners who said they would come out. They arrived at the property at about 8.45pm. The radiators upstairs needed bleeding which should have been checked before arrival. Lamps in one of the bedrooms didn't work and plug sockets in the downstairs left bedroom needs some attention. Hot tub, by Wednesday we couldn't use it? Water smelt stale/stagnant? We have used hot tubs on previous holidays and none have ever smelt like this. We did contact the owner who put us in touch with the hot tub person. He said it was over used? We used it 4 times? Nothing was done regarding the hot tub. We pay the extra cost to be able to come back after a day out to relax in the hot tub so this was very disappointing to be without it for the rest of our stay. Basic items missing, hand soap in bathrooms? Dustpan and a hand brush? Normal drinking glasses? All plastic apart from the small tumblers? The small bedroom with 2 single beds one of the mattresses has some stains on and some wires? Led lights around the bed frame just hanging off? Outside the back door some of the window sills are broken and jagged. The location is great to walk into Colwyn bay, I guess as the property is up for sale the owners are not really interested now to keep it up to a better standard for paying guests.

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• Caroline - Verified booking

  Pine Lodge is in a very nice area with lovely views.

  Owner is quick to respond and helpful as we encountered a few problems. This review has been difficult because the owner did respond quickly but I feel for the prices that it costs to stay things could be better so here goes. As noted in previous reviews there are no information books on how appliances work as in heating cookers water etc. It was stated by owner that all information would be left but it hasn't so you really are playing a guessing game. Fixtures in the property could be better as in paintwork. Doors sticking in the bathrooms which was a pain to be honest. Hot tub is a plus if you like them. Tv would be a real problem if you didn't have Internet knowledge which I don't so I am lucky my daughter was with me otherwise we would have had no access to watch it. There is no free to air channels at all. Drains are very blocked outside back door. When you wash your clothes they overflow and there is running water everywhere. The property could be so much more but I guess as holiday let's it is what it is. Having stayed in self catering accommodation all over this one I'm afraid didn't make the mark. There are positives tho as in space and location plus as stated the owner really does try.

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• Peter - Verified booking

  We have found our favourite hideaway place in North Wales.

  The Old Stable felt like a luxury to place to stay. The pictures on the website do not do it justice, as the cottage is far bigger than what it looks! The place could not be any cleaner. Everything feels new and so comfortable. you have everything you need as gif you were in your own home! The kitchen is stunning with a great dining table with beautiful views to the garden. Location is absolutely perfect with main towns at a 10-15 minute drive and a great variety of nearby hiking experiences. The cottage is very easy to find and it has a little carpark right opposite. The hosts, Janet and John go far and beyond to provide their guests with a very positive and pleasant experience. We were greeted with lovely cakes and we were given some homegrown fruit and vegetables. Janet and John are so a great and friendly couple! We look forward to visiting again and I have already recommend the place to friends. Thanks you so much for such a lovely stay! Peter & Blanca Grindley

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