Guests say
Pen Y Cae is a highly praised cottage in North Wales, celebrated for its cleanliness, stunning views, and peaceful location. Guests consistently commend the spacious, well-equipped accommodation and the warm, cosy atmosphere. The presence of wildlife and farm animals adds to the charm, and the thoughtful touches by the owners, such as welcome treats, enhance the experience.
Reviewers are unanimous in their appreciation of the cottage's cleanliness, often describing it as spotless and immaculate, indicating meticulous upkeep by the owners.
The cottage's location is frequently highlighted for its tranquillity and beautiful views over the Welsh countryside. Its remoteness is seen as a positive aspect, although it is noted to be a fair distance from shops.
Comfort is a strong point, with guests finding the property spacious and the beds cosy. However, a few guests mentioned that some mattresses could be improved, slightly affecting the score.
Facilities are generally praised for being well-equipped and maintained, with a modern kitchen and reliable internet. Some minor maintenance issues are noted, such as the need for a shower head adjustment.
The owners' thoughtfulness is well-received, with mentions of welcome gifts like milk, biscuits, and cake. While these gestures are appreciated, it is politely noted that such gifts are subject to the owners' discretion and may not be guaranteed.
About this property
Llansannan 1 mile. This lovely bungalow is situated next to the owners’ working livestock farm, in an unspoilt location of the Conwy Valley, one mile from the village of Llansannan, close to Denbigh. This welcoming holiday home is set in a tranquil countryside setting in a rural location, surrounded by lush farmland and providing an ideal peaceful retreat for families and friends. This cottage has been furnished and equipped to provide all you will need for a comfortable holiday break in the heart of North Wales. Your charming cottage has a spacious kitchen/diner and a comfortable sitting room. There are also three bedrooms available, a bathroom and an additional basin and WC. On a sunny evening, why not relax in the large garden after a busy day out and about? Experience wonderful stargazing on a clear night from the cottage, and there’s an abundance of wildlife right on the doorstep, as well as unspoilt walking. This cottage is great for keen walkers as it is situated on the Pilgrim’s Way, an historical route crossing North Wales, linking churches, as well as boasting beautiful views and nature along the way. A short drive to the north provides easy access to Abergele and the North Wales coastline to Colwyn Bay where you will find plenty to do, including Totally Ape and the Welsh Mountain Zoo. Also only an hour away to the west is Victorian Betws-y-Coed and the Snowdonia National Park. This delightful cottage makes a comfortable holiday base, at any time of the year.
Llansannan is a pretty rural Welsh village situated equidistant between Denbigh, Llanwrst and Abergele. The village has a local general store, Post Office and friendly village pub. Llansannan is nestled on the banks of the River Aled, just 8 miles from the North Wales coast, with Colwyn Bay and Llandudno easily accessible.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility.
Sitting room with electric fire.
Eco-friendly heating from air source heat pump and electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer in utility, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot, highchair and stairgate on request.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Garden with furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2.5 miles.
Note: Property accessed along a track.
Reviews (81)
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Pauline
The property had everything we needed and was well equipped. The rooms were a really good size.
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Debra
A welcome pint of milk and a cake were left for us. The property and garden are well kept and lovely dog walks from the doorstep We will definitely be returning
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Angela
The cottage has been well designed with large porch for dirty shoes and boots, separate coat and bag storage closet and large separate closed off area next to the kitchen back door for dirty dogs. There are 2 wcâs . The cottage is very remote and the views are stunning. I would advise getting a supermarket shop delivered. We had a tesco delivery for the evening of arrival booked prior to leaving Bristol as the supermarkets are scarce and approximately an hour away. There is plenty of cupboard space in the kitchen for food along with a small fridge and there is a large freezer in the utility room. There is a great power shower run off a hot water tank which you can boost from the kitchen touchpad if necessary. The same for heating if you are there during a chilly spell. The garden is fully enclosed by a large metal farm gate but smaller dogs could slip through the rungs of the gate so that is something to consider. It is a very quiet farm and the cottage is some distance from it although the fields at the back of the cottage contained some cows and a couple of sheep which were lovely to watch from the windows as were the birds on the regularly topped up feeder. There were often escapee animals from a neighbouring sheep farm in the lanes and once in the garden when we left the gate open which was amusing . This same sheep farm also has a dog that seems to wonder out now and again. This is the dog mentioned in another review, he slipped through the bars in the gate and popped into the garden for a short time before popping back out again. He is not aggressive and minds his own business. We spent most of our holiday driving over to Conwy, Anglesey and Caernarfon. Everything is about an hours drive away but once you leave the lanes and B roads behind the North Wales Expressway towards Conwy and Anglesey is great and the tunnels under the mountain and the bridges across to Anglesey up to South Stack are impressive! There are plenty of petrol stations in the area. There are some great walks and the RSPB has some great reserves for bird watchers and non bird watchers alike on South Stack and Conwy. The castles of Conwy, Beaumaris and Caernarfon were well worth a visit. As was Chester Zoo. There are also some lovely beaches; Conwy beach is clean and sandy, Anglesey has some great rock pool beaches and Caim has fossils. Pili Palas Zoo (fabulous butterfly house!!) in Anglesey and Anglesey Sea Zoo (with its appropriately named âNo Bone zone!â were also worth visiting. The only negative about this wonderful cottage is that the mattresses on the 2 single beds and the small double were uncomfortable with hard springs. We improvised with spare duvets from the airing cupboard. The mattress in the master bedroom was fine. The owners are lovely, you donât really see them; Mrs Davies refills the bird feeder from the lane outside the garden, but they are there if you need them. For example we found another working dog sitting in the middle of the road a bit further away one day, a sweetheart, which we took back to Mr Davies who was able to locate the owner. Thank you Mr and Mrs Davies for allowing us to enjoy your lovely cottage to explore a part of Wales that was new to us!!