Guests say
Catref, a cosy cottage in Llangollen, is praised for its excellent location near the town centre and amenities, with many guests enjoying the short walk to local attractions. The property is well-equipped and comfortable, offering a homely atmosphere. Some guests noted minor maintenance issues and the compact size of the kitchen, but overall, the stay was enjoyed.
The cottage generally receives positive remarks for cleanliness, with several guests finding it spotless. However, there are mentions of cobwebs, dust, and a need for a thorough cleaning in some areas, slightly affecting the overall impression.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the town centre, riverside park, and local amenities like Aldi. Despite being on a busy road, traffic noise is not a significant issue for most guests, contributing to a favourable view of the location.
Guests find the cottage comfortable and cosy, with a homely feel and adequate heating. Some concerns are raised about the size, particularly for larger groups, and issues with the shower temperature control, but overall comfort is rated well.
Facilities are generally good, with the cottage being well-equipped. However, there are several maintenance issues noted, such as problems with the shower, kitchen space, parking, and some non-working lights, which suggest room for improvement.
While guests appreciate the overall experience, there is insufficient information regarding specific thoughtful gestures or gifts provided by the hosts, thus a score cannot be accurately given.
About this property
Resting among a row of cottages inLlangollen, Catref (Welsh for Home) has been thoughtfully renovated in a neutral design, with both couples and families in mind. Housing a ground floor living arrangement, step inside to discover a modern kitchen carrying a contemporary grey overtone, and a family bathroom benefiting from an effective feature wall. Spend plenty of evenings cosying up in the sitting room in the company of your loved ones, then snuggle up in the king-size bedroom afterwards, for a peaceful end to the day. Alternatively, wander up to the first floor to find an additional twin room with stunning views over Llangollen, also ideal for the children to make themselves right at home. Wake up to it all again and enjoy the outlook towards the park and river. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 982587 and 982607, together they can sleep up to 16 people.
The town of Llangollen is situated on the River Dee and offers shops, pubs, restaurants, steam train rides, walks, as well as hosting the internationally famous Musical Eisteddfod. The National Trust properties of Chirk Castle and Erddig are within easy driving distance and the Offa's Dyke Path passes nearby and boasts walking along the crest of the Clwyd hills, plus the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is 5 miles away.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size, 1 x first floor twin.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine/tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel Cot, Highchair & Stairgate available upon request.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.
Note: Several steps inside the cottage between rooms, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Note: Some road noise may be heard however this is generally minimal.
Note: Entrance door opens up onto a small walkway by the road.
Note: Care is required when entering or exiting the property as they are situated on a road there could be passing traffic.
Note: This property does not allow cats.
Reviews (29)
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Ewen
Doesn't make for a healthy environment to live in, certainly wouldn't be rushing back or recommending Catref, unless this is rectified.
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Debbie
Maintenance- Door to living room catches on the floor. No light working in corridor to downstairs bedroom. Bathroom in need of make over due to water damage. Threshold strip into the kitchen trip hazard due to collapsing. Saucepan handles were loose - fixed by us Cooker hood canopy light not working - fixed by us Temperature control on shower does not work- seems to be locked at a high temperature. No anti slip mat provided so we left ours. Broken glass in kitchen cupboard. Can opener inadequate. Automatic lighting system in kitchen and hallway we found to be an inconvenience and wastes electric. Storage space in the kitchen inadequate unless you want to store frozen food. It would have be nice prior to occupation if the outside frontage was swept and free of litter around the bus stop. Having mentioned all these there were lots of things we liked about the property but thatâs what we expected. The location to the park and town are good but extra care needs to be taken when crossing the busy road straight outside the front door. We missed having private outdoor space. Parking is provided but take extreme care when pulling out. We would stay here again and hopefully all the above would have received attention.
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Christina
We stayed August 2022 and this July 8th-15th. It is in a perfect location. Everything is within a short walking distance. The cottage was absolutely spotlessly clean and tidy. There is everything you need in the kitchen. Lovely clean beds and towels. The only downside for us was the damp. The smell is very strong and our clothes smelt of it even though we kept them in the wardrobe. My youngest daughter has picked up a nasty chest infection. This for us is worrying. I hope the owners can rectify this and sort the damp issue out. It is quite apparent in the bathroom, hall and the living room. We don't like to complain but I am worried for future tenants especially if they have little ones.