Guests say
Guests consistently praise The Bellringers Cottage for its cool, well-aired rooms, excellent shower, and well-stocked kitchen. The village's tranquility and proximity to local attractions, alongside the cottage's thoughtful provisions, including a welcome hamper, make for a highly recommended stay. The property is celebrated for its cleanliness, comfort, and ideal location for peaceful retreats and scenic walks.
Reviewers unanimously mention the immaculate condition of the cottage, with special commendations for the cleanliness that contributes to the welcoming atmosphere.
The cottage is appreciated for its quiet village setting, minimal traffic, and easy access to main roads and local attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the surrounding areas.
The property is described as cosy and comfortable, though there is a suggestion for a wider bed to enhance comfort further. The spacious rooms add to the overall comfort level.
Facilities are highly regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and a thoughtful welcome hamper. However, some guests noted limited storage for clothing, which slightly impacts the score.
The provision of a welcome hamper, dog amenities, and a car park permit are noted as considerate touches. While gifts are mentioned, it is important to note that such offerings are subject to change and may not be guaranteed.
About this property
The Bellringers Cottage, with a cosy multi-fuel burner and charming original features, is nestled within an idyllic village location where you’re sure to feel welcome.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 28" Freeview TV, Multi-Fuel Burner
Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Area, 2 x Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial coal for multi-fuel burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack and doggy extras. . Small, enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. On road parking; additional public car park, free of charge. No smoking.. This delightful cottage sits opposite the pretty village church in Llandegla and was once the home of the village bell ringer, hence the name. From the moment you step through the door, you know you can relax and enjoy your time here. With plenty of character and many original features, including exposed beams and stone walls, there’s also an inglenook fireplace in the living room with a warming multi-fuel burner and the attractive kitchen/dining room overlooks the pretty garden.
There’s a real community feel to the village of Llandegla. Just opposite the cottage, the church offers tea and coffee to visitors, whilst only a few doors away you’ll find the lovely community-run village shop and café. Llandegla itself is well known nationally for its mountain bike centre and forest trails, but is also a popular starting point for walks on the Offa’s Dyke footpath, which runs just a few yards from the cottage. In the heart of the north east Wales countryside, The Bellringers Cottage makes an ideal base from which to explore the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Dee Valley, or further afield into north or mid Wales.
The market town of Mold is close by, also offering top quality stage productions at Theatr Clwyd. The historic city of Chester is also within easy reach, offering full shopping facilities plus its city walls, cathedral and unique shopping rows. A trip over the winding Horseshoe Pass brings you to Llangollen, home of the annual International festival Eisteddfod. Situated on the River Dee, with fishing nearby, you can enjoy walks along the towpath of the Llangollen Canal, or take a nostalgic journey on a steam train along the Dee Valley to Corwen, on the Llangollen Railway. The historic National Trust properties of Chirk Castle and Erddig are also well worth a visit, whilst day trips to the Snowdonia National Park are also possible. Shop 20 yards, pub ¼ mile and restaurant 7 miles.
Free WiFi
Coal - 1st basket free, remainder at cost.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (5)
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Birgit
Despite a heatwave for the first few days of our weeks stay, the cottage stayed cool and well-aired, largely due to the extremely thick walls. Although opposite the beautiful village Church, the bells were rarely rung, and at night/early morning, the only sounds we heard were cattle in a field to the rear, horses hooves clattering on the road to the front, and the odd walker along the long-distance Offa´s Dyke path which goes right through the village. Despite very close proximity to the wonderful Village Community Shop & Cafe (well-stocked, with ever friendly & helpful Volunteer Staff, and a nice place to grab a drink and a snack/light meal), car traffic was minimal, and even the frequent bus service turned around at the end of the road. All the rooms were spacious, but although with a bit of re-arranging, some useful hanging and a little shelf space was achieved in the 2 cupboards in the bedrooms, we actually used the single beds to lay out most of our cloths, and so the spare bedroom became a dressing room. The shower was excellent, with great water pressure and plenty of hot water, and lots of towels and flannels were helpfully provided. The kitchen was very well stocked, and with plenty of room to sit around the dining table, and a large fridge-freezer was very useful in the hot weather. 2 pairs of binoculars were at hand, and we hoped to see some exotic birdlife, but sadly only numerous Sparrows (with their young birds), some Turtle/Collared Doves, the odd Hooded Crow and a Magpie were the only regular visitors, especially to the large bird-bath, which we kept full of fresh water with the watering can provided by the outside water tap; oh yes, and 1 large Grey Squirrel paid us a visit too. From the village we could quickly get onto 4 main roads in every direction, and we easily had days out to Chester (the ony rainy day; good P & R to the City centre from the Wrexham Road), the N. Wales Coast & adjacent small market Towns i.e. Ruthin, Denbigh, Mold, St.Asaph´s etc., Snowdonia incl. beautiful Lake Bala, the Horseshoe Falls near Llangollen (nearest town of any size), the Irish Sea coastline and the Isle of Anglesey, and we happened upon many nice country Pubs and Cafes in the vicinity. Apart from the lack of a decent chest of drawers - if we´d been 4 instead of 2 people, storage of clothes would have been a more serious problem - the width of the double-bed in what is otherwise a very large bedroom was a bit of a problem, and perhaps 1 bedside table needs to be sacrificed in order to accomodate a wider bed? Beyond that, any other teething problems were swiftly handled per telephone contact with the friendly lady handling the rental, and we´d thoroughly recommend the Bellringers Cottage, the village and general area to anybody else!
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Helena Jones
My daughter and I stayed in Bellringer's Cottage for a week at the start of July. As soon as we walked in it felt welcoming and cosy. It was immaculately clean, with a wonderful welcome hamper for us and our dog. There was a dog bed, bowls and towels, which made things so easy. It is easily the best provisioned cottage I've stayed in. Carol clearly works hard to provide a home from home, and it shows. The village is beautiful and quiet, and the locals very friendly and helpful. The village shop was lovely, with an excellent full Welsh breakfast in the café.The car park permit for Llandegla Forest that was provided was very useful, as there are several beautiful walks up there. Moel Famau, Castell Dinas Brân, Old Colwyn beach and Denbigh Castle were highlights of our trip. It was such a wonderfully relaxing and interesting week that we have decided to go again. Thank you so much Carol (and Dawn who makes it so spotlessly clean!).
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Confirmed Guest
The Bellringers cottage was very well equipped and the welcome hamper was excellent. Carol was lovely and went out of her way to make sure we had a lovely stay. Thank you