Guests say
Pen-y-Craig cottage in North Wales offers a tranquil village setting with easy access to local amenities and scenic walks. Guests appreciate the warm, homely atmosphere and modern conveniences, despite some noting issues with maintenance and comfort. The property's proximity to a welcoming pub and the beauty of the surrounding area are frequently mentioned highlights.
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the cottage spotless, while others reported dust and unclean kitchenware. The inconsistency leads to a slightly above-average score.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its quietness, proximity to a local pub, and great walking routes. The scenic village setting contributes to a high score in this category.
Guests are divided on comfort; some find the beds comfortable and the cottage homely, while others criticise the lounge seating and suggest improvements. The mixed feedback results in a moderate score.
Facilities and maintenance receive average remarks. Positive comments about bathroom quality and hot water are offset by reports of broken appliances, insufficient kitchen equipment, and maintenance issues.
While some guests mention a lack of welcome gifts such as milk or bread, there is not enough consistent information about thoughtfulness in the form of gifts to accurately score this category.
About this property
Prestatyn 2 miles. Pen-y-Craig is a delightful detached house residing in the small village of Gwaenysgor, nestled in the tranquil North Wales countryside, situated within the Clwydian Hill Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Set over two floors and sleeping up to four guests, Pen-y-Craig is the ideal tourist base for a family looking to see all North Wales has to offer, whilst providing a homely setting to return to after a day of exploring. Arriving at the property, you will find two off-road car parking spaces just at the end of the lane that leads towards the house. After unloading your bags, step into the welcoming living room, with plush seating, a TV for those family film nights with a bucket of popcorn, all to be enjoyed in front of the warming multi-fuel stove.
Rustle up tasty home-cooked meal in the well-equipped kitchen, which has everything the designated chef will need, including a handy dishwasher so cleaning will be a breeze! Gather around the dining table and open a bottle of fizz to toast to a wonderful holiday with your family. Guests will benefit from a convenient ground-floor shower room where freshening up has never been easier, along with a useful washer/dryer for any sandy clothes after a day at the beach. When sleep calls, guests can climb the staircase and retire to one of two bedrooms, the first being a generous double with an en-suite bathroom, where you can enjoy a soak with your favourite book before climbing into bed, along with a double which has plenty of storage for belongings.
Outside, you can enjoy your morning coffee on the lovely picnic table under the electric awning, whilst the children enjoy playing. After a long day of exploring why not skip the cooking and treat the family to a stroll into the small village of Gwaenysgor for a delicious meal at The Eagle and Child Inn, which is just a short walk from Pen-y-Craig and ideally located for joining the Offa’s Dyke National Trail! The village resides on the side of a hill in the peaceful North Wales countryside and sits within the Clwydian Hill Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. For incomparable views, visit the Gwaenysgor car park and step out of your car to panoramic views overlooking the town of Pretstayn, the lush countryside and the coast.
Pack up your buckets and spades and head to Prestatyn for a day at the beach, where the children can enjoy sandy beaches, amusements, watersports and a variety of scenic walks. For those who have brought their clubs along, Prestatyn is home to four golf clubs where you can brush up on your game. If you can tear yourself away, you will find the fantastic Welsh Mountain Zoo just a short drive away in Colwyn Bay, or the seaside town of Llandudno with its Victorian pier and promenade and theatre with a variety of performances available. Walkers will be in their element when visiting the picturesque lakes of Llyn Brenig and Llyn Alwen, scenic reservoirs where you can expect magnificent views and the perfect photo opportunities before a well-earned cup of tea at the Brenig café at the end.
Make Pen-y-Craig your family getaway to North Wales and enjoy memories that will last a lifetime.
Resting on the lovely North Wales coast is the charming seaside resort of Prestatyn. Offering four miles of golden sandy beaches, the town is ideal for families, walkers, cyclists and tourists at any point through the year. There is also a good selection of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés within the town with access to the starting point of the famous 8th century Offa's Dyke Pathway. Nearby, the Clwydian Hill Range offers unbeatable views and plenty more walking paths to discover.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with multi-fuel stove
Electric central heating with multi-fuel stove.
Electric oven and hob, combi microwave and oven, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Fuel for fire a small supply of fuel is provided.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Garden with patio and furniture.
One well behaved pet welcome.
Sorry no smoking.
Shop 1.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: There are gentle steps leading down from the path to the property, take care.
Note: There is a split landing with two sets of steps leading to each bedroom, please take care
Reviews (36)
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Joan
This time we were impressd with the level of cleanliness, which hasn't always been the case, and were delighted with the fabulous welcome pack, which has not been the norm either. There were renovations still being carried out at the chapel to the rear, and the garden was full of builders materials and two wheelbarrows, plus a flow of builders over the right of way. However we knew this was happening from our last visit in November, but understand this will be a temporary thing. Lounge seating still uncomfortable. Overall though, the situation is wonderful and the cottage is lovely and warm. We love it.
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Martin
And it snowed, how beautiful. Thank you.
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Joan
It's very warm and cosy, apart from the lounge seating. We, and many previous guests, have mentioned the chairs are VERY uncomfortable. Two 2-seater cottage couches can be picked up cheaply and readily. My 300 year old cottage has a few small rooms and I have never had any problems in picking up small settees from auction or charity shops. I would beg the owners to redress this problem. Also, this time, the chapel attached to the rear of the cottage was being converted, and the building work could be heard inside the cottage. There is a right of way across the small cottage garden, and the builders and scaffolders used it. Having said that, hopefully it will all be completed before our next visit. There is a fabulous local pub, which we make use of, and walks straight from the door.