Snaptrip says
Hafotty Gelynen is a well-received cottage in North Wales, praised for its beautiful location, cleanliness, and cosy comfort. Guests enjoyed the stunning views, the secure garden for pets, and the extra touches like Christmas decorations. The hot tub and games room were popular, despite some comments about heating. Some guests noted issues with kitchen cleanliness and maintenance, but these were minor compared to the overall positive experience.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property generally received high marks for cleanliness, with several guests describing it as 'spotless' upon arrival. However, there were a few instances where guests noted that kitchen equipment was dirty, which slightly lowers the score.
The location is highly praised for its rural charm, quietness, and stunning views. The secure garden and proximity to local attractions like Bala and Llangollen were appreciated. The difficulty of the access road was noted but did not significantly detract from the overall positive reception of the location.
Guests found the property to be warm, cosy, and comfortable, with clean and comfortable beds and a cosy log fire. The only minor discomfort mentioned was the low door frames for taller individuals and the cold games room during winter.
Facilities like the hot tub and games room were highlights, though there were comments about the hot tub taking a long time to heat and the games room being cold. Some maintenance issues were raised, such as loose chairs and a lack of heating in certain areas, which affects the score.
While some guests mentioned thoughtful touches like Christmas decorations, there is insufficient information about consistent provision of welcome gifts or other thoughtful gestures to accurately score this category.
About this property
Corwen 6.6 miles. Resting deep in the countryside on the outskirts of Maerdy near Corwen, is this luxury detached former farmhouse, Hafotty Gelynen. With beautiful views, a large enclosed garden and sleeping up to eight guests, Hafotty Gelynen makes for a superb base as you explore the surroundings of Denbighshire, and the nearby Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. As you arrive to the property and park on the large gravel driveway, the surrounding gardens welcome you, filled with a sloped lawn, a decked area and patio, with furniture to enjoy your morning coffee in the fresh air and a hot tub to relax in after a long day. Stepping into the property, there is space to hang your coats and a bench to ease taking off your shoes, before following through to the sitting room where a gorgeous wood burning stove adds warmth to the room filled with exposed beams and bricks, as well as ample sofa space to enjoy an evening in front of the television. The ground floor also boasts a double bedroom with more marvellous exposed bricks and a mirror to get ready in style, there is also a handy utility room with washing machine, and a shower room, which makes ground-floor living possible. The property also boasts a sweet garden room which is great for those who want space away from their loved ones, and it leads to an exciting games room with a pool table, an arcade machine with 2500 games and patio doors leading to the garden and outdoor hot tub. To complete the ground-floor there is a kitchen/diner with exposed beams, a dining table, so all guests can gather together for an evening meal cooked in the amply-equipped kitchen. From the kitchen, stairs lead to the first floor where there is a well-decorated king-size bedroom with storage and an en-suite shower room, so you can get ready in peace, and a quirky room with wooden bunk beds, storage and hanging space. Finishing the gorgeous property, is the final king-size room. There is also a spacious bathroom with a freestanding bath and a walk-in shower, so guests can take a long soak after a busy day or freshen up in the morning before the day ahead. A short drive into Maerdy, where you can visit The Goat Inn for a bite to food or a drink, or drive a little further into the picturesque market town of Corwen with the amenties to enjoy an evening out, grab essentials from the shop, marvel at the Owain Glyndwr Statue and church, or jump aboard the Llangollen Heritage Steam Railway to Llangollen, where you will see some breathtaking views of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. If you are looking for a day out filled with history and heritage, go and explore Chirk Castle or Erddig Manor House, which are both 18th century National Trust properties. Discover Llangollen, home to the ruins of Cistercian Valle Crucis Abbey and Castell Dinas Brân. Also in driving distance is Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, which makes for a great day out, with walking, cycling and delightful views. To enjoy a countryside retreat in Denbighshire, choose Hafotty Gelynen as your enchanting base. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1053185, 1053186, 1053191 and 1053193, together sleeping 29 guests.
Corwen is a market town, in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering plenty of local amenities including a butchers, greengrocers, bakeries, a selection of pubs, cafes, restaurants and a leisure centre, trim trail and children’s play area. A journey on the Llangollen Heritage Steam Railway is one of the best ways to see the beautiful views in comfort.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with TV, main bathroom with freestanding bath and hand held shower attachment, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double with TV, 1 x bunk with TV.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility room.
Sitting room.
Garden room.
Games room.
Gas central heating with wood burning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, 2 x larder fridge/freezers, Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee machine, washing machine, TV in each bedroom, the sitting room, garden room and games room, pool table, dart board, arcade machine with 2,500 games.
WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Additional £30 charge for logs for hot tub.
Travel cot, highchair and stair gate on request, cot linen and additional mattress not provided.
Hairdryer in each bedroom.
Off-road parking for four cars.
Enclosed garden with lawn, decking, patio, garden furniture, charcoal BBQ, fire pit and a wood fired hot tub.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (pets not allowed on furniture).
Dog wash outside.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 6 miles, pub 2.5 miles
Nearby points of interest
Reviews (35)
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Isabelle
It was the prefect family get away.
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Annabel
It didn't bother us but it should be pointed out in the description (for those who want privacy) that the house sits on a site alongside another large barn conversion as well as other huts dotted about. The house was very comfortable and clean in the main (the sofas needed a good sweep underneath them and there was a blood stain on the duvet in the ensuite bedroom). Bathrooms nice and shiny though. The log burner was great but it should come with a warning that the handle gets extremely hot - looking at reviews, I am not the first to have burnt myself. Also, worth noting that the hot tub takes hours to heat to a desirable temperature, and a lot of logs! The sink in the main upstairs bathroom is leaking underneath; luckily we spotted the bowl in the cupboard just as it was about to overflow - needs fixing. Also, the pillowcase in one of the bedrooms has a tear along the seam which needs stitching/replacing. All in all, with a few small improvements, this would be 10/10 and we would definitely return.
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Nicholas
There were some things that stopped it being a 5 star stay. We were disappointed to discover the other properties on site as this was not clear in the listing. We were looking for a whole property in an isolated location, not to have a group of 14 people staying right next door. There is also a leak in the roof in one of the bedrooms, several of the dining room chairs are falling apart and the utensils in the kitchen are lacking and what is there is poor quality.