Guests say
Guests appreciate the spaciousness and good feel of the cottage, enjoying its beautiful views and proximity to local amenities. The property's outdoor areas are a highlight, with a well-kept front garden and a pleasant patio. The beds are noted for their comfort, and the property is generally well-furnished, contributing to a cosy stay.
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the property clean, while others noted issues with cobwebs, dust, and grubbiness. The presence of cobwebs and dirty socks suggest room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views and easy access to shops, pubs, and play areas. The steep steps are a concern for some, but the overall sentiment is positive.
Comfort is generally well-regarded, with mentions of super comfortable beds and a cosy atmosphere. However, some guests reported uncomfortable mattresses and a lack of bedroom furniture, which affects the score.
Facilities receive mixed reviews. Guests appreciate the spaciousness and essential items provided, but note the lack of certain kitchenware, a washing machine, and issues with shower drainage and heating. The need for additional showers and mirrors is also mentioned.
While guests mention helpful items like washing up liquid and tea towels, there is no mention of gifts, so it is not possible to assess thoughtfulness in terms of gifts. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
Tucked away on the outskirts of Prestatyn, Denbighshire, is this fantastic 1907 semi-detached house, 18 Ffordd Tanrallt. Enjoying a superb location with elevated countryside views, easy access to the local amenities and beach, and an interior adorned with original features, 18 Ffordd Tanrallt is a wonderful choice for a group or family of five. The property benefits from free roadside parking, a large front sloping garden, and a rear garden. On the ground floor, you will find a well-equipped kitchen for rustling up tasty dishes, ready to enjoy at the dining table as you recount the days adventures, along with an inviting sitting room, featuring wall lights previously housed in Prestatyn theatre, with plush seating, a TV, ideal for relaxing evenings with loved ones.
Completing the ground floor is a well-appointed shower room where you can freshen up after a day of exploring the coast. Continue upstairs to find a sleek bathroom, where you can indulge in a relaxing soak, as well as four tastefully decorated bedrooms, two king-size, both with decorative feature fireplace, and one with distant views of Prestatyn coastline and the other with stunning countryside views, along with a twin and a single. Make your way up to the second floor, where you’ll find the final bedroom, a delightful twin with fantastic views and sloping ceilings. Explore your surroundings, where you can treat your loved ones to a meal out at the welcoming eateries of Eagle & Child, The Red Lion and The Miners Arms, stock up on essentials at the convenience store, enjoy wildlife rich walks through Prestatyn Nature Reserve, indulge in a spot of retail therapy at the Prestatyn Retail Park, spend a day down at Prestatyn Beach, test out your swing at the excellent golf club, and explore the fascinating historic sites of the Prestatyn Roman Baths and the Roman Helmet.
Continue onto Colwyn Bay, where you can visit the popular Welsh Mountain Zoo, picnic in Eirias Park, wander down to the Colwyn Bay Beach, and dine at the Pen-y-Bryn. Next stop is Llandudno, where you can embark up the Great Orme, spot the resident grey seals basking on the shores of Angel Bay, catch a live show at Venue Cymru, shop till you drop at the retail park, or enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Victorian Pier. Further afield, you’ll find Chester, where you can see the sights along the historic Chester Walls, visit the magnificent cathedral, dine at Olive Tree, Bar Lounge and La Fattoria, or attend the annual Chester Races held at the racecourse May-September.
All this and more awaits at 18 Ffordd Tanrallt.
The picturesque town of Prestatyn, one of the many famous seaside resorts along the beautiful North Wales coastline, with three fantastic beaches totalling four miles of golden sand that are perfect for family outings. The town is a great starting point for hikers and bikers thanks to its proximity to scenic coastal routes and other attractions including a Roman bathhouse and the beginning of the ancient Offa's Dyke Pathway. The surrounding hills and the neighbouring Clwydian Hill Range also provide stunning scenery. Snowdonia National Park, Victorian Llandudno, the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Conwy, Rhuddlan, and Denbigh Castles, and the ancient stores and architecture of Chester are just a few of the places you may visit in Wales. A fantastic place for the entire family to enjoy!
EPC Rating: Band EAccommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 2 x king-size zip link, 1 x double and 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, handheld shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, slimline dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Free roadside parking.
Large front sloping garden with lawn, rear garden with gravel.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.2 miles, beach 2.2 miles.
Note: There are steps leading up to the property, so may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
Please note checkout is at 10am.
Please note: This property does not allow loud partying after 10pm.
Please note: Guests need to dispose of their own rubbish, black bags will be provided.
Nearby points of interest
- The Roman Bath House
- Gronant Dunes Beach
- Welsh Mountain Zoo
Reviews (11)
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Carianne
Large spacious bedrooms and overall spacious property. Cons- Cleanliness is far from satisfactory. I will usually keep my shoes off inside my home, but with this property my socks were so filthy after removing shoes, I kept them on downstairs. Cobwebs everywhere and dust etc. The house felt grubby and unkept. I asked Sykes for the beds to all be made up as doubles, they had not done this and denied I had ever called. I have the call log as proof of this. We then had to go out and buy a double sheet to do this ourselves. In terms of crockery, staying over Christmas especially, meant we had to go out and buy more pans etc, No wine glasses and 1 Prosecco flute. The only glasses provided were short tumblers, not even big enough for a decent glass of squash. Very poorly stocked kitchen. There is only a slimline dishwasher which isnât great for this size of property, however as there are only 7 large plates, 7 bowls,7 side plates, 7 forks, 7 knives etc then the slimline works fine and is just used multiple times a day. More crockery and a larger dishwasher would be more cost effective. There is no washing machine or dryer, though there is a gap in the units in which they could be placed, instead this just makes the kitchen look unfinished with a gap showing a void, where there is no skirting and just gaps to the brick wall. Fridge space is limited with 1/3 fridge and 2/3 freezer, poorly thought out for a holiday let. Large bedrooms but only a hanging rail and no wardrobes, no drawers in which to put away clothes. For weekend stays, this wouldnât be an issue but those staying longer may want to unpack. 2 large bathrooms but only one 800mm by 800mm shower cubicle for 7 persons, the first floor bathroom could accommodate a shower over the bath and the ground floor would have benefited from a larger shower, my 9 month pregnant daughter could barely fit through the gap due to the corner opening doors. There was also no mirror in this bathroom. When using the toilet on the ground floor it is not fixed securely to the floor and moves from side to side. The external steps are extremely slippery and dangerous and one of our party fell down the first flight. They really need to be maintained in terms of jet washing off the algae. For the final straw, all rubbish is required to be removed from the property. With a 6 hour drive ahead and Christmas rubbish from 7 people this made for a very stressful morning hunting around locally for bins that could take the rubbish. We would have never been able to fit that amount of rubbish into the car, nor would it have been a very pleasant drive home to do so. Day before departure, I was keen to give the place a hoover and found a Henry with no accessories, just a hose, so was unable to do so. Would be a good idea to provide guests with this option. I asked the owner if they were elsewhere in the property and was advised to use the dustpan and brush. On the final morning whilst opening the oven the handle came away in my hand. I contacted the owner who asked me to ask the neighbour for a screwdriver to fix it myself, I had already checked out by this point. Staying in multiple properties over the years at Christmas I would have at least expected a tree to be up, this was disappointing but more of a nice to have. Overall great house with great potential but felt very unloved, dirty and little thought to the holiday let useage.
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Lucia
The upstairs toilet didnât flush properly. The dishwasher started leaking. The kitchen & general facilities were quite basic & unfriendly - especially for a family. The owner requires occupants to remove rubbish and recycling from the property after the stay & has no outside bins which is a huge hassle. The owner was apologetic about our experience but wouldnât recommend this property for families - esp those with young children.
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Patrick
Very spacious, warm, well furnished and is in a good location. Shop, play area, pub and Chinese all in walking distance. Food at the Red Lion was very good. Negatives... No bin bags provided despite the listing advertising black bags would be. Soft beds. Lots of uneven and slippery steps leading up the property. When arriving in darkness outside lights were not switched on so it was very treacherous especially cartying luggage. No open fire despite this being advertised on the listing. No mention in the handbook of what to do with rubbish and recycling so we had to take it home with us. Condensation on most of the windows meant we couldn't enjoy the lovely views. The property is old so this is to be expected, but a window vac could help with this.