Tenandeleven Cottage

Tenandeleven Cottage is a characterful stone house in Henllan, Denbighshire.

Set over three floors with a bubbling hot tub, two woodburning stoves and elevated countryside views, making it a superb choice for families and friends exploring North Wales.

Pull up from the road and take in the stone exterior, front patio with potted plants and the charm of the church next door before stepping through the porch to leave coats and shoes behind and into the hallway.

To the left, the sitting room settles you in with wooden floors, a corner sofa and love chair gathered around a woodburning stove, while the games table invites slower evenings spent by the fire with views stretching out beyond the windows.

Just beyond, the snug offers a second place to unwind with a TV, books and DVDs, alongside a sofa bed for flexible sleeping and a second woodburning stove adding extra warmth.

The first of the four bedrooms is found on this floor, a twin with a TV and DVD player for late-night movies.

Upstairs, the rest of the bedrooms are neatly arranged, including a king-size with TV, artwork, and a nature-inspired mural, a double with a dressing table, and a bunk room softened with an armchair, while the bathroom combines a bath and corner shower with countryside views and a separate shower room supports easy mornings.

Head down to the lower-ground floor where the dining room, dressed with patterned wallpaper, artwork and a bench seat, leads through to the kitchen, where a granite island draws everyone together and an electric fire set within a stone inglenook adds character as meals come together.

A nearby utility with washing machine, tumble dryer, basin and separate WC keeps everything running smoothly.

Settle around the table for meals before drifting into the conservatory, where seating invites you to slow the pace before stepping outside to the patio and decking, complete with furniture, barbecue and that all-important hot tub, perfectly placed to take in the surrounding views, while a side gate leads towards the local pub and nearby towns offer shops and essentials within easy reach.When you are ready to explore further, Denbigh makes an easy first outing.

Walk up to Denbigh Castle and take in its striking ruins, broad views and sense of local history, then slow the pace at Cae Dai Trust where gardens, greenery and open space create a gentler change of scene, before rounding off the visit with a stop at Denbigh Museum to uncover more of the town’s story.

Copilot said: Denbigh Golf Club is an 18-hole course set in the hills of North Wales, offering breathtaking views across the Vale of Clwyd and surrounding coastline, with excellent practice facilities and a welcoming clubhouse, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy both a round of golf and stunning panoramic scenery.

St Asaph offers a different flavour of day out, where the cathedral brings stained glass, historic character and a strong sense of place, riverside paths invite an easy wander beside the water, and the town itself gives you the chance to pause for lunch before continuing on.

Ruthin is also well worth making time for, with Ruthin Castle providing a dramatic backdrop for a stroll, Nantclwyd y Dre offering a glimpse into centuries of Welsh life, and Ruthin Craft Centre bringing together exhibitions, design and a chance to browse something a little different.

Tenandeleven Cottage is a superb base for exploring Denbighshire.