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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
18 Customer Reviews
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"The welcome on arrival was warm and friendly ."
Nothing was too much trouble for Cindy and Steve , and a massage from Cindy was an added bonus. The cottage was very clean and extremely homely and had everything that you would want for a holiday . The welcome pack was a lovely thing to do and there was lots of information brochures of places to visit, They views were indeed incredible and at night the lights from Wirral shone bright. I very much enjoyed my stay at dolphin bach and am looking forward to my next visit in June
Hi Lesley, Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback. We aim to make our guests' stay as comfortable and convenient as possible so we were glad you had such a good time. Look forward to seeing you again next June. Kind regards, Steve & Cindy Property Owner
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"A beautiful cosy cottage with beautiful views."
The hosts, Cindy and Steve, were so friendly and helpful. I’m just sorry I never got chance to have a massage! Thank you for a lovely week, which went far too quickly!
Hi Diane. Thank you very much for the lovely feedback. It was a pleasure having you stay at our cottage. Kind regards, Steve & Cindy Property Owner
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"A lovely welcome from Steve and Cindy, a lovely cottage well presented, with ..."
A lovely welcome from Steve and Cindy, a lovely cottage well presented, with everything you could need for your stay very comfortable and cosy, wonderful view from the garden, nice and secure for our dogs to enjoy, would recommend for a quiet relaxing stay and ideal base to go out and explore the local areas with plenty of information on days out and places to eat,hopefully will return in the summer, thank you for a wonderful holiday, John and Jan
Hi John & Jan, thanks very much for the lovely feedback and the beautiful flowers and card which were a welcome surprise! Glad you had such an enjoyable time and look forward to seeing you all again next year. Kind regads, Steve & Cindy Property Owner
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"Dolphin Bach proved to be the most perfect accommodation for myself and my dog on our two night stay in North Wales recently, and I definitely hope to return, only for longer next time!"
It was welcoming, cosy, comfortable, peaceful and well equipped…indeed, every thought and attention to detail has gone into ensuring a relaxed and safe stay was had, and it was greatly appreciated! Private parking for my vehicle close by. Secure, enclosed, little garden area attached to the cottage for my dog. Lovely patio area to watch a wide variety of visiting birds to the feeders, or French windows overlooking, when the weather conditions were too adverse for sitting outside, and a delightful view of the estuary and surrounding countryside too…along with the grazing cows one morning, as they made their way through the field across the lane. Binoculars and information packs detailing nearby attractions and walks / beaches / places of interest / nature reserves etc etc were most welcome along with the thoughtful ‘welcome pack’ of goodies…always appreciated after a long journey! Exploring the beaches and coastline was a delight, despite torrential rain, at times, as I knew I could return to Dolphin Bach and dry out, relax and enjoy a peaceful and undisturbed nights sleep each night… Relaxed, ‘slow’, mornings to start each day…breakfast and coffee watching the birds…and cosy evenings, with even the use of a wood burner, if needed! A ‘wet room’ shower was ideal for my needs, also. The hosts were ‘on hand’, should any problems or issues with the accommodation arose (which they didn’t)…but it was nice to know they were there, if needed, and a nicer, kinder, more welcoming couple would be hard to find! A brief, but refreshing and relaxing stay…thoroughly enjoyed by both myself and my dog! Thank you.
Hi Jo, thanks so much for the amazing feedback! We're really pleased that you had such a good time at our cottage and that you and Maverick were able to still get out and about despite the less than ideal weather. Thanks also for the flowers and card. They were much appreciated. Hope to see you again soon. Warmest regards, Steve & Cindy Property Owner
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"Lovely stay in spite of the rain and mist!"
Not having WiFi was mildly inconvenient but everything else was perfect. Comfortable accommodation. Friendly and helpful hosts. Every amenity available. Cindy did a fabulous session of reflexology/foot massage and is extremely knowledgeable about all things holistic. The wealth of birds coming to the feeders was astonishing for a townie like me. Plenty of sightseeing opportunities. I am keen to re-visit. Many thanks.
Thanks for the feedback Sue and hope to see you again in the future. Sorry that the weather couldn't have been nicer for you. Glad you enjoyed the treatment. Regards Steve & Cindy Property Owner
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"We had an excellent holiday here with our 2 dogs."
The property is in a great location, very close to a lovely, friendly pub as well as being close enough to the North Wales Expressway to make getting around very straight forward. There are some great local places to walk the dogs, in woods, on beaches (plenty even in summer) as well as country parks. The accommodation is cosy and whilst the kitchen is compact, it was easy to cook in. Having all of the basics like cleaning equipment, salt, pepper and sugar are also really helpful. The hosts were very friendly and were super keen to make sure that we had an excellent stay.
Hi Nicholas, So glad that you and Laura and your doggies had such a lovely time and thanks for all the positive feedback. It was a pleasure having you here and look forward to welcoming you again one day. Kind regards, Steve & Cindy Property Owner
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"Great stay, very clean and everything is there you need only downside is the WiFi issue."
Although it states that the WiFi is touch and go, we couldn't even get a WiFi connection at all unless you go to the owners property next door. So it's a bit misleading that the WiFi it touch and go.
Hi Shane, we're glad that you enjoyed your stay but are also sorry about the issues you experienced with the Wi-Fi signal during your time with us. We will take on board the constructive feedback you left us about this issue and will look into what reasonable steps we can take to improve the quality of the Wi-Fi signal going forward. Thanks again for the otherwise positive feedback. Kind regards, Steve & Cindy Property Owner
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"Perfect cottage, perfect hosts, loved the welcome pack."
Cottage has everything you need, watching the birds feed daily in the gorgeous garden. Ideal location for exploring Norrh Wales plus Liverpool etc. Cannot say enough about this cottage. The information left in the cottage is fantastic to be able to make the most of your stay. Watch the sat nav directions ! Follow the directions with your bookings.
Thanks Philip for your wonderful feedback. Glad you really enjoyed your stay and that we were able to provide everything you needed to make your stay such a pleasant one. Kind regards, Steve & Cindy Property Owner
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"What a beautiful stay."
Dolphin Bach is located in an ideal spot to go exploring, and not far to travel into snowdonia. The property was very clean, secluded and comfy and the hosts were very warm and welcoming.
Hi Laura, it was a pleasure to welcome you both to our cottage. So glad you had such a good time. Hope to see you again one day. Kind regards, Steve & Cindy Property Owner
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"Steve and Cindy were so welcoming , the cottage is beautiful and has everything you need for your stay ."
The welcome pack was a lovely touch. I would definite recommend the cottage .
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It was a pleasure to welcome the 3 of you and would love to host you again in the future. Regards, Steve & Cindy Property Owner
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"Friendly hosts providing well equipped and faultlessly clean accommodation."
Rural location with easy access to road network for exploring the local areas. Good local pub, again with friendly staff and providing hearty pub food.
Thank you for your kind comments. Hope we see you again for a longer stay next time. Regards, Steve & Cindy Property Owner
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"A gem of a cottage, private , good facilities and welcoming hosts."
Limited wifi but it states this in the details. The view of the estuary is lovely. Lots of things to do in this region. Thank you for making us welcome - and Cindy is a holistic massage therapist too.
Glad that you both had a good time. It was lovely to meet you and thank you for the positive feedback about the treatment Cindy gave you. Regards, Steve & Cindy Property Owner
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"A perfect, well equipped cosy cottage with beautiful views."
The hosts were lovely, very welcoming and helpful! All in all we had a most wonderful holiday. Close enough to a fabulous beach, the Talacre beach that is also dog friendly and lovely trips to Yfonwen antiques, Conwy and Llandudno with Great Orme.
Thanks for your wonderful feedback, Eva. Glad you had such a good time. Regards, Steve & Cindy Property Owner
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"Lovely clean comfortable accommodation Great views from garden Hosts are very ..."
Lovely clean comfortable accommodation Great views from garden Hosts are very nice people who are willing to go the extra mile to accommodate you Would definitely revisit in the future
Thanks for the lovely review, Margaret. Was a pleasure to host you both and we're glad that you had such a nice time. Regards Steve & Cindy Property Owner
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"Great little cottage, lovely hosts, ideal spot for travelling around North Wales"
Happy that you had a good time. Hope to see you again. Regards, Steve & Cindy Property Owner
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"Fantastic little cottage ."
Owners are a lovely couple who made us feel welcome. Welcome pack was really nice and the cottage was beautiful. We most certainly will be booking again.
Thanks, Richard, for your feedback. Would certainly look forward to seeing you again in the future. Regards Steve & Cindy Property Owner
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"The views from the cottage are beautiful."
Very secret hideaway, lovely and quiet. We visited numerous places and venues to eat whilst there, the cottage is pretty central to many places of interest. So great situation as a base. We had a lovely well deserved break. Cindy and Steve are a lovely couple. If you do visit Dolphin Bach, take advantage of a treatment with Cindy, you will not regret it, very relaxing and beneficial. Thank you Penny n Adrian
Thanks Penny & Adrian, it was a pleasure to have you stay at our cottage. Glad you found it a useful base and that you enjoyed the massage treatment. We hope to see you visit again in the future. Regards, Steve & Cindy Property Owner
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"Lovely comfortable cottage with fantastic view."
A good area for touring North Wales. The cottage has everything we needed with a nice welcome pack. All the rooms were a good size. The enclosed back garden was ideal for sitting in the sunshine and enjoying the view and ideal for the dog. Cindy and Steve are a lovely couple, very welcoming and very helpful. We have had a very relaxing time we would book it again.
Thank you for your positive feedback, Cliff & Esther. It was a pleasure to welcome you to our holiday cottage. We appreciate how far you travelled to get here and we look forward to welcoming you and your beautiful "boy" back in the future. Regards, Steve & Cindy Property Owner
Summary
- Single-storey
- One double bedroom
- Wet room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
- Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with woodburning stove (not an open fire)
- LPG central heating
- Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, toaster
- TV/DVD with Freeview
- WiFi with passcode available from the owners adjacent hub, but signal not always guaranteed
- Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Enclosed, rear garden with patio, lawn, furniture, and barbecue
- Well behaved pets welcome
- Sorry, no smoking allowed on the premises
- Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.1 miles
- Note: Check-in from 2pm, check-out by 11am
- Note: Wood for woodburner available on an 'honesty box' basis
- Note: Guests may launder their items in the owners adjacent washing machine for a small fee if required and with the owner's arrangement
- Note: Cindy (Joint Owner) is a fully qualified massage therapist and a wide range of therapeutic or relaxing therapy treatments can be provided onsite, subject to availability
- Please note: The property has a minimum of a 3 night stay
The property
Dolphin Bach, an inviting, single-storey cottage rests in the small hamlet of Dolphin and enjoys stunning views of the Dee Estuary and Flintshire coastline beyond.
Situated next to the owner's home, this North Wales cottage has been fully renovated to accommodate all guests, including the less mobile, being all on one level, with wide doors, a large wet room, and disability aids available on request.
Perfect for couples, or even friends sharing, this property makes a great base for those seeking a tranquil and romantic retreat.
Inside, you will discover an open-plan living space, ideal for rustling up an evening meal for two in the kitchen, having a games night around the dining table, and relaxing in front of the woodburning stove with your loved one as the evenings grow darker.
When sleep calls, head to the well-presented double bedroom, to drift off into a deep sleep after a day of adventures, while the wet room provides space to get ready for another fun-filled day of activities.
Outside, immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the Welsh countryside by enjoying a spot of alfresco dining out on the furniture, or simply take in the wonders of nature and wildlife in its natural habitat on your doorstep.
Take a day trip to the vibrant seaside town of Rhyl, where you can soak up the sun on the sandy beach, dive into water adventures at SC2 Rhyl, or enjoy a peaceful stroll around Brickfields Pond.
For a taste of city life, head to Chester and explore attractions such as Chester Zoo, the historic Chester City Walls, and the bustling Chester Market for delicious local fare.
In Ellesmere Port, dive into a world of marine wonders at Blue Planet Aquarium, indulge in some retail therapy at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, or catch the latest blockbuster at Vue Cinemas Cheshire Oaks.
Enjoy all of this and more by booking Dolphin Bach.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
About the location
DOLPHIN
Holywell 2 miles; Mold 8 miles; Denbigh 18 miles; Chester 17 miles.
Dolphin is a small hamlet with its own pub, located between Holywell and Mold. Standing on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the northern edge of the Clwydian Hill Range and miles of sandy beaches along the North Wales coast, Dolphin is also close to St Winifred’s Well, the Milwr Tunnel, Greenfield Valley Heritage Park and some superb golf courses. Nearby are Mold, Denbigh and Ruthin, with excellent shops and craft centres, and Prestatyn, whose Blue Flag beach provides miles of golden sand for bathing, watersports or fishing. This is an ideal location for exploring the attractions of North Wales, with access to superb walking, mountain biking, horse riding and birdwatching amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Clwydian Hill Range and Offa’s Dyke Pathway, and with Halkyn Mountain less than a mile away. Visit the medieval city of Chester with its famous zoo, the Welsh Mountain Zoo at Colwyn Bay, Lakes Brenig, Bala and Vyrnwy, Victorian Llandudno, the castles at Flint, Rhuddlan and Conwy and the Snowdonia National Park, all within easy reach.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas