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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
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
72 Customer Reviews
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"Comfortable and peaceful splendid surroundings from dog walking to day trips out something for everyone ."
Hosts went over and beyond thankyou
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Much appreciated. Property Owner
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"Wow, what can I say about this property."
It was home from home, absolutely beautiful cottage, short of nothing. The owners were available on hand if you needed anything and couldn’t have been more helpful or welcoming. Lots of places to visit in and around the area. Will definitely rebook. X
Thank you for the great feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
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"Wow what a lovely place to stay in we really enjoyed it plenty of walks with the ..."
Wow what a lovely place to stay in we really enjoyed it plenty of walks with the dog we will be returning again bev & Phil are so helpful and kind thank you very much for everything kind regards Linda Alan & monty
Thank you for the great review and hope you do return again. Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage in peaceful surroundings."
Everything was provided for a comfortable stay. Bev and Phil were charming hosts. Wifi works in living room but hit and miss elsewhere. Enjoyed the walk through the woods but disappointed that there is no path into Ruthin. Lots of places to visit within reasonable driving distance. Would definitely recommend this property.
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"Lovely cottage."
Great location. Lots of space . Outside area was beautiful. Well maintained and very peaceful. Our dogs loved it and so did we. The cottage was large and comfortable. Bonus to have sky tv included. Thank you for a lovely break.
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"Phil & Bev were wonderful hosts, I would highly recommend them."
Such a wonderful and peaceful location and we had such a wonderful time
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"WOW what a fantastic holiday , 1st in 5 years and could not have picked a better place."
Phil and Bev such fantastic hosts as are the dogs Annie and Willow. The accommodation was superb as was the location easy to get to many places. Our dog Teddy was happy chilled in the beautiful garden. Once again thank you Phil and Bev for such an amazing time. We will be back
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We really enjoyed having you stay here and look forward to seeing you all sometime in the future. X Property Owner
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"We had a lovely stay at Distyll ."
Bev gave us a lovely welcome and guide through the annex. It was so warm clean and cosy couldn’t fault it in any way. Comfy bed which always helps. A great setting and garden just outside Ruthin . A perfect place to recharge your batteries. Looking forward to returning sometime in the future.
Thank you for taking the time to publish a feedback. We’re glad you found everything to your satisfaction and look forward to meeting up again in the future. Property Owner
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"Thank you for a wonderful stay."
Everything was perfect
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"Distyll is an absolutely wonderful holiday cottage in beautiful countryside."
From the moment Jac and I arrived, our hosts Phil and Bev were delightful and so welcoming. The welcome gifts were very much appreciated, lovely bottle of red wine, chocolates and dog treats for Jac. The cottage itself is home from home. Everything you need, comfortable bed, hot shower and very clean. Is was great to come back to a warm, cosy cottage after a days walking. There are gorgeous walks from the doorstep into local woodland with streams running through. Ruthin is a nice little town, which is well located to travel to Snowdonia or the North Wales coast if you so wish. All in all a fantastic stay and will definitely be on my return list. Thank you Phil and Bev for a fabulous week away. Kobe and jac.
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"Our stay was amazing…what a beautiful place."
The surrounding area is fantastic for walks. The owners are very welcoming and helpful. We would definitely recommend for a peaceful break. Thanks once again.
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"Stayed in the cottage end of September for 6 nights and found everything in the cottage to be excellent."
We were made very welcome by the owners Bev and Phil. We would like to return asap as this was a great place to stay in a wonderful part of Wales. Many Thanks Alan
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"We had a lovely comfortable, peaceful week at Distill."
The annexe was very well equipped and comfortable. The hosts Bev and Phil are really helpful and kindly gave us a bottle of wine and some chocolates. Lovely part of Wales with plenty of places to visit and good walks. We would recommend this property, thankyou.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. Property Owner
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"Overall, a great stay!"
The cottage is home-home with great facilities. The bed is super cosy and Bev thinks of all the extra's with duck or normal pillows! Bev and Phil are both lovely people, warm and welcoming and eager to make sure everything is okay with the property. The outdoor space is lovely and so peaceful listening to the owl's on an evening. Ella and Phoebe loved the outdoor space to explore. Our only minor comment would be about the washing machine, it may be more beneficial to have a washing machine that the guests can use to do their own washing in, rather than your home washing machine, it's quiet personal giving washing over to Jim and wasn't something I was comfortable with! A few tat recommendations: • the cutlery in the draw, mainly sharp knives are a little blunt we noticed whilst trying to cut veg. • a shower caddy would be helpful in the shower. Great stay in your lovely cottage, and a very relaxing break!
Unfortunately there is no room in out letting annexe to put a washing machine. However if guests would like to put in and take out their own washing in our machine this is no problem. Otherwise we are happy to do it. I will sort out new knives and a shower caddy. Thank you Property Owner
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"Really loved this property."
It is a well equipped, extremely comfortable annexe in a truly lovely position, with a superb garden and walks from the house through woodlands. The owners are absolutely delightful, as are their dogs!
What a lovely comment. Thank you so much and we really enjoyed having you here. Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage, lovely hosts and lovely area."
Really enjoyed our weeks holiday.
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"A truly wonderful week at this idyllic cottage."
Beautiful gardens, the cottage itself is spacious Bev and Phil our hosts were friendly helpful but not intrusive, their two dogs Willow and Annie soon became friends.Everything you want was supplied including a treat for us and our dog Lexi would 100% recommend.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback. It was lovely to meet you both and Lexi too! Property Owner
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"The cottage was beautiful."
The owners are very friendly and welcoming. We needed peace and quiet after a recent family bereavement and this is what we got. The cottage is ideally situated for great days out and not far from local shops, Aldi, Tesco etc. Ruthin has welcoming pubs and a lovely chinese restaurant. Will be going back in the future.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re glad the away break helped after your family bereavement. Look forward to your return in happier circumstances. Property Owner
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"Lovely place to switch off and relax."
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"Cosy cottage in tranquil location."
Great area for walking and not too far from beaches.
Thank you for your comments. Goad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
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"A great place to stay, warm, comfortable and welcoming."
Despite the weather we enjoyed our time and hope to return in the summer months to enjoy the lovely garden.
Thank you. Yes it’s nice to see the garden at a different time of year. Property Owner
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"We had a fantastic week at Distyll Cottage, celebrating a family birthday at the weekend and then having the rest of the time walking and relaxing with Belle, our beloved working cocker spaniel."
The cottage has everything you need and was clean, very comfortable and warm (thanks to the underfloor heating - what a luxury!). My partner enjoyed having Sky TV and watched the football! We had some great wintery weather too which our dog loved and we did the local doorstep walks. So scenic. We would definitely love to visit again and will recommend to family and friends. A perfect little gem - 10/10. :-)
Thank you so much. It was lovely meeting you both and hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner
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"We received a very warm welcome from lovely hosts Bev and Phil."
The annexe is beautifully set up. A lovely spacious cosy cottage with everything you might need. Set in a picturesque setting. Spacious grounds to walk in and woodlands walks nearby. Highly recommended.
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"We had such a lovely few days at Distyll."
The cottage was superb and the area beautiful and peaceful. A perfect setting to get away from it all and the owners are lovely too! We’ll be back
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"Lovely cottage in a great location."
A very warm welcome awaited us on arrival and the vast local knowledge of the hosts exceeded our expectations The cottage is very well appointed with everything you need to make it a home from home. The host are great and are there for you should the need arise. They so want you to enjoy your time on holiday. Lots of great local walks from the property and I lost count of the number of different varieties of apple trees on the property. Gardens are a delight and very well maintained. The resident sheep were a delight. All in all a first class holiday. One place we certainly look forward to returning to.
Thank you so much for your great comments. We like to do our best to make sure our guests have an enjoyable holiday. Property Owner
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"As mentioned, the property is situated off a narrow country lane but if you want rural peace and quiet, this’s to be expected; careful drivers shouldn’t have any problems."
The holiday accommodation is small but felt spacious and comfortable. Very well equipped, warm, and everything worked as it should. Extra bonus for the doggy and human treats in the living room! Our Labrador loved romping in the enclosed garden and field, and the nearby woodland walks were a great way to start and end the day. The owners were present and friendly but not intrusive, and very helpful in their recommendations of places to go, of which there were plenty. Highly recommend Distyll for a base for a couple to visit north Wales.
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"The property was lovely, with everything that you would need."
The owners Bev & Phil are onsite, and while friendly and helpful are unobtrusive. They certainly went the extra mile for us. It was great for our 2 lurchers, lovely garden plus we were able to use a field and there are also woodland walks on the doorstep. We would
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"A very good property, well equipped and in a good position."
The property is spacious and very comfortable. The garden also is very nice. An easy walk into Ruthin which is a very nice little town. Bev & Phil were very good hosts, unobtrusive but very helpful. We noted that some reviewers suggested that there was little in the way of hot water and that there was a noisy pump running at night. Rubbish. The water was hot and plentiful and there was no noise at night other than the occasional hoot of an owl. Similarly it is a very easy drive to the property. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback after your stay at Distyll. We always strive to make sure anyone coming to stay here has an enjoyable holiday and are on hand for any advise needed. Property Owner
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"We had the loveliest week staying at Distyll."
It was the perfect place to survive the heatwave - sunbathing in the garden underneath the willow tree was absolute bliss. The annexe is beautifully set up - comfy bed, comfy sofas and a kitchen with everything you might need. The TV has Sky Sports (much appreciated in a week with both the Open and cricket going on). We were absolutely welcomed - nothing too small - even when our dog kept finding his way into the main house! Would definitely come and stay here again.
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"The details in respect of the proximity to a pub and a shop are incorrect."
The pub has closed down and the shop is three quarters of a mile away. Access to the property is down a one car width road with no passing places for one third of a mile - not for the faint hearted. We spent a week there without hot water for a bath or a quick wash. The water was luke warm. This is due to the ineffective ground source heating system. However, the shower is electrically heated. In addition a pump within the house can disrupt sleep as can people walking around upstairs. The pump can be turned off but this is not a solution as the owners seem to require it for their water supply. However, the property is well appointed, comfortable and situated in a beautiful setting. Sky TV is good, as is the internet access. Zero mobile phone coverage though in the house.
Our property is accessed by a quiet lane and there are 4 passing places leading to our house. We have been with Sykes for 10 years and in that time no-one else has had any issues with the water temperature or any pump noise. Most guests can get mobile phone coverage inside depending on their provider and our landline is available if required. We are sorry that these guests were unhappy with certain things but you can’t please everyone and are grateful that so many of our visitors give us a 100% rating for their stay. We do our very best to ensure our guests have an enjoyable and relaxing stay. Property Owner
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"Home from Home ."
Bev &Phil very welcoming. Comfortable & beautiful gardens . Lovely walks & Views . Highly recommend.
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"Bev and Phillip are great hosts, being welcoming and attentive."
The accommodation is comfortable and well equipped.The outside space is excellent and dog friendly. A good location for exploring the local area and the rest of North Wales. We would have no hesitation in returning in the future.
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"Lovely & warm and very comfortable indeed - just what we needed."
Some lovely touches - the chocolates and the dog treats. Only comment is that maybe it would be good to note somewhere on the listing that the accommodation is linked to host’s house and is underneath rooms in the host’s house? It may be an issue for some guests. We did feel a little like we had to keep our voices low and we’re concerned when our anxious dog (our fault as she is a lockdown pup and hasn’t travelled much!) barked at night!
There is no issue for noise as the rooms above are not used at night and only occasionally in the daytime. We don’t worry about barking dogs anyway. Property Owner
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"Absolutely fabulous property."
Spotless. Very warm. Had everything you could think of provided - even sweets. Bev and Phil were very welcoming, informative and friendly. Enjoyed our stay very much. Would highly recommend to everyone.
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"Beautiful place."
I am disabled and could get around everywhere with walker or manual wheelchair. Lip into shower but fits shower chair in. Probably wouldn't be suitable for an electric wheelchair though. Great hosts - Bev and Phil gave us a really warm welcome and were on site for anything we needed. Gorgeous spot where we could walk dogs from door but there are also walks further away though we didn't explore them this time as we only had a short stay. We have already booked to return next year for a week. Highly recommended - we and our two dogs all loved it and there is a fenced garden for dogs to play in.
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"Great location."
Had a very relaxing week. Lots of walks for us and the dog!! Everything you need is here. Hosts Bev and Phil very welcoming and knowledgeable about the area.
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"This has been the third time we have visited and the feedback speaks itself."
Fully recommend!!
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"Fantastic break absolutely loved the cottage and the owners were so friendly and welcoming."
I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a quiet dog friendly get away
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"Very relaxing in a beautiful property with lovely hosts and made to feel very welcome, highly recommend"
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"Absolutely beautiful cottage, Owners Bev & Phil are the perfect hosts and really friendly and helpful."
Spent a week here with our two dogs who loved the garden and the nearby wood for walks. We visited Conwy, Bala, Betwys-y-Coed, Alwen Resevoir & Llangollen and the weather was fab all week. The cottage is impeccably clean and tastefully decorated, but still very comfortable as is the enormous bed. Would not hesitate to recommend Dystill for those looking for a quiet, chilled break while near enough to see a lot of North Wales
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"The cottage was in a beautiful location Phil & Bev were excellent hosts and nothing was too much trouble for them would highly recommend the cottage."
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"From the extremely warm welcome from Bev and Phil our hosts, to the spotlessly clean and beautiful cottage, to the stunning gardens (which our dog made full use of!"
) and the fantastic location to explore North Wales, we had an amazing week and will be returning in the future!
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"Fantastic hosts, really lovely comfortable accommodation and a great place to stay"
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"Distyll is stunning."
The accommodation was spotlessly clean and warm. Everything was provided you could wish for. For us in particular being able to take our two collies and have total use of the beautiful garden, they paddled in the stream, and ran in the garden beyond. Even doggy towels and bags were provided. Our hosts were so kind and friendly it really made our holiday. Thank you.
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"Lovely cottage."
A quiet peaceful place. The cottage is well equipped comfortable and the owners are very welcoming. The garden is stunning and perfect if like us you bring your dog. A great place to explore North Wales.
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"We had a wonderful holiday at Dystill and would be very happy to stay there again."
It was a fantastic base for travelling around North Wales. The owners were wonderful hosts.
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"The cottage was spotless and tastefully decorated."
The rooms are a generous size, everything was supplied, right down to condiments- and our hosts Bev and Phil were nearby and happy to share their stunning garden with us - a real plus! It's hard to choose which of our Sykes cottages we've liked best, but this is at the top of our list....we'll be back.
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"Cottage was one of the nicest I've stayed at, well equipped, warm, excelkent lay out in beautiful surroundings."
Hosts Phil & Bev were very welcoming and helpful. Area was excellent with easy walks from the door. A great base from which to explore North Wales. Can definitely recommend!
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"Home from home with little extra, sweets for us and treats for our dog."
Very pleasant surroundings and walking the dog in the nearby woods. Hosts very friendly and helpful, hope to return again in the near future.
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"Lovely setting, very welcoming and spotlessly clean"
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"Distyll is a wonderful bolt hole."
The holiday let annex is attached to an old, well renovated mill. It nestles in a valley surrounded by fields and woodlands, in the village of Llanfwrog, near Ruthin. The owners live in the main part and are perfect hosts; friendly but not interfering. The cottage is lovely and warm, spacious and very well equipped. We particularly enjoyed sitting eating our breakfast, whilst looking out of the kitchen window onto the garden with its babbling brook and weeping willow. We have already recommended this lovely cottage to family and friends, despite only arriving home 2 days ago. We would also be very happy to return.
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"This is a lovely cottage down a country lane it is quiet and peaceful yet close to some fantastic walks."
The hosts are at hand next door just in case of any problems not that we had any and dogs are made very welcome
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"Lovely stay with very welcoming hosts."
Wish we could have stayed longer.
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"Fantastic hosts, very peaceful location with access to forest walks."
Ruthin is well located for exploring north Wales.
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"Beautiful annex in beautiful gardens in spectacular area."
Easy walks close by . Hosts amazing ,there if you need them but not in your face . Will be back and would recommend to anyone.
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"The cottage was lovely, nice sized rooms and everything provided including bottle of wine, chocolates and dog treats."
Also a good sized television. Idyllic area, really beautiful and dog waking from the door. Would definitely recommend to anyone. The hosts also were so helpful.
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"Very lovely walking break in a beautiful part of Wales."
The Distyll is perfectly positioned to explore the area. It is comfortable, relaxing and for 2 people plus dog it is rather spacious. We would definitely recommend this property and the area.
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"Excellent cottage everything you needed was there lovely friendly bev and ..."
Excellent cottage everything you needed was there lovely friendly bev and Phil made us feel very welcome our dog was given a good welcome to lots of warks for him in the woods overall perfect very peaceful and relaxing place
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"After a hectic year we needed some peace and real quality time."
This accommodation was everything it promised to be and more. The owners Bev and Phil were extremely friendly and helpful. This is probably the best holiday cottage we have stayed in.
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"What a beautiful cottage fabulous host loverly location will definitely recommend and re visit"
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"This was fantastic accommodation, with lovely hosts who had made sure everything you needed for a great holiday was provided."
We really didn't want to leave and will definitely be back!
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"Bev and Phil (owners) extremely helpful regarding places to visit and dog walks."
Great accommodation.
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"This is a very cosy accommadation away from it all it quiet and peaceful and we had a very relaxing weekend the owners were very helpful."
There are some lovley walks right from the door which are dog enjoyed
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"Really lovely property owners, warm welcome and helpful."
Loved our short stay and will be back!!
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"A lovely warm, comfortable cottage and ideal for our little dog."
Great walks nearby and close to Ruthin town. Bev was a friendly, helpful host who even let our dog out when we went to visit friends. We would definitely stay there again.
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"Lovely holiday accommodation."
great walks on the doorstep, beautiful scenery. Very friendly owners, who made me feel very welcome. I will definitely visit again and would recommend this property to anyone and especially dog owners
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"Great host made my wife and I very welcome like we had been going for years not first ime"
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"The cottage is accessed by app."
1 mile of single track road with very few passing places, luckily, it is not very busy . There is no DAB signal, and very week phone signal. Wi fi is only in the lounge, but having said all that, this is an ideal place for a quiet get away from it all break, with excellent hosts.
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"We had a wonderful weeks stay at Dystil."
Both Bev and Phil were very welcoming. Were there if needed. The facilities were excellent and with underfloor heating we were never cold. I would recommend this cottage it is a real home from home. So relaxing. Very comfortable bed. We were very lucky with the weather for October. Only had one rainy day. We went to Tweedmill shopping outlet. A lovely place. The scenery is stunning and the roads fairly quiet. Most places are no more than 1 hours drive away making it an excellent base for sight seeing etc. Mobile phone signal is limited but we did manage to get an internet connection. As the cottage is on a country road it was pitch black at night so a strong torch may be a good idea. Would definitely return.
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"I have filled in the owners comments book in the cottage where I gave a glowing report of our stay there."
. The accommodation is first class but the hosts Bev And Phil and there dogs and friendly sheep make the holiday even more enjoyable..
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"Bev and Phil the owners were fantasic people very welcoming ,nothing was too much trouble ."
A beautiful place in stunning surroundings. Home from home .Would highly recommend .
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"Great holiday in a beautiful location."
The cottage was exceptional, very clean and tidy with everything you could need. The owners were very friendly and very helpful. My wife and I hope to book the cottage in the future.
Summary
- All ground floor. Note: This property ONLY accepts minimum 3 night stay during April - October period One king-size double bedroom (zip/link, can be twin on request)
- Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
- Fitted kitchen with dining area
- Sitting room with electric fire
- Ground source underfloor and radiator heating with electric fire
- Electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge, access to owner's washing machine and tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Sky Sports package, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Ample off road parking
- Bike storage available
- Lawned garden with stream and furniture
- Two well-behaved pets welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.6 miles and pub 0.5 miles
- Note: Children over 10 years old only due to stream in garden
- Note: This cottage may be suitable for wheelchair users.
The property
Ruthin 1 mile. An outstanding, modern ground floor wing of a Grade II listed 17th century cottage, formerly a lavender distillery, set on the owners' smallholding, in the Clwyd Valley a mile from the market town of Ruthin.
Providing first-class accommodation with quality fixtures and furnishings, this Ruthin cottage is perfect for a romantic holiday or just for those wishing to get away from it all.
With a cosy sitting room with electric fire and well-equipped, modern kitchen/dining room, plus the benefit of full Sky Sports TV package, comfy corner sofa, underfloor central heating, and a super king-size bed, this Ruthin cottage fulfils most requirements.
The cottage is located next to woodland offering walking trails and paths which lead into Ruthin where you can visit the historic gaol and castle, or browse the shops and enjoy the tea rooms, bars and restaurants.
Set in 25 acres of pasture land with delightful gardens and a babbling stream meandering past a weeping willow tree, this pretty Ruthin cottage is in an idyllic, tranquil setting, offering superb accommodation for romantic breaks, business guests, walkers, bikers or as a touring base for the North Wales area.
About the location
RUTHIN
Llangollen 12 miles; Bala 18.5 miles; Chester 25 miles; Betws-y-Coed 30 miles.
The hilltop town of Ruthin lies to the north of Llangollen via the breathtaking Horseshoe Pass. The town is picturesque with attractive half-timbered buildings, mainly clustered around St Peter’s Square. There are many interesting shops and buildings, whilst the Nant Clwyd House (the oldest timber frame in Wales), Ruthin Gaol and Ruthin Craft Centre, which houses work by internationally recognised artists and craftspeople, are also worth a visit. Beautiful countryside is on Ruthin’s doorstep with Lake Brenig, Moel Famau Country Park and Clocaenog Forest close by. Further afield, but still within easy touring distance, are the coast, Snowdonia National Park and historic Chester.
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This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas