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5 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
110 Customer Reviews
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"Another fantastic stay at Little Cow House!"
This is my second time staying and will be back again I'm sure. Perfect location, amazing views, spotless, a gorgeous Bara Brith and the most lovely owners. Thank you again.
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"It was an amazing property with everything you need and more."
We also really loved the proximity to Chirk and surrounding countryside.
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"What a wonderful cottage!"
has to be the best we have stayed in in the 10 years we have been using Sykes Cottages. The attention to detail in the presentation was second to none, all top quality furnishing throughout. The grandkids loved the homemade cake waiting on the kitchen table when we got there. The location is also superb, right on the England Wales border, you can walk to the Chirk aqueduct & tunnel, Wrexham is 10 miles, Chester 20, the North Wales coast 50 miles. There is so much to do & see in the area, we will be coming back as soon as we can.
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"The cottage is lovely and in a wonderful."
I spent the week there catching up with old friends. So had fun and did quite a bit of walking the owner was very friendly and nice and the cake very scrumptious. Really nice place to stay .
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"Lovely quiet cottage, well equipped and very spacious."
Great for walks from the door and easy to get around local area. Highly recommended!
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"This is by far the best place we have ever stayed in."
The cottage was spotless, and extremely well equipped. Towels and bedding provided, and all lovely and clean. All types of kitchen equipment provided as well as washing up liquid and kitchen towel. The lovely owners even provided milk and the most gorgeous cake! The garden was super and had the most amazing outlook. The owners were just amazing and such lovely, kind people. We would definitely return to this holiday cottage.
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"The Little Cow House is a delightful, peaceful property within easy reach of places of interest, particularly National Trust properties."
It is very well equipped and comfortable, has lovely views and the owners couldn't be more friendly and helpful.
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"Tom and Heather were very friendly and helpful."
Heather's cakes were lovely.
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"Lovely location."
House was well equipped and very comfortable beds. Lots of lovely walks on the doorstep. Would definitely go back again.
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"Wow,absolutely lovely cottage,everything immaculate,setting just beautiful,sound of the river at night was really restful."
Lovely bara birth,wine and chocolates from such a friendly owner,nothing to much trouble,couldn't fault it,so enjoyed are stay Christine,Tim and Clive
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"Lovely cottage and location; we had a fantastic week here despite the changeable March weather."
Very comfortable and well equipped accommodation; perfect to explore both England and Wales. Our hosts,Heather and Tom, were very welcoming, friendly and helpful without being intrusive. So enjoyed our week that we have rebooked for later on in the year.
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"We really enjoyed our stay at Little Cow House."
Lovely cottage with lots of space for the four of us. It was very well equipped, immaculately kept and warm. Mr and Mrs Hughes were good hosts, welcoming and friendly.
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"Beautiful, cosy, comfortable accommodation."
Well appointed kitchen, spacious lounge and very comfortable beds. Host left homemade cake, wine and chocolates which was a very nice touch. Would definitely recommend to others.
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"Had a wonderful 2 night stay in Little Cow House, on arrival we were greeted and shown around."
We had booked for a birthday getaway, and the owner had put our a birthday cake, chocolates and a bottle of wine, which was a wonderful surprise. The cottage was spotless and the fire had been put on for our arrival, it was very cosy and a lovely homely place. Owners were wonderful, really helped when we asked for local restaurants/pubs and made us feel very welcome. The beds were very comfy, peaceful area at night and lovely to wake up to the birds & river. We had a fabulous stay, and certainly wouldn't hesitate booking again.
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"Loved our time at Little Cow House and hope to return before too long!"
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"A great location and a great holiday home."
We were greeted shown around and left with a lovely cake and wine...... both went down very well! My little boy is 5 and particularly loved the wide range of toys (hidden away nicely) to play with. We were staying following a leak at our property locally, so didn't do any tourist activities but the home was a great base for us, very comfortable. Would highly recommend friends and family to stay here if visiting the area. Thank-you for a lovely week.
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"Beautiful barn Warm."
Well equipped. Comfy beds Great location but need a car to get around. Loved the area. Nice touch of home made cake . Wine and chocolates..Heather was lovely host. Would definenately reccomend!
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"Had a lovely stay hoists was really friendly and welcoming lovely and quiet I ..."
Had a lovely stay hoists was really friendly and welcoming lovely and quiet I couldn't of stayed in a better place I was actually sad to go home
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"The little cow house is a little hidden gem."
It’s in a fantastic location where it is close to days out and major town, yet it is so peaceful. The owners could not have been more helpful and friendly. They really go the extra mile to make sure your stay is perfect. We will not forget this place.
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"Heather & Tom were exceptional hosts Very accommodating and had decorated the little Cow House with beautiful festive decorations including a real Xmas tree."
The house was warm and welcoming on arrival Lots of Xmas yummy treats were enjoyed by us all.
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"Such a beautifully renovated property in a great location."
Hosts were so welcoming and kind, and took the time to show us the property. Also offer advice of the area. Would definitely come back again.
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"We had a lovely relaxing week at the little Cow house our host Heather made us feel very welcome and left us yummy treats such as a homemade Victoria cake bottle of wine maltesers and visited us through the week with some delicious homemade Welsh cakes."
She really spoilt us. The accommodation is immaculate and the views of the river at the back of the house was lovely to look out on each day. We would recommend this accommodation to anyone. It is beautiful and had everything there to meet our needs. Well done Heather
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"We had a lovely stay in The Little Cow House and will use it again if we’re in the area."
We had a lovely welcome from Heather. The house is very well equipped.
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"We had a lovely stay and I suspect we will book again."
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"We booked a last minute weekend away at the Little Cow House and wished that we could have stayed longer."
Everything was perfect - from the telephone call giving us directions before we travelled to the cottage which had everything that we needed. Sitting outside in the October warmth the views are amazing. Heather and Tom are perfect hosts. Highly recommend.
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"The property had all we needed and more."
The hosts are lovely and extremely helpful. This the second time we have been and is highly recommended. The location is beautiful and very relaxing.
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"Cottage was perfect, had everything we needed and more."
Heather, Tom and family could not have been nicer or more welcoming. Perfect location for walks and exploring the local area. Parh Hall and Shropshire Sculpture are a must and the walk along the Aquaduct was beautiful. Can't wait to come back
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"Had an absolutely wonderful time at the property."
The Little Cow House was spotless, the beds very comfortable and there was everything there you needed. Mr & Mrs Hughes were a lovely couple and were on hand if you needed them. Was lovely to arrive there to find Mrs Hughes had made us a Victoria sponge, along with a box of chocolates and a bottle of wine to get our holiday started. Would definitely book again ☺️
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"Our second time staying here and was just as wonderful."
Beautifully clean and well kept. Lovely welcome from Heather on arrival, and welcome of cake, chocolate and wine. Very peaceful, yet not to far into Chick for eating, drinking and supplies. Thank you
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"This is a top class cottage in a peaceful, tranquil, rural setting."
The barn conversion is of the highest quality with all of the furnishings and fittings being of a high standard. The owners are friendly and helpful if required. The weather was fine and we were able to enjoy the private outside terrace and garden, overlooking the Ceiriog valley. The location is perfect - a rural setting but with lots of walks, shops and restaurant/pub options within easy range. An area and cottage that we would return to. First class!
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"We had a very comfortable stay at Little Cow House and would thoroughly recommend the property."
Thank you Heather for the delicious Victoria sponge and for decorating it for our daughters birthday!
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"Hosts very welcoming and accommodating to guests."
Lovely arrival cake, which was a nice touch. However the kitchen needs a re-think of space usage as it was cramped around the table with 5 adults. Also ironing board? Lovely modern washing machine but with a small travel table top ironing board? Also lack of wardrobe in single room. Still these aspects did not spoil a lovely break but would have added to overall experience.
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"We found Little Cow Cottage for a last minute booking."
It's so lovely that I was amazed that it was available! It's in a beautiful setting overlooking the bridge and river at Pontfaen, is spotlessly clean, warm, bright and comfortable. Heather and Tom are very welcoming. There are good walks from the cottage and many more including strolls along canal towpaths and strenuous hill walks a short drive away. We mainly chose to eat in house but can recommend the Swan a short drive up the valley. Stan's independent superstore in St Martins is a short drive away while the small farm shop at the trout farm up the road is worth a visit. What's not to like?! Thank you for having us.
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"A long weekend at Little Cow House just wasn’t enough."
From the warm welcome from the owners and first look around the house we knew we’d booked somewhere special. By the end of our stay, nothing had disappointed us, the Chirk and Llangollen area is beautiful and it was so nice to come back to Little Cow House at the end of each day of walking and exploring. It’s warm, spotlessly clean, equipped and furnished to a very high standard. We’re three friends meeting up somewhere new every few months and we all agreed this was our best accommodation to date, definitely somewhere we’d like to stay again. Having an ensuite bathroom and house bathroom is a big plus when you’re sharing the house with friends, the large sitting room with plenty of comfy chairs and lovely views across the valley enables you to spread out too, very spacious. The 5 stars are well-deserved and the Sykes team should be proud to list this holiday cottage on their website.
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"An excellent stay at a very nice property with excellent locallity for the local area."
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"This is a really nice holiday rental."
Plenty of space for 5, including a well equipped kitchen and soacioys lounge. It was very clean and everything was well maintained with quality furnishings. There is a lovely outlook to the rear over the river Ceiriog. The owners left a Victoria sponge cake, a bottle of wine, milk and some malteasers, which was very thoughtful. We would definitely consider staying there again although if we were being picky, we didn't find the mattresses in the double rooms very comfortable. Whether they need replacing or are just too soft for us, we couldn't tell.
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"A lovely cottage in a delightful location."
We were comfortable and warm for our short stay. Our host was lovely and the scones, jam and cream which awaited our arrival were a super surprise. We would not hesitate to recommend The Little Cow House and hope to return.
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"Fantastic property, with everything we needed and more."
Location was fabulous and hosts made us feel very welcome.
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"We are so pleased to have found this lovely cottage."
Heather and Tom are friendly and welcoming and there are many thoughtful touches that make it a very special place to stay. It was spotlessly clean, warm and very comfortable. We enjoyed many walks straight from the door. We can't wait to return. Thank you
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"We had a wonderful time at the Little Cow House."
Thank you Heather and Tom for how welcome you made us. The real Christmas tree was lovely and the welcome pack was greatly appreciated. Thanks for helping to make some lovely memories of Christmas 2022. We hope to see you again soon Regards Matt Liz and Family
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"Superb cottage in a beautiful location, well deserving of the 5 star rating."
The cottage was spotless, extremely comfortable & well equipped. Heather & Tom were very welcoming, friendly & generous hosts. Altogether a great find!
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"Absolutely love this cottage, great location just minutes from the town."
Thank you for the cake and wine also ! Will definitely be coming back here.
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"We had a great weekend stay at Little Cow House."
Heather was very welcoming & the treats on arrival were a lovely touch. The barn conversion was luxurious, warm, clean & comfortable. We enjoyed a walk along the river & aquaduct. We all wished we could've stayed longer!
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"Wonderful!!!"
amazing location. Accommodation of a very high standard and beautifully decorated with some lovely touches, the beautiful bath was particularly popular. Lovely friendly host and good cake.
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"Perfect accommodation."
Owners were friendly & welcoming. Lovely home made cake!
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"Little cow house is a delightful cottage."
It is in a beautiful location and is very comfortable and extremely well equipped with everything you need. The owners are very welcoming and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We have already booked again for next year!
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"Beautiful cottage, high standard throughout, the best holiday cottage I've stayed in by far."
Very warm and friendly welcome from the owners, Heather and Tom, and their knowledge of the area and helpful suggestions of places to visit, all contributed to making this a truly fantastic holiday.
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"The cottage is gorgeous and there was everything we wanted."
Came for a family get-together and it was perfect. The view from the patio is amazing. Heather is a wonderful host and there was a lovely cake, wine and chocs on the table when we arrived. The cottage was immaculate and cosy. It's so convenient to visit everywhere - Chester, llangollen etc. and lovely walks along the canal and the river. Very near Chirk aqueduct, which is lovely and the Castle. I would definately recommend staying at Little Cow House - we'll be back!
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"Very well equipped, clean cottage in a peaceful location."
One of the best we’ve stayed in. Friendly hosts. Lovely cake from Heather.
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"This is a beautiful house, spotless, and beautifully decorated."
Everything you need for a relaxing stay. The welcome gift left for us was very much appreciated. The owners are on site and very friendly if you need anything. We have booked for next year, says it all!.
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"Heather & Tom, the owners are so lovely & helpful."
The cottage is very clean & is the best equipped cottage we've stayed in & we've stayed in alot. The Outlook is so pretty, lots of walks in the area, restaurants in Chirk very nice. Thank you. Heather & Tom.
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"A very warm welcome to a very warm and well maintained accommodation."
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"Wonderful warm, clean and welcoming cottage."
Hosts Heather & Tom very kind, friendly and helpful. A beautiful quiet location which has great walking.
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"Everything was perfect, we had such a lovely stay and didn't want to leave."
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"Lovely place to stay."
Heather and Tom make you feel at home on arrival. Nice touches with the welcome pack, and not forgetting Heather's Lovely cake.Good walks all around, but close enough to other places in the car.
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"Everything about this cottage was perfect, from the moment we arrived and were met by the owners Heather and Tom( such a lovely couple)."
They gave us lots of useful info on local places to eat and visit and plenty of local history. The cottage itself was immaculate, pristine clean lwith all the facilities you could wish for and the views from the bedrooms and patio are amazing. To top it all Heather had made us a delicious Victoria sponge cake and also left us a bottle of wine and other goodies. I would highly recommend this property and can't wait to go back. Perfect quite location and not too far from plenty of places of interest to visit.
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"The owners, Heather and Tom, were very welcoming and friendly."
They helped make our trip to visit family very relaxed and comfortable. Little Cow House was perfect with a high quality finish and spotlessly clean. The gardens and pots were lovely with a patio perfectly situated to enjoy the beautiful views across the valley. Pontfaen is in an ideal location to enjoy many sights so is an excellent base to explore the area. We highly recommend!
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"We spent a lovely week at the Little Cow House exploring the local area."
The cottage was exceptionally clean on our arrival and we immediately felt safe and at home. The kitchen is supplied with everything that you could wish for. It was the little things that helped - like the kitchen roll, foil and cling film, washing-up liquid, sponge, dishwasher tablets etc etc (some cottages we’ve stayed in before didn’t provide these). A thoughtful welcome pack with possibly the best cake we have EVER tasted. Owners Heather and Tom were both friendly and offered ideas for places to visit.
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"Just back from a lovely week staying on Tom and Heather's farm."
Warmly greeted and the homemade cake, wine and chocolates were just what we needed after a long journey. The journey was worth it! Fell in love with the beautiful Shropshire countryside and the friendliness of everyone we met. Lake Vyrnwy is not to be missed - just under an hour's drive. We cycled around the lake - great experience. Tom and Heather gave us some wonderful advice of places to visit. Too many for just one visit! The cottage itself was just perfect. More than we could have hoped for and the freshly made scones half way through the week were fabulous. We mustn't forget Boris (the dog!). We will miss him the most! Can't wait for another visit!
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"The cottage is beautiful and well equipped couldn’t ask for anymore!"
In a lovely part of wales with lots to see and do for the family. The hosts look after you very well a great holiday Thankyou.
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"Lovely welcome from charming hosts."
Extremely comfortable and well appointed. Had everything we needed. Excellent views and garden.
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"It was perfect in every way."
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"The hosts and the property make you feel welcome."
Beautiful location, excellent property as clean as a new pin with great attention to detail. Very well equipped. Can't recommend highly enough.
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"We were blown away when we arrived at Little Cow House!"
The house is beautiful & the patio area with the views are just amazing. So relaxing. Our hosts were extremely helpful & friendly & the welcome pack was lovely (delicious cake indeed). Thank you so much for your hospitality & we will, without a doubt be back for a second visit!!
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"Absolutely stunning location, beautiful scenery from every window looking out."
Catered for completely, we did not go without any amenities or facilities. The hosts were very friendly and our stay could bot have been better. Excellent value for money!
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"Exceptional welcome from Heather and Tom Immaculately clean property stunning ..."
Exceptional welcome from Heather and Tom Immaculately clean property stunning views delicious cake wine and goodies limitations of places we had planned to visit due to Covid restrictions However hopefully we will be able to return when Covid over and explore our places of interest
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"Little Cow House is very comfortable and well equipped, perfectly situated for a relaxing walking holiday."
We really appreciated the kind welcome and lovely cake and wine.Thank you for a very enjoyable week. We hope to return .
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"The Little Cow House was fantastic and the hosts were just lovely, meeting us on arrival and we were greeted with a wonderful cake and wine which was left in the priority on the table."
With covid it’s a shame they can’t show you around but never the less it was lovely and good instructions on what to do on departure day. The house is peaceful and the gardens and views are beautiful
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"Made to feel very welcome, lovely greeting on arrival, wine and home made cake in the cottage."
Our hosts were helpful without being intrusive. The property is superb, everything inside of a high standard and we could not have been more comfortable. We did not venture far away, because of the current restrictions, but enjoyed many walks in the area, down by the canal and aqueduct. The National Trust property, Chirk Castle is well worth a visit as, even though the castle is unable to open, the gardens and grounds are stunning. Would certainly visit the cottage and area again.
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"Brilliant place to be."
Lots of walks and things to see with children. The butcher and greengrocer in Chirk are great. Our hosts were friendly, kind and thoughtful.
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"What a great cottage, it has everything you will need, plus a great view, its quite and the owners are fantastic."
I was working up there for a week and rather than stop in a hotel we stopped here. While I was working my wife and her friend went walking and they said it has some great walks nearby. I would fully recommend this cottage and its owners.
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"Absolutely beautiful cottage, fantastic hosts and stunning location."
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"What a wonderful find!"
Heather & Tom were so welcoming and their home was just superb! We arrived in the dark and the house was already lit and the log effect fire was flickering away giving a really cosy feel. Heather had made us a delicious Barabrith cake which was so kind! Every detail has been thought of the house just felt so welcoming and it was such a relaxing stay! Lovely quality finishings to the house and sparklingly clean. Walks around the area are beautiful and right on your doorstep! Check out Caffi Wylfa 15 minutes walk away if you don’t want to cook! Highly recommend a stay here you won’t be disappointed thank you Heather & Tom.
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"A lovely warm welcome from our host set the tone for our stay."
The cottage was spotless, warm and comfortable. The fresh scones and cream delicious. We enjoyed our walk to Chirk Castle, the illuminations of the aqueduct and viaduct, the Bistro, Erddig and lots more in this beautiful valley. We have no hesitation in recommending this cottage.
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"A great holiday home."
Mrs. Hughes made us very welcome. There was an exceptional welcome pack waiting for us.
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"A lovely place to spend the weekend."
The place was excellent , so peaceful and quiet but furniture and beds very comfortable which isn’t always the case . Nice hospitality wound definitely go back if only for the clotted cream and jam scones . Nice family run business .
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"This is a very comfortable cottage with everything provided as specified."
The owners were friendly without being intrusive. A welcome pack, with bread and milk as well as wine and cream scones, was nice and very thoughtful.
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"Absolutely wonderful weekend in this place!"
It by far exceeded our expectations and the photographs simply do not do this house justice! Stunning! Fab location too with the aqueduct and castle all within easy walking distance. Lovely host who had baked us scones and left us with wine and essentials too. Perfect.....we will be back. Thank you for a really lovely stay.
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"Walks straight from the cottage to the castle, the aqueduct , the pub and Chirk itself."
Very warm welcome at the cottage and the cottage itself was extremely comfortable, spotlessly clean and had all you could wish for.
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"Little Cow Cottage was fabulous - great views over the countryside and lovely walks nearby."
Highly recommended.
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"We had an amazing few days Easter 2019 where the weather was better than the Mediterranean ☀️ The Little Cow House is in such a beautiful spot on the Wales/England border."
Well appointed and feels like home Heather & Tom are lovely hosts, make beautiful cakes and we appreciated Heathers suggestion to go and visit the British Iron Works. Incredible! Thoroughly recommended.
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"The owners were so lovely they have thought of everything you would need xx Its spotlessly clean, cosy and warm and in a great location."
We will definately be back
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"The little cow house was absolutely superb!"
Heather was wonderful, even made us two delicious cakes during our two week stay. The cottage was beautiful, modern, warm, spacious and quiet. We would absolutely recommend to anyone wanting to stay. The location was also great, really close to Chirk. Will definitely stay again.
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"A wonderful cottage in an amazing location."
Owner was more than helpful on our arrival.We would love to go again.
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"The cottage was perfectly located to suit our needs and our hosts, Heather and Tom, were so welcoming."
Would love to return to what, for us, is one of the best holiday cottages in the locality.
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"Heather and Tom were very helpful and could not do enough for you, lovely people."
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"Fantastic property in a stunning location."
Heather and Tom made us feel so welcome. Lots of tips on places to visit in the local area, really made our holiday. Everything you could need is supplied in the cottage and the welcome treats were greatly appreciated. We can't wait to visit again
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"The holiday cottage is stunning."
The pictures online don’t do it justice. Beautiful location friendly hosts and 1 st class accommodation. The best we have stayed in.
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"Extremely warm, friendly and helpful owners, everything you needed was provided and more, definitely exceeded our expectations."
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"We had a lovely stay at the little cow house."
The cottage itself was spacious, well laid out, spotlessly clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Heather and Tom were great hosts - very warm and friendly and had lots of tips about the local area. The location is spectacular - it is just outside Chirk so you have the feeling of being in the countryside with the convenience of having the village within an easily walkable distance. The train station is also very close by and places like Chester are only a 25 min journey away. We would highly recommend the little cow house and would definitely go back there !
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"Had a lovely holiday, cottage brilliant as weather was superb, ate all our meals outside, was like being abroad"
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"The cottage was clean, comfortable and peaceful."
Its situation made it ideal for exploring the local area, and Chester is just 25 minutes away. Because the Little Cow House is on a non working farm, there is the advantage of rural trnquility without the noise of agricultural machinery. We happened to visit when a neighbour's two mares had recently given birth to 2 foals. Too many hours were spent sitting on the patio with a cup of coffee just watching them :) . Mrs Hughes was friendly and helpful, without being intrusive. We can wholeheartedly recommend the cottage for anyone looking to exolplore the English/Welsh borders
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"The cottage and gardens are lovely and set in a beautiful location."
There are plenty of lovely walks along the river valley and beside the canal and many local places of interest to visit. The wine, bread, spread ,milk and home baked cakes were much appreciated and we were made to feel very welcome. We love this area and hope to be able to visit again.
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"Very welcoming and friendly owners and a lovely cottage in a great location for family activities and walking."
Cottage very clean, well equipped and matched description on the website very well. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
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"Beautiful cottage, clean, comfortable, warm and welcoming."
The owners were lovely warm people, and Heather is a great baker!! Couldn't wish for a nicer place or nicer people, we look forward to going back and seeing Tom and Heather again and staying in their homely cottage. Sue and Tom.
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"Fantastic facilities beautiful cottage and made to feel very welcome,"
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"The cottage was great and the owners were lovely."
They were so welcoming and they'd thought of everything we could need (including lots of lovely goodies for when we arrived). We had a great time and we would definitely recommend. We're sure we'll be back again in the future.
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"The cottage is lovely and the owners are great, book this property and you wont regret it."
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"Staying at Little Cow House exceeded our expectations as everything about it was absolutely superb!"
Chirk is beautiful, the accommodation modern, clean, spacious, warm and cosy and Tom and Heather Hughes, the most fabulous hosts you could wish for! We arrived to find bread, wine, milk and other commodities Inc cleaning products, soap and toilet rolls, ready for us along with a home made cake on the table! When it snowed we were told we could use their grandchildrens sledges and were offered any field of their land to go play on! The house was spotless, no wear or tear, a beautiful finish and all done by the family themselves. We couldn't believe how comfortable we were made to feel! If I had to pick one thing I'd change, I'd ask how to use the underfloor heating as, with it throughout the whole house we did sometimes get too warm, but that's definitely better than being cold so it's certainly not a complaint! We spent 3 nights here and wish we'd booked longer- we will definitely be back!!!
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"Wonderful cottage in a beautiful setting with great hosts."
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"Perfect cottage, amazing host."
Location was superb.
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"Owners very helpful and friendly and knowledgeable about the area."
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"The Hughes family were very helpful and welcoming."
The cottage was great & the views from the back garden were lovely. Thank you for having us!
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"Tom and Heather Hughes were brilliant hosts and both welcomed us on arrival."
They gave us loads of ideas for places to go and things to do; Heather actually gave us one of her home made cakes to take on a picnic. The house itself was immaculate; everything you could want really. The conversion from farm building to holiday cottage has been carefully and tastefully done with great attention to detail. Kitchen was well equipped, bright and airy. The lounge was very comfortable with a double recliner settee which I loved. French doors opened onto a beautiful outdoor area with magnificent views down and across the valley. Beds were extremely comfortable and the bathroom was quite something with its freestanding bath and simple, tasteful decor. The en suite was more than adequate with an excellent shower cubicle. Tom and Heather are truly lovely people, more like friends really but never intrusive and always helpful. I would recommend this house to any family wanting a very clean, comfortable almost luxurious place to stay and also a great base to tour north Wales.
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"Our best holiday cottage mini break."
Everything was fantastic, a very warm welcome from the owners (who live in the farmhouse on site). They very kindly provided us with lots of very thoughtful goodies - a lovely touch to start our holiday. The property is a fabulous cottage that is brimming with quality fittings and furnishings. Everything about the cottage is great - the stunning views - the beds & bedding - beautiful bathrooms - the outdoor space - the fact you can park at the door - the comfort of the lounge & fully equipped kitchen. The cottage is situated near Chirk village which has the fantastic castle bistro, well worth a visit. A few miles further on is Llangollen,There is lots to see and do in the area - canal boat trips, lots of walks, steam trains, the truly amazing aqueduct & the beautiful horseshoe falls. We went to Lake Bala then on to the white water rafting centre, Its a lovely walk up to the dam while watching the rafts and canoes hurtle down the river. We would recommend this cottage without hesitation. Perfect!!
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"Great facilities in a good location for family holidays with a warm welcome from helpful ,friendly hosts."
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"The welcome was as warm as the weather was cold."
The cottage was easy to find, beautifully warm, comfortable and welcoming and awaiting us inside was the best bara brith we had ever tasted and a lovely welcome pack. Where else could you stay in Shropshire, look across to Wales (about 100 yards away), look left down one of the most beautiful valleys in Wales, and right to see a World Heritage site. There is so much to see in the area, whether you travel by car or just walk from the cottage. We managed to see about 25% of what we had intended so going back will be a certainty. The owners were a wealth on knowledge about the area and the complex history of the region, They were friendly, always available if needed, and nothing was too much trouble for them. We will return with certaint
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"The cottage was perfect."
Clean, beautifully decorated and with all the facilities you could need. We loved the reclining chairs in the living room and a dishwasher so we didn't have to wash up! The huge bath was a bonus too and the underfloor heating meant it was always nice and warm. The owners were very welcoming and helpful, offering us advice on what to do in the area. We would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone.
Summary
- Three bedrooms all with TV: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x single
- Bathroom with freestanding double-ended bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen with dining area
- Sitting room with electric woodburner-effect fire.
- Ground source underfloor heating throughout with solar panels and electric fire
- Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 4 x TVs with Freeview, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot, highchair and stairgate
- Off road parking for 2 cars on shared courtyard
- Patio with furniture and BBQ
- Shared use of terraced lawned garden
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 1 mile
- Note: Terraced garden has drops, children to be supervised at all times
- Please note: this property does not allow charging of electric vehicles, charging points can be found in the central Chirk car park (charges apply)
- Please note: This property does not accept worker bookings.
The property
Chirk 1 mile.
A charming, stone mid-terrace cottage, on a working sheep farm, in the scattered hamlet of Pontfaen, one mile from Chirk and 3/4 mile from the train station.
This fantastic eco-friendly barn conversion offers delightful holiday accommodation in a stunning setting with views along the valley to the famous Chirk Aqueduct and viaduct, across open countryside and onto the River Ceiriog.
Stepping inside you will recognise the attention to detail, with a welcoming entrance hall opening into a fully fitted modern kitchen with dining areas and garden views.
The sitting room is spacious and well-thought-out, with character features re-introduced to include wooden wall frames, oak ceiling beams and stylish country furniture.
French doors invite you out onto the private patio and three steps lead down onto a shared lawn area, all enjoying the unique views to the World Heritage site of the aqueduct.
Upstairs the cottage is equally well laid out with an attractive double bedroom, a single room and a king-size bedroom with en-suite shower facilities.
There is private parking on the shared courtyard in front of the cottage, allowing you to park your car safely and enjoy exploring the doorstep countryside trails on foot, with Chirk Castle's famous 'pretty gates' only 1/2 mile away and the nearby Shropshire Way, Offas Dyke, Llwybr Ceiriog Trail and Llwybr Maelor Way, perhaps walking to the local pub which is a 15 minute walk along the river.
Spending your holiday in such an idyllic, tranquil location is certain to create superb memories of this wonderful holiday cottage and surrounding area.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.
About the location
CHIRK
Llangollen 5 miles.
The small border town of Chirk (Welsh spelling: Y Waun) stands on the escarpment above where the rivers Ceiriog and Dee meet, and is referred to as The Gateway to Wales. Most famous for its magnificent 14th century castle and gardens, one of many built throughout Wales by Edward I, Chirk boasts a wonderful aqueduct, designed by Thomas Telford, a selection of pleasant pubs and restaurants, convenience stores, chemist, gift shop, coffee shops, local butcher's, greengrocers, bakery, an excellent golf course and marina. The surrounding area, notably the beautiful Ceiriog Valley described by Lloyd George as “a little bit of heaven on Earth”, provides wonderful walks and cycling, including the famous Offa's Dyke Pathway, and local trout fishing. Only five miles from charming Llangollen, with its stream railway, watersports, famous Eisteddfod, Castell Dinas Bran, Valle Crucis Abbey and scenic Horseshoe Pass. Also five miles is the market town of Oswestry with its iron age hillfort, and within easy reach is the Roman walled city of Chester with its famous zoo and the medieval town of Shrewsbury, both only half an hour by train or car from Chirk. The beautiful Lake Vyrnwy and Llanrheadr waterfall are also within an hours drive. This great location has plenty to see and do for all the family!
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Christmas