Penymaes

74 Customer Reviews

• "Had a really super time at Penymaes."

  Susan was there to welcome us and show us around this lovely cosy 17th Century cottage, but with all the facilities of modern day living. Really well equipped. Many walks can be taken directly from the property in the beautiful Ceriog valley, or one can relax in the lovely garden. Susan provided many extras, wine, freshly baked lemon cake, plus a host of other treats. We picked apples from the garden and blackberries from the hedgerow. Everywhere is so accessible, with so many places to visit, a week wasn’t long enough. Certainly worth another visit. Thank you Susan.

  Reviewed by Denise5.0★Aug 2024

• "Penymaes is a lovely warm and welcoming cottage with everything provided ensuring that we had a stress free holiday."

  Susan is a wonderful host and and I must say thank you once again for the welcoming gift of a delicious cake and a bottle of wine. My grandson loved the garden and making friends with the 3 cats. He actually told Susan he did not want to go home.. there can be no better recommendation.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2024

• "Cottage was amazing and the location is beautiful."

  The cottage is in lovely area and you have quick access to the me and roads so if you wanting to go anywhere in the surrounding area you've got quick access. Cottage itself is lovely inside and out, the garden was amazing to sit out in on an evening and just relax. Inside the cottage has a very homely feel to it, lovely warm and welcoming. The kitchen has everything you need for a self-catering cottage. You couldn't ask for better communication with the property owner is spot on the property owner is lovely and extremely friendly and welcoming, I definitely will be rebooking the cottage in the future.

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Aug 2024

• "As it said on the online information sheet, Perfect, it was a pleasure to have ..."

  As it said on the online information sheet, Perfect, it was a pleasure to have shared this time with my wife in such a tranquil location, not forgetting the lemon drizzle cake, loved all aspects of the house

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Aug 2024

• "It is a good 20 minute walk to the shop and bus stop, not 5 as it says on the listing (we had no car)."

  However, we did get Sainsburys to deliver. A very good garden, with comfortable furniture. Lots of walks from the cottage.

  Reviewed by John T4.4★Jul 2024

• "The cottage was well equipped with all you could need in a great location , Susan was a fantastic host and very helpful ."

  Thanks again Susan,

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jul 2024

• "Delightful country cottage in a tranquil location."

  Susan, the owner, made us feel very welcome. The cottage was clean and very well stocked with everything you could possibly need and more. The garden was immaculate. Lots of places to visit in the area. Would thoroughly recommend.

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★May 2024

• "Excellent cottage in peaceful surroundings, ideal as a base for holiday."

  Nice host who makes super cake!. Would definitely recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Derek5.0★Apr 2024

• "Susan is lovely host, fantastic welcome pack in kitchen."

  We had great stay.. cottage and garden was very relaxing... hope to return ..local pubs were really good too..Nice visit to aqueduct and enjoyed Chirk village . Thanks to Susan

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Mar 2024

• "We spent a very enjoyable week at Penymaes."

  The cottage has all the facilities we needed and Susan made us feel very much at home with her welcome pack, including a lovely homemade cake.

  Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Feb 2024

• "Fantastic property, so cosy to come back home to after days visiting the nearby hospital."

  Really a home from home with everything you could ever need. Lovely and helpful host living nearby. 10/10

  Reviewed by John5.0★Dec 2023

• "Charming cottage and host."

  An ideal location for walking and enjoying the English / Welsh border country. Cottage had lots of character and a nice place to go back to after some long walks. Welcome pack, including a home baked lemon drizzle cake, was much appreciated.

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★Nov 2023

• "A very comfortable, characterful and well equipped cottage in lovely, peaceful surroundings."

  Penymaes makes the perfect base from which to explore many interesting places. Susan, the cottage owner is very friendly and welcoming, leaving us a tray of goodies and delivering a delicious lemon cake during the week. We would very happily return one day.

  Reviewed by Marilyn5.0★Sep 2023

• "Our stay at the cottage was amazing, we loved every minute of our stay."

  Susan is an excelled hosted, meeting us as we arrived and leaving us a welcome pack of with tea, coffee, biscuits, and wine, followed by a freshly baked cake a few days later, which was delicious. We cannot thank Susan enough for the enjoyable stay we had at the cottage and the recommendations of places to visit, we were spoilt for choice of where to go. The cottage is lovely inside, with everything you will need for your stay, there is plenty of room for a family, the beds are comfortable, the kitchen has everything you need. The Garden is lovely with seating area and outdoor heaters. The location is beautiful with things to do right out the front door or only a short drive away. Can’t recommend Susan and this cottage enough and we will be looking to book up and come again.

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Aug 2023

• "A beautiful cottage in lovely surroundings."

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would love to return. I don’t think I’ve been in such a well equipped holiday home before. The welcome pack including a bottle of wine was much appreciated and this was followed by a freshly baked cake a few days later - a real treat! Massive thanks to Susan for her kindness and thoughtfulness.

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Aug 2023

• "Penymaes is a lovely cottage in a beautiful location."

  Susan provided a marvellous welcome and a delicious home-made cake! The cottage is clean, comfortable, stacked with every good-quality convenience & many thoughtful touches, & easily accommodated our family of 5 adults. It's a real home from home, with much better views. The garden is lovely with heated seating areas. It is peaceful & picturesque, with stunning country walks right from the front gate, and many local attractions a short drive away, (Chirk Castle is worth a visit.) My (adult) son bought a kite & flew it on the hillside with bemused sheep looking on! I can't recommend this cottage highly enough & we hope to return.

  Reviewed by Justine5.0★Jul 2023

• "We had a wonderful week at Penymaes."

  Susan is a lovely host who was on hand if needed and provided a generous welcome pack and baked us a very delicious cake. We enjoyed lots of walks from the doorstep and had some nice meals in Chirk. The garden is beautiful and we enjoyed lots of sunny afternoons relaxing after walks there. Thoroughly recommend a stay at Penymaes.

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Jul 2023

• "Susan was the most genuinely friendly host we have met over the years of using Sykes."

  She had furnished us with a generous welcome tray on arrival and the next day a delicious cake arrived that lasted us the week. Susan manages to keep a decently sized cottage in a well maintained order with everything you could possibly think of. We thank her for her efforts and wish her well.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Jul 2023

• "Absolutely fantastic stay at Penymaes."

  On arrival we were warmly welcomed by the host and provided with a lovely tray of treats. Added to this a freshly baked lemon cake was delivered a couple of days into our stay - wow, we all agreed it was the best we’d ever tasted! The cottage is very old but well furnished, beautifully kept and warm. As for equipment provided it ticked every box. The surrounding area is fantastic for both sightseeing and walking and the host is a mine of useful information. Walking directly from the cottage we were able to walk Offa’s Dyke and to Chirk Castle. We also visited Ellesmere, Powis Castle and Llangollen - all a short drive away. Hopefully we will get an opportunity to return.

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Mar 2023

• "We had a lovely week despite the weather which was picturesque with the snow."

  The property was warm and comfortable and we were made very welcome, the owner was there if we needed anything, very friendly and gave us a lovely welcome pack. A 17th Century adventure with up to date necessities. Thank you everyone for a great week

  Reviewed by Janice5.0★Mar 2023

• "Very old quaint cottage in a nice area and very well equipped."

  Reviewed by John5.0★Dec 2022

• "Penymaes is a delightful cottage, very quirky."

  As stated the stairs are steep which could be difficult for some people. The owner was charming and the welcome pack was full of treats, thank you.

  Reviewed by Elaine4.4★Nov 2022

• "Penymaes was a delightful and very quirky cottage."

  We immediately felt very much at home there. Very well equipped especially in the kitchen. Some lovely touches with the wine, biscuits and cake. Susan was a very welcoming and caring host.

  Reviewed by Maureen Anne5.0★Oct 2022

• "We had a wonderful stay and the cottage was lovely."

  It was everything we could have wishes. We enjoyed meeting and talking to Susan and are very grateful for the delicious cake. All in all we had a great time, in no small part due to the excellent accommodations.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Oct 2022

• "We were made very welcome."

  There were lots of 'small touches' that enhanced the experience. A very well equipped kitchen with quality utensils. Lots of information and appliance instructions at the point of usage. There was a local shop close by with major supermarkets less then 20 mins drive. Superb garden. You could spend all your time at the cottage or visit the local amenities. We were pleased with our choice for the first break since Covid

  Reviewed by Arthur5.0★Sep 2022

• "We had a wonderful holiday at PENYMAES everything was perfect ."

  WE had every thing we needed the house was perfect and the garden was amazing. EVEN the the weather played its part hot and sunny all week .THERE is plenty to do in the area and plenty of places to eat.

  Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★Jul 2022

• "The best holiday place we have ever stayed at, no exaggeration."

  The proprietor Susan goes above and beyond to make you feel at home, even baking a cake (which was delicious!). The beds were super comfy and house beautifully clean. The garden was serene and we considered it a luxurious holiday just being there without going elsewhere. Still plenty to do within easy reach if you want though. Would recommend to anyone. The fact that Tescos can deliver there even means supplies easily sorted. Wonderful. Thank you Susan!

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Jul 2022

• "Cottage in lovely location, had every facility you would ever need."

  Very friendly host. Beautiful garden and outside space.

  Reviewed by Ian4.7★May 2022

• "An excellent property."

  Extremely clean and well provided with everything you need on a holiday.

  Reviewed by david5.0★Apr 2022

• "Susan, our host, was simply delightful!"

  We were very much encouraged to feel at home here.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Apr 2022

• "Wonderful setting, quiet and peaceful with lovely views and easy access to all amenities."

  Lacked for nothing thanks to Susan our charming hostess. We hope to return in the not too distant future.

  Reviewed by Douglas5.0★Mar 2022

• "Lovely cottage, quaint, quirky and comfortable, well equipped."

  Susan the host is friendly, helpful and pleasant and left a much appreciated welcome pack. great position to explore the local area. Would recommend.

  Reviewed by Jonathan4.7★Dec 2021

• "We had a lovely relaxing break - which is just what we needed."

  The owner couldn't have been more helpful. The cottage is extremely well equipped and comfortable. We stayed in early November and found the cottage was comfortably warm - the woodburning stove adding a lovely cosy glow to our evenings. Plenty of wood and kindling as well. We would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Eluned4.7★Nov 2021

• "We had a lovely stay at Penymaes."

  Susan the owner is so lovely & the welcome tray & lemon drizzle cake she gave us were just delicious. The house is very roomy, so comfy & cosy & the kitchen has everything you need & more! There is so much to do in the area & everything is so near. Thank you again Susan, we had such a lovely stay.

  Reviewed by Tamzin5.0★Oct 2021

• "Penymaes is a comfortable property, thoughtfully managed and equipped by the owners who live in a nearby house."

  The location is peaceful and ideal for exploring attractions in Shropshire and North Wales. The mature back garden of the property, occupied by diverse shrubs, apple trees and a huge cherry tree is also well furnished and is a lovely space to enjoy the peaceful rural environment along with the wildlife that is attracted to it. The warm welcome and friendly helpfulness that we received from Susan served to make our stay really special.

  Reviewed by Vaughan4.1★Oct 2021

• "It was extremely nice to be greeted on arrival and made to feel welcome, it makes a great start to the stay"

  Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Sep 2021

• "This was a beautiful cottage, in peaceful surroundings, with a brilliant owner."

  Many thanks!

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Aug 2021

• "Excellent location for us - the kitchen was particularly well equipped which is a bonus for our group as we enjoy cooking."

  Great off road parking for the 4 motorbikes. Also fantastic host who made sure we had everything we needed (and more).

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Jul 2021

• "We enjoyed a lovely time staying at Penymaes."

  The cottage is comfortable and well equipped. We were fortunate to have the good weather to appreciate and spend time in the delightful garden. We enjoyed walks from the front door (eggs on sale in the lane) and exploring further afield. Susan is a welcoming and very helpful host and, as others have remarked, the lemon cake delicious.

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Jun 2021

• "A beautiful part of the country to visit with easy access to North Wales too."

  Susan met us on arrival and welcomed us very warmly as well as baking us a wonderful lemon cake during our visit and wishing us well on departure too. Penymaes is full of original features and charm. The garden is beautiful and so peaceful. The cottage is extremely well equipped and we found it warm, comfortable and cosy. It is very well situated for visiting several National Trust properties. We had a very relaxing holiday there.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★May 2021

• "The owner Susan was lovely the cottage was immaculate it was warm and cosy in ..."

  The owner Susan was lovely the cottage was immaculate it was warm and cosy in the evening’s yet a lovely garden to get the afternoon sun we are definitely going back next year

  Reviewed by Melody5.0★May 2021

• "Wonderful quiet rural location."

  An old and slightly quaint cottage.

  Reviewed by Rodger4.1★May 2021

• "The cottage we stayed in penymae was lovely it was really clean and cosy and so spacious the bed was really comfortable it had all the facilities u needed."

  It was so peaceful and relaxing at the end of the path was sheep in a field but the view was amazing so spectacular it’s breathtaking u can see fields all around u the sunrise was lovely.the lady who owns the cottage Susan was a perfect host she was so friendly and kind she greeted us when we arrived and baked a lovely lemon cake mid week which was the best cake ever so light and fluffy her hospitality was 100% we had a lovely holiday plenty to see and do I would recommend this cottage u won’t be disappointed thank you again Susan we really enjoyed ourselves xxxx

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Oct 2020

• "We had a lovely week at the cottage."

  It felt very safe which was very important to us as we have been semi shielding since March. Susan was great, very welcoming and gave us lots of ideas for walks as we were not able to go in to Wales, and we enjoyed her well liked famous lemon drizzle cake. The cottage is very cosy and quaint and felt very homely. I would definitely recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by S5.0★Oct 2020

• "The owner Susan was very friendly and helpful and dealt promptly with the only two, unforseen, issues arising during our stay."

  The cottage was clean, cost and comfortable and her suggestions about places to eat and visit were spot on.

  Reviewed by Deborah4.4★Sep 2020

• "Due to the extent of the Covid-19 infections and restrictions in England and Wales, we did not come to England from Germany therby losing our compete rental cost."

  Sykes made no effort to compensate us but referred only to the Terms an Conditions.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Sep 2020

• "It was a lovely cottage, very clean and comfortable and the garden was lovely to ..."

  It was a lovely cottage, very clean and comfortable and the garden was lovely to sit in on the warm afternoon, And the Lemon Drizzle cake was delicious,

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Sep 2020

• "The photos do not do this place justice."

  There was so much space. The garden is fabulous. It's just a shame the weather wasn't better. The cottage is so well looked after and cared for by Susan who did everything to make us feel welcome. We had a bottle of wine and milk and other goodies when we arrived. She brought us her delicious lemon drizzle cake which she is now famous for! I had brought dish washer tablets, bin bags etc with me but they were all provided. A proper home from home. My favourite part of the cottage was the walk-n wardrobe which I wasn't expecting. There is so much to do in the area. You can walk into Chirk which has a few pubs and restaurants. There are nice walks along the canal. We managed to walk to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct which I highly recommend. There's a pub in Weston Rhyn which is walk-able and does a lovely Sunday lunch and has a large TV screen and a new pool table. You are well placed for Shrewsbury and Chester. I hope to return to Penymaes one day and have recommended it to all my friends.

  Reviewed by Francesca5.0★Jul 2020

• "A lovely property which is obviously cared for by the owner who was on hand in case we had a problem (which we didn’t)!"

  Being Christmas the cottage had been decorated which was a bonus. Winter may not be the best time to visit but we had no problem - the place was warm and cosy. No complaints!

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Dec 2019

• "Everything!"

  The building (retaining charm of age with modern amenities), the location in such beautiful countryside (the panorama from the fields at the back are amazing), the facilities as everything is thought of from welcome tray to torches in bed side drawers, and the friendliness of the wonderful host Susan. We had a memorable week there we shall treasure for a long time and look forward to coming again to in the future.

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Oct 2019

• "Comfortable and peaceful cottage with everything you needed for a lovely relaxing stay"

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Oct 2019

• "Great cottage every thing you can ask for."

  Susan the owner met us with a welcome pack and two days later brought us a home made cake could not ask for more. Great location

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Sep 2019

• "A lovely, characterful and very well equipped cottage in a peaceful location, well placed for many local attractions."

  Very welcoming owners who in addition to the excellent welcome pack presented us with a delicious home made cake. The garden is an absolute haven. We loved our time there and wouldn't hesitate to use it again if we return to the area.

  Reviewed by Norman5.0★Jun 2019

• "Gorgeous character full cottage in such a beautiful area."

  The owner Susan was very friendly.Welcome tray and lemon cake lovely extra touches!Would highly recommend the cottage and area.Nothing negative to say!

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2019

• "Really lovely cottage and location, owners were welcoming and helpful."

  Will definitely be returning. Everything was as described, comfortable and a real home from home.

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Feb 2019

• "Fantastic cottage."

  four of us just spent 7 days at Penymaas to celebrate New Year (very good value considering the time of year, worked out at just a tad over £25 per person, per night. You couldn't get B&B for that, and we had the whole cottage, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a superb Kitchen/diner, very comfortable lounge with huge wood burner that kept the whole cottage very warm and cosy, there is also a laundry room/utility and a boot room to get out of your muddy things before entering the cottage to the kitchen, downstairs bedroom or lounge) Owner lives just behind the cottage but trees and shrubs make sure you are not overlooked and your privacy is assured. Susan (the owner) is very friendly and could not have been more attentive to anything we required, and it has to be said, she is the finest baker of cakes and mince pies in all of Shropshire. Outside, the garden is beautifully maintained with patio heater and possible seating for 22, yes, 22 people, you could hold your own garden party here overlooking the valley towards Chirk and beyond into Wales. Western Rhyn is within 10 minutes walk, with shop and choice of Pubs, recommended is The Plough, a little further to walk in the village but worth it, Landlord extremely friendly to visitors, will meet you wearing a big smile and a bow tie. If Shropshire is on one of your places to visit then do, do consider this cottage, you will not be disappointed. Oh, forgot to mention, the owner of Penymaas also owns another property on the aqueduct over the river Dee which is at 3 to 4 miles, a good walk or a short drive. Not to be missed if you're in the area. This cottage is 5 star plus.

  Reviewed by Dinah5.0★Dec 2018

• "Leading a busy life, the peace and quiet of this cottage is perfect."

  The new seating area is lovely and we spent our late afternoons there with a well earned cup of tea. As well as being close to Snowdonia, there is also plenty to enjoy in the area. This was our second visit to Penymaes, and we will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Mary4.7★Sep 2018

• "We had a wonderful time at Penymaes."

  The cottage itself was spacious, cosy and very well equipped with everything that we could need including a new high chair and travel cot. The garden was large and beautiful and we were able to pick apples and blackberries to make a delicious crumble. Susan the owner was so welcoming and helpful in every way and provided a lovely welcome tray of food and drink. The surrounding countryside was gorgeous and there is lots to do in the area. We would strongly recommend this cottage and would love to visit again.

  Reviewed by Joy4.4★Aug 2018

• "Great location."

  Lovely cottage and garden with every possible convenience.Susan is delightful and provided a welcome tray and delicious home made cake.Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Gayle5.0★Jun 2018

• "In a beautiful location with a lovely garden in which to relax."

  Great attention to detail had been paid to ensure that our stay was comfortable and we had everything we needed. There was a warm and friendly welcome and to our surprise we received a lovely welcome pack. The owner was also very informative about the local area and good places to visit.

  Reviewed by Christine4.7★Jun 2018

• "The cottage and the owners are very welcoming."

  The area is perfect, so quiet with good walks and beautiful views in all directions. The cottage is well equipped and very comfortable. I would recommend it as a ideal place to stay.

  Reviewed by Caroline Ann3.8★Mar 2018

• "Splendid quirky house, superb location, lovely hosts"

  Reviewed by Douglas5.0★Sep 2017

• "This was our first time with Sykes, and if this cottage is anything to go by, then we will definitely be booking again."

  The cottage is in a peaceful area, but within 5 mins of local amenities. Everything and more besides is provided by the owners who are lovely.

  Reviewed by Mary4.6★Sep 2017

• "It was so relaxing."

  The owners were friendly but discrete. The whole experience was wonderful. The gardens and hot tub were a real bonus.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2017

• "The cottage was beautifull and the welcome heart warming!"

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  Reviewed by Henri5.0★Aug 2017

• "Lovely cottage in a prime countryside location."

  Very friendly owner. Hot tub was lovely.

  Reviewed by Lynda5.0★Apr 2017

• "The best Sykes cottage we have stayed in so far."

  Meticulously clean, everything you need and more! Perfect for a romantic getaway or family holiday. The owners are very accommodating and yet unobtrusive - you really feel at home. Have already shared with family and friends and hope to return.

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Mar 2017

• "Very helpful and friendly owner, who baked us a cake."

  Reviewed by Graham4.8★Feb 2017

• "Very quirky and characterful cottage."

  Mrs Hulme is very hospitable and welcoming and provided a nice welcome pack on arrival. We found it very easy to settle in and call the accommodation home for a few days. Would definitely concider booking again.

  Reviewed by Kenneth4.8★Dec 2016

• "The owner Susan was very welcoming but not intrusive."

  There was a lovely welcome pack and a bonus was the invitation to take fresh apples from the trees in the garden. The hot tub was wonderful for some mild days in November. Would certainly return.

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Nov 2016

• "We have booked quite a few cottages some through you and some not, this one must be the best one with the best facilities yet."

  But keep it a secret otherwise we may not be able to book it again.

  Reviewed by Geoff5.0★Oct 2016

• "Brilliant facilities - everything you could want - home from home feel."

  Exceptional friendly welcome from hosts.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Sep 2016

• "A lovely holiday cottage, full of character with low ceilings and beams and well equipped throughout."

  The garden is lovely with the secluded hot tub to relax in and many trees providing shade. Many interesting places to visit in the area. Would definitely visit again.

  Reviewed by Lois4.8★Sep 2016

• "This holiday cottage is superb."

  A beautiful property and gardens with excellent facilities. The kitchen was fully equipped including a thoughtful welcoming pack to settle us in. Susan the owner has thought of everything, and her lemon drizzle cake is to die for.

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Aug 2016

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