The Mill House

We had a brilliant time in The Mill House; it was the perfect place for a friends reunion.

We couldn’t believe how big the outdoor space was! The local pub was also great. Only point of improvement would be that the downstairs bedroom had a slight smell of mould / damp. Aside from this we had a great time and would come again.

The house was situated in a lovely spot,perfect for a family get together the only thing it needs abit updating it's a bit fusty but overall we had a fantastic time there

We had several issues firstly a smell of damp in the downstairs bedroom secondly the central heating wasn’t working properly but rectified by a plumber thirdly the hot water failed on 2 days so no shower.

For 8 adults and 4 children we felt this wasn’t acceptable it spoiled our 3 day break

Great large house with everything we needed - the beds were all so comfortable the facilities easy to use & the location was stunning.

I expect in the Summer months it would be even more lovely.

We were three families, 6 adults and 6 children staying for new year.

There was plenty of space for all of us to relax in this home, and plenty of space for the kids to play, inside and out. It’s in a beautiful location with a short walk to a lovely pub with amazing views. Could do with extra chairs in the main dining room as there wasn’t space for us all to sit together. Think extra bins would be helpful as by the end of the stay the wheelie bins were overflowing and we couldn’t find anywhere to put the food waste. However, we had an issue with the heating and the owners were straight round to sort it out. The house was warm and beds were comfortable. All in all we had a lovely few days and would defo recommend.

We had a nice stay at the mill house.

Spacious and all we needed. My only complaints would be, to concentrate on the cleaning of the house. Particularly the bathroom and tiny sink in toilet. Around the taps are dirty. Also the shower is grubby. Double could be replaced for a king. Even 2 average size people, it’s a squeeze. We also had an issue with the boiler switching off on our 2nd day. We contacted Sandra, who contacted guys to come and sort it out. It has a leak. But it got us through the week. There was a leak in the conservatory too. All just needs more attention. On the whole, it’s a lovely house and would return.

The house was perfect for our family in terms of number of beds/ bathrooms and facilities.

The house though does need some tlc as it’s tired and the beds were either too soft or way too hard! The shower in one of the en-suites could do with some attention as well. But overall the house is lovely, with a fabulous garden and in a picturesque location.

Fantastic week here with friends.

The outdoor space is amazing and we really enjoyed having it available. Great to still have a selection of rooms a spaces for a mix of people. Only minor gripe is that you can’t fit a full house around the dining room table, but it didn’t matter to us as we ate outside. Great place.

In our view the recently fitted fire doors on every door inside the property has made the property totally unsuitable for holidays for young children.

Twice one of our granddaughters got stuck in doors whist trying to enter rooms. We ended up having to wedge all necessary doors open to prevent further problems and possible serious injuries. Perhaps the closure mechanisms could be adjusted to make moving around the house a little easier!

I feel the house even though it’s lovely could do with some TLC the bedrooms with carpets need cleaning or just bare floors.

The main bathroom shower needs a revamp. We understand that the house is for charity and we would happily stay again. I know fire doors have to be fitted by law in houses which have a certain amount of rooms. However they are very very heavy. We were concerned about our grandchildren trapping their fingers. The grounds were amazing lots of room for children to run and play. Beautiful area lots of walking river to swim in would we return ? Yes we would.

Beautiful house and garden.

Peaceful.

Superb house, glorious grounds, more than ample parking.

Perfect for a family holiday and as a base to explore this part of Wales.

The welcome items were a nice surprise.

The property was clean and comfortable and the contents of the kitchen met all our need

A very spacious house, easily accommodating my large family of 6 adults and 7 grandchildren.

The large garden was an absolute delight for the children to play in. Set in an area of outstanding beauty, it was an excellent base from which to explore the sights of North Wales. There were,however, 3 issues: 1. It is very easy to miss the immediate turn down the lane towards the house as the sign was very small, only on one side of the lane (so not visible if approaching in the opposite direction) and, at the time of our holiday, was partially obscured by overgrown foliage; 2. We noted that maintenance work was carried out in the property in our absence and without our knowledge - the courtesy of a phone call or email about this would have been appreciated; 3. Provision of a dust pan and brush is essential as not always practical to use the hoover all the time.

Great place and ideal for a family holiday.

The house had loads of space and the garden was amazing and perfect for the children and dogs. The addition of a BBQ was great as were the unexpected collection of games and jigsaws found in the living room. The house itself was beautiful offering plenty of comfortable space for everyone. We did have a problem with the hot water on one day of the holiday but we contacted the lovely Alison (as the house information pack advised) and it was sorted out within the hour. The only thing that we noticed was that the bathrooms were a little tired. The shower head in the main bathroom was a little loose which resulted in water having to be mopped up regularly and the toilet seat in the downstairs bathroom was very loose. Also the lights above the mirrors upstairs and downstairs were out as was the wall light in the downstairs bedroom. Probably not something that would be noticed when you were cleaning between guests but maybe could be mentioned in if a visitors book was provided. Also the addition of a dust pan to go with the floor brush would have made it easier to sweep up the inevitable dust and bits that appear without having to get out the Henry Hoover. These are small issues that didn’t detract from a great holiday location.

I booked this property as a surprise for my husbands 40th birthday.

The property and grounds are amazing! It had everything we were looking for and our whole group had a great time. The location is ideal as everything is in a good distance. We would definitely return again. Thank you!!

We had a lovely stay at the Mill House.

The house was comfortable for 3 families and is well equipped. The garden was perfect for the children and dogs to run around in. We will be back!

A clean and roomy property suiting our family party of 12.

A spacious garden which the grandchildren enjoyed. Tiled and wooden floorings were helpful for our pet dog. A well located property in the Dee valley with local walks and in the village of Carrog with a friendly pub. Our family really enjoyed their stay. Thank you.

There were 6 adults, 5 children and 2 dogs in our party.

The property was the perfect size for us and the large garden was great for playing games. The property is well equipped with ample cutlery and crockery and well furnished. Although it was not noted in the information from Sykes there is a Barbeque which we did use. Whilst we were able to get programmes for the kids on TV we could not work out how to get live TV but this was not a real issue for us. The address information did not give the correct location on all satnav systems. It is noted as "Dairy Farms" on Google maps. Using "what3words" the address to use is "picture.promising.arching" which takes you to the gate. The purpose of our trip was for some of us to go on Velocity 2 at Penrhyn Quarry and to visit Portmeirion which were just over 1 hr away and both are unmissable. As a bonus the weather was perfect all the time we were there.

We have stayed at the Mill House before and it has always been fantastic for our large family and dogs.

Lots of room for everyone to spread out or come together for games. Alison is a lovely lady and is always there to help with any issues. The garden is a wonderful asset the dogs and 2 year old great grandson had a wonderful time in it whether it was torrential rain or sunshine! Highly recommend

Lovely house.

Great location. Nice and quiet. Huge garden. Comfy beds Will definitely book again

We had a lovely short stay at Felin Carrog.

In a beautiful location.

Very well equipped property inside but outside area could do with a little TLC, only a little though eg Paintwork on the outside of the property, tidy up on the outskirts of the land. Saying that we had a perfect family 80th birthday celebration and were able to use the grounds for our games etc. as the weather was great also. Would certainly book this property again.

Large comfortable detached property with good outside seating areas and garden; nice views to hills; quiet.

Spacious rooms downstairs; bedroom space for our party of 6 adults and 5 children, including adapted ensuite on ,ground floor which we appreciated. (But lacked a toilet brush). Adequate kitchen with attached breakfast area which can be hot when sunny. Good location with interesting sites to visit and outdoor facilities such as swimming and paddle-boarding in nearby river. Shops and restaurants nearby in Llangollen, including an excellent wine shop.

It was difficult for us and our families to find.

The instructions on the Sykes website are inaccurate. A sign at the end of the road needs to be reinstated as per the website. The garden area was fabulous for our grandchildren and dog. The area was beautiful and there was plenty to do nearby. We reported to your very helpful caretaker, Alison, that our shower door was leaky. She and her friend Annette are helpful and conscientious.

The best property in best place in natyre with my Family !

Everyone happy ! Thank you We will back soon again!

A marvelous stay in the middle of the storm .

plenty of room for us. The short walk to the Grouse was worth it . good basic food reasonably priced . Will come again.

We had an amazing stay for Christmas and will be returning.

Such a beautiful place. Great facilities and ideal for a large group. It was great for our dogs. Thank you for the lovely Christmas tree.

A beautiful, clean and well furnished cottage with a huge garden.

Our family party of 10 ranging from 18 months to 98 years all had a fabulous stay. The house was spotlessly clean and lovely and warm and welcoming when we returned from a days exploring and the garden was much enjoyed for games of frisbee. The local pub has good beer and food and we had pre- booked a table as we were a large party. Ideal area for walking and visiting nearby Corwen. Chirk castle is definitely worth a visit. We plan to book Mill House again next year

Beautiful house ideal for our family gathering.

Lovely enclosed garden and views We all really enjoyed our stay.

It's the 3rd time my family and I have been to the cottage and we have a really good time.

The location is great and the huge field is brilliant for the kids and dogs. There are enough rooms to meet our needs too. However, in the 3 years we have noticed nothing has really been done to the place. We think it could use a bit of TLC. We have already searched to go back next year and it has gone up by £500 and we are getting to the point of thinking if it is worth it now and we'll probably look to go elsewhere.

Fabulous house with such large grounds, brilliant for our 2 dogs who loved the field.

Very relaxing and perfect location with places of interest only a few miles drive either way.

The Millhouse is an amazing property with a nice lawn big enough to drive a car around.

The cottage was well occupied with all the necessary furniture, white goods, and items like BBQ, wood burner. There is an outside dining area and also a nice conservatory. It is in a very nice location, excellent for local exploration and also very near the river Dee. My only negative comment is regarding cleanliness, the property could have been cleaned a bit more, the carpets were bit dusty and the cobwebs were not removed fully. I highly recommend this property for a group of 10-12 people.

Mill House is ideal for large family groups or friends.

We had a fantastic time with our grandkids. Loads of space for them to explore and play. House is basic but well equipped, just right for small children. So pleased we have rebooked for same time next year.

We had a great time.

The accommodation was very comfortable and adequate for a large group. Outside space was amazing Thank a lot

We had a few minor issues but reported them & someone came on same day to fix.

We loved the large safe lawn for our 2 dogs. The property is slightly dated but provided modern facilities. An ideal base for exploring North Wales before coming back to a lovely secluded spot.

The house was absolutely amazing!

We stayed here with 13 people in total (9 adults 4 kids) and none of us felt cramped there was plenty of room for all of us at the dinner table and the garden was beautiful and very large so we played a game of rounders! We will definitely be back to stay again.

Really liked the cottage but there was a leak in the conservatory that came from the roof

There were 8 people staying.

The house was extremely comfortable and afforded us plenty of space. A good supply of crockery, cutlery, glassware and kitchen equipment was well received by all. Heating and hot water when required was perfect. Ideally situated for visiting other places in the region in the beautiful Dee Valley.

Overall the holiday was wonderful.

The property however is really in need of updating and a proper clean in particular the bathrooms and toilets which are badly stained (black grouting etc_) BBQ could not be used as it was filthy from last family who let the house, furniture in the garden was damaged/chairs etc.. Apart from this the house is great, but the lack of cleanliness was a let down. Just really needs some TLC. Thanks

Mill house is an excellently situated location offering more than enough room and comfort for a relaxing holiday.

We were surprised at the space available and the dog loved it. We toured around the local area, and made use of local pub restaurants, and it met all of our expectations.

Unfortunately, my wife & I were unable to join our relatives for this holiday because I was diagnosed s having cancer.

However our friends tell us that they were somewhat disappointed over the rather tired look of the property & in particular were irritated by the lack of hooks & shelves in the en suites. As a group we have had cottage holidays for over 10 years & only had to complain once before so this whinge is not typical! We always select 4 or 5 star properties so while there were good points about the cottage these relatively minor omissions were as I say didappointing & not what we epect from Sykes Cottages. Alastair MacSorley

We thought the TV was a bit small for the size of the lounge.

Other than that, we had a brilliant time. Janette Woolrich and family

This review should be read in conjunction with "The Dairy" feedback as we rented both properties for our family get-together.

Although this was the first time we have used Mill House for the number of people staying the kitchen was extremely small. The gardens, wooden furniture excluding, were magnificent for all but especially the youngsters and as we were blessed with wonderful weather it made up for some of the niggles. As with The Dairy the comments regarding towels and garden furniture also apply here. Indeed some of the garden furniture was broken and unusable. There was also a problem with one double bed which had an old spring frame base which was very noisy. My sister and brother in law had to put the mattress on the floor to get a decent night's sleep. This was reported to the caretaker on departure. WiFi access in both properties was intermittent.

The cottage was in a beautiful setting and was ideal for all our needs especially with my disabled mother.

the best part was that we hired all three cottages and the whole family would come to ours for drinks and food as we had the bigger property it was exactly what i wanted to happen the house was amazing thank you

amazing place to stay unfortunately the photos on the website don't do it justice the garden is perfect and the house amazing

Perfect location and size for our family week for 11 people .

Would like a week end only next time as family could only stay for 2 nights