Abbey Cottage

The house was well equipped and had everything we needed for a fantastic family holiday the games room is brilliant and well used by our family.

.the local area has plenty of bars and shops…and the owner is very quick at responding to any needs all in all made some great memories

This was a fabulous house and a great trip away for us.

We absolutely loved the whole experience from the moment we got there. It was central to lots of places so we were out and about throughout our week and there were also lovely eating places nearly and plenty of supermarkets if you wanted to eat in. Would definitely recommend and we will certainly consider going back again. Thanks for having us.

Fantastic place to stay Central to town but the feeling of being in the countryside Thanks for hosting us Regards Scott & Family

We had a great break.

Very comfortable accommodation with everything you need. So much space. The dog loved the garden. Great location for exploring North Wales.

We have just returned from our second holiday at Abbey Cottage and it was just as amazing as we remembered!

The property provided us with a fantastic base and hours of fun playing snooker, pool, darts, table tennis and basketball. The house had a good layout and felt very spacious even with a large group of people. The garden was massive and great to explore especially for the dog. We all enjoyed a BBQ, local takeaways and restaurants as recommended. Useful to have the EV charger at the property too. Communication was great with the owner before, during and after the holiday. We would love to return for a third time!

As a family of four adults ,three children and two dogs we enjoyed the spaciousness and facilities at Abbey Cottage.

The boys particularly enjoyed the pool table & table tennis table. There is also a play room which the youngest enjoyed. Abbey Cottage is well located for touring North Wales. Denbigh itself has a castle and the history of Abbey Cottage is fascinating. However, we feel that the photographs on the website need to be updated and the Sykes rating should be reviewed. The property left a lot to be desired in the standard of cleanliness. The property is in need of general TLC, Kitchen chairs need replacing, the large sofa in the family room is badly worn and dirty. We could only use two of the three bathrooms, due a shower not draining . If these things were addressed it would be an amazing property.

A great property for large family groups with plenty of games - pool table a great feature.

A unique quiet oasis in the town. For me, a major aspect was the EV charger- essential as there is a sparsity of chargers in that part of Wales

Lovely old cottage in a beautiful location with interesting history close to the friary.

Garden area was well kept and peaceful. The cottage has ample rooms for a large group which were clean and tidy. Beds were clean and comfy. Kitchen was well equipped for self catering. Large sitting/living room with plenty of sofas. Games room had a great pool table. Good location for exploring north wales. We had a fantastic weekend there and would definitely go again.

The bedding could do with an upgrade duvets and pillows not comfortable mattresses are fine though.

A vanity unit in one of the bedrooms would be good to be able to sit down to do hair and makeup or at least a mirror in the main bathroom near the window. An additional downstairs cloakroom would be a real added bonus.

Fantastic property, we enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house all the facilities are great and for the age of house everything is in character.

Ian the owner came to great us and explained how things work the grounds were very good and the old Abbey is great to see, shops and local amenities very close and easy to walk too.

We enjoyed a lovely stay at Abbey Cottage, it was clean, spacious and close to all the facilities Denbigh town has to offer.

Ian was welcoming and kindly met us on arrival to show us around! We will definitely be back again next year!

Ian the owner of the cottage was more than helpful when we arrived, nothing was too much trouble.

I have no hesitation in recommending this cottage to anyone.

My family and I had a lovely stay at abbey cottage.

I personally loved the thought of being only 5 minutes away from village and local amenities yet the feeling of being in the countryside. The grounds were lovely, cottage was comfortable and spacious enough that even though we were there together as a family we weren’t falling over each other.We will definitely stay again, also thought the hens eggs were a lovely welcoming start from the owner Mr Carpenter.

We had an amazing holiday staying at Abbey Cottage.

We were a party of 6 adults, 2 children and a dog. The house was very spacious and we all felt like we had our own private spaces as well as having the lounge, dining table and games room as places to gather together. We spent lots of time playing pool, snooker, darts and table tennis which kept us all entertained. We also made use of the free starter pack and enjoyed a lovely barbecue out in the garden. As one of us have an electric car, we found having the charger at the house really useful. The house is in a great location and we had some lovely days out. We enjoyed a meal out at the Dinorben Arms as recommended and it was fantastic! The local takeaways were good too. We would definitely recommend and would love to return one day. Thank you!

We had an amazing week at Abbey Cottage.

The house is beautiful and in a perfect location to explore North Wales. Mr Carpenter met us on arrival to go through some things which was very helpful- especially given how much more advanced they are in Wales with recycling! The toilet flushing situation upstairs and the regular smell of the septic tank was a bit off putting but understandable in such an old house. The garden is massive and beautiful but we felt that a bit more maintenance was needed- there were nettles everywhere and with young children that was a problem. The ponds were also cause for concern with young children and dogs. Overall we had a fabulous week- we would definitely recommend the cottage for large groups celebrating special occasions or just wanting to get to know North Wales.

A beautiful house with a beautiful garden.

We are an extended family of 11 we all fitted comfortably in the house. The kitchen is well equipped. With various pots pans and crockery. The garden reminded me of the story the secret garden. There are two small ponds but we were just extra careful with the smaller children in our party. We had a little issue with the TV and I messaged the owner it was fixed within 2 hours (as he respected our privacy and waited until we had gone out for lunch) A brilliant peaceful family break.

Excellent property for a group stay.

Fantastic private garden with lots of space. The cottage gives you room for different people to have their own space. Kitchen facilities are very good. Having a Friary within the grounds is so unique. The owner gave a friendly welcome explaining where everything is. My family all enjoyed their stay. You have the lovely town of Denbigh within walking distance and beautiful North Wales all around you if you can tear yourself away from just enjoying the beautiful Cottage and gardens

Some points, The bannister is loose.

Jack & Jill shower tray fills up before shower completed (not a long shower). Not sure electrical sockets are allowed in bathroom. Lots of cobwebs in each room. Hard floors throughout bottom floor should be deep cleaned. Tv remotes not working properly. A lovely house, disappointed with condition of sofas which are very uncomfortable and damaged.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Abbey Cottage.

The interior space is fantastic but would benefit from some new furniture and bed linen to give more comfort. Overall, the house and gardens are a perfect space for a large family.

A really enjoyable stay.

A couple of hiccups. Instructions to heating the water not detailed enough. The first showers were cold. Host was quick to send further instructions. No instructions for the microwave - ideally putting the instructions on the shelf above the microwave would have been useful.

Enjoyed a mini break at Abbey Cottage with the family.

Beautiful building and history. Easy location and great for using as a base if you want to explore North Wales. The darts, table tennis, snooker table etc were a great hit with adults and children, especially on the rainy mornings! Unfortunately didn't make much use of the garden due to the weather but it looked lovely. It's previously been a clearly loved home so maybe some updates would be nice, but everything we needed was provided and Ian was great at handing over when we arrived. Managed to fit in a Denbigh castle visit and dinner stop at the Copper Pot before leaving on the Thursday

We had a great stay at Abbey cottage.

Absolutely would not hesitate to book again and could not recommend highly enough.

We booked Abbey Cottage for a 60th birthday family get together.

Adults and children alike had a thoroughly enjoyable weekend using the facilities on offer.

We had a delightful stay.

Grandchildren particularly enjoyed playing Hide and Seek and the playroom. We all slept and ate well. Husband appreciated ground floor ensuite bedroom - no stairs to climb and easy access to the garden for the dogs. Thank you.

Beautiful old house with real character.

Very comfy and spacious. Games room was great. Handy for town and shops. Lovely Italian restaurant 5 minutes walk away. Only downstairs toilet is an en suite which is not ideal.

We had a lovely family stay at Abbey Cottage for my father in laws 70th birthday.

The house was lovely and unique with lots of space for a family of 10. The garden was amazing and great for our 2 dogs as fully enclosed and safe. I delt with a gentleman named Ian who was friendly and helpful. The one issue we had was a bed broke. This was down to it being a child’s bed I think and an 5ft 8inch adult sleeping in it. The room with the 3 single beds either need to be advertised as a child’s room or more substantial single beds need putting in. This however wasn’t an issue and Ian was more than happy to help. We would highly recommend this cottage, we had a great time and definitely would return

Abbey Cottage is a beautiful old building full of character and history.

Although large and spacious with stunning features the cottage is warm and cosy with a relaxing, friendly feel to it. We had a wonderful stay and made to feel extremely welcome. Cottage is close to all amenities but down a quiet lane so feels very secluded and picturesque with the amazing friary ruins in front garden and beautiful gardens at the rear. We will definitely be returning.

I spent ages searching for the right accomodation for our family gathering and this one definitely lived up to expectations.

A beautiful spacious property which worked well for all ages from 5 months to 85 years. I loved the fact it was a peaceful location and felt rural at the end of the long driveway but essentials were nearby as it was only 5 minutes walk away to the nearest shop, takeaway and pub!

We had a great stay the house and grounds were amazing full of character.

Would love to visit again one day

Fantastic family property plenty of room and facilities.

Had a fantastic birthday party for my sons 30th and daughters 24th. My other son and all partners there with grandkids and dog. Still plenty of room to lose yourself. Secluded location but close to all amenities, very friendly owner who met us on the day Mr Carpenter great holiday.

I would like to congratulate your photographer because this house looked really good online This could be such an amazing quirky house but so many small details let it down Hygiene was really not good carpets were filthy bedding was stained and could do with replacing paint work was dirty and shabby Bedrooms were very dusty Broken plug socket (dangerous to the young children in our party) there is a long hole between wall and ceiling in the kitchen The house was so well equipped with books, games, beautiful Denby pottery loads of kitchen equipment

A lovely‘rustic’ property, very spacious but some things basic, plumbing loud and strange, probably due to adapting a quirky old property.

We had a lovely visit, billiards and games great fun, garden very peaceful, would happily return. Italian restaurant is excellent and only 250 yards away!

All 3 generations enjoyed this cottage.

So private and yet so near shops, cafes and lovely scenery. As the weather was mixed, we enjoyed the games room and the second sitting room for down time. The only minor problem was a mirror in the downstairs en-suite as it was far too high for any of us to use. Apart from that everything was wonderful.

Great communication and was there to do a show round on arrival.

Also fixed broken curtain rail quickly.

Lovely family home suitable for all ages with lots to do.

Comfy beds for good nights sleep, enough bathrooms and the table tennis and pool/ snooker where very popular across all ages

Brilliant property for me and my family, we all had a wonderful long weekend and would defo return.

Perfect for large group with lots of games and activities provided for slightly rainy days! Beautiful big garden too, highly recommend!

This property was just amazing.

..we loved everything about it. It had everything and more. The added games...snooker, darts etc was a cut above. The outside space is stunning and the history with the friary...fantastic

Me and my family had an amazing stay here at Abbey cottage, we would highly recommend.

It is so beautiful and spacious with the most amazing garden. We loved sitting out at tea time while the children played. Theirs also an children's play room which our children were so excited about, they loved having a little room to play in just for them. So overall we have a lovely stay and will be telling our family and friends about this. Thanks for having us x

House was beautiful and really well situated in the lovely town of Denbigh.

Shops were a short walk and also a short walk to Denbigh castle which was great to visit. House had everything you could want, we visited with extended family and two dogs. The kids (and adults) loved the snooker table, table football, table tennis and darts, kept us entertained all weekend. The dogs adored the garden, what a fabulous enclosed space especially as the weather was so fantastic. It was amazing to sit in the house and look out at the ruins of a 13th century priory. The owners were great, communication via email and text. Very welcoming, even brought us cake, tea and coffee on arrival. In summary a perfect weekend spent with family in a beautiful house, would definitely recommend and hopefully return again for a family get together.

Amazing property for a large family, owner very friendly.

Accommodation was welll kept beautiful gardens. We all loved the games room and took full advantage of it

Our party consisted of eight adults, one toddler and two dogs.

We all enjoyed the facilities. The toddler enjoyed the playroom. Adults enjoyed the games room in the evening. Lots of pleasant walks in the surrounding areas. lovely to sit out in the garden sunny late afternoons. Ian the owner very helpful. Seems everyone would like to return next year if possible.

Abbey Cottage was the perfect place for our family to get together over the Easter weekend.

The house is beautiful, the garden amazing and we all thoroughly enjoyed exploring North Wales from here. We will definitely be back!

We had a fantastic long weekend in Abbey Cottage.

A lovely large and spacious house with big garden; the snooker table and Wii were huge hits with the whole family. The location is brilliant, walking distance to supermarket, shops, park, coffee shops etc. Very much recommend seeing Denbigh Castle and getting the keys to do the castle walls - that was a highlight. Ian was a great host and very accommodating. Thanks for a great stay.

What a fabulous mini break for my extended family and myself.

Nine of us - adults and children stayed here. So spacious and private with a lovely garden yet the property itself has so much character. All the amenities needed to make the break enjoyable. The games room was brilliant and very well used as was the snooker table. Maybe provide a hand towel in the main bathroom though! Thank you.

The house was beautiful, the layout was great and the play room was a brilliant idea.

Our teenagers spent a lot of time using the various tables. The gardens are nice and big with plenty of space for big and small children to play. I grew up in a big old family home with a big garden and huge playroom dining room etc so this really brought back some fond memories. The shops are practically on your doorstep and lots of nice walks like Moel Famau and Dyserth falls a short drive away with beaches at Rhyl and Prestatyn. The Sun Centre in rhyl has since been refurbed since I last lived around north wales but there’s no doubt it would still be as fun as it was. Great place, Nice friendly informative hosts. Will more than likely visit again.

My family and I stayed at Abbey Cottage for 3 nights.

We have stayed at cottages before to celebrate special occasions and nothing compares to Abbey cottage. It was perfect! We spent most of our time in the pool room. Such a lovely space! It was big enough for all 11 of us! The owner was great, coming in to show us heating etc. We arrived on the Friday and had booked two future trips back by the Sunday…can’t say no more than that haha! Beautiful cottage! We can’t wait to return in March and then back for Christmas 2023. Many thanks!

Loved it.

Plenty of parking and plenty of room for 11 adults.

Lovely spacious property.

Property owner was really helpful and went out of his way to ensure we had a wonderful stay. The shops are a short walk with lots of choice for which to go to. Abbey Cottage was well equiped with space enough for four couples and kids.

A lovely property that catered totally for the needs of a family group of 11, ranging in age from 1 to 79.

The garden is large and secluded with ample seating for us all for barbecues and general celebratory drinks. The dogs were terribly impressed by the garden too! The younger and adult children enjoyed the various games tables and activities and the more sedate members of the group could find a bit of peace and quiet in the second sitting room. Overall, an excellent experience. Despite its seeming seclusion, the house is situated close to all amenities and well placed for hill walking and site seeing.

A well equipped spacious house and considering there was 11 of us staying, we didn't feel on top of each other.

Would highly recommend

A hand towel for each guest, as opposed to one for each bathroom, would have been appreciated, given that several people were sharing some bathrooms.

This is a minor point, as otherwise this is a fabulous property with masses of space, loads of facilities and lovely gardens. The owner is very helpful and Denbigh itself has everything you might need for an enjoyable stay.

We stayed at Abbey Cottage for 3 nights and enjoyed every minute of our stay.

From the gorgeous setting in the garden, to the multiple activities at our disposal. It's impossible to be bored in this place. If you want to relax, then head outside and sit in the sun trap garden, and if you want to stay busy, grab a table tennis bat a pool cue or a set of darts and play on. Enjoyed it so much that we made a video tour of the place on YouTube (search for Anxiety United and you'll find it).

We all really enjoyed our stay at Abbey Cottage it was very clean and had everything we needed the kids were thrilled with all the games available and the garden was lovely and private so much room for them to play in.

Just one or two points the microwave turntable wasn’t working properly but we were still able to use it and there was only I hand towel between two people in our bathroom. The dishwasher was an absolute godsend for our family of nine . Thanks to Ian for the welcome pack will certainly recommend this property.

We had a lovely week, all was good and certain members of the family really enjoyed the snooker table!

Needs more pillows for sure but that is just a thought. thanks to the owner Ian for a being so welcoming

Wow!

Great house with light, spacious rooms, easy parking, lovely garden and lots to do indoors. Very quiet at night yet close to all amenities. Highly recommended though we agree the pillows may need guests to bring a second and the downstairs shower door is very hard to open with no knob on the inside.

The cottage was perfect for a family get together.

Everything you need. The game’s facilities were outstanding and the gardens superb. We hardly left the house as it was such a relaxing place to be. Would definitely go again.

This was a perfect choice for a location to celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Six adults , three children. Superb location at the end of a private lane. No traffic noise and yet within walking distance , shops, pubs , take always and restaurant. The cottage provided all kinds of entertainment for adults and children alike. Pool, darts ,basketball,games ,books, table tennis. Slight criticism ( and I feel reluctant to mention any ). Would have welcomed instructions for the microwave. The button markings had been rubbed away ! And worth bringing extra pillows. Welcome pack much appreciated and Ian , (host,)very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again

Abbey Cottage is beautiful.

The owner kindly met us there on arrival and showed us round. The property was very clean, the beds are comfortable if you like more than one pillow to sleep on which some of our group did I would recommend taking an extra one with you. The location is excellent when inside the property it feels secluded but is also perfectly positioned to walk to shops within minutes. This house has something for everyone we took older relatives with us so the two separate living spaces gave some down time for grandparents while the children watched Netflix and played pool and table tennis. The house is also very warm with fantastic under floor heating in the main living room. We had a problem with one of the bathrooms on our second day and the owner came straight out the same day and fixed it for us which was much appreciated. The oven was a little tricky and we found cooking food took a long time, one side being hotter than the other too. We recommend the Chinese / fish and chip shop by the traffic lights, the food was amazing. Our older members of the group would have preferred a shower caddy or some shelves to store toiletries instead of bending down while in the shower and some toilet roll holders and hand towel rails but that really is just a preference it does not take away that Abbey cottage is a fantastic house and the owner is super helpful. We can’t wait to return to Abbey Cottage again, thank you for a great holiday we were sad to leave.

House was lovely, very well equipped and has lots of facilities.

We went as a party of 11 with ages ranging from 8 to 70 and everyone loved it.

Perfect cottage, with interesting history, for 11 of us to celebrate a family birthday.

Had everything we needed, large kitchen with storage for everything. The ensuite bedroom with door access from lounge was ideal for 4 year old granddaughter so we could sit in lounge and be able to hear her once she was in bed. We enjoyed the pool table, and the other facilities in garage adjoining the lounge, table tennis, football game and darts. The garden was a great size, but unfortunately didn't get to use it much due to the weather. The views from garden and upstairs that side were beautiful. Shops, etc, within about 5 minute walk. Communication with the owner was very good. Would love to return.

If you're looking for out and out luxury, this isn't the place for you.

But if what you want is a thoroughly comfortable bolthole, Abbey Cottage would take some beating. Like the remains of the friary in the garden, Abbey Cottage dates from the 13th century, and is claimed to be the oldest inhabited house in Wales. Signs of its medieval past are still evident in some outer walls and vaulted ceilings, all of which add to its charm. It was the owner's family home for many years, and it's as though they just moved out but left the house and its contents as they were. The result is a warm and welcoming lived in atmosphere, with all the equipment for day-to-day life - far removed from the sterile surroundings of some purpose-built rental properties where everything has obviously been counted out to accommodate the maximum number of guests and no more. Tucked away down a private (though very muddy!) lane around half a mile from the centre of Denbigh, the cottage offers total privacy and peace, which must make outdoor living in summer a real joy. But on a cold and damp February weekend we preferred to enjoy all the many activities offered in the toasty warmth of the cottage which, in addition to very efficient central heating also offered a wood-burning stove with plenty of fuel. We had a snooker room in the main lounge, plus a table tennis table, darts, skittles and cross-trainer in the integral garage. There were also stacks of books and games for quieter moments plus a massive TV complete with Netflix etc. Denbigh itself is a small, unassuming town about a 15-minute walk away up a long slow incline. There’s an Aldi and a Lidl at the bottom of the hill near the cottage, with The Coffee Pot, an excellent quirky cafe opposite which is a great place for breakfast if you don’t feel like cooking

Fantastic stay with my family this week.

The cottage was beautiful and clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Close to local shops and take aways for convenience. Big gardens which the dogs loved running round in safely. Met the owner when we arrived who was great and gave us info about the cottage and the friary ruins next to the cottage. Would recommend to everyone for a lovely comfortable stay. We’ll definitely be staying again.

Beautiful property with much historic background nestled in the ruins of an Abbey.

Down a small lane, incredible space, parking and facilities, including pool table, ping pong, and football. Stunning garden with lovely nooks and crannies - and ponds plus car charger station. Well laid out for families, spacious and quirky. Kitchen well laid out with great breakfast table.

House was spacious and comfortable for a group of 11.

Group enjoyed the pool table and table tennis. Plenty of parking space. Kitchen well equiped however one of ovens did not heat up well and space around table was limited. could not sit 11. Luckily we had two members of our party requiring high chairs. Look out for the view into main bathroom through cupboard! Luckily our 8 year old didnt find it! Really enjoyed our stay. Owner very friendly and helpful. Not sure I'd recommend Denbigh itself ( though castle worth a look) but great base for visiting surrounding area.

We are a family of 9 aged from 25 to 95 so it was important that the accommodation could meet all our needs.

There is so much space at Abbey Cottage both inside & out, with ample parking & even an electric car charger. The variety of games were a particular highlight, with something for all of us to enjoy! Denbigh is a great location, with independent shops & amazing scenery close by. We had the most wonderful stay there & can highly recommend it as the perfect place for a family holiday.

Abbey cottage is a beautiful place, could do with a little updating to make it great but overall a wonderful place and owner is more than helpful

Had a fantastic week at Abbey Cottage, both the house and garden was spacious and dog friendly.

We got a Tesco food delivery but there are plenty of supermarkets within walking distance.

Staying at Abbey Cottage was lovely, set within beautiful grounds with lots of space for the children to run around.

The BBQ area was a lovely touch . The home was large and spacious with everything you would need for you stay, double oven was very good and useful especially for a large group, we really enjoyed our stay!

Had an amazing week at Abbey Cottage.

Everything we could have needed was there with extra touches such as board games, books and table tennis, darts and table football. Lovely garden with lots of space and patio area to enjoy a bbq. Very welcoming host. Would definitely recommend and hope to return to stay again in the future!

Had a wonderful stay at Abbey Cottage.

Ian (owner) is friendly and a great source for recommendations of places to go and places to dine. The Cottage is stunning and the garden is amazing. Plenty of room for the dogs to run wild...great location. Will definitely be back..

very suitable for a mixed family holiday.

Plenty for children to do. Dog loved the garden which was escape proof. Very Helpful Owner. Would stay again.

We loved our holiday at Abbey Cottage.

The property is really spacious. We were 6 adults, 3 children and 2 dogs and felt like we had loads of space. It is well positioned for the coast, Snowdon and other walks. The garden is a real highlight. Our only regret is that we did not spend more time in the house or garden - we are already trying to work out when to go back! We were a bit worried about the dogs and children but the owner, who could not have been more helpful, put our minds at rest straight away and said it was our home for the week and we could do as we liked (which was helpful as one of the dogs jumped straight into the pond as soon as we arrived!). We really appreciated the text half way through the holiday to ensure everything was OK with the cottage. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed and we could all fit around the dining table. All in all I cannot recommend highly enough - we would love to go back.

Abbey cottage is a wonderful holiday let , if your looking for all ages then look no further , this can accommodate ages 1-100 , it has everything you could ask for , was kindly greeted by Mr Carpenter upon arrival , he showed us all round his beautiful home , the bedrooms are all large & plenty of storage space , fully equipt kitchen for all your guests , two living rooms so if anyone want some peace & quiet they can escape to one of those , huge safe & fully enclosed garden so our dogs could run around freely without us worrying about them escaping , games room for the evenings or rainy days , perfect location as , Lidl & Aldi are a stones throw away , we had the perfect break & will defiantly be returning , i would 100% recommend staying here & can’t wait to go again , thanks so much for having us .

Excellent stay at Abbey Cottage.

Great amenities in the cottage and the host was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend others to stay here

Abbey cottage What a wonderful house exceeded our expectations We we're met on the day of arrival by the owner ( Ian ) he was so welcoming and helpful and stayed in touch during the week to make sure we we’re all ok The facilities are excellent Beds very comfy and all rooms lovely decorated It is superbly situated for the village of Denbigh with its many supermarkets minutes away Cannot fault one thing about abbey cottage and would highly recommend definitely a 5* property