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Dovetail Cottage

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Llangollen, North Wales & Snowdonia Show on map

4.8

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  • 3 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Broadband / WiFi

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51 Customer Reviews

  • "A spotlessly clean, well equipped little cottage."

    Ideal for a short break in a perfect location. Will be back.

    Reviewed by Julie13.3Mar 2024

  • "Excellent property."

    It felt very homely. Well furnished and a well equipped kitchen and an amazingly comfortable bed. Lovely location for accessing the interesting town of Llangollen and surrounding area.

    Reviewed by Hazel13.3Feb 2024

  • "What a beautiful place to stay!"

    Absolutely stunning cottage and such lovely hosts. We will DEFINITELY stay here again. Beautifully decorated and furnished and extremely cosy and comfortable. A few cobwebs in the main bedroom (but we know that is to be expected in an old property and it certainly has not put us off staying there again).

    Reviewed by Julie12.5Dec 2023

  • "Absolutely gorgeous cottage and ideally located."

    Really warm and snug!!! We couldn't fault anything about the decor and comfort of the cottage and it was immaculately clean. Just a very small observation. Personally, we would have preferred a small slimline dishwasher and not such a large fridge freezer. However, this would not deter us from staying in the cottage in the future. We absolutely loved it.

    Reviewed by Glenda13.3Nov 2023

  • "The cottage was perfect for our long weekend break."

    Ideal location, access to the main street via the alley/courtyard. The cottage was spotless with everything you could possibly need inside. The owners even put some fresh milk in the fridge for our arrival. Would definitely recommend and would definitely stay there again.

    Reviewed by Debbie13.3Nov 2023

  • "Delightful cottage, beautifully furnished and decorated."

    We had a very enjoyable week.

    Reviewed by Richard13.3Oct 2023

  • "A lovely property well located for exploring LLangollen and surrounding area"

    Reviewed by Deborah13.3Sep 2023

  • "Lovely place would definitely go back"

    Reviewed by Suzanne12.5Sep 2023

  • "Beautiful house in a quiet location just a short walk from the centre of Llangollen."

    Super comfy beds and very clean.

    Reviewed by Lisa13.3Sep 2023

  • "Lovely little cottage in a great location Close to all amenities & restaurants ..."

    Lovely little cottage in a great location Close to all amenities & restaurants Everything you need for a holiday Trish is a great hostess & responds promptly to any questions

    Reviewed by Ian13.3Aug 2023

  • "Fantastic stay!"

    Lovely owners and a lovely property! Super close to food outlets and shops but really quiet tucked away. You'd never know it was there. Will definitely be coming back :-)

    Reviewed by Jonathon13.3Jul 2023

  • "Lovely rustic and unusual period property (built in 1760!"

    ) situated very close to the centre of Llangollen but set back in a quiet location. Ideally situated for the nearby steam railway, canal side walks and the Pontcysyllte viaduct etc. Fabulous bathroom and comfortable bed.

    Reviewed by David12.5Apr 2023

  • "Beautiful cosy cottage in the perfect location for exploring Llongollen."

    Cottage has been beautifully renovated with lovely decor throughout and was immaculately clean. Gets a big 10 out of 10 from me. The only thing missing was a dishwasher, but hubby came with, so we had that covered!

    Thank you for your positive feedback. I agree about the dishwasher & have been thinking of ways we can fit one into the small kitchen space. Regards Tricia Property Owner

    Reviewed by Elizabeth13.3Apr 2023

  • "We had a lovely stay, the property is gorgeous"

    Reviewed by Julie13.3Apr 2023

  • "A beautiful property and I’d happily recommend it."

    We couldn’t get the electric fire to turn on at all. The radiator in the lounge on the bedroom wall worked intermittently. A kitchen tap dripped. Plenty of towels available which was great Also, we didn’t realise until the last day that games were available in the lounge cupboard. Might be worth noting something in the welcome book None of these are criticisms. Just giving feedback in case the owner was unaware.

    The electric fire has a switch on the side to turn it on, just tried it and working perfectly, the radiator needed bleeding & the tap needed a washer. All sorted now. Thanks for the positive feedback. Regards Tricia Property Owner

    Reviewed by Graham13.3Mar 2023

  • "A beautiful cottage, perfectly situated to the town."

    Had everything we needed and more from iron/hairdryer to jigsaws/books. Watch out for the slightly lower doorframe to the bedroom, caught my husband out a couple of times. Would definately stay again without question. Excellent property.

    Reviewed by Anne-marie13.3Dec 2022

  • "Very relaxing holiday- cottage was lovely & cosy and close to everything we needed!"

    Reviewed by Sophie12.5Oct 2022

  • "I have stayed at Dovetail a few times and love the cottage There is everything ..."

    I have stayed at Dovetail a few times and love the cottage There is everything you need & the cottage is in a great location I would certainly recommend it It’s a shame there is now only one bed on the mezzanine as it restricts the occupation to three people Thanks Tricia & Paul I’ll hopefully be back Kind regards Ian

    Reviewed by Ian10.8Sep 2022

  • "The cottage wa extremely clean and comfortable ."

    As advertised very close to the centre of Llangollen. We had a very enjoyable stay.

    Thank you for your kind comments. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gretchen13.3Sep 2022

  • "Dovetail cottage has everything you need for a family holiday."

    All the modern day essentials are provided and the cottage is spotlessly clean. Certainly a 10 out of 10 from us.

    Reviewed by Steven13.3Jul 2022

  • "Had a lovely 3 night break at Dovetail cottage this week."

    Beautiful little hidden gem tucked away in llangollen village. Spotlessly clean & plenty of room. The only negative comment would be that the rocky driveway down to the cottage is very uneven & my small car got stuck on the rocks at one point. If the driveway was levelled out, I would say the whole experience would have been perfect. Nevertheless we had a lovely comfortable stay & will be returning.

    Reviewed by Claire13.3May 2022

  • "Excellent property, really comfortable and central."

    The property is beautiful and the mezzanine level is gorgeous. Had a very restful and relaxed time which is exactly what we needed. The only issue is the access to the Parking space which was in need of holes being filled in, it was quite difficult to get down in the car as it is very narrow too. Would definitely recommend to everyone and we hope to return one day soon.

    Reviewed by Victoria12.5Apr 2022

  • "The only issue we had was the difficulty in parking two cars."

    Take care that you use Hall Street car park rather than st Catherine’s church!

    Reviewed by Angela6.7Sep 2021

  • "The access for parking needs some attention."

    Reviewed by J5.8Sep 2021

  • "There was no parking"

    I have just read your feedback and comment that there is no parking at my property Dovetail Cottage. There is ample parking for 1 vehicle of any size just outside the entrance to the property. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Brian6.3Aug 2021

  • "Lovely little cottage & location Tricia & Paul are great friendly hosts"

    Reviewed by Ian6.7Jul 2021

  • "Lovely little cottage."

    Cosy and comfortable. Loved the fact that you are tucked away from the street but a stroll through the garden to main street

    Reviewed by Dawn6.7Jul 2021

  • "The location is excellent and the owners are very nice people."

    We will be happy to stay at the Dovertail Cottage again.

    Reviewed by Claude5.8Jun 2021

  • "Lovely, quiet, cosy apartment."

    Very convenient for the restaurants, cafes and shops of Llangollen, and a great base for walking in the beautiful surrounding countryside. Only a short taxi/bus ride from Ruabon railway station - so great for a car free holiday.

    Reviewed by Andrew6.3May 2021

  • "We had a lovely three nights at Dovetail cottage."

    The weather was brilliant and the cottage was very comfortable. The close proximity to the town centre was a distict advantage. The parking is restricted but big enough for my car which is only small. Overall very clean and comfortable, hope to return sometime soon.

    Reviewed by Brian16.0Sep 2020

  • "Dovetail cottage was absolutely stunning inside very very clean and very warm and cosy."

    The facilities were excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and will definitely be going back. Ray and Elizabeth

    Reviewed by Ray16.0Feb 2020

  • "Cottage was lovely very comfortable and warm would recommend to anyone Had a ..."

    Cottage was lovely very comfortable and warm would recommend to anyone Had a lovely time and rested Very peaceful place

    Reviewed by Diane16.0Dec 2019

  • "Great place - only the drive to park the car not very accessible due to potholes etc, but they didn't own the driveway."

    Reviewed by Maggie15.0Nov 2019

  • "Great spot"

    Reviewed by Julien16.0Oct 2019

  • "Lovely cottage."

    Great walking area. Wifi in cottage is terrible and tv channels and drive way down to cottage could do with a up grade. Would recommend the cottage.

    Reviewed by Catherine15.0Sep 2019

  • "Perfectly situated in the heart of Llangollen but avoids any noise."

    Loved the cottage - lots of character and beautifully renovated. Would highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Carol16.0Jul 2019

  • "Nice location and cottage was well equipped, not suitable for people with disabilities."

    Very clean.

    Reviewed by Robert15.0Jun 2019

  • "We had a lovely relaxing stay at Dovetail Cottage."

    The cottage was lovely and so central for everything in Llangollen. It was clean, comfortable and had everything you'd need. I was also pleased that there was space for my little car at the rear of the cottage! If you had more than one car we noticed that there is parking for £4 a day at the church hall across the road, which would be handy! Lovely pubs in Llangollen (The Corn Mill and Three Eagles were perfect). We also did the Pen y Coed woodland trust walk on a sunny day which was beautiful and only down the road (loads of bluebells). Chirk Castle only a short drive away and well worth the visit!

    Reviewed by Stephanie16.0May 2019

  • "We had a great weekend break in a lovely cottage that was perfectly situated in the centre of Llangollen."

    Facilities in the cottage were perfect and everything that we needed. Very clean and comfortable.

    Reviewed by Laura16.0Mar 2019

  • "We spent Christmas there and found the cottage beautifully decorated for the holidays."

    The Christmas tree was so real looking and a lot of work went into it. Would definitely consider staying here again.

    Reviewed by Patricia16.0Dec 2018

  • "We had a lovely weekend."

    Wish we had stayed longer. Price was great as was location. Very comfortable, clean, just beautiful.

    Reviewed by Sara16.0Oct 2018

  • "Would return to this area and accommodation."

    We were there for a Steampunk Festival so did not get the chance to visit some of the other attractions in the area. The flat is an old stone built property adjacent to the owners home. Really good location for the town. Shops, cafes , restaurants etc all very close by. Was given good instructions on how to find the property although found the lane leading to it a bit scary to negotiate. Steep track with the restricted view when leaving and pulling out onto the road. Although the property sleeps four, and is big enough to accommodate four, the two beds on the mezzanine floor are obviously open and not very private , which some people may find awkward. As there was only two of us this was not a problem. Also the fridge freezer takes up a lot of space and prevents a fourth person sitting at the table. Comfortable bed with nice bedding and a all round nicely furnished property. Some of the furniture has been updated since the photos on Sykes website. Homely feel to the place. Not suitable for anyone with mobility disabilities due to the steps at the front and steep lane at the back. Had a great weekend and would recommend

    Reviewed by Lesley15.0Sep 2018

  • "Lovely cottage in a great location"

    Reviewed by Ian15.0Jul 2018

  • "This property does suffer from woodlice invading into the bathroom, which could be quite off-putting to some visitors."

    Each morning I came to take a shower, only to find 2 - 3 alive woodlice in the bottom of the shower cubicle. These would removed humanely using toilet paper, but I suspect they are getting up inside the drain. Parking is also a problem, with very limited space outside the property - it can take two 'supermini' type cars, but would not fit a people carrier or long estate car. Otherwise facilities were very good.

    Reviewed by Peter12.0Apr 2018

  • "Loved this quirky little cottage ."

    The location was great , really central. The quality of the workmanship of the renovation and also the furniture , bedding etc was excellent. Didn't really use any of the cooking facilities so.cant really comment on the microwave or oven but everything was there that you could need. Even the settee ( which I thought looked uncomfortable initially ) was actually quite fitting in the room and we both fell asleep on it so no problems there . The cornmill for food was amazing and fouzis cafe was excellent for service coffee and cake :)

    Reviewed by Carol16.0Mar 2018

  • "The name "Dovetail Cottage" is deceptive it is an "apartment"."

    More style than substance. Lovely oak furniture but it was just the little things: the kettle didn't reach boiling point to make a decent cup of tea; the settee and armchairs were not comfortable; the tv remote was reluctant to work properly; lovely new bathroom but no shelves to put stuff on, nowhere in the splendid shower to put stuff, no hooks to hang a robe or clothes on. Very convenient location for Llangollen and very central for touring North Wales.

    Reviewed by Ray12.0Mar 2018

  • "Spent lovely few days over New Year in cottage."

    Lovely and cosy. Beautiful bathroom. Llangollen is a nice town surrounded by gorgeous countryside.

    Reviewed by Petronella13.3Dec 2017

  • "EXREMELY COSY, WARM AND WELL EQUIPPED PROPERTY WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF ALL AMENITIES AND YET VERY QUIET AND PEACEFUL."

    A VERY COMFORTABLE STAY. (THE BATHROOM IS GORGEOUS). ONLY NEGATIVE WOULD BE FOR ANYONE WITH MOBILITY PROBLEMS AS THERE ARE STEPS UP TO THE PROPERTY AND ALSO STEPS TO THE BATHROOM.

    Reviewed by Lynn12.8Nov 2017

  • "The cottage the people in charge and the holiday were brilliant"

    Reviewed by Tommy13.3Oct 2017

  • "We absolutely loved it there is nothing that we would change and the owner was very friendly , the location was Fab it made our 40th Anniversary special."

    Thankyou

    Reviewed by Mandy13.3Dec 2016

  • "After our spur of the moment booking we were delighted to find this lovely, comfy, cosy cottage which had everything we needed: views, pizza place even church was in walking distance!"

    Reviewed by Fran13.3Oct 2016

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Summary

  • Mostly first floor
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x mezzanine small double ( 4 ft bed) Bathroom with free standing bath and separate shower, basin, WC
  • Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV with Freeview
  • Wifi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off road parking for 1 small car on side of lane
  • Shared bike storage
  • Shared enclosed patio with furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop and pub 3 mins walk
  • Note: Double on mezzanine above sitting room, accessed via open tread stairs.

The property

A delightful, semi-detached holiday cottage, built into a bank, adjoining the owners' home and set mostly on the first floor, nestled in the centre of Llangollen, North Wales.

Traditionally styled with exposed stone walls, a double height ceiling and feature wooden beams, this Llangollen cottage offers the perfect base for family or small groups of friends exploring North Wales.

An open tread staircase, in this Llangollen cottage, leads to a twin bedroom on the mezzanine level, with a cosy double bedroom on the first floor and two steps leading down to a shower room.

A light and airy open plan living area offers a kitchen, dining area and a comfortable sitting area where you can put your feet up and relax after a day exploring the wonders of the Welsh countryside.

From the kitchen and dining area, doors open to steps leading down to a pretty, sheltered shared courtyard.

From there take the short stroll into the centre of Llangollen.

Here you can enjoy relaxed, scenic river walks or maybe challenge yourself with one of the many whitewater activities available in the town itself.

Discover miles of delightful countryside walks around Llangollen, spend your afternoons browsing quaint little shops, enjoy a spot of afternoon tea or why not take a trip on the steam train through the valley?

With so much to see and do, this Llangollen cottage is a holiday base like no other, perfect for a break exploring North Wales!

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

LLANGOLLEN

Ruthin 15 miles; Chester 25 miles.

The beautiful Vale of Llangollen, with its dramatic mountain backdrop and boulder-strewn River Dee is the setting for this pretty tourist town, internationally famous for its Musical Eisteddfod. Explore the green valley by steam train or canal boat, or take an exhilarating walk up to Castell Dinas Brân, high above the town, in order to enjoy the breathtaking view. Llangollen offers a good range of pubs and restaurants, as well as many interesting shops. The National Trust properties of Chirk Castle and Erddig are within easy driving distance, while a day-long car trail can take you to visit six of the ‘Seven Wonders of Wales’. Offa’s Dyke Path passes nearby and boasts pleasant walking along the crest of the Clwyd hills, plus the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is 5 miles away, and Snowdonia is less than an hour’s drive.

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This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas