The Cottage

holywell, north wales & snowdonia

4 guests
2 beds
2 bathrooms
No pets

4.4Good

3.0Sykes Holiday Cottages rating

Holywell 2.8 miles.

The Cottage is a traditional holiday home residing in Halkyn, near the quaint town of Holywell, Flintshire.

Ideal for friends or family, this abode makes an excellent base for four guests to explore the natural beauty of North Wales.

Inside, you can prepare some yummy meals for all the family, before heading to the dining room to toast a superb day, and then head to the sitting room to cosy up with your loved ones around the roaring fire.

After a long day of adventures, indulge in a long, warm shower and catch your rest in the pleasant rooms with snug beds.

Savour an evening glass of wine outside by the table near to the entrance door, the courtyard or enjoy a morning stroll around the splendid grounds of The Hall adjacent to the cottage.

For stocking up on the essentials, take a trip to Holywell or the local convenience store at Pentre Halkyn, or if you don't fancy cooking for the evening, head out to the local pub, The Glan-y-Afon.

Whilst staying at the cottage, you must visit the bustling city of Chester, a short drive away.

Meet the world's tallest land animal at Chester Zoo, a major draw for animal lovers of the group, visit the beautiful Cathedral and tour Chester City Walls, or head down to the River Dee, ideal for an afternoon walk and ice cream.

Home to the highest mountain in Wales, take an adventure to Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) to find a wealth of attractions, including Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), perfect for avid walkers, Snowdonia Watersports, for a splash of fun, and grab a bite to eat at Pen-y-Ceunant Isaf Tea House.

To suit all ages and tastes, the seaside town of Rhyl is also accessible by car, home to golden sands and incredible views, excellent for a tranquil walk down the coastline, a sunset cycle or dine at a waterfront restaurant.

Enjoy all of this and more by booking The Cottage.

Your dates

Everything you'll need

Wifi
Garden / Patio
Pets Not Allowed
Open Fire
Off Road Parking

Wifi
Garden / Patio
Pets Not Allowed
Open Fire
Off Road Parking
Smoke Free
Near Walks
Washing Machine

What guests are saying

4.4

Based on 8 reviews

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and maintenance

The property was eclectic in many ways but that added to the charm.

It was comfortable and clean with a lived in vibe. The kitchen was well equipped, and whilst there was no dishwasher, washing a few pots and pans here and there was no hardship. The property provided a great base for exploring the local area and a bit beyond.

SallySep 2026

We had a lovely stay at the cottage.

It had everything we need for a time away from home. Kitchen was nice n clean and well equipped. Owner very kindly had provided complimentary tea, coffee, sugar and few water bottles as well in the fridge. Very thoughtful of him because after long drive on a sunny day, it was very refreshing

KethakiJul 2026

A lovely, comfortable cottage, full of character, well located.

BethanJun 2026

We were very disappointed with the property.

Your information told us to leave the property as we would like to find it - clean and tidy but this wasn't the case when we arrived. The microwave was dirty. The cooker hob was filthy. We had to clean the bathroom sinks. the bin in the on-suite had not been emptied. We used the shower int he main bathroom but there was not holder for toiletries and the one in the on suite shower was rusty! The sofa and chairs in the sitting room were most uncomfortable and for people of mature years very difficult to get out of. There was a smell of burning in the sitting room possibly from the log burner which we did not have to use. The chimney probably needs sweeping.The lamp shade on the bedside table nearest the window in the twin room looks very old and is falling apart and needs replacing. The description of stairs up to the property is incorrect as there are steps down to the entrance door and very narrow steps. The picture in the Book in the property shows a totally different entrance door, not the one we had to use! The parking area is more suited to a 4 x 4 vehicle and not a small family car. The table and bench for sitting outside the property is old and needs replacing but the view from this seating area is only onto the parking cobbled yard, not very picturesque at all. The bench under the tree would have been more suitable but was dirty and had the tree branches covering it until near the end of our holiday, but still dirty and not clean enough to sit on. No coat hooks in the entrance hall and lots of cobwebs. There was a strong smell from the kitchen sink. We had to clean the toaster which was full of crumbs and looked rusty on the top or that something had been spilt on it. We cleaned it to the best of our ability as well as everything else we needed to use and left the property cleaner than when we arrived to a better acceptable standard.

EdwardJun 2025

Owner response:

I'm obviously unhappy to recieve to receive feedback such as this. These people left a similar review in the visitors book, in which I pasted a note against their comments: "I was unhappy to read these commets and an intial reaction was to cover it up. But thenagain, I thought that everyone is entitled to their views (within reason!!). Other comments/reviews have all been positoive. It should be said that the Egg;estones left the place very neat and tidy" I personally inspected the cottage prior to the their arrival. I did not I'd admit open the microwave which they say was dirty, my help assures me that it was clean. I do not agree that the cooker hob was filthy. I do not agree that the bathroom sinks were unclean. If the bin in the on-suite had not been emptied, an oversight for which I apologise. I'm sorry that they did not find sufficient holder for toiletries in the on suite shower. I cannot accept that it was 'rusty'. I'm sorry that they had difficulty with the sofa and chairs in the sitting room. I cannot agree that these are uncomfortable. If there was the smell of burning wood form the log burner I do not see the problem. I'll attend to the lamp shade on the bedside table nearest the window in the twin room' I'll ask Sykes to check on the description of stairs up to the property. No one else has had an issue with the parking area which is the main cobbled stable yard, I manage to drive modern sports cars across it. It was laid down in the 18th century. As to the table and benches for sitting outside the property , they are old, they are solid teak and do not need replacing. The bench under the tree is perfectly serviceable/usable. I haven't noticed any strong smell from the kitchen sink. If the the toaster was full of crumbs I apologise, it is/was not rusty on the top. Other guest reviews include: * lovely cottage and a very comfortabke stay *Lovely stay, comfortabk very clean and well equipped *Wonderful cottage very clean spacious and comfortable *Beautiful feel to the place, super clean, little homely touches *Elegantly appointed. Arguably one of the best holiday cottages in North Wales *Cottage very cosy with everything you could need *Absolutely perfect *What a beautiful cottage *Amazing stay, everything you need, could not fault anything I suppose that there are some people you just can't please.

Good to know

House Rules

Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Please note: This property does not accept worker bookings.

Stay Information

Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1098691
Parking
Private Driveway, Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

Pets
Not allowed
Children
Not accepted