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Gwenoldy

Gwenoldy, Coed y Mynydd Isaf, Afonwen, Mold, Flintshire, Wales

Lambs bleat, swallows swoop – indeed, Gwenoldy means 'Swallows Rest'. Take in the rural bustle and heavenly views of the Clwydian hills before stepping through French windows into this converted 18th-century barn. A spotless country kitchen greets you: cheery blue and terracotta tiles, a good-sized dining table, soft lighting and all the little luxuries of modern life. The living room is appealing too, with its honey-coloured oak floors, big comfy chairs and wood-burning stove (logs on the house). Games, books, maps and jigsaws invite you to relax. Upstairs, the light double room has prettily embroidered white bed linen and bags of cupboard space. Old beams and primrose walls give the twin a cosy, attic feel. The bathroom is spotless and countrified like the rest of the house – admire the view as you polish your pegs! Your pretty, hedged garden, with patio and gas-barbie, has rolling field and moorland views. The walking here is fabulous (Offa's Dyke is less than a mile away) and there are maps and leaflets in the Old Bakehouse opposite - brilliant. Deeply secluded, yet it's no distance to Chester, Snowdonia and some magnificent castles.

No dogs.

Special Notices

Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Availability

Availability details are shown at www.gwenoldy.com. Flexible short breaks are sometimes possible - please email or ring for details.

This information has been provided by the owner or management of Gwenoldy and is not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Gwenoldy

Contact: Elizabeth Musgrave

  • Tel: 01352 720140
  • Sleeps: 4
  • Rooms: 1 double; 1 twin; bathroom
  • Price: £345 – £555. 
  • Closed: Never.
  • Changeover: Saturday.
Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. No smoking anywhere in the house. Wireless internet access available for guests.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • A comfortable cottage full of character in a quiet, peaceful location.
  • Conveniently located for picturesque country estates, National Trust properties & some great gardens.
  • Splendid food & real ales in nearby pubs.
  • Just 10 miles away from beautiful beaches & fascinating coastal resorts.
  • Well equipped with central heating and woodburner - you'll always be cosy.
  • Excellent choice of local golf courses.

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Gwenoldy Roses around the main entrance

Roses around the main entrance

Gwenoldy Twin bedroom with original king truss

Twin bedroom with original king truss

Gwenoldy Plenty of room to relax

Plenty of room to relax

Gwenoldy The cottage garden

The cottage garden

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Gwenoldy and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Children welcome but cots, high chairs, etc. are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the house.
Full and approved wheelchair facilities.
Tennis court on premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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