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“Cosy and clean cottage with spectacular view!”
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Cottage -
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 4
Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales, Wales
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sunandbea...
Essex
Level 2 Contributor
9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 9 helpful votes
“Cosy and clean cottage with spectacular view!”
Reviewed December 7, 2014 for a stay in November 2014
2
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I stayed with my partner and our dog for 3 nights. We did not arrive until evening time and it was already dark. We did miss the road once but the cottage was not difficult to find overall - just need to follow the direction step by step. The owners were very considerate, the heating was on before therefore when we arrived in the evening the house was already warm. We did not see the view until we woke up the next morning - it was beautiful! It was ashamed that we only stayed for 3 nights, therefore too much to see in too little time, and we definitely did not have enough time to relax in the cottage. Love to go back in summer time! Had a really good time, thank you Richard and Jenny!

Date of stay: November 2014
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Liked best: The view
Liked least: Short day light......
Traveling group: Spouse/Partner
Your age range 35-49
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
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Management Response
Dec 9, 2014
Thank you for your review, we are so pleased that we met your expectations, it is always a pleasure to hear. It was good to know you both enjoyed yourselves. There are so many things to see and do around here that 3 days can be gone so quickly, we are still discovering new places of interest after living here for fifteen years! The seasons all have their characteristics, in fact each week or even within a day we can be given different perspectives on the beautiful countryside.
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Bramberli...
Thornton Cleveleys, United Kingdom
Level 4 Contributor
38 reviews
7 hotel reviews
common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 39 helpful votes
“Idyllic cottage with amazing views”
Reviewed September 15, 2014 for a stay in September 2014
1
person found this review helpful

Home from home but with views to die for. Great location very near to lots of places of interest. The cottage is very cosy with all the equipment you'd ever need on holiday. Don't often want to return to the same place twice but would defiantly stay here again.

Date of stay: September 2014
Traveling group: Extended Family
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
Was this review helpful? Yes
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Management Response
Sep 16, 2014
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. You would be very welcome anytime you wish to call by, maybe the chain bridge will be restored by next time you come to the area. All the best to your lovely family too. regards Jenny and Richard
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WellTrave...
Birmingham
Level 3 Contributor
16 reviews
8 hotel reviews
common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 9 helpful votes
“Hidden piece of paradise”
Reviewed August 25, 2014 for a stay in August 2014

Spent a week in Langollen with family (girls 13 and 8). Cottage is quaint , well equipped and clean. We all thoroughly enjoyed our week. Girls were so busy - TV was never switched on. Owner Richard was very helpful and wanted to ensure we had what we needed. Good views over the valley and easy access to walk to the river and steam line (with dog). A truly beautiful part of the country.
We have all come back thinking only nice thoughts about the whole holiday.

Date of stay: August 2014
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Liked best: Cottage was quaint and was central location for Chester / Anglesey / Barmouth etc
Liked least: Nothing
Traveling group: Young Children
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
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Management Response
Aug 26, 2014
Thank you for your comments, we feel the same way about the area around here. So pleased that you were able to take advantage of the many activities. It gives us a level of vicarious enjoyment when our guests are so obviously full of enthusiasm. Though I think the dogs may be missing their extra fusses this week.
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sylvia197
Suffolk, United Kingdom
Level 2 Contributor
8 reviews
“superb”
Reviewed August 23, 2014 for a stay in August 2014

just returned home from another two weeks holiday in swallows. our second year. comfrotable very clean peaceful. the dogs sometimes called you you over to be made a fuss of. ideal for location. thanks again Richard and Jenny

Date of stay: August 2014
Traveling group: Spouse/Partner
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
Was this review helpful? Yes
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Management Response
Aug 28, 2014
We are always pleased to receive bookings from guests who have been before. We do enjoy hearing what guests have enjoyed (sometimes what they haven't enjoyed too) on their ventures out from the cottages. We love this area, and hearing the experiences of others helps us identify not only where we want to explore further, but helps us make suggestions to others who may ask. Thank you for your review, we do hope we see you again. If only to pop in for cup of tea if you are in the area.
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AlleyCat1...
Redditch, United Kingdom
1 review
common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 2 helpful votes
“Simply Perfect”
Reviewed May 15, 2014 for a stay in May 2014
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people found this review helpful

We are still here in the cottage, and I am looking out of the magnificent bedroom window of swallow cottage. The views are simply amazing, and the location is superb. You simply could not ask for anything better. Its 7am and the sun has just burnt off the morning mist. Super walks from right outside your door, or take a short drive to visit many of the spectacular local sites. Jenny and Richard provide everything you need, snowy white bed linen and towels, along with a lovley hamper of food is awaiting you on arrival. WiFi connection cannot be faulted. Guess what....We will be booking another stay xx

Date of stay: May 2014
Traveling group: Spouse/Partner
Your age range 50-64
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
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Management Response
May 28, 2014
Thank you, we do try to make sure everything is conducive to our guests having a memorable holiday. It is very rewarding when guests return as it is a reassurance that we managed that in some small way.
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Alan H
Brighton, United Kingdom
Level 3 Contributor
20 reviews
9 hotel reviews
common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 6 helpful votes
“lovely cottage, very cosy, great location, helpful friendly owners.”
Reviewed December 24, 2013 for a stay in December 2013
1
person found this review helpful

Spent a great week here over xmas - thoroughly recommended. Can hear the steam train from the garden and see the hills from both of the bedrooms.

Date of stay: December 2013
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Liked best: open fire
Traveling group: Spouse/Partner
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
Recommended for:
Friends getaway Families with young children
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Management Response
May 28, 2014
Thank you for this review, if you come again in the better, more clement weather you will not only hear the trains, but also see them from the garden when we have the furniture out from undercover. It is always a pleasure to us when the trains start again after their short winter break, a bit like the return of first Swallows indicate summer's return, the return of the trains, when we see them chugging along at the bottom of the field is a reminder that spring will soon be on it's way.
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IanLyn
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Level 5 Contributor
58 reviews
22 hotel reviews
common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 32 helpful votes
“Lovely cottage in ideal location”
Reviewed August 29, 2013 for a stay in August 2013

My wife and two of our grandchildren stayed for a week. Cottage had everything we wanted, even the welcome pack was very nice. We loved the surrounding area and the small towns. Packed in a lot of sight seeing and walking. Our thanks to Richard for being such a good host.

Date of stay: August 2013
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Liked best: Wide open views and quiet.
Liked least: Having to come home.
Traveling group: Teenagers
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
Recommended for:
Friends getaway Older travelers
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  • Was the property as advertised?
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Was this review helpful? Yes
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Management Response
May 28, 2014
Thank you for your review, it is so good to know that we are getting it right. In these times when everyone is so busy in their everyday lives it is good that you took the time out to give us a review.
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