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Ty Gylfinir
Double Bedroom
Double Bedroom
Double Bedroom
Lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • No surprises here
    Top-rated for accuracy — guests say it's just as pictured.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Endless exploration awaits
    Guests love the top-rated location, steps from iconic landmarks and sights.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Clwydian Range And Dee Valley
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Llanarmon Yn Ial, WLS
  • Place, Clwydian Range And Dee Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester Zoo
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chester (CEG-Hawarden)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fantastic Cottage in a Peaceful Rural Location

In a peaceful rural setting within the Clwydian range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), this charming 4 star graded, detached barn conversion offers a perfect location for enjoying the wonderful scenic walking and delightful market towns of Mold and Ruthin,a very pretty corner of wales, perfect for exhilarating outdoor activities, mountain scenery and great family attractions. Less energetic pleasures can be pursued in the historic city of Chester with its famous zoo, fine selection of shops, MacArthur Glenn designer outlet, Blue Planet aquarium and good restaurants. Loggerheads country park, Offa's dyke long distance footpath. Coarse and fly fishing on several local lakes and on the world famous River Dee. Several golf courses and Coed Llandegla mountain bike centre are all found nearby. Shop and Community run pub in the village approx 10 mins walk.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Pets are welcome
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8060360
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Mold

Located in Mold, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ruthin Castle and Minera Lead Mines and Country Park are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Denbigh Retail Park and Broughton Shopping Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Llangollen Scenic Railway, or check out an event or a game at North Wales Regional Tennis Centre. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and hunting nearby.
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Llanarmon Yn Ial, WLS

What's nearby

  • Clwydian Range And Dee Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Eryri National Park - 41 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Chester City Walls - 43 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Chester Zoo - 49 min drive - 44.0 km

Getting around

  • Gwersyllt Station - 19 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mold Alehouse / Tafarndy'r Wyddgrug - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Gold Cape (Wetherspoon) - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Castle Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ty'r Felin - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪We Three Loggerheads - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic Cottage in a Peaceful Rural Location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Fantastic Cottage in a Peaceful Rural Location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Cottage in a Peaceful Rural Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic Cottage in a Peaceful Rural Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic Cottage in a Peaceful Rural Location located?

This family-friendly Mold cottage is located in the mountains, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Clwydian Range And Dee Valley, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Loggerheads Country Park and Moel Famau Country Park. Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Coed Llandegla Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely clean cottage, had everything we needed. Hosts were very friendly and informative about local walks and places of interest. Nice area to sit outside in the sunshine. Lovely relaxing bank holiday weekend, thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2026
Hi Caroline. Thanks for your positive review and leaving the cottage nice and clean. Hope to see you again soon Cheers Frank & Lynn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noor U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. The place was cosy, and exactly as described. It’ We felt comfortable from the moment we arrived.Frank ( The Host) was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even nicer. Communication was smooth and helpful throughout our stay.We truly enjoyed our time there and would happily return. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage for our Christmas away from home

Thanks for accepting our last minute booking to allow us to spend Christmas together while visiting my poorly father in the area. The cottage is in a lovely location and was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Kenneth T.

Nice little place in northern Wales

Everything was in order and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Hi Ken. Thanks for your kind words both here and in our journal. I'm sure you enjoyed your Welsh stay and I hope you have a safe journey home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

clean, tidy, great location, comfy beds, lovely linen, soft towels, numerous facilities, warm welcome, helpful hosts, ample parking, dog-friendly - just everything!!! Oh, and the TV and heating worked :-) We want to come back- loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage

Nice simple cottage, a short walk from a lovely village (which has a small community-run shop and a community-run pub). Lovely scenery, and larger towns (Mold, etc) easily accessible by car.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Hi Steve. Thanks for your review.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

A lovely home from home

A delightful cottage on the outskirts of a lovely village. We were made to feel welcome as soon as we arrived and the essential provisions (milk etc) were very thoughtful. We chose the cottage because of the amenities listed and we were not disappointed at all - it more than lived up to our expectations. Everything was clean and well maintained. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the cottage to other holiday makers.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Hi Sue Thanks for your comments, pity our 2 children weren't around as I'm sure they would have loved to have come and played with yours. Maybe next time?
Archival

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Brilliant !

Stunning cottage in perfect surroundings ! This has everything you need for a stay in the country, beautifully kept and maintained its the best accomodation we have had in this country ! Ideally situated for days out or just perfect to chill in your own garden and enjoy the peace and quiet. Frank, Lynn and the children really are the perfecy hosts and couldn't have been anymore helpful and informative...we will definatley be returning soon !! Cheers John, Lisa and Mia x
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Hi John Thanks for your kind words, our Nia was impressed by your Mia's neat handwriting when you left a message in our guestbook! Hope to see you again Frank, Lynn, Nia and Olly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal holiday cottage.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Ty Gylfinir which offers spacious, well-appointed, comfortable accommodation. It has a peaceful, rural location yet is within easy reach by car of shopping and other facilities in nearby towns, while the village with its community shop and pub is within walking distance. The helpful, friendly owners live just across the road and readily give assistance or advice if required. It was a real bonus to find on arrival a supply of basics (e.g. tea, coffee, bread, milk, etc) in the kitchen plus a lovely vase of flowers - all much appreciated after a long journey. Ty Gylfinir is a great base for touring all parts of North Wales with its wide variety of places to visit and range of activities on offer. In the dresser drawers in the dining area Frank and Lynn have provided plenty of informative leaflets and booklets on the area. There is so much to see and do - we definitely hope to return and highly recommend this excellent property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Hi Arlene, phew, that's a great review. Thanks for all the positive notes and look forward to seeing you again
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Geoff W.

Kids loved it - I need say no more (but I will!)

What a lovely weekend. From the moment we arrived at Frank and Lynn's cottage we felt very welcome, and the fully equipped clean and modern accommodation meant an enjoyable, albeit short stay, in a beautiful location. We arrived late on the Friday night and access to the property was a breeze (although we did drive straight past it first time around!). Once inside there was that instant feel of 'yes, this is nice - we'll be happy here for our little visit'. There was plenty of space, indoors and out, for the four of us (myself and three children), and it all just felt very safe. The location of the cottage meant that we were able to enjoy the glorious sunshine from the moment we woke up until late into the evening, and we took advantage of the numerous games that the kids found in the cupboards (mainly boule!). I would instantly recommend this accommodation to anybody looking in the area, with or without a family. Thank you for having us Frank & family (including Angus the dog!)
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks for a great and comprehensive review. Angus says he's always here to entertain the kids as long as they've got something to throw for him!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxation station.

Perfect hosts, perfect accommodation. We stayed at Lynn and Franks holiday home for a little over a week. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute. I am normally quite critical regarding where we stay, but couldn't find any fault. Nice big kitchen / diner. Comfy sofas, comfy bed. What else do you need? There is a pub 10 mins walk up the road with a small shop as well.. Lovely Sunday roast in the Raven. There is a small garden at the property with table and chairs with a parasol just in case the sun comes out! We have already asked about a return visit. As we never go back to the same place twice, I think that says it then. Thanks to our hosts for an enjoyable stay. Oh, then there is Angus, their dog which will fetch sticks for as long as you have the strength.to chuck 'em. :)
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic rural cottage in North Wales

I stayed in this wonderful cottage that can sleep 5 people for a week's holiday with my Husband and 2 children. Frank and Lynn are fantastic hosts, extremely welcoming and more than happy to share advice about the area and good places to visit. This was my first visit to North Wales and I loved every minute. The cottage was perfect, cosy, inviting, and exceeded our expectations. The welcome basket was a lovely touch as well, we enjoyed trying the Welsh cakes. The location of the cottage was ideal to explore the wonderful scenery and locations North Wales has to offer. Angus ( the owners dog) was an added bonus and my son had great fun throwing sticks for him. All in all a fantastic cottage and a great holiday with lots of fun memories made. We would definitely stay again as there were lots of places we didn't get the chance to visit. Emma, Dave, Amelia and Oliver
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 decent nights !

Excellent experience and cosy cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Spot

Beautiful setting, quiet, peaceful and perfect for the dog as lots of walks. Village pub and siop lovely. Weather made the stay doubly enjoyable. Beds were a bit hard and the shower curtain could do with upgrading but otherwise a most enjoyable stay in a stunning part of North Wales.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Cottage well equipped

The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped. Lovely area and nice village with everyone so friendly. Owner there is you want them and friendly and full of good advice on where to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice weekend

very clean nice and quiet very helpful owners
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay for work

Great, peaceful location in a very friendly village. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2020
Hi Amy Thanks for your positive review. Hopefully we'll see you again soon Cheers Frank
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August 8th 2020 1 week

In an area of AONB located in a quiet village.This property owned by Richard & Lynn is a real home from home .Everything you could want is there.Communication throughout was excellent.Thank you both for what was our first visit to Wales.Would have no hesitation in recommending this property and its location,and returning to the area.Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2020
Hi Mark, Thanks for a great review and so glad that you enjoyed your stay, we hope to see you again in the future. Cheers Frank (not Richard) and Lynn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Cottage

Frank and Lynn’s cottage was perfect for what we needed. We arrived quite late in the evening and on arrival the place was spotless and inviting. After a day of hiking this is an ideal place to relax and unwind. All amenities exceeded our expectations. We’ll hope to be back soon. Thank you! X
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2020
Hi Diana. Thanks for the review. Next time you come you’ll need to chill out a bit more! All the best Frank & Lynn.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cottage in lovely location

Comfortable cottage in a picturesque and peaceful location. Lovely walks all around. Cottage owner very welcoming and helpful. Nice village close by with convenient community shop and a great community pub. Would happily recommend this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Hi Karen, Happy New Year! We didn't get a chance to see you at the pub ( you where walking back as we came up the road in the car!) Thanks for a great review and hope to see you sometime again in the future. Frank & Co.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fresh, clean country air

Spacious accommodation, some low beams particularly at the stairwell, but one of our party was 6'6" I believe! Otherwise no problems. Public footpaths nearby for dog walking. We really enjoyed our stay over Christmas, with a tree thoughtfully provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage in a peaceful location

A lovely location in walking distance of the village shop and pub. Not too far from the coast for a walk on the beach. Overall a nice cosy cottage however there were a few reasons we could not rate it 5 ☆. The main reason being the double bed is very uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Hi Dawn. I'm sorry you found the bed to be so... I can only say that beds are a subjective topic!!. This was a new mattress just over 6 months ago and if you check our bookings we've only had a couple since then. Thanks for your feedback
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Lovely cottage in a stunning area of Wales

A lovely cottage in a great location. The cottage had everything you need for a break away from the rat race! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank You!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerlinde P.

As it says....Beautiful cottage in a stunning area

An excellent place to stay for a few days for our walking holiday. Nearby pub THe Raven excellent beer and food. Unfortunately we forgot our maps but Frank came to the rescue!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
No problem. If we can help you out we certainly will.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracy m.

Our fabulous stay at Ty Gylfinir

Just home from a fabulous stay in this lovely cottage. The cottage is everything you hope for and more, it is so comfortable & cosy and the surrounding area is simply stunning, the views are beautiful. We felt very welcome & comfortable as soon as we arrived and really didn’t want to leave !
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Hi Tracy. Thanks for this great review.

About the host

Hosted by Frank & Lynn Hill

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We have lived in Llanarmon Yn Ial for nearly 30 years now. We are adrenaline junkies and are quite often out kite surfing, kayaking, paragliding or climbing. Any advice wanted just ask.

Why they chose this property

Ty Gylfinir (Curlew Cottage), the cottage you will be staying in, used to be an old joiners shop making wheels and wooden gears for the surrounding mills and lead mines that proliferated the area.
We have travelled extensively and stayed in various degrees of accommodation so when we converted the building we put into it all the things that we thought a client may like and used our own experience to get it 'just right'.
Our own cottage is just over the road from Ty Gylfinir so if there are any problems we are on hand to help. We moved to the area as it is very central to all amenities but still with a very rural environment.

What makes this property unique

Whilst staying at Ty Gylfinir you can enjoy the rural area and still be less that 20 minutes from the cultural and bustling cities of Chester and Wrexham.
Llangollen with its annual International Eisteddfordd is but a 15 minute drive away.
10 minutes walk takes you to our local pub The Raven which serves excellent real ales along with the best fish and chips anywhere, (they also serve a full menu)
There is ample parking for two cars at Ty Gylfinir
The garden is fully enclosed so you can allow your children to play, however there is also a larger area for the older ones with ample room to kick a football around or just wander and chill out.

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