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Trainspotting need not be a fantasy.
Holiday home in Corwen with kitchen and fireplace
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9.6 out of 10
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1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 2
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Glyndyfrdwy, near Llangollen
- Place, Llangollen Scenic Railway9 min drive
- Place, Llangollen Canal Trail10 min drive
- Place, Llangollen Bridge10 min drive
- Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Trainspotting need not be a fantasy.
Trainspotting need not be a fantasy. Here at Porter’s Lodge you literally can sit by the tracks and relax.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: 2 x Zip and Link Single Beds (Super Kingsize On Request), Double (4ft 6in) Bed. Initial logs for wood burner included. Electric heaters included. Sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car.. A true gem for rail enthusiasts, this Victorian railway station consists of the Station House (ref HW7742) (the former station master’s house), and Porter’s Lodge (ref HW7806), in a peaceful village setting. They sit right alongside the Llangollen Heritage Steam Railway, which winds its way through the delightful scenery of the Dee Valley between Llangollen and Corwen. Station House enjoys a pretty cottage garden, and is decorated with a Christmas theme during the festive season. Porter’s Lodge has a seating area adjacent to the delightfully restored station platform, where you can sit with a glass of wine and watch the trains go by. This is a perfect location to explore the surrounding area, with great walking, bird watching and myriad outdoor activities nearby. Llangollen, home to the International Musical Eisteddfod, has lovely walks along the canal and over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Erddig and Chirk Castle (NT) are close by and Snowdonia National Park is within easy reach. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 0. 5 miles.. Both properties: Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. No smoking.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: 2 x Zip and Link Single Beds (Super Kingsize On Request), Double (4ft 6in) Bed. Initial logs for wood burner included. Electric heaters included. Sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car.. A true gem for rail enthusiasts, this Victorian railway station consists of the Station House (ref HW7742) (the former station master’s house), and Porter’s Lodge (ref HW7806), in a peaceful village setting. They sit right alongside the Llangollen Heritage Steam Railway, which winds its way through the delightful scenery of the Dee Valley between Llangollen and Corwen. Station House enjoys a pretty cottage garden, and is decorated with a Christmas theme during the festive season. Porter’s Lodge has a seating area adjacent to the delightfully restored station platform, where you can sit with a glass of wine and watch the trains go by. This is a perfect location to explore the surrounding area, with great walking, bird watching and myriad outdoor activities nearby. Llangollen, home to the International Musical Eisteddfod, has lovely walks along the canal and over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Erddig and Chirk Castle (NT) are close by and Snowdonia National Park is within easy reach. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 0. 5 miles.. Both properties: Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. No smoking.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Corwen
Corwen is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Clwydian Range And Dee Valley, while Llangollen Motor Museum and Llangollen Museum are cultural highlights. Llangollen Scenic Railway and Caerau Uchaf Gardens are also worth visiting.

Glyndyfrdwy, near Llangollen
What's nearby
- Horseshoe Falls - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
- Llangollen Scenic Railway - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
- Llangollen Canal Trail - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
- Llangollen Bridge - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
- Plas Newydd - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Corn Mill - 9 min drive
- Abul's Spice - 7 min drive
- The Sun Trevor - 12 min drive
- Chatwins Bakery & Coffee Shop - 9 min drive
- Dee Side Caffe Bistro - 9 min drive
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