Snaptrip says
Guests have had a pleasant experience at Heather, praising the stunning views, friendly owners, and the unique charm of staying above a country pub. The property's location is ideal for exploring North Wales, with many noting the convenience for day trips. The accommodation is described as clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, contributing to a relaxing and memorable stay.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The majority of guests found the apartment to be clean and well-maintained, with only a few minor comments about specific areas needing attention, such as the sealant around the bath and a full vacuum cleaner bag.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful views and proximity to local attractions, making it an excellent base for exploring North Wales, Snowdonia, and nearby towns.
Guests generally found the apartment comfortable, with some noting the cosiness and quietness. However, there were comments about the access to the bathroom through the master bedroom and the need for better mattresses.
The apartment is considered well-equipped by most, but some guests mentioned a lack of oven dishes and the need for updates in crockery and bedding. The pub's atmosphere is appreciated, though the availability of food was inconsistent.
While guests have expressed gratitude for the hospitality and the welcoming nature of the owners, there are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
Heather is splendid first-floor apartment, placed above the highly rated Three Pigeons Inn pub & restaurant in the peaceful village of Graigfechan.
The inviting apartment is suited to a family or small group wanting to enjoy the many splendours of Denbighshire, while also being within easy reach of the coast, the amazing medieval city of Chester and the Cheshire Oaks retail outlet.
Sloping ceilings and skylights throughout the property allow in lots of light, there is also a large shared balcony where you can sit out and enjoy the lovely rural views in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The open-plan living room boasts a spacious and well-equipped kitchen, ideal for preparing meals that can be enjoyed at the dining table, after which, the TV will offer the ideal day's end entertainment, with a cosy movie night curled up on the sofa together.
When it's time to catch up on rest, the master bedroom is a welcoming space to relax, as well as an en-suite with bath, shower over and hand-held attachment. The remaining bedrooms - a double and single - are accessed through the master bedroom and all three boast skylights.
With the picturesque North Wales on your doorstep, Heather is a lovely place to stay for those wanting to explore the area, our village even has it’s very own nature reserve right across the road!
Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1052857, it can sleep up to 10 people.
Graigfechan is a village in North Wales, three miles from Ruthin, north of Llangollen. The village has a pub serving food, and is the start of the Offa's Dyke Walk 5. Ruthin has history along with shops and half-timbered buildings. The countryside is on the doorstep, whilst lovely Llangollen, the River Dee, Lake Brenig, Moel Famau, Loggerheads Country Park and Clocaenog Forest are all nearby. Further afield is the Snowdonia National Park, Shrewsbury and the city of Chester.
Accommodation
First floor apartment.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite with bath, shower over, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x double and 1 x single.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Central heating with auxiliary electric heaters.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV with Freeview, WiFi and selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Fold away travel cot.
Highchair available on request.
Ample off road parking in large pub carpark.
Shared balcony with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 2.7 miles, pub and restaurant below proeprty.
Note: Some low ceilings in property.
Note: The only bathroom in the property is the en-suite.
Note: Property accessed via an external staircase and children to be supervised when on the balcony.
Note: Double and single bedrooms are accessed through the master bedroom.
Note: Please check opening times and make a booking for Three Pigeons Inn ahead of your stay.
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Reviews (22)
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Michael
But as you climb the stairs you notice that the balcony is not as shown in the advertising photographs. âWork in Progressâ I was told. On entering the apartment it was spotless although some of the furniture was a little âtiredâ. The high standard of cleanliness is carried through to the bedroomâs and bathroom facilities. Heating is provided by a central heating system that only serves to heat the flat when the pub is open, so when closed there is additional heating in the form of two small convector heaters. Opening times are evenings Friday to Monday, so Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday you have to rely on the two small electric convector heaters. This is where our problems began! Each of the convector heaters are connected via a âSmartâ switch which cannot be bypassed other than by contacting the owner. We arrived on Thursday 25th April 2024. The flat was warm but Nik, the owner who showed us around, failed to mention they are limited to TWO HOURS in the lounge and about One Hour in the main bedroom. There is another heater in the second double bedroom but this is connected via an extension cable that goes behind a locked door. This never worked during our stay. He also failed to mention there is a button on the Smart Plug you could press which would switch the heaters back on, for the time pre-programmed. Unfortunately for us on the evening of our arrival a severe frost happened overnight. As the early hours approached we were driven to put our clothes back on as the temperature was so low in the apartment with no way of keeping the heating switched on! We didnât know about resetting the Smart Plugs every hour for one and every two hours for the other so no sleep was possible! However, if we had have known we could switch them on we would have had to get out of bed every hour or two to do it! Therefore, no sleep would have been possible in either circumstance. At six am I thought it a reasonable time to call Nik to address the problem. The temperature in the flat was at Thirteen Degrees! I was literally shivering. I must say he popped by around eight am, rang his ELECTRICIAN WHO CONTROLLED the Smart Plugs, and asked him to reprogramme them for 24/7 output. Due to the heaters being of a Convector style it did take till Friday afternoon before the flat was a comfortable temperature. Added to this the restaurant was closed due to âStaffing Issuesâ. It was evident that having taken over the ownership and running of the facilities three years ago, not at the best of times Iâd say, he is trying to run it on a limited budget. In his favour he is approachable. He did his best to ensure all other facilities were good but I did have to remind him that if paying guests are being asked for £100 a night then he should ensure proper heating be available in the early part of the holiday season. Did it matter about the restaurant being closed? Not really as that was a bonus and Ruthin is only three miles up the road. There are places to eat there. I really do think that it should be mentioned in the âfacilities descriptionâ that the restaurant is closed as people may turn up without food expecting to have a good and cosy meal. Not a break to remember but one that turned out okay in the end. Would I use Sykes again? Maybe. However it is obvious that Sykes take the properties on âFace Valueâ with no physical check. I also feel Sykes should look at the nonsense that forms their Terms and Conditions, as they go to great lengths to explain the Rental Contract is between you the Renter and The Owner. Sykes take a Third Party Stance. Donât be fooled! Sykes take your money so they can be held responsible for situations as we experienced.
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Carl
And our stay was excellent, this amazing 17th century building was comfortable and quirky which we loved. It had everything we needed, comfy beds and everything was super clean. The owners couldn't do enough for you and had an amazing sense of humour which made us feel extremely welcome. We had a family meal which was excellent the whole family enjoyed it and even the kids the next day kept saying how good it was. Would definitely return if we're ever in the area.
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Panayiota
Will definitely be going again!