Guests say
Alpine Lodge is praised for its stunning views and peaceful location, ideal for exploring North Wales. Guests appreciate the cleanliness, comfortable beds, and the warm welcome from hosts. While some find the lodge and its amenities in need of updates and maintenance, the overall experience is one of relaxation and enjoyment of the natural surroundings.
Most guests found the lodge to be clean upon arrival, with several positive remarks about its cleanliness. However, a few reports of dog mess and a dirty barbecue slightly lower the score.
The location is highly praised for its superb views and proximity to local attractions, beaches, and Snowdonia. It serves as a great base for exploring North Wales, contributing to a high score.
Guests generally find the lodge comfortable, with comfy beds and a cosy atmosphere. Some concerns about low sofas and a small shower detract from the comfort for certain guests.
While the kitchen is well-appointed and the lodge is tidy, there are multiple mentions of maintenance issues such as a lack of freezer, problems with the shower, and worn-out decking. These factors necessitate a moderate score.
There is insufficient information regarding the provision of gifts or additional thoughtful touches for guests, as only one mention of a welcome hamper was made. Therefore, it cannot be confirmed if such gestures are a consistent practice, and the score is set to null.
About this property
A fantastic detached single-storey lodge just a few miles from the coastline at Abergele and Colwyn Bay. Quality open-plan accommodation, ideal for a romantic break all year round. Note: This cottage is next to Refs. 17630 and 24454, together they sleep 12.
Beautifully positioned between the remarkable Vale of Clwyd and the outstanding Conwy Valley, the tranquil village of Rhyd-y-Foel is just one mile from amazing sandy beaches that link the well-known coastal resorts of Abergele and Colwyn Bay. With wide, expansive beaches, the area is renowned for offering safe bathing waters and exceptional water-sports facilities. There is also a great number of walking trails, including the Offa's Dyke pathway and the Clwydian Hill Range. Bodelwyddan, Rhuddlan and Conwy castles are all within easy distance and are worth visiting, as is the Victorian town of Llandudno for its quality shops, restaurants, fantastic dry ski slope and exciting cable car rides. With so much to see and do in the local area, visitors to Rhyd-y-Foel will be spoiled for choice.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with fitted wardrobes, 1 x twin.
Shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with flame-effect gas fire.
LPG central heating with electric fire in sitting area.
Double gas oven, gas hob, microwave with oven and grill, fridge, Sky TV with basic entertainment package, Superfast fibre broadband WiFi.
All fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Lawned garden and raised front decked veranda with garden furniture and BBQ.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.5 miles.Property accepts 2 well behaved dogs.
Please note: This property only accepts Saturday changeovers.
Please note the fridge does not have an ice box.
Nearby points of interest
- Welsh Mountain Zoo
- Great Orme Country Park
- Gronant Dunes Beach
- The Roman Bath House
Reviews (30)
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Amanda
Dirty, run down in disrepair and smelly and needs some tlc and money spent on it to bring it back up to a decent standard. Would not recommend. Made some comments in the visitors book which I hope the owner takes notice of
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Alison
The milk and biscuits provided on arrival were a welcome surprise! This clean, warm, cosy accommodation is surrounded by beautiful countryside, yet only a short drive or walk to the beach. There are plenty of places to visit locally, including venues of historical interest. The local towns offer many take-aways, cafes and restaurants to choose from, although the kitchen is well-equipped, incuding a full-sized cooker, hob and microwave. Seeking a quiet, relaxing break, we appreciated the Sky TV package included in the cost of the holiday. The lodge provided plenty of room for us and the tranquility that we had sought. We will definitely be returning!
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Robert Edwin
In need of a lot of basic maintenance ie no recent gas and fire extinguisher maintenance certificate, leaking roof making 1 cupboard unusable as there was such a fausty smell. There was a bowl on top of the cupboard to catch the water which hadn't been emptied for some while and was filthy!! The electric fire cable had to be run on top of the fire in order to be plugged in, huge safety hazzard. The decking outside was rotten in places and the general tidiness outside was poor. We have stayed in Sykes lodges before and they have been far far nicer. Generally disappointing.