Guests say
Sandy Shell Cottage in Conwy is highly praised for its superb location within the town walls, offering a unique and historic ambience. Guests appreciate the cleanliness, cosy comfort, and the thoughtful touches like a welcome pack. While some find the space small and parking challenging, the charm of the cottage and its proximity to local attractions make it a favoured choice for a holiday stay.
Most guests report the cottage as very clean, with a few noting areas for improvement such as dust and kitchen cleanliness. The high standard of cleanliness contributes positively to the overall experience.
The location is consistently lauded for being excellent, within the walls of Conwy, offering easy access to local attractions and amenities. The unique experience of staying within a world heritage site is a highlight for many.
The cottage is generally found to be cosy and comfortable, especially the bed. However, some guests mention the sofa and space as being on the smaller side, which affects the comfort level for some visitors.
Facilities are well-regarded, with everything in working order and the cottage being well-equipped. Some maintenance issues like a non-opening bedroom window and a broken toilet seat were noted, suggesting room for improvement.
Guests frequently mention the welcome pack and other considerate touches, which are greatly appreciated. It's important to note that such gestures, while common, may vary and are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
A bright and fresh mid-terraced cottage just off the centre of Conwy in North Wales. The calm and cosy interior along with the incredible location make Sandy Shell Cottage perfect for a romantic couples break in the sensational North Wales. Walk just out of the heart of the bustling Conwy and find Sandy Shell Cottage, be immediately welcomed into the bright, crisp living diner decorated in refreshing white and other neutral, calming colours. The ground floor is complete with a modern, stylish black and white kitchen. There are a number of nautical features throughout this property emulating the seaside location that it sits. The upstairs faces you with a relaxing bathroom and a super king-size bed in a cosy, warming room dressed in neutral colours. Conwy is a beautiful Welsh seaside town set with everything you need to do and more, there is a popular castle and the town hosts a number of different festivals and fairs. Conwy offers a fantastic range of shops, pubs and restaurants all within a close proximity. There is so much to do and see around North Wales, with Snowdonia National Park within driving distance, that is a must visit whilst in this part of the country. The popular places of Llandudno and Betwys-y-Coed also sit within easy driving distance as places that offer so much. A charming cottage in a fantastic location.
Conwy is without doubt world famous for its historical and architectural heritage, but at the heart of the town lies a hub of bustling activity. Alongside its festivals and fairs, musical recitals, galleries and historical attractions, there is an array of shops, restaurants and hotels. Built for King Edward I between 1283 and 1287, Master James of St George's design, Conwy Castle remains one of the most outstanding achievements of medieval architecture. The distinctive, elongated shape, with its two barbicans, eight massive towers and a great bow-shaped hall was perhaps determined by the narrow rocky outcrop on which the castle stands. The town is proud of its historic traditions and celebrates its past by retaining many of these in its annual festivals, events and fairs, including the Honey fair, Seed fair and Gwledd Conwy Feast in October, along with other musical events throughout the year. Conwy is the perfect base for exploring the dramatic Snowdonia National Park, walking unspoilt sandy beaches, or taking in the wonderful scenery on your doorstep. Also within reach are the Llechwedd Slate Caverns, which has the longest zip wire in Europe, and Surf Snowdonia is just 6 miles away.
Accommodation
One super king-size bedroom (zip/link, can be twin on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge.
Smart TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking available.
One well-behaved pet allowed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Welsh Mountain Zoo
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- Great Orme Country Park
- Penrhyn Castle
Reviews (55)
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Stephanie
This garden does not belong to the property but is owned by the next door neighbour. The parking is not considered suitable for anything other than a small family saloon car due to the width of the road and numerous refuse bins that are stored at the front of the property.
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Craig
Unfortunately these positives were counteracted by a number of negatives. The main one being that on the pictures of the cottage there is a picture of a small garden, when you arrive at the cottage there is a notice informing you that this garden doesn't belong to the cottage. This is very misleading, especially for a cottage that is listed as pet friendly and this picture should be removed from the advert. I would perhaps expect a prerequisite of being listed as pet friendly, would be somewhere for your dog to go outside, but there was nowhere to the front or rear of the property. We also found a dog toy from a previous tenant under the Tv cabinet, I would expect a higher level of cleanliness. In the bathroom the window frame was filthy. The window in the kitchen wouldn't open and because the cottage is small, even making toast set the smoke alarm off. I will appreciate these might sound like we had an unpleasant stay, this wasn't the case at all but I feel they are legitimate points, that if addressed would enhance the cottage and for future holidaymakers.
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Ruth
Picture of garden very misleading as it doesn't belong to sandy shell cottage.The picture should be removed ASAP.I saw the picture of the garden when booking as I have a dog and this was one of the reasons l booked it. Kitchen items very sparse. No bottle opener we bought one! I also had to unblock bath trap which was full of hair and backing up. Roses were lovely touch as my favourite flower. Bed was very comfy.