Guests say
Drovers Barn in North Wales & Snowdonia is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its stunning location, beautiful views, and spacious, well-equipped accommodation. Guests have enjoyed the hot tub and the property's suitability for large groups. The country setting and the barn's character add to the charm of the stay. While some guests have suggested minor improvements and maintenance, the overall experience is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Cleanliness is generally good, with several reviews noting the property as spotless and well-presented. However, there are comments about dirty glasses, cobwebs, and stained linen, suggesting room for improvement in thoroughness and attention to detail.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views, quietness, and suitability for walkers, contributing to a peaceful and enjoyable stay. The remote setting is appreciated, although the access via a single track road has been noted as challenging by some.
The property is generally considered comfortable, with well-equipped bedrooms and a warm atmosphere due to underfloor heating. However, some guests found the lounge furniture uncomfortable and the wood-fired hot tub challenging to manage, which detracted from the overall comfort.
Facilities are well-regarded, with a well-stocked kitchen, ample space, and a hot tub being highlights. Maintenance issues such as broken furniture and the need for more towel racks have been mentioned, indicating some areas for improvement.
While guests have appreciated the amenities provided, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Corwen 6 miles. Enjoying a beautiful position in the North Wales countryside is this wonderful barn conversion, Drovers Barn. Reached via a private track and electric gates, Drovers Barn is a secluded getaway for eleven guests seeking a relaxing, luxury base to enjoy with loved ones. Enter into the stylish kitchen on arrival and be immediately impressed by the wonderful offering of appliances in this culinary haven, with two electric ovens, two fridges, a wine cooler, and many more at your fingertips, you can look forward to evenings spent around the breakfast bar with a glass of wine while food simmers on the hob. Delight in coming together around the dining table in the next room for family meals, with a TV in the corner perfect for catching up on the news with breakfast. A handy cloakroom can be accessed from the kitchen, whilst heading back through the kitchen and up four steps brings you into the heart of the home; the spacious sitting room features a beautiful wood burning stove in the corner, placed perfectly before the large corner sofa where you can wind down as you watch the Smart TV. In the summer months, grab a cold beverage from the drinks cooler in here and bring the outside in by opening up the stunning bi-fold doors that lead onto the patio, where a long outdoor dining table and chairs and fire pit makes the perfect spot for alfresco meals, with outdoor automatic lighting and a luxurious hot tub to relax in beneath the stars. Of the five beautiful bedrooms which are all complete with a TV in each, two are accessed via the staircase by the dining room; discover a lovely twin bedroom and a king size bedroom with an en-suite shower room. From the sitting room, take one step up and find another king size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, whilst continuing along the hall and up a further six steps brings you to the immaculate wet room where you can feel refreshed with a morning rinse before beginning your day. Completing the layout are the two final bedrooms reached via a few more steps, comprising a king size room with an en-suite shower room and a triple bunk room. When you can tear yourself away from this fabulous property, take a trip over to the charming market town of Corwen, set around the flowing River Dee and the meeting point of five river valleys, it's a lovely location enhanced by the many local amenities at hand, including butchers, bakers and greengrocers. Delight in an afternoon treat at one of the cafés or pubs after a morning of walking in the surrounding area, with Corwen resting within the Clwydian Range and the Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it has many scenic areas to explore. Embark on a journey back in time on a vintage steam train from Corwen to Llangollen on the Llangollen Heritage Steam Railway, taking you through picturesque countryside before arriving in the pretty town. While you're in Llangollen, visit Plas Newydd Historic House & Gardens, Llangollen Museum or head out on another trip with The Horse Drawn Boat Centre taking you to Britain's largest aqueduct, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Avid adventurers should venture over towards the Snowdonia National Park to Lake Bala where exciting watersports await you, as well as plenty of walking and cycling opportunities through breath-taking landscapes. Make memories to last forever in North Wales at Drovers Barn. Note: This property can be booked with refs. 1163165 1097335 1053191 1053186 and 1053182, together sleeping up to 35 guests.
The market town of Corwen lies amidst the Clwydian Range in Wales settled around the River Dee. Offering local amenities including bakeries, butchers, greengrocers and a variety of eateries from cafés to restaurants to traditional pubs, Corwen has all you could want during a self-catered stay. Visitors to this delightful town can enjoy trips to Llangollen via the heritage steam train, walks through the heather-clad countryside up to Caer Drewyn, an Iron Age hill fort, or days at Bala Lake.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 3 x king size with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with TV, 1 x triple bunk room with TV.
Wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with wood burning stove
Underfloor central heating throughout with pressurised hot water system and wood burning stove.
2 x electric ovens, electric hob, microwave, 2 x fridges, freezer, wine cooler, drinks cooler, Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee machine, washing machine, dishwasher, 6 x TVs, Bluetooth speakers, Smart TV, WiFi, selection of games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Additional £56 charge for hot tub logs.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stair gate available, cot linen and additional mattress not provided.
Hairdryer in each bedroom.
Off-road private parking for.
Enclosed garden with lawn, wood fired hot tub, fire pit, patio and seating with outdoor lighting.
Charcoal BBQ.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (pets not allowed on furniture).
Dog wash outside.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 6 miles, pub 2.5 miles.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
Note: This property has a private water supply.
Note: The temperature in each room in the house can be controlled individually via a thermostat.
Hot tub may not be at operating temp for arrival but all effort will be made to do so.
Nearby points of interest
Reviews (47)
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Allan
Weâve had a lovely stay in a lovely part of Wales. The barn is lovely, previous negative reviews about a lack of glasses or crockery have obviously been addressed and there is plenty of everything. The outdoor facilities are excellent, there is a walk through the woods, electric gates, a full recycling area, and lots that really makes this barn and the stay special. The draw back for me, is it feels very much like business, with no home touches to make you feel at home. Weâve gone away twice a year as a family for about 10 years, and this is the first time thereâs been nothing in the house when you get in, no pint of milk in the fridge, no salt or pepper at all, no welcome pack, limited information pack (we didnât know where the bins were till we were leaving and had all our recycling stacked up on a worktop), absolutely no check out instructions leaving us unsure what was expected of us on the last day. These little things would genuinely make it a 10/10 stay, as the facilities and the barn are lovely. The cleanliness was adequate, the barn felt very clean and tidy when we arrived, however some of the linen and towels were stained, a lot of the glasses were dirty (may have been the fault of the previous tenant) and the outdoor lights werenât working, although this was fixed on our final evening. All in all, weâve had a great week, and I would love to come back again. We would just have a much better stay with a little more information and a couple of basic home comforts on hand.
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Stephen
Nice enclosed garden for the dogs and children. Overall the property was clean. What wasnât clean were the bed sheets, they might have been washed but one single bed sheet had a very large stain on it, one of the queen bed duvets had marks on at the top. My daughter had to remake her queen bed as the bottom sheet only went up to below the pillows. The mattress cover was dirty and covered in hairs, she didnât tell me this till the day before we left or I would have brought it to the attention of the owners. I didnât want to look at any other mattress covers. Put me off the property Didnât like the wood fired hot tub. Only used it a couple of times, which was a shame as the grandkids love a hot tub, my husband had to keep the fire going for up to two hours for us to use it. I wouldnât stay at another property with this kind of hot tub. Also there was no welcome basket, first property we have ever stayed at without one. Always thinks itâs a nice gesture from the owner to welcome you and hope that you like the stay at their property.
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Gill
Everybody loved the Barn and its beautiful surroundings . All bedrooms were perfect and the bathrooms beautiful with great showers . A truly well kept holiday cottage with under floor heating and the added bonus of a hot tub . We hope return .