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Rated the nicest town in Wales 2023, the historical Ruthin has lots to offer during your stay
Bring your walking boots to climb Moel Famau
Wander around Denbigh Castle
Spend a day at Bala Lake
The beautiful beaches of North Wales are close by (Prestatyn)
Visit the breathtaking Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
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26 / 31  Rated the nicest town in Wales 2023, the historical Ruthin has lots to offer during your stay
27 / 31  Bring your walking boots to climb Moel Famau
28 / 31  Wander around Denbigh Castle
29 / 31  Spend a day at Bala Lake
30 / 31  The beautiful beaches of North Wales are close by (Prestatyn)
31 / 31  Visit the breathtaking Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)

Brynhyfryd Retreat

Ruthin (1.5mls NW), North Wales
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Romantic retreat with hot tub in idyllic location with panoramic countryside views
  • Pop to historic Ruthin with independent shops, eateries, castle, museum or street market, food events and Theatre Clwyd in Mold
  • Visit Basingwerk Cistercian Abbey, Bodelwyddan Castle and Park, Chester Zoo and North Wales coastline
Property code: 83640

Idyllic spot with far-reaching views of the sea and hills, just over a mile from historic Ruthin boasting independent shops, eateries, castles and museums. Pop to the market town of Mold, with its street market, annual food and drink festival and Theatre Clywd, or the town of Denbigh, steeped in history with a range of independent shops and eateries. There’s great walking nearby, direct from the front door without the need for a car or head to Coed Y Felin nature reserve, or climb nearby Moel Famau, the highest hill in the Clwydian Range or further afield is Snowdonia with its mountain railway. Northeast is the beautiful walled city of Chester with its medieval walls, specialist shops, tempting restaurants and world-famous Zoo. The beautiful Wales coastline is within easy reach, 18 miles north, with its sandy beaches and seaside activities. Why not head to the picturesque town of LLangollen with the river running through, along with plenty of shops and pubs to keep you entertained.

A stylish detached property is full of all the thoughtful little extras for your stay. Walk into the utility with space for your outdoor attire alongside the washing machine and tumble dryer. Continue through to the spacious kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, wine cooler, coffee machine and fridge/freezer. It is a lovely room to rustle up a meal purchased whilst on your local travels with all the equipment you need. Walk through to the lounge/diner with the dining table perfectly positioned to enjoy a meal together overlooking the garden with lovely countryside views as far as the sea from the dramatic feature window, why not open up the doors and let the outside in. After dinner relax on the sofas, sit back and unwind, watch your favourites on the Smart TV and enjoy the comfort of the wood burner after a full day out. Exploring this delightful property further, upstairs you will find the spacious bedroom with a king-size bed, TV and en-suite shower room with WC, which has been designed for a good nights sleep with lovely linen and superb views to wake up to.

Heading outside to the enclosed garden and open views. Hot tub on the private patio, perfect for alfresco dining with table, chairs and charcoal and gas BBQ, sit back and relax in this pretty garden and embrace the views. There is ample private parking for two cars and space for bicycles, canoes and paddleboards. Please note that the owners live onsite but privacy is ensured.

  • 1 bedroom - king-size
  • 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, wine cooler, coffee machine, fridge and freezer
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in lounge and TV in the bedroom
  • Enclosed garden with patio area, charcoal and gas BBQ and seating
  • Hot tub (slippers and dressing gowns provided)
  • Storage for bikes, paddleboards and canoes
  • Beach 19 miles, shop and pub within walking distance
  • Fishing available at Llyn Brenig and Alwen Reservoir, 13 miles
  • With regret, this property does not accept children
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Hayley Hammersley

This property is personally managed by Hayley.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 35 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Kerri 27th September 2024

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Wow!! Such a beautiful little property with the most amazing views. The hosts were amazing and very welcoming they had thought of everything to make you feel welcome and nothing was to much trouble. Will definitely be going again.

Reviewed by Peter 20th September 2024

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Lovely cottage with wonderful views & a very warm welcome.

Reviewed by James 28th August 2024

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Reviewed by Clive 19th July 2024

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Reviewed by Paul 12th July 2024

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Friendly hosts & great location.

Reviewed by Alan 5th July 2024

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Reviewed by Donna 28th June 2024

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The accommodation was very clean, comfortable and had everything you could need . The views were amazing and we loved the hot tub. Jan and Glyn were lovely hosts and were very friendly and full of great information. We loved seeing Bella the dog and all the other animals. We will definitely be booking again

Reviewed by Patricia 21st June 2024

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What can I say a beautiful cottage fabulous views and plenty of information of what to do and where to go. Hot tub is a plus and very private. Great cottage home from home.

Reviewed by Stephen 10th May 2024

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We had a fabulous stay. The accommodation is first class. Very clean and with everything we needed. Having the hot tub was a very nice touch. Our hosts Glyn and Jan where extremely friendly and gave plenty of helpful information on places to visit.

Reviewed by Joanna 20th April 2024

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Stayed at the wonderful retreat at the end of April and what an amazing place it is ! I honestly cannot praise the hosts Jan and Glyn enough, they have thought of everything to make the accommodation as comfortable and well equipped as possible. On top of that you are greeted with a warm welcome and made to feel special , what wondrful hosts .The pRead moreroperty has stunning views and we spent many an hour in the hot tub watching the dogs and chickens playing in the field, absolute paradise :-) Hide

Reviewed by Mathew 9th April 2024

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We had a lovely 3 night stay at Brynhyfryd retreat last week. The hosts Jan and Glyn are very welcoming and helpful and there if you need anything. The place is spotless and theres all the essentials you need to make your stay as easygoing as possible Theres an amazing wood fired pizza van in the town(Carlittos)and they now know where Brynhyfryd reRead moretreat is as we had it delivered one night. Theres also so much to see and do close by you really are spoilt for choice Thanks again Jan and Glyn Hide

Reviewed by Victoria 23rd December 2023

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Absolutely incredible break away for Christmas. The retreat has everything you could need, the owners have thought of it all, lots of homely touches, even a little Christmas tree in the living area with a Christmas card and homemade mince pies as we stayed over the festive period. The hot tub was used everyday and lots of logs provided for log burnRead moreer which was perfect for December evenings. Jan & Glyn have made the place one of the best we have stayed in and well definitely be returning in 2024 Hide

Reviewed by Robert 29th October 2023

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Such an enjoyable place to stay. So much to do around the surrounding areas and beyond. Nothing was too much trouble for the couple that own the property Glynn and Jan. Had a relaxing time and energised.

Reviewed by Joanne 20th October 2023

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Glyn and Jan are really friendly. The property is beautiful with fantastic views. Would definitely go back again.

Reviewed by Hazel 2nd October 2023

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Reviewed by Neil 22nd September 2023

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enjoyed our stay

Reviewed by Matthew 15th September 2023

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We stayed here with our 4 month old as our first family holiday and for my '30th' birthday; what a fabulous week we had! The owners Jan & Glyn were so welcoming, they ensured there was everything we needed and more! The views are exceptional and a highlight for me was plane & star spotting in the hot tub when our little one had gone to bed. We bothRead more said we would love to return one day (minus the child next time) to explore further and have a couples break. It was a lovely relaxing holiday! Hide

Reviewed by Emma 8th September 2023

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We had a lovely relaxing week. The kitchen has all the appliances you need and we received a lovely welcome with some bread, milk, butter, eggs and cake. The owners were so welcoming and Bella the dog was the best furry friend for the week. We cant wait to come back!

Reviewed by Tasha 1st September 2023

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A beautiful cottage in tranquil surroundings. The owners were lovely, they greeted us when we arrived, shown us how things worked and gave local recommendations. The hot tub was great after days exploring, we used the BBQ and found the cottage to be well equipped. The bed and sofas were comfy and the welcome pack was very thoughtful. We loved the cRead moreows and chickens.Would 1000% recommend, we're just sad we can't come next year as our little one will be over 2 and they're only equipped for infants. Hide

Reviewed by Patricia 25th August 2023

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Outstanding views, lovely spacious holiday retreat, well equipped, comfortable bed, everything we needed, owners very friendly and welcoming,we had a lovely relaxing week, hot tub a bonus.

Reviewed by Claire 18th August 2023

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We felt thoroughly spoilt in this lovely property.

Reviewed by Natalie 7th August 2023

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Cannot fault a thing. Perfect location, perfect hosts amazing views to sit an relax. We will definitely going back

Reviewed by Tannia 29th July 2023

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Very nice comfortable,clean,tranquil,very relaxing lovely views lovely place very welcoming owners lovely dogs

Reviewed by Bryan 7th July 2023

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Lovely house fantastic views and the hot tub was really good. The hosts were really nice and very helpful with places to walk and eat

Reviewed by William 30th June 2023

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We loved our stay here, despite the bed being a little bit hard for my wife! Jan and Glyn are super hosts and were very welcoming and super friendly. Loved all the extras, e.g. welcome pack, bathroom accessories etc, lovely touches. Idyllic setting. Hot tub used daily!! Thank you for a wonderful stay. Would recommend!!

Reviewed by Ronald 16th June 2023

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This cottage was perfect for our needs, and maintained to an extremely high standard. Beautiful views, peaceful, great walks from the doorstep and easy access to the wonderful surrounding area. The hosts are extremely friendly and helpful with good knowledge of the area.

Reviewed by Steve 26th May 2023

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Wonderful place had a very relaxing stay. Great welcome on arrival and a great welcome basket. Made great use of the hot tube and gas Barbecue. Fantastic views from the cottage. Great area to visit.

Reviewed by Chloe 25th April 2023

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Brilliant cottage in a beautiful location. Would highly recommend!

Reviewed by Angela 21st April 2023

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Beautiful property, comfortable, stunning views, hot tub is amazing after a long day of walking. Location is perfect, lots to do in local areas, lovely places to eat. Highly recommend this holiday.

Reviewed by Natasha 18th April 2023

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We had a 3 night stay, this is an excellent home. Very clean and tidy, very well stocked with everything you need in terms of kitchen utensils, hair dryer, towels, bathroom essentials and they even bring a welcome basket of bread, milk and butter! Just lovely people who gave a warm welcome and goodbye. They also have a folder with all useful informRead moreation and loads of menus for local take aways and restaurants! The hot tub is wonderful and is pre heated for your arrival and just wonderful! Hide

Reviewed by Leanne 7th April 2023

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Fantastic property, very clean and well equipped. The views are stunning can be enjoyed from the living room or hot tub, very peaceful and the perfect place to relax. Owners live nearby very welcoming, very good knowledge of the local area as well. Lovely touch with the welcome hamper ( milk, bread, butter, cake and egg from their own chickens).

Reviewed by Nick 18th March 2023

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Great place to stay for a quiet and relaxing getaway - which is exactly what I wanted. The property is beautifully presented, very well-equipped and with lovely hosts.

Reviewed by Sharon 24th February 2023

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Absolutely fantastic place to just relax and get away from it all. The owners are welcoming and have sound knowledge of the area if you want to explore. A lovely hamper of bread, butter, eggs from their own chickens and cake was left. We enjoyed the hottub while stargazing. Your not overlooked. The property is very clean and well equipped. Well defRead moreinitely be booking again. Hide

Reviewed by Jake 17th February 2023

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Another lovely stay for me and partner, we will be booking again for next year !

Reviewed by Daniel 10th February 2023

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Very clean and tidy property, extremely kind hosts and dogs, really enjoyed our stay really nice views and peaceful anyone viewing this cottage and debating on staying get it booked you will not be disappointed

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