Guests say
The Woodland Pod in Corwen offers a tranquil and picturesque retreat, with guests praising its idyllic setting, stunning views, and the relaxing hot tub. The unique experience of a lodge stay is highlighted by the peaceful environment and the property's seclusion. While some guests mention issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the overall sentiment is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Reviews present a mixed view on cleanliness. While some guests found the pod to be tidy and well-kept, others reported concerns with mold, cobwebs, and a lack of deep cleaning. The presence of insects and outdoor elements also affected some guests' perceptions of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views, peacefulness, and proximity to nature. Guests appreciate the seclusion and the beauty of the surrounding area, making it a perfect base for exploring North Wales and enjoying a quiet retreat.
Comfort receives positive remarks overall, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the pod cosy. However, some noted the kitchen area can be cold, and a few mentioned the mattresses being uncomfortable or the hot tub being challenging to heat.
Facilities are generally well-received, with the hot tub being a highlight. However, some guests experienced issues with heating the hot tub and suggested improvements in kitchen coverage and heating. The lack of Wi-Fi and limited plug sockets were also noted.
There is insufficient information to accurately score thoughtfulness. While some guests mentioned a welcome bottle of bubbles and prompt customer service, there is not enough consistent reference to gifts or special touches to provide a score.
About this property
Accessed via a private and gated country lane, with ample off-road parking and surrounded by magnificent rolling countryside is Woodland Pod, a charming wooden pod offering studio-style accommodation for four guests wanting to enjoy a tranquil escape to the peaceful countryside of North Wales. One of three pods, Woodland Pod is very much private and isolated, enjoying incredible views and its own private hot tub, adding a truly luxurious feel to your stay. Once you have parked up, head down the Welsh slate path towards the pod to discover an ample green shared space, as well as, your decking area with seating, where you can enjoy an alfresco meal or an evening glass of wine, with a magnificent hillside backdrop. Open the sliding doors to discover a contemporary kitchen/diner, with seating and a good selection of appliances to prepare home-cooked meals. From here, open the doors into the bedroom/seating area, where you will find a double bed and bunk beds, as well as a sofa and Freesat TV, to enjoy a family movie night. On the other side of the bedroom is a shower room with hand basin and WC, where you can prepare for each day. Explore your surroundings by heading to the market town of Corwen, just six miles away. Magnificently placed at the meeting point of five river valleys in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you can enjoy plenty of picturesque walks, as well as finding a good selection of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes, as well as a traditional butchers, greengrocers and bakery. Enjoy visiting nearby attractions like the National Trust's Chirk Castle and Erddig, hop on the Llangollen Heritage Steam Railway to take in the incredible views from the comfort of your seat or take a horse-drawn canal boat from nearby Llangollen and visit Pontcysyllte, Britain’s largest aqueduct. The magnificent Snowdonia National Park, offering plenty of walking, hiking and cycling opportunities, as well as the towns of Ruthin and Bala, known for its great lake and watersports, are all a short drive away. Woodland Pod is an idyllic rural retreat for a family, friends or couple wanting to escape to North Wales. Note: This property can be booked with refs. 1163165 1097335 1053191 1053185 and 1053182, together sleeping up to 35 guests.
The market town of Corwen is set in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North Wales. The town offers plenty of local amenities including traditional butchers, greengrocers and bakeries as well as pubs, cafés, restaurants and a leisure centre. Enjoy a journey on the Llangollen Heritage Steam Railway to appreciate the beautiful views of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in comfort. Take a horse-drawn canal boat from Llangollen and visit the unesco World Heritage Site of Pontcysyllte, Britain’s largest aqueduct. Visit the National Trust properties of Chirk Castle and Erddig, explore the atmospheric ruins of Cistercian Valle Crucis Abbey and Castell Dinas Brân. The historical town of Ruthin and the town of Bala, with its celebrated lake, offering wonderful watersports, are just twenty minutes away by car, while the exhilarating Snowdonia National Park is just fifteen minutes’ drive away.
Accommodation
Studio-style glamping accommodation.
1 x small double and 1 x bunk bed with seating area.
Shower room with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner
Electric heating.
Combi microwave/oven, electric hob, fridge/freezer.
TV with Freesat and WiFi.
Hair dryer.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking.
Decking area with seating, woodburning hot tub(£20 Supplement payable), firepit/BBQ with utensils.
Additional £32 charge for logs.
Up to 2 well behaved dogs (please keep off the furniture).
Dog wash on site.
Access to large surrounding lawn/land.
Shop 6 miles, pub 2.5 miles.
Note: Please mind your head on the pod entrance door.
Note: Hot tub, firepit, charcoal BBQ accessed via two decked steps to hardstanding Welsh slate area.
Note: The kitchen/diner is not completely enclosed Note: Guests can request to have the HOT TUB to be lit before they arrive.
Please request this at least 48hrs before your arrival date and inform Sykes/ Menai.
£250 Good Housekeeping Bond
Reviews (53)
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Lauren
It was difficult to maintain a clean area due to a lack of cleaning supplies in the pod. We felt that a deeper clean could have been done prior to our arrival. As it's open and insects can get in, we expected some cobwebs, etc, but it seemed like there hadn't been a deep clean for a while, and these had started to pile up. It wasn't the biggest issue, and we definitely enjoyed our stay, just something to bear in mind. The hot tub definitely took our mind off this, and the views from the pod were outstanding. We appreciated the welcome pack and thought it included everything we needed to know. We requested some extra logs and supplies during our stay, and these were promptly dropped off, no hassle. We would definitely stay again, just in a different pod.
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Keith
It was slightly cramped for 4 of us, and we had to live out of our bags as no space to unpack, which we didn't mind as it was only 3 nights. The amenities are all there what you need, though the kitchen was rather chilly in the morning/evening. Absolutely stunning views from the decking and hot tub, it was lovely to sit in the tub and look across the valley to the mountains, if you go slightly up the path you can see the sunrise and the mist in the valley. Highly recommend for a long weekend away.
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Jennifer
We have already booked to come back in June. Thank you for such a lovely weekend.