Guests say
Hilston cottage in Rhyl is praised for its excellent location, comfortable beds, and charming decor. Guests appreciate the provision of tea, coffee, sugar, and milk. The garden is lovely, though some guests were unable to enjoy it due to weather. While generally found clean, there are mentions of challenges with cooking facilities, heating control, and a stiff back door lock.
The cottage was described as nice and clean upon arrival, indicating a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for being ideal for walking and exploring North Wales, contributing to a positive experience.
Guests found the beds comfortable and the stay relaxing, but some reported the cottage being chilly in the evening.
The facilities were adequate, but there were issues with cooking equipment for a family, heating control, and a stiff lock on the back door.
While guests appreciated the tea, coffee, sugar, and milk provided, there is not enough information to assess the consistency of such thoughtful gestures, and they should not be expected.
About this property
A beautiful stone-built cottage resting in the quaint town of Dyserth, Denbighshire, Hilston is a fantastic base for a family looking to explore the coast and countryside of Wales. Be welcomed by this picturesque mid-terrace cottage, shrouded in colourful shrubs and with the sound of the waterfall in the background. Enter into a homely sitting/dining room, ideal for warming yourself beside the woodburning stove, and the kitchen has plenty of amenities to assist with heart-warming meals. There are two bedrooms within this property, including a double with storage and a twin, and a bathroom where you can shake the sand from your hair in the shower or enjoy a warm soak amongst the bubbles. Outside, the garden is simply delightful, with a patio right outside the property, leading on to a raised garden outlined with flowering shrubs and sporting a turf and decking area with outdoor sofas, ideal or relaxing with a glass of your favourite beverage in an evening with views over the local scenery.
Right on your doorstep you will see the picturesque Rhaeadr Dyserth Waterfall.
Not only can you step just outside to see this beautiful 70ft Waterfall, but you can even hear the calming sound of the water from the garden itself.
There is a heritage trail that leads to breathtaking views from the very top. If you love to explore, the original caves still remain from the mining days and are also accessible but remember to bring your torch!
The falls and its entire surrounding location really are an area of outstanding natural beauty, whether you have 10 minutes spare to grab an ice-cream from the entrance and admire from afar, or if you want to fully explore everything the falls has to offer, you won't be disappointed
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There are charming local pubs and places to grab some delicious food, as well as a convenience store with late night openings and butchers where you can stock up on the essentials.
For scenic walks along the hillside and past the old quarry remains, The Dyserth to Prestatyn walk way passes through the centre of St. Melyd Golf Club. A 9 hole course in the village of Meliden less than 2 miles away, and there is also a large golf course in Prestatyn where you can try out your skills. Prestatyn sports a large sandy beach and many cafes and shops, walks through Coed Bell and from here you can find Rhyl beach and Talacre which also has a famous lighthouse. Further from the property you can discover amazing wildlife at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, take the coastal path across Angel Bay and visit Llandudno with its famous pier, Little Orme and Big Orme walks, and of course, the Cable Car rides and ski and snowboard centre. A day out at Conwy allows you to visit the fascinating Conwy Castle and the local RSPB nature reserve, and beyond here you can visit Anglesey. All of this and more with a stay at the picturesque Hilston.
Four miles away from the beach resort of Prestatyn, Dyserth is located near to the gorgeous North Wales shore. The Domesday book from 1086 mentions this charming small community, which also features gorgeous waterfalls, charming tea shops adjacent to them, two taverns that serve meals, and the Parish church of St. Bridget with outstanding stained glass windows. Offa's Dyke Walk, Gop Hill, Allt Y Craig, and Golden Grove are just a few of the nearby, excellent hikes where you may take in the amazing views and landscape of the region. Prestatyn has a Blue Flag beach with kilometres of golden sand that is perfect for fishing, swimming, and other water activities. From here you can ins Snowdonia National Park, the Welsh Mountain Zoo and the historic town of Chester. A great location for exploring Wales.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Electric heating with combi-boiler.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, slimline dishwasher, washing machine.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
1 small well-behaved dog allowed.
Free public car park nearby.
Split level garden with patio with furniture and lawn with decking, AstroTurf, and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles, river 0.1 miles.
Note: Steep stairs, please supervise children.
Note: Low doorway into kitchen.
Note: This property has external cctv.
Note: Low ceiling on staircase.
Note: Due to steep stairs and split level garden, this property may not be suitable for those with mobility issues
Reviews (6)
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Mark
Parking was an issue though. Ohh and I didnât log out of Netflix if you could ask the homeowner to log me out please.
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Cheryl
Everything that I needed. Lovely garden. I had a very relaxing stay. Only downside was not realising the cottage was in the middle of a steep hill with parking at top or bottom of the hill. I found it hard carrying luggage and shopping from the car.
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Katie
The cottage itself is pretty and it was nice and clean as we arrived but we discovered just a few things that were missing/lacking in order to make our stay perfect. We had planned to cook our own meals for a couple of the nights we were there (specifically one pot meals as theyâre easier for us as a family) however, there was nothing to actually do the cooking in - Pyrex dishes etc. The 2 frying pans that were available were both small and not big enough to cook for a family of 4 so we ended up with takeaways and wasting food. (Also, being particularly picky, no Prosecco or Pint glasses to enjoy a beverage.) Of an evening, the cottage got quite chilly but there was no option for us to put the heating on as this was automatic/we werenât allowed to touch it and there was also no fuel for the fire for us to use - we ended up cuddled up under a blanket. On the first night we locked the back door and once we tried to open it in the morning, the lock was so stiff that we could not work it. For love nor money, that back door would not open. We tried every morning and night but to no avail until finally, on the morning of our departure, we managed to get it open with some kind of magic touch. This meant we had 3 full days with all of our rubbish in the kitchen, nowhere to dry our wet towels or washing and no use of the outdoor space which was a shame as this was one of the main reasons we booked the cottage as our 2 young children love playing outside. Overall a cosy cottage but it didnât quite live up to expectations for us.