“This property totally lived up to our expectations.”
Everything matched what we'd seen and read before we booked and it was a perfect location for our family getaway.
Having visited the Western side of North Wales before on a few occasions, we decided this time to go for the far Eastern side near the border. It proved a perfect location for day trips to many places and it was lovely to return to the beautiful garden at the end of each day.
This proved to be a favourite with the kids who didn't stop running around or kicking a football during the drier days at the start of our stay and it was great to sit outside with a glass of wine while they did so. Apart from their screaming, it was a totally peaceful location throughout our stay.
The bedrooms were spacious and there were 2 travel cots available at the property when we stayed. The beds were so comfortable and the bedding fresh with plenty of towels provided through the rooms. Loads of hanging space, hangers and drawer space for all our clothes. The kitchen had everything we needed with a great set of kitchen crockery and cooking utensils, with a dishwasher to boot. There was a good sized fridge/freezer which had plenty of space for our food for the week. The washing machine was in the nearby garage although we never used it.
The book within the property explained everything we needed including WiFi code and other general info. There were plenty of options for food shops a short drive away and we chose to go to Tesco in Mold where I'd arranged a click and collect beforehand for later on just after dropping our cases off at the property. Saved the hassle of going around the shop. Mold is only 15 mins away and also had a good sized Aldi and Lidl and there are plenty of other options around the area too within a short 15 to 20 minute drive from the property.
In regards some previous comments from other guests. Well, our eyesight is still intact. OK, the TV could be bigger but we didn't book a cottage in a beautiful countryside location with a beautiful garden to be sitting in front of it all day. There was access to digital apps through the TV if you found the button on the remote, ( i didn’t find it but my 6 year old certainly did) but I'd already decided to take our Firestick for the kids anyway so plugged it into the TV. Saved entering passwords into the Tv etc.
The road down to the property was a little bumpy and could see how in the depths of winter it could be difficult to maintain, but no issue if you take your time and drive carefully.
I would certainly recommend Orchard Cottage to anyone. If I was ever returning to the area again in the future I would certainly book it again. However , we like to try a different part of the UK every year so we will leave that privilege to someone else for at least a few years. Many thanks.
Thank you so much for this feedback. So pleased you had a great holiday. We look forward to welcoming you back anytime ! Laura & Gary
Property Owner
