Maerdy Uchaf

Enjoy this hidden, picturesque location, with the convenience of being near a wide range of popular attractions. Spacious and detached, Maerdy Uchaf offers an excellent blend of the traditional warm, Welsh, welcoming home with little touches of luxury including a private hot tub, games room and two living rooms with a log burner in both. Ideal location and amenities for a group of friends or families. This is an opportunity to experience a true working farm where guests can participate in various wellie walks and explore the local area, or simply enjoy a different pace of life in tranquil North Wales countryside. Your doorstep offers amazing stargazing on the clear night skies, and memories of beautiful sunsets.

The towns of Corwen (8 miles) and Ruthin (10 miles) offer plenty of amenities with the nearest shop and country pub located in Clawddnewydd (3 miles), and another homely pub located in Cyffylliog (4 miles). Plenty of excellent restaurants, incuding a Michelin guide chef to choose from, all within 10 miles. The cottage is also in reach of exploring the historic town of Llangollen.

Close to the spectacular Clwydian Range, the UK’s newest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and 30 minutes from Snowdonia National Park, this cottage offers a great setting for all kinds of outdoor activities. This includes endless walks and cycling trails, go-karting on a championship circuit nearby, quad biking and pony-trekking, fishing and canoeing, visiting the historical Ruthin Gaol or a relaxing day on the lakeside at Llyn Brenig

Ground Floor

Kitchen - Large open plan farmhouse kitchen with exposed 16th century beams, Rayburn and a feature old bread oven. This stylish, well equipped kitchen includes built-in dishwasher and fridge, double oven, hob, microwave and cafetiere. Farmhouse kitchen table which seats 8 with views of the surrounding countryside.

Adjoining, outside utility room - with a freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Ample space for bike storage, coats, boots etc.

Living room - Stylishly decorated room with leather sofas and a window seat compliment the original features of exposed beams, slate floors and window sills. Wall mounted TV.

Games room - Well equipped games room that used to be the old dairy, has original slate flooring and exposed beams. Childrens toys, pool table, table tennis, darts

Wet room - Stylish wet room with luxury rain shower, wc, wash basin and heated towel rail.

Lounge - A cosy, relaxing room, with clearview log burner and unique original large stone lintel fireplace. L shaped comfortable sofa, large flat screen TV and DVD player.

Upstairs

Bedroom 1 - King size, grey velour sleigh bed with countryside views, fitted wardrobe and wall mounted TV.

Bedroom 2 - Pretty bedroom with original features and fireplace. Double wrought iron bed, also with beautiful views.

Bathroom - Stunning bathroom featuring Victorian roll top bath looking out over countryside views. Separate large shower, heated towel rail, WC, and wash basin.

Bedroom 3 - Cosy twin bedroom with views of the working farm and surrounding countryside.

Bedroom 4 - A luxury super-king size bed (zip-and-link) that could be arranged as two 3ft single beds - *please request this option upon booking*. Exposed beams and Welsh wool blankets.

Garden

The beautiful, established shrubs at the side of the house, from the holly tree to the bay leaf, create a little heaven for wildlife which can be enjoyed from the luxurious, private hot tub. You can also enjoy the evening sun and countryside views from the front garden with its seating area and BBQ. Goal posts for a kick about. Take a walk up to the lake where the brave can venture wild water swimming. Opportunity to kayak - arranged with owner.

Local town Ruthin, took the Welsh title as the best best place to live in Wales, and ninth of 72 places in the UK after it was visited by judges from The Sunday Times in 2023. Its list praised a "handsome, historic town" for using period properties in a modern manner and mentioned an 18th century building occupied by a pub, a 600-year-old former courthouse, the architecture is beautiful with many independent shops, and not overrun by chains.

Additional Information

• Welcome pack which includes local produce
• Bed linen, hand and bath towels provided
• Central heating and electricity included
• Initial supply of logs provided, additional logs available to purchase locally.
• Private water supply
• 2 hairdryers provided
• Travel cot, high chair and stair gate available on request. Please bring your own cot linen.
• Wifi available
• Up to 2 dogs welcome (downstairs only)
• No smoking inside the cottage please
• Kitchen provisions: salt and pepper, kitchen roll, washing up liquid, dishwasher tabs, dishcloths, tin foil and cling film.
• Bathroom provisions: hand soap and 2 toilet rolls per toilet.
• General cleaning products provided: shower cleaner, anti bacterial spray etc.
• Parking for up to 4 cars.
• The following extras can be arranged via the owner - please request on booking and prior to stay - afternoon tea, In-house oriental cuisine, kayaking on nearby lake, e-bikes hire.