The Druids in Gwynedd. Book This Hot Tub Cottage For Less

About The Druids

Tucked away within the Berwyn Mountains, just a short distance from the bustling market town of Corwen is this impressive residence, The Druids. This spacious accommodation dates back to the 16th century and has been used as a coaching inn, a blacksmith, a Post Office and a cafÃ© over the years, adding to character and charm of this dwelling.

Today the property enjoys a quirky layout which is complemented by traditional features and the Gothic touches to ensure a memorable base that you will want to return to year after year. This spacious accommodation is ideal for a large family and friends gathering for those looking to explore this picturesque part of North Wales.

Enter the main house, where you will be spoilt for choice by the sleeping accommodation that awaits you, with nine bedrooms situated across the house, each organised to ensure a flexible sleeping arrangement. After an action-packed day, look forward to spending your down time within the large sitting room, where the exposed beams frame the ample seating, offering a space for all the entire family to gather to tune into the TV or catch up on the dayâ€™s events.

If you seek an hourâ€™s peace and quiet from the rest of the group, venture into the additional sitting room where you can relax with a good book in hand. The charm of the property continues into the country-style kitchen, where the inglenook fireplace containing a Range cooker invites you to cater your own delicious evening meals, whilst also making use of the other quality appliances and the original butchers table.

More casual dining moments can be enjoyed within the kitchen, whereas for those special occasions you can settle down within the large dining room, complete with a banquet table with seating for 22 people. Grandparents or families seeking to be away from the bustle and hustle of the main house will be delighted by the separate annexe cottage, where they will find an additional two bedrooms, a bathroom and a well-equipped, open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area, housing everything you could possibly need.

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Need To Know

Main House: Biomass heating
2 x toasters, electric Range cooker, coffee machine, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer, fridge, freezer, pool table and football table, TV and WiFi
Bed linen and towels included in rent
Fuel and power included in rent
High chair and travel cot available on request
Large garden with patio areas, lawn areas, gravelled areas, ample furniture and hot tub
Note: Road noise is to be expected when outdoors
Note: Access to double bedroom is via the twin bedroom
Annexe Cottage: Biomass heating
Electric oven and hob, coffee maker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV, record player and WiFi
Bed linen and towels included in rent
Fuel and power included in rent
High chair and travel cot available on request
Note: Double bed can only be accessed via one side
Ample off-road parking
Please note: the hot tub only fits 4 people at a time
Pub within 2.2 miles, shop within 1.3 miles
Sorry, no smoking allowed
Sorry, no pets
Please note: for groups of 12 of less, the owner may offer a discounted price, Any surplus bedrooms and living areas will be closed off for the duration of the stay to reduce cleaning costs and allow the owner to offer a lower rate, please contact Sykes for more information
Please note: A Â£400 good housekeeping bond is required for this property

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The Druids is an impressive, eleven-bedroom holiday home near Corwen, Denbighshire. Games room. Hot tub. Close to a shop and pub. Off-road parking. Bala 9.2 miles; Llangollen 12.6 miles; Betws-y-Coed 19.6 miles.

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Hay Store

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The Barn

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Hay Store

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The Barn

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The Druids Reviews

Veronica

Holiday cottage was spotlessly clean and everything was as listed. Great property for large families and we had a great time. Facilities were great, plenty of room for everyone, no issues with heating or hot water. Would definitely recommend. Property full of character which definitely added to the stay.

Wonderfully quirky old property with furnishing that really suited its character. Nice big rooms that met the needs of our multigenerational party perfectly though four sets of stairs and two toddlers required some careful supervision!! We were able to visit many areas of interest including Snowden which were no more than an hour or less away. Queries were responded to quickly by owners and the bowl full of fresh eggs was much appreciated. A little pruning of shrubs would have made it more fun for the older children to explore all parts of the outdoor space but plenty of room to play outdoor games. We would happily recommend it to any large group.

Taranjit

Not good cottage

Pamela

Absolutely fantastic. House full of character and very spacious. Very well equipped we lacked nothing. Beds were extremely comfortable and bathrooms plentiful. We all enjoyed being able to stroll down to the river and there were lots of great walks a short drive away. We were warned about road noise but that didnt seem bad to us. The garden was nice and the the games room being outside suited our party as those who wanted to retire early didnt hear the noise of the competitions! There was nothing we didnt like. A bigger hot tub would have been better though.

Sharon

Thank you. We had a fabulous weekend. The cottage is full of character. We are interested in the history of the cottage as we had an unusual sighting whilst there!

What a great house plenty of room everywhere was nice and clean and the house was short of nothing. Lots of room outside so we were not in top of each other. Lots of space to park multiple cars. Would highly recommend for large groups

Just returned from 50th celebrations, 9 couples. Had a fab time, the accommodation is a little dated but this was expected due to the description & style of the property. It had everything we needed and plenty of room for everyone, a lovely big kitchen where we spent most of our time, some lovely bedrooms & ensuites and comfy beds. Everything was really clean, including the bedding and towels. Only downside was maybe a larger hot tub and in need of some wine glasses but that was literally it. It was a great space for groups of friends or family. We also walked to the local pub 'The Blue Lion' who accommodated us all and fed us well we did prebook. Overall we would recommend!

The house has potential but it has several issues. Road Noise is an issues and there is only single glazing next to a busy road. A larger dishwasher or another is required for a large number of people. More wardrobe or facilities for hanging clothes are required. We were unable to close several doors and some were very squeaky so we purchased some WD40 and put it on the hinges.

Joanne

This house is absolutely perfect for a large group of friends. The beds were comfortable with decent bed linens and pillows, there was plenty of hot water for showers and washing up. The communal areas are great. We walked into Corwen & back on a very rainy day and I would say the only thing missing was a roaring log fire but the heating was sufficient to warm us up. We would definitely return

We were delighted with the property, great location for our group, good clean facilities.

Thomas

We booked the Druids for a very alternative style hen do, had a ceremony at the stone circle outside the house, lots of feasts outside, went river swimming at Horseshoe Falls and saw some of the beautiful Dee valley. .. the weekend was sublime, weather included, but the house was almost the star of the show with it's kooky old details and well thought out finishes. The bedrooms were all delightful and the communal areas were perfect for a mixture of eating, socialising, chilling and a wee bit of partying. I would thoroughly recommend the Druids to anyone who wants to take a group of people somewhere that is somewhat strange yet still homely and has bags of rich character. The only negative was the proximity to a busy road, but over the weekend that really didn't bother us and after putting music on we really didn't notice. Would go again.

Nope... .... Not one..... There were 22 of us and we couldn't come up with one thing we didn't like about our week in the Druids. The buildings have tremendous character, with many modern facilities, and provided an excellent and interesting location for a gathering of the clans. The multiple large communal rooms allowed for groups to splinter off, or for us all to spend time together as appropriate. With 11 bedrooms, many ensuite, and several WC and bathrooms, there was plenty of personal space, so no feeling of getting under each others feet. There was more than enough bedding, toweling, crockery, potware, and cutlery to cater for the masses. A washing machine and dish washing machine helped us to tidy up afterwards. We were blessed with good weather, so were able to sit in the large gardens. The only entrance can be secured with the large lockable gate, there is fencing all around the perimeter, so we were more than comfortable allowing the younger family to run and explore. There was a largeish supermarket in nearby Llangollen, a smallish supermarket in even nearerby Corwen, and a huge farm shop complex within a mile. So we were easily able to stock up on provisions. We also used the takeaway food home delivery service one night, and were very happy with it. We enjoyed a fantastic week, the only thing I'd change is the energy levels of the toddlers amongst us, which I'm not used to, if you know what I mean.

We stayed at the Druids for a my belated 40th birthday celebration. We climbed Snowdon, rode the fastest zipwire in Europe at Velocity Zipworld 1 hour drive away to both and visited the surrounding beautiful towns and villages. There were 18 adults and six month twins, we had plenty of space and were able to all sit together for meals and drinks games in the evenings. The house was clean and the facilities were great. What can I say about this house? It is amazing, our group loved it there! It is extremely quirky with so many pictures and statues which are great conversation starters. We had great fun trying to work out the meaning behind them and spent a lot of time discussing ghost stories and scaring eachother! We felt totally comfortable there and enjoyed beautiful views outside by the druid stones with our morning coffee. The only improvement would be a larger hot tub for the size of the house and potential number of guests but for us it didn't pose a problem taking turns, we loved the hot tub and it was particularly good after a mountain climb! I would recommend this house if you want a well located, fun, comfortable and highly entertaining house to stay with family or friends. Diolch, Sarah

We are a great stay at the Druids and found the property to be perfect for our needs as a big group. The facilities especially the bedrooms and bathrooms were lovely and we enjoyed the countryside setting and the hot tub. Check in and departure arrangements were all smooth and the property had more than enough space for us to all be together as a group and also to do different activities. Easy access to Snowdon and the wider local area.

We had a wonderful break at The Druids. We are a very large family when we all get together and the house was absolutely perfect. It was lovely to all sit around the table for a meal and to have a social area big enough to chat and spend the together. Everything was spotlessly clean and there was plenty of crockery, cutlery, glassware and cooking equipment. The children in the group loved the games room and everyone enjoyed the hot tub. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

The most annoying and disappointing aspect of The Druids was the extremely late check in time and the impossible check out time of 9am for a property that takes 22 people. This coupled with the inflexibility of moving these times in spite of no one booked in before or after our stay. For a large house asking our 20 guests to vacant the property by 9am is horrific and we decided to ask the majority to leave a day early so they could leave at a reasonable time! As we were only there for the weekend, that meant most of the guest left after only two nights, leaving 4 to check out on the Monday it spoilt the experience for us. As previous review stated no bread knife, the kitchen could have better stocked with cutting knife and pizza cutter. However, The Druids was quirky and the accommodated was wonderful.

Gillian

We had a wonderful week in the Druids it had everything it promised, and in fact was even better than we expected. It was beautifully maintained and full of character. The beds were all really comfortable and the bathrooms sparkling. There were plenty of rooms for us all to spread out in, but they were also spacious enough and generously furnished so that we could all be together when we wanted to mealtimes e.g. We all loved it and hope that we will be able to visit again.

Trevor

We had a lovely time at Druids, we were a party of 10 adults and 8 children ranging from 9years to 6 weeks. The older boys loved the hot tub and games room. Having a large table for us to sit round was great. The house was clean and well stocked with glassware, cutlery etc. The outside space was lovely, helped by the beautiful weather. We would love to come again. Thanks, The Slater family, September 2021

Fully enjoyed our weekend in the cottage. The beds were so comfy and the hot tub was an added bonus. We had a huge dining table to host 19 of us which was fantastic. Only down side was the noise from the road.

Pauline

I rated The Druids as 4 star. It is a quirky property and we enjoyed our stay, but there were things that could have improved it. For example there was no bread knife, no spare bin bags, a lack of serving spoons. For a property that sleeps 22 there was not enough toilet paper and there were only two dishwasher tablets left. In other aspects it was well stocked e.g. cutlery, crockery. The property information was out of date and really needs addressing. The introductory information says the property is pet friendly and yet the detailed information says no pets. Just a little more attention to detail and this property would be 5 star.

Just finished our week at Druids and a great time was had by all! Only one negative and that was the early morning road noise! But the property and facilities are ideal for a large family holiday. High lights were the hot tub and very comfortable beds!

Christine

Would highly recommend staying at this beautiful place, there was plenty of room if you wanted your own space but also plenty of communal rooms to enjoy with family and friends. We all had such an amazing week and all agreed we would definitely return in fact we didn't want to leave. The hot tub and games room were a big hit too. Definitely 1010

Whilst I appreciate the situation regarding COVID, to ask a family of 21 people to empty and leave the accommodation by 9. 00am is just ridiculous. Also when I tried to call Sykes prior to our holiday it took over an hour to get through to someone and they never came back to me with any outstanding answers to my queries. I think you should be giving the contact details of the owners well in advance of the booking particularly in these uncertain times so discussions can be held directly between the two parties. Either that or Sykes should contact people by telephone in advance of their booking to see if they have any general queries or concerns specifically about the COVID situation in respect of their holiday. I appreciate the pressure you may be under but I feel your personal customer support needs to better during these times. To be waiting on the telephone for an hour is just not acceptable

This is an amazing cottage. All the rooms are well presented and very welcoming. We were a party of 18 mixture of half adults half children. We all had a fun relaxing time there. The shops pubs restaurants are all a car journey away but that inspired us to cook some great meals in the old country kitchen and all sit at the largest dining table as a whole group . Afterwards you could relax in the outside areas or choose a dip in the hot tub. Due to the age of the cottage and style you feel completely relaxed and would highly recommend this to large groups of friends. We would definitely go again Thank you Helenblount

Joanna

The Druids is the perfect location if you want to celebrate a special event with a big group of people. 16 of us travelled to The Druids to celebrate my partners 30th and had a fantastic time. Bedrooms and neat, clean and tidy as are all the bathrooms. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our food for the weekend and then was more than enough space for everyone. There was plenty of parking for our 8 cars as well. The hot tub and games room were also great additions to the property. I would absolutely rebook!

Sheila

Everything was in superb order, excellent beds with good quality bedding. We loved the quirky layout of the rooms and the space around the cottage is great. The large kitchen is super for the family to gather and chat whilst cooking. We all agreed it is one of the best cottages we have visited. We will definatley be visiting there again

Perfect cottage in the perfect location.

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Attractions Near The Druids

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an The Druids itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Gwynedd has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Llangollen Boat Trips - LL20 8TA

about 10 Miles

Llangollen Wharf is one of the major attractions in North Wales and is an excellent place to spend the day as a family. The Wharf is situated in the peaceful market town of Llangollen - now part of a World Heritage Site. Horse Drawn Boat Trips are available along the feeder for the main canal and are a unique way to explore the area. Motorised Aqueduct Cruises are also on offer for those who prefer a slightly faster pace. Both trips allow visitors to take in all the magnificent sites of Llangollen Canal.

Pen-Y-Ffrith Bird Garden - LL11 3AB

about 11 Miles

Pen-Y-Ffrith Bird Garden is an 18 acre site, filled with glorious woodland, dramatic gardens, streams, ponds and a 3 acre lake. As the seasons change so do the delights of the park. During springtime the bluebell woods are spectacular while in the summer the bog garden is a favourite attraction with some unusual displays of flora and fauna. In the autumn a walk through the ravine with its flowing waterfalls in not to be missed. There are also several yearly events to enjoy including the Bat walk in September.

Wepre Country Park - CH5 4HL

about 22 Miles

Wepre Country Park is home to one of the largest play areas in Wales and is perfect for a fun family day out during the summer months. The site has miles of attractive woodland to be explored and cycling and nature trails are very popular ways to see the best of the area. The grounds of the historic estate also have beautiful gardens with stunning floral displays and there is plenty of open space for children to play. An annual events programme ensures that seasonal activities take place regularly including spooky Halloween Walks, Christmas Carol Singing and Ranger led events. There is also a visitor's centre with a small shop.

St Winefride's Well - CH8 7PN

about 22 Miles

St Winefride's Well in Flintshire is described at one of the 7 wonders of Wales and is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Legend has it that the well first erupted at the spot where Caradog cut off the nuns head with his sword. The shrine was then erected in her memory in the first decade of the sixteenth century and remains one of the holiest places in Wales. The stunning temple and well attract visitors from all over the world. Water can be drawn from the spring basin within the crypt and is thought to be lucky.

Greenfield Valley Heritage Park - CH8 7GH

about 23 Miles

Greenfield Valley Heritage Park in Flintshire has something for everyone including a museum, gardens, play area, small petting farm and visitors centre. The beautiful areas of woodland around the site are abundant with wildlife and ideal for walking, cycling and nature trails. A family ticket is just £10.50 so this is the ideal outing if you are on a tight budget. Seasonal tickets are also available from just £28.00 for a family of 4 and allow unlimited entry.

The Seaquarium - LL30 1BL

about 24 Miles

The Seaquarium in Rhyl is a fantastic choice for a family day trip offering the chance to meet strange and exotic marine life from all around the world. The sea animals here come from the depths of the Amazon, Pacific & Indian Oceans as well as from around UK shores. Slimy Eels, scary Sharks and creepy Piranhas are all there to be seen as well as beautiful and elegant Rays. The site also has a café and a gift shop where children can pick up a souvenir. A ticket for a family of 4 is just £27.00

Welsh Mountain Zoo - LL28 5UY

about 25 Miles

Located in the North of Wales with a spectacular setting high above Colwyn Bay this is a lovely zoo which makes an excellent family day out. Highlights include the Chimp Encounter, Penguin Parades, Bear Falls and the Children's Farm. The setting is perfect for walking around and you can take in the superb scenery, roam the wooded pathways and relax on the grassy slopes. There are many rare and endangered species to see and learn about including the Snow Leopards and the Red Pandas not to mention the Sumatran Tigers. You can also buy the experience of being a zoo keeper for a day, either for yourself or as a gift.

Powis Castle and Gardens - SY21 8RF

about 25 Miles

This National Trust site is one of the finest in Wales. The stunning castle was once a medieval fortress and has been remodelled several times over the last 400 years. The Great Hall is home to some amazing collections of paintings as well as sculptures and tapestries. The gardens are world famous with stunning areas of French and Italian style as well as a gorgeous orangery. Children's activities can be enjoyed during school holidays and on special occasions such as Halloween and Christmas.

Blue Planet Aquarium - CH65 9LF

about 29 Miles

Fantastic attraction in the Cheshire region suited to family days out as well as school and corporate visits. The "Jawsome" sharks are a sight to behold and new for 2010 is the Tarantula Tower. You can save time and money by bookings online and at the moment they are offering a discount of £2.00 per person when you book this way. Winner of the Visit Chester and Cheshire Best Tourism Experience of the Year - you can be assured of a fun and educational day out. Look out for special events throughout the year including Boo! Planet Halloween and Otter Month.