Company info
Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages.
Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.
Property info
The living areas include a kitchen/diner with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and seating for six, plus a sitting room with Smart TV and a woodburning stove (guests need their own Netflix/Prime accounts). Bedrooms comprise a king-size, a ground-floor double with en‑suite, and a ground-floor bunk, served by a shower room. Outside offers off-road parking for two cars, a tiered front patio with furniture, and a raised terrace. A shop is 1.6 miles away and a pub 0.6 miles. One well‑behaved dog welcome; no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, starter for the stove, bed linen and towels included. Note: steep driveway, single-track access, 16 steps to the terrace. Bookings must be Mon–Fri, Fri–Mon, Mon–Mon or Fri–Fri. Dogs must stay downstairs, off furniture, not be left alone, and be kept on a lead due to free‑range hens next door. Village roads are single track with sharp bends.
Please note this property can only accommodate bookings Monday to Friday, Friday to Monday, Monday to Monday or Friday to Friday.
Alwyn Cottage is accessed via a short narrow drive which is both curving and steep. We advise reversing onto the drive and parking near the bottom. However, confident drivers and those in smaller vehicles have been able to park further up without issues.
There are 16 steps up to the raised terrace, please take care
Due to free range hens next door, please ensure that dogs are kept on a lead and under control whilst in the garden and not allowed to roam off the property un-supervised as the garden is not gated.
Neighborhood info
Froncysyllte, a Welsh village in the county borough of Wrexham, is ideally situated for exploring the Welsh countryside thanks to its location in the midst of the Vale of Llangollen. Cottages from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries predominate in the region, which also features a general shop for any last-minute needs, a pub for a refreshing drink after a day of hiking, and tea rooms for a decadent afternoon of sweet delicacies. Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal, located in the village, is where the Llangollen Canal crosses the River Dee via a navigable aqueduct; it is a true marvel and a must-see on any trip through the area. Take a boat ride along the aqueduct on your own to get a closer look at the engineering feat and enjoy the scenery. Wrexham, where wonderful walking paths can be found near Nant Mill, and the National Trust's Erddig estate, which features beautiful gardens, are both easily accessible from the village. After spending the day admiring the architectural marvel that is Chirk Castle, continue on to Chester, whose Roman walls, excellent shopping, and lively nightlife make it an ideal destination for a family vacation. Froncysyllte is a fantastic home base for seeing all of Wales, since it is conveniently located near Snowdonia National Park and the historic town of Shrewsbury.