The Druids in Denbighshire | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About The Druids

Just 2.8 miles from Corwen, nestled in the breathtaking Berwyn Mountains, The Druids is a unique and historic large holiday home in North Wales, perfect for family gatherings, group getaways and special celebrations. Dating back to the 16th century, this characterful former coaching inn has also been a blacksmith, post office and café, giving it a rich heritage and unforgettable charm.

Today, it blends historic features, exposed beams and striking Gothic details with generous, flexible accommodation. The main house offers nine beautifully arranged bedrooms, making it ideal for multi?generation stays.

Two spacious sitting rooms provide room for everyone to relax – one perfect for sociable evenings together, and another for quieter moments with a book. At the heart of the home is a traditional country kitchen with a Range cooker, inglenook fireplace and quality appliances, ideal for catering for large groups.

A casual dining area sits alongside a grand dining room with banquet seating for up to 22 guests, perfect for celebrations and memorable meals. For added flexibility, a self?contained annexe cottage offers two further bedrooms, a bathroom and an open?plan living space – ideal for grandparents, couples or families wanting a little privacy.

Outside, enjoy a large lawned garden with outdoor furniture, private hot tub, bar area and a fantastic games room with pool and football tables – everything you need for relaxing days and lively evenings. Perfectly positioned for exploring North Wales, The Druids is close to local shops, pubs and eateries in Corwen, the renowned Rhug Estate Farm Shop, the Llangollen Heritage Steam Railway and the UNESCO World Heritage Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, Chirk Castle and Erddig are all within easy reach for walking, sightseeing and outdoor adventures. Whether you’re planning a celebration, reunion or luxury group escape, The Druids is an exceptional holiday let near Snowdonia you’ll want to return to again and again.

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Need To Know

✓Biomass heating
✓2 x toasters, electric range cooker, coffee machine, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer, fridge, freezer
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Highchair and travel cot available on request
✓Large garden with patio areas, lawn areas, gravelled areas, ample furniture, and hot tub
✓Ample off-road parking
✓Sorry, no pets or smoking
✓Shop 1.3 miles, pub 1.7 miles
✓One of the double bedrooms in the main house can only accessed via the twin bedroom
✓The annexe double room is only accessible from one side
✓Associated road noise may be heard outdoors
✓The druids is only available for holiday makers
✓During the school holidays, the druids can only accept 7 nights stays
✓Please note that campervans and motorhomes are not permitted on site

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The Druids Reviews

Loved the house loads of room very good ambiance. Nice furnishings . Bit close to main road could be a problem in summer. The central heating briefly packed up, but the owner came to fix it very quickly so good on maintenance . More 'loo roll please ! Also there is a paving stone from the back door by the cottage which is standing proud of surrounds, both myself and a 45 year old fit tripped on it. No one was hurt but suggest this is fixed pronto as you would almost certainly lose out on any insurance claim if someone did.

The property was very clean and tidy on arrival and was perfect for our group with respect to bedroom and bathroom arrangements. The reception space is great. The property is quirky in terms of layout but that adds to the charm of the place. I am glad that researched floor plans and the layout in advance so everyone was happy. There are mice in the main property. Notably in the kitchen cupboard to the right of the sink. There was also some evidence of mice upstairs in the twin bedroom. This was not a big deal for us but I am sure other bookers of this property would not be happy. The carpet in the twin bedroom could do with replacing and the bed bases are very old. The matresses for the twin beds are OK but the mattress for the adjoining double bed needs replacing. There is a leak from the bath outlet for the separate double bedroom in the cottage part of the property. The Annexe was poorly equipped in terms of cooking panstrays and cooking utensils but maybe the stuff from the main house had not been sorted. There was certainly plenty of catering equipment available to be shared between the main house and Annexe. In the Annexe we did a couple of repairs to a drawer and curtain rail that were not in good shape. The bathroom taps leak badly in the Annexe. The pool table in the games room is terrible and needs replacing. It is very badly warped we had a laugh watching the balls migrate to the centre of the table. The pool cue supplied had no tip on it so was worthless. Overall we really enjoyed our stay but there are issues that need some investment.

Matthew

Great accommodation for a family getaway with an accurate listing. Hosts are responsive to queries.

Bryony

We had a great stay at The Druids with our family. It was clean and tidy with all amenities that we were expecting alongside plenty of quirky character! We very much enjoyed running around with the children in the garden, dipping in the hot tub and spending time in the many small and large social spaces. It may be helpful to note that the downstairs bedroom and bathroom in the annex is not super accessible as it takes a couple of slightly awkward steps up and then down to the bathroom, something I should have asked about when booking! Not a problem for most, but made us think twice about where to put my disabled grandmother.

We had a fantastic Easter weekend at this beautiful, intriguing building. It has an olde world charm about it which everyone liked very much. Our grandchildren really enjoyed exploring the many rooms at the property. Although our party consisted of grandparents, parents and children, it was as if everyone could have their own bedroom areas. We all had a lovely time in North Wales and staying at this property really made it perfect. We would recommend staying at this property and will look at booking this up next time we have a family get together.

Property was amazing Perfect for our family occasion Clean and well dressed rooms Garden was perfect for the kids Only downside was after we booked the property it dropped in price and Menai holidays wouldnt entertain our complaints as we only booked for 3 nights and could have booked for 7 nights for less ! !!!!! Would love to return and we have recommended the property to friends

We had a thoroughly enjoyable week. Very good service from the owners A few books and a couple of boardgames wouldve been great to have had at the property.

Lovely house it was very quirky with lots of places for hide and seek for the children. We had a problem with the heating and Helen the owner came straight away to sort it out. The older children loved the hot tub and the games room was a bonus. The property was well placed for getting about,and we had a nice walk to the farm shop but the road was very busy Thank you Helen it was lovely celebrating my birthday in your property

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.

Pamela

The Druids is very characterful, spacious and comfortable. It has grounds big enough for games of cricket etc. We liked the fact that the games room was outside the main house, keeping the noise level down inside! It would have been good to have had a larger hot tub. The kitchen had everything we needed but it was a bit of a squash to fit our party of 20 round the dining room table. All the bedrooms were light and attractive and most had nice views. You can walk directly down to the river and there are numerous walks in stunning countryside a short drive away. We enjoyed the circular walk around Llangollen castle. Altogether our party of 3 family generations had a very enjoyable weekend.

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 an incredible place to stay! ! So full of character and history, we felt privileged to have been able to stay. We were a group of people 20, friends with kids of all ages and it was perfect for all. Each family had plenty of space, the outdoor space was great, we had a BBQ and cooked in the kitchen. We had plenty of cookware, glasses etc and lots of space for us all to sit and eat. We also enjoyed the hot tub and games room. Beds and sofas were all comfortable, everyone slept well and relaxed. The location was great with Bala lake nearby, so we spent a day there enjoying the lake. Would love to know more about the history of the property. Thank you for having us. We will definitely come again!

The property was lovely, and the perfect place to celebrate our dad's 80th. Everyone enjoyed their stay and we were so lucky with the weather too so could enjoy sitting outside. The house is full of charm and character, with plenty of space to find a quiet space for yourself if you wanted. There was a bit of road noise from bikes, but we were aware of this when we booked, and to be expected being a former coach house at the junction of a main road. The facilities were well thought out, with both a large fridge and freezer, so plenty of room to store our food and drinks for the weekend. The kitchen was large enough to cook and prepare a meal for a large party. And the bedroom and bathrooms configuration were perfect for the number we needed. Even the hot tub was enjoyed by several people over the weekend. Having eggs, milk already in the fridge when we arrived was a nice surprise, as well as there already being some dishwasher tablets and cleaning products etc. We would recommend The Druids to anyone who is looking for a place to hold a large family gathering, we had a great time and will definitely consider it next time we have a large family get together

A perfect house for our gathering of family members from four generations. A comfortable, warm house with a well equipped kitchen, excellent bathrooms and comfortable beds. Well positioned to explore this part of Wales. We would certainly recommend The Druids for anyone looking for a house full of character to accommodate a big group of people.

One of our most successful holiday locations as a three generational group of friends and family ranging from ages 5 75. We loved the decor, all the old features and the quirkiness of the layout. The children loved running through and around the the rooms and garden, it felt very safe for them. The hot tub was a massive asset and we appreciated the fact that it was so clean and well maintained. The house was very comfortable, warm and cosy and clean. The clustering of bedrooms worked well. For us it would have been helpful if there had been a couple more twin bedded rooms as two sets of children had to share double beds. There was road noise 247, but we were warned and it was in a very handy location, so many lovely places nearby. The kitchen would have been improved by a least one very large pan and casserole dish luckily we always bring one and some soupstew bowls. Otherwise it was pretty well equipped good knives, hurrah! We are used to having a much more complete and informational house folder, it would have been nice to have a potted history of the house for example. No board games or novels on the shelves, but I am guessing they went by the wayside after Covid? So all in all, a brilliant holiday location. Thanks.

William

The cottage had no wine or beer glasses that we could find, just small water glasses. Odd for a house designed for celebrations. The heating and hot water was turned offfailed on the penultimate day of our stay. There was no warning message or reset option.

The property is excellent for a large group of people to holiday in. The main house provided everything that we needed and we were very grateful that the owner responded quickly when we couldnt find the cot and high chair. There were some minor issues with the Annex there was no TV remote, the washing machine didnt work and the plumbing was extremely noisy. We were surprised that there were no instructions for appliances or the hot tub.

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.

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!

We could see The Druids from the approaching road and all we could say was WOW! This was a weekend that we had all waited 2 years for, we originally booked to celebrate Mum and Dads 50th anniversary but COVID put a stop to that with a full lockdown. We decided to book again and belatedly celebrate the 50th anniversary combined with my 50th birthday. It was lovely for us all to finally be together and we couldn't have chosen a more perfect place. The house is amazingly beautiful, the bedrooms and bathrooms are tastefully decorated and every room has its own unique feel with the beautiful furniture. The annexe was perfect for my parents as they would have struggled in the main house up and down the stairs. The kitchen seemed to be our main congregating point and felt very homely. No one has complained of a bad back as beds were all comfortable. Plenty of dishes, cutlery, cups, glasses etc, could do with more dishwasher tablets though. It is such a big house to explore and every staircase and doorway leading somewhere leaves you amazed. The grounds are lovely and safe and the toddlers have had a great time playing outside all weekend. We are a family of 16 consisting of 4 generations, this weekend at The Druids is one that we will never forget and we have some fantastic photos and memories that will last forever.

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Attractions Near The Druids

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained at The Druids itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Denbighshire 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.

The Seaquarium - LL30 1BL

about 23 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

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.

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.

Great Orme Ancient Mines - LL30 2XG

about 29 Miles

A visit to Great Orme Ancient Mines is offers a fun and educational daytrip for families. The amazing site allows visitors to explore the copper mines which are thought to date back to the Bronze Age but were only discovered in 1987 during a landscaping project. The tours provide an insight into the way of life for miners over 3,500 years ago. A family ticket is just £16.00