The Mill House | Carrog | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.6★

12 Guests
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

37 Customer Review(s)

Paul
November 2024

“Superb house, glorious grounds, more than ample parking.”

Perfect for a family holiday and as a base to explore this part of Wales.

Perfect for a family holiday and as a base to explore this part of Wales.

- Paul, November 2024
Joan October 2024

“The welcome items were a nice surprise.”

The property was clean and comfortable and the contents of the kitchen met all our need

- Joan, October 2024
Andrew August 2024

“A very spacious house, easily accommodating my large family of 6 adults and 7 grandchildren.”

The large garden was an absolute delight for the children to play in. Set in an area of outstanding beauty, it was an excellent base from which to explore the sights of North Wales. There were,however, 3 issues: 1. It is very easy to miss the immediate turn down the lane towards the house as the sign was very small, only on one side of the lane (so not visible if approaching in the opposite direction) and, at the time of our holiday, was partially obscured by overgrown foliage; 2. We noted that maintenance work was carried out in the property in our absence and without our knowledge - the courtesy of a phone call or email about this would have been appreciated; 3. Provision of a dust pan and brush is essential as not always practical to use the hoover all the time.

- Andrew, August 2024
John July 2024

“Great place and ideal for a family holiday.”

The house had loads of space and the garden was amazing and perfect for the children and dogs. The addition of a BBQ was great as were the unexpected collection of games and jigsaws found in the living room. The house itself was beautiful offering plenty of comfortable space for everyone. We did have a problem with the hot water on one day of the holiday but we contacted the lovely Alison (as the house information pack advised) and it was sorted out within the hour. The only thing that we noticed was that the bathrooms were a little tired. The shower head in the main bathroom was a little loose which resulted in water having to be mopped up regularly and the toilet seat in the downstairs bathroom was very loose. Also the lights above the mirrors upstairs and downstairs were out as was the wall light in the downstairs bedroom. Probably not something that would be noticed when you were cleaning between guests but maybe could be mentioned in if a visitors book was provided. Also the addition of a dust pan to go with the floor brush would have made it easier to sweep up the inevitable dust and bits that appear without having to get out the Henry Hoover. These are small issues that didn’t detract from a great holiday location.

- John, July 2024
Becky April 2024

“I booked this property as a surprise for my husbands 40th birthday.”

The property and grounds are amazing! It had everything we were looking for and our whole group had a great time. The location is ideal as everything is in a good distance. We would definitely return again. Thank you!!

- Becky, April 2024
Emma March 2024

“We had a lovely stay at the Mill House.”

The house was comfortable for 3 families and is well equipped. The garden was perfect for the children and dogs to run around in. We will be back!

- Emma, March 2024
John December 2023

“A clean and roomy property suiting our family party of 12.”

A spacious garden which the grandchildren enjoyed. Tiled and wooden floorings were helpful for our pet dog. A well located property in the Dee valley with local walks and in the village of Carrog with a friendly pub. Our family really enjoyed their stay. Thank you.

- John, December 2023
Melvyn May 2023

“There were 6 adults, 5 children and 2 dogs in our party.”

The property was the perfect size for us and the large garden was great for playing games. The property is well equipped with ample cutlery and crockery and well furnished. Although it was not noted in the information from Sykes there is a Barbeque which we did use. Whilst we were able to get programmes for the kids on TV we could not work out how to get live TV but this was not a real issue for us. The address information did not give the correct location on all satnav systems. It is noted as "Dairy Farms" on Google maps. Using "what3words" the address to use is "picture.promising.arching" which takes you to the gate. The purpose of our trip was for some of us to go on Velocity 2 at Penrhyn Quarry and to visit Portmeirion which were just over 1 hr away and both are unmissable. As a bonus the weather was perfect all the time we were there.

- Melvyn, May 2023
Sue December 2022

“We have stayed at the Mill House before and it has always been fantastic for our large family and dogs.”

Lots of room for everyone to spread out or come together for games. Alison is a lovely lady and is always there to help with any issues. The garden is a wonderful asset the dogs and 2 year old great grandson had a wonderful time in it whether it was torrential rain or sunshine! Highly recommend

- Sue, December 2022
Susan November 2022

“Lovely house.”

Great location. Nice and quiet. Huge garden. Comfy beds Will definitely book again

- Susan, November 2022
Dylan October 2022

“We had a lovely short stay at Felin Carrog.”

- Dylan, October 2022
Denis September 2022

“In a beautiful location.”

Very well equipped property inside but outside area could do with a little TLC, only a little though eg Paintwork on the outside of the property, tidy up on the outskirts of the land. Saying that we had a perfect family 80th birthday celebration and were able to use the grounds for our games etc. as the weather was great also. Would certainly book this property again.

- Denis, September 2022
Paul August 2022

“Large comfortable detached property with good outside seating areas and garden; nice views to hills; quiet.”

Spacious rooms downstairs; bedroom space for our party of 6 adults and 5 children, including adapted ensuite on ,ground floor which we appreciated. (But lacked a toilet brush). Adequate kitchen with attached breakfast area which can be hot when sunny. Good location with interesting sites to visit and outdoor facilities such as swimming and paddle-boarding in nearby river. Shops and restaurants nearby in Llangollen, including an excellent wine shop.

- Paul, August 2022
Sally July 2022

“It was difficult for us and our families to find.”

The instructions on the Sykes website are inaccurate. A sign at the end of the road needs to be reinstated as per the website. The garden area was fabulous for our grandchildren and dog. The area was beautiful and there was plenty to do nearby. We reported to your very helpful caretaker, Alison, that our shower door was leaky. She and her friend Annette are helpful and conscientious.

- Sally, July 2022
Tamara March 2022

“The best property in best place in natyre with my Family !”

Everyone happy ! Thank you We will back soon again!

- Tamara, March 2022
Stephen February 2022

“A marvelous stay in the middle of the storm .”

Plenty of room for us. The short walk to the Grouse was worth it . good basic food reasonably priced . Will come again.

- Stephen, February 2022
Wendy December 2021

“We had an amazing stay for Christmas and will be returning.”

Such a beautiful place. Great facilities and ideal for a large group. It was great for our dogs. Thank you for the lovely Christmas tree.

- Wendy, December 2021
Paul November 2021

“A beautiful, clean and well furnished cottage with a huge garden.”

Our family party of 10 ranging from 18 months to 98 years all had a fabulous stay. The house was spotlessly clean and lovely and warm and welcoming when we returned from a days exploring and the garden was much enjoyed for games of frisbee. The local pub has good beer and food and we had pre- booked a table as we were a large party. Ideal area for walking and visiting nearby Corwen. Chirk castle is definitely worth a visit. We plan to book Mill House again next year

- Paul, November 2021
Jennie November 2021

“Beautiful house ideal for our family gathering.”

Lovely enclosed garden and views We all really enjoyed our stay.

- Jennie, November 2021
Paul August 2021

“It's the 3rd time my family and I have been to the cottage and we have a really good time.”

The location is great and the huge field is brilliant for the kids and dogs. There are enough rooms to meet our needs too. However, in the 3 years we have noticed nothing has really been done to the place. We think it could use a bit of TLC. We have already searched to go back next year and it has gone up by £500 and we are getting to the point of thinking if it is worth it now and we'll probably look to go elsewhere.

- Paul, August 2021
Craig September 2020

“Fabulous house with such large grounds, brilliant for our 2 dogs who loved the field.”

Very relaxing and perfect location with places of interest only a few miles drive either way.

- Craig, September 2020
Pradeep Lal August 2020

“The Millhouse is an amazing property with a nice lawn big enough to drive a car around.”

The cottage was well occupied with all the necessary furniture, white goods, and items like BBQ, wood burner. There is an outside dining area and also a nice conservatory. It is in a very nice location, excellent for local exploration and also very near the river Dee. My only negative comment is regarding cleanliness, the property could have been cleaned a bit more, the carpets were bit dusty and the cobwebs were not removed fully. I highly recommend this property for a group of 10-12 people.

- Pradeep Lal, August 2020
George December 2019

“Mill House is ideal for large family groups or friends.”

We had a fantastic time with our grandkids. Loads of space for them to explore and play. House is basic but well equipped, just right for small children. So pleased we have rebooked for same time next year.

- George, December 2019
Huma August 2019

“We had a great time.”

The accommodation was very comfortable and adequate for a large group. Outside space was amazing Thank a lot

- Huma, August 2019
Linda June 2019

“We had a few minor issues but reported them & someone came on same day to fix.”

We loved the large safe lawn for our 2 dogs. The property is slightly dated but provided modern facilities. An ideal base for exploring North Wales before coming back to a lovely secluded spot.

- Linda, June 2019
Jessica March 2019

“The house was absolutely amazing!”

We stayed here with 13 people in total (9 adults 4 kids) and none of us felt cramped there was plenty of room for all of us at the dinner table and the garden was beautiful and very large so we played a game of rounders! We will definitely be back to stay again.

- Jessica, March 2019
Tommy November 2018

“Really liked the cottage but there was a leak in the conservatory that came from the roof”

- Tommy, November 2018
Christopher October 2018

“There were 8 people staying.”

The house was extremely comfortable and afforded us plenty of space. A good supply of crockery, cutlery, glassware and kitchen equipment was well received by all. Heating and hot water when required was perfect. Ideally situated for visiting other places in the region in the beautiful Dee Valley.

- Christopher, October 2018
Jacqui August 2018

“Overall the holiday was wonderful.”

The property however is really in need of updating and a proper clean in particular the bathrooms and toilets which are badly stained (black grouting etc_) BBQ could not be used as it was filthy from last family who let the house, furniture in the garden was damaged/chairs etc.. Apart from this the house is great, but the lack of cleanliness was a let down. Just really needs some TLC. Thanks

- Jacqui, August 2018
William July 2018

“Mill house is an excellently situated location offering more than enough room and comfort for a relaxing holiday.”

We were surprised at the space available and the dog loved it. We toured around the local area, and made use of local pub restaurants, and it met all of our expectations.

- William, July 2018
Alastair June 2018

“Unfortunately, my wife & I were unable to join our relatives for this holiday because I was diagnosed s having cancer.”

However our friends tell us that they were somewhat disappointed over the rather tired look of the property & in particular were irritated by the lack of hooks & shelves in the en suites. As a group we have had cottage holidays for over 10 years & only had to complain once before so this whinge is not typical! We always select 4 or 5 star properties so while there were good points about the cottage these relatively minor omissions were as I say didappointing & not what we epect from Sykes Cottages. Alastair MacSorley

- Alastair, June 2018
Janette June 2018

“We thought the TV was a bit small for the size of the lounge.”

Other than that, we had a brilliant time. Janette Woolrich and family

- Janette, June 2018
Gerry May 2018

“This review should be read in conjunction with "The Dairy" feedback as we rented both properties for our family get-together.”

Although this was the first time we have used Mill House for the number of people staying the kitchen was extremely small. The gardens, wooden furniture excluding, were magnificent for all but especially the youngsters and as we were blessed with wonderful weather it made up for some of the niggles. As with The Dairy the comments regarding towels and garden furniture also apply here. Indeed some of the garden furniture was broken and unusable. There was also a problem with one double bed which had an old spring frame base which was very noisy. My sister and brother in law had to put the mattress on the floor to get a decent night's sleep. This was reported to the caretaker on departure. WiFi access in both properties was intermittent.

- Gerry, May 2018
Janice March 2018

“The cottage was in a beautiful setting and was ideal for all our needs especially with my disabled mother.”

- Janice, March 2018
Susan January 2018

“The best part was that we hired all three cottages and the whole family would ...”

The best part was that we hired all three cottages and the whole family would come to ours for drinks and food as we had the bigger property it was exactly what i wanted to happen the house was amazing thank you

- Susan, January 2018
Carl May 2017

“Amazing place to stay unfortunately the photos on the website don't do it ...”

Amazing place to stay unfortunately the photos on the website don't do it justice the garden is perfect and the house amazing

- Carl, May 2017
Melanie December 2016

“Perfect location and size for our family week for 11 people .”

Would like a week end only next time as family could only stay for 2 nights

- Melanie, December 2016

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Summary

Five bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x ground floor twin (zip/link, can be double on request) with en-suite walk-in bath, basin and WC, 1 x family room with 1 double and 1 single with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room with 3 singles (two zip/link, can be double on request), 1 x childrens bunks
Bathroom with freestanding bath, hand-held shower, separate shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room with balcony
Sitting room with electric stove
Conservatory.
Oil central heating with electric stove
Electric range oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate
Ample off road parking
Lawned garden with patio and furniture
Two well-behaved pets welcome at a charge of £25.00 per pet
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 3 miles, pub 5 mins walk
Note: The ground floor en-suite bathroom is fully accessible with walk-in bath, grab handles and alarm cord
Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £200.00
Note: Please refrain from charging electric vehicles at the property, there is electric charging points located at Corwyn Rhug Estate Farm roughly 5 minutes away

The property

The Mill House is an elegant Edwardian house which offers spacious and modern accommodation in a peaceful setting, close to the River Dee in North Wales.

The cottage offers flexible sleeping arrangements with four first floor bedrooms offering a variety of bed configurations, and a ground floor twin bedroom and bathroom which may be suitable for accompanied wheelchair users.

There is a well-equipped kitchen with a range cooker and a morning breakfast room, and a dining room which has a balcony leading to beautiful mature gardens.

The sitting room provides plenty of comfortable sofas to relax on where you can kick back and chat late into the evening.

A delightfully furnished holiday home for a large family vacation.

Note: This property is next to Refs 940975 and 940976, together they sleep 25.

Carrog Mill Cottages

These three holiday homes are situated in a peaceful location on the edge of the North Wales village of Carrog, in between the popular towns of Corwen and Llangollen. The properties are made up of a detached farmhouse and two barn conversions, which individually or together, can offer families and groups of friends an excellent base for discovering this wonderful part of the country. The cottages are situated down a private lane but are just a few minutes’ walk from the village of Carrog which is home to a friendly pub serving good food where you can sit and dine whilst overlooking the River Dee and the beautiful rolling hills across the valley. The village is also home to a station on the Llangollen Heritage Steam Railway line, so why not step back in time and pop on a steam train to Llangollen, home to a white-water rafting centre, an annual Eisteddfod and the World Heritage Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Alternatively, head to Corwen, a lovely market town with a good selection of shops and pubs. Drive past Corwen to the Rhug Estate and its fabulous organic farm shop and restaurant, or head deeper into Wales to discover Bala Lake, Betws-y-Coed and the whole of the Snowdonia National Park. These comfortable cottages will provide a holiday that will live long in the memory.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

CARROG

Corwen 3 miles; Llangollen 8 miles; Bala 14 miles.

Carrog is a very pretty village set on the banks of the River Dee which is home to a local pub that serves food, as well the Carrog Bridge which was built in 1660. It is a quaint picturesque village in the county of Denbighshire and is surrounded by the Berwyn Mountain range offering spectacular views. The Carrog steam railway station is part of the Llangollen Railway which runs from Corwen to Llangollen. Corwen is immersed in history and heritage; learn about Owain Glyndwr, the self-proclaimed Prince of Wales, explore beautiful Rug Chapel and Langar Church, or climb through the heather to one of the most important Iron Age hill forts, Caer Drewyn, built around 800 BC. Take a horse-drawn canal boat from Llangollen and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pontcysyllte, Britain’s largest aqueduct. Visit the National Trust properties of Chirk Castle and Erdigg, explore the atmospheric ruins of Cistercian Valle Crucis Abbey and Castell Dinas Brân. Foodies can visit the nearby Rhug Estate, one of the largest organic properties in the UK and dine at Tyddyn Llan in nearby Llandrillo, considered to be one of Wales' finest restaurants.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Superb house, glorious grounds, more than ample parking.”

“The welcome items were a nice surprise.”

“A very spacious house, easily accommodating my large family of 6 adults and 7 grandchildren.”

“Great place and ideal for a family holiday.”

“I booked this property as a surprise for my husbands 40th birthday.”

“We had a lovely stay at the Mill House.”

“A clean and roomy property suiting our family party of 12.”

“There were 6 adults, 5 children and 2 dogs in our party.”

“We have stayed at the Mill House before and it has always been fantastic for our large family and dogs.”

“Lovely house.”

“We had a lovely short stay at Felin Carrog.”

“In a beautiful location.”

“Large comfortable detached property with good outside seating areas and garden; nice views to hills; quiet.”

“It was difficult for us and our families to find.”

“The best property in best place in natyre with my Family !”

“A marvelous stay in the middle of the storm .”

“We had an amazing stay for Christmas and will be returning.”

“A beautiful, clean and well furnished cottage with a huge garden.”

“Beautiful house ideal for our family gathering.”

“It's the 3rd time my family and I have been to the cottage and we have a really good time.”

“Fabulous house with such large grounds, brilliant for our 2 dogs who loved the field.”

“The Millhouse is an amazing property with a nice lawn big enough to drive a car around.”

“Mill House is ideal for large family groups or friends.”

“We had a great time.”

“We had a few minor issues but reported them & someone came on same day to fix.”

“The house was absolutely amazing!”

“Really liked the cottage but there was a leak in the conservatory that came from the roof”

“There were 8 people staying.”

“Overall the holiday was wonderful.”

“Mill house is an excellently situated location offering more than enough room and comfort for a relaxing holiday.”

“Unfortunately, my wife & I were unable to join our relatives for this holiday because I was diagnosed s having cancer.”

“We thought the TV was a bit small for the size of the lounge.”

“This review should be read in conjunction with "The Dairy" feedback as we rented both properties for our family get-together.”

“The cottage was in a beautiful setting and was ideal for all our needs especially with my disabled mother.”

“The best part was that we hired all three cottages and the whole family would ...”