Hafotty Gelynen in Maerdy near Corwen | Must-See Denbighshire Hot Tub Cottage

About Hafotty Gelynen

Hafotty Gelynen is a detached former farmhouse sitting on the outskirts of Maerdy near Corwen in Denbighshire. This spacious Welsh retreat sleeps up to 8 guests and comes with impressive countryside views that'll make your Instagram followers weep with envy. It's the perfect spot for families or friends looking to escape the daily grind.

Set in peaceful surroundings, this property gives you proper breathing space. The extensive outdoor area features a garden with lawn, decking and patio where you can soak up the Welsh countryside. The fire pit and BBQ are perfect for evening gatherings - nothing says holiday like slightly burned sausages and too many beers under the stars. And when you're done exploring, the hot tub awaits to soothe those aching muscles.

The accommodation includes four bedrooms spread across two floors. Downstairs offers a double bedroom with TV and a shower room. Upstairs you'll find a king-size bedroom with en-suite, another double and a bunk bedroom - all with TVs. There's a games room with pool table and arcade machine, a garden room and a sitting room with wood-burning stove for cosy evenings.

Nearby attractions include Corwen (6.6 miles, 15 minutes), the historic market town with shops and eateries. Llangollen (13 miles, 25 minutes) offers the stunning Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Snowdonia National Park (20 miles, 35 minutes) provides endless hiking opportunities. Bala Lake (15 miles, 30 minutes) is perfect for watersports.

Hafotty Gelynen delivers that rare combination of space, comfort and fun. The games room with pool table keeps everyone entertained when Welsh weather does its thing. Who needs five stars when you've got this much character?

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating with wood burning stove
✓ Electric oven and hob, microwave, 2 x larder fridge/freezers, Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee machine, washing machine, TV in each bedroom, the sitting room, garden room and games room, pool table, dart board, arcade machine with 2,500 games
✓ WiFi
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Additional £56 charge for logs for hot tub
✓ Travel cot, highchair and stair gate on request, cot linen and additional mattress not provided
✓ Hairdryer in each bedroom
✓ Off-road parking for four cars
✓ Enclosed garden with lawn, decking, patio, garden furniture, charcoal BBQ, fire pit and a wood fired hot tub
✓ Two well-behaved dogs welcome (pets not allowed on furniture)
✓ Dog wash outside
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 6 miles, pub 2.5 miles

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Hafotty Gelynen

Hot Tub Relaxation

The private hot tub gets rave reviews. Perfect for evening relaxation with countryside views after a day of exploring Wales.

Spacious Layout

With four bedrooms and plenty of living space, families love the room to spread out without stepping on each other's toes.

Games Room Fun

The games room with pool table and arcade machine keeps everyone entertained regardless of the weather.

Stunning Location

Guests consistently praise the peaceful rural setting and beautiful views surrounding the property.

Outdoor Space

The garden with decking, patio, fire pit and BBQ provides perfect spots for outdoor dining and evening gatherings.

Dog-Friendly

Pet owners appreciate being able to bring two dogs along to enjoy the countryside walks directly from the doorstep.

Getting To Hafotty Gelynen

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Hafotty Gelynen by car, take the A5 towards Corwen and follow signs for Maerdy. The farmhouse is located on the outskirts of Maerdy and has good access via country roads with off-road parking for four cars on arrival.

By Train

For rail travellers, the nearest station is Ruabon, approximately 18 miles away. From there, you'll need to take a taxi to the property, as public transport links are limited in this rural area.

Off-road parking for four cars

Ruabon station (18 miles)

Accessible from the A5

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Distance: 13 miles

LL20 7YQ

Bala Lake

Distance: 15 miles

LL23 7SR

Snowdonia National Park

Distance: 20 miles

LL55 4UL

Coed y Foel Woodland Walk

Distance: 7 miles

LL21 0RU

Moel Famau Country Park

Distance: 18 miles

CH7 5SH

Llangollen Canal Path

Distance: 13 miles

LL20 8TA

Corwen Town Centre

Distance: 6.6 miles

LL21 0DL

Llangollen Town Centre

Distance: 13 miles

LL20 8PN

Ruthin Town Centre

Distance: 15 miles

LL15 1DP

Local Bus Service

Distance: 6 miles

LL21 0DL

Taxi Services in Corwen

Distance: 6.6 miles

LL21 0DL

Bike Hire in Llangollen

Distance: 13 miles

LL20 8PN

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Distance: 13 miles

LL20 7YQ

Bala Lake

Distance: 15 miles

LL23 7SR

Snowdonia National Park

Distance: 20 miles

LL55 4UL

Coed y Foel Woodland Walk

Distance: 7 miles

LL21 0RU

Moel Famau Country Park

Distance: 18 miles

CH7 5SH

Llangollen Canal Path

Distance: 13 miles

LL20 8TA

Corwen Town Centre

Distance: 6.6 miles

LL21 0DL

Llangollen Town Centre

Distance: 13 miles

LL20 8PN

Ruthin Town Centre

Distance: 15 miles

LL15 1DP

Local Bus Service

Distance: 6 miles

LL21 0DL

Taxi Services in Corwen

Distance: 6.6 miles

LL21 0DL

Bike Hire in Llangollen

Distance: 13 miles

LL20 8PN

Is Hafotty Gelynen Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love the games room with pool table and arcade machine. The large garden gives them space to run around safely, while the bunk bedroom adds fun sleeping arrangements. Nearby Bala Lake offers watersports and Snowdonia has family-friendly hiking trails. The property provides a cot and highchair for little ones. TVs in all bedrooms help with rainy day entertainment.

For Couples

Couples can enjoy peaceful seclusion in this spacious farmhouse. The king-size bedroom with en-suite provides privacy, while the hot tub offers romantic evenings under the stars. The wood-burning stove creates a cozy atmosphere for quiet nights in. Nearby Llangollen has intimate restaurants and the surrounding countryside provides beautiful walks for two. Perfect for couples seeking rural tranquility.

Pet Friendly

Hafotty Gelynen welcomes two well-behaved dogs (£15 per dog). The large enclosed garden gives pets space to explore safely. Countless countryside walks start right from the doorstep. The rural location means minimal traffic concerns. Remember dogs aren't allowed on furniture and should be kept under control due to local wildlife and livestock in surrounding fields.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Hafotty Gelynen

The Owain Glyndwr Hotel

Located 6.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL21 0EH

The Corn Mill

Located 13 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL20 8PW

Tyddyn Llan Restaurant

Located 10 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL15 2JN

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Hafotty Gelynen

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Hafotty Gelynen features a private hot tub in the garden area. There is an additional £30 charge for logs for the hot tub if required.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, the cottage welcomes two well-behaved dogs with a £15 charge per dog. Dogs are not allowed on furniture and should be kept under control due to the rural location.

How many cars can park at the property?

The property offers off-road parking for four cars. This provides ample space for multiple families arriving separately.

What entertainment facilities are available?

The cottage features a dedicated games room with a pool table and arcade machine. There are also TVs in all bedrooms, WiFi throughout and a garden with BBQ and fire pit.

Is there a bedroom on the ground floor?

Yes, there is a double bedroom with TV on the ground floor, along with a shower room. This makes the property suitable for guests with limited mobility.

What cooking facilities are available?

The kitchen-diner is well-equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, two larder fridge/freezers and a Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee machine. There's also a charcoal BBQ outside.

How far is the nearest pub and shop?

The nearest pub is 2.5 miles away from the property. The closest shop is located 6 miles away, so it's advisable to bring essentials with you.

Is heating included in the price?

The property has gas central heating and a wood-burning stove. While heating is included, there is a £56 charge for logs for the wood-burning stove if required.

Hafotty Gelynen Reviews

Caroline

This is a huge lovely place with plenty of space. Really comfy beds, decent facilities and plenty of secure garden for dogs to keep safe. Unfortunately, the hottub wasnt ready on arrival when we asked for it and it took a long time and a lot of wood the next day as the watervwas freezing. By day 3 the water was not as clear and you could see a slight scum line around it as it doesnt appear to have a daily clean treatment applied so its the same water used all the time. The tv in the back room didnt work and we were advised the main shower was only running cold before we arrived. Neither really an issue as there were 2 other showers and plenty tvs. The day before we left we were asked could they come and check the shower but no point by then. The games room was great but perhaps all the dead flies and wasps could have been wiped off the sills, I did that myself. Had a nice chill time overall. The games room

Rachel

Overall it's a lovely cottage although the finish is not as good as the online photos lead you to believe. Unfortunately there are a lot of issues with the facilities & maintenance sometimes there was hot water, sometimes there wasn't, even after switching the hot water controls to permanently on it wasn't possible to control the TV in the lounge properly, you could switch it on but you couldn't change the channel the barbecue is not in a state to be used there is only one small black bin for the entire property, no recycling bins on the actual property I've never experienced that before batteries missing from remotes bulbs missing from lights missing basics such as salt & pepper cheap fittings and more and preferably better quality crockery and cutlery is needed. There is also a leak in the roof of the smaller sitting room. All in all I would not book the cottage again.

Michelle

Absolutely stunning location and property. The games room and hot tub make it an exceptional place. It is very spacious and has everything you could need. We would stay here again in a heart beat. The cows in the field next to the house were a favourite with the children, They are very entertaining to watch from the hot tub!

Great place to stay with friends and family. Plenty of room for everyone. Games room and hot tub are a great extra.

A really lovely property. Very responsive owners. Everything you need for a relaxing holiday with lots for the kids to do too. Great location.

We had a good time here for a week with all the family. Myself, my two children & their partners, two grandchildren and two dogs. We hadnt done a holiday together before. Had lots of fun and as expected a few grumps too, mainly from the older kids! Hot tub a great success and games room much appreciated youve obviously thought about whats needed when in rains in Wales, as it did, though we had sunshine too. The kitchendiner is great for home cooked family meals and the lounge spacious. And the house is in a superb peaceful rural location with beautiful views. Wonderful countryside, much enjoyed and appreciated. The other guests on site were lovely people too. The dogs loved the whole week. Im still trying to figure out what my expectations should be luxurywise inclined not to worry as the farmhouse was comfortable and it was a happy holiday for everyone

Unfortunately, the experience did not meet the advertised standards of luxury, and I would like to bring several issues to your attention. Firstly, upon arrival, we discovered a mould problem in the downstairs bedroom, which appeared to be caused by damage to the roof we took photos. The presence of mould is not only a health hazard but also completely unacceptable in any rental property, let alone one marketed as a luxury accommodation. Additionally, the same bedroom had a broken latch on the door. Moreover, the property's description did not mention that it is part of a site with other properties. This lack of disclosure affected our expectations of privacy and exclusivity, which are typically associated with luxury accommodations. I have since noticed that other guests have written reviews stating that it is misleading not to mention this aspect. We also encountered a problem with the snooker table. One of the snooker cues did not have a tip, leaving us with only one functional cue. This diminished our enjoyment of the amenities that were a key factor in our decision to choose this property. Furthermore, the lack of a tumble drier for a property that accommodates 8 people was challenging. Only one large towel and a hand towel per person and no tumble drier in Wales where it rained most days meant that we either couldnt wash the towels or had to wait a couple of days for the towels to dry. The same issue for the hot tub towels. This lack appliance or provision of more towels added to our overall dissatisfaction with the stay. The area was lovely for visiting waterfalls and day trips, which we very much enjoyed.

Olivia

Overall we had a fab time away! beautiful house and beautiful surroundings. hosts responded efficiently when we needed more logs! just a few minor things, there was only one hand towelbath mat provided per bathroom. main bathroom was perfect but downstairs shower isnt great in terms of pressure and kept going hotcold. oven isnt amazing but does the job eventually, and dishwasher doesnt clean things properly, so we had to re wash and wash everything when we arrived. still did not ruin the holiday at all! however, by the end of our third and final night the hot tub was very cloudy and unpleasant smelling

Theresa

We stayed here over the May Bank Holiday weekend, we were a party of 6 adults . Just to point out there is one way in & one way out. You also have to cross a field to get access to the property using a gate as there are livestock using the field which needs opening & closing . The property was lovely & clean with a dishwasher which wasn't on the list & an iron & ironing board too. The games room could do with a bit of a clean & the log burning hot tub takes along while to heat up but once heated it good. We had an issue with the down stairs bathroom in that the shower thermostat wasn't working properly scolding hot then freezing cold the next. We did report it but with being bank holiday maintenance couldn't come & fix it. This didn't spoil our break there & we enjoyed our stay & the games room.

Isabelle

A beautiful property with the most idyllic views. It was the prefect family get away.

Annabel

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the house. It didn't bother us but it should be pointed out in the description for those who want privacy that the house sits on a site alongside another large barn conversion as well as other huts dotted about. The house was very comfortable and clean in the main the sofas needed a good sweep underneath them and there was a blood stain on the duvet in the ensuite bedroom. Bathrooms nice and shiny though. The log burner was great but it should come with a warning that the handle gets extremely hot looking at reviews, I am not the first to have burnt myself. Also, worth noting that the hot tub takes hours to heat to a desirable temperature, and a lot of logs! The sink in the main upstairs bathroom is leaking underneath luckily we spotted the bowl in the cupboard just as it was about to overflow needs fixing. Also, the pillowcase in one of the bedrooms has a tear along the seam which needs stitchingreplacing. All in all, with a few small improvements, this would be 1010 and we would definitely return.

Booked this for my mums 60th we had an absolutely lovely stay, we would definitely stay here again. . absolutely gorgeous house and surroundings. Very clean and everything you could need. We were unsure at first with the heating and a lovely man came out within minutes and helped. Couldnt recommend enough especially for larger groupsfamilies.

Andrew

We had an enjoyable family get together.

Nicholas

Overall a beautiful cottage in a very beautiful setting. There were some things that stopped it being a 5 star stay. We were disappointed to discover the other properties on site as this was not clear in the listing. We were looking for a whole property in an isolated location, not to have a group of 14 people staying right next door. There is also a leak in the roof in one of the bedrooms, several of the dining room chairs are falling apart and the utensils in the kitchen are lacking and what is there is poor quality.

Shaffia

Beautiful place and we loved it. There are things which could be improved. Provide a heatproof glove when handling the hot tub or log burner as it resulted in one of us burning our fingers badly. There is no first aid box which we needed at this time and no information about it in the handbook on where to locate it if there was on, we did look everywhere for one though. There needs to be slip proof mats or something on the hot tub steps as they are extremely slippery, it resulted in two of us falling really badly with one of us having a bruise all Down their leg. False information about take away delivery services too by a member off staff which resulted in one of our family members having to make a 40mile trip to bring us food as we all had a drink and could not drive.

We've had a wonderful week with family in this lovely property. ..clean, warm, spacious, well equipped and comfortable. The games room and hot tub were a bonus for the darker Autumn evenings perhaps consider a door to keep it a bit warmer. Centrally situated for everything we wanted to do...Snowdon, biking at Coed y Brenin, Llandudno and Llangollen. We would happily return recommed to others

Great property for family holiday. This is the third time we have booked it. Facilities at the cottage are excellent and beautiful quiet location with amazing views. Near to Snowdonia National Park great for activities and sightseeing.

Just absolutely amazing! Cant fault a single thing! I will definitely be coming back here again!!!

Damian

Absolutely brilliant

Leanne

The property was fantastic. There was 7 of us stay and there was plenty of room and was like a home from home. Nice and quite and was good to relax in the hot tub. Zip World Conway falls and carting not far away and visited Conway castle and Llandudno. Lovely house and was clean and comfy.

We have just stayed at the property as a Family of 8. The Building, amenities and grounds of Hafotty Gelynen were beautifully well kept. The Maintenance were more than helpful when it came to requesting more logs for the hot tub. I highly recommend staying at this remote luxury retreat!! The weather was absolutely glorious during our stay too! The only down side due to NO fault of the ownersmanagement is the insects during warmer weather. Many horseflies due to rural location of property so stock up on Insect Repellent for yourself and Family. Other than this.. MARVELOUS!!

Over all property amazing thank you for a lovely holiday. A couple of minor points we didnt find the information until the last day please could it be left on the kitchen table in future? The main bathroom drain doesnt cope with water from the shower..

Darren

Lovely property, beautiful rural location and good facilities. There were a few things which could do with some attention, we felt it lacked the luxury feel, a small teacoffee caddy and a pint of milk in fridge is nice to find after a long journey, listing said gas bbq, it was charcoal so couldn't use it on arrival as none provided, spard loo roll in each bathroom would be good. The cottage needed repainting as there was peeling paint in most of the rooms, shower head adjustment in main bathroom was broken and grouting dirty, TV remote in master bedroom is faulty and every toilet roll holder is loose. The games room was dirty, bird muck on floors, windows and seating, the windows were also thick with flies, I appreciate this is open to the outdoors but it had not been cleaned prior to our arrival. This is a fantastic location to stay but just feel it needs that extra bit of polish to warrant the luxury name tag and price.

The cottage was very clean , and the location was very rural and quiet. Would have liked one of the television to have been a smart telly . But this didnt detract from our stay. Lovely cottage.

Melanie

8 of us stayed this weekend, and it snowed heavily. After seeing previous reviews about being cold i was worried but there was nothing to be worried about! The full house was perfectly comfortably warm, the log fire added extra cosiness. Beds were clean and comfortable. Bathrooms clean. Games room perfect. Lights lit up outside at night looked so cute. We were all very happy.

Sylvia

We were pretty appalled with what we had to deal with when we stayed at this property. We asked for the hot tub to be warmed up and ready to use when we got there. It was freezing cold and took us a whole day to finally get it warm enough to get in. We had zero heating or hot water the entire weekend and when trying to get in touch with the owners who left numbers in the welcome pack we heard nothing back. We were freezing the entire time we were there and couldn't even warm up in a bath or shower. We left early and have been left very unhappy and disappointed with our trip. Will not be visiting again.

Robert

Peace and quiet with wonderful views.

Stevie

We had an amazing stay at Haffoty Gelynen. On arrival the property was spotless, the facilities were fantastic. The only small things I would point out, was the hot tub took a very long time to heat up, we had asked for it to be preheated but the fire had already gone out by the time we arrived so we couldnt really use it until the second day. If you are over 6ft you may struggle with the low door frames. I should point out that these were very minor things in comparison to what was an excellent stay. The road up the the cottage is quite difficult to navigate so we could only really venture out by car but this wasnt really a problem for us. A couple of our guests went for walks but the walk back was quite difficult. We wouldnt hesitate to recommend this property and hope we can return again.

Philip

Excellent property. Very well equipped, excellent quality of finish and furniture. The outside area is stunning. Great hot tub and games room. The hot tub takes a long time to heat up!

I would just like to thank the owners of Hafotty Gelynen for a lovely stay. We were staying there with my two brothers and their partners and we all had a great time, we didn't want to leave! My two children loved spending quality time with family all under one roof and the facilities were great, they had many games of pool and enjoyed use of the hot tub. The house was lovely and clean and very cosy, the Christmas decorations were an extra special touch for us and added some magic to our stay for the children. Thank you again.

The chair in the kitchen has not been repaired since highlighted in an Oct review and one of our party trapped their finger whilst positioning themselves at the table causing an injury. We secured the downstairs toilet seat that was still loose, just needed a little maintenance. A real shame that we could not use the games room as it was to cold and unheated and would have been great to do so as we had a lot of wet weather. Needs to be made clearer in the house specifications.

Toilet seat down stairs loose, a chair at table had a loose seat. Light in down stairs bedroom not bright enough Overall lovely house in beautiful setting. We had a wonderful week and our two dogs enjoyed all the near by walks. Games room definitely needs heater for the colder months

Caroline

Lovely comfortable house however a few things certainly not to luxury standard . . Most kitchen utensils needed cleaning again, for example egg flipkitchen turner still had food on it, yuk, as did the whisk and some cutlery!!! Cutlery was grubby, spoon tray was stained but easily cleanedby ourselves, grill shelf not tray greasy & no egg cups and a distinct lack of glasses considering the house sleeps 8. Great idea to have an extra fridge but the handle is snapped so is a pain to open. Old pair of socks not ours found in ground floor bedroom drawers and thrown away!! Rather nasty!! Nice house but would never return and not to a luxury standard, more like posh Hoseasons. Just as a side note whilst the house is very comfortable the ground floor bathroom size of a cupboard is at the other end of the house to the ground floor bedroom which is not really a problem but not ideal and probably due to the limitations of conversion of an old farmhouse. Its a nice standard of living that the house now enjoys with some lovely views. The outside space at the secluded end is very nice. Sykes photos do show the sides of the converted stablescattle sheds which other people holiday in, they are very close to the front door of this house. If youre looking for seclusion its not for you. Internet wifi when available was good but was not reliable, perhaps just coincidence that it was often not available during poor weather if this is important to you. 34G service is good. TVs are not smart which is rather old technology if you rely on streaming services, possible due to unreliable internet.

Absolute lovely property and perfect for me and my family very private. Beautiful views and accommodation and facilities perfect would definitely stay again .

Catherine

We had a great holiday in this beautiful house and setting. Road leading to the house is very tight we were in a minibus, but soon got used to it!! House is beautiful, scenery gorgeous! Sheep like bulldogs, standing in the road! Would definitely recommend!!

Abigail

Michelle

Fantastic place. Has everything you need. We will book again.

Tazzmin

Everything was fab! If i was to pick at something Maybe an outdoor heater for the colder months in the games area, but nothing a coat and fluffy socks wont sort out

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Hafotty Gelynen, Maerdy

About Hafotty Gelynen

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Hot Tub Relaxation

Spacious Layout

Games Room Fun

Stunning Location

Outdoor Space

Dog-Friendly

Getting To Hafotty Gelynen

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Hafotty Gelynen Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Owain Glyndwr Hotel

The Corn Mill

Tyddyn Llan Restaurant

Frequently Asked Questions

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