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Visit the beautiful dog friendly beach of Talacre (7miles away)
Walk the stunning mountains of the Clwydian Range
For shopping and sightseeing visit the historic walls of Chester City
For a day by the lake paddleboarding visit Bala Lake
Spend a day at Eryri which is Wales' largest National Park and home to Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
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42 / 46  Visit the beautiful dog friendly beach of Talacre (7miles away)
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44 / 46  For shopping and sightseeing visit the historic walls of Chester City
45 / 46  For a day by the lake paddleboarding visit Bala Lake
46 / 46  Spend a day at Eryri which is Wales' largest National Park and home to Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

Nerse Farm Smithy

Holywell (2.5 mlsN), North Wales
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Semi-detached Welsh farmhouse in a great location with lovely views
  • Relax in the snug with its wood burner or get competitive in the games room with its pool table
  • Choose from three attractive outdoor areas to unwind in and enjoy the lovely hot tub
Property code: 89614

An elegant farmhouse located at the end of a private driveway and surrounded by an extensive lawned garden; this secluded rural hideaway near Holywell is the perfect escape for that special family or group gathering with your favourite tufty-pawed pals. Endlessly energetic pups will have a ball bounding along the shores of Prestatyn Beach, before flopping down in front of the log burner in the snug for an evening doze. North Wales has many dog friendly beaches.

This attractive property is brimming with sleek country home details and boasts exposed stonework walls, wooden beamed ceilings, and rich, warm tones throughout. Step into the inviting lobby where you can perch at the poseur table with an aperitif or venture through to the light-dappled lounge and sink onto the spacious corner sofa. Treat your hungry hounds to a hearty supper in the farmhouse kitchen and potter with a glass of wine, then gather the rest of the pack to wine and dine around the feature oak table. There is also a handy utility for storing muddy boots and sandy leads. Hit up the pool table in the games room or retreat to the cosy snug where you can throw a log on the wood burner and settle in with a family film and puppy cuddles. Get some beauty rest in the sleeping areas upstairs with a king-size, a flexible twin room, and a bright double. Curious canines can enjoy a leafy front garden, a large rear lawn for zoomies, and a side patio with a charcoal BBQ. Pop in the hot tub after a day of long walkies to rest those aching limbs.

Soak in the rich heritage of Holywell and spot the iconic 7th-century Winefride’s Holy Well then settle in for a lunch with the dog-loving locals, within 2.5 miles. Gear up for a scenic scamper along the dramatic Clwydian Range, 10 miles, or head for the dune-backed shores of Ffrith Beach where Fido can sniff, roll, and paddle to his heart’s content, 9 miles.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 zip-and-link twin (can be made into super-king on request)
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 wet room with shower and WC, 1 bathroom with shower over bath, and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave and dishwasher
  • Utility boot room with fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV in the lounge and snug
  • Front garden with seating and rear garden with, lawn and established borders; paved patio with garden furniture and charcoal BBQ
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Games room with pool table
  • Lockable shed for bikes, space for canoe and paddleboard storage in the garden
  • Beach 8.5 miles, shop 3 miles and pub/restaurant 0.5 miles
  • Hot Tub available
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Hayley Hammersley

This property is personally managed by Hayley.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Mackenzie 5th April 2024

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We had the best week!! Weather was horrendous but it didn't stop us from enjoying the area and the house. It was very well equipped, with baking trays, muffin tins etc. Only things missing was a scale or measuring cups/spoons. We went into Chester which had fantastic shopping and eating options and the most dog friendly place ever! The Druiden pub Read moreis a 10 minute walk away, has recently been taken over and renovated and we had 2 very good meals there. Incredible bar selection and Dog friendly. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 2nd April 2024

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Cottage lovely, very spacious with all the comforts from home. The paddock was great for the dog to have a good run around. Kids loved the pool table and hot tub. Its close enough to places to eat/entertain. Quite close to a busy road but noise did not bother us. Only slight negative is it is advertised as dog friendly but dogs only allowed in kitcRead morehen and porch. As dog cant run freely downstairs, first night she barked a bit as being locked away is not typical for our dog. Otherwise lovely Hide

Reviewed by Lucinda 27th February 2024

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Lovely hosts beautiful cottage

Reviewed by Gary 2nd February 2024

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Lovely and comfortable. Love it. We had a lovely stay, it was perfect for me, my husband, my son, and our 3 golden retrievers,even our Grandaughter , and her boyfriend came and stayed with us to make use of the hot tub. They loved it. Its absolutely perfect in every way. We have stayed in lots of cottages over the years, this one is the best. ThankRead moreyou to the lovely owners Clare and Dave. Hide

Reviewed by Heidi 18th January 2024

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We loved this place. Clare was very helpful. There was plenty of space and the dogs loved the gardens. The German Shepherd loved the field too. Everywhere was spotless and we would definitely recommend it. Wed love to go back in summer.

Reviewed by Liesa 30th December 2023

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What a beautiful cottage this is. Very comfortable and spacious. Hot tub amazing. 2 large and 1 smaller double room. A paddock for the dog to run around and she loved it. Can not wait to go back

Reviewed by Lindsay 22nd December 2023

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Beautiful holiday home with very friendly and helpful owners. We had a lovely welcome basket on arrival and the house had been decorated for Christmas as we stayed over the Christmas period. There was a petrol station just down the road and nice walks and pubs a short drive away. The hot tub was amazing, nice temperature and was maintained throughoRead moreut our stay. There were also nice ground walks for my dog, there is a big field to the side of the property. Thank you for a lovely stay. Hide

Reviewed by Mireille Claire 20th October 2023

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Absolutely stunning home. We had a fantastic family break and wanted for nothing. A lovely welcome basket was waiting for us on arrival. Perfect location for visiting the beautiful welsh countryside. Can't recommend highly enough. Clare the owner was extremely helpful too.

Reviewed by Penny 9th October 2023

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Excellent house. Owner really helpful. Had amazing stay. Kitchen equipment state of the art. Bedrooms roomy and airy. Choice of two gardens and field to let your dogs roam in. One word Fantastic. Would we return again, YES.

Reviewed by Bianca 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Simon 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Desmond 1st September 2023

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Had a lovely week at Nerse Farm. Cleanliness was to a high standard. Plenty of utensils and cutlery in the kitchen. Even supplied with spare batteries and light bulbs if needed. Ample space outside, gardens and a field for dogs to roam. Comfortable beds in all bedrooms together with comfortable and ample seating about the house. A bonus with the gaRead moremes room. Certainly value for money. Location was ideal for visiting all the coastal towns in North Wales. Will definitely visit again if needed. Hide

Reviewed by Jill 18th August 2023

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Reviewed by Joanne 30th June 2023

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Beautiful holiday home. Very spacious - plenty of room for everyone. Stylishly furnished and extremely clean. The kitchen was also better stocked than your average holiday home! The garden wasn't quite as dog-secure as we were hoping. The bars of the fencing around the field are quite widely spaced out and we didn't trust our dog not to escape. TheRead morere's a busy road on the other side. Great location, with woods just down the road. Lots of beautiful beaches and forest walks a short(ish) drive away. Hide

Reviewed by Louise 23rd June 2023

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A really lovely large house with plenty of room for guests to spread out in. A quiet location but close to lots of places to visit. Plenty of outside space for those with dogs and gardens stunning. For those that need internet connection -Wi-Fi brilliant. We liked the movie/play room for nights when it was raining. All in all a great stay.

Reviewed by Robert 9th June 2023

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A great host, a great property and a great holiday - Thank you! 5*****

Reviewed by Robin 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Anita 28th May 2023

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brilliant location fantastic host amazing facilities :) We loved it Anita

Reviewed by Karen 19th May 2023

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We stayed for a week Friday to Friday. The owner clare was very helpful and told me if we needed anything just give her a call. The land around the house was perfect and secure for our dog who is a big dog. The field on the side was his favourite place. The seating areas were perfect for sitting and reading or just chilling. Then you have the houseRead more everything you need was there. It was just perfect for us and we will definitely be returning. Location is perfect for all the popular places. Hide

Reviewed by Jacqueline 6th May 2023

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Absolute fantastic time here at this beautifully immaculate house clare the owner is a lovely lady who care that her quest have a lovely time, the welcome pack was amazing and thank you for the lovely anniversary gift you left in the basket so very thoughtful. The ground to the house is fantastic for dogs and beautiful kept a very much enjoyed hot Read moretub, all amenities were spot on. I would recommend this place to anyone want to have a love break with all the home comforts Hide

Reviewed by Ann-Maria 28th April 2023

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Lovely cottage, plenty of spacious comfortable rooms for a large family. Log fire if needed, giving it even more of a homely feel. Games room is great for all the family. Plenty of seating in the Kitchen and Front room too. We love to cook, there was ample space. Large hot tub to relax in. Outdoor space is vast, a great field beside the cottage forRead more children to play safely. Lots of places to visit all within a short drive. Lovely country walks. Clare was very helpful. We would come back to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Lee 17th February 2023

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Fantastic cottage in a great location. I really cannot think of anything more you could want from a holiday cottage. Will be booking again.

Reviewed by Steven 10th February 2023

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Wonderful cottage. Very friendly hosts. Really enjoyed our stay. Those considering a visit you won't be disappointed.

Reviewed by Kieon 22nd December 2022

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My family and I Absolutely loved the time we spent at Nerse Farm cottage over the Christmas holidays. The cottage is simply flawless and with the owner Clare, lovely as ever, on hand in case we needed anything. Definitely a well deserved 10/10.

Reviewed by Jackie 8th December 2022

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A fully equipped, beautiful cottage. All rooms were lovely and large. The kitchen had everything we needed with a large table for us all to enjoy our meals and playing games. The large fenced of field was excellent for our dog and the rest of us to have snowball fights. The owner Clare very kindly returned an item to us that got left behind. We areRead more hoping to return again later this year and know we will have another great holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Kieran 19th November 2022

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The house is amazing. We took our dog with us and it has a big fenced garden which was great for her to run around in. The inside of the house is beautiful with a huge kitchen/ dining area and 2 living rooms/ pool table room which were great for us as the weather was awful whilst there. We will definitely be back.

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