The Clean Cottage Co - Local recommendations
Sightseeing
A short drive from the properties, 50p entry per person via an honesty box. There’s a walk up to the top of the waterfall which has approx 200 stone steps (some handrails and benches along the way but note this is quite a tiring climb) but there’s also a lovely little garden with picnic benches at the bottom for those who don’t want to climb to the top. There’s also a small cafe who serve icecream, snacks and hot drinks.
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Rhaeadr Dyserth Waterfall
Waterfall RoadA short drive from the properties, 50p entry per person via an honesty box. There’s a walk up to the top of the waterfall which has approx 200 stone steps (some handrails and benches along the way but note this is quite a tiring climb) but there’s also a lovely little garden with picnic benches at the bottom for those who don’t want to climb to the top. There’s also a small cafe who serve icecream, snacks and hot drinks.
Across the road from Castle Gates our cottage, and only 10-15 minutes drive from Bryniau, Tan y Bryn, Tyn-y-Coed & Upstairs at The Barn.
A C13 castle well worth a visit, right on the edge of the River Clwyd with beautiful views. There’s also a little gift shop with some great books & information about the castle and the surrounding areas.
During the warmer months there are lawn games out front - It’s easy to spend quite a while enjoying the surroundings here.
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Rhuddlan Castle / Castell Rhuddlan
Castle StreetAcross the road from Castle Gates our cottage, and only 10-15 minutes drive from Bryniau, Tan y Bryn, Tyn-y-Coed & Upstairs at The Barn.
A C13 castle well worth a visit, right on the edge of the River Clwyd with beautiful views. There’s also a little gift shop with some great books & information about the castle and the surrounding areas.
During the warmer months there are lawn games out front - It’s easy to spend quite a while enjoying the surroundings here.
A short drive from the properties, famous for Im a Celeb but also a lovely walk around the castle and beautiful gardens.
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Gwrych Castle and Gardens
Tan-Y-Gopa RoadA short drive from the properties, famous for Im a Celeb but also a lovely walk around the castle and beautiful gardens.
Beautiful beach - on a nice day you could be anywhere! The sea here is great for a chilly swim if you like that kind of thing!
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Colwyn Bay
Beautiful beach - on a nice day you could be anywhere! The sea here is great for a chilly swim if you like that kind of thing!
Beautiful little harbour village, antique shops and a lovely prom to walk along. We love Fortes, an old school ice cream parlour on the corner across from the harbour!
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Rhos on Sea
Beautiful little harbour village, antique shops and a lovely prom to walk along. We love Fortes, an old school ice cream parlour on the corner across from the harbour!
Great little Victorian seaside town around 30 mins drive from the properties. Walk along the prom, up the pier & have a reminisce in the arcades or take the tram up The Orme and take in the views all the way over to The Isle of Mann & Anglesey.
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Llandudno
Great little Victorian seaside town around 30 mins drive from the properties. Walk along the prom, up the pier & have a reminisce in the arcades or take the tram up The Orme and take in the views all the way over to The Isle of Mann & Anglesey.
Angel Bay
116 Penrhyn Beach EA beautiful spot, usually the beach below is full of seals!
Activities
Great for a sundowner or even an ice cream or beer in the day, but also a water sports hire centre so worth a visit if you’re adventurous and don’t mind a bit of chilly water!
Kite Surf Cafe
Great for a sundowner or even an ice cream or beer in the day, but also a water sports hire centre so worth a visit if you’re adventurous and don’t mind a bit of chilly water!
Moel Hiraddug
A great little mountain nearby with some lovely walks to the top.
Lovely walk or cycle between the two towns, tarmac path so very easy for prams / bikes / scooters. This walk follows what was the old railway line, so has some interesting features along the way. We love to stop at Cafi y Shed which was the old signal box, they serve great food & always have a great range of cakes. The coffees good too! They also showcase many small local artists/craftspeople and actually is the home of Grumble Studios, where we have the candles & diffusers made for the cottages.
Dyserth to Prestatyn Way
Lovely walk or cycle between the two towns, tarmac path so very easy for prams / bikes / scooters. This walk follows what was the old railway line, so has some interesting features along the way. We love to stop at Cafi y Shed which was the old signal box, they serve great food & always have a great range of cakes. The coffees good too! They also showcase many small local artists/craftspeople and actually is the home of Grumble Studios, where we have the candles & diffusers made for the cottages.
Great little mountain with beautiful views just a short drive from the properties. Head towards prestatyn along the A547 and turn right just before Thorncliffe builders merchants. Follow the road up the hill (note this turns into quite a small single lane road), and then turn left into the car park just before the fork in the road. It’s approx a 30 minute walk to the top, and we’d suggest walking boots!
Graig Fawr
Great little mountain with beautiful views just a short drive from the properties. Head towards prestatyn along the A547 and turn right just before Thorncliffe builders merchants. Follow the road up the hill (note this turns into quite a small single lane road), and then turn left into the car park just before the fork in the road. It’s approx a 30 minute walk to the top, and we’d suggest walking boots!
We love Prestatyn high st with its many independent retailers including a cheesemonger, a green grocers with an eco-refill station, and many other lovely delis/cafes/shops.
High Street
High StreetWe love Prestatyn high st with its many independent retailers including a cheesemonger, a green grocers with an eco-refill station, and many other lovely delis/cafes/shops.
Close by is Talacre Beach, with sand dunes and a beautiful lighthouse. There’s also a pub & cafe on the road leading to it for a relaxing drink afterwards!
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Talacre Beach
Close by is Talacre Beach, with sand dunes and a beautiful lighthouse. There’s also a pub & cafe on the road leading to it for a relaxing drink afterwards!
The forest coaster (age 3 & up) & tree tops activities are a great day out for families - only a 45 minute drive from the properties.
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Zip World Fforest
A470The forest coaster (age 3 & up) & tree tops activities are a great day out for families - only a 45 minute drive from the properties.
Lovely garden centre (only 5 minutes from Upstairs at The Barn) with a lovely home-wear department as well as a huge range of plants. The Potting Shed cafe inside is also great - try the Welsh Rarebit!
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Jacksons
London RoadLovely garden centre (only 5 minutes from Upstairs at The Barn) with a lovely home-wear department as well as a huge range of plants. The Potting Shed cafe inside is also great - try the Welsh Rarebit!
If you love a cold dip as much as we do visit Padarn - it’s an hour by car but an incredibly beautiful lake to swim in and walk around. It’s also the location of the famous ‘Lonely Tree’.
Padarn Lake Car Park
If you love a cold dip as much as we do visit Padarn - it’s an hour by car but an incredibly beautiful lake to swim in and walk around. It’s also the location of the famous ‘Lonely Tree’.