Stone cottage in the hills with exceptional views

Y Fron is a recently renovated stone cottage in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with exceptional views over the Vale of Clwyd in North East Wales. Surrounded by hills, fields and woodland, visitors can enjoy peace and quiet. There are beautiful walks from your door, including the Offa’s Dyke footpath. There’s also lots to explore locally, in our historic towns and villages and along the North Wales coast. Further afield, Snowdonia, Chester and Liverpool are all within reach. The cottage is on our 8 acre smallholding, which is also home to a flock of Black Welsh Mountain Sheep and some friendly hens. The terrace at the back of the cottage looks out over woodland, the valley below and the hills beyond. On a clear day you can see the distant mountains of Snowdonia. Inside the cottage (which used to be a small barn housing animals), there are four rooms: the kitchen, the living room, the bedroom and the bathroom. Parking is available on a gravelled drive approximately 50 metres from the cottage, or closer on a grassy track in dry weather. Bikes can be stored securely in a nearby outbuilding. Tea, coffee and cooking basics (salt, pepper, cooking oil) will be provided for your arrival. If you are arriving on foot, we can provide additional food items if arranged in advance. Sorry but we do not accept pets. The cottage is strictly no smoking. There is no wi-fi in the cottage. The mobile phone signal is good. There is a small TV /DVD player with Freeview and a selection of DVDs, in the sitting room. There’s a DAB radio and a CD player. If visiting in wet weather remember to bring wellies or boots as fields and farm tracks can be muddy! There is an unguarded log burning stove in the living room and two steps down into the kitchen with a solid stone floor. Outside there are no enclosed gardens, and the ground is steep and hilly. For these reasons we don’t think the cottage is suitable for children under the age of 5. A non-toddling baby or older children would be fine. People intending to use the sofa bed in the living room should note that the bathroom / toilet can only be accessed by going through the bedroom. We aim to be here to welcome you when you arrive, and to be available during your stay, to answer any questions or give useful information. The cottage is approximately 60 metres from our house. We are very fortunate to live in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Locally this includes a chain of hills with hillforts on their summits, offering stunning walks. There is no shop in Bodfari village, but there is a good range of shops and supermarkets in Denbigh, our nearest town, 4 miles away. There are also several cafes with free Wi-fi. Bodfari has an excellent pub/restaurant - The Dinorben Arms. It’s a pleasant 20 minute walk from the cottage, though be prepared for a steep climb on the way back! It’s advisable to book a table in advance if you want to eat there.