Velvet Cottage

Velvet Cottage is a family owned, recently modernised 3 bedroom end terrace cottage situated in a quite magnificent setting one and a half miles North of Llangollen. It is an ideal base for hill walking, mountain biking, canoeing, rock climbing or simply exploring the famous North Wales countryside and mountains.

Velvet Cottage can sleep five and is suitable for small parties or family groups. Full self-catering facilities are provided, although there are many options for eating out locally - the choice is yours!

The cottage is available for rental on a weekly or weekend basis.

The Cottage

It is believed that Velvet Cottage was built about one hundred and fifty years ago, although there is evidence of a dwelling on the site in 1606! It's position on Abbey Terrace affords views out across Valle Crucis (Valley of the Cross) towards the Horseshoe Pass in the distance. The cottage was built with local slatestone and the thick walls offer insulation in the Winter and welcome coolness in the height of Summer.

Velvet Cottage has been recently modernised and has been graded 3 star by VisitWales. The downstairs room floors are covered in the original terracotta quarry tiling. Over the years the floor has been protected by carpet coverage and as a result it is in immaculate condition. The living room ceiling features the original oak beams, painted black in traditional Welsh style.


The extensive garden features lawns, flower beds and heather bushes. It is enclosed by access gates and is quite safe for children to play in. A private exit from the back of the garden leads directly onto National Trust owned Velvet Hill.

The property features:

* Grade A (Everest) double glazing
* Electrical Damp Proof Course
* Two large twin bedded bedrooms and one small single bedroom
* A large bathroom with brand new enclosed electric shower, bath, basin and WC
* Attractive lounge with log effect cast iron stove.
* A large kitchen with brand new all electric cooking hob and oven, sink and drainer, fridge/freezer and fitted storage units.
* Six seater dining table with panoramic view across the valley.
* A heated outhouse for storing and drying outdoor clothing and equipment.
* Electrical central heating system with thermostatically controlled radiators and timer controlled hot water heating.

Things to do

Velvet Cottage is exceptionally well positioned to explore this world-famous area. Indeed, many of the well-documented walks can be enjoyed right from the doorstep!!

At the back of the garden a private stile provides access to National Trust owned Velvet Hill. A short but exhilarating walk to the top offers magnificent views of the Llantisilio mountain range to the West, the Horsehoe Pass to the North and the Eglwyseg Rocks and Dinas Bran Castle to the East. Continue on and you reach the source of the Llangollen Canal at the Chainbridge Hotel and the Horseshoe Falls. Nearby is picturesque Llantysilio Church where five generations of owners of Velvet Cottage were married!


Velvet Cottage is exceptionally well positioned to explore this world-famous area. Indeed, many of the well-documented walks can be enjoyed right from the doorstep!!

At the back of the garden a private stile provides access to National Trust owned Velvet Hill. A short but exhilarating walk to the top offers magnificent views of the Llantisilio mountain range to the West, the Horsehoe Pass to the North and the Eglwyseg Rocks and Dinas Bran Castle to the East. Continue on and you reach the source of the Llangollen Canal at the Chainbridge Hotel and the Horseshoe Falls. Nearby is picturesque Llantysilio Church where five generations of owners of Velvet Cottage were married!

horseshoe Velvet hill

Turn right in Abbey Terrace and you quickly arrive at Valle Crucis Abbey (http://www.llangollen.com/valle.html). Continue past the Abbey and a pleasant walk takes you to Dinas Bran Castle (http://www.llangollen.com/castle.html). Drop down into Llangollen and after a well-earned drink and a little shopping, an easy walk along the canal takes you back to the cottage, either over Velvet Hill or alongside the road.

Turn left in Abbey Terrace and you soon reach a footpath which tracks the route of the old slate-quarry tram. The old tram route up to the quarries can easily be seen in the mountainside ahead. After reaching the lane, turn right to soon reach the Britannia Inn. A footpath leads up from the left hand side of the pub. From then on, the wilderness of the Llantysilio mountain range is yours to explore!

After a hard day's exploring, the Abbey Grange Hotel beckons(http://www.abbey-grange-hotel.co.uk). The hotel, reached by a small footpath across a field, offers excellent food and real ales. Continuing 20 minutes further up the valley, the aforementioned Britannia Inn is reached

Find Us

Head for Llangollen, and then follow the signs for the Horseshoe Pass. After 1 and a half miles, Valle Crucis Abbey will be obsverved on the right. Abbey Terrace is the next turn left.