Big Cottages & Group Accommodation in Builth Wells

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Kevin - Verified booking

  Perfect location for us.

  This property is located over the bridge from the main town of Builth Wells very close to the Showground. The local Co-operative/petrol station is within easy walking distance (under 10 mins) and the main town only a little further over the bridge. Lovely park in town which runs along the River Wye. Another nice walk, also along the River Wye, just over the road from the property, behind the church. The house is located right next to a Primary school (used to be the headmaster's home), but other than that, it is away from other properties. Quiet, apart from a little road traffic noise, which died down at night anyway. The property is quite old and has a farmhouse feel, with large kitchen with wood burning stove, stone/wood floorboards and rush type mats. Heating (oil) excellent and we didn't need to use stove at all. Tumble drier is provided (not spin drier as described) and washing machine - both in a little outhouse accessed from a "boot room", the latter being extremely useful for hanging up wet anoraks, rubbing down dogs etc. The garden is quite large with a fairly steep slope and essentially rough grass. It is fenced, although I would not go so far as to call it dog proof, as much of it is post and rail, easily penetrated by smaller dogs. Nice area for doggy games though. Appreciated the little touches, such as the tea and milk provided, and the owner, Philip, was very friendly and lives quite close, so was always available if there were any minor problems or queries. A very enjoyable stay and I would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone.

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• Lee - Verified booking

  Spacious and comfortable cottage.

  Road traffic did not disturb us due to thick walls. Great location close to shops but nice and peaceful. Brilliant area for outdoor activities. Only downside was the dire standard of cleanliness A superficial clean had evidently been done but the property was generally very dirty, with thick accumulations of dust and hair underneath and behind furniture, and on other surfaces. It was difficult to clean the property ourselves to an acceptable standard as there was no hoover or mop. We'd have liked to have been able to clean up after ourselves during our stay even if the property had been cleaned properly before we arrived. We did not report these problems during our stay. Reading other reviews of the property highlighting issues with cleanliness suggested to us that it was not likely that the property would be cleaned properly for us anyway. It's a shame the property was so dirty as it was otherwise very good. I would have highly recommended the property if it was clean.

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• Lorraine - Verified booking

  Great location and surrounding area’s.

  Ideal for walking and nature lovers. Pubs & shops within a short walk. The river wye is directly across the road with a wooded walk through which is delightful. The house is very well equipped with everything you need. All the beds are super comfy with excellent quality mattresses. We found everything was spotlessly clean. Owner communication was really good with recommendations on places to visit if you need. The garden is very large and really well enclosed, we have a golden retriever but there are some gaps which small dogs could get through. The road is a busy one outside but although I say that we didn’t really notice the traffic much at all. We would really recommend this cottage and we would definitely return again.

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• Alan - Verified booking

  A thoroughly enjoyable stay in this beautiful cottage.

  The owner provided a good welcome pack and information regarding sites and the cottage. There were good local shops with good pubs within walking distance that are dog friendly that serve enjoyable. food. Some small criticisms - would have been nice to have some cleaning products and a small vacuum cleaner as the cottage is dog friendly and hair can be an issue. There was a sweeping brush and a dustpan. The garden is a great space for dogs but an adventurous dog can escape through the archway attached to the school and into the school car park next door which is open to the main road. Those with small dogs need to be aware that they can escape to the road under the large gate. I would happily return to this delightful cottage

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• Sally - Verified booking

  On arrival at the School House, we were delighted with the spacious kitchen with its comfy sofa and cosy log burner.

  We appreciated the thoughtful touches of fresh flowers and tea, coffee, milk and Welsh cakes. We were very happy with the rest of the house too. The beds were extremely comfortable and the shower was just right. These issues can make or break a holiday; here they definitely made it. The house felt very loved and the layout really worked. We found the location to be excellent as there were a variety of places to visit all within easy reach. Builth Wells is pleasant and the walk along the river is lovely. Philip, the owner, emailed us before the holiday with extra information about the house and area, and then after. This was also very much appreciated.

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