Guests say
Castell Courtyard receives glowing praise for its immaculate presentation, spacious layout, and luxurious amenities, making it ideal for large gatherings and special occasions. Guests consistently highlight the high standard of furnishings, well-equipped kitchen, and impressive hot tub. The owners are frequently described as friendly and accommodating, with thoughtful touches enhancing many stays. While the rural location offers beautiful scenery and tranquillity, a car is needed for local attractions. Minor suggestions include softer beds and more kitchen appliances, but overall, guests leave delighted and eager to return.
Cleanliness is repeatedly commended, with guests describing the property as spotless, extremely tidy, and well-maintained throughout their stay.
The rural setting is praised for its beauty and peacefulness, though some note the need to drive for amenities and attractions. The scenery and local walks are highly valued.
Guests find the property spacious, warm, and comfortable, with high-quality beds and furnishings. A few mention beds being a little firm, but overall comfort is rated very highly.
Facilities are exceptional, including a large hot tub, games room, ample bathrooms, and a well-equipped kitchen. Minor suggestions include more toasters and hairdryers, but these do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts (e.g., prosecco, flowers), colour-coordinated towels, and catering services. Please note, these gestures are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant 2 miles. A spacious, detached barn conversion set in rolling countryside, on the slopes of Glan Hafon in the Tanat Valley, two miles from the village of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and fifteen miles west of Oswestry. Adjacent to the owners' 430-acre working sheep farm and with delightful views past the farmhouse, Castell Courtyard has been carefully renovated to provide a purpose-built, luxury holiday home in a wonderful setting. Upon arrival youll enjoy private parking, with steps down to the property, and enter into a galleried hall with a mezzanine balcony and a refectory dining table, which then opens into the beautifully-appointed kitchen with a further dining table, granite worktops and carefully planned working area, centring around a large island with breakfast bar seating.
Two steps lead down into the sitting room, which provides a welcoming seating area along with Freeview TV, and its large enough to offer further space towards the back of the room. A second sitting room with a woodburner provides a great chill-out area for adults and children, with a further Freeview TV plus an additional gaming TV and console. This delightful cottage offers eleven stylish bedrooms, six of which benefit from their own en-suite facilities, and are spread across three wings, accessed up three separate staircases. Completing the accommodation are three family bathrooms and a generous utility room, showing that the owners have tried to think of everything to ensure that you have a wonderful stay.
Outside you will find a superb hot tub and sheltered patio area with barbecue, along with a large terraced suntrap patio with sunken lawn, where you can relax and enjoy the delightful views whilst children play safely. The star of the show outside is the games barn, home to table tennis, a pool table, table football and a darts board, promising the competitive members of the group hours of fun. During lambing season the owners welcome those wishing to help bottle-feed the lambs, which will delight both children and adults, and doorstep paths lead out into unspoilt countryside and into the nearby village where you can visit the scenic waterfalls or enjoy a drink at one of several pubs.
Lake Vyrnwy is within a fifteen minute drive and allows you to enjoy the beautiful Berwyn Mountains at their very best, whilst providing a host of sporting and leisure activities, including sailing and cycle hire. An ideal destination for friends or extended family to get together and relax in a stunning holiday cottage.
The village of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant is situated in the beautiful Tanat Valley at the foot of the Berwyn Mountains, only four miles from the Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall. The village offers two general stores, a newsagents, a Post Office, a butchers, two pubs and two cafes. In the area there's Lakes Vyrnwy and Bala, Powys Castle and Gardens, Shrewsbury, Chester and the Snowdonia National Park.
Accommodation
Eleven bedrooms: North Wing: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor king-size double with en-suite wet room with shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Centre Wing: 2 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room with 1 king-size double and 1 single with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC.
South Wing: 1 x ground floor king-size double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request), 1 x family room with 1 king-size double and 1 single.
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with breakfast bar leading to dining area with mezzanine balcony overlooking hall.
Utility.
Sitting room (seats 20).
Second sitting room (seats 12) with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor and woodburning stove.
Rangemaster Nexus cooker with electric ovens and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwashers, 3 x TVs (1 with basic Sky, 1 with Freeview and 1 for games console only), DVD, PlayStation 3 with small selection of games, WiFi, selection of books, games, toys and DVDs.
Fuel, power and first basket of logs included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Two travel cots, highchairs and stairgate on request.
Off road parking for 11 cars.
Bike cleaning and lockable storage shed.
Enclosed front lawned garden with patio and furniture, plus rear patio with hot tub and barbecue.
EV charger at an additional cost; guests must provide their own cable.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.5 miles.
Note: The owners are happy to receive a Tesco/Asda delivery prior to arrival, please contact owners to arrange.
Note: Next to a working sheep farm with outbuildings in view.
Note: Two internal steps into sitting room and three steps into south wing bedroom and bathroom, and there's a slope down from the car park (limited alternative parking available for guests with limited mobility, by prior arrangement with owners).
Note: Outside catering is available on request.
Note: This property can only accept arrivals on a Friday or Monday, Christmas and New year bookings are unaffected.
Please note that the property has a £500 Good Housekeeping Bond payable direct to the owner ten days before arrival.
No fireworks allowed due to farm animals being in close proximity to the property.
Reviews (82)
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Gemma
There is ampule room, the kitchen is great for cooking large meals and dinning. The fans room and hot tub were brilliant. All the bedrooms are spacious. We all had an absolute ball and would definitely recommend.
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Pamela
we would all recommend the place to others looking for large party gatherings
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Billie-jo
The house is stunning and set out perfectly. The kitchen had everything we needed to cater for 24 people for 3 days. Having 2 dishwashers was the best. The whole has has been cleverly designed and the owners have thought of everything, from serving bowls to having enough cutlery and plates. The beds are super comfortable and all rooms are spacious. Having multiple bathrooms was fantastic, as no one had to wait to use the facilities. The hottub is a great size for the property, bigger than any we've used before, including our own! It was very well maintained. Concidering the amount of people who can use the property at one time, there was no signs of wear and tear, or tattiness. The whole house is beautifuly decorated and all furnishings are of high and good quality. We would recommend this property to anyone wanting to get together with a large group of friend and/or family...it has everything, all boxes ticked.