Sycamore Lodge is highly praised for its cleanliness, tranquil location, and comfort. Guests are delighted with the well-maintained facilities, including a hot tub with stunning views. The hosts' thoughtfulness, such as welcoming gifts and wildlife experiences, contributes to the exceptional stays, although Wi-Fi connectivity can be limited.
Reviewers consistently mention the lodge's spotless condition and meticulous maintenance, indicating a high standard of cleanliness.
The lodge's remote and peaceful setting is appreciated by guests seeking tranquillity and countryside experiences, though it is noted that it requires driving to reach local attractions.
Comfort is frequently highlighted, with guests finding the lodge to be warm, well-equipped, and offering comfortable beds, contributing to a relaxing stay.
Facilities like the hot tub are well-received, and the lodge is described as having everything needed for a stay. However, the mention of limited Wi-Fi leads to a slightly lower score.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through gestures like welcome baskets and interactions with local wildlife. While such gifts are greatly appreciated, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
Rhayader 4 miles. This wonderful detached lodge is situated in a peaceful location, privately landscaped, next to another self-catering lodge, on the edge of the owners working livestock farm, just four miles from the delightful and welcoming market town of Rhayader in Mid Wales. Built by the owners and boasting a Green Tourism Gold Award, this Rhayader cottage offers a range of luxuries including its own private 6-seater hot tub with fabulous countryside views, perfect for a family holiday. The under floor heating and wonderful glass frontage means the lodge is warm and cosy, while the eco-friendly Air-to-Air Conditioning unit cools the lodge in summer months. All set on the ground floor and with ramped access to the side, this superb cottage near Rhayader offers three comfortable bedrooms and a family bathroom with a range of luxurious toiletries, and there's a second separate basin and WC located in the lobby. The spacious open plan living area is home to a very well-equipped kitchen, a large dining table and sumptuous leather sofas, where you can sit back and relax after a day spent exploring the local area. Step outside onto the deck and luxuriate in the bubbling hot tub, where you can spot all manner of wildlife in the surrounding fields and in the evening enjoy a stargazing experience with the area's International Dark Skies states; you will hopefully see planets and shooting stars. The fully enclosed garden at this Mid Wales lodge features a lawned area with outdoor furniture and sun loungers, whilst to the side of the cottage is a small patio with birdfeeders, where you can watch a wide variety of birds from the kitchen window, and there's a locakable shed for storing bikes. A superb area for walkers, the owners of this Mid Wales lodge have created their own nature farm trails, where guests can tour through the fields with a map and leaflet to explore the natural landscape, wildlife and heritage sites and interest. Whilst slightly further afield are magnificent walking and cycling opportunities on the Elan Valley Trail. The friendly town of Rhayader boasts a good selection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants. It sits on the River Wye and is rich in cultural history and it also has its own community museum. Many pretty country villages surround this lodge near Rhayader, including Abbeycwmhir and St Harmon, whilst the Victorian Spa town of Llandrindod Wells and the market town of Builth Wells are nearby. A runner up in the Best Self Catering Place to Stay in the 2013 National Tourism Awards for Wales, this fabulous lodge near Rhayader will live long in the memory and have you desperate to return year after year.
Rhayader is a small Welsh town offering tea rooms, pubs, restaurants and shops, along with a leisure centre and regular livestock marts. The annual Royal Welsh Show is just one of the attractions in nearby Builth Wells, and the beautiful Elan Valley is nearby.
All ground floor.
Three bedrooms: 2 x double with doors to decking, 1 x twin.
Three bedrooms: 2 x double with doors to decking, 1 x twin with escape window (fire escape not suitable for disabled or vulnerable guests).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric woodburner-effect stove.
Oil underfloor central heating with electric stove and Air-to-Air Conditioning unit.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee pod machine(please bring own pods) Smart TV with FreeSat, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars, further roadside parking available.
Lockable bike storage.
Front lawned garden with decking, furniture and hot tub.
Side patio with bird feeders.
Universal electric vehicle charge point - charges apply, this is payable locally to the owner.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 4 miles, pub 2 miles.
Note: There are two steps up to front door, but there is ramped access to side door.
Note: Water is UV filtered from a spring, which is tested annually.
Note: Coffee Pod Machine uses Nespresso Original Compatible Pods.
Adrian
Beautiful lodge in a stunning location, fantastic views from the patio doors which overlooked a peaceful meadow - definately a place to relax and unwind. Attentive owners who appreciate the finer details, nothing was too much trouble. We enjoyed our stay so much we have booked to go again in a couple of months time.
Aisha
Kerena was a lovely host who met us on arrival and was happy to help whenever we needed her! My friend had dropped her phone under the decking and Stephen was out with a screwdriver within 10 minutes, ready to unscrew the decking and retrieve it for us! Really really lovely hosts, will hopefully be back. The place was so secluded which we really loved.
Jade
Hot tub was amazing! Very friendly and helpful owners
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