New Year Breaks In Wales

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Stuart - Verified booking

  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My partner and I recently had the pleasure of staying at a charming cabin in Mid-Wales, and we cannot recommend it highly enough!

  From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the stunning natural surroundings and the cozy vibe of the cabin. **Location:** Nestled in the heart of the Welsh countryside, the location was absolutely ideal for nature lovers like us. We enjoyed easy access to numerous walking trails that offered breathtaking views of rolling hills, lush forests, and serene streams. Each day, we embarked on invigorating hikes, appreciating the calm and tranquility that the area provides. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or just looking for a leisurely stroll, there’s something for everyone nearby. **Accommodations:** The cabin itself was immaculate and well-equipped, striking the perfect balance between rustic charm and modern comfort. We appreciated the thoughtful touches, from the warm decor to the fully stocked kitchen that made our stay feel like a home away from home. The living area was cozy, making it the ideal spot to unwind after a day of exploring. **Hot Tub:** One of the highlights of our stay was undoubtedly the hot tub! After long days of hiking, nothing was more relaxing than soaking in the warm, bubbling water while taking in the picturesque views around us. It was a wonderful way to unwind each evening under the stars, adding a touch of luxury to our getaway. **Overall Experience:** We left feeling rejuvenated and thoroughly refreshed, thanks to the combination of outdoor adventures and relaxing downtime in the hot tub. The peace and quiet of the countryside made our stay even more special, allowing us to reconnect and recharge away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. If you’re looking for a serene cabin experience in Mid-Wales, complete with stunning landscapes and a hot tub, this is the place to go! We can’t wait to return!

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• Joanna - Verified booking

  Firstly, appreciate we arrived an hour early but the property was obviously ready for us arriving.

  We asked the lady in the property if we could go inside as we needed the Wi-Fi for work. She called her ‘manager’ who stated we could go inside if we paid £20 to a link. We chose to sit in the car. Secondly, place wasn’t very clean. Food remnants down the cushions of the ‘sofa’ which tips forward when you sit on it, a tv that isn’t watchable due to where it’s situated, and a fridge that’s both marked and damaged and the freezer obviously hasn’t been defrosted in years - we couldn’t actually put anything in it without it falling out. Next, misleading information - ‘1 mile to the nearest pub’. It’s not. It’s 1.75-2 miles and the road doesn’t have a pavement and is unlit. And as for ‘put the lid back on the hot tub correctly or we’ll fine you £50’ - what on earth are you thinking?! First time using Sykes cottages and this property and will be the last. We came home 2 days early (which we notice hasn’t been acknowledged) as we were completely fed up. Either represent the property and area correctly or don’t do it at all. Such a shame as Wales is beautiful but when you learn you could have stayed in a two level property right in the centre of Rhayader for £10 less PER NIGHT, it doesn’t help. Won’t be back. And anyone who asks about Sykes cottages, won’t be getting a recommendation from us. You ruined our holiday. Thanks.

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• Priscilla - Verified booking

  The holiday was grate the dogs we took had a grate time .

  Buddy and Dixie... the only thing we need instructions for the tv or a better remote and the hob . and we find that the couch was to low to sit on and no space to get in and out of bed as we both had bad knees it not good for the less mobile we manage it ok , the enclose fence for the dogs was grate they wore safe that was the best .. I cant fine any pods holiday that have that ….. I will go back if there more room to go in and out of the bed and the couch higher to sit on there should be one pod for the less mobile the views was amazing I will recommend your pace to any one and if you every get a disable pod we will be back we had this holiday for our dogs more than us as it the fist time to took them on holiday they had a grate time . the best also we had text back from the owner if we need any thing that was a good idea I must say for our age 64 and 69 don't mater the age I will go in a pod again and the hot tub was the best I was very surprise how warm they are as well we hope to be back thank Cilla and Alan

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• James - Verified booking

  We really enjoyed our four day stay in Woodland View, and we intend to return!

  All in all, the cabin was a lovely & cosy place to convalesce after a stressful few weeks of real life. While the weather was quite cold during our stay, the virtual fireplace always kept the cabin nice and toasty when we returned from our excursions. We loved the hot tub, which we used at least a couple of times every day, and roasted over the fire pit each night (charcoal & lighter fluid available from the hardware shop in Rhyader!). On the day we were due to check-in, the owners sent us a text to check on when we were planning to arrive and whether everything was OK when we eventually turned up. When it turned out that one of the cleaners had forgotten to leave toilet roll, the owners happily supplied some within a couple of hours (thanks again!). We cooked for each night of our stay except one, and the cabin had all of the pots / pans / utensils we needed for the each meal. We would recommend walking boots to make the most of the valleys & reservoirs in the near vicinity.

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• David - Verified booking

  I got there to find the cottage dubble booked and I couldn’t get the owners to ...

  I got there to find the cottage dubble booked and I couldn’t get the owners to answer the phone and the Sykes was closed for the day so I was sitting there with no holiday I eventually got through to the owner and they offered me alternative accommodation but it was I bit difecault for me to get up and down the steps but it was ok on the Saturday I was waiting to get the go ahead to stay in the other cottage and I got through to Sykes and they told me I would get a refund for the Friday and that was that so I got to the other cottage and it was beutfull very nice so I had my holiday and came back home and noticed my offer of a refund was not in my account so I called Sykes and they told me because I was upgraded to a better cottage I would not get the refund so I just say what would have happened if there wasn’t another cottage for me and I would have lost my holiday and had to travel back home which is 6 hours away I I’m disabled so wasn’t happy with this

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