Guests say
Bodywen is a beautifully presented, spacious cottage in a peaceful village setting, praised for its comfort, well-equipped kitchen, and immaculate cleanliness. Guests appreciate the lovely garden, en-suite bedrooms, and proximity to scenic walks and local attractions. The property is ideal for families and dog owners, offering a relaxing home-from-home experience. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, a few guests noted minor issues such as soft mattresses, limited mobile signal, and occasional maintenance points. Overall, Bodywen provides an excellent base for exploring North Wales and is highly recommended by previous visitors.
The majority of reviews highlight the cottage's immaculate cleanliness, with guests describing it as spotless, pristine, and well maintained. Only a couple of minor issues were mentioned, such as dog mess in the garden on one occasion, but these were exceptions rather than the norm.
Guests consistently praise the peaceful, scenic location, with easy access to walks, local pubs, and attractions within an hour's drive. The quiet village setting is appreciated, though some note the lack of shops nearby and limited mobile signal. Overall, the location is considered a major asset.
The cottage is frequently described as comfortable, cosy, and spacious, with particular appreciation for the en-suite bedrooms and well-equipped living areas. A few guests mentioned soft or worn mattresses, but most found the beds and furnishings very comfortable.
Bodywen is praised for its excellent facilities, including a large, well-equipped kitchen, multiple living spaces, en-suite bathrooms, and a secure garden. Some minor maintenance issues were noted (e.g., light bulbs, driveway size), but these did not detract significantly from guests' experiences.
Several guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a welcome pack, helpful instructions, and bird feeders. While some mentioned gifts like biscuits, please note these are not guaranteed for every stay. The owner's communication and attention to detail were also highlighted.
About this property
An immaculately-presented quality cottage which is located in the heart of the pretty village of Llangynog in the Tanat Valley. The village sits at the foot of the Milltir Cerrig mountain pass, in the heart of the Berwyn Mountains in Powys. Full of character, this lovely stone-built cottage has a spacious entrance hall which leads into one of two cosy sitting rooms with comfy sofas and a woodburning stove in each. The large and well-equipped breakfast kitchen is perfect for families and friends to gather together around the country style dining table. A utility room with a useful drying rack leads out into the pretty side garden which provides a sunny spot to sit back and relax.
The second, larger sitting room also has a warming woodburning stove set within the feature fireplace, perfect for snuggling up on cool evenings. Up the steep stairs are two lovely double bedrooms and a twin room all with en-suite facilities. The cottage is in a superb location for walkers, cyclists, birdwatchers and climbers, with an excellent mountain bike facility on the doorstep. Nearby Rhaeadr Waterfall has the highest single drop waterfall in the UK and is well worth a visit. Within easy reach is the town of Llangollen with its steam railway and stunning canal, Oswestry and the medieval market town of Shrewsbury.
A trip to Bala or further afield to the city of Chester can easily be enjoyed from this lovely cottage or Barmouth on the west coast of Snowdonia. Bodywen is a delightful rural cottage in a superb village location just perfect for a relaxing break to be enjoyed by friends and family at any time of the year!
The pleasant village of Llangynog lies in breathtaking countryside amidst the beautiful Berwyn Mountains and surrounding wooded hills and valleys. The area has a history of lead, silver and slate mining dating back to the 17th Century but today it is a renowned location for climbing, birdwatching, walking and cycling, with famous mountain bike trails near Dolgellau, and a mountain bike centre at Llandegla.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite freestanding bath, hand-held shower, separate shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility.
Two sitting rooms with woodburning stoves.
Oil central heating with two woodburning stoves.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stoves included in rent ( kindling and logs for the wood burning stove are provided from October until the end of April).
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars with additional roadside parking for 1 extra car in the lane outside cottage.
Bike storage in garage.
Enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture.
2 Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Pets not allowed in the bedrooms.
No smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 3 mins walk.
Note: There is no mobile signal due to location.This property sleeps a maximum of 6 people and 1 infant.
Please note: The stairs are fairly steep in the property, there are also 2 shallow steps from the garage down to the garden, please take care.
Note: There is a £30 supplement per pet
Reviews (83)
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Iain
Situated in a quiet village with a pub and a café. Nearest shop is 3 miles away. Plenty of things to do within an hours drive.
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John
The cottage is superb, wonderfully appointed spotlessly clean. Off road parking for motorcycles and great riding roads nearby. Highly recommended.
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Michelle
Well equipped, well maintained house and gardens. Gorgeous location. The drawback of the location is that thereâs only a pub, that serves really dreadful food, and a cafe. You need to come with some provisions as itâs miles to get some. Everything about the cottage is great apart from the beds. The mattresses are well past it. The biggest bed is very soft, and you can feel and hear every spring in the double bed. Backs were suffering. Good point to travel out from, to the many places that there are to visit. Defo recommend here wholeheartedly.