Guests say
Cuckoo Hill Lodge receives glowing praise for its immaculate presentation, well-equipped facilities, and tranquil rural setting. Guests consistently highlight the warm and attentive hospitality, with many thoughtful touches that make stays memorable. The spacious, secure garden is ideal for dogs and families, while the hot tub and log burner add to the comfort. The lodge is perfectly placed for exploring the Elan Valley and surrounding countryside. Minor comments mention the closure of the local pub and a wish for more outdoor seating, but overall, guests describe their experiences as exceptional and highly recommend a return visit.
Cleanliness is repeatedly described as immaculate, spotless, and second to none, with no negative comments. Multiple guests specifically mention the high standard of cleanliness throughout the lodge.
The location is praised for its beautiful views, peaceful setting, and proximity to local attractions like the Elan Valley and Rhayader. The only minor drawback noted is the closure of the local pub, but this did not detract from guests' enjoyment.
Guests consistently mention the lodge's comfort, including cosy beds, spacious rooms, and a homely atmosphere. The log burner and hot tub are highlighted as enhancing relaxation, and the secure garden adds to the sense of ease for families and dog owners.
Facilities are described as extensive and well-maintained, with a fully equipped kitchen, hot tub, log burner, games, DVDs, and ample parking. The only minor suggestion was for more outdoor cushions, but overall, guests found everything they needed and more.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is a recurring theme, with guests frequently mentioning welcome packs, homemade cakes, eggs, and treats for both adults and dogs. While these gifts are not guaranteed, the consistent mention of such gestures reflects a high level of care and attention.
About this property
Fabulous lodge, ideal for families and friends and perfectly located to enjoy all that Wales has to offer.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 50" Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, No Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack.. Enclosed, lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and football net. Hot tub for 6 (private). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Cuckoo Hill Lodge is in the heart of Mid Wales, surrounded by rolling hills. The lodge is all on the ground floor and has an open plan living area with a wood burner and large TV, and a well equipped kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. In the private garden you can relax in a hot tub as you ease your walking muscles after a day exploring.
There is plenty to do in this area, and a visit to the Elan Valley is a must as the scenery is just simply stunning, with forested areas, waterfalls and Victorian dams, great for walkers, cyclists and bikers. The Red Kite feeding and rehabilitation centre is not far from the property, and the sheep dogs put on a great show moving the cattle and sheep from the fields before feeding starts. The Gilfach Nature Reserve is a fabulous place to take a walk with its small rapids and waterfalls. The market town of Rhayader has plenty of restaurants and coffee shops, local amenities and stores.
For those wanting to travel further afield, then the market town of Builth Wells is 9 miles away and home to the Royal Welsh Showground, which hosts multiple events throughout the year. The spa town of Llandrindod Wells is 12 miles from the property and hosts a great golf course and lots of open country parks. The Brecon Beacons National Park is 35 miles from the property for those more adventurous, where a day climbing Pen Y Fan is a must, with its panoramic views. Shop, restaurant 2½ miles, pub 3 miles.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (45)
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Amanda Rhodes
I have just spent a fantastic week at Cuckoo Hill Lodge with my family, including 3 boys and 2 dogs. The lodge is down a quiet country lane, and the owners are just next door and came to show us around the facilities when we got there.The Lodge itself was clean, roomy and had everything we needed for our stay. It had a large modern kitchen and everything was well maintained. On arrival, there was tea and coffee, milk, eggs and the owner Anne had made a fantastic cake for us 🍰 There were also a large selection of homemade jams to buy.Big TV in lounge and Wi-Fi to keep the children entertained on an evening, as well as lots of boards games and books. There is a large, enclosed garden, which was perfect for the kids to play and the dogs to safely run around. Luckily, we had lovely weather during our stay so made good use of the outdoor seating area and hot tub. And it was lovely to see the red kites flying over the garden every day.The lodge was a short drive from the local town Rhayader, which has local shops had a nice riverside walk. It was about 20 minutes to larger town for supermarket. It was also driveable to Elan Valley for nice walks around dam and reservoir.Overall, a perfect location for quiet week away in mid Wales. I would definitely recommend a stay in the Cuckoo Hill Lodge. Thank you to Ann and Mick for a lovely stay.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely homely feel to the cottage with extras provided .Very welcoming hosts who are knowledgeable about the area and approachable if help or advice is required .There is an empty shed adjacent to the cottage for storage eg bikes .Plenty of room to park 3 large cars Large enclosed garden .Large hot tub was easy and a joy to use .
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Louise Porter
Lovely hosts with beautiful welcome pack. Couldn't fault anything except the weather was too hot for the pups. The lodge catered for everything you could possibly think of, for both adults and children and dogs. Although we didn't have any children. All the little touches that were put into place made it so lovely to spend my 60th at. Ann had obviously gone to a lot of trouble to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Elan dam was amazing and unfortunately the only day we managed to get out. But it was such a beautiful place to be stuck indoors. Managed a few short trips into town which was lovely. Would highly recommend to the point we have already booked again for next year.