Lodges & Log Cabins in Rhayader

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Lauren - Verified booking

  Me and my boyfriend stayed here at Mountain View for 2 nights on Easter bank holiday 2021.

  It was the first time we had been away on a holiday since November 2019, before the world became engulfed by Covid-19. On arrival, there weren't any signposts for the site itself, nor was there any to indicate where our particular pod was. But it didn't take us long to drive around a little before we managed to find it. The hot tub was heated ready for our arrival and was beautiful to sit in with a glass of prosecco watching the sun go down over the mountains. The pod was clean and comfortable and had a hand sanitiser attached to the wall outside which was handy. The patio/garden area was really spacious and would be lovely for BBQ season at summertime! The only 2-3 negatives about our pod was that the shower was scorching hot and we couldn't stay in there for more than 3 minutes because it was so hot :( and the bathroom door didn't shut properly and didn't have a lock. Also there were no instructions on how to switch on the outdoor lights and we couldnt figure out how to turn them on (this didn't really matter much as the hot tub had lights so we put those on but would have been nice to have the outdoor lights on too). We didn't mind these issues so much as they were only minor - it didn't affect our enjoyment of the stay. It was peaceful, no traffic, everyone who was on site was quiet and the pods are spaced out generously. On our full day there, we went for a long walk along the resoirvoir at Elan Valley and that is an absolute must see!! I wish I could post a photo to show you the views it was beautiful!! Also the little town of Rhayader which is the oldest town in Mid Wales is literally a 4 minute drive away with good access for parking. It was an amazing few days away and it was the most relaxed we had felt in a longggg time, since before Covid-19! Thank you for a lovely weekend and we are already looking to book again! :)

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• Daniel - Verified booking

  After trying to find a single floor property in the area to stay with my mum and booking this based on reading other reviews we were a little disappointed with our stay at the lodge.

  We found several issues: -The main issue was that there was damp along the wall infront of the wardrobe in the bedroom closest to the shower room which can be seen where the wallpaper is coming away from the wall. The smell from it meant that the window and door had to be left open at night, on the final night my mum ended up moving into the living area during the night as it got too bad for her. -The handle on the door of the shower room is broken so it doesn't fully close, there is a latch to hold the door shut but there is a noticeable gap in the door which isn't good for privacy. -The bedroom doors were also hard to open and close as they seemed to be getting caught on the door frame. -The towel rail took over an hour to heat up and even then parts of it were still only slightly warm so we gave up using it. -We kept finding ants crawling around the kitchen side and dining table, appreciate the location of the lodge means that there will be insects but it seemed like there could be a nest nearby based on how many we found. The other things we noticed were more cosmetic so didn't necessarily affect our stay but there were several noticeable stains on the carpet in the living/dining area and there were a lot of dead insects in the light fittings in the shower room so they could do with being cleaned out. We don't wan't to leave just negative comments, we loved the location of the lodge, the site was quiet and peaceful with alot of wildlife (including a pheasant who came and greeted us by tapping on the patio door) and we enjoyed walks along the river. The owners also quickly solved an issue we had with the carbon monoxide detector beeping by dropping off replacement batteries. It felt like the lodge needed some work done to it to make it match the lovely location and then it will provide the whole package.

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• Rebecca - Verified booking

  I surprised my partner with a week get away for his birthday in November.

  We both absolutely loved our stay. Although some minor signs of wear and tear it did not detract from the cabins charm and beauty and we had an extremely comfortable stay. The cabin was immaculate and excellent use of space making th area feel cosyand romatic. We loved the hot tub once we figured out how to use it and get it warm. Fresh and clean and one of the staff came and discreetly checked it most days. There was only a 2 ring induction hob and microwave to cook with, but I was aware of this prior to booking, so took an air fryer with us to help cook meals. We loved that there was a wide range of pamphlets in one of the draws, of places to visit in the area and upon our arrival, there was a pint of milk in the fridge, tea, coffee, hot chocolate thoughtfully provided, which was very welcome after a long drive. The Local village and major supermarket were only a short drive away, as well as some local sights to see. Overall we felt the cabin was well situated to be a beautiful romantic escape, with lots of things to do and we have both said we would love to visit again.

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• Alan - Verified booking

  We had a few niggling issues with the property but it did not detract much from a lovely break.

  . the bottom locking bold on the front door was snapped so wouldn't lock. The screws on the door handle mechanism were hanging out as too we're the bottom door hinge screes making the door difficult to lock and Insecure. Only half of the fout slice toaster worked. There were no channels on the newly installed television . I had to figure out how to install them. The aerial was an indoor type and gave poor reception after I had managed to find the channels. Only half the jets on the hot tub worked. . We were there for for nights and had only two towels to use after the hot tub or shower. We asked for fresh towels in reception but never got any. We also reported the door the television and the hot tub issues.and were told they would let the owner know..wedont ever complain and these are only attention to detail problems. The views and local walks are stunning

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• Ellie - Verified booking

  Overall the holiday was perfect and I would definitely recommend it.

  However the one thing I would suggest is a oven instead of a dishwasher. To add to this, we had a slight issue when we found out we were in the wrong pod, yet we were not told any information prior to our arrival which pod was ours. When we arrived there was only one pod with the light on outside, so therefore we assumed it was ours. Perhaps put a welcome sign on each pod so people will know which pod is theirs, although after this was resolved there were no other issues. The place was spotless upon our arrival and exceeded our expectations, super cosy and comfortable and the hot tub was the cherry on top! Lovely in the winter and I can imagine even better in the summer. Perfect for a weekend break and a great selection of pubs near by with amazing food. The Elan Valley was around 10-15 mins away and a great place for a walk with spectacular views.

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