Honeysuckle Cottage

4.5★

5 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

20 Customer Review(s)

Danielle
August 2024

“What a lovely cosy cottage to stay in over our bank holiday weekend.”

Couldn't fault the kitchen facilities everything was there to use. There was a lovely welcom for us and the dogs, very welcoming so nice. The beds was so comfortable clean beautiful bedding and the bathroom especially the new one was all lovely to use. If I had to make one tiny point it was the dust around the skirting boards on the floor mainly in bedrooms and lounge. But really this wouldn't stop us recommending or coming back we would love to stay there again. When we got there the WiFi just ...

Couldn't fault the kitchen facilities everything was there to use. There was a lovely welcom for us and the dogs, very welcoming so nice. The beds was so comfortable clean beautiful bedding and the bathroom especially the new one was all lovely to use. If I had to make one tiny point it was the dust around the skirting boards on the floor mainly in bedrooms and lounge. But really this wouldn't stop us recommending or coming back we would love to stay there again. When we got there the WiFi just needed to be turned off to reconnect. we had a phone call of the owner straight away, and he sorted the problem in seconds. Thank you so much for a fantastic stay ❤️

- Danielle, August 2024

Thank you for the feedback We look forward to seeing you again Property Owner
Norman August 2024

“The holiday park was very pleasant, short drive to local shop, the fly's were a problem despite having to keep the doors and windows shut, fly's still managed to get inside.”

Lots of dust and dead fly's behind the bed. The toaster didn't work properly unless you held it down. Would like to see a few cleaning utensils and a mop and bucket.

- Norman, August 2024

Thank you for the feedback Cleaning solutions, clothes etc is available under the sink and we provide a welcome pack We do not supply mop buckets or brushes as we know everyone has there own standard of hygiene and use of such equipment We prefer to do our cleaning if the cottages ourselves and maintain the high standard we present to each visitor. We prefer our guests to relax and enjoy the holiday and not to complete the cleaning Flies it’s August so you will get the odd one in the summer as your in the countryside . Therefore if you found a dead fly then we can only apologies but we assure you we clean throughout each cottage after each guest leaves Thank you for your feedback Property Owner
Nicola May 2024

“Great little cottage for first trip away with my spaniels.”

We had amazing weather but had it rained, I would have liked a mop to keep floor & decking clean , everything else you could need was provided. My dogs loved their complimentary ball & treats. Super comfortable beds. Will stay again when next golfing in Llandrindod Wells

- Nicola, May 2024

Thank you for a lovely feedback We are pleased you enjoyed the cottage We can supply a bucket and mop if required next time you visit But we generally like our guests to enjoy there holiday and not do house work We want you to relax and we will clean and tidy up once you have gone We look forward to seeing you again Property Owner
Elida December 2023

“I was very impressed from the start, this little cottage is beautiful and very cosy.”

It does accommodate 4 people but I think it's more suited for 2, 3 max. One thing I missed was a washing machine since we stayed for a week and with a child and a dog we were constantly muddy. And even washing by hand I struggled to find a place to hang our clothes. That is in my opinion the only downfall. It could've also been cleaner.. but that wasn't an issue since I always clean beforehand anyway. Overall we were very happy with the cottage and with the little things that show the owners care, for instance there were loads of entertainment (books, games etc) and a handwritten note of places to visit around the area. The extra bathroom was thoughtful but we didn't use it, the space could've been used as a laundry room. My dog loved the patio, he's a funny one because he doesn't like being wet and it was raining throughout our stay so being able to go quickly for a potty was brilliant. I am very happy with sykecottages services and will for sure book more holidays. Thank you very much

- Elida, December 2023

Thank you for the feedback We don’t advertise a washing machine and do not intend to add a washing machine So sorry for the disappointment Thank you again for your feedback Property Owner
Susan September 2023

“LOUNGE NEEDS MORE SEATING SPACE WASTED BY HAVING 2 SHOWERS”

- Susan, September 2023
Paul July 2023

“Great location?”

Lots of dog walks. Very nice! All the people were nice that we met and we loved having breakfast and our tea in the courtyard

- Paul, July 2023

Thank you for your feedback Pleased you enjoyed your visit Property Owner
Valerie June 2023

“We enjoyed our stay at Honeysuckle Cottage we enjoyed the Patio and the cottage was very clean the only downside was the front room which was small and very dark but realise that the privacy hedge contributes to that.”

the area we explored was brilliant and we spent a lot of time watching the Red kites, it would help if the Television in the front room worked better as it kept freezing but we did not worry but your next tenants might be thankyou for the stay and we cannot wait to come back again

- Valerie, June 2023

Thank you for the feedback. The private patio is a sun trap and so i'm glad you benefited from the good weather. the living room is on the opposite side of the patio and so does not get as much sunshine. Yes we do have path way with a hedge outside the living room which is for your privacy. So unfortunately we cannot do anything about this and this is in the countryside. Glad you enjoyed the location and surrounding area. We look forward to seeing you again Ellie Property Owner
Samantha June 2023

“Beautiful cottage with everything you need for a peaceful getaway.”

The dog was able to come in and out as he pleased as the back decking area was secure and safe. We found the only downfalls which was our own fault for not doing enough research was, no walk routes for the dog unless you walked on the road which was quit dangerous and no local amenities without the need to drive but overall a very nice break.

- Samantha, June 2023

Thank you for the feedback, we do supply an area map and on there is a footpath from the site away from the road. We use this for our own dog Riley . The cottage is in the country side and located near a well stocked garage, but the local town has all the amenities you can should need. We do supply a list of places to visit. We look forward to you visiting the area soon Ellie Property Owner
Jacqueline May 2023

“We enjoyed out week at Honeysuckle Cottage.”

It has everything you need and is a good location to start from when getting out and about. The enclosed decked area is a wonderful sun trap. However, the seating area indoors might be a bit small if you are likely to be spending a lot of time inside. The shower and hot water supply were good . Parking was good . We took two dogs with us and they are used to going to the toilet on grass so we had to take them out for frequent walks . There is a track opposite the main entrance to the site that is public right of way which is ideal. If you get a chance visit the WildOak Cafe in Llanidloes. Lovely and dog friendly

- Jacqueline, May 2023

Thank You for the feedback we are please you enjoyed the sunny patio area . The cottage has two bedrooms (single and double) and two bathrooms, one living room and one kitchen. We are glad you enjoyed the area and your stay As owners we have invested and upgraded the property with new central heating, double glazing windows, redecorated throughout and we are extremely pleased with the standard of cleanliness our cleaner is completing the cottages are maintained. Property Owner
Diane May 2023

“Recently updated semi detached bungalow so clean.”

Based on a small mobile home site, away from the main road .Kitchen equipment good, bit dark in living room but had nice sunny enclosed (no view) patio area. Enjoyed stay.

- Diane, May 2023

Thank You for the feedback, the cottage is designed to have maximum sunshine on the patio area which is accessed from the kitchen at the back of the cottage. Unfortunately we cannot control the sunshine and so in any property you will have rooms which are darker than others . The cottage has had new windows installed and these provide further light. This is a country pack so you do have trees and shrubs which can block the light in the living room, but this room is for watch television and resting. Property Owner
Jean October 2022

“I thoroughly enjoyed my holiday with my two dogs Jack the black Lab and Ben the little Jack Russel.”

It was so lovely and relaxing to find you had left the heating on low and it was such a treat to walk into a cosy warm cottage it made me feel at home straight away. I had two "senior moments" on my stay and the owners came straight away (even though they do not live near the cottage) to try to sort out what was in the end a non existant problem? They were very sweet about it and made me feel comfortable and able to enjoy my holiday as I felt quite silly at the time so thank you again. The welcome box was lovely I loved the quality biscuits and my dogs enjoyed their treats and ball which was useful as Jack loses so many. There were so many places to take my dogs for their run which excited them so much and I found a lovely little cafe in Rhayader who let me take my dogs inside. It was nice to be able to park my car so close so I didn't have to carry my luggage far. Everyone (and I mean everyone) I met or passed by on my days out were so friendly it was really very pleasant. I didn't really need to take food as there was an Aldi and a Tesco virtually on the doorstep plus a local shop for odds and ends. Book it you won't be disappointed.

- Jean, October 2022

Thank You for the feedback and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We try our best to make the cottages comfortable for all visitors and it was lovely to meet you during your stay. Thank you again Property Owner
Graham October 2022

“Very pleasant stay at a well equipped cottage.”

- Graham, October 2022

Thank you we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again Property Owner
Rosemary September 2022

“We found the lounge and bedroom very dark and had to have the light on all the time.”

This was because of overhanging trees and bushes otherwise it was ok.

- Rosemary, September 2022

Thank you Rosemary for your feedback The cottages have a south facing back decked area and so the light does come from the back of the building. The shrubs and trees are at the front of the building where the lounge and one of the bedrooms . these trees are cut back but as this is the country side we do have to respect the wildlife and landscape of the park and what makes this area a beautiful scenic part of wales . As the decked area and kitchen, and other bedroom is at the back where no trees over hang you get the maximum daylight at the back and it is very sheltered if you wish to sit out of an evening. We are sorry you found the cottage dark at the front, but we cannot change the orientation of the property. However we will cut the shrubs and trees further back in the late autumn. thank you for your feedback Property Owner
Jamie August 2022

“Stunning little cottage with all the basic essentials needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay.”

We will be looking to use Syke Cottages again elsewhere in the country. JH

- Jamie, August 2022

Thank you for the lovely feedback We work hard to please all our guests and when you get feedback like this it makes it all worthwhile We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hopefully see you again Property Owner
Alannah July 2022

“Great week away The caravan park was quiet, cottage was clean with everything you'd expect.”

The stone Chef you look for on the entrance to the park is alot smaller than you think he's going to be but we still found him. The welcome packs were an added bonus. It might be worth noting that to get to the second bedroom you have to walk through the main bedroom slightly, same for the toilet/shower area. This wasn't an issue for us but maybe worth taking note depending who you're staying with. Park is a small smattering of caravans and cottages and has no form of shop onsite, the nearest one we found was a Texaco garage (we drove as its down the main road) that had a shop inside and a cafe attached to it (though we didn't get around to eating here). The town centre is only a 10 minute drive with an aldi and tesco. We found plenty of free parking around town and the big lake became a favourite evening walk, it had a kids play park nexto it with activities available in the day such as outside large chess and mini golf. The caravan park was a decent base to enjoy the various walking routes around Wales ( we enjoyed the walk with a duck on the signpost the most I don't recall it's name, some kind of nature reserve ), you could go as far or as little as possible. If you want a visit to the coast its about an hour away, we went to aberystwyth with an ample coastal town to look around but there isn't any sand only stones and the sea quality was registered as poor. We found Aberdyfi beach a better beach with better sand, smaller town strip but still plenty of places for fish and chips, pub dinner, ice cream ect.. A trip to the Silver Mining experience was a good day out, we took a picnic and booked a tour for our 6 year old and he loved it ! The lady stayed in character throughout even with a group of kids firing questions at her lol then after the tour you're free to stay and have a look around the grounds. Many thanks for an enjoyable holiday

- Alannah, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback, we do our best to please all our visitors to the cottage. So pleased you explored the area and gave an incite to places to visit. The cottages are in the north of the brecon beacons, south of the shropshire hills and so always beautiful countryside and peaceful. Ideal for a little adventure The accommodation is advertised as a double and single ideal for a family. We do on request have the option for the use of the sofa bed and so can accommodate two couples with the addition of the single room. Apologies if this was not clear Thank you again and hopefully see you soon Property Owner
Hilary July 2022

“It is a small property only really suitable for a couple or with small child, as access to the second bedroom is through the main bedroom.”

It was adequate for our needs as we only stayed a week. It is very centrally situated for exploring the area. Overall it was a pleasant stay.

- Hilary, July 2022

Thank You we are glad you enjoyed your stay at the cottage. The cottage is advertised for 3 people (1 double bedroom and 1 single). We do have a sofa bed (in addition to these rooms) if two doubles were required? and these three rooms are all separate rooms. We currently advertise with one bathroom, but two bathrooms are available (on request). We believe the size of the property is adequate with separate kitchen, living room, two bedrooms and bathroom. In addition we have a fenced garden which has patio set and has access only from from the back door of the cottages. Overall we apologies if we feel the cottage is small, but the property is advertised as 2 bedroom and this is reflected in the price of the rental for the week (which is very reasonable for the central location). Thank you for your feedback but we cannot do anything about the size of the property on provide an accurate description of the property Property Owner
David July 2022

“The property was just as described on the website, the directions were clear, everything worked as you would expect, and the cottage had good information about the local walks and facilities.”

Thank you.

- David, July 2022

Thank you David for your feedback We are glad you and your family enjoyed our cottage Thank you Again Ellie Property Owner
Gladys June 2022

“On arrival place dirty and unprepared.”

Our fault apparently for arriving 30 minutes early. A window of between 10am &4pm for cleaning was part of instructions, clearly not adhered to. We were still there at beyond 4pm. Had to make alternative arrangements for two nights as no contact available. When requested compensation for the two nights told nothing doing. Very disappointed both with the lack of help and refusal of compensation. We are both in our 70’s and had travelled for five hours to be there. Totally unable therefore to be able to recommend either the cottage or Sykes services.

- Gladys, June 2022
Theresa May 2022

“Very pleased with the accommodation.”

Very clean and tidy. Thank you for the welcome pack, much appreciated after a long drive.

- Theresa, May 2022

Thank you we are pleased you enjoyed the cottage and hopefully see you soon Ellie & Karl Property Owner
Jon April 2022

“Great property, everything provided we could possibly need for a nice mid week break”

- Jon, April 2022

Thank you for your positive feedback We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Honeysuckle cottage You are one of our first customers to these cottages and I’m pleased that we met your expectations Thank you Ellie, Karl & Riley Property Owner

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Summary

Single-storey
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x single, and a sofa bed for further guests in the sitting room (potential for 5 guests in total)
1 family bathroom
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room.
Gas central heating
Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer
TV with Freeview, WiFi
Electric fire in sitting room
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 1 car
Private, enclosed rear decking with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 1.9 miles
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Note: The bedroom may not be a suitable size for a cot
Note: The WiFi is free for one device
Please note: Dogs must be kept on leads at all times when walking around the park complex.

The property

A delightful, terraced cottage tucked away on a small lodge park on the edge of the village of Crossgates, surrounded by beautiful rolling mid-Wales countryside. This lovely cottage is an ideal base for couples or a small family looking to make the most of exploring the surrounding area, local pubs and restaurants and a myriad of days out. In this welcoming cottage, set over one floor, there are two separate bedrooms (one double and one single) sharing an en-suite shower room. Enter in through the newly appointed door through to the inviting sitting room which has a wall-mounted TV and WiFi.

The sitting room benefits from a double bed settee, the extra linen is stored in the master bedroom. The fully equipped kitchen with electric oven, hob and fridge/freezer is a wonderful space to whip up delicious meals.

A stable style door leads to the enclosed sundeck. A second shower room leads off the sitting room. Outside, you can sit on the private enclosed decking where you can enjoy an early morning coffee and chat about the plans for the day ahead. There is a café, shop and garage in the nearby village of Crossgates to make it a great base for exploring the nearby Cambrian Mountains or Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). This attractive cottage is also just a short drive away from the pretty spa town of Llandrindod Wells, a perfect location to enjoy the spacious park and lakes, an area that is known as a perfect base for walking, golf and cycling, with its annual cycling festival. You are also ideally placed to explore the diverse local landscape with nearby stretches of common land, the undulating Cambrian Mountains with the majestic Elan Valley being just 12 miles away. Close by is the pretty market town of Rhayader, where you can watch the fabulous red kites being fed and their aerobatic displays. A little further away is Builth Wells, home of the Royal Welsh Showground and its busy calendar of annual events. Slightly further afield, the Shropshire Hills AONB open up at the popular market town of Knighton, offering beautiful walks along Offa’s Dyke or Glyndwr’s Way. Or visit the famous town of books, Hay-on-Wye. Why not take a day out to travel to majestic National Trusts’ Powys Castle which a scenic drive north? A perfectly formed compact cottage close to an historic market town and providing a superb base to enjoy the diverse countryside and quaint local towns and villages. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1103468 (Primrose Cottage), together sleeping up to 10 guests.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

CROSSGATES

Llandrindod Wells 3 miles.

The scattered village of Crossgates sits amid wonderful wooded hills in Mid Wales, and has a general store and petrol station. Wonderful walking is on offer practically from the village itself, with trails and paths meandering their way through woodland and along rivers, or for more challenging terrain, simply drive the short distance to the nearby Cambrian Mountains or the spectacular Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). Visit Llandrindod Wells, Rhayader or Builth Wells to find a variety of shops, museums, craft centres, pubs, tea rooms and restaurants. Visit the Red Kite feeding station at Rhayader, which offers a fantastic opportunity to see these beautiful birds at close range, take a trip to the peaceful Elan Valley Lakes or test your nerve at the Phil Price Rally School. A perfect base for the whole family.

Please note: Dogs must be kept on leads at all times when walking around the park complex.

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Crossgates, Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay (Ref. 1103466)

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Reviews & Ratings

“What a lovely cosy cottage to stay in over our bank holiday weekend.”

“The holiday park was very pleasant, short drive to local shop, the fly's were a problem despite having to keep the doors and windows shut, fly's still managed to get inside.”

“Great little cottage for first trip away with my spaniels.”

“I was very impressed from the start, this little cottage is beautiful and very cosy.”

“LOUNGE NEEDS MORE SEATING SPACE WASTED BY HAVING 2 SHOWERS”

“Great location?”

“We enjoyed our stay at Honeysuckle Cottage we enjoyed the Patio and the cottage was very clean the only downside was the front room which was small and very dark but realise that the privacy hedge contributes to that.”

“Beautiful cottage with everything you need for a peaceful getaway.”

“We enjoyed out week at Honeysuckle Cottage.”

“Recently updated semi detached bungalow so clean.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed my holiday with my two dogs Jack the black Lab and Ben the little Jack Russel.”

“Very pleasant stay at a well equipped cottage.”

“We found the lounge and bedroom very dark and had to have the light on all the time.”

“Stunning little cottage with all the basic essentials needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay.”

“Great week away The caravan park was quiet, cottage was clean with everything you'd expect.”

“It is a small property only really suitable for a couple or with small child, as access to the second bedroom is through the main bedroom.”

“The property was just as described on the website, the directions were clear, everything worked as you would expect, and the cottage had good information about the local walks and facilities.”

“On arrival place dirty and unprepared.”

“Very pleased with the accommodation.”

“Great property, everything provided we could possibly need for a nice mid week break”

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About the location

CROSSGATES