Riverside Cottage | Llanwrthwl | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.4★

5 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

33 Customer Review(s)

Joanne
August 2024

“The location of the cottage is great, as many of the places we visited were either a short drive away like Elan Valley, or just over an hour away like Aberdovey.”

Also, a short drive away, we enjoyed a lovely meal at The Lamb & Flag pub. The cottage itself was disappointing and mainly due to the noise of the family using the property next door. It doesn't work as two rentals as essentially it's one property split into two rentals meaning it sounds like the other people are in your side of the property with only an internal door upstairs and downstairs, separating the property area. The main bedroom and landing were the worst, scaring my daughter, ...

Also, a short drive away, we enjoyed a lovely meal at The Lamb & Flag pub. The cottage itself was disappointing and mainly due to the noise of the family using the property next door. It doesn't work as two rentals as essentially it's one property split into two rentals meaning it sounds like the other people are in your side of the property with only an internal door upstairs and downstairs, separating the property area. The main bedroom and landing were the worst, scaring my daughter, waking us up late at night or early in the morning, not helped by the fact the family next door were running up & down the stairs, jumping off the landing and shouting. In addition, Riverside Cottage has the back garden and the next property has the front garden. Riverside Cottage has a lovely garden, but the next door rentals kitchen looks out onto, so no privacy! Upon arriving, we were told to park our car in the small car park area, however the family staying next door, who arrived after us, parked both of their cars outside the two properties, blocking our exit & entrance to the property. So if you're looking for a relaxing week, I would only recommend Riverside Cottage if there is nobody using next door. The kitchen is on the small side but managable, but all of the cupboards are already used up with kitchenware, so for the week, we had to leave our food items in the bags we'd brought them in as there was nowhere to store them. It's also a shame that there is no washing machine. For a weeks stay as a family of 4, visiting places getting wet/muddy/sandy etc, clothes needed washing. I think this property is more a long weekend property and not meant for a weeks stay, especially for families.

- Joanne, August 2024
Malcolm June 2024

“A VERY COSY AND WELL EQUIPPED COTTAGE WITH PRETTY GARDENS IN A LOVELY SETTING OVERLOOKING THE RIVER WYE.”

PERFECT LOCATION FOR WALKING IN THE ELAN VALLEY AND BEYOND. OUR DOG HAD THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME WALKING ALONGSIDE THE RIVER AND HAVING THE OCCASIONAL SPLASH!

- Malcolm, June 2024
Geraint May 2024

“This is our 2nd stay in riverside and we weren't disappointed.”

My dog loves the open access to her private garden, running around, listening to the many birds and watching the rive, then taking a walk on the private river walk. A cosy cottage with a huge bathroom and spacious bedrooms, spotless grounds and beautiful surroundings. Safe, cosy and home from home atmosphere.

- Geraint, May 2024
Simon September 2023

“Fantastic location next to the river in a really well looked after estate.”

The owners are on site and go out of their way to make you welcome. The safe fenced private garden is a welcome extra. 5 minutes to the local village which has everything you need. Quirky and quaint

- Simon, September 2023
Graham September 2023

“The cottage is cozy and comfortable but the real selling point at Riverside cottage is the fantastic outdoor space, wildlife, and scenery.”

It’s a little slice of heaven- stunning. We took our 2 dogs, both high energy dogs who love to be outdoors. One has no recall and can usually only be walked on a lead. The cottage has a really big, beautifully maintained, enclosed garden which isn’t shared with any of the other cottages. But more importantly, it has a lovely big field/meadow area adjoining it with safe banks down to the river. The field is part of the estate and fully enclosed, other than a gate at the far end (you just need to check it’s been closed before letting your dogs off as there are sheep further down the track). All 4 cottages have access to the field/river but we didn’t see a single other person using it all week. Was such a luxury to have it to ourselves. Our dogs (and myself and my husband) had a fantastic time in the water in the sunshine. Absolutely made our holiday being to be able to let the dogs have the run of the field for hours. They’ve never slept so well. A personal highlight for me was seeing the kingfisher on the river. We saw them every day while sat, enjoying breakfast on the table in the garden. Every direction you look from the cottage garden is beautiful scenery. Mountains with red kite gliding above them , the river and woodland with birds galore, fish jumping out of the water, ornate chimney tops, and the colourful boarders in the garden. Owners were very friendly and welcoming. Not intrusive in the slightest. The kitchen is very compact but perfectly big enough for me and my husband. You might struggle with 5 guests though. I couldn’t help but think the large shower room would be better utilised as a kitchen and the kitchen as a compact bathroom. My only very slight gripes were that the windows could have done with a more recent clean (spiderwebs in abundance) and the little yard area off the kitchen could have been spruced up a bit. Also, had the adjoining cottage (Gardener’s Cottage)been occupied, I would have been concerned about privacy as there is only a locked internal door separating the two cottages and I think sounds may travel. We were, however, lucky enough to have the other cottage vacant during our stay. I really wouldn’t let this put you off though. With the outdoor space and surrounding scenery, you’ll spend most of your time enjoying outdoors. On the whole, the place was spotlessly clean, no trace of dogs. Shower was great. We had a fantastic time and we would absolutely love to come back.

- Graham, September 2023
Richard July 2023

“The location is beautiful and the owners Jonathon and Chee could not have been more friendlier or welcoming.”

Nothing was too much trouble for Chee who always had a smile on his face and forthcoming with advice re fly fishing Which was the reason we chose to stay at this property. We picked Riverside Cottage over Gardeners Cottage due to the large rear garden access but with hindsight would stay at Gardeners on our next visit as Riverside had a very small kitchen especially the fridge which was tiny. We love to shop once a week and spend the rest of the time relaxing on site but there was very limited storage space for food and cooking pots and pans were very limited, hence we had to go out every day for supplies. Apart from this the holiday was wonderful and relaxing and I would recommend this location. With very little effort this holiday cottage could easily be upgraded to 4*.

- Richard, July 2023
Juliet June 2023

“We had a wonderful holiday.”

The accommodation was clean, inviting & exactly as described. My bed was really comfortable & had some of the best nights sleep I'd had for a long time. The owners couldn't have been more helpful. If there was anything we needed they were there, but were not intrusive in anyway. The cottage itself was in the most beautiful surroundings & I spent many a morning waking up with coffee in hand next to the river. There is a lovely short walk down an old railway track on site, longer enough for a quick dog walk in morning before a day in the mountains. This was everything I hoped it would be and more and we can't wait to go back again in the future. Thanks for a great holiday.

- Juliet, June 2023
Ian May 2023

“The property was in a lovely location with everything we needed, our two dogs enjoyed it as well with a walks down the old railway track on site.”

Very friendly and helpful owner, would recommend.

- Ian, May 2023
Geraint April 2023

“We booked a weekend stay and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Riverside.”

Our dog enjoyed the use of the large garden that is shared by both cottages and we also had a small, private area for ourselves out the front. Elan Valley is a must see, whether you walk the trails or drive to see all the dams. We had a mixed weekend for weather with blazing sun, hail, rain and fog, but it only added to the atmosphere. Stunning grounds to walk on along the river and a lovely, peaceful retreat. The only downside was the glass bathroom door that leads our into joint garden. Despite being frosted, I feel it could still use some sort of privacy blind for when the light is on as I didn't want to scare the neighbours whilst in the lovely, big shower

- Geraint, April 2023
Jennifer Linda April 2023

“We had a lovely stay at this beautiful cottage, Bedrooms were roomy and were so comfy to sleep on, property had WiFi and is a well equipped kitchen.”

The Riverside cottage garden exclusively for our use for beautiful and what a treat having the river wye running alongside with private river walk you can explore. The owners also were very friendly and giving us a nice bottle of wine as a welcome was just perfect. Our dog Monty loved the place too.

- Jennifer Linda, April 2023

Dear Jennifer, thank you for your kind words. We are very happy to hear that you have enjoyed your time here despite the Welsh weather. Freddie enjoyed meeting Monty too. Property Owner
Tori October 2022

“Firstly, what a fabulous place to get away and spend some time!”

The house was spotlessly clean including utensils, towels and bedding. For a dog friendly place, there was no smell of dog or dog hairs. The views and surrounding land is stunning. The owners were incredibly helpful and friendly. The bed could have been more comfortable for us, but everyone has a different preference. My only comment would be we could hear some noise from the people next door but this is unavoidable and wasn't a big issue as we were out a lot. There are pubs in the local area but you do have to drive to them. Big shops are 10 mins away but there are closer smaller shops. Overall, we were really happy and will definitely be booking again!

- Tori, October 2022
Kevin October 2022

“A lovely cozy cottage in beautiful surroundings.”

- Kevin, October 2022
Richard June 2022

“Had a fab stay, garden is amazing size for the doggies.”

Lovely and quiet. Just a few things that I felt were needed a mop to wipe the floor in the shower room, it's directly off the garden and got very wet and muddy... had a bucket but no mop ! Also an iron would have been great and just maybe an air freshener in the hoover or clean the hoover. Had a hoover round a few times and the smell was horrid so only did it twice( strong dog smell).. But would return as lovely, peaceful and ideal for the dogs great that you have space to leave them to dry after the walks. All in all a lovely break..

- Richard, June 2022
Emma August 2021

“Hosts were lovely and very welcoming, and the cottage was situated in a beautiful spot next to the river.”

Although we knew this cottage would be basic we did not expect items to be dirty and so old. The sofa had worn so much it was threadbare with one cushion torn open, it wasn't even clean, it had a layer of dog hairs down the back where dogs had been rubbing. (We have non moulting breed so knew it wasn't them). This is also the first time we have had to buy air fresheners when in a cottage. We had to clean all the kitchen cupboard doors where you touch as you could see the layer of grime and place chopping boards outside as they smelt so bad. The layout was very strange and not as expected - the only access to what is a wonderful garden was through the toilet/shower room!! Unfortunately you couldn't see the garden from inside the house as all the onlooking windows were from the adjoining cottage. We thought having an en-suite to the master room would be ideal but it was only a toilet, there was nowhere to wash your hands so had to go downstairs anyway. We still had a great time in the local countryside but this cottage needs improvements.

- Emma, August 2021
Patricia June 2021

“Lovely cottage to relax and explore the area cottage very basic but comfortable would certainly go back again”

- Patricia, June 2021
Ivy October 2020

“For Peaceful Tranquillity, and spotless Cleanliness, Set in a small piece of paradise owned by two wonderfully very caring, attentive and obliging Owners.”

This is the place to be.l

- Ivy, October 2020
Nikki September 2020

“Lovely garden.”

. Although overlooked by neighbour, didn't bother us but not private at all. Beautiful walk from the doorstep but sheep in the paddock next to the garden so not that dog friendly. Very cosy inside, cream carpets so if you have dogs take plenty of towels and covers. Really great owners very hrlpful and pleasant. Kitchen needs some attention Great for a couple and 2 dogs. Would recommend

- Nikki, September 2020
Julie August 2020

“A lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings.”

Had everything we needed although the kitchen was a little small. The owners were lovely and couldn't do enough for us. Definitely recommend this cottage and we hope to return soon.

- Julie, August 2020
Linda August 2020

“Fantastic location with well-kept lovely gardens!”

Beautiful place. Mattresses were very comfortable. Close to Rhayader, which is a great place. My dog enjoyed it.

- Linda, August 2020
Dean October 2019

“Lovely cottage and really lovely owners.”

We're definitely coming back to visit. The garden and outside space available was fantastic, our dog loved it.

- Dean, October 2019
Peter July 2019

“The cottage is very homely.”

Bathroom and bedrooms very good. Lounge comfortable. Garden very good and overlooks the river Wye. Unfortunately the kitchen is very poor. Very outdated units and appliances. The whole thing needs stripping out and starting afresh. It is also extremely small but could easily be extended to make a much better facility. Everything about the kitchen is annoying when you work in it. Having said all that we did enjoy our 4 nights very much. The owners were very friendly. We don't usually but will consider booking this cottage again. That's if I don't offend the owners too much with my comments.

- Peter, July 2019
Angela September 2018

“Riverside cottage was brilliant owner's very friendly We have been holidaying ...”

Riverside cottage was brilliant owner's very friendly We have been holidaying for over 30 years in UK riverside is one of the best 10/10 The surroundings were absolutely beautiful piece and quite was brilliant The owners have put there heart and soul into this accommodation everything you could wish for Thankyou very much We will be telling all our friends Mrs Angela Knight

- Angela, September 2018
Anthony August 2018

“Brilliant location , friendly welcoming owners.”

Well furnished with great kitchen equipment . Had a brilliant week and can't really think of anything that wasn't excellent . Highly recommend and will return to this property and location for sure

- Anthony, August 2018
Edith August 2018

“Lovely riverside cottage ,great time had by all, the owner is such a gentleman, ...”

Lovely riverside cottage ,great time had by all, the owner is such a gentleman, lovely area for birdwatching, beautiful surroundings,

- Edith, August 2018
Barbara June 2018

“Riverside Cottage is brilliant, very comfortable and clean.”

The Glaslyn Estate is an ideal location to see the surrounding country side and places of interest. The Estate's location is also great, the walk along the river which runs through the estate is very beautiful. The owners of the estate are friendly and I would recommend this cottage to anyone who wanted a peaceful and stress free holiday.

- Barbara, June 2018
Michael June 2017

“The location is fantastic and we found lots to do around the area, if you prefer a relaxing holiday this also would not be a problem the cottage is part of the Glaslyn Estate and the river Wye runs along the bottom of the garden it is an ideal location for walking and fishing, the cottage would benefit from some improvements to the bathroom in particular the shower area , but you have to except that it is an older property and has a lot of character.”

- Michael, June 2017
Alison July 2016

“Location was stunning, really amazing, on an estate with the Wye River running alongside.”

The owners were very friendly and helpful as was the gardener. The cottage itself had everything we wanted, very comfortable and the whole property was very clean including towels and bedding. It was also a good house for taking the dog on holiday with us.This was the best holiday we have had and we would like to return!

- Alison, July 2016
Carol October 2014

“The cottage was ideal for anyone with dogs or anyone wishing to undertake an adventure/outdoor holiday.”

There was plenty of space for outdoor clothing/storage of equipment etc. The cottage was very comfortable and within easy access of the main road with walks on the doorstep.

- Carol, October 2014
Michael September 2014

“Excellent location grounds and gardens kept to a very high standard.”

Very peaceful and relaxing exactly what we wanted.

- Michael, September 2014
Brian May 2014

“We had a lovely week staying at this cottage.”

It is a fantastic location to be able to sit in the garden and watch the river and birds go by. We found it very relaxing and I would highly recommend this as an area to stay. I particularly enjoyed visiting the local Red Kite feeding station and the various walks that can be enjoyed near by. There were various Pubs/Restaurants available in Rhayader should you wish to eat out and the owners of the property were very friendly and close by should there be any issues.

- Brian, May 2014
William September 2013

“The whole place was very good.”

- William, September 2013
Maralyn August 2013

“The cottage setting was superb, the river outside the door and the mountain back drop is lovely.”

The river bank walk is lovely, and the whole place has a laid back peaceful atmosphere. Planning to book again for next year, did not want to come home.

- Maralyn, August 2013
Philip August 2013

“The property was spotless and very well appointed.”

The garden was idyllic, the river was right at the bottom as described. The fishing was excellent with hard fighting trout. The location was good as it was central for exploring Wales. The nearby town had everything you wanted. I would like to extend a special thank you to the owner for a perfect holiday.

- Philip, August 2013

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single bed on landing
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Sitting room with dining area.
LPG gas central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge
Freesat TV, WiFi, DVD, radio
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair on request
Off road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed lawned garden overlooking the River Wye with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and petrol station 1.2 miles, pub 2.6 miles
Note: Private salmon, trout and grayling fly fishing available on a catch and release basis only at £20 per rod, per week
Note: The single bed on the landing is suitable for children aged 10 and over only
Please be aware: Some minor maintenance will be taking place in other properties on the grounds up until June 4th

The property

A semi-detached cottage close to the village of Llanwrthwl, offering comfortable accommodation for a family or a group of friends who wish to enjoy a riverside position.

There are two bedrooms at this Mid Wales cottage, with an additional single bed on the first floor landing.

The enclosed lawned garden overlooking the River Wye is perfect for enjoying dining alfresco.

This cosy Rhayader cottage is ideal for a holiday in a lovely rural location.

Note: This cottage can be booked with Refs. 22182, 22183 and 22184 to sleep 16 people.

Glaslyn Estate Cottages

Llanwrthwl 1 mile. These four cottages stand in the grounds of the delightful 11-acre Glaslyn Estate which was once the home of the famous painter and fisherman HWB Davies. These welcoming Llanwrthwl cottages are in a lovely riverside location only yards from the banks of the River Wye, which runs straight through the estate. This wonderful holiday location is ideal for couples, families or dedicated fishermen who wish to enjoy a secluded, peaceful setting surrounded by beautiful countryside. Each of these four Mid Wales cottages has its own well-equipped facilities including fitted kitchens, cosy sitting rooms and glorious outside seating areas where you can truly appreciate the magnificent surroundings. From these cottages near Rhayader are miles of beautiful riverside walks where you can enjoy a huge variety of birdlife and may even see an otter on the bustling River Wye. Fishermen will enjoy this rare opportunity to enjoy some fabulous fly fishing for salmon, trout and grayling - all available at these cottages on the River Wye. Llanwrthwl is a small village with a local shop and an historic church, whilst the pleasant market town of Rhayader is less than three miles away and provides a variety of shops, pubs, restaurants and the popular Red Kite Feeding Station. This unspoilt region of Wales offers stunning scenery with the famous Elan Valley lakes and the Cambrian Mountain very close by. This is a rare chance to enjoy four charming Llanwrthwl cottages in a lovely riverside location which is a haven for wildlife, amidst a tranquil setting, for a truly relaxing break.

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About the location

LLANWRTHWL

Rhayader 3.5 miles; Llandrindod Wells 7 miles; Builth Wells 10 miles.

The small village of Llanwrthwl sits on the River Wye in beautiful countryside between Builth Wells and Rhayader. Llanwrthwl is home to a small shop and St. Gwrthwl’s Church which is home to a prehistoric standing stone. The bustling market town of Rhayader is three and a half miles away and has an abundance of shops, restaurants, pubs and a leisure complex. The Red Kite Feeding Station on the outskirts of the town is a great attraction not to be missed, while the annual Royal Welsh Show is just one of the attractions in nearby Builth Wells, where a great variety of exhibitions and sales are held all year round. The beautiful Elan Valley offers a wonderful variety of walks and cycle trails, as well as a visitor centre with café and children's play area.

This property accepts holidays that commence on a Saturday. Failure to adhere to this could result in cancellations.

Please be aware: Some minor maintenance will be taking place in other properties on the grounds up until June 4th

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“The location of the cottage is great, as many of the places we visited were either a short drive away like Elan Valley, or just over an hour away like Aberdovey.”

“A VERY COSY AND WELL EQUIPPED COTTAGE WITH PRETTY GARDENS IN A LOVELY SETTING OVERLOOKING THE RIVER WYE.”

“This is our 2nd stay in riverside and we weren't disappointed.”

“Fantastic location next to the river in a really well looked after estate.”

“The cottage is cozy and comfortable but the real selling point at Riverside cottage is the fantastic outdoor space, wildlife, and scenery.”

“The location is beautiful and the owners Jonathon and Chee could not have been more friendlier or welcoming.”

“We had a wonderful holiday.”

“The property was in a lovely location with everything we needed, our two dogs enjoyed it as well with a walks down the old railway track on site.”

“We booked a weekend stay and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Riverside.”

“We had a lovely stay at this beautiful cottage, Bedrooms were roomy and were so comfy to sleep on, property had WiFi and is a well equipped kitchen.”

“Firstly, what a fabulous place to get away and spend some time!”

“A lovely cozy cottage in beautiful surroundings.”

“Had a fab stay, garden is amazing size for the doggies.”

“Hosts were lovely and very welcoming, and the cottage was situated in a beautiful spot next to the river.”

“Lovely cottage to relax and explore the area cottage very basic but comfortable would certainly go back again”

“For Peaceful Tranquillity, and spotless Cleanliness, Set in a small piece of paradise owned by two wonderfully very caring, attentive and obliging Owners.”

“Lovely garden.”

“A lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings.”

“Fantastic location with well-kept lovely gardens!”

“Lovely cottage and really lovely owners.”

“The cottage is very homely.”

“Riverside cottage was brilliant owner's very friendly We have been holidaying ...”

“Brilliant location , friendly welcoming owners.”

“Lovely riverside cottage ,great time had by all, the owner is such a gentleman, ...”

“Riverside Cottage is brilliant, very comfortable and clean.”

“Location was stunning, really amazing, on an estate with the Wye River running alongside.”

“The cottage was ideal for anyone with dogs or anyone wishing to undertake an adventure/outdoor holiday.”

“Excellent location grounds and gardens kept to a very high standard.”

“We had a lovely week staying at this cottage.”

“The whole place was very good.”