Bwthyn Dyfi

Bwthyn Dyfi is a lovely cottage set in a peaceful location it has a beautiful garden over 3 different levels with stunning views.

The pub in the village is friendly and welcoming. Only problem is there is no on-site parking, parking is available on the main road going through the village but we parked quite easily and that did not spoil our visit. We saw a variety of birds and wildlife with Red Kites, Pheasants and a Hummingbird Hawk Moth which I have never seen before.

The property is somewhat difficult to locate, and you aren’t able to park near the entrance.

This could be an issue for those with mobility issues or children, as parking on the main road is also incredibly limited. The property itself is large and comfortable enough for a family of 3/4. The one downside was that the kitchen equipment was quite dirty. There was dried food debris on a lot of the plates, and the cutlery drawer was full of crumbs and food. Some of the glasses were quite dirty and smeared with what felt like grease. My first night was sadly spent washing everything so my family and I could relax and use the crockery without worrying. The property is also quite far from all the main tourist attractions.

Beautiful cottage, very well and thoughtfully equipped- home from home.

Quiet location but good for a base to explore the area. Friendly pub across the road. The closest town Machynlleth is good to visit especially market day. All in all a great house!!

Once you find your way to cottage it's lovely.

Everything you could possibly need has been thought of from the airfryer right down to a shot measure. Beautiful views with the river at the bottom of the garden and even food to feed the many birds including woodpeckers. The only drawback is the steep narrow staircase but thats to be expected in such an old property but it would not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues.

Superbly equipped kitchen.

Wonderful garden, great to relax and take in the views - birdfeeders which attracted a pair of woodpeckers. Comfy beds. Lots of games, just in case of rain (it is Wales after all). Great location from which to go walking.

A lovely, well equipped, comfortable and cosy cottage in a beautiful location with wonderful views, great walks, lots of birdlife and low flying planes.

It was a brilliant week. Thank you.

Lovely, cosy cottage and extremely well equipped.

Sitting in the garden in the sunshine with an amazing view over the river was so relaxing (apart from the occasional interruption by low flying jets). Having the shop and pub so convenient was a plus and the neighbours were lovely and friendly. Our only criticism is about the bed being too soft. Otherwise a great little place.

We loved the cottage, one of the best equipped we had stayed in.

The cottage was very clean on arrival, and we appreciated the access to broom etc to be able to maintain this after sandy beach days and river dips! There is no welcome basked on arrival, so I would advise bringing the basics with you at least. The outdoor space was simply fantastic, spent many happy afternoons and evenings in the sun. Although shared access, the path could be secured either side, so safe to let our dog out to explore. I was perhaps under the impression that the river could be accessed from the garden, but this is currently not possible. Personal choice, I understand, but the mattress on the double bed was very soft which led to some uncomfortable nights.. The bed frame on the single nearest the window was so squeaky, it could do with some maintenance I think. Otherwise, a largely perfect stay in a beautiful area and we would certainly book here again. Thank you!

Lovely little cottage in the friendly village of Cemmaes.

Very well equipped and we really enjoyed using the sheltered terrace with great views across the valley. Easy drive into the nearest market town and also to the wonderful beach at Aberdyfi, and walks from the doorstep. The lounge was a little smaller than expected but fine for us as a couple. Bed was also quite soft. Otherwise we had a lovely stay and would rebook.

Das Cottage ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet.

Auch der hübsche Garten hat uns sehr gefallen. Die sehr ruhige Lage, der wunderbare Vogelgesang und der sanft plätschernde Fluss boten eine idyllische Stimmung. Wir haben unser Essen meistens selber gekocht und dazu die nötigen Gegenstände vorgefunden. Das Cottage wirkte auf den ersten Blick sauber. Doch dann fanden wir in jeder Ecke Staub, Spinnweben und Spinnen. Die Kommode musste ich vor dem Einräumen der Kleider entstauben. Der Backofen und Bleche waren sehr schmutzig und der Wasserkocher gar grün verschlammt. Wir haben beide Augen zugedrückt und haben unseren Aufenthalt trotzdem genossen. Es bedarf allerdings einer Verbesserung Sauberkeit im Haus! Am Anfang war es im Haus zu kühl und es fühlte sich ungemütlich an. Ich kontaktierte den Vermieter und dieser war sofort bereit die Heizung höher zu stellen.

Every aspect has been thought about allowing a very relaxing and lovely stay.

The kitchen is fully equipped to allow for basic to skilled cooking should you wish. Lots of care and thought has gone into to the property. It is beautifully decorated and all necessary items have been provided. Would recommend for an idyllic holiday in mid wales.

Lovely property, one of the nicest we’ve ever stayed in.

Were lucky enough to sit out in the garden a couple of evenings enjoying the beautiful view. Beds very comfortable and sofa in lounge also comfy. Loved relaxing in front of the log burner. Nice walks not too far away. Only criticism would be the folder with information in, stated that the reason for no welcome pack was because of Covid 19. I don’t t have a problem with no welcome pack as we had a shopping delivery booked, but I think using Covid as a reason to not even provide a pint of milk was pretty poor. Other than that we totally recommend staying here. It was gorgeous

The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable, our only concern are the trip hazards.

...we are an elderly couple and there are a lot of tiny steps between rooms....

A lovely, cosy and welcoming cottage.

We had a brilliant week! Beds are very comfy, the kitchen really well equipped (love the cups!) and the living room was perfect to settle down in after a busy day exploring the area. The only thing to note is some of the info in the folder at the cottage wasn’t totally accurate/up to date. It said the towel rails were permanently on in the bathroom and utility room but they weren’t (and nowhere to turn them on) so it meant drying damp clothes/towels wasn’t easy and it looks as though the washing machine is different to the one in the book and it doesn’t operate as a drier as well so had to try and dry some freshly washed clothes (I didn’t actually have any intention of doing a wash while on holiday so wouldn’t have even noticed normally but the weather wasn’t very kind on a couple of days and my children were very attracted to the mud/bogs on one of our walks) The pub across the road was really friendly and the little shop/deli has some great offerings. The brownies are delicious! Parking wasn’t an issue - we drove to the cottage to unload the car and then parked on the roadside easy enough after. The pub did say we could use their car park if we struggled to park as we enquired on our first day if we were ok just to park anywhere on the roadside. All in all a gem of a place, thank you for a wonderful week.

Bwthyn Dyfi is quite possibly the nicest property we’ve ever stayed in.

We loved everything about it! The cottage has a luxurious feel to it (really well equipped kitchen, beautiful bathrooms, the most comfortable beds which we didn’t want to get out of!) whilst retaining and enhancing its original features - dense stone walls and beamed ceilings. The most delightful feature is the garden, sitting out with a coffee in the morning, with the most idyllic view of the River Dyfi through to snuggling up by the fire pit with a glass of wine in the evening. It is just the perfect holiday cottage.

This place is incredible.

Loved every moment of our stay here, thank you so much!

Had a wonder stay.

The accommodation was comfortable and clean. Amazing bath (maybe take a bath mat as bath is luxury you would easily fall asleep in it and slip). Beautiful garden to sit out in and lovely places to visit nearby.

We adored this beautiful rose covered cottage.

Stunning views from every window, it has a gorgeous garden to sit and relax in, listening to the babbling river, watching the birds and smelling the roses and lavender. Inside is warm, cosy and comfortable with lovely furnishings and a log burner for colder evenings. Fantastic roll top bath as well as a shower and the kitchen is well equipped with the best collection of mugs ever!!!! The pub at the top of the lane is very dog friendly but only open on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday. When we arrived on the Saturday we went to eat there but sadly they didn't have the gluten free items on their menu for my husband who is coeliac. The cafe/shop across did have a gluten free choice and we hoped to eat there a few times but they didn't allow dogs, even at their outside eating area. So we did have to drive to eat and drink out which we hadn't planned on doing quite so much. The next town Machynlleth has a fantastic dog friendly cafe and deli, Blasau at the Royal House with a brilliant range of gluten free baked items made fresh every day. The chip shop Hennighan's also is brilliant for gluten free so we made the most of eating out in the garden back at the cottage when the weather allowed. Beautiful cottage, stunning location, no issues at all with parking but for us, we did have to drive if we wanted to eat and drink out rather than having that option within walking distance.

A very enjoyable week.

We didn’t realise there wasn’t a garden where children could play although we found a lovely little park about 200 yards away up the road. The entrance to the property was a small porch which hadn’t been cleaned and it was a shame that it was the first thing you saw when entering the property.

Idyllic views of the river and mountains, background sounds of birds and sheep - a meditational environment - perfect!

Friendly people in the tiny village - a shop / cafe with local produce a few minutes away by foot. Had a great fun evening with locals at the pub (opposite the shop) - very welcoming! The cottage itself fantastic - beautifully decorated, original beams, floorboards and stone walls - but with modern comforts: radiators, heated towel rails in the bathroom and downstairs laundry room/toilet. Heated floor in the bathroom was a great suprise! Comfy sofa to sprawl and take naps opposite the fireplace, that kept is cozy. Really good quality well equipped kitchen, with induction stove top, micro, toaster - we cooked several times a day and everything we needed to prepare proper meals was at hand. Large kitchen table was great. Outside seating gives quiet space to all - even with an outside socket to recharge phones / laptops - best office and views I ever had! Bonus: low flying jets from the Mach Loop one day was stunning.

We had a lovely stay.

Cottage was spotess for us - so clearly the issues are isolated/sporadic. Kitchen was very well equipped - had everything we could need and more!! Sofas, beds etc. all comfortable and shower/bath both very good (once we'd read the instructions in the guest manual on how to get hot water for the bath!). Heating good and flexible, fire lovely. Parking was OK for us - we mostly parked on the road having dropped our stuff off down the road, which is tight but manageable. Sykes instruction email didn't seem to give us the full "how to find" info which we did find in the online guest handbook the owner sent (it's a bit hard to find) The area is really lovely. Weather wasn't too good so no high mountains - but we enjoyed walking to Machynnleth on Glyndwr's Way (~12m, bus back once per day), doing the "Windmills Walk" up onto Mynydd de Cemmaes and back down via the Cambrian Way as well as doing the waymarked "Cwm Dugoed a Clywedog Path" walk from Mallwyd. The best thing though was the village - without fail everyone was welcoming and made us feel at home - the pub (Penrhos Arms) is lovely when open, and the shop/cafe (Ty Cemaes) is a real find - great for nice topups if not a full weeks shop - nice meat, good food/veg, lots of lovely local stuff. So few people on the walks - and always a conversation when we did meet someone! And the food was lovely. Would definitely recommend.

The cottage itself has been thoughtfully renovated and is well equipped in the kitchen, however the apparent ongoing cleanliness issues are still a problem.

Behind furniture, bedroom bin not emptied and basic items not replenished. No dishwasher tablets no kitchen towel, one cube of fire lighter and the cottage took several hours to warm up when we arrived. These easy to fix issues did dampen our enthusiasm to return to an otherwise beautiful cottage in stunning location. The simple answer is to oversee the maintenance of cottages, do not totally rely on cleaning companies.

Stunning cottage with amazing views and had everything we needed for a weeks stay.

Would have liked to have known in advance more about accessing the property which for myself and partner was ok, but for my mum the path to the cottage uneven, making it hard especially in the dark. The stairs in the cottage are quite steep which again for us was ok but my mum struggled. Parking is on the road and we never struggled to park, but we did drive the car down the lane when we arrived to offload and again when we left to make it easier. Overall we had a great stay, very relaxing, the views are amazing and we were fortunate enough to see the jets fly by, which are close but do not in anyway spoil your stay, they are amazing to see and not everyday, we were lucky to see them. The shop and pub are very close and everyone really friendly. The lower garden is getting slightly overgrown compared to the pictures but makes it very private. We would definitely return and certainly didn't want to leave. Would definitely recommend.

The outlook and location is stunning, and the village has a very good shop and cafe - it’s also possible to walk some distance without a car, although the roads in this area must be some of the loveliest in Britain.

The old cottage is old very well adapted. Not suitable perhaps for all access due to steep stairs and steps between rooms, but fine for most people. The terraced gardens are lovely and we appreciated the supplied bird food. Well equipped - only note would be that more instructions on recycling would be useful: I guessed.

Perfect location for us to explore.

Was an absolute joy being so close to the river and the views from the front if the cottage were just beautiful. Cottage itself was exactly as advertised. WIt was well furnished and very comfortable and cosy. Everything was working, well maintained and the kitchen was very well equipped. (Instruction book was really useful and easy to follow) Smashing cafe, a stones throw away, at the top of the road for odd supplies, coffee or breakfast. It's a total gem and we'll definitely be back. Thank you x

An amazing cottage, perfect location, views to die for and local area is perfect.

Cottage is very clean and beautifully presented

We had a lovely stay.

The cottage is adorable with stunning views. Great location. Bath tub is amazing. Very helpful and friendly neighbours especially when we locked ourselves out.

A clean, tidy and very charming cottage, located on the side of a valley, that does not disappoint!

This beautiful cottage had everything we needed, including a pretty garden which offers stunning views and is perfectly situated on the Mach Loop for some exhilarating fly pasts!! The cafe/shop just at the end of the road is a real bonus; it's well stocked, very welcoming and serves tasty breakfasts and light lunches. The property doesn't have its own parking space but we were able to unload and load the car close by, before parking up on the main road (2 minute walk away). During our stay we weren't lucky enough to get the 'first come, first served' parking space close to the cottage, but we never had a problem finding a space on the main road. We had a great stay and loved the character of the cottage. Thoroughly recommend!!

Had a fantastic holiday.

The birdlife was amazing and such a nice touch to have bird food provided to keep the feeders full.

A lovely cottage with a proper charm about it.

Located in a beautiful quiet setting. The cottage was well appointed and we found it most comfortable ideal for our stay. The outdoor seating was fantastic with the river providing a soothing background. Really enjoyed our very own airshow on the Friday of our stay!

From the moment we walked down the path and opened the door we were in love with the place.

It was so perfect. Amazing location fantastic facilities and beautiful scenery. We had some cold and wet days but the cozy living room with fire was perfect. It was a great base to explore so much of snowdonia and the coast. The pub was lovely as was the little coffee shop which was filled with all you need. We went on some lovely walks just in the village as well exploring the river and up into the Mountains. Would love to stay again!

We had a wonderful week staying in Bwthyn Dyfi.

The house is in a beautiful location and the views are amazing. We will definitely be staying again.

A little gem of a property set in the most beautiful position.

Our first experience of Wales and we will be back. Was a little worried about parking but was not an issue

This cottage is beautiful, comfortable, cosy and thoughtfully equipped.

We wanted for nothing. The garden and views are beautiful too! We thought the property was faultless!

Fantastic cottage, stunning location by the river all you can hear is the sound of the water running.

The cottage was clean and we loved the huge kitchen and the outside fire pit was fab. Could do with a vanity mirror in the bedroom but that’s it.

Our second visit to this lovely cottage this year & once again it didn’t disappoint.

Bwthyn Dyfi is homely, comfortable & the facilities are all you require for a restorative break. We have had a wonderful time travelling around this spectacular area. The cottage overlooks the beautiful River Dyfi which is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. We have enjoyed following the Ospreys and Red Kites whilst here. Thank you Rebecca & Tony for letting us use your cottage. Dawn & Paul

Beautiful cottage well equipped in a great setting.

Lovely property and we would definitely stay again.

The kitchen and bathrooms are particularly well appointed and the outside area is amazing with its views over the Dyfi. We enjoyed our time there. The property is only a bit let down by its cleanliness as wasn't that thoroughly cleaned in places - behind and under the sofa especially.

Our third visit to this lovely cottage set in a beautiful and peaceful location.

We had a very relaxing holiday

A lovely, well equipped, homely peaceful cottage situated in a delightful friendly village.

Splendid views from windows out across the Dyfi River, stretching to the mountains and surrounding woodland/pastures. Wonderful for bird watching (feeders & bird food provided for visitors to use) & also watching numerous displays of military aircraft flying (on Mach Loop) through the valley. Would highly recommend this cottage . Thank you to the owners, Tony & Rebecca. We can’t wait to revisit in August!

We booked this cottage for our honeymoon and we could not have had a more perfect stay.

We thought it might be one of those listing which looks too good to be true but we were wrong! This picturesque cottage is even better in reality. It was cosy on rainy days and evenings and was the perfect base for days spent exploring. It has everything you could need or want and the owners have clearly put a huge amount of effort into maintaining it. The little touches made it so homey. We will definitely be back and cannot wait for more firepits and river days ❤️

This cottage was beautiful and in the perfect setting it was everything we were looking for.

We had a little issue with the heating which the owner promptly sorted for us.

The cottage had lovely view and nice seating areas outside, exactly like the photos in the listing.

Unfortunately the cleanliness of the cottage didn't meet our expectation. The beddings had stains and hair and just didn't feel clean. The sofa downstairs had a lot of what I can only guess was the rub fibers which suggested it had not been cleaned at all. Kitchen utensils all required a quick rinse before they can be used. When we were there, the upstair shower leaked through the ceiling to the area in front the downstair toilet which prevented us from using the downstair toilet whenever the shower was being used. We reported some of these issues to the owner and he was very responsive and helpful but sadly it was not possible to actually resolve any of these issues during our stay. Few other minor things that would have been nice to have for us. There were no logs for the fire. When we arrived late after a long drive we realised that there was no tea or coffee and that the shop nearby was closed until the morning of the our departure day. Not a big deal but would have made our stay a lot more enjoyable if some tea or coffee were provided to get us started and/or more information about what to bring/prepare were provided in the digital house manual. The cottage is beautifully decorated, would have been a lovely stay if the cleanliness was up to the standard.

The cottage is in a beautiful location and had everything we needed.

It was comfortable and well fitted out with good kitchen utensils etc and lovely outdoor seating areas. However, there were a few points which were not as expected regarding cleanliness. Firstly, the kitchen bin had not been emptied when we arrived, having what was presumably the last guests waste in it, including a pair of old slippers. Secondly the upstairs toilet had a cream egg wrapper in it, which suggests it hadn’t been cleaned at all. There are cobwebs in various places, particularly around the window in the downstairs toilet, and the drawers and cupboards in the kitchen have debris in them, along with something which looked like a broken watch strap in the bedside table drawer. The kitchen work surfaces also had various spillages of tea etc on them, which came off with a simple cleaning spray and wipe. There were also no logs for a fire or fire pit, which the listing says there will be a starter basket of them. We would have liked to use the fire pit particularly. Another point is the heating re-sets overnight. We set the bedroom heating low because we don’t like it warm, but it kept resetting to come on in the morning. This should be possible to override. Bedding etc appeared clean, and we had an otherwise lovely stay.

Brilliant property for a Family of 4 with a dog -the community coffee shop just up the road is excellent and the pub opposite the coffee shop did a good dinner.

Also a fan of being on the Mach Loop -we were treated to a couple of spectacular fly pasts! Excellent location for exploring Snowdon and the Corris Mine tour which is well worth a trip. We are already planning a return visit.

Perfect Cottage very cosy, clean, good location and beautiful views.

If we have chance we would like to come back especially in summer time.

See email sent to Sykes on 29/10/21.

However, specific feedback below: 1. No freezer facilities - not acceptable (though I appreciate this wasn't included in particulars). 2. No prior notification of onsite construction nor the fact that the owner was residing in the outhouse in the rear garden. This affected our use of the garden and our privacy, therefore, our enjoyment of the holiday was greatly affected.

I think it wonderful that we could swim in the river at the end of the garden, I saw a kingfisher twice.

My only reservation concerning the cottage was no reading light but I find that in most cottages (over 50s find they need one!). The sitting room was small and dark but the sofas were comfortable and a wonderful size for my over tall husband. Warning, many styles are not dog friendly so this is a no go area for local walks if you have a heavy dog. Also several times we found fences where fences shouldnt have been which was frustrating. Everyone was friendly though, the scenery was beautiful and its only a 25 min drive to Cadair Idris which was magnificent.

Disappointed that there was not a freezer, but had a lovely stay

Lovely relaxing stay for our honeymoon.

So peaceful apart from the odd private air show by the RAF which was fantastic to see!

This cottage is fantastic, this was my second visit and it's a fantastic location.

Facilities are excellent, pub was within a short distance. Unfortunately the cleanliness of the property was not up to the standards of last year, but I do understand there was an issue regarding cleaners and this is already being looked in to. I would recommend to anyone to book this property. I would like to thank the owners for a lovely stay.

Had a fantastic honeymoon at Dyfi cottage (our second time staying here).

Such a peaceful setting. Thanks Tony & Rebecca

A beautiful little cottage nestled on the banks of the Afon Dyfi.

The lovely terraced garden with three seating areas was the most peaceful place to sit in the morning and evening with just the sound of birdsong, sheep, and the babbling river below. Owners Rebecca and Tony have furnished the cottage to a high standard, making it a truly comfortable home from home.

Beautiful patio overlooking the Dovey river - excellent spot for a G&T after a great days walking

A beautifully presented cottage in an idyllic location on the edge of the River Dovey.

Whatever time of year you visit, you'll be comfortable with wireless thermostats throughout, a well thought out utility room for drying wet weather gear. When the sun shines, the split level garden catches the sun perfectly. The well equipped kitchen can be supplied with the bulkier items from co-op in Machynlleth, but you'll be surprised by the stock in the lovely shop at the end of the lane, especially logs for either a cosy fireside evening in or a riverside fire pit, starry night out (Blankets also provided) so please support, they make great coffee too. In the current climate of 're-opening', The Penhros Arms Hotel (directly opposite the lane to Bwthyn Dyfi are offering a limited but nice menu for socially distanced outdoor eating, again a great location in the early evening sun. We supported several times and with the convenience of takeaway trays, were able to enjoy back at the cottage with a fine wine and setting sun. A very comfortable sleep was had and a lovely spacious bathroom complete with a superb roll-top bath. Be mindful of a 'right of access' to the last cottage to the right of Bwthyn Dyfi (as you have to access your accommodation) We met the owners and their contractors who were lovely and considerate, but guests may need extra direction to their property when the owners reopen. Thank you to Rebecca and Tony for your great communication and sharing your lovely cottage.

What a fabulous cottage!

Inside and outside it is very tasteful and with attention to detail, the kitchen perfectly equipped for "proper" cooking and baking, and an extra bonus is the village shop a few steps away, which has fresh bread, milk from the tap, re-fill/ zero packaging options for a lot of produce etc. Within half an hour's drive you have the widest sand beaches ever, mountains for hiking, quirky shops and much more, but we also walked just from the cottage, and spent a lot of time there as it's just so nice!

This is meant as constructive critisim as we totally loved our holiday in this beautiful cottage!

I was disappointed to discover that when it stated 'fuel covered' that only meant one basket of logs for the entire week which was misleading. The downstairs utility room smelt of urine which was unpleasant. There was no welcome pack with ideas of local walks/things to do or instructions on how to use the heating/cooker which were both a little strange to use.

Beautifully designed and furnished, inside and out.

Everything you could need. Owners proved to be friendly and exceptionally helpful.

We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful cottage, we have even booked for next year.

The views are amazing, and the facilities at cottage are excellent. Can’t wait to return.

Fantastic holiday cottage set in a lovely, friendly village with beautiful views of the river Dovey.

We had such a great time. Cottage was decorated to a high standard and was well equipped. Loved the roll top bath. We are wanting to return next year. Thanks to Tony and Rebecca (cottage owners).