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Snowy Owl Lodge

(Ref. 1038275)

Rhayader, Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay Show on map

4.2

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Broadband / WiFi

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44 Customer Reviews

  • "Lovely surroundings."

    Accommodation was clean. We stayed in the exact same lodge as last year. Very disappointing to find out the mattress in the master bedroom has seen better days. This resulted in very little uncomfortable sleep for myself and my wife for the duration of our stay. This was reported on our first night but no action was taken. A bit of general maintenance is well overdue for example painting & jet washing. The lovely welcome pack that we received previously was no more. It was originally our plan to return on an annual basis unfortunately unless improvements are made this will not be the case.

    Reviewed by Stewart10.0Mar 2024

  • "It was absolutely fantastic for us and the dog's very relaxing atmosphere and great views and great value for the money would definitely return again."

    Thanks for your lovely feedback Jason Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jason13.3Feb 2024

  • "The lodge was absolutely as described,clean and welcoming,it was ready early so the park team let us go in which we appreciated after a long journey."

    The site was well kept and the dog facilities were excellent,lge fields,woodland etc,with plenty of dog waste bins.We had a wonderful break,thankyou to Oakwood lodges.... If I had one bit of criticism it would be the bed mattress it made my back ache as I think it needed a new one,but this wouldn't stop me booking again.

    Thanks for your wonderful feedback. We're glad you loved the dog facilities, many people do. Truly sorry about the mattresses, we will look into that. See you again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jayne10.8Sep 2023

  • "Great place to stay in a beautiful part of wales."

    The cabin was good apart from a couple minor issues which was the sink tap wouldn’t shut of completely so there was a continuous trickle of water running all the time.The other thing was the shower,we got about 30 seconds warm water if we were lucky! It didn’t spoil our stay and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again if the opportunity came.

    Thanks for your great feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. We're sorry to hear about the warm water, you should've let us know and we'd have sorted it for you. We hope to see you again soon in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Richard11.7Sep 2023

  • "Lovely and peaceful."

    Enjoyed the break....and the hot tub.

    Thanks for your feedback, we're glad you enjoyed. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Helen13.3Sep 2023

  • "We were booked for number 5 and ended up with number 8 no towels on arrival no ..."

    We were booked for number 5 and ended up with number 8 no towels on arrival no complementary pack garden not secure gate on veranda not secure bed room draws falling apart but despite all this we had a great time beds were completely comfy hot tub amazing brilliant time on the whole

    Reviewed by Anne10.8Aug 2023

  • "Absolutely enjoyed it very clean and quiet would highly recommend to anyone"

    Reviewed by David13.3Jul 2023

  • "Had a fantastic time."

    Would highly recommend. Lodge was very spacious and hot tub was amazing x

    Reviewed by Donna13.3Jun 2023

  • "Had a wonderful stay at Snowy Owl."

    Very impressed with the cleanliness. Lovely white bedding and towels .Lovely lodge felt very comfortable there. The whole site is beautifully maintained and each one quite private , all very tidy, hedges neat, grass cut. Lovely walk for the dog. Scenery was great The hot tub of course was the bonus loved it ! Hopefully we will be visiting again later in the year.

    We really do appreciate your thoughts and we are so happy that you enjoyed your holiday with us. Thank you for your feedback, it is all valued. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kathleen13.3May 2023

  • "We had a truly wonderful time at Snowy Owl Lodge."

    The accommodation was perfect for us as a couple...as was the hot tub! And to top it all off the setting was stunning and tranquil. A lovely place to enjoy a little R'n'R. We would highly recommend and will be back. Thank you

    Thanks for your tremendous feedback. We hope to see you again in the near future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Emma13.3Apr 2023

  • "Our four night stay was peaceful bliss for me my friend and Chihuahua."

    .the only very small problem was finding the lodge! Me and the driver in front thought the white house on the left was reception and the lodges themselves could do with a new sign as they didn't stand out. Overall though the hot tub and lodge was bliss with beautiful countryside surrounding it.

    Thanks for your feedback, we will certainly take this on board. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kerry13.3Apr 2023

  • "Couldn't criticise at all."

    Had a lovely stay. Very clean and fab facilities. My 2 children loved it and the hot tub. Only thing would recommend better signposting and lighting them up. We arrived after dark and it was very hard to see the signs both of the place itself and the cottage numbers, we had to get out the car and check each one on the way to ours!

    Thanks for your feedback Emma. This will certainly be solved. Thanks Property Owner

    Reviewed by Emma13.3Jan 2023

  • "We booked Friday to Friday but only stayed until Tuesday as i was not feeling great and also when we arrived, we had no heating and had to wait until Monday for it to be fixed, the hot tub on had 2 power jets working and the bed was so uncomfortable i hardly slept and was so cold, we told the lady about the heating, but she never came to make sure we were ok, i think we should of been offered another place to stay because of the heating but that never happened."

    Reviewed by Caron5.0Sep 2022

  • "Arrived and keys were ready for us to collect."

    The property was very clean and had a lovely view. Would definitely return in the future.

    Reviewed by Rhianne13.3Aug 2022

  • "Stunning location, spotless well equipped."

    I just had one complaint and that was the mattress on the double bed wasn’t very comfortable, we had disturbed sleep because of it. I would definitely think about using Oakwood lodge park again.

    Reviewed by Denise11.7Aug 2022

  • "A perfect and super private escape to the countryside."

    Will certainly be visiting again ♡. Thank you so much!

    Thank you for your feedback we look forward to seeing you again soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Charlotte13.3Jul 2022

  • "Very dog friendly."

    Beautiful views very private little garden. Our only major niggle was the noise from a nearby cabin that went on till 3.30am.

    Reviewed by Tracy13.3Jun 2022

  • "Really nice place to stay, would recommend for anyone."

    Very well priced.

    Reviewed by Tom13.3May 2022

  • "The lodge is set in lovely well kept grounds with beautiful views and has it's own private garden area."

    We actually stayed in Lodge 8 which was very clean and roomy and had all the basics needed for our break. We would definitely stay here again.

    Reviewed by Jane11.7May 2022

  • "The lodge we arrived at wasn't the lodge pictured in the listing posted by your Company."

    I booked with Sykes as I could choose that specific lodge. The interior and exterior could do with some tlc. As far as facilties go, a mop and bucket would be handy. Overall we had a lovely weekend in a very nice, peaceful place. The village has everything you need and everyone is very friendly. We definitely will be returning.

    Unfortunately there was a problem with the hot tub in the lodge you booked and therefore we moved you to an identical lodge. Sorry for any inconvenience. We take your feedback very seriously and will take on board the comments left. We look forward to seeing you return. Thank you Property Owner

    Reviewed by Debra8.3Mar 2022

  • "I loved our stay and will definitely recommend and rebook"

    Reviewed by Jenny13.3Feb 2022

  • "Beautiful location with very nice views situated close to the Elan valley."

    The site is peaceful, quiet and away from it all. The lodges are nicely secluded with privacy hedging although some noise from adjacent lodges is heard outdoors. Facilities adequate maybe a refresh of some essentials like coffee making could be improved.

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We will take note of your comments. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dave11.7Nov 2021

  • "We stayed at Snowy Owl Lodge, it was the most relaxing 3 nights."

    The lodge was easy to find, spotlessly clean and had all utensils needed. The lodge itself and the hot-tub was private. I will definitely be booking again

    Reviewed by Hannah13.3Nov 2021

  • "The accommodation was fine, especially noting it was dog friendly."

    The only problem was that the bed was soft and the mattress felt worn.

    Reviewed by James5.0Oct 2021

  • "A few people where very loud 1st night but after that was great ,veiws brillant ..."

    A few people where very loud 1st night but after that was great ,veiws brillant the hottub just what you need after a day out lodge was very clean everything you need could do with another frying pan but hayho had a great time

    Reviewed by Robert6.7Oct 2021

  • "Great location with views of hills/valleys from lodge decking, hot tub is in the lodge private garden area and not overlooked."

    Really enjoyed our stay.

    Reviewed by Rebecca5.0Jul 2021

  • "Tried to contact the number left as had issues with the TV."

    Rang and text on Saturday am and didn't get reply so resent message Sunday pm- still no reply. Had issue with hot tub Wednesday pm rang and text no reply so emailed and they came round a few hours later- we then made them aware of the issue with TV and was told girls would sort it in the morning. Was told had rang electrician re hot tub and they were waiting for him to come. Unable to use tub Wednesday evening. When got up Thursday morning tub was at 62 degrees, The girls came round - no electrician available till Friday. The tub was to be slightly emptied and filled with cold water so we could use Thursday and a thermometer was being left so we could check temperature- we went out and left them doing this and when we came back too much hot water had been let out so tub was freezing, they came back round and said they could could top up with hot water from boiler so we could use but by this time we had had enough so we declined. Lots of flies but nothing the owners could do about it-- fly spray and bombs left in lodges. Shelving in bathroom/ shower would be a good idea for shower gel/ shampoo.

    Reviewed by Graeme4.2Jun 2021

  • "The staff were very helpfully there was a problem with the hot tub and they went over and beyond to short this out."

    Reviewed by Joanne6.7Jun 2021

  • "The lodge was in a good location but crockery and cutlery had to be washed."

    The hot tub did not work the top was ripped the steps on decking was loose with 2 large screws sticking out and posed a trip hazard in general the lodge was in need of maintenance i would not recommend this property to any one we have photos of the lodge showing the state of the place

    Reviewed by Mervyn2.1May 2021

  • "Stayed at this location may 2021 was a little apprehensive about going after reading one or 2 bad reviews."

    The lodge was perfect, very clean and tidy with absolutely amazing views. The hot tub was fabulous also. There’s a beautiful little town just a short drive away and plenty to do if your an explorer. I will most definitely be booking to stay here again and also advise people not to listen to the bad reviews. Rhian Taylor

    Reviewed by Rhian6.7May 2021

  • "Excessive noise late at night, especially on Saturday."

    No way of contacting local support - phone never answered. Voice mail full. Dripping taps in bathroom No temperature gauge or indicator light on cooker Hot tub not working until reset late in stay using tub cleaner instructions. Nice view!

    Reviewed by Stephen9.0May 2021

  • "Staff at Snowy Owl Lodge went above and beyond to help us - place was lovely"

    Reviewed by Shaun15.0Apr 2021

  • "Love it here - 3rd time of staying at this park but 1st time booking with your company."

    Excellent communication with Sykes and ease of booking. Top marks to you & thank you.

    Reviewed by Samantha16.0Apr 2021

  • "Myself and my friend had such a lovely time!"

    ! Nice and relaxing just what we needed and left to our own devices with was really nice!!!

    Reviewed by Michaela16.0Mar 2021

  • "Very friendly and helpful staff."

    Beautiful grounds. Lovely local town.

    Reviewed by Samantha12.0Oct 2020

  • "It was a relaxing couple of days but the Lodge wasn't as good as what we had hoped."

    There was no hoover, no ironing board but an iron. We thought it would be alot more remote but it was right next to other people who wasn't the quietest especially at 2am.The hot tub was amazing and it was a lovely layout.

    Reviewed by Tammy10.0Sep 2020

  • "The lodge was nice although a bit outdated."

    The key collection is in a small area of reception with no one there to greet you. We didn't see anyone the whole time. The lodge doors lock very strangely and the door wedges when you are trying to get in. The cooker does not work. We tried loads of different combinations and could only get the grill to work. Couldn't cook dinner at all. There are no small glasses so we had to have pint ones. There is no floor towel for the bathroom or for the hot tub so we had to put some down. The shower door doesn't close properly so floods the floor. When you open the windows flies come in everywhere so maybe a fly catcher would be nice. There is no welcome basket or anything which for a luxury lodge is a disappointment The double bed had massive springs coming out of it. There is NO noise limit at all. We had a hen party screaming and shouting until 3am and we had kids. Not kid friendly for that reason. There wasn't anyone to tell or anyone around the inspect. All the furniture is old and out dated and broken. There was also glass, a bottle with cigarette butts and cups outside... They didn't check or clean the outside at all. There was also dog poo on the grass. Overall for £400 was completely no worth it and we were very disappointed. Also the hot tub wasn't full enough or cleaned properly.

    Reviewed by Katie4.0Sep 2020

  • "Really had a fantastic time."

    Outside of lodge a bit tired but everything else was just perfect0

    Reviewed by Leigh12.0Aug 2020

  • "A week before we were due to check in I received an email to say that check in was now 5pm and check out was 9:30am due to Covid-19 and them needing to clean."

    I replied to that email because I found that extremely unreasonable as you practically loose a day by only being able to check in at 5pm and indeed we did after getting stuck in traffic and only arriving at 19:45pm and I stressed this in my email and i don’t know about anyone else but the excuse of Covid for every single thing is starting to become quite annoying. Having said that we arrived with an open mind, it was 3 friends going for a quiet weekend. Upon arrival “reception” is a tiny cubicle with an envelope with your name on as everyone else who booked a lodge all with their envelopes and names on too. We entered the lodge and it’s nice, looks quite open from the outside but when your inside or in the hot tub you actually don’t see anything which is nice. Very quiet again nice and exactly what we wanted. No information on local amenities and your literally in the middle of nowhere so that would have been good. We used the cooker and couldn’t turn it off, no instructions, missing light and no signs on the cooker to know what was on,grill or oven so that wasn’t great. The fly’s are unreal, take fly spray because it’s like they appear from nowhere (fly spray should be provided) No home touches at all, no welcome pack, coffee, tea, even a touch of milk just to carry you through a few hours of your day. Hot tub is amazing however, your bringing water into the lodge which is a slip hazard no mop to wash it up? A list of everything you need to do before you leave: 1. Strip the beds 2. Clean and put away your dishes 3. Separate your rubbish and put it in big bins provided on the way out. 4. Open all windows before you leave. What exactly are you doing with the extra time you have to clean for Covid?? I myself had to rewash dishes that had been put away dirty by previous customers so you are checking for cleanliness? There was dust all over the wardrobe shelves that again we had to clean before placing our clothes on. There is a memo to say staff will come around to clean the hot tub so keep social distancing...there was not one staff member in sight and the hot tub never got cleaned and we know that because when planning to go in for second night there was leaves and all sorts floating. Although I enjoyed the peace and quiet and it was nice for what it was the little touches and actually seeing someone to communicate with would have made things a lot better and don’t use Covid as an excuse for your cleaning expectations when there is very little evidence you are living upto what you are saying you are doing.

    Reviewed by Kate10.0Aug 2020

  • "The lodge is in a beautiful area, the park is stunning and really very safe for children to play."

    Check in was from 4, however the reception isn't manned and when we arrived to collect our key it wasn't there. I rang the number, and they were just finishing filling the hot tub, i think there must have been problems with the boiler because it was nearly 30° outside and the heating had been on in the lodge for what felt like most of the day. I have stayed places that have been a lot better equipped, for example, there were wine glasses or pint glasses, no just ordinary tumblers. I think describing it as a premium lodge should include washing facilities. Overall, the area was beautiful and we had a lovely time, but I've definitely had better, more comfortable accommodation elsewhere.

    Reviewed by Michelle8.0Aug 2020

  • "The lodge is what we expected mostly."

    It's clean and comfortable. Has all what's needed (shower, fridge, etc). The hot tub worked well for most of the days and when it didn't, we called and we were told that the girls would come to check in the morning. Ok was 10pm but we had been out all day with the children and we wanted to soak in a bit b4 going to bed.... We didn't because no one can come at that time. Another thing is it says on the rules that music and noise cannot be heard from the other lodges..... It was. Constant night drunk shouts, loud music and karaoke singing. At some point we had said drunk people walking through our lodge swearing and arguing and crying... We have 2 children! No one did nothing. Overall review is that the lodge is as described but we didn't expect the lodges to be so close together and so much noise throughout the night. We searched for peace and quiet and struggled to have it while there. Thank you Sandra and family from lodge 5

    Reviewed by Sandra15.0Jul 2020

  • "The lodge was incredibly clean, however the garden/patio was not."

    There were quite a few beer/wine bottle lids on the deck and light fittings outside that didn’t work. All in all had a lovely stay! And thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub.

    Reviewed by Maisie13.0Jul 2020

  • "Nice holidays in relax."

    In the middle on nature, just to stay relax. The hot tub is really the best, it is really private and hot even if outside is cold, really amazing. If you need a few days to stay without stress it is perfect!

    Reviewed by Silvia14.0Mar 2020

  • "Bad a great 4 night break in snowy owl lodge, beds were comfortable, hot tub stayed hot and the views from the terrace were amazing."

    Reviewed by Craig13.0Feb 2020

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Summary

  • All-ground-floor
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area with electric fire
  • Gas central heating with electric flame effect fire
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, TV with Freeview, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for one car
  • Decked veranda with seating and private hot tub
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 2.4 miles
  • Note: There are 13 steps to access the lodge
  • Please note: There is an 11 PM noise curfew at this property
  • Please note: Grocery shopping deliveries from local supermarkets can be delivered to reception

The property

Resting in the heart of the idyllic Oakwood Lodge Park, on the edge of Rhayader, this is a well-equipped bungalow, Snowy Owl Lodge.

Enjoying a light and airy open-plan design with plenty of wooden features, the lodge offers a charming base to return to after exploring the delights of mid Wales.

Curl up beside the alluring electric flame effect fire after enjoying a delicious meal prepared in the compact but well-appointed kitchen.

The bedrooms have been delightfully presented with the choice of a double or twin bedroom, whilst the shower room is where you can prepare for the day.

Outside there is a fabulous decked veranda with a private hot tub, which is perfectly positioned to enjoy views down the Elan Valley.

Snowy Owl Lodge has everything you need for a relaxing break away with your loved ones.

Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1037959, 1038273, 1038274, 1039134 and 1039135, together they can sleep 32 guests.

Oakwood Lodge Park

Sitting at the centre of Wales, in easy reach of a wide range of countryside delights, these three lodges on the Oakwood Lodge Park provide the perfect place for an escape to Wales with your loved ones. Sleeping sixteen people in total, these holiday homes are perfectly suited to a group of friends or family seeking a traditional lodge dwelling to return to after a day of fun-filled exploration. Settled on the outskirts of the market town of Rhayader, you can expect to find a plethora of natural wonders on your doorstep. All boasting their own hot tubs and spectacular views, there's no better base for a relaxing retreat in Wales. Rhayader is the oldest town in Mid-Wales and hosts a wide range of historical delights to discover, with its clock tower sitting at its centre surrounded by a selection of quaint shops, tea rooms and more, it's an extremely idyllic base. Be sure to take a trip to the Red Kite Feeding Station to witness birdlife like no other, or for an even more scenic experience, the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding can be reached via a steady car journey, here you can discover opportunities for rambling and cycling which will lead you to marvellous viewing points overlooking charming villages and luscious landscapes. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Elan and Claerwen Valleys before indulging a delicious lakeside lunch in Llandrindod Wells, followed by an afternoon of uncovering its rich history. Surrounded by excitement of all kinds, the Oakwood Lodge Park is perfectly placed for your next retreat to Wales.

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About the location

RHAYADER

Llandrindod Wells 10 miles; Aberystwyth 34 miles.

Rhayader is a small Welsh market town with a selection of tea rooms, pubs, restaurants, amenities and unique little boutiques, including local antiques. An added bonus of a leisure centre with a large swimming pool and a weekly livestock market. The Red Kite Feeding Station, on the outskirts of the town is a great attraction not to be missed. Rhayader is the first town on the River Wye and is home to the spectacular dams and reservoirs of the Elan and Claerwen Valleys. The Elan Valley offers a variety of walks and cycle trails (cycle hire is available in Rhayader), as well as a visitor’s centre with café and children's play area. This area is known as the Wildlife Centre of Wales, with its amazing variety of nature reserves open for visitors to enjoy. There is also pony trekking available in the area. Visit Builth Wells, where the Spring Festival, Royal Welsh Agricultural Show and Winter Fair are all held annually. Alternatively, a scenic drive will take you to the Welsh coast 34 miles away.

Please note: There is an 11 PM noise curfew at this property
Please note: Grocery shopping deliveries from local supermarkets can be delivered to reception

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas