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Myrtle Villa

(Ref. 1071744)

Knighton, Shropshire Show on map

Customer rating 4.6

How reviews work

A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • cottage (15)
  • lovely (13)
  • comfortable (12)
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22 Customer Reviews

  • "A lovely, cosy and well appointed cottage."

    Lovely walks nearby, with the town facilities and shops a short walk away. Thank you for the goodies - much appreciated. Very peaceful.

    Reviewed by Julie4.0★Oct 2025

  • "On arrival, the key safe was very difficult to open and I almost had to contact Sykes."

    There was dog poo all over the garden and it took ages to clean up so our dog was safe. The garden was a big disappointment. It was a shambles and the paths were unsafe. The house itself was clean and comfortable, although my partner had to clean out the drain in the shower tray to prevent the bathroom flooding. On departure, we couldn't open the key safe and had to contact Sykes to inform them. We will not book Myrtle Villa again.

    Reviewed by Janet2.0★Sep 2025

  • "This was a gem of a cottage."

    It was very comfortable and well equipped. The owners had thought of everything including some treats which we enjoyed. The garden was lovely and very safe for our dog. The sun was shining all week so the patio was a welcome place to be. It was in a quiet area and although the train ran by the bottom of the garden it didn't cause any issues, in fact it was great to see. The town has lots of amenities and easy to get to other places. Walking was great and straight from the door. Would highly recommend the cottage.

    Thanks for your lovely review. We're so pleased that you had a good holiday and enjoyed Myrtle Villa and the local area. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Great location in a quiet street but close to the town centre."

    We were unlucky with the weather but the cottage was warm and welcoming. Lots of local walks and interesting places to visit. Would definitely return if in the area.

    Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It's good to know that you found the cottage comfortable and enjoyed the local area. We look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Absolutely lovely quaint cottage."

    Very comfortable, well equippped and cosy. Quiet lane, and easy walk to town. Great base for walking, and the river is a haven for wildlife. Only issue was the small lawned area: it was covered in dog faeces (at least 8 piles!) and so not useable for us. Presumably this is due to previous guests not picking up after their dogs, althought the wooden garden gate to the parking does not close properly. Would definitely stay here again, and thanks for the juice and nibbles!

    We're very sorry for the issue you had with the lawn. The gardener does check this when he comes, but we do ask guests to clear up after their pets. We're glad you found the other aspects of your stay comfortable. Thanks for providing feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Aug 2025

  • "Great, well equipped cottage with a large bathroom, 3 TV's, really comfortable place to stay, and everything you need, including a nice little garden with plenty of seating, we parked the wrong side of the cottage on next doors drive to start with but the lady there was friendly in informing us, great local pub not far away and good local fish and chip shop, really enjoyed our stay."

    Glad you had a comfortable stay and located the parking space, which is just past the cottage as you approach from Knighton. Thanks so much for your review. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alan5.0★Aug 2025

  • "Lovely cottage, very welcoming, comfortable."

    And had everything we needed. Only mini gripe is that the garden was a bit overgrown with Wood Avens (my pet peeve, as our dog inevitably ends up covered in the seeds!), but it's such a persistent plant that I'm not surprised. Otherwise a fantastic holiday, and would heartily recommend the cottage.

    We're glad you had a comfortable stay at the cottage and hope the plant seeds didn't detract too much from your or your dog's enjoyment. As you say, it's a persistent plant but we'll certainly try to make sure it doesn't spread too much. Thanks very much for providing feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Jul 2025

  • "The property is lovely and has a very tranquil garden."

    Pubs and shops are just a 5min walk away. Owner has made lots of effort to ensure that guests have everything they need, including leaving some nice nibbles (thank you!).

    Lovely to know you had such a good stay. Thanks so much for your positive feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dean5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Nice quaint cottage,easy to get warm,comfortable,very nice garden,only stayed 4 nights,but plenty of walks from the door and a couple of nice pubs in knighton."

    Thanks for your positive feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Craig4.0★May 2025

  • "Myrtle Villa is a great house with a lovely, secure garden."

    The house was comfortable, clean and well equipped with lots of attention to detail. It has the best ever shower cubicle! Parking was fine for us with a Seat Arona. The house is located in an area of stunning countryside with great walks from the door. The train station is a five minute walk away and we caught a train twice to a nearby village and walked back.

    We're glad you had such a good stay and enjoyed the location. Thanks for your feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Bridget5.0★Apr 2025

  • "Comfortable house, warm and well equipped."

    Only issue was steep stairs and the parking space was tight to manoeuvre into

    Reviewed by Ann4.0★Mar 2025

  • "A great find."

    Ideal as a walking base. Great access from the property for walks through Kinsley Wood, and then on to Offas Dyke and beyond. Came for a break with my dog and Myrtle Cottage was an excellent starting point. The cottage itself was warm, comfortable, well laid out, fully equipped, and clean and tidy. The bathroom was big, with plenty of hot water after a hard days walking. The garden was great for my dog, fenced and big enough.No complaints and would definitely recommend.

    Thanks so much for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and all the great walks in the area. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Karen5.0★Feb 2025

  • "Absolutely wonderful."

    The cottage was lovely and warm and cosy with a nice garden to watch the birds. Lots of enjoyable walks from the doorstep and loads to do further afield (the Elan Valley is well worth a visit). Knighton itself has plenty of nice shops, pubs and places to eat. We will definitely be back soon!

    We're so glad you had an enjoyable stay and look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul5.0★Oct 2024

  • "Wanted for nothing."

    Lovely bathroom, excellent heating, kitchen very well equiped, nice garden, overall good cottage. Couple small negatives....slightly difficult manouvering to park an estate car and steep staircase for elderly. Apart from those minor points a very enjoyable stay and would thoroughly recommend.

    Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. It's good to know that you had everything you needed for your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2024

  • "It's such a charming cottage, well stocked and good quality products."

    Only little thing that could be improved is the garden. It was a bit tricky to walk around with the amount of overgrown bushes. Thanks.

    We're really pleased you enjoyed staying at Myrtle Villa. The paths have now been trimmed for easier access! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Aug 2024

  • "Lovely, clean and cosy cottage, conveniently located for exploring the Shropshire hills and the Welsh borders etc."

    The garden is lovely and totally secure for our dog Melvyn, who loved lying on the decking whilst we drank tea and unwound. Whilst there is a train line at the bottom of the garden, the trains are very few and never intrusive. Finally, thanks to the host for the fabulous vegan gift pack - very unexpected and very much appreciated :-) We all look forward to staying again in the near future!

    Thanks so much for your positive feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the cottage and the peaceful location and look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tim5.0★Jul 2024

  • "We really enjoyed our stay."

    The location of the cottage is ideal for us, close to the Offa Dyke walking path, the shops and station. We appreciated the snacks left for us after a long drive from London. Also, the cleaning products provided after my request. I was able to sit in the lovely garden and enjoy the peace and quiet on several days. This was our second stay in 6 months. I am sure we will be back!

    It was lovely to welcome you back for a second visit. We provide all guests with some starter cleaning items to assist them on arrival , along with a welcome pack. We are glad you were able to enjoy the garden and the peaceful location. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alison5.0★May 2024

  • "Myrtle villa is a really cosy and comfortable cottage."

    We loved the great big bath, perfect for a long soak after walks. We really appreciated the goodies that were left for us, thank you. The garden is lovely, especially for our dog as it was fully enclosed. It was also great to be able to do walks with our dog straight from the cottage and Knighton is a lovely friendly town with good amenities.

    Thanks so much for your feedback and it's good to know that you found the cottage comfortable and the facilities dog-friendly. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Mar 2024

  • "Comfortable and enjoyable stay."

    We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Myrtle Villa. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Craig5.0★Feb 2024

  • "Well fitted out with plenty of information and maps of the area."

    The stairs are rather steep for old knees!

    Thank you for your feedback. We are glad the cottage had everything you needed for your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Geoffrey4.0★Sep 2023

  • "A lovely relaxing cottage, that we’d like to return too!"

    We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rob5.0★Aug 2023

  • "We had a comfortable stay but there were a few little niggles."

    If you have any mobility issues, the stairs are narrow and quite steep with a turn at the top so care needs to be taken. Also the paths in the terraced garden were overgrown with vegetation but the patio was a lovely place to sit. The road outside is very narrow and the parking space is tight. There were no tea towels or hand towel in the kitchen and no hair dryer. It was a peaceful place to stay and the railway line was not a problem. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and thank you to the owners for the welcome gift of wine and chocolates and bread.

    As our first guests, we are grateful for your very helpful feedback and glad that you had a comfortable stay and enjoyed the welcome pack. We are sorry there were no tea towels or towel in the kitchen. These should have been put out for you and we'll ensure that this happens in future. We are also in the process of arranging a regular gardener for the property. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lorraine4.0★Jul 2023

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • External WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Gas central heating
  • Oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • TV with Freesat WiFi
  • Gas and electricity inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Off-road parking for 1 car, plus additional free parking in nearby public car park
  • Enclosed garden with furniture and barbecue
  • Bike shed for storage
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shops 0.5 miles, pubs 0.4 miles
  • Note: There is a railway line running at a low level beyond the bottom of the garden
  • Note: There is a point in the stairs where some guests may experience limited head room, please take care
  • Note: There are changes in levels in the garden and three steps down to the entrance of the house, please take care

The property

This characterful, former engine driver’s cottage, is set on the fringes of the market town of Knighton, close to the English/Welsh border.

Presented to a delightful standard with a south-facing, enclosed garden, Myrtle Villa welcomes four guests looking to escape to this delightful part of Shropshire.

The front door opens into an enclosed porch where you can leave your boots behind after a day of walking.

Relax in the welcoming lounge, with a TV, DVD player and crackling woodburning stove.

Across the hall is the dining room, with a window overlooking the garden, oak flooring and exposed stone walls, where you can enjoy hearty meals prepared in the amply equipped kitchen.

Whisk away upstairs and find the bedrooms; a double and a twin, with wooden floors and exposed stone work.

Completing the interior is the spacious bathroom with bath and separate walk-in shower, so you can decide how best to prepare for your day.

At the rear of the house is a decked area that overlooks the garden sloping gently towards the railway running beside the River Teme; perfect for an evening tipple or a morning coffee.

The market town of Knighton provides a great holiday base, offering a diverse range of shops including a supermarket, a butcher and a farm shop, offering seasonal produce and a range of homemade goods.

Those looking to get their steps in will have no trouble exploring the various walking paths in the area, including the Offa’s Dyke path and Owain Glyndwr's Way, or head across the road to explore Kinsley Wood.

Cyclists can join the 84-mile-long Radnor Ring Cycling Route which passes Myrtle Villa.

Knighton station on the Heart of Wales is a short walk away with a regular train service heading towards the historic Shrewsbury or through Llandrindod Wells.

Elsewhere in the region, the National Trust property of Powis Castle with its celebrated gardens and the medieval town of Ludlow, with its 13th century castle, are well worth a visit.

Head to Myrtle Villa and experience the beauty of Shropshire and the Welsh border.

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

Where you’ll be staying

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KNIGHTON

Clun 7 miles; Presteigne 11 miles; Ludlow 13 miles; Hay-on-Wye 23 miles.

The charming market town of Knighton nestles amidst lovely countryside on the banks of the River Teme, which straddles the English/Welsh border. This is a renowned location for walking, riding and cycling with Offa's Dyke actually passing through the town, which hosts the Offa's Dyke Information Centre. Owain Glyndwr's Way also runs through the heart of the town and Radnor Forest and the 84 mile long Radnor Ring Cycling Route are also both close by. Visit magnificent Powis Castle with its celebrated gardens, the breathtaking reservoirs of the Elan Valley and the lovely towns of Presteigne, Leominster and medieval Ludlow, with its famous 13th century castle, ancient buildings and wonderful restaurants. Hay-on-Wye, the Town of Books, with its famous annual literary festival, along with the Victorian Spa town of Llandrindod Wells are within easy driving distance. A wonderful location for exploring beautiful mid Wales, Shropshire and Herefordshire.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

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