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Hillside View

(Ref. 1038273)

Rhayader, Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay Show on map

4.3

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

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

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37 Customer Reviews

  • "After reading some recent reviews I was beginning to worry about or 4 night stay."

    However the lodge was lovely; great size for me, husband, 3 teens and 2 small dogs. Yes, I agree with previous reviews - the double bed mattress needs an upgrade, it’s extremely basic and not very comfortable. We loved the hot tub being under cover. It was set at 37 degrees and ready when we arrived. Loved how peaceful it was, hardly saw a soul when we’d walk the dogs. Gorgeous view. Big bathroom. Very clean and tidy on arrival and appreciated the info pack regarding recycling and things to do in the local area.

    Reviewed by Fleur4.1Oct 2024

  • "Property itself was exactly what we wanted lovely little lodge in next to no where."

    The view was lovely, all the things you could need, oven, kettle, hot tub! Downsides, im a big bloke and the mattress wasnt the nicest. We was having a relaxing day in but maintenance work next to our lodge ruined that. I understand jobs need to be done but look at your bookings, try and plan when people arent on a relaxing break. Sound of a petrol strimmer for 4 hours isnt really 'chill'. The road to the lodges needs a little tlc, bit bouncy. The negatives been said how ever, we would probably return, id just sleep in the hot tub.

    Thanks for your feedback. Truly sorry about the maintenance work, it's difficult to organise when you're constantly open, but will definitely take this into consideration. Hope to see you return. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Matthew4.1Sep 2024

  • "We had a great week away at Hillside view."

    The location is great, a short drive from Rhayader which has lovely places to eat and lots of great walks in that area. It is a very peaceful site with lovely views of surrounding countryside. The lodge was a good size and plenty of space for 3 of us and our 2 dogs. The heating worked well and it was nice and cozy. The hot tub made the week, although was not very hot when we arrived however once we figured out how to increase the temperature it was wonderful. The lodge is equipped with basics but may be worth noting you need to take things like salt n pepper, coffee, tea etc and soap for the bathroom as nothing is provided. On the whole it is a great place to stay however there were a few things that could do with maintenance or updating as follows; The double bed was not comfortable, you could feel the springs, it could do with a new mattress, my Mum stated the single beds were comfortable though. There is nowhere in the bathroom to put toiletries and appears as if there was something in the shower for this but it had broken. There are only 4 chairs outside and the lodge is for 6. There was only 3 of is so it was no problem for us however it would also have been nice to have cushions for them as they are not comfortable to sit out on for longer periods. There is no cleaning products and only a tall brush and dustpan and brush. The hot tub lid was tricky to get on and off and took two of us to do it, we think there was a bit broken that it should have rested on and would maybe have made it easier. There was also one seat in it that did not have jets working and the lights did not work either. The TV and WiFi was poor but we expected that might be the case in the countryside. These are all little things really and it just needs a bit of maintenance however on the whole we had a lovely time and we and the dogs really enjoyed the stay.

    Thanks for your feedback James. We hope you enjoyed your stay. It is a self catering holiday hence why there isn't any tea, coffee etc but we will definitely take this into consideration. Thanks for letting us know about the double bed mattress, this has now been resolved. We are in the middle of sorting the intermittent WIFI. Thanks Property Owner

    Reviewed by James3.8Sep 2024

  • "Absolute lovely place."

    The lodges look amazing. Shame I got the runt! There is an amazing view of the hills, but the unkempt 16ft hedge does a great job of blocking it completely. The lodge and hot tub were probably amazing when they were built 20 years ago, but they have not been touched since. We did have a great holiday but the lodge was not worth the cost. Ok if you want basic.

    Reviewed by Edward1.3Aug 2024

  • "The property was a great stay, we had a lovely holiday and did not want to leave."

    All basic kitchen necessities were provided. Hot tub was a great. Outside garden was lovely, only we did not enjoy it that unfortunately as the sun did not shine that much during our stay. Would only suggest to add maybe a curtain on the glass door by the kitchen as we did not feel private enough. Although the property was surrounded by bushes we felt this was not enough. Overall, we had a great stay and would love to go back with other family.

    Reviewed by Heide5.0Aug 2024

  • "Overall nice stay as the location was convenient, pretty surroundings, hot tub shielded from the rain, very private, big garden, kept clean with comfy sofas."

    However, the ‘hillside view’ is completely blocked by the tall hedge, the WiFi is practically unusable and you can’t connect your own devices to it, the seemingly old spring mattresses are very uncomfortable, there’s lots of flies (albeit fly spray is provided) and the road leading up to the cabin is very uneven. The cabin itself is nice and it’s great that the hot tub is covered but I don’t think I’d stay here again in light of the uncomfortable beds, blocked view & lacking WiFi.

    Reviewed by Jasmine3.8Aug 2024

  • "In a word, disappointing."

    The only ‘frill’ with this property is the hot tub. The ‘View’ in the name is not visible thanks to the lack of landscaping that has been done - the hedge at the bottom of the lawn area restricts the view. The satellite part of the TV didn’t work - this was reported and I was told to ‘Use the Smart TV apps and watch live TV there’, which worked until the WiFi went out. Both things were reported on the phone number, and I was told that they’d ‘look into the WiFi’… That was their resolution. The satellite TV issue was reported on Saturday, WiFi issue reported on Sunday, and the satellite cable issue was investigated and resolved on Monday, but the WiFi remained down for a further 2 days. Their customer service lacks any… service, frankly. Especially over a weekend. The email I sent went completely ignored. The mattresses all seem relatively well used, and not of particularly high quality - they’re sprung mattresses, and the springs are easy to feel. It made for quite the uncomfortable nights’ sleep. There are a few places where a lack of attention to detail makes the whole stay feel more budget than luxury - the key is collected in a letter envelope with a window - just the key, no “welcome” note; they didn’t supply hand soap in the bathroom, nor any toiletries, for that matter - a hand soap in the bathroom would be greatly appreciated; nor did they provide a small supply of tea or coffee and sugar - even if only 6 of each in a 6 berth property would be appreciated; the teapot in a property for 6 was large enough for 1.5 cups of tea - not particularly well thought out; there also wasn’t a hair dryer - not even one attached to the wall, which you’d see on many similar properties; there’s no full length mirror anywhere in the property; the curtains over the ‘patio’ doors don’t extend enough to cover the entire windows and doors (see photo); there is no park map provided, showing details of the walks that are supposedly available around the park for the dogs - the only park map is in the key collection room, which only shows the location of the property numbers. However, the location is excellent, and the almost-enclosed lawn area behind the lodge is excellent for the dogs, and the site seems dog friendly. With their permission, you can leave the dogs in the cabins. They supply plenty of dog poop bins around the park, which is good to see. It is really peaceful - you can mostly only hear animals and the other people on the site. There is a ‘dog wash station’ is a tap by the bins - no hose, just a tap. If you’re only using this place to cook, eat and sleep, it’s ideal. If you’re using this as a base for a holiday, I’d consider other local options - most are similarly priced and seem to offer most of what is missing here.

    Reviewed by Christopher2.2Jun 2024

  • "The property was very clean and comfortable everything in the property was very ..."

    The property was very clean and comfortable everything in the property was very well presented the bushes where to high so we had no views from the deched balcony we loved the bench on the top of the field great views and we loved the swing in the forest we were like big kids all in all we had a great holiday

    Thanks for your lovely feedback. We will certainly look into the high bush which is distracting the views. Thanks Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lee5.0May 2024

  • "Cabin was lovely , peaceful and comfortable ."

    Only 1 minor issue and that was the oven .. it took ages to warm up and and cook anything , could do with updating .

    Thanks for your feedback. We will look into the oven thank you. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julie4.1May 2024

  • "Fantastic view and everything we needed to relax with our kids."

    Very keen to come back. Wooden buildings have little noise insulation so be prepared if you want privacy.

    Thanks for your wonderful feedback, we hope to see you in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Neil4.7Apr 2024

  • "Loved the lodge and the view hot tub was great and so warm and clean would book again we wanted to stay and the town rhyadr has everything u need plenty of pubs servings good food our fave was the lamb and flag pub on the high street ."

    Indian and Chinese takeaway fish and chips I could go on all day

    Thanks for your lovely feedback, we really appreciate it. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ian5.0Feb 2024

  • "My partner and I stayed at Hillside View from 23rd - 26th November when the temperature hit -2°, but when we arrived the heating was on and the lodge was lovely and warm for us."

    The hot tub was the perfect addition in the cold weather, perfect for relaxing. The lodge itself was spacious, there was plenty of space in the kitchen, the bathroom was a great size with separate shower and bath, and plenty of hanging space for clothes. The only thing that was missing was a full length mirror! The view from the lodge in the morning was simply breath taking, and we discovered a bench at the top of the hill behind the lodge that provided even more incredible views. Our sat nav took us through the village roads on the way there, however, on the way back we discovered that we could have taken all A roads to the location, apart from the road leading up to the site, so if you are travelling here, make sure to check the route before travelling! The location was peaceful and quiet, and we even had 4 cats visit us who were super friendly (which was great as we are cat lovers)! There is a local Co-op down the road and Tesco about 15 minutes away, so there are great facilities close by for anything you need. We were looking for a relaxing weekend break and that is exactly what we got. We had a great stay, and whether you are a couple or a family, we highly recommend staying here.

    Thanks for your lovely feedback, we hope to see you in the near future. We will look into the full length mirror, we appreciate your comment. Thanks Property Owner

    Reviewed by Holly4.4Nov 2023

  • "Excellent place to go would definitely recommend it and we will go back again shortly"

    Thanks Philip for your wonderful feedback, we're glad you enjoyed and hopefully be seeing you in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Philip4.7Oct 2023

  • "Very clean,everything you would need fantastic views,peaceful and a great hot tub."

    No faults.

    Thanks for your great feedback about Hillside view. We hope to see you again in the near future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Martin5.0Sep 2023

  • "We had a lovely 5 days stay here, would definitely return thank you"

    Thanks for your wonderful feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Louise5.0Sep 2023

  • "Suggestions to improve: The roadway up to lodges 9 etc is very uneven and not easy to grip."

    Could you provide a tray, there can be six people staying and carrying glasses/ cups out to the balcony is a chore.

    Thanks for your effective feedback, we will certainly take this on board. The road has been improved now. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0Sep 2023

  • "We really enjoyed our stay."

    Yes the lodge is a looking a little tired but it was just what we needed. It was immaculately clean. And had all the equipment needed in the kitchen. There were plenty of towels however I would recommend taking spares for the hot tub. We stayed in lodge 9 which was perfect with a dog as the garden was fairly enclosed. There is a dog gate on the balcony which was perfect for leaving the doors open so our cocker spaniel didn’t go walk about. The hot tub was perfect and even better it has a roof so you don’t have to worry about the rain. The hot tub lid had seen better days but it did the job. All in all I would definitely revisit this little gem.

    Reviewed by Sarah4.7Aug 2023

  • "Lovely cabin very clean some windows would not close and one of the beds was ..."

    Lovely cabin very clean some windows would not close and one of the beds was uncomfortable but otherwise a lovely place to stay

    Thanks for your feedback. We will assess the standard of the bed situation and change. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jennifer4.7Jul 2023

  • "Amazing location."

    Accommodation was lovely and clean. WiFi connection was poor which would be ok if this has been stated. Mirrors in the bedroom are needed Pressure on shower was poor.This is just hopefully constructive feedback as we had an amazing 2 days and would return and recommend to others

    Thank you so much for your feedback, we are happy to hear that you would recommend us. We appreciate all constructive feedback, so any changes or improvements that can be made we will definitely look into. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ffion4.7May 2023

  • "It was a beautiful place with very friendly, helpful staff."

    The mattresses need updating as us and our children could feel the springs but they were ok with an extra blanket added underneath. The hot tub water didn't look as clean as it could have but we were happy overall and would stay/book with these people again.

    Thank you for your feedback, we will make sure the mattress is updated. In regards to the hot tub water, you should have let us know and we would've sorted for you. Thank you Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jasmine4.1Sep 2022

  • "Great place to stay Very relaxing"

    Reviewed by Carly5.0Aug 2022

  • "There are about 14 lodges on this site, and over the last 15 years when it opened with the first four we have stayed in almost all of them."

    This is the third owner ( You now never meet anyone on the site from the minute you arrive to leaving, picking up a key off a desk) and the point I want to make is the lodges and site are really now tired. Three examples, the curtains are original and numerous examples of not hanging/closing correctly. Lid on hot tub completely off its hinges almost impossible to remove. Bed mattresses are sub standard. Numerous doors do not close correctly. I could go on but the point is that the lodges are so tired they are now not value for money. There is a lot more competition in the area and judging by the number that were vacant the repeat business has declined. We love the area but will not be returning to this site.

    Truly sorry that you feel this way about the site. You pick up the keys in reception so that you don't meet anyone for Covid reasons. If there was a problem somebody would come to see you. This is how we've done it since Covid and we've had no complaints. Sorry if this was an inconvenience for yourselves. The hot tub lids are being used several times a day and some people choose not to respect them hence the issue you were having with the lid. Once they are impossible to move we obviously change them and has been done now. The site is always busy. Thanks for your feedback and we will take into consideration. Property Owner

    Reviewed by James3.1Jun 2022

  • "Great place will be visiting again"

    Reviewed by Jack3.8Mar 2022

  • "Really enjoyed staying at lodge 9, lovely warm place, views were amazing and hot tub to top it all off."

    Thank you *****

    Reviewed by Antonio5.0Mar 2022

  • "Absolute bliss"

    Reviewed by Louise5.0Feb 2022

  • "My family and I stayed for a week over Christmas, 22nd - 29th, absolutely loved it, cabin was great,and pet friendly, loved the hot tub on Christmas day lol."

    That good we want to try and make it a yearly thing. Only downside i would say, and it's hard to find one, is that if your booking, and it's a while away, you should be able to pay a smaller deposit as you have longer to pay the holiday off.

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Dec 2021

  • "Loved the stay, had everything we needed."

    Staff were lovely and very helpful

    Reviewed by Serish5.0Nov 2021

  • "Absolutely brilliant!"

    … Had an amazing stay, thank you.

    Reviewed by Zoe4.4Oct 2021

  • "I will definitely come again with my friends thank you"

    Reviewed by Catherine5.0Oct 2021

  • "The tv control wasn’t working properly, we had issues with the toaster as it didn’t work kept tripping the electric the hot tub was just enough for 4 people and not 6 surely they could have put us In a lodge which had a bigger hot tub , could have had another bathroom or toilet as it was a rush to use it as there was only one bathroom."

    The area and the lodge were very good

    Reviewed by Patel3.4Jun 2021

  • "We were told that they were going to check the levels of the hot tub every day but they didn't come once which resulted in one of us getting a really bad rash on her back."

    Reviewed by Nichola4.4May 2021

  • "The cabin itself is a little dated and only supplied the bare minimum"

    Reviewed by Gwenno3.4Apr 2021

  • "It was an amazing weekend."

    The wooden house is beautiful and the view is spectacular. Everything we needed to cook( utensils) was in the kitchen, bath towels and sheets in the rooms too. It was so lovely that we didn't want to leave at all. Very relaxing . Thank you .

    Reviewed by Rute5.0Apr 2021

  • "We enjoyed it because."

    The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hot tub was very good. The hill we walked up with the dog was pleasant. The garden was good. We are definitely going back there. Recommend it to anyone.

    Reviewed by Bruce5.0Sep 2020

  • "Ravers playing loud music and shouting for 3 days every evening till midnight ..."

    Ravers playing loud music and shouting for 3 days every evening till midnight spoilt our holiday We had no washing machine so had to come home early The Wi-fi was not working for 6 days There was no hover or mop and bucket so we could clean the floor in the kitchen area and bathroom got very dirty A repair to a broken window was not done despite reporting it There was no DVD player as advertised What should have been a quiet romantic week was not I think youngsters and groups are attracted here for parties

    Reviewed by Tim1.9Aug 2020

  • "Wifi was erratic when and if it was working."

    Information book could have contained some info about local shops and distance to supermarkets. Needed to have some info on how the tv worked.

    Reviewed by Janet3.8Aug 2020

  • "5* thanks"

    Reviewed by Vicentiu4.7Jul 2020

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Summary

  • All-ground-floor
  • Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x children's bunk room
  • Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire
  • Gas central heating with electric fire
  • Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for two cars
  • Garden with lawn and decked veranda with hot tub
  • Two well-behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop within 2.2 miles, pub within 2.4 miles
  • Wifi can be intermittent due to rural location
  • Please note: There is an 11 PM noise curfew at this property
  • Please note: Grocery shopping deliveries from local supermarkets can be delivered to the reception No EV Charging at this property
  • The nearest EV charging point is Dark Lane, Rhayader, LD6 5DD which is a 5 minute drive into town

The property

Found on the outskirts of the charming market town of Rhayader, amidst a collection of fourteen properties at Oakwood Lodge Park, is this homely log cabin, Lodge 9.

Enjoying three bedrooms and an open-plan living space, this property is perfect for a family or group of six to embark on an outdoors adventure in Wales.

Put your feet up and settle into one of the leather sofas after a day of walking, warm yourself by the electric fire and wind down into your evening with the TV on.

Use the charming kitchen to rustle up some quick and easy dishes, gathering around the country-style wood dining table for a traditional sit-down meal.

Sit out on the veranda with an evening drink, or take a dip in the bubbling hot tub for ultimate relaxation before heading in for the night.

Choose from three bedrooms; a double, a twin and a children's bunk room, all providing lovely sleeping spots, served by the spacious family bathroom which houses a bath and a walk-in shower too.

Explore the luscious countryside of Wales' beautiful Elan Valley, returning each day to the homely Lodge 9.

Note: This property is part of a group and can be booked alongside Refs. 1037959, and 1038275, together sleeping up to 16 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