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"Beautiful cottage well equipped in a great setting."
Reviewed by WilliamJul 2022
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"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.
We are glad you enjoyed your stay . We can only apoplogise for the poor cleaning we have now changed cleaners as despite many promises of improvement this has been a recurring problem. Property Owner
Reviewed by MatthewJul 2022
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"Our third visit to this lovely cottage set in a beautiful and peaceful location."
We had a very relaxing holiday
Reviewed by SamanthaJun 2022
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"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!
Reviewed by DawnJun 2022
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"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 ❤️
Reviewed by SamanthaMay 2022
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"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.
Reviewed by SarahMay 2022
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"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.
I can only apologise for the problems with the shower, these were fixed as soon as possible but unfortunately it was not possible to do within the weekend of your stay.
We are constantly working with the cleaners to improve the hygiene and I agree that what you found was not acceptable. I have reminded the cleaning company that they need to restock the log basket and the owner of the cleaning company has agreed that he will do regular assessments to ensure that the standards are up to what we expect.
It is not recommended to leave any food (tea and coffee included in the house (due to covid) but we will take on your feedback on the manual and increase the information. Property Owner
Reviewed by ChauApr 2022
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"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.
Thank you for your feed back.
I am very sorry about the poor cleaning on your arrival, this had been taken up with the cleaning company ,like wise the lack of logs as they should replenish them between guests. It possible to override the heating in each room but it appears the instruction cards have been removed so I will ensure that this added to the digital house manual.
Tony Property Owner
Reviewed by AlisonApr 2022
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"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.
Reviewed by IanApr 2022
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"Perfect Cottage very cosy, clean, good location and beautiful views."
If we have chance we would like to come back especially in summer time.
Reviewed by BrygidaDec 2021
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"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.
Reviewed by KatherineOct 2021
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"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.
Reviewed by KatySep 2021
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"Lovely relaxing stay for our honeymoon."
So peaceful apart from the odd private air show by the RAF which was fantastic to see!
Reviewed by AlanAug 2021
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"Disappointed that there was not a freezer, but had a lovely stay"
Reviewed by HeatherJul 2021
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"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.
Reviewed by TraceyJul 2021
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"Had a fantastic honeymoon at Dyfi cottage (our second time staying here)."
Such a peaceful setting. Thanks Tony & Rebecca
Reviewed by SamanthaJun 2021
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"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.
Reviewed by JannionMay 2021
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"Beautiful patio overlooking the Dovey river - excellent spot for a G&T after a great days walking"
Reviewed by WayneMay 2021
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"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.
Reviewed by LiamMay 2021
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"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!
Reviewed by SusanneApr 2021
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"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.
Thank you very much for the feedback. We are new to this and still learning.
Regarding the logs, on reviewing the listing we agree it could be misleading and have asked Sykes to correct it. To clarify, we leave a basket of logs which is sufficient for the first few evenings. Our village shop supplies logs and we’d really appreciate our guests supporting our local economy. Alternatively our local petrol stations and supermarket also provide.
We apologise about the toilet in the utility room. This has now been fixed.
Finally, we have been asked not to provide paper copies of a welcome brochure due to Covid restrictions. We now have an online pack that details our favourite walks, plus of course all the instructions for the cottage. A link is emailed to you before your arrival. We appreciate this is different to other years, but we are living in unprecedented times. Property Owner
Reviewed by AliceOct 2020
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"Beautifully designed and furnished, inside and out."
Everything you could need.
Owners proved to be friendly and exceptionally helpful.
Reviewed by JanetSep 2020
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"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.
Reviewed by TraceySep 2020
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"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).
Reviewed by SamanthaAug 2020