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"The property location is really beautiful."
You can watch the wildlife on the lake and listen to the birdsong. The bungalow is comfortable and clean.
The owner, Ursula, welcomed us on our arrival and was very friendly and approachable. The Tanat valley is really lovely.
Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Jun 2025
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"We loved our 2nd visit to Hendre."
It was as good as the first. We felt at home straight away and really enjoyed our surroundings. The birds, ducks and heron kept us amused with their antics. Ursula was most kind and the cottage was as spotless as before and very comfortable. It gave us a very relaxed break in peace and quiet. Thank you Ursula. We will be back.
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Jun 2025
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"A comfortable and well equipped cottage in a very peaceful location."
The lake provided plenty of opportunity to watch the birds and we spotted the kingfisher on a couple of occasions.
The owner was most welcoming and we plan to book again. A most enjoyable stay.
Reviewed by Michael5.0★May 2025
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"Excellent, clean, very well equipped property with a friendly, helpful & accommodating owner in Ursula."
Tranquil location, loved the peace & quiet, felt at one with the surrounding nature.
Shall definitely be coming again.
Reviewed by Tim5.0★May 2025
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hendre - so much so that we booked to return before too long!"
A kind and welcoming hostess;
spotlessly clean;
very comfortable;
warm and cosy;
beautiful views;
peace and quiet;
nature at its best;
the best of everything ;
what more could you ask!
Thank you Ursula - we are already looking forward to coming again.
Reviewed by Win5.0★May 2025
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"We had an amazing stay."
The location was perfect for our needs, it was so peaceful and we were given a lovely warm welcome by Ursula. The bungalow was well equipped and the kitchen had everything we needed. It was so lovely, clean and warm. We will definitely be beck.
Reviewed by Carol5.0★Feb 2025
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"The property and surroundings are stunning, so quiet and peaceful."
The local shops, butchers and pubs have everything you need, very friendly.
The bungalow is very well equipped, and comfortable.
We completed local walks with fantastic views other days we enjoyed the visiting local wildlife at the bungalow.
If you are a morning person sitting on the patio with a coffee watching sun rise, whilst listening to the morning chorus is a treat.
Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Oct 2024
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"Hendre is a clean, well maintained, comfortable property that has everything you need for the perfect holiday."
The property is in a beautiful, peaceful and private position, with the only other visable property being the owners farm, some distance away.
The owner, Ursula, is a lovely, bubbly, helpful person who will do everything to ensure you have a good holiday.
In a good location for visiting nearby attractions.
Highly recommended, we hope to visit again soon.
Reviewed by Robert5.0★Aug 2024
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"A 2nd visit to Hendre as it is our 'Tranquil' Place."
Ursula met us at the cottage and there was welcome gift of Prosecco and home made cakes.
Cottage fully equipped with everything you could ever want. View from the cottage to the mountains in the distance and the lake at the forefront - what more could you want. We have definitely recharged our batteries and will look to return again in the future.
Reviewed by Doreen5.0★Aug 2024
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"We've given 4 stars but that's not completely fair."
We booked for 2 weeks and the 2nd week was phenomenal - all down to the weather!!! Hendre is stunning, peaceful and beautiful ( so beautiful that the delivery man wanted to marry me till he realised I was only on holiday :-)hee hee). Hubby isn't tremendously mobile (I'm not great either) so to be confined knowing that you can't get out of the rain quickly enough was a body blow although we settled down and made the best of a bad job. Week 2 sun shone and we felt the heat on our shoulders - amazing!! Laughed, loved ate and drank our fill (too much actually) and blossomed wiping away the winter blues. Thank you Ursula, you gave us 2 weeks of totally different memories to wallow in through the long lonely nights which come to us all xxxxxxxxxxxx
Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2024
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"The property was spotlessly clean, well equipped and had everything you could possibly need for an excellent holiday."
Ursula was a friendly hostess and the prosecco and tiffin she provided was a lovely touch. The Tanat valley is really beautiful and as nice as anywhere I had been in Wales. As a birdwatcher and wildlife lover, the lake and surrounding quiet lanes gave me a lot of pleasure. I would highly recommend Hendre.
Reviewed by Sheila5.0★May 2024
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"Well maintained bungalow with a friendly and helpful owner."
It was relaxing and a good base to explore the beautiful area.
Reviewed by Julie5.0★May 2024
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"We have had a lovely week and feel totally relaxed."
It is a great location for visiting the beautiful Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall and lake Vyrnwy. Barmouth is a little over an hour away and well Worth the trip.
The Railway Inn is a mile away back down the lane, where the locals are very friendly and a good source of information on the local area and things to see and do.
If you like the quieter things in life this is the place to be.
Reviewed by Stephen4.7★Apr 2024
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"The holiday property was wonderful."
It was comfortable and spacious and the view of the lake and the surrounding hills was an added bonus. It was equipped with all we needed and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed by Claire5.0★Apr 2024
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"Made extremely welcome, had a lovely comfortable holiday, thank you, hope to see you soon"
Reviewed by Tony5.0★Nov 2023
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"All as described."
Spacious,cozy and well equipped.stunning location, in easy reach of local attractions.
Reviewed by Joanna4.7★Oct 2023
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"One of the best stay ❤️
Enjoying everything around
Very peaceful place ..."
One of the best stay ❤️
Enjoying everything around
Very peaceful place
Thank you very much for having us
We will be back soon
Reviewed by Daniel5.0★Oct 2023
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"Hendre what a lovely bungalow just perfect if you are looking to relax unwind and recharge amazing place."
It is very spacious, clean and comfortable well equipped with everything needed for a great stay. Ursula met us on arrival showed us around the bungalow and left us with a bottle of Prosecco and wonderful treats made by her daughter Ela. [ thoughtful and very much appreciated}.
We arrived late in the evening so to wake up in the morning to the most amazing view from the bungalow looking across the lake was stunning with plenty of wildlife to observe.
Ursula and family were very kind and accommodating nothing was to much trouble thank you for a great stay we shall definitely be returning in the future... Barry and Debbie. xx
The view from the bungalow over the lake is stunning with much wildlife to
Reviewed by Barry5.0★Sep 2023
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"The bungalow itself far exceeded our expectations and met our every need and our host was always available if anything required and greeted us on arrival."
The setting it’s in gives an amazing view of the hills and birds that visit the lake. Even with unsettled weather it didn’t take away from the beauty of the setting and the peace it gave. Would certainly visit again.
Reviewed by Kay5.0★Jun 2023
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"Cottage in a delightful setting with wonderful bird life We especially enjoyed ..."
Cottage in a delightful setting with wonderful bird life We especially enjoyed seeing the Kites
Cottage comfortable
Ursula the host was very welcoming and on hand for any minor issues
Would certainly recommend this place if you want a quiet place to enjoy the local area bird and wild life Thanks
Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Jun 2023
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"This was our second stay at Hendre and we will no doubt be back again in the near future."
It's such a tranquil stay. The lake is beautiful and the surrounding area and walks are lovely. So much wildlife to appreciate. Ursula is really accommodating without being intrusive - she will welcome you you the cottage (we were generously treated to lovely cakes, flowers and a bottle of bubbly!) and see you off at the end. The cottage itself is so comfortable and spacious, and well-equipped with everything you need. The fireplace is lovely and warm, and plenty of logs are supplied. Definitely worth staying at Hendre!
Reviewed by Antony5.0★Apr 2023
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"Hendre Is the perfect antidote to the stress of city life."
It is exactly what we needed, and we thoroughly recommend it to anyone. Ursula and Huw made us feel at home and you can count on them for anything you need. Thanks to them both and we hope to be able to come back soon.
Reviewed by Ulises5.0★Apr 2023
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"A birders Paradise,
We stayed at Hendre for 2 weeks and cant wait to go back, the birds in the garden was simply amazing, Dabchicks in the lake, Siskins, Redpolls, Great spotted Woodpeckers on the feeders, we had to keep filling the feeders up because the amount of birds was unbelievable, Red kites and buzzards everywhere in fact if i lived there i would have a Raptor bird table as well, also in the garden was Willow Warblers, Chiffchaffs, , Sand martins, House martins ,Swallows, Goosanders,
In the surrounding area we seen Hen Harriers Male and female nearly every day, Goshawk, Sparrow hawks, Tree pipits, Skylarks, Bullfinch, we couldn't find Ring Ouzel or Merlin but they are in the area and we were a bit early for the Ring Ouzels."
The Railway pub is a short walk away across a bridge over the River Tanat and then across a field and does excellent food including Vegan also the local shop is very good as well, it was a bit chilly on a nighttime but the Log fire kept us so cozy, we would sit there watching the Bats flying outside the windows. Thanks to Ursula and her family for making our holiday so special, Mark and Emma.
Reviewed by Mark4.7★Mar 2023
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"Problem contacting owner due to no mobile signal available."
But everything else was first class.
Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2022
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"Fantastic stay in a great place."
With both me and ma dad having mobility problems the owner was fantastic in helping us settle in including unload the car for us. Can not fault the place, lovely garden and views, very comfy and big beds. nice kitchen. 10/10.
Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Sep 2022
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"Met by the owner and showed around ."
This is far better than a "keysafe" collection for the keys. Property was spotless and comfortable. Perfect place for a peaceful break. Owner was very friendly and helpful throughout. All facilities were used apart from the outside bbq. Left "Hendre" fully rejuvenated after our stay .
Reviewed by Bernard4.7★Sep 2022
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"Lovely cottage with spectacular views."
Ursula and Elle have gone to great lengths to furnish and equip Hendre thus ensuring a home from home.
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Aug 2022
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"We had a wonderful holiday time, the place is amazing and very clean with beautiful views."
Many things to do around the area.
We felt very welcome by Ursula the owner. Definitely we'll come back for our next holidays. I highly recommend this place!
Reviewed by Jorge Ivan5.0★Aug 2022
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"Such a relaxing holiday, well equipped property in an amazing location."
Loads of places in the area to visit and then there was the wildlife to watch in the evening as we looked out over the lake to the mountains beyond. Would definetly recommend and would not hesitate to return again.
Ursula was very welcoming and helpful and the welcome gift of home made cakes and Prosecco was a lovely touch.
Reviewed by Doreen5.0★Aug 2022
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"A brilliant place with outstanding views over the lake, plenty of bird life, little grebe, moorhen , kingfisher, buzzards etc, saw the tiny frog migration hundreds of minute froglets making their first trek onto land."
A truly magical place of peace and tranquillity.
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jul 2022
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""Total bliss - just perfect."
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Quite simply, the best place we've ever stayed. The kindness and warmth of Ursula is felt throughout Hendre. The location and views are magical and the lake attracts a breathtaking abundance of birds and wildlife. Locally, you can enjoy fabulous food at the Railway Inn or if you fancy using the BBQ, visit Izzy's Butchers in the neighbouring village for exceptionally good meat. We so very much look forward to staying again.
Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Jul 2022
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"We had a very relaxing time , the bungalow has everything you need and more ."
Ursula was very kind and helpful , we had a bottle of Prosecco and lovely home baked goodies and flowers as a welcome . We can thoroughly recommend Hendry , thank you for a very nice break .
Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jul 2022
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"What an awesome place Hendre is was met by Ursula who was very welcoming and shown around this superb bungalow in a stunning area."
The property has everything you could wish for size and space cleanliness and with all modern amenities we couldn't have wished for a more peaceful quiet relaxing place. The lake attracts a lot of bird life spotted fly catcher. Woodpecker. Hobby. Swifts. Swallows etc which we loved watching sat out on the patio the views are stunning. The weather was excellent allowing us to do some local walks with stunning scenery. Lake Vyrnwy and Bala Lake are a must we kayaked on both the walks and scenery also stunning. Ken and Susan at the railway Inn very welcoming also. We had a wonderful time at Hendre and would very much like to thank Ursula for a wonderful week at this superb property ps the wife didn't want to leave thank you Ursula xx
Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Jun 2022
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"This property, its owners and its surroundings are all equally wonderful."
Ursula met us on arrival and we were treated to a bottle of bubbly and delicious home-made treats. The first thing to catch our attention was the huge private lake which sits right outside the property. With dozens of species of birds, including the moorhen, the pied wagtail and a grouse, the place is constantly buzzing with wildlife. The layout and setup of the property are great - you can sit at the kitchen window, looking out onto the lake, or get cosy in front of the fire. A handy utility room and a garage that you can use for storage make the stay even more convenient, as do all of the kitchen utensils - we wanted for nothing! There are some beautiful footpaths in the area, mostly all of which are very accessible. This included a bridge over the local river just down the road. Other than the background noise of the nearby main road, the place is absolute tranquillity. At the end of the stay, Ella (Ursula's daughter) saw us off with a smile. We will definitely look to come back to Hendre again sometime soon.
Reviewed by Antony5.0★May 2022
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"Anyone looking for a quite and peaceful holiday out in the country will not find a better property than this one."
The hosts are wonderful. On arrival we were met by the owner Ursula, who showed us around the bungalow, and gave us a bottle of Prosecco and some cakes, which were made by her daughter Ela which were absolutely delicious. We met Ela later on. Both of these ladies are so accommodating and kind. The bungalow has every facility you would need and was exceptionally clean and in all respects very comfortable. There are seats available in the garage which we used on occasion to sit out in the garden where you can overlook their private lake When we were there we had a lot of rain but that did not spoil our holiday as we were decidedly in need of a rest and we enjoyed reading and having to stay in the property was a bonus. We did get out at times and we visited the Dingle Gardens and the Derwent Garden Centre both of which are near Welshpool and are worth visiting. We also went to Bala which we have been to many times before and we can recommend Y Cynfod, an Italian Cafe - Restaurant where we had lovely meals. Could we recommend other people making a booking at Hendre? Absolutely!!
Reviewed by David5.0★May 2022
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"Excellent bungalow with all we could wish for."
Pleasent and very helpful hosts.Lovely home made cake to greet us.Private lake in front of the property a huge bonus with moorhens ,little grebes,martins dipping and an occasional heron.Semi-tame pheasant on the doorstep A wonderful and restful holiday In fantastic surroundings
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Apr 2022
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"We were met with the most rapturous of smiles from our lovely hosts Ursula and her daughter Ella who also presented us with a bottle of prosecco a huge bunch of flowers and some lovely home made welsh chocolate cake courtesy of Ella Everything has been well thought out and the views from the lounge and kitchen diner are simply awesome."
.. It was a perfect location for us with some lovely local walks from the doorstep with both Oswestry Shrewsbury and Welshpool nearby and the coast within a 1 hours drive to barmouth and a little further to llandudno...Lake Bala and Lake Vrnwy and the biggest waterfalls of Wales are very close and easily accessible. Amenities include locally cooked takeaways, local pub, post office and general store with daily freshly made sandwiches and cookies on offer... Ursula and Huw who are the owners have gone to great lengths to ensure you get a 5 star service and their attention to detail is simply magical. The lake views comes with a resident pheasant who comes to the door...we nicknamed him Percy. At the lake there is an abundance of bird species such as Siskins, Chaffinches, blue tits, long tailed tits, great tits, an owl which we heard only and red kites over the hills to the left and front of the house, a robin and wren and the most melodious blackbirds and more.. Water fowl visitors included a Canadian goose, mallards some small coots and small red billed chicks. The cottage oozes love and warmth and is a reflection of its owners eye for detail and their own love and warmth too. Ursula, thank you for making our stay so special...We will be returning again soon..Eli and John..xx
Reviewed by John5.0★Apr 2022
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"We had a really, lovely, relaxing holiday at Hendre."
Ursula the owner was so welcoming and friendly on our arrival and the bottle of bubbly and delicious chocolate cakes made by her daughter Ella was a lovely treat to start the holiday. The cottage itself was very spacious,beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and had everything we needed. The lake in the grounds is spectacular we took our 5 year old foster son and he loved pond dipping for tadpoles, identifying the many birds that came to the lake and watching the lambs in all the surrounding fields. The highlight of his holiday was when Ursula and Ella brought one of their lambs and a bottle of milk for him to feed it with. We would definitely recommend a stay at Hendre and hope to return.
Reviewed by Jeremy5.0★Apr 2022
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"Hendre was all we hoped for and more."
The peace and views are wonderful and just what we needed. The weather wasn’t as kind to us and we weren’t able to make use of the outside space as much as we would have liked plus we had the fuel crisis while we were in Wales but thankfully it did not impact us and we were able to do our sightseeing. We forgot to pack our binoculars which was annoying as we were sure we were watching red kites and buzzards soaring daily over the mountains. Ursula and family have made a wonderful holiday home and are on hand if you need anything. We will be back and hope we have the weather to sit outside and watch nature do it’s thing. Ella’s baking is a lovely touch which was very much enjoyed by us.
Reviewed by Annemarie5.0★Sep 2021
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"MAGIC !
We recently spent a week’s holiday at “Hendre”, Penybontfawr, Powys, and it was idyllic."
On arrival, we were given a very warm welcome by the owner, Ursula, and her daughter Ela, and very much enjoyed the bottle of Prosecco and tray-bakes (home baked by Ela) which awaited us in the dining kitchen. The cottage itself is very spacious, ideal for 4 but there were only 3 of us so lots of room. It is set in its’ own grounds overlooking a lake with a lovely patio and table and chairs where we spent many hours, relaxing, talking, bird-spotting and enjoying the antics of the ducks and coots on the lake. The interior of the cottage is very pretty, attractive, and comfortable and contains absolutely everything one could want in a holiday home. The surrounding countryside is lovely and ideal for walking as is the village. Lots of places to visit nearby, including the British Iron Museum and Port Meirion. On three evenings during our week, we walked down the lane into the village (0.7 miles) where we were served delicious meals and received a very friendly welcome from the staff at the Railway Inn (give them a call to reserve a table). Everything was charming. Our lovely stay at “Hendre” was a very welcome break from the Covid traumas of the last 18 months. Many thanks to Ursula and her family. It was simply magic.
Reviewed by A5.0★Sep 2021
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"We had a lovely week, thoroughly enjoyed sitting out watching the lake with a glass of wine ."
The fire was most welcome by our son. There was a warm welcome when we arrived with some lovely home made tray bake and a bottle of fizz. We visited snowdon, the Welshpool and Llanfair train, British iron works centre, Owestry, Barmouth beach, Powis castle and Lake Vyrnwy.
Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Aug 2021
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"Peaceful cottage set in beautiful surroundings."
Ursula was very welcoming and the welcome Prosecco and treats very well received, Thank you! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing stay.
Reviewed by Lisa4.7★Jul 2021
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"Fantastic stay at Hendre, great house perfect for a family."
Lots of space inside and out. Beautiful location to escape the pressures of busy life. Great walks, runs and cycle routes straight out the door. Beautiful country side all around.
We had a fantastic stay and very much recommend the property
Reviewed by Colin5.0★Jul 2021
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"The booking of the holiday was made very easy by Sykes."
Our tow weeks stay at Hendre was perfect, couldn't fault anything, would highly recommend staying there.
Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2021
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"Lovely holiday house in a fantastic setting, perfect place to relax and unwind."
We're already looking to book again.
Reviewed by Duncan5.0★Jun 2021
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"We had a lovely stay at Hendre and would thoroughly recommend it."
The house was exactly as described, very well appointed and spotlessly clean. The outside setting was perfect, with it's own lake in the garden and views of the countryside and welsh mountains beyond.
It was well situated in a quiet area just outside the Snowdonia national park and most of Snowdonia could be reached within an hour or so's drive. We visited, Bala lake, Port Merrion, The Fforrest Coaster (great fun if you don't brake), and some nice off road cycle trails. There's a friendly pub in the village which has an excellent well priced menu (walking distance if you're feeling energetic and it's light).
The owners were very welcoming and friendly.
Thank you so much Ursula and family for a great stay. We really hope to return at some point.
Jerry & Wendy
Reviewed by Jeremy5.0★May 2021
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"The man made lake that is on site provides a beautiful and tranquil environment around a beautiful part of the world"
Reviewed by Matthew5.0★May 2021
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"Amazing holiday home, everything we needed."
Stunning area.
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★May 2021
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