Bodywen

Bodywen is a lovely period cottage with a pretty enclosed garden.

The cottage is well stocked and is extremely comfortable. There is also a suprising amount of space and every room had something different.

The cottage is absolutely lovely and I cannot recommend it enough.

The sitting room is so comfortable and the whole place feels spacious yet cosy and restful. The views from the windows are amazing, and the kitchen is large and a great place to sit in and listen to the rain or watch the birds in the garden. We would 100% visit again.

We had a wonderful weekend in this lovely cottage.

Everything was perfect

Beautiful cottage which was well maintained Bodywen had everything you could want to make your stay comfortable.

There was plenty to do in the area whether it was just a walk away or a short drive. I can't wait to visit again.

Love this house.

Clean and comfortable,and has everything you need.

Beautiful property in a great location.

Property was booked for a wedding in the village. One important factor to us was that it was dog friendly. Our miniature poodle loved the house, the gardens and the walks nearby. Plenty of space for everyone in shared spaces and ensuite bedrooms, and helpful hosts. Diolch yn fawr iawn

This cottage was in an excellent location and had almost everything we could have needed.

It was so clean and well presented and the biscuits were very welcome after a long drive. The only things we would have liked to have seen would be some history of the cottage and surrounding area such as the church next door in the welcome manual and also a visitor book so we could write positive comments and recommendations for future guests.

Really enjoyed our stay at Bodywen.

Very comfortable and well equipped with a gorgeous enclosed garden for the dogs with superb views of the surrounding hills. A great location for Lake Vyrnwy, Pistyll Rhaeadr and other attractions and not too far from the coast.

A wonderful property that would a great place to stay no matter the season.

Spacious areas downstairs, with lots of tradtitional rustic charm and a lovely flowered garden with great views of some of the surrounding hills.

Idyllic holiday home.

3 good size rooms each with it's own bathroom. Comfy beds and an idyllic garden. No BBQ facilities though. Lovely quiet and peaceful location. Added bonus is the pub literally across the road which does great food. Pistyll rhaeadr waterfall is amazing, although a little scary to get there along a single track road, nice cafe up there, but £5 to park your car. Lake vyrnwy is also local with a lovely walk around the lake. We enjoyed our stay so much that we have already booked to go back in October. Highly recommend a stay at this beautiful house.

We could not fault our recent stay at Bodywen, the cottage was extremely clean, beds comfy and the views were beautiful.

The kitchen was well equipped and all appliances very clean. We will definitely be returning. Thank you

A beautiful cottage with a lovely garden in a gorgeous part of Wales.

I booked the property thinking it was detached, It looked like it was online and even said so on other booking sites I have unique requirements require such a property and so was extremely disappointed to find out it was not as described.

It ruined my holiday as a result for lack of/misleading information

Bodywen Cottage is the best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in.

Immaculately clean with everything you need to enjoy your stay. The garden is beautifully kept, and the bird feeders just outside the kitchen window which were freshly stocked when we arrived were a lovely touch. I would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting a comfortable, luxury stay in Wales.

Lovely comfortable cottage and it is in a beautiful area.

Plenty of room for a family and pets. Everything you need is there but remember there is no shops in the village. Loved my stay.

Fantastic cottage with quality appliances and equipment.

This is not usually the case in many holiday rentals it was also very warm and cosy and set in a stunning valley No kindling or wood supplied which was the only negative.

Loved our time there.

Lovely cottage and everything you could need . Fantastic country side.

We visited Bodywen as a family of 7; ages ranging from 12 weeks to 46 years & we honestly loved it.

The cottage is literally home from home, the owner has thought of absolutely everything you would need to have a stress free holiday. The cottage is simply stunning as are its surroundings. It was immaculate & so comfortable We will definitely be visiting again!

The property was perfect apart from the dogs next door every morning you could hear them barking which would then set our two dogs off so no laying in for us, we did enjoy our stay and the scenery around wales is beautiful we did find that alot of tourist attractions are not dog friendly so that was disappointing for us so limited to what we could do , this is the first time we have struggled with that been everywhere else in the UK and I would say near 98% we were allowed to take dogs into tourist attractions so as much as we loved the scenery we wouldn't come back to Wales.

Bodywen is a beautiful cottage in a really lovely area.

As a multi generational group, it was a great advantage for us to have en-suite rooms. It was a really comfortable cottage with a well equipped kitchen. The area, is a hidden gem to explore and we will be back to do more!

The Bodywen cottage is beautifully set in a quiet scenery side road, it's easy to find on the map.

We've had a great time, enjoying the surroundings, going for walks, the village is surrounded with mountains with a great view.

We had a great time, the location was really good.

Cosy but spacious cottage. Dogs had a great time.

Lovely cottage with all the facilities that you could wish for settled in a little village.

Only down side was mobile phone reception but the Wi-Fi was good and we could use apps to make calls. There was 5 adults staying, all bedrooms were good sized with on suites, huge kitchen great for family meals, adequate living room space with nice log fire, cute little snug.

This was the 3rd time we had stayed at Bodywen.

The cottage is set within easy walking trails direct from the property, as well as being short drives away from other fantastic walks. The cottage itself has everything you would need for a comfortable self catering holiday. It has all the creature comforts and is set with fantastic views. Whats not to like. We would highly recommend this cottage to anyone who wants peace and quiet with all the facilities you require for a lovely holiday, with fantastic views.

Bodywen cottage is a lovely place to stay, especially when we were there in December, as we used the log burner, which made the cottage very warm and cosy.

Good size rooms. Stairs a little steep, but not an issue for us. The mattress in the double bedroom was too soft for us, but that is personal preference. Great that each bedroom has en-suite facilities . Excellent kitchen , plenty of utensils etc, plus there’s a useful drying room. Helpful instructions sent to us by the owner prior to our stay., plus there is a folder with all the information you need in the cottage. No mobile phone signal in the cottage, but there is Wi-Fi. Great location, plenty of walks near by and plenty of lovely places to drive to. We were able to park 2 medium sized cars on the driveway, and lock the gates behind them. No shops in the village, but we had a day out at Llangollen, which is well worth a visit, and we stocked up on groceries there. Would definitely recommend to others for a peaceful break away.

We were absolutely blown away by the cottage, even better than the photos, it had everything we needed, so spacious and beautifully presented, the views and countryside around was breathtaking, local pub was literally 45 seconds walk away which very friendly staff and locals, it is very much a locals pub beer was good and food was surprisingly ok (after reading previous reviews) homemade vegetable lasagne very tasty, the welcome prosecco and biscuits were a lovely gesture from Bodywen, would not hesitate to recommend or stay here again!

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We had a really great time staying at the Cottage over Christmas with the family.

Beautiful comfortable cottage with great surroundings.

Bodywen cottage is beautiful, lots of space, everything you could need a real home from home.

The surrounding area is picturesque. Would definitely recommend.

A fantastic house with everything you could ever need.

Warm and cosy with beautiful views all around.

The cottage had everything that we needed.

It was clean and tidy and had all the essential that were required for a lovely holiday. It was in a great location for the walks we had planned.

Excellent stay as usual.

This was the second time we have stayed and have rebooked for March next year as well. Excellent location for us and the accomodation is as described. Would highly recommend.

This was a very welcoming cottage with a simple welcome pack, detailed instruction and about he area folder, and an enclosed garden suitable for keeping children and dogs safe.

Small issues included half toilet rolls in bathrooms (although some lose ones were provided), little or no soap in the bathrooms and light bulbs either missing or not suitable for use (twin bedroom very dull in the room and also in the bathroom). The drive is suitable for two smaller cars and secure, be aware that it is immediately off the road. The owner sent helpful instructions and guidance prior to our stay and the bats over the garden at night were a fabulous bonus. We would definitely stay again as the location was central for exploring and only around an hour to most popular destinations.

The house was clean and comfortable.

The garden was well maintained and nice to be in. However we did feel that it should be mentioned that the house would not suit some people who had any difficulties with steps and stairs. The drive was not very easy to accommodate two cars. The house is advertised as detached when it clearly isn’t. There were 4 lots of dog mess in the garden which we had to clear up and there are conflicting instructions for when to put out the green bin. We have booked with Sykes Holidays for many years and although we had a pleasant holiday at Bodywen I feel these issues need pointing out.

Had a fabulous stay in July.

House is wonderful and very spacious. The village is very quiet and lovely for walks. The local pubs are well worth a visit and serve good food. Would totally recommend for a quiet stay away from everything.

Excellent facilities and equipment.

Folder of what you need with help of use of equipment, very helpful. All equipment was clean and easy to use, including the wood burners. Beds and bedding very clean and most comfortable, with the luxury of toilets and showers in each bedroom. Couldn't fault anything, just a lovely place to relax and get away from all your everyday troubles. No phone signal which to me was a good thing, but you do get a good wifi signal. We had a great time walking the surrounding area.

very well equipped and comfortable perhaps garden area could benefit with a little mainteance/ tlc

We had a wonderful week at Bodywen.

Yes it’s a little off the beaten track but its mainly A roads with occasional B. Lots of the main places you’d want to visit a max on one hour away. We really enjoyed Bala lake (stunning scenery with lots of watersports) Lake Vyrnwy Dam, Barmouth beach, Shropshire sculpture park, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and the village of Llangollen. Local pub is a little rough round the edges but okay for a beer

Home from home, lovely quiet and relaxing.

Would love to go back.

Bodywen is a super cottage.

It had everything you need for your self catering holiday. It’s got 3 large bedrooms, all on-suite which was a lovely surprise. The huge kitchen was well equipped and there are 2 great living rooms. The garden was perfect for us and the dogs. With walks and a pub on your doorstep, it is in a perfect location. We all felt completely at home and will definitely come again.

Everything in the description about the cottage was correct, it was a lovely place, plenty of room and well looked after and very comfortable.

Only down side for us, it was a little out of the way for things we normally like to do and needed to drive, however this was in the description when booking. The pub at the end of the road, leaves something to be desired, old, tied and dirty so you would need to drive to a more comfortable drink. However, this takes nothing away from the beautiful cottage

A beautiful holiday cottage.

Well equipped, spotlessly clean, amazingly comfortable. Enjoyed every minute of our stay there.

A first class cottage in a ideal area for exploring mid Wales.

Clean , Comfortable and spacious for 6 adults to relax. Would recommend highly.

Really enjoyed our stay, cottage was perfect for what we wanted with plenty of room while being very cosy at the same time.

Kitchen had everything we needed and the heating and showers worked well which is always nice. Garden was just the right size so we could let our dog out and nicely enclosed so he couldn’t escape. Couldn’t find the bin to put our glass recycling in and the bottom of the garage door came away when we went to replace some logs we had used, it looked like the wood of the door was rotten. Had some lovely walks from the village and all the locals were very friendly. Would definitely use again.

We had a relaxing time in this beautiful cottage.

It had all we needed and more for a very comfortable stay. Great views from the cottage and around the local area with nice walks. We loved watching the garden birds and looking up at the red kites and buzzards. Great place to relax and unwind.

Excellent all round

Our family has just enjoyed a wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage.

It is larger than expected, very comfortable with everything we needed and the fully enclosed and private garden was perfect for our two dogs. Whilst it is a short drive to the nearest shop, there is a lovely playground for children in the village and a pub which serves food. There are plenty of places to visit within an hours drive, including zipworld sites and the coast, with some amazing views to enjoy on the way! We will definitely come back to this beautiful part of the country and would not hesitate to recommend Bodywen as a base.

Fabulous holiday and a wonderful cottage, roomy comfortable clean.

Lovely garden. Absolutely no complaints, the corsage was simply superb

We had a delightful stay at Bodywen.

A very comfortable, well equipped house with a pretty garden and in a beautiful setting. Lots of good walks and cycling. An unpretentious pub. If you want towns and good mobile reception, maybe not the best place, but ideal for retreat and relaxation.

Thanks for a great week in your cottage it was great .

What a dear place you have , we all loved it. Would recommend it to all .

This was a fabulous, spacious house in a beautiful location.

The kitchen was really well equipped, so cooking an Easter Sunday lunch was no problem. We loved the little garden, too.

Really impressed with this cottage, had everything we could possibly need and such a beautiful area to stay in.

Everyone was so friendly and we're happy for us to join in on the Halloween celebrations, we had fun decorating your front gate. Was such a bonus to have a bathroom each, the cottage had a cosy feel to it and we didn't want to leave! My only feedback would be to put on the description that you have feather bedding, we had two members of our party who have a slight allergy to feathers, and even with antihistamine it can bring on cold type symptoms, we bought our own pillows just in case, wasn't an issue, just not often we get feather in holiday accommodation so didn't think to ask. Otherwise completely faultless, already looking at dates for next year.

Excellent cottage.

Clean, modern and spacious. Exceeded our expectations - thank you.

We had a great week and it was lovely to have a pub with good food just across the road.

Lovely roomy, well equipped cottage.

The cottage was as described and well positioned for walking.

The host communicated well. Would definately recommend.

Charming cottage with lots of space, in a peaceful location, we were delighted to listen to the owls and watch the bats swoop in the garden.

The beds were extremely comfortable and we loved the large spacious kitchen. To be fair there wasn’t much we didn’t like about this cottage so much so we will definitely return.

Clean, spacious, well equipped cottage with wonderful views from the garden.

Huge kitchen diner, great for get togethers. Comfy beds and lots of storage space in the bedrooms. Highly recommend and would return.

The cottage was clean, comfortable and surprisingly spacious.

Loved the large kitchen and master bathroom. The garden was a sun trap too with views of hills all around. My family took advantage of many walks around the local area. We also visited Portmeirion, Barmouth, Llangollen and Anglesey. The views whilst driving in the area are fantastic. It is an hour at least to get to any of these places although Lakes Bala and Vyrnwy are closer. We ate substantial meals at the pub over the road on two evenings but otherwise catered for ourselves. Only negatives are lack of mobile reception in the area although WiFi worked. Also needed to buy oven gloves as none supplied plus we couldn’t find a BBQ although it was listed. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage!

Clean, well kept cottage and garden with all facilities you could wish for in quiet easy access location with good walks and pub from the doorstep.

Owner was helpful and we would thoroughly recommend.

Such a lovely quaint cottage with all amenities plus so much space.

Loved the garden and didn't want to go home.

Really lovely cottage is great little village.

Very well equipped kitchen. Comfortable lounge and smaller second lounge which unfortunately we didn’t really use. Exceptional main bedroom. We loved everything about it and would definitely go back if we stayed in the area again. Good pub just across the road and great walks from the cottage. Possible to walk to Pistyll Falls, well worth a visit.

We had a lovely time at Bodywen cottage which we found to be very clean and comfortable.

We are used to a king size bed at home and found the double beds although comfortable on the small side, an error on our part for not checking. Having three ensuite bathrooms was a real bonus when getting ready. The location of the cottage is lovely, however it is at least an hour to most major locations along some narrow roads, the scenary is beautiful and the garden at the cottage very nice to sit out on at the end of a busy day. There are no local shops and although reviews on the pub in the village were good our experience was not and would not recommend. We have stayed at many cottages and was surprised there was no welcome pack of goodies as there has been at others, overall we had a great time and would recommend Bodywen cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bodywen.

The cottage was absolutely gorgeous, spotlessly clean and had everything you needed. We enjoyed several meals at the New Inn (2 min walk away from the house) as the food was very good. The surrounding vistas were incredible. The neighbours were lovely and friendly. What more could you want? We will definitely be back and will recommend it to friends and family too.

We absolutely loved our stay at this great cottage.

It ticked every box from location to space. Warm, cosy with great views. A friendly pub that serves good food 2 mins walk away. Great walks from the door and within 20 min drive to Lakes Vyrnwy or Bala. Easy distance to other beautiful parts of North Wales. Will definitely be returning

Beautiful cottage, situated in a lovely area.

Everything done to a very high standard, gorgeous views of the surrounding hills from all the rooms. The en suites were also incredibly useful for the family - always nice to have when you're staying as a group of six. The area itself has a local pub, plus easy access to lots of stunning places, such as Lake Bala and Lake Vrynwy. We had a really enjoyable time.

Wonderful cottage in a stunning area, was everything we hoped for and more!

Wished we could have stayed longer!

fantastic location, beautiful cottage well recomended

It was a beautiful cottage, full of character, peaceful and tranquil place to stay.

stunning views on the way to bala. Very ideal location for travelling around wales.

We had a lovely week stay at the cottage.

You had plenty of room to accommodate four adults and two teenagers. Wifi very good and the best bit no phone signal. Bedrooms larger than expected and all had en-suites. The only negative I would say there was no iron or ironing board. But would highly recommend it and we will definitely use again

The property was perfect for our needs , in a beautiful location It will be highly recommended by myself & the rest of the family

Our family of four had a fantastic time.

The cottage is absolutely spotless. And very large. The locals are a mind of information where to go and what to see. And this time of year is lambing time. Really lovely. This is our second visit to the cottage, we will definitely be coming next year

Great cottage and location would go back again

Great base for getting away from it all.

After a long day walking and exploring the area nice to come back and relax in front of a roaring warm fire. Lovely cottage, very roomy and well equipped, we were not disappointed.

This was about our fifth holiday booked through Sykes Cottages and we know that our holiday accommodation will always come up to our expectations.

What an excellent cottage.

Everything was superb. The location in the mountains, the facilities and the 2 pubs nearby helped to make this a brilliant stay. The owners of the cottage have thought of everything to make staying here perfect.

This is a lovely cottage in a peaceful, rural area of Wales.

We had a great week relaxing in the cottage and the surrounding area. It's our second visit and I'm sure we will be visiting again.

The cottage is perfect.

We were two couples and one child and it could not have been better. Lovely garden, beautiful views and the rooms are lovely.

There was a mobile phone app offered by Sykes with which (I thought) the status of our booking could be seen.

After booking I looked a few times but I never saw a confirmation of the booking in the app.

Bodywen is a lovely house with masses of space on the ground floor and an enclosed garden.

The kitchen made for a wonderful family space at mealtimes and was very well equipped and with plenty of cupboard space. The utility area was an unexpected bonus. The main lounge was cosy in the evenings when we were all relaxing together. The second lounge wasn't needed but had we had a rainy week I'm sure we would have got plenty of use out of it. The upstairs accommodation is equally lovely though my mum who was sharing the twin with my daughter struggled for space and kept banging her head in the ensuite whenever she used the loo. I banged my head quite a few times too in the big bathroom. (None of us are tall I might add.) The beds were extremely comfortable and everything was very clean and tastefully decorated. We had glorious weather for the week we were there and so we were out every day in the sunshine. Time spent in the cottage was fairly minimal and mainly centred around food prep, mealtimes and evenings playing board games with the kids or watching a DVD. We all loved the house and particularly the entrance hall with its unusual features. When we reluctantly returned home, it turned out my daughter had left behind something rather precious to her. The owner of the cottage couldn't have been kinder and more helpful in getting it returned to us. Thank you again Andrea.

We had a fantastic stay.

The cottage was beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable. We would highly recommend using Sykes Cottages as the while experience, including booking, was fantastic.

It was just wonderful, the most relaxing, comfortable cottage ive ever stayed at, lots of space and interesting features, couldnt want for anything and so conveniently situated for access to anywhere.

In fact have booked again, it really is that good.

the sofa needed a good hoover down the sides, lots of biscuit & crisp crumbs - that is the only niggle

Fabulous cottage, very cosy with plenty of space.

Great kitchen area for socialising whilst making meals. Everything you could require for a short or long stay. Great location for visiting lots of attractions and close to local towns/villages with character. Pub literally on doorstep and great meals, friendly staff.

Returned to this beautiful, comfortable cottage for a family break.

Explored the fantastic surrounding countryside, trail centres and down hill on bikes enjoyed by all . Rounded off by tasty,friendly meal in local pub. Thank you once again for a perfect time.

The cottage was everything as described there were magnificent views from all the windows, it was also clean and comfortable, the log burner in the lounge was gorgeous also the kitchen was well equipped.

The pub across the road did fantastic meals and the walks from the cottage were outstanding. The cottage is everything as described and would definitely recommend it and we will be going back again

The cottage is in an extremely idyllic location and the accomodation was of a high standard.

It felt like a home from home and the children loved it. Would certainly consider staying there again

Lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful location amongst the Welsh hills, made especially spectacular by the significant snowfall.

The cottage is extremely well furnished and equipped with a lovely big kitchen which made for sociable meals. The lounge has plenty of seating plus there's a smaller sitting room. All 3 bedrooms are ensuite which was a real bonus with 6 adults. Friendly pub just a few hundred yards and helpful neighbours who looked in on us to make sure we were ok when the 8" of snow came. We will definitely return.

Fantastic clean, comfortable cottage in beautiful location.

Family enjoyed walking and cycling from the doorstep. Owner very helpful. Set in Picturesque peaceful village.

Next time we'll invite the family!

The cottage was amazing, good quality furnishings and plenty of space for our family.

Thank you.

Beautiful location, wonderful cottage, fabulous holiday.

Great holiday in a lovely cottage, in a peaceful location.

Very comfortable and well equipped.

Lovely homely cottage with lots of space and wonderfully scented garden set in a beautiful area

Cottage was beautifully appointed and pristine.

Very quiet and peaceful location close to the pub and great walks. Won't hesitate to stay again.