The Woodman

The key safe was broken on arrival, although the front door was open and the key was inside.

Having the large porch area was useful, particularly with dogs. The fridge could do with defrosting and the freezer door repairing. Other than that, the kitchen equipment was fine, although the built-in microwave handle was broken, meaning another microwave took up worktop space. The boiler was erratic when showering, with the water temperature going from hot to cold. Some of the light bulbs in the living area were also not working. Overall, it was good accommodation but could do with a little love and attention.

Firstly, I want to state that the accommodation was very comfortable and in a great location for visiting Elan Valley.

My initial thoughts on the location were regarding the proximity to the main road and petrol station, as this is not documented in the description, and I had concerns about excessive traffic noise. However, there was very little outside noise, especially at night, as the road was fairly quiet and the petrol station closed at midnight. Truckers do park on the slip road at night; however, this was not a problem for us, and you rarely heard them arrive or leave, even with a noise-reactive dog. The map directions are not correct and send you to a road further along on the left, so the directions could do with being updated, as I had to ask a local for directions. The flat was very clean and tidy on arrival, with only a few minor concerns. The freezer compartment of the fridge had a broken latch, so I had to fashion a stopper to keep it shut and the food frozen. Secondly, there were some pitta breads in the higher cupboard with an expiry date of May 2026, which I placed in the bin. If a chopping board could be added to the kitchen, along with some kitchen foil, that would be a bonus. The batteries in the emergency torch also need replacing, as it did not work. I would recommend this property to others, primarily due to its proximity to Elan Valley and the surrounding areas, but also because it was comfortable and spacious. The beds were comfortable, and the bathroom, despite looking dated, provided excellent water pressure in the shower.

Very nice accommodation and very clean