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Hillside Lodge

(Ref. 1131216)

Newtown, Powys Show on map

Customer rating 4.2

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 18 Guests

  • 8 Bedrooms

  • 7 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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17 Customer Reviews

  • "There were numerous maintenance and cleanliness issues throughout the property."

    In several rooms, the wallpaper was peeling off the walls, and the overall décor was very shabby and in clear need of attention. The general state of repair gave the impression that the property had not been properly maintained for some time. A number of basic facilities were either broken or unsafe. The light in the upstairs bathroom was not working, the sink in the annex bathroom was not properly attached to the wall, and a bedroom lamp was broken. In addition, there was no exterior lighting at all, which made moving between the main house and the annex particularly hazardous, especially as the paving slabs underfoot were uneven. We were forced to rely on torches to get around safely. Cleanliness was also a major concern. The hob and oven were dirty, and the oven trays were so filthy that we had to purchase our own in order to cook. The extractor fan above the hob was covered in grease, and there were damaged sections of the worktop. The hot tub, which was one of the key features of the property, was in an unacceptable condition. There was grit in the bottom, and the water became murky almost immediately upon use. It was also not checked or maintained each morning as stated in the property details, which was very disappointing. Overall, the condition of the property did not reflect what was advertised, and it did not provide value for money. These issues had a significant negative impact on our stay.

    Reviewed by Sarah1.0★May 2026

  • "We had a great stay in the house, it was comfortable and overall well equipped although some areas could do with some light renovations."

    The hot tub was a really nice touch, but there isn't much more outside space. The views and local area were really nice and it was helpful to have the separate annexe.

    Reviewed by Tom4.0★Apr 2026

  • "The house is overall as listed, very big so super convenient for big gathering and the outside area & hot tubs are definitely a plus."

    The owners are really helpful and have been very quick to reply and react to any queries. However the house really need a big refresh. Everything is very old, the shower pressure is very very low in most showers, and the hot tub bubbles seem to only work on one side.

    Reviewed by Margaux4.0★Apr 2026

  • "Hillside Lodge was excellent for our large family Christmas."

    The welcome hamper was was much appreciated It had Christmas Trees and decoration up.. Kitchen very well equipped, Could do with some TLC. No hair dryer The only problem we had was the lack of outdoor lighting at the back of the property to get tom the hot tub, annex, and putting rubbish out. We would highly recommend for large groups.

    Reviewed by Cecilia4.0★Dec 2025

  • "We had a pre Christmas family party here , on arrival they had put the heating on so the place was lovely and warm for us , they had left us a nice welcome food hamper in the kitchen, plenty of room for our large family ."

    i8 in total including a 2 year old all the bedrooms are large with beautiful views of the surrounding countyside fully equipped kitchen inc washing machine and large fridge and freezer , plus a hot tub which we used and found excellent , we also took our little Cockapoo plenty of space to walk him in the Barns Garden. We loved it and are considering booking again next year .

    Reviewed by Richard5.0★Dec 2025

  • "The property is in poor condition and in need of a full refurbishment."

    The house requires painting throughout, and there are visible dirt marks, scuffs, and patches of missing wallpaper on the walls. Several maintenance issues were also present: Wooden kitchen floorboards are missing Cupboard doors are loose or falling off The microwave has a broken button and is difficult to use There is mould in the bathrooms, and the extractor fans do not work Showers give off a burning smell when in use, which is concerning The annexe building was unusable due to an oil boiler leak, which made the space unsafe and unavailable. Overall, the condition of the property did not meet expectations, and many of the issues affected comfort and usability during the stay. Maintenance is urgently needed.

    Reviewed by Rachael1.0★Sep 2025

  • "Excellent place to stay, don't mind going back and stay there again."

    Oven was not working properly, but did not bother as we were busy. Support is there for you if you required. Very kind and professional.

    Reviewed by Pohodhika5.0★Jul 2025

  • "Stayed here with a group of friends for my partners 50th."

    The out of the way area was ideal for us, the house was great, plenty of room to relax, the big downstairs room was great. The rooms were great, I stayed in the annex, was nice and cosy. The hot tub was a welcome addition, especially after dragging 5 city guys around 20kms of a elan valley trail. Over all a great place to stay.

    Reviewed by Andy5.0★May 2025

  • "It was so lovely to stay at Hillside as it’s set in such beautiful surroundings."

    The house was as it said and catered well for a family of 14 the kitchen was well equipped with two good sized fridges and also a good freezer. There was also a good walk in pantry. The beds were all clean and the duvets good togs. The house definitely needs some TLC my husband had to clue one of the draws back together I’m also 6ft and who ever does the cleaning must be shorter as all the cobwebs were just above 5ft level……and there were definitely plenty of them! Hooks in the shower rooms would have been great because there was no where to hang towels. The taps in the room opposite the big lounge were the wrong way round so hot water coming out of the one that said cold, we had two small children in that room so it could have been quite nasty had we not realised. However even after all that said we loved our stay and it certainly wouldn’t put us off booking again.

    Reviewed by Fiona4.0★Apr 2025

  • "Perfect place for big family gathering."

    It's hard to find places that are not only dog friendly but will take 4 dogs! The owners were very accommodating. Previous reviews mention there are a few bits of outstanding maintenance - that's true, the property does have things like drawers that need fixing etc, but it didn't bother us at all. We had a brilliant stay there, and our group was aged 6 to 70. There are also lots of different living spaces which is handy when you need to get away from everyone for a little bit! Hot tub was a great feature and enjoyed throughout. Nice walks nearby. I would suggest adding a What Three Words to the property directions as most of us found it quite difficult to locate.

    Reviewed by Rachael5.0★Mar 2025

  • "We arrived together with a mix of ages from 8 to seventies to celebrate the New Year."

    The facility to celebrate was great as the dinning area and lounge area was very accommodating for us all to be together. The showers were not very good in some of the rooms, even when we weren't trying to use them at same time. Maybe some hooks or shelves in the bathroom would be a good addition as they were lacking a few basics for towels and toiletries certainly in the room near dinning room. some of the decoration needs attention and including new curtain in our room as one was hanging down and needed new hooks. Kitchen was great to cook and enough of fridge and freezer room. Hot tub was really good some written info on how to use it would be good though, unless I missed that in the book. The views are amazing with lots of wildlife to see. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and above comments made wouldn't deter us from recommending this home to others to stay.

    Reviewed by Maureen4.0★Dec 2024

  • "Had a lovely stay thank you ."

    Reviewed by Andy5.0★Oct 2024

  • "This is a great house for a large party."

    Rooms are spacious and plenty of seating in the bottom floor lounge for everyone. First floor kitchen and dining area is also large, plenty of room for dining and cooking. Bedrooms also a good size. Hot tub easily fits 6 and alot of good chairs. We enjoyed our stay very much.

    Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Sep 2024

  • "The lodge was great we loved everything about it was big open airy lots of room ..."

    The lodge was great we loved everything about it was big open airy lots of room for all of our families loved the large table so everyone can sit together for our family dinner hot tub was amazing would of liked a little outside light for the nighttime getting out of the hot tub was very dark beautiful views and will definitely book there again and we are looking forward to going back we made some fantastic memories with our families ❤️❤️

    Reviewed by Janet5.0★Sep 2024

  • "We enjoyed our stay at hillside, in fact this property has bags of room, the beds were comfortable and in general the house was clean."

    We were disappointed with some of the outdoor areas and feel there is room for improvement. Some of the paving is loose or have big gaps, not ideal for children or the elderly. The patio furniture is in a shocking state, some of the chairs are broken causing one of our guests to fall to the ground when she sat on it. To look at it the chairs look OK but the really are in poor condition. All the gutters were overflowing when it rained and some of the down pipes are not even coupled together. Sad really we felt it just needs a bit of TLC on the maintenance side and new patio furniture to make the say a more enjoyable experience.

    Reviewed by Neil3.0★May 2024

  • "The house was warm and comfortable and all the beds were clean."

    There were plenty of soft towels and plenty of shower rooms. On suit bathrooms could do with hooks or rail for towels and a mirror over the sink for shaving. Plenty of cupboards in the kitchen and well equipped. Lots of space and TV’s for separating in the house. Outside needed some light by the hot tub. There was not much outdoor space in the garden for children to play, and no local public footpaths for walks from the property except along the road.

    Reviewed by Charles4.0★Mar 2024

  • "Property was lovely and accommodated our large group really well."

    Each room was spacious and we enjoyed the multiple large spaces both downstairs and in the dining area. Bedrooms were a good size and meant we could accommodate family groups in specific rooms, the annex or top floor which was also helpful. The hot tub had been prepared on arrival too, and whilst the weather wasn’t great, the hot tub was as nice to relax in…. Would have been better with some external lighting, and maybe a covered area for when it was raining? The annex was also a really good space for a family with small kids to retire to, when the rest anted to stop up later… Top floor rooms were a little cold compared to rest of house (top floor electric heaters on timers versus central heating elsewhere). Also, the range cooker was ok and double oven really helpful, but the electric hob took a while to heat up and so cooking a stir fry or large breakfasts / dinners for 16-18 was a challenge…. Lots of storage space for food, a good sized freezer complemented the two fridges and lots of plates and cutlery, exactly what was needed for a big family gathering, and hokey the dishwasher was also out to good use….. Outside the front access to walk the fields was overgrown, which limited our dog walking to the narrow road behind the house, which was slightly frustrating as we had two active / young dogs with us….. being able to access the field in front of the house for a country walk would have been good (despite the wet weather)…. Overall a very good stay, with a few minor improvements

    Reviewed by Darren4.0★Dec 2023

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Summary

  • Main house
  • Over three floors
  • Six bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x ground-floor double with sofa, TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x ground-floor twin with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x lower-ground-floor family room with double, two singles and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room with woodburning stove
  • Lower-ground-floor sitting room with electric fire
  • Single-storey annexe
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x bunk
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Oil central heating
  • Main house - Range electric cooker with oven and hob, microwave, 2 x fridges, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • 4 x TVs and Wifi
  • Single-storey Annexe - oil central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • TV and Wifi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 10 cars
  • Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture and hot tub for main house
  • Terrace patio with furniture for annexe
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Contact the owner if you require to bring more pets
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 1.6 miles, pub 2.8 miles
  • Note: The terrace patio is not enclosed
  • Note: The annexe is accessed via 18 steps; unsuitable for those with limited mobility

The property

Newtown 12.8 miles.

Rurally-positioned in Llanbadarn Fynydd near Newtown, Powys, find this superb eight-bedroom holiday home, Hillside Lodge.

Benefitting from a main house with access to an enclosed garden with hot tub, spacious living areas for the whole family, dog-friendly accommodation and a woodburning stove, plus a single-storey annexe, offering some privacy, Hillside Lodge welcomes up to eighteen guests for an escape to Mid Wales.

Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home ready to kick back and relax in the spacious living/dining room, cosying up in front of the woodburning stove as your other half cooks up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen.

Lay the table, ready to tuck into a feast as the wine is poured and conversation flows, or head out into the enclosed garden to savour an alfresco affair with the rolling Welsh countryside in the distance; treat yourself to a toasty dip in the bubbling hot tub and stargaze the evening away before retreating to the ground-floor bathroom or shower room to wash away the day.

Choose from one of six neatly-presented bedrooms to unwind in before catching your rest ahead of another day of exciting adventures.

The annexe compromises of an open-plan living space, providing all the essentials for a self-catered stay, along with two well-appointed bedrooms, including a double and a bunk room.

Catch some rest before refreshing in the shower room, ahead of enjoying a coffee upon the elevated terrace.

If you can tear yourself away, begin your itinerary in Newtown, home to the Robert Owen Museum, Dolerw Park and Pwll Penarth Nature Reserve, in addition to a handy array of shops and pubs so you can stock up on the self-catering essentials or treat your loved ones to a hearty lunch.

In Llandrindod Wells, visit the National Cycle Museum, delight in some light entertainment at the Pavilion Mid Wales, embark on a scenic stroll around Llandrindod Lake or test out your golf swing at Llandrindod Wells Golf Club.

Take a trip to Rhayader with a good selection of tea rooms, pubs, restaurants and amenities.

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 as well as a visitor’s centre with café and children's play area.

Well-positioned to also pass the time in the Shropshire Hills AONB where you’ll find Stokesay Castle, Land of Lost Content and Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, in addition to an impressive selection of picturesque walking and cycling trails, Hillside Lodge is the ideal base for your Welsh getaway, any time of year.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £1000.

Where you’ll be staying

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NEWTOWN

Montgomery 10 miles; Machynlleth 28 miles; Ludlow 33 miles; Shrewsbury 33 miles.

Newtown lies on the banks of the River Severn, in the heart of the beautiful Montgomeryshire countryside, and boasts a vibrant art gallery, museums and a variety of pubs and restaurants. Newtown is also home to Theatr Hafren, one of Wales’s premier theatres, which showcases a wide variety of entertainment, from comedy shows to opera, offering something for the whole family. Explore the ruins of the Norman Motte and Bailey castle in the beautiful old county town of Montgomery, wander the Grade I listed formal gardens at the renowned Gregynog Hall, or visit the world-famous Powis Castle and Gardens, often frequented by Prince Charles. The medieval market towns of Shrewsbury and Ludlow offer renowned and award-winning restaurants, cosy pubs and quaint shops, as well as festivals and markets, including annual Christmas markets, whilst Ludlow also boasts over 600 listed buildings and Ludlow Castle, so there is something to enjoy all year round. In nearby Churchstoke, the Roundton Hill Nature Reserve and Iron Age Hill Fort is a haven for wildlife and home to a plethora of native British birds. On a clear day, the walk to the summit at 370 metres is rewarded by a 360 degree panorama, from where extensive views over Shropshire and the high Welsh peaks beyond can be seen. A little further afield, Machnynlleth is home to the Centre for Alternative Technology, and also Machnynlleth Golf Club. The delightful seaside village of Aberdovey on the stunning Cardigan Bay coastline is a paradise for watersports enthusiasts, while the sandy beach at Ynyslas is perfect for a family day out. All this and more is within as hour’s drive of Newtown, making this a wonderful year-round holiday destination.

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