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"Few Things to Be Aware Of
We stayed during a period of unusually hot weather, which did affect our overall comfort."
The accommodation is next to a working yard, which wasn’t visible in the photos. During the heat, vehicles going in and out stirred up quite a bit of dust, which made it hard to enjoy sitting outside at times.
The hot tub itself was a nice feature, but it's worth noting that the view includes a nearby pylon and a derelict building, which took away a little from the relaxing atmosphere.
There was also a tin bath outside which my husband had been looking forward to using, but we found out on arrival it had been broken for a while. It would’ve been helpful to have been told about this in advance.
The owner does check the hot tub daily, which we understand is for maintenance and hygiene, but we felt it would have been better with a little notice beforehand, just to respect guests' privacy.
Also, because of the heat, the tin construction of the property meant it got extremely warm inside during the day—so much so that we found ourselves needing to head out to stay cool. This may not be an issue in cooler months, but it’s something to consider if booking during hot weather.
Overall, the property has potential, but there are a few details future guests may want to keep in mind depending on the time of year.
Reviewed by Jeanette3.1★Jul 2025
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"Our stay was a pleasant one."
But I would like to bring your attention to the following things.
The first few days we had livestock ( sheep) in the field next to us which was ok, But there were so many flies
Reviewed by Deborah3.4★Jun 2025
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"Wasn't easy to find, no where near the directions they gave."
However its a beautiful place with loads of breathtaking views and walks. Would definitely go again.
Reviewed by Neil4.7★May 2025
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"Excellent property, beautiful views and we had a brilliant time."
Had everything you need, no freezer section in the fridge but not a problem.
Reviewed by Kelly5.0★May 2025
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"The Tin Shed is a very nice and well equipped property, although it is let down by a lack of storage space, which would make staying any more than a few days difficult, also there wasn't any WiFi although managed without as data signal was ok."
As other customers have said some of the appliances especially the fridge and clock are quite noisy at night.
My biggest issue is however that I feel the description given on the Sykes site is not fully accurate. It is implied that the Tim Shed is located with the other Cae Llyn lodges, and the directions given by Sykes are to that location, however this is not the case it is on its own on a separate site about 3/4 of a mile away and quite close to the A44.
Further to this I believe that the photographs and description of the location are a bit disingenuous, it should be made clear that the property is located next to an industrial site with a sawmill working between 0800 and 1700 each day and a large equipment yard for an excavation firm just over the garden fence, with heavy vehicles operating from early morning until at least 6pm. Additionally the 'stunning views' of the local countryside are blocked by a huge pile of builders rubbish that has obliviously been ripped out of the derelict house next door.
In summary a nice property in a lovely part of the world let down by its' immediate location and although I would visit the area again I wouldn't stay in the Tin Shed.
Reviewed by Julian3.8★Feb 2025
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"Beautiful location."
Stunning scenery.
Great little accommodation.
Very quiet and peaceful.
No need to visit the Red Kite place as you’ll see them flying over the property day and night. Stunning to watch.
Near by dams a must see. Great if you’re not big into walking as all accessible by car.
Property very secure for our little fur baby not to escape, something I was very worried about. Really well thought out.
Would like to return in the summer as we did have a lot of rain but that’s no one’s fault, just the time of year.
Highly recommend.
Reviewed by Philippa5.0★Sep 2024
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"Clean, Comfortable, Chilling
Lovely place,
Shame about the last days ..."
Clean, Comfortable, Chilling
Lovely place,
Shame about the last days weather,
Clock a bit annoying when trying to sleep,
Hot tub great
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jul 2024
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"Lovely place to stay and so comfortable."
We had a great time so thank you.
Reviewed by Johnny4.7★Apr 2024
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"An amazing place."
Extremely peaceful with very little farm activity during our stay. The ‘Shed’ was well equipped, even to the extent that they provided sticks for toasting your marshmallows over the fire pit should you wish to (wood for the fire pit also provided). When we arrived, there was milk in the fridge and some local treats, which was a nice touch. The hot tub was set up ready for use and was especially welcome after a day out around the dams or visiting various nature reserves. All in all an extremely comfortable, clean, peaceful and relaxing place to stay with the added attraction of Red Kites flying overhead. We would highly recommended the Tin Shed.
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2024
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"Everything was fantastic, the whole place was immaculate when we arrived, the location was perfect for the walks we wanted to do, and we felt very welcomed when we arrived - the locally sourced snacks and drink were a great touch, along with buying eggs from the egg shed which were delicious!"
We had a fantastic stay, the only thing that let it down was the bed, either it was an incredibly soft mattress or the bed was broken (it was incredibly creaky just from rolling over), but my other half and I have come away with pain in our backs from it. Otherwise it was an absolutely brilliant trip for us and we’d definitely come back and stay at the Tin Shed again
Reviewed by Steven4.7★Mar 2024
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"We had a lovely stay at the Tin Shed with our two dogs."
Very cozy, loved the hot tub! Great location for walking, we went to the Elan Valley on one day (about 15 minutes drive), and Pen Y Fan (about 50 minutes). The Tin Shed is set on a farm, it’s nice and quiet, private. The interior is very nicely decorated, the underfloor heating is lovely, everything you need for a kitchen, a cozy bed, sofa, and a smart tv! The outdoor is fully enclosed for the dogs, it’s not visible in the photos, but the fence does have wire mesh also, so they cannot get in between the slats. Took us a little while to find it as the map location on Sykes cottages website was wrong. Would definitely recommend, and would definitely stay here again. The only minor inconvenience was the WiFi wasn’t working when we visited, but luckily there was phone signal so we were able to hotspot the tv from our phones. The outdoor bath tap has also burst (presumably from freezing), however we just used the hot tub which was great
Reviewed by Emma4.7★Mar 2024
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"Internet was an issue and the bath leaked, but everything else was really good."
Reviewed by Steven4.7★Mar 2024
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"Where do I even start."
The nicest lodge we have every stayed in. The cleanliness is incomparable to anywhere we have ever stayed before and had absolutely everything we needed. The hamper on arrival with marshmallows and treats was such a nice, thoughtful touch. This place definitely made mine and my boyfriends New Year’s Eve the best we’ve ever had, especially going into the new year in the hot tub stargazing! Absolutely incredibly place, that felt like home away from home. I will definitely be recommending this place to friends/family and we will certainly be back! Thank you!
Reviewed by Toby5.0★Dec 2023
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"Lovely place, in a lovely setting and with some amazing walks around."
Elan Valley is stunning. We will be back!
Reviewed by Chris5.0★Dec 2023
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"We had the most amazing 8 days at The Tin Shed with our two dogs."
The property is stunning - amazing views, extremely clean, perfectly furnished and well equipped. The isolation from the outside world is exactly what we needed - there was nobody around the entire time we were there. The surrounding area is ideal for people with dogs are there are so many stunning walks just down the road. The little touches such as the welcome hamper full of supplies, the dog treats, the dressing gown and smart TV really made the visit even better. The hot tub is fantastic for relaxing in after a long day walking - we were even treated to a meteor shower. We will absolutely recommend to all our friends and family!
Reviewed by Emma5.0★Dec 2023
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"The Tin Shed was a wonderful experience, quiet, warm, cozy and well presented."
The lady that comes and put chlorine in the jacuzzi are very professional and ensure you know they’re there before they come round back. I would give this a 10/10. Even though we did have issues with WiFi not being findable at all, this does not affect the score at all, it was fantastic and will 100% book again at some point.
Reviewed by Portia5.0★Nov 2023
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"Absolutely stunning place will definitely be back"
Reviewed by Mark5.0★Nov 2023
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"Loved every minute of are little trip away at the Tin Shed, amazing little place to stay with all the comforts of home."
Fantastic views, very quiet. The hot tub and the outside bath are both a great bonus and much needed after the long walks round Elan Valley. Will definitely be booking to come back. Xx
Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Oct 2023
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"Our stay was absolutely wonderful!"
! We didn’t have a pen to leave feedback In the book however, might be good to leave one in the lodge! Tin Shed was glorious, so clean, tidy and EXACTLY like the photos, and couldn’t have asked for better weather, the hot tub was amazing, but they had thought of every detail and had some lovely gifts left to us by the owners! Thanks so much, thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back, only thing to note is that the instructions to get actually get to Tin Shed were really vague, might be a good shout to put a sign on the A44 with an arrow pointing to it :)
Many thanks!!!!
Reviewed by Luke5.0★Jun 2023
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