Meifod, Penrhyddion Pella

This is a lovely cottage, well equipped, roomy and with surprisingly large cupboards/wardrobes.

For us, both in our 80's, one with a wonky leg and the other with poor eyesight, we did find the steps down to the courtyard and up into the cottage a bit of a challenge, as was the lovely wooden staircase inside, with its quite tall risers. We also found we kept being caught out by the sunken doormat just inside the front door. But for anyone without a disability they probably wouldn't even notice these things. The one thing we did wish for was an electric kettle instead of having to mess about with the gas stove just to make a cup of tea. Having reached our 80's without ever having gas, this was a bit of a learning curve for us!

We enjoyed a great stay at Meidfod.

It was very comfortable, very clean, the owners made us feel welcome and there was ample parking. The accommodation matched the description exactly. There is only 1 slight drawback and that is clearly included in the description. After getting wet on the hills it would be nice to be able to wash and dry your clothes, but as described in the notes there is no laundry facilities. We would not let this stop us returning to this cottage.

This is a really lovely cottage for exploring the snowdonia area, we will definitely be back.

The hosts were excellent very friendly and helpful during our stay.

The shower is small - although we are slim persons we found it difficult to bend down to pick up a bottle of shampoo for example.

A shower basket at shoulder height would be a great help. The kitchen is well supplied in utensils but the oven is at floor level and in an awkward corner which requires kneeling on the floor in order to put dishes in and out. Comfy, warm bed, good clothes storage places and we enjoyed seeing the stars through the skylights.

What a lovely couple!

They are incredibly friendly and always eager to lend a hand. I really can’t say anything negative about them. The place is peaceful and welcoming.

We enjoyed two weeks at this lovely cottage.

The location is perfect, ideal as a base for exploring Snowdonia National Park. You can also enjoy lovely walks directly from the cottage. The cottage was well-equipped and very clean. The owners were very friendly and attentive. Definitely worth a visit!

As ever staying here is a pleasure.

Peace only interrupted by RAF preparing for war.

Perfect place to stay if you visit North Wales.

Very easy to find the place if you use Google maps. Once we arrieved we were impressed by the little house. Very clean, nice architecture, sofas and beds very comfy. Also, the owners were really nice and extremely helpful with all our queries.We highly recommend Meifod for a great experience.

The cottage has everything you need, spotlessly clean and well equipped.

Lovely owners who made us very welcome. Fantastic location.

Delightful owners and so friendly and hospitable.

Very comfortable sofas, somethings that bugs me a lot in many accomodations. Beautiful setting with wonderful countryside vistas.

Had a fabulous stay at this cottage, cosy, clean with a particularly well catered for kitchen with all the equipment and utensils you could need.

Great location and hosts very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again.

Wonderful stay.

Spotlessly clean. Everything we needed including plenty of kitchen utensils, pots and pans etc. Fantastic extra touches which made all the difference - washing up liquid, kitchen paper and Welsh cakes!

Very nice place to stay, with great art on the walls!

Nice hikes start at the front door. Interesting villages and sites to visit nearby. Friendly and helpful hosts,

Lovely property,well maintained had everything we needed for our mini break , Beautiful remote location , Owners were accommodating on hand if we needed anything ,

A lovely cottage, beautifully maintained and comfortable.

Very remote, which we wanted, with a couple of lovely special walks - to the Capel Garmon burial mound and to Conway Falls and its Cafe - right from the door.

This is an amazing little cottage, we stayed for a week, we couldn’t fault the place, the lady who owns it Kathy was lovely very friendly and chatty and said if we need anything to just give her a ring, thankfully we never needed to ring as the cottage was perfect.

No noise pollution at all and was so peaceful. We will 100% be booking again and look forward to our next stay. Would highly recommend this cottage for your next holiday or short break. 100% peace and relaxation in abundance here. There are plenty of leaflets as to what attractions are near by and a lovely welcome book with plenty of details about the cottage and surrounding areas.

We had an excellent stay in the cottage, a beautiful location with fine local walks and good access to Snowdonia.

Minor points to note; the door lacks an unlocking latch, so if you exit and close the door without a key , you get locked out. Disabling the lock allows the door to blow open. An electric kettle would have been a bit more handy. Also we had thought of bringing two electric cars, but north Wales is not well served with ev chargers. Having some sort of arrangement to allow slow charging off the cottage 13 A ring main (eg to the yard at the back of the cottage) would be advantageous (ev drivers can carry all necessary cabling with them - they only need to know how far it would be from 13A socket to the car. An honesty arrangement could be agreed on how much electricity is used to reimburse the cottage owners). Overall, a most enjoyable stay - and weather to match! Thank you.

Beautiful cottage, in a remote area.

Peaceful and relaxing. It was extremely clean and tidy. It had everything we needed. The owners were lovely and kind, welcomed us to the cottage and explained everything.

Meifod cottage is a lovely place to stay nice and peaceful the only thing I could say is there was no oven glove

Meifod is located in the middle of nowhere which makes it a great place to relax as it is far from any noises produced by traffic and "humans".

To get to the cottage it is important to follow the owners instructions because navigating by postal code will not get you there. All basic needs are catered for although the television could have been a bit larger. The same applies to the shower. My wife had no problem but for me (1.87m and 112 kg) showering was a bit of a Houdini act. The absence of wi-fi was not a major issue as far as we were concerned. Regards, Piet

No welcome pack Tall storage unit not safe plates & mugs in draws of sink Shower unit small with poor pressure Tv very small Step inside front door to accommodate dated wooden floor No home from home feel about the place.

No where to walk dog other than narrow road No tea towel no hand towel no oven glove.

Lovely cottage.

Cosy and tastefully decorated. Beautiful, peaceful location. Fabulous views. Comfy bed. Loads of clothes storage. Owners there if you need them but don't push themselves on you. Location great for accessing the National Park. Will definitely be booking here again.

Beautiful quiet cottage with lovely views.

Room for improvement: Note the cottage hasn’t got wifi or a washing machine.

I didn’t notice when making the booking as I expected those to be basic facilities. Wifi would be crucial for younger people and those like us who need to stay in touch with work. We had unlimited data on our phones and the reception was fine so could use our phones and laptops. Staying there for a week or longer without wifi and a washing machine could be a problem. Finally arrival after 6 and leaving by 9AM is a bit much. The owners were happy to be flexible but you don’t know until the last minute. Positives: the location was great for us as it is in the middle of Snowdonia only a 5-‘min drive from Betws-y-Coed where you can find everything you need! The drive is on a single track road for the last 5 mins but doable. It is very quiet, quite far from other dwellings so if you ‘re looking for peace this is your place! The two-bedroom cottage is very ample with lots of room for the two or more. It was very clean and had everything you need really. I would get an electric kettle as the hob one takes ages and is not energy-efficient. Overall a good experience for us but with the little improvements mentioned here it could be perfect. Thanks.

We stayed in the cottage for 5 nights, the cottage was clean, cosy and warm.

The cottage is in a beautiful quiet location, so it was a perfect place to relax and get away for a relaxing break. We enjoyed watching the stars at night from our bedroom window and relaxing next to the electric wood burner after a long day of walking.The owners were also very lovely and attentive. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone who enjoys peace and tranquility.

Shower water pressure fluctuated if using downstairs sink but not a big issue.

Very close and convenient for the mountains loved it.

Beautiful area.

Cosy cottage. Very peaceful break much needed . Owners are lovely.

Had a great week even the weather was good.

Cottage great and well thought out . Somethings restricted due to COVID but generally couldn’t fault it. Owners very friendly and helpful [ on the phone of course !! ] cottage also situated well for sightseeing and places to visit. Would thoroughly recommend.

Although the cottage was very comfortable and the owners superb we feel Sykes Cottages themselves were lacking when it came to communication.

We asked questions by e mail because we could not get through on the phone , which , to this day have not been answered. However as soon as we had the owners’ details and we telephoned they could not have been more helpful and welcoming , and we enjoyed our stay at their cottage immensely .

I had queries regarding the arrival time which I put to Sykes' representative.

The representative said she would contact the owner with the queries and come back to us with a reply. However, she did not, but instead sent an email the next day saying they were not able to accommodate our request. In fact the owner of the cottage telephoned and let us know the change of arrival time was owing to longer cleaning times of the cottage because of Covid. She was helpful and let us arrive 1 1/2 hours earlier. The cottage was out in the mountains and countryside and it was difficult to arrive in the dark and find the cottage - if it had been later it would have been even more difficult. I am the carer for a disabled person and this was a difficult situation. Perhaps there should be a longer interval between guests to allow an earlier arrival time? The cottage was lovely and well equipped and comfortable for two people, even though quite small. The surrounding countryside was beautiful, with walks all around and in a very peaceful setting. It was a really relaxing stay and (apart from an earlier arrival time, which is due to the very difficult times we are in) everything was perfect.

The owners of the cottage really went above and beyond in making sure the cottage was as clean as possible before we arrived.

They were incredibly helpful and kind and made us feel safe taking a break during the current pandemic. We could not have hoped for better and we'd really recommend staying at this property. I cannot commend the owners more highly as they were truly exceptional. The cottage itself was extremely comfortable, situated in a very quiet spot with beautiful views and very close to some of the best walking in Wales. It was well equipped and had everything we needed for a calm relaxing holiday.

We had such a wonderful couple of days in Meifod, the cottage is beautifully situated with wonderful views of the countryside and a shirt drive to Betws y Coed.

Our hosts were friendly and welcoming and everything was spotlessly clean. A very cosy, homely cottage perfect for our family break. Thank you.

Charming holiday cottage.

A great place to base your families north wales adventure.

There was a 2019 price list in cottage, the weeks we were there we should have paid £273 a week total for 2 weeks £546, you charged us £630, an over charge of £84 can we have a refund please Thank you Mrs S Fisher

As always our beautiful cottage was clean and had everything we needed.

The owners were welcoming and friendly.

We had total peace and quiet the whole time. The cottage was beautifully kept, cosy and warm, with everything we needed for our stay. The location was stunning with gorgeous views, abundant wildlife and rolling mountains and countryside everywhere. A nature lover's paradise.

Once again Kathy and John have excelled in their welcoming to a fantastic cottage in amazing countryside.

We absolutely love staying here and would recommend anyone to do the same!

Every time my wife looked at the cottage from her PC she was inundated with emails - she will not be using Sykes again.

As I booked the holiday from my PC I found that my personal calendar on my phone updated from yourselves with this holiday - obviously double booking the whole week. I found this insulting, patronising and completely unnecessary, as well as invading my personal diary - I shall have to look at permissions to ensure nobody else can do this. Consequently I shall not be using Sykes again. There are plenty of other companies who are better in a number of respects. We also found the website unhelpful in a number of ways. Not least all cottage descriptions could be fuller. However on the good side the cottage was lovely, very clean and the hosts friendly and helpful. A very quiet and picturesque location. Had a wonderful holiday. Pity the lead up to it was spoilt by the calendar issue and a mountain of unwanted emails.

Meifod is the central cottage in a barn conversion of three.

We were on a father and son walking trip and it was absolutely perfect for our needs. Exactly as described, and very comfortable. The heating system is very good, the beds comfortable and the kitchen/diner/sitting area just right for a small family. The property owners were very welcoming, including to our dog, which was nice. The location is excellent, being away from the main roads but with some good walking right on the doorstep. There is more local information available in the cottage than you can possibly have time to absorb! All in all, a great stay. Many thanks.

Lovely cottage in beautiful part of the world.

Kathy and John made us feel at home straight away and the milk and Welsh cakes were nice touch. Only thought to improve would be an outdoor box for very muddy boots but only because they made the cottage bit muddy. Would definitely go again. Many thanks, Karen,Tim and Orla

Only gave cottage `Met Expectations ` as this was our second visit and we already knew the quality, convenience etc.

and it still met our complete requirements. As expected, the hosts had thought of everything, and I mean everything, even down to first aid kit, needles and thread, local guidebooks and information etc.. We cannot speak too highly of this cottage, its location and the owners. The owners are charming, thoughtful and very efficient. PS We are not related etc. to the owners in any way!

Brilliant beautiful place!

Kath and John went above and beyond with hospitality will definitely rebook to go again!!

Lovely cosy cottage in the countryside not far from Betswy y Coed.

Very quiet at night and extremely warm with the central heating. Lovely warm welcome from the hosts. We stayed in the middle cottage which was full of John's beautiful paintings. Had everything we needed to cook at home, but we mostly ate out. Plenty of walks nearby. A very enjoyable stay. Kevin and sue, Australia

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Just found it difficult to return to our cottage when it was dark as sign posts hard to find and roads we found difficult. Lovely to have the welcome pack and friendly owners, which makes all the difference Truly lovely, spotless, cosy, warm cottage and having the BBQ if we needed to use it was great. Loved the stone walls and looking out windows to see the stars!!! Thank you so much The de la Nougerede's