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Rowan Cottage

(Ref. 928770)

Builth Wells, Powys Show on map

Customer rating 4.7

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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

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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24 Customer Reviews

  • "What a beautiful cottage, kitchen fully equipped with everything you could need and more."

    Added touches throughout made it very homely. Welcome pack was a lovely treat

    Reviewed by Carly5.0★Feb 2026

  • "The biggest selling point of Rowan Cottage is it's amazing location which was our main reason for booking so that we could enjoy walks around Builth Wells without needing to use the car."

    Unfortunately we felt that the property could do with a bit of tlc. There were no major issues and we had a fantastic break but a few simple changes would make the property much better. This is the only property we have stayed in that didn't have an information folder with details of local amenities (Doctors, Vets, Takeaways etc) or instructions for equipment in the property. There was also no guest book to leave comments in, these are always a good source of suggestions for days out and recommended pubs for lunches etc. The kitchen inventory could do with checking. For example, for a property for 4 people there were only 3 teaspoons and yet quite bizarrely 8 egg cups. There were other small things which could be improved for very little expense (very small tv, needs an extra coat of gloss paint on the bath panel) which would make the property much more attractive. As I've already said, we had an amazing time and would happily return to Rowan Cottage in the future, but just feel it could quite easily and cheaply be made much nicer

    Reviewed by Michael4.0★Feb 2026

  • "It's the perfect spot and we will be back again with our dog in future!"

    We did have some missing towels but on contacting the host directly we had a resolution within the day, Hannah is brilliant!

    Reviewed by Karen5.0★Jan 2026

  • "We had an enjoyable stay in Rowan Cottage."

    Parking outside was easy, the cottage itself was as described. The bathroom needs blinds putting up as it has two huge windows that face the street and you do feel like you’re on show! We draped a throw across one of the windows. The bed was comfy, kitchen well equipped. It took a couple of days for the property to warm through and we needed to keep the living room door open as the thermostat kept turning off as it’s in the living room but upstairs was then really cold. Had the fire going which was great and helped a lot. It’s in a great position for the town, enjoyed our stay. Lots to see and do in the area. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Vanessa4.0★Dec 2025

  • "Rowan cottage is absolutely gorgeous."

    It was cosy and comfortable. We loved the big second floor bedroom. Very convenient for the town centre. We really felt at home and had a lovely relaxing stay.

    Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Lovely property in a convenient position."

    Well equipped and a fantastic bathroom. The constant supply of hot water was very welcome after a hard days fishing! Would recommend this property to anyone.

    Reviewed by John4.0★Sep 2025

  • "We love Rowan Cottage we have stayed before,it has got everything and more that you need for your holiday,it is beautiful inside and outside is a lovely garden to sit and have a drink of wine and relax we will definitely be back always feels home from home thankyou Hannah."

    Reviewed by Eunice Sue5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Lovely little cottage, great garden area."

    Ideal location, close to all amenities in Builth Wells (parking also quite easy often with spaces adjacent to cottage). The proximity of the Co-op supermarket was an added bonus.

    Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Rowan Cottage was booked at very short notice due to a bereavement in my family."

    The communications with Hannah were first class and made us feel better knowing we had one less thing to worry about on our rush down to Wales. The property was lovely, it had everything we needed for our short stay and we would definitely stay again if in the area. We had to contact Hannah again at short notice due to a change in our leaving date and again she answered very quickly and was very accommodating and under the circumstances this was gratefully appreciated.

    Reviewed by Ian5.0★Apr 2025

  • "Excellently located and cosy cottage with bonus of suntrap garden for dogs and us!"

    Well-stocked, small but ergonomic kitchen. Sofa looks nice, but not actually that comfy (okay for two). Small TV could do with upgrading -had aerial issues which were rectified during our stay. Very comfy main bedroom and super bathroom. Lots to do in Builth, even a cinema/theatre just a short walk away. Hope to return.

    Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Apr 2025

  • "I had a lovely week at Rowan cottage, it's a cosy little cottage with everything you need for a great stay."

    Ideally base for seeing all the beautiful places in the area. Thank you

    Reviewed by Mandy4.0★Mar 2025

  • "Lovely cosy cottage in excellent location and a great price too."

    Reviewed by Colin4.0★Feb 2025

  • "Conveniently situated cottage - quiet, comfortable, well-equipped (nice welcome pack!"

    ) and good value.Enjoyed the view to the hills beyond the village from the top bedroom. A beautiful part of Wales with good transport links. Hannah was very friendly and understanding when I needed to communicate about my travel- delay.

    Reviewed by Derek5.0★Dec 2024

  • "Lovely little cottage with everything that we needed."

    Clean, comfortable and great position for the town. Lovely welcome gifts too

    Reviewed by Karen5.0★Nov 2024

  • "Lovely comfy clean cottage."

    The bed was really comfortable. Well equipped with everything you needed and more.The welcome gifts were very nice the wine went down a treat. Handy Co-Op to rear of property accessed via a path by side the cottage, then just a short stroll to the village center for coffee shops abd food outlets. Had a lovely stay would definitely return.Thanks Christine and Terry from Yorkshire.

    Reviewed by Christine5.0★Aug 2024

  • "We had a lovely week at Rowan cottage thank you so much."

    Was a perfect central base for adventures around mid Wales. It was very warm the week we went which did make the bedroom like a sauna (top floor) so would bring a fan next time to help circulate some air. Was also very excited to have been left some Bara Brith too, one of my favourites

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jul 2024

  • "Thank you for the goodies."

    Much appreciated. excellent cottage comfy bed and sofa. Excellent bathroom shower facilities too. Tv too small poor sound quality. Nb. Bolt came off bathroom door no screws only glued on !! Good kitchen facilities but no teabags provided at least run out for our visit! Garden needs a tidy (weedy/hedge trimming required) so could be a even more lovely place to sit and relax after a day out. We had a lovely walk along the river Wye and at Hay on Wye.

    Reviewed by Carole4.0★Jun 2024

  • "One of the best I have stayed in."

    Clean and comfortable and brilliantly located in the centre of town. Highly recommended.

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jun 2024

  • "Clean basic property, beds comfy, everything you would need in the kitchen."

    Fab co-op right behind. Easy walk to the Main Street and lovely cafes. River about 2k walk away lovely walk/run around the park. Garden needs a bit of work but my daughter and myself did yoga and sat in the sun so no big deal. Overall would definitely recommend

    Reviewed by Helen5.0★May 2024

  • "We had a fantastic week (March 2024) at Rowan Cottage."

    The cottage was so cosy, warm and delightful to come home to each day. We loved the thoughtful goodie box with chocolate, wine and biscuits. The facilities exceeded our expectations. A wonderful stay.

    Reviewed by Charlotte5.0★Mar 2024

  • "Lovely cottage with well equipped kitchen."

    A thoughtful welcome hamper of goodies which was really appreciated. Plenty of bedding, towels, dvds and games. We didn’t need to leave the cottage - which was so comfortable - but we did! Managed to keep warm despite -7 degrees outside. Log burner and logs available for use - although we were warm enough without lighting this. Cottage situated in a great location for exploring beyond Builth. Would definitely stay again. Only negative was that we couldn’t find a visitors book so was not sure what to do with general rubbish.

    Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Nov 2023

  • "Could do with more fire logs considering we were there for 1 week."

    There were only enough logs for two nights. Sofa was uncomfortable for me but outher than that everything was fine. Would stay again.

    Reviewed by Kevin4.0★Oct 2023

  • "Everything had been thought about here at Rowan cottage, down to a place to put used teabags and a pen to make notes."

    Board games too and a good selection of dvd's. Friendly neighbours and a great place to stay in order to visit the beautiful Brecons and beyond. Would happily stay again.

    Reviewed by James5.0★Sep 2023

  • "What a lovely surprise awaited us when we arrived, flowers,bread,tea,Welsh cakes, crisps, wine and some chocolate These really made our first night ……."

    Thanks Rowan cottage is a comfortable cottage just off the main high street in Builth Wells The cottage had everything we needed, and was very clean and tidy The double bed on the third floor was very comfy we slept very well, on the second floor there are 2 single beds and a lovely bathroom with both a shower and a bath The ground floor is shared with a kitchen and a cosy living room with a log burner which we didn’t use as it wasn’t cold enough The garden was a great bonus for our dog Plenty of shops on Castle street and pubs think we counted 7 There’s some lovely cafe’s too we only visited the Cwtch cafe which do a lovely full breakfast for £5.95 if you don’t fancy cooking We really enjoyed our stay the only problem was when we first booked we thought we had WiFi as it did state WiFi but elsewhere on the listing it states coming soon which we didn’t see It wasn’t a problem for us, but was for our son and be aware the phone signal is very patchy depending on your supplier There is on road car parking outside the cottage but we never managed to park there Behind the property is a Co op were you can pay to park over night or there’s a free carpark in town The photo of the cottage really doesn’t do justice to the quality of the cottage on the inside it really is lovely I’m sure we’ll be back as we enjoyed the area so much and thanks for calling us to let us know we’d left our dog bed which allowed us to come back to collect it

    Reviewed by Neil5.0★Aug 2023

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Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room with woodburning stove
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice box, washing machine, kettle, toaster
  • WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Roadside parking
  • Enclosed rear garden with patio and raised courtyard with furniture
  • One well-behaved dog is welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop, pub and river, 0.1 miles
  • Please note there is a minimum of 4 nights between Sunday 19/07/26- Friday 24/07/26
  • Please be aware that on October 2nd and 3rd, 2025, scaffolding will be erected at the rear of the property for painting works; the disruption is expected to be minimal.

The property

Set at the heart of the bustling market town of Builth Wells, a charming settlement in the heart of semi-rural Powys, rests this delightful, stone-built holiday cottage, 40 Market Street.

With an enclosed garden, gorgeous mountain views, and superb positioning to nearby shops, pubs and restaurants, this lovely home welcomes a family of four to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a relaxing stay in beautiful, mid-Wales.

Step into your new home-from-home, and be charmed by an array of well-appointed living spaces.

A fully-equipped kitchen awaits the designated chef, where they will find all the utensils they'll need to rustle up a tasty, home-cooked meal.

In warmer months, take your culinary delights out into the enclosed rear garden, which features a private patio with bike storage, and steps up to a raised courtyard with furniture, the perfect spot to kick back and relax with your favourite, ice-cold drink in hand.

In the evenings, after you've spent time catching up on the day's events in the sitting room whilst kept warm by the crackling embers of the woodburning stove, retreat to enjoy a long, hot shower on your way to retiring for a well-earned sleep in either of the comfy beds.

When you're ready, head out and explore what your local surroundings have to offer.

A walk into Builth Wells down a cobbled walkway will bring you to The Market Builth Wells and The Market Builth Wells - both locations containing all you'll need to stock up on essentials and souvenirs.

Settle down for a spot of tea at The Cwtch Cafe before you embark on a scenic walk along the tranquil banks of the River Wye.

Once you've worked up a sufficient appetite, head to the The Fountain Inn for a traditional pub dinner, or book a table at Cosy Corner Bistro for cuisine that will please every palate.

For a full day out, the Elan Valley to the north has scenic reservoirs, awesome dams and mountain roads and to the south, Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons National Park) is positively brimming with iconic landmarks that are waiting to be explored.

Whatever you choose to do during your stay in Builth Wells, do it from the cosy base of Rowan Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

Where you’ll be staying

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BUILTH WELLS

Llandrindod Wells 7.6 miles; Hay-on-Wye 18.1 miles; Elan Valley 19.4 miles; Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) 22.8 miles.

The market town of Builth Wells (Welsh spelling: Llanfair-ym-Muallt) is located in beautiful, unspoilt countryside and makes an interesting base for a Mid-Wales break. Home to interesting craft stores and many collectors’ fairs, this is also the ideal location for walking, pony trekking and mountain biking. The town offers a challenging 18 hole golf course, a sports centre, and the Wyeside Arts Centre, which includes a cinema as well as many live shows. Across the River Wye lies the Royal Welsh Showground, home to the famous Royal Welsh Show, which brings an explosion of colour to the town every July, along with many other events taking place throughout the year. With the spa town of Llandrindod Wells just 8 miles away, and the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park and spectacular Black Mountains within easy reach, this wonderful location is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts or those just wishing to relax amidst wonderful scenery. Builth Wells is an excellent base offering a gateway into Wales.

. Please note there is a minimum of 4 nights between Sunday 19/07/26- Friday 24/07/26.

Please be aware that on October 2nd and 3rd, 2025, scaffolding will be erected at the rear of the property for painting works. The disruption is expected to be minimal.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before midnight , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
  • Extras
  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.

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