Guests say
Honeysuckle Cottage is generally praised for its cleanliness, cosy warmth, and secure patio area, making it a pleasant stay for guests with pets. The location offers easy access to local amenities and serves as a good base for exploring the area. Some guests noted the property as dark due to overhanging foliage, but the welcome packs and helpful hosts contribute to a positive experience.
Most guests found the cottage to be clean and tidy, with only a few mentioning issues with dust and flies. The positive remarks about cleanliness are more frequent, suggesting a high standard is typically maintained.
The location is appreciated for its proximity to shops and the ease of parking, with a variety of walking routes nearby. However, some guests mentioned the need to drive to local amenities and the lack of on-site facilities.
The cottage is described as cosy and comfortable, especially the beds. However, some guests found the indoor seating area small and the lounge dark, which could affect the overall comfort for those spending more time inside.
While the reviews mention basic essentials and a welcome pack, there is not enough detailed information on the range of facilities and their maintenance to provide a score. Some guests suggested the addition of a washing machine and cleaning utensils.
Guests often mention the welcome packs, which include treats for both humans and dogs, indicating a thoughtful touch from the hosts. However, it should be noted that such gifts may vary and are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A delightful, terraced cottage tucked away on a small lodge park on the edge of the village of Crossgates, surrounded by beautiful rolling mid-Wales countryside.
This lovely cottage is an ideal base for couples or a small family looking to make the most of exploring the surrounding area, local pubs and restaurants and a myriad of days out.
In this welcoming cottage, set over one floor, there are two separate bedrooms (one double and one single) sharing an en-suite shower room.
Enter in through the newly appointed door through to the inviting sitting room which has a wall-mounted TV and WiFi. The sitting room benefits from a double bed settee, the extra linen is stored in the master bedroom.
The fully equipped kitchen with electric oven, hob and fridge/freezer is a wonderful space to whip up delicious meals. A stable style door leads to the enclosed sundeck.
A second shower room leads off the sitting room.
Outside, you can sit on the private enclosed decking where you can enjoy an early morning coffee and chat about the plans for the day ahead.
There is a café, shop and garage in the nearby village of Crossgates to make it a great base for exploring the nearby Cambrian Mountains or Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).
This attractive cottage is also just a short drive away from the pretty spa town of Llandrindod Wells, a perfect location to enjoy the spacious park and lakes, an area that is known as a perfect base for walking, golf and cycling, with its annual cycling festival.
You are also ideally placed to explore the diverse local landscape with nearby stretches of common land, the undulating Cambrian Mountains with the majestic Elan Valley being just 12 miles away.
Close by is the pretty market town of Rhayader, where you can watch the fabulous red kites being fed and their aerobatic displays.
A little further away is Builth Wells, home of the Royal Welsh Showground and its busy calendar of annual events.
Slightly further afield, the Shropshire Hills AONB open up at the popular market town of Knighton, offering beautiful walks along Offa’s Dyke or Glyndwr’s Way.
Or visit the famous town of books, Hay-on-Wye.
Why not take a day out to travel to majestic National Trusts’ Powys Castle which a scenic drive north?
A perfectly formed compact cottage close to an historic market town and providing a superb base to enjoy the diverse countryside and quaint local towns and villages.
Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1103468 (Primrose Cottage), together sleeping up to 10 guests.
There is a general store and a petrol station in the little village of Crossgates, which is located in the wooded hills of Mid Wales. Trails go through woodland and along rivers, or if you prefer a more daunting challenge, you may drive a short distance to adjacent mountains like the Cambrian Mountains or the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). Shops, museums, craft centres, pubs, tea rooms, and restaurants abound in the nearby towns of Llandrindod Wells, Rhayader, and Builth Wells. Explore Rhayader's Red Kite Feeding Station, the Elan Valley Lakes, or the Phil Price Rally School to get up up and personal with these majestic birds of prey.
The ideal setting for a family vacation.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x single, and a sofa bed for further guests in the sitting room (potential for 5 guests in total).
1 family bathroom.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer.
TV with Freeview, WiFi.
Electric fire in sitting room.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Private, enclosed rear decking with furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 1.9 miles.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
Note: The bedroom may not be a suitable size for a cot.
Note: The WiFi is free for one device.
Please note: Dogs must be kept on leads at all times when walking around the park complex.
Nearby points of interest
- The National Cycle Museum
- Llandrindod Wells Heritage Trail
- Rhayader Museum and Gallery
- Wyeside Arts Centre
- Elan Valley
- Llandrindod Wells Lake Park
- Motte at Builth Castle
- Hergest Croft Gardens
- Gilfach Nature Reserve
- Hergest Ridge
Reviews (17)
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Norman
Lots of dust and dead fly's behind the bed. The toaster didn't work properly unless you held it down. Would like to see a few cleaning utensils and a mop and bucket.
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Danielle
Couldn't fault the kitchen facilities everything was there to use. There was a lovely welcom for us and the dogs, very welcoming so nice. The beds was so comfortable clean beautiful bedding and the bathroom especially the new one was all lovely to use. If I had to make one tiny point it was the dust around the skirting boards on the floor mainly in bedrooms and lounge. But really this wouldn't stop us recommending or coming back we would love to stay there again. When we got there the WiFi just needed to be turned off to reconnect. we had a phone call of the owner straight away, and he sorted the problem in seconds. Thank you so much for a fantastic stay â¤ï¸
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Nicola
We had amazing weather but had it rained, I would have liked a mop to keep floor & decking clean , everything else you could need was provided. My dogs loved their complimentary ball & treats. Super comfortable beds. Will stay again when next golfing in Llandrindod Wells