Caerau Farm House

27 Customer Reviews

• "We really enjoyed our stay, the area is beautiful, cottage is very quirky, warm n comfy."

  But loo flush very stiff n hurt my wrist, but that's the only concern. Would more than likely visit the cottage again. Thankyou.

  Reviewed by Carolyn3.8★Sep 2024

• "Lovely comfortable property, very unique, quiet and secluded, the driveway to the property can be a little difficult to find but persevere (we arrived quite late when it was dark so got a little lost on way up drive)."

  All amenities are available (would recommend some oven gloves). All expectations of a little farmhouse, a lovely back garden, nice patio area for a bbq. Will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Tina4.7★Jul 2024

• "Lovely period property."

  At over6ft The low beam caught me out a few times. Very cozy and lovely beds however the downstairs toilet at the other end of the property was not ideal when you need to go a few times at night. The kitchen smelt of heating oil at times and was very noisy when it kicked in a 6am waking us and the dogs up too early each morning

  Reviewed by Brian3.8★Jun 2024

• "Lovely cottage, clean and comfy, had everything we needed, but it would really benefit from a new bathroom."

  Reviewed by Elaine4.1★Jun 2024

• "We had a lovely break here at the beginning of new year."

  Cottage was cosy but spacious enough, it was also lovely and warm (although the pipes and boiler a bit noisy - just plan timings and it worked full well) It was in a lovely location with lots of places to go and visit. The only draw back for this absolute bargain was that the beds were rather hard and by the third night my back was agony. Mattress toppers would fix this and make for a perfect stay

  Reviewed by Lisa4.4★Jan 2024

• "We are a family of two adults and two children and have just returned from a great week staying in Caerau farmhouse."

  It was definitely on the more rustic side of what we are normally used to for our cottage getaways, but once the house warmed up and we settled in - it was really cosy and snug. House is quirky and we liked it, once used to it. The surrounding area has lots to do and see and the mountain roads to both Machylenneth and Aberystwyth (the latter via Ellan Valley - also worth visiting) were spectacular. Hafren Forest also really worth visiting. Llandiloes is a nice large village - has everything you need (and loads of pubs). Didn't want to leave. We will definitely come back to both the house and the area.

  Reviewed by Robert4.4★Oct 2023

• "Very quirky old style cottage but in a fab location with ample parking and does everything you need for a great holiday."

  Full of character and low ceilings so make sure you duck for doorways !! We used it as a base for Golfing but also a good base for all other activities plus towns and coastline.

  Reviewed by Tricia4.4★Sep 2023

• "This cottage is like stepping back in time, but it so works."

  Quaint lovely cottage, clean and welcoming. Our 2 dogs were relaxed and happy here. There are caravans all around the cottage but we didnt hear a thing and the garden is private and safe for dogs at the rear. Lovely location to re-charge the battery!! Hafren Forest is fab for walking the dogs. Not far from town, so picked up Fish and chips and Chinese (phoned through) both nice if you dont want to cook. Would return for weekend get a way.

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Jul 2023

• "On the day of travel we were informed that the log burner was out of order."

  This was a huge disappointment as it was one of only two important search criteria for us when booking and we'd purchased logs for our stay. On arrival we couldn't access the key safe. We rang the contact and a man came out promptly to help us, however he couldn't access it either. Eventually we got in. The inside of the cottage was nice and traditional, however every room is covered in thick dusty, old cobwebs from eye level and above. We honestly had never seen so many cobwebs! Door handles, switches and light pulls were very grubby and the lid of the loo doesn't stay up. The lounge is cosy and upstairs there's plenty of space. Sleep was not good though as every morning a noisy boiler fired up at 6.30am. The boiler makes the bed shake! This could be a lovely cottage as the location and privacy is great, but it needs a thorough deep clean.

  Reviewed by Gary2.8★Dec 2022

• "Just had two week stay at this lovely, comfortable and a bit quirky cottage and absolutely loved it."

  Our two dogs enjoyed the garden as did we. The most comfortable and cosy cottage we have stayed in. Beautiful countryside with Hafren Forest within half hour away and well worth a visit. Our satnav postcode did not take us to the cottage but What3Words did which are ///thinkers.insolvent.intruded so put into Waze or Apple Maps. Also the directions said new chapel, but the little sign actually says Newchapel, depending on which way you come to it the sign is just before or after the Riverside Cafe (also worth a visit). Thank you to Emily and Mr Price for your help. We would stay again and recommend to friends and family.

  Reviewed by Eddie5.0★Sep 2022

• "Myself and my 2 grandchildren had a fabulous week, the cottage was cosy and had everything we needed, it was a very quiet location with only a short drive to town."

  We visited Powys castle, Borth beach, Elan Valley and Quackers. The garden was lovely and they had a great time playing in it, with birds, squirrels and rabbits visiting. I highly recommend a stay there and will go again

  Reviewed by Megan5.0★Aug 2022

• "We found this perfectly suited for our party of three, none of us over 5'6"."

  Taller people might have to duck in some doorways and a fourth person would be a squeeze on the living room sofa / in the dining table corner, though certainly manageable. Although holiday homes surround the property, we forgot they were there, and our little bit of landscape felt very private and secluded, shared only with rabbits. The building is very rustic, with uneven floors and sounds travelling straight through the ceiling to the room above: however, that's what we want out of a holiday cottage--it'd be a pain to live with long term, but it's a fun quirk for a few days, and all the facilities were good. We appreciated the spacious-ness of the layout, with three different sitting room areas, and how dog friendly it was: with zero traffic and a bit of garden, it was perfect for our labrador puppy on his first family holiday.

  Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Aug 2022

• "Lovely cottage in lovely setting Nice enclosed garden Furniture a little old ..."

  Lovely cottage in lovely setting Nice enclosed garden Furniture a little old fashioned but suited the cottage Very clean and well maintained Kitchen well equipped a few missing bits like a colander Walks for the dog right outside the door Plenty of parking Only down side although comfortable the bed is only a standard double in a large bedroom plenty big enough for a king-size This did, in no way effect our stay All in all really loved our little break here Thank you

  Reviewed by Paula4.4★Jul 2022

• "We enjoyed our stay both for the location and the cottage."

  Compared to other places we have stayed we feel this requires a bit of TLC but has all the facilities necessary with a lot of character. It was a relaxing and peaceful area with access to lots of interesting places and history nearby.

  Reviewed by Dominic4.1★Jul 2022

• "We found the accommodation lovely, very quaint with loads of character and very cosy."

  The beds were comfortable it had plenty of hot water a good kitchen with everything we needed. A lovely garden very quiet and loads of wildlife around to watch. Handy for places to travel to and would definitely recommend a stay there. We had a great week and lucky with the weather. It was very good indeed could not fault a thing.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Jun 2022

• "Could do with king size bed for two adults to sleep in double small also would be good to have a TV in the main Bedroom so if you want to relax with TV and have a early night to watch Tv you can most properties today have these in bedrooms and could do with a more intense clean right through property kitchen cupboards in side a general clean everything else in property cobwebs I kitchen ceiling especially an that is we’re good is prepared if these issues was done would make this property very good but needs doing."

  Reviewed by Ian2.5★Apr 2022

• "Fabulous homely rustic cottage."

  Lovely and cosy with very good facilities and lovely comfortable beds. Excellent safe secure garden at the rear for dogs. Spectacular views and a variety wildlife all on your doorstep. Very well located for the friendly village of Llanidloes will good local shops, amenities and a Saturday market.

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Apr 2022

• "Second stay here and already booked a third."

  Love this cottage it's warm and comfortable and has everything you need. Our dogs love it here too. It's a nice peaceful location but not too far from shops. There are some lovely places to visit within a short drive. Would recommend this cottage to friends and family

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Mar 2022

• "Not a bad cottage for the money and also dog friendly."

  Reasonably spacious inside but does have a small living room. The log burner in the living room is nice and heats the place well. When we arrived it had been lit and was burning already which was a nice touch. We did find the place was too warm for our liking but that is personal preference. There was enough kindling and coal to get us through the first night. The kitchen was big and quite well kitted out. There was no foil or cling film, which would be nice to have, meaning we needed to go to the shop the next morning to get it. We also found many of the glasses were not well cleaned so we had to wash them first. The bathroom was a bit of a let down. It was spacious and had some rustic charm but the shower was abysmal with all the pressure of a dripping tap. The shower curtain wasn’t too clean at the bottom and would be better if they could put in a screen. The space in the shower in general was small and claustrophobic. We were shocked that there was only a single toilet roll with less than half a roll left for us. We had to add this to the shopping trip for the next morning and hope we didn’t run out, if there were four of us it may have been a different story. The bathroom is downstairs which is common in old properties but does make for a long trip if you need to go in the night. There is a small room, between the living room and bathroom, which makes a great reading nook or study and has a great feel to it. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a dressing room. There is a double bed in the one room which we used. We found this to be quite uncomfortable and the duvet seemed small, this may be due to being used to a king size. A king sized bed would fit in the room and be a nice finish. The room was quite hot and we had to open the sky light but this meant the wind howled through waking us up regularly enough to need to close it again. The other room which is accessed through the dressing room had two mis-matched single beds. On the whole the furniture throughout is outdated and really needs updating. The house could do with some refurbishment to bring it out of the 70’s and 80’s, I know some people think that is rustic but it does need updating. The cleanliness could do with being better, there are lots of cobwebs about and the kitchen wear is not well cleaned, but in the whole it is ok. Be aware this is an old property with low door frames and a very low ceiling height up the stairs. The outside is nice with a raised grass area and a decent wrap around patio. There is plenty of parking out the front with a car port. The garden is secure but if you have a dog which jumps fences I would avoid this as the fences are only around 3 feet tall in places. We chose this cottage because of the secluded setting but were disappointed to find it is surrounded by static caravans. It was quiet for us due to being a winter trip but I imagine it could be a busy setting during the summer. It looks like more static caravans are being built in the area too making it even more busy.

  Reviewed by Nick3.4★Dec 2021

• "All was like in the website information just weather could be better :) Thank you for lovely staying"

  Reviewed by Marcin4.1★Dec 2021

• "Absolutely lovely cottage warm and cosy and full of character."

  fully equipped kitchen with everything you need. extremely comfortable beds. a very peaceful spot to stay in a very nice location. Poor mobile reception but having the included Wi-Fi solved this problem for us. great secure garden for the dogs (who loved this place as much as us). its a great base for exploring the surrounding area, Hafren forest is only about 10 miles away and is a very nice spot for a walk. Would definitely recommend this cottage so much so we have booked it again as soon as we got home.

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Nov 2021

• "The cottage was bigger than we expected, and had a lovely fully enclosed garden which was great for our two little dogs to roam freely in."

  It was very quiet, as we’d hoped for. I would recommend.

  Reviewed by Alan4.1★Aug 2021

• "This is a great family cottage in a beautiful setting."

  It's a fantastic size for a family of four plus a dog. The whole cottage, including the garden, was spotlessly clean. The beds are so incredibly comfortable, so much so that I searched the mattresses for a brand label. The property manager was a pleasure to deal with and the owner was on hand if needed too. A piece of information worth knowing: There are several low doors and beams in the property so if you're around or over 6ft you will need to duck frequently (or bring a hardhat). This, however, is just something to keep in mind and definitely should not put you off booking this cozy holiday cottage.

  Reviewed by Claire3.8★Aug 2021

• "Lovely warm cosy cottage, well equipped, clean and comfy in a beautiful surrounding, close to town (Llanidloes), close to Elan Valley, Hefren Forest, Llyn Clywedog Reservoir."

  We had the most gorgeous time ! Thank you !

  Reviewed by Rene5.0★Jun 2021

• "Cottage was very warm and welcoming, both Carol, the agent, and Norman, the owner, were very helpful and friendly, the location was perfect, close to a lovely little town but remote enough to feel like a perfect family weekend getaway and it was lovely to wake up to the sound of sheep!"

  Would certainly recommend and return.

  Reviewed by Carolyn5.0★May 2021

• "Great comfy cottage, good welcome and would book again."

  Could make the directions to find a bit clearer is all! Turn at the sign to New Chapel, not at a new chapel which suggests one is looking for a church!

  Reviewed by Heather3.8★Oct 2020

• "Loved the beautiful farmhouse."

  It was cosy and very comfortable. Spent a lot of time there as the weather wasn’t good would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Oct 2020

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