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11 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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4 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Hot tub
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Games Room
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
30 Customer Reviews
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"We had a wonderful stay at Bodaioch cottage, Sam was super helpful when we were arriving and there was so much space for our party to settle in."
We really appreciated the milk, bread, etc. when we arrived - a lovely touch from the owner :-) All bedrooms were as described and there were plenty of towels for all the guests too. We did find a few small cleaning issues when we first arrived, such as biscuit wrappers on one of the bathroom floors and dirt/crumbs underneath the dining room table, but this didn't affect our stay. We would suggest somewhere to hang coats would be beneficial, but otherwise the cottage was perfect for our needs.
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"Stunning property & views , so peaceful We noticed when we arrived that the floors weren’t cleaned properly & the hot tub needed a really good clean out as you could feel the dirt when you got in, as we were there for a week the hot tub should have been treated whilst we were there as by day 4 every morning it had a ring of dirt around the side."
We also noticed parts of the house had damage/windows wouldn’t shut properly All in all the house was what we wanted to celebrate a week away with the family for my 30th birthday. Not much too do local but if your happy to drive over an hour it’s lovely
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"We had a lovely week here as a family."
No problems with the cottage at all. Had all we needed. Would be good to have more hooks around to hang things, like coats, towels, dressing gowns etc and shelving in the showers. But a great week in beautiful surroundings with lots of beautiful places to visit.
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"A beautiful house with everything you need to have a comfortable and fun stay."
The garden with beautiful views and hot tub made it really special. The games room was also nice to have. Would like to return again.
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"The outside space at this cottage is faultless, large enclosed garden and lovely hot tub."
It is absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately, the inside really lets it down. Although it is spacious, it is very tired in some parts and really needs to be tidied up and thoroughly cleaned. There is plaster peeling off the walls in the kitchen and the kitchen is very grubby, particularly the floor, there was broken glass on the kitchen floor when we arrived, possibly from a beer/wine bottle but not great with kids and dogs. There were also broken utensils, like the can opener and the knives were either missing rusty or dirty. The most off putting thing is that there are strips of fly catchers hanging from the ceilings throughout the property, full of flies and the one above the dining table was so full that flies were actually dropping onto the table. The upstairs is better, nice bed linen and comfortable beds but again things are broken. It also states that towels are provided but the majority of these are hand towels. There were not enough bath towels for us all. We go away with another family in Wales every year and this is the most expensive so far, we have stayed in cheaper properties that have been cleaner and better equipped, so overall just feel disappointed as the property could be easily improved to a better standard with some upgrades and maintenance.
I’m really sad to hear this as we like to keep everything to as satisfactory for our guests as possible. With regards to these issues I wish that you contacted me to reassure and replace or correct anything that was not up to your standard. I can’t apologies enough for the glass as I checked the property and seen nothing but my mistake In regard to peeling walls this is part of the history of the property, as the property is so old the kitchen and dining room used to be used for hanging and salting pigs. As a result of this salt is full the walls. This results in the paint peeling off the walls although we get them repainted weekly they just keep peeling. It’s not lack of maintenance it’s just the history of the building causing this issue but when explained guests usually understand. Finally in regard to fly stickies. The property is in the middle of the country side and we do get flies. This we cannot control but use every means necessary to prevent them around the property. This does mean fly stickies are put up but more are provided under the sink for you to replace to keep them to a minimum. As we put them up the morning before you arrival and if doors or windows are left open they do attract in. Again this is out of our control and all we can do is apologies for this. But I do wish you had contacted me about all of these issues as you first arrived as they could have all been rectified. The only thing I can really apologies for is not noticing the broken opener and that some knives need changing which can be rectified straight away. Of course as well for the glass which I cannot believe I did not see I am sorry Thank you The Property Owner Property Owner
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"Super"
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"Beautiful property ideal for our family get together!"
Will definitely be back!
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"It was a beautiful cottage in a beautiful location, very clean and a bathroom in each bedroom made all the difference!"
Cute little games room with a diverse table to play table tennis, pool and air hockey. Lovely hot tub and large garden, lots of little lambs in the field next door! Would definitely recommend!
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"Great week spent in the cottage with all the family , only minor things to ..."
Great week spent in the cottage with all the family , only minor things to mention, it could do with some smaller saucepans/ and coat hooks , overall a fantastic place to stay
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"We stayed in February and the cottage and its surroundings are absolutely beautiful, the beds were like sleeping on clouds."
The cottage has everything you need for a weeks stay and to facilitate cooking etc. The garden is beautiful and a large size, the only downside for us was the dog could escape through the hedge by the front gate but the rest is very enclosed. Would definitely recommend others stay but you would need your dog to be very good as they cannot go upstairs which can be a challenge as the stair way is too wide to put up a safety gate to stop them. Lovely stay, so peaceful and quiet. I would definitely book to go here again
Thank you for your feedback. We are working on getting a stair gate but as you are aware it is very difficult as it so wide. However, there is a door from the lounge and from the dining room so stairs can be shut off at all times. So dogs or children can be stopped going upstairs by using the doors. Once again thank you for the feedback and we hope you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
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"The property was lovely as we're the owners."
They were very helpful when needed and they even decorated the house with birthday banners and balloons as a request for a 30th birthday. The location was great for some fab days out and the house was spacious with plenty to keep us entertained. The whole family would stay again as they all loved it. Thank you.
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"We had an amazing stay, the owner was really lovely and gave us a lot of information."
The house was beautiful and comfortable and the surrounding areas was really nice, perfect for a relaxing stay.
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"We had a wonderful stay at the cottage, the facilities were great and we had everything we needed for our time there."
The welcome essentials were much appreciated! The cottage was always warm and cosy, the games room was well used by adults and children and provided hours of fun! My only negative comment would be that it isn't advertised as being a semi-detatched property. We only found out on the booking confirmation. This wasn't a problem but we would have preferred a detatched property -with so many people you don't want to be thinking about disturbing the neighbours! Saying that, we would still go back in a heartbeat!
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"A beautiful cottage with tranquil surrounding views."
Upon entering, it was warm and inviting. There were thoughtful gifts of bread, milk, and a lemon cake waiting for us too. We immediately felt at home and had plenty of space for us all to enjoy. Some areas of the cottage do require some TLC and attention. It's also worth noting that pets aren't allowed on the furniture or upstairs. This isn't mentioned in the description but is in the handbook upon arrival and may be helpful information to others looking to book. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bodaioch Cottage and would happily stay again.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, feedback is extremely important to us and helps us make any required changes in order to make any future stays for yourself more comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you back to Bodaioch Cottage. Property Owner
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"We had a lovely time in the cottage, well maintained and well equipped."
Could do with a stair gate for dogs but apart from that absolutely lovely. Hope to stay again some day.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, feedback is extremely important to us and helps us make any required changes in order to make any future stays for yourself more comfortable. Following on from your feedback we have ordered a custom stairgate due to the width of the staircase. We look forward to welcoming you back to Bodaioch Cottage. Property Owner
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"Had a lovely week at Bodaich Cottage with my wife."
Despite the rain, the cottage was cosy and warm. The living room fireplace and hot tub kept us warm, and there were plenty of walks to take the dog nearby. Easy to get to and nice and quiet area.
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"Excellent stay owner very helpful"
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"A beautiful home away from home with plenty of space for 5 children to be free, play and explore."
The house has everything we needed for our week long stay. The communication was great and I was able to contact if needed. Comfortable, homely and a stunning location.
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"Really lovely cottage in a beautiful part of Wales."
Lovely private garden and secure for our dog. We did have a few issues which were rectified immediately when we raised them with the owners. We feel the information pack could do with an update, with more instructions for the cooker, dishwasher and tv. The games room was a great hit with the grandchildren and there was plenty of space in the property for our large family. A great time was had by all. Thank you
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"Stayed at the cottage for a surprise for my partners birthday with his parents, siblings and their partners (and dog)."
The cottage was very easy to find and was better than we had all expected! It was lovely and spacious and very clean and the garden/ garden furniture and hot tub was an especially big hit with everyone as we were so lucky with the weather! The dining room and kitchen was big enough for us all comfortably cook and eat and we really felt at home. We also really enjoyed using the games room too! Having come from a busy city to be able to sit in such a peaceful garden with sheep grazing in the field next to it was just amazing. Communication with Sam was brilliant regarding getting the keys and checking in/out. The little touches like welcome cake and bread was also fabulous! We all had such a brilliant weekend, can't fault it! We would all definitely recommend the cottage to friends and family and would love to return!
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"Absolutely beautiful cottage in the most stunning setting."
Cottage was clean, had everything we needed and the welcome essentials were the loveliest touch. We throughly enjoyed our stay and would book again in a heartbeat!
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"Absolutely lovely property surrounded by amazing views, would definitely go back again"
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"When we arrived to the cottage we were blown away, the pictures do not do the property justice at all!"
The property is so much bigger in person and the 360 views surrounding the property were just the icing on the cake, every which way you look you are surrounded by rolling hills, absolute perfection! Everyone was in love with it so we will definitely be back, thank you for a wonderful stay!
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"The cottage was beautiful, clean and comfortable."
The group enjoyed the hot tub and games room. The location was great with a lovely walk to the village. Perfect break away.
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"Our stay was wonderful."
Beautiful setting and the cottage and facilities were fantastic. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend.
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"Beautiful setting."
Cottage was warm & cosy. Kids loved the games room & hot tub was fab in the stunning garden. Beds so comfy. Definitely would return.
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"We had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend the house to others."
All bedrooms have an ensuite so perfect for families and groups to have some privacy. We had amazing weather for March! And put the garden, hot tub and all the seating to good use. Garden is a proper sun trap! Loads of room for all eating together in the evening. A little shop opened in the village whilst we were there and is a easy 5-10min walk. We did a lovely circular walk from the house in to the village and back by the river. Owners are contactable if needed, and really helpful.
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"It was a lovely holiday, lovely house."
would love to go back. all family members enjoyed. 10 out of 10.
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"Fantastic property."
So homely and big enough for a large family like us. We celebrated New Year 2022 and it was fantastic. The cottage was super clean and Sam was very helpful. Definalty be returning! Thank you x
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"This cottage was lovely."
It's very cosy and spacious with everything you need for a wonderful experience. There are beautiful views from the cottage, as well as a large hot tub and a great games room to keep the kids busy and happy. There's pool, air hockey and table tennis, as well as a TV in the games room and a separate toilet. All the bedrooms have a bathroom which is very convenient for everyone and plenty of space downstairs for breakfast in the kitchen, a large dining table for lunch and dinner and a comfy living room with a gorgeous fireplace to just relax in. The cottage had everything you need for cooking with an amazing large oven cooker in the kitchen, all the pots and pans (large and small), and all the crockery you need for a large family. The cottage was very clean and immaculate. Outside the cottage is secure as it is gated so kids can play safely. The cottage is positioned in a lovely quiet area surrounded by breathtaking views and only a 15 min drive to the town centre (Newtown) which has lage supermarkets there, as well as other large and small retailers. Overall, we were very happy with our stay 7 night stay. The children and adults were very happy, so a win win experience for all. We would definitely recommend.
Summary
- Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with sofa bed and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x triple with 3 x single, 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC
- Cloakroom with basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Dining room with electric fire
- Sitting room with woodburning stove
- Games room
- Biomass central heating with woodburning stove and electric fire
- Range cooker, microwave, fridge, TV and WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Ample off-road parking
- Lawned garden with hot tub
- Two well-behaved pets welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 4.5 miles, pub 0.7 miles
The property
Caersws 4 miles.
Nestled in an extremely tranquil location, Bodaloch Cottage is a semi detached property offering a wonderful escape for a family or group of friends seeking a relaxing pursuit.
Boasting a characterful interior, with its countryside views, this calming retreat is a lovely space to call home while exploring the scenic splendour of Mid Wales.
Enter into the spacious lounge, complete with an electric fire and sumptuous arrangement of seating, giving you chance to unwind after a day of walking.
Carry the conversion into the kitchen where the chef of the group can get to grips with all the appliances, the main one being the AGA range cooker, while in the adjacent room is a large dining table where family mealtimes can be enjoyed.
Move upstairs to discover the bedrooms, including the master with super-king-size bed and en-suite shower, boasting a real sense of character with a curved ceiling beam that spans across the length of the room.
There is also a king-size with en-suite bathroom, a triple with three singles and a double with en-suite shower, each well-furnished and providing sumptuous places of rest.
The wonder of the property continues outside, with a hot tub sitting on the lawned area, you can sit here and truly soak in your countryside settings, with the farmer’s fields creating a calming essence to your tranquil retreat.
The local area is extremely idyllic, with the village of Trefeglwys hosting a friendly pub where you can replenish with a tasty lunch following an afternoon ramble, while a greater selection of amenities can be found in Newtown, including a range of attractions such as an art gallery, museums and the Theatr Hafren which hosts a range of shows from comedies to operas, there’s something for every taste!
Those looking to brush up on local history can visit the ruins of Norman Mott and Bailey Castle in Montgomery, the Grade I gardens at Cregynog Hall and also the spectacle of Powis Castle and gardens, where you might even spot Prince Charles.
If you fancy a day by the coast, head to the market town of Aberystwyth, where you can stroll along the promenade whilst tucking into a portion of fish and chips, before reaching the Constitution Hall, offering the best views of the town.
For a charming getaway to Mid Wales, consider Bodaloch Cottage.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.
About the location
CAERSWS
Newtown 6 miles.
The village of Caersws is a convenient base for exploring Mid Wales. Situated on the River Severn, the village offers a railway station, church and shop, pubs, butchers and a Post Office. Just six miles away is the market town of Newtown, where you will find a number of shops, pubs, museums and an art gallery. This scenic part of Mid Wales boasts many outdoor activities too, including walking, cycling and fishing along with a nearby clay pigeon shooting centre (of international repute) and a rally centre run by championship rally drivers. If you prefer a spot of history whilst staying in the area, the ruins of the ancient Motte and Bailey castles situated close by in the beautiful old county town of Montgomery, or the ruins of Dolforwyn castle in the hills above the village of Abermule are well worth visiting. Visit the world-famous Powis Castle and Garden, often frequented by Prince Charles, or Aberdovey on the stunning Cardigan Bay coastline, a paradise for watersport enthusiasts, is within an hour’s drive. An excellent place to stay, whatever your interests.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas