Cwmcelyn

We had a wonderful long weekend at Cwmcelyn.

The property is a beautiful farmhouse surrounded by fields with stunning views across the valley. Wonderfully quiet with plenty of wildlife to look at from the garden/hot tub (we saw red kites, a kestrel and a barn owl, as well as the friendly local sheep and a couple of donkeys). Inside the property is spotless with extremely comfortable beds. All of the appliances are high end and in great condition. Sian was an excellent host and was very clear with all instructions needed. She provided plenty of fantastic local recommendations (where to go for Sunday lunch, how to entertain an energetic 4 year old (lots of tractor spotting) and where to shop). She went above and beyond to help us and make our stay really special. She was incredibly responsive and thoughtful (even calling to let us know when the main road near the property had been shut and to provide diversion instructions). The location is great - 5 minutes drive from the nearest large town with shops, restaurants and pubs. 10 minutes to the nearest large supermarket. A perfect place to go and explore from.

Cwmcelyn was an absolutely beautiful cottage, well maintained and very clean, beds were very comfortable, showers fantastic, kitchen was well stocked with all you would need from a kitchen.

The garden was very well kept and clean. Hot tube was lovely. Honestly could not fault this holiday stay, so many beautiful sites in the surrounding area. Hope to visit again.

Very well equiped cottage in peaceful surrounding with lovely views .

Warm and comforable inside with great hot tub to enjoy outside . Compared against two previous visits we found that attention to detail in cleanliness in some areas has slipped slightly nothing that could not be easily rectified e.g grill pan did not appear to have been cleaned ,oven knobs greasy ,toaster not emptied,black mould on window frames .

We loved our stay at Cwmcelyn Farm, the cottage has been converted and modernized to a very high standard.

Everything you could need for a comfortable stay was found here. The hot tub was a lovely feature and really made our autumnal stay quite luxurious! I would definitely like to return some day.

Well we certainly picked a wet week to come here.

We'd looked at the forecast and decided to leave our bikes at home which was sad as there's so many cycle routes up here. We made the most of the good spells between the showers though and loved the Dams, the Mountain Road, Feeding the Kites and the Judges Lodgings - all worth a visit. We also rode on the Devil's Bridge railway, so there was plenty to keep us busy. The house was lovely - everything provided. Only took about 15 minutes to get up into the mountains. The hot tub was wonderful and we made it in there 5 out of 7 days - not bad for a pair in our 70s. The beds were comfy and the views far reaching. All in all if your wavering I would say GO FOR IT. You won't regret it.

This cottage is an absolute gem.

So quiet, peaceful and relaxing. The views are outstanding and the wildlife are all around you, such a joy to see. The cottage has absolutely everything you need. It is cozy, comfortable, clean and the hot tub is amazing. Sian is a brilliant host, she was really understanding when we asked for a late check in, and she left us a very much appreciated welcome pack. Really needed after a long and late journey. A beautiful cottage, with everything you need in tranquil surroundings....perfect! Would definitely recommend.

A wonderful cottage in a superb location.

Sian is the best host. The cottage has everything you could possibly need for a relaxing holiday; a fully equipped kitchen, books, games, hot tub and the comfiest beds I’ve ever slept in and as well as all that, you can see sheep in every direction!!

Amazing house, location and view.

Sian the owner was very friendly and always available when we had a question. We were a party of 4 adults and two 7 year old and we all loved our 4 nights . Very quite location no-one insite, rolling hill sides. And close to shops, Elam valley to see the dams and enjoy a bike ride and Gigrim farm to visit the red kites. Will definitely be going back to the house for a longer stay.

A beautiful quiet location, and an extremely comfortable property, whilst we didn't use it, the kitchen was better equipped that most homes we've been in!

! Overall no hesitation in recommending a holiday in this beautiful home from home close to the impressive Elan Valley.

Waoooooooooo.

OMG We have done a few Cottages in the last 5years , twice a year , in March for our wedding anniversary and in September for our birthdays. Well Cwmcelyn Farm has gone to our Top 2 for everything. Our host Sian , gave us a Celebrity VIP welcome , we had balloons, birthday banners and a bottle of wine to relax after a long 4 hours drive . Fantastic hospitality and super clean cottage. We were left alone to our holidays , but she ways a phone away . Cwmcelyn Farm, for us , was home away from home ( we don't do hotel rooms ) with all conveniences plus A HOT TUB. It was all we wanted , PEACEFUL, NATURE , SHEEP

Had a lovely stay here for a week.

The cottage has everything you need and the views are stunning. Sian, the owner made us very welcome and was there to hand over the key and show us round. Cwmcelyn is situated along a private track, away from the road, so is very isolated and tranquil. At night the dark skies show twinkling stars and beautiful moons. The Hot tub is a welcoming bonus after a day of adventures. It is an excellent base from which to explore the area.

An exceptionally well furnished & clean property with delightful views over wooded farmland out to the mountains.

Delightful wildlife in the garden & surrounding fields including fly catchers, redstarts & tawny owls. Well positioned to explore mid Wales, especially Elan Valley with opportunities to cycle, walk & pony trek. Wonderful 6 person hot tub on south facing decking is perfect.

Lovely place .

Great privacy .

We had a lovely week.

Beautiful farmhouse with everything you need. Wonderful big hot tub which we took full advantage of. Area is beautiful watching red kites from the hot tub

The cottage had everything you needed and was like home from home.

It was warm, comfortable and peaceful. We had easy access to go to places to walk and loved coming back to the hot tub - in fact it was used morning and evening, it was that great! :-). The welcome pack was fabulous and really appreciated, as it started our holiday on a good impression. We had a lovely stay with wonderful views which really relaxed us. We would stay again.

It is clear a lot of time, energy and of course money, has been exerted and used in making this Cottage a delightful family retreat.

We have no complaints at all. As a family, we have not been away for a while and this is exactly what we needed. Everyone what thoroughly enjoyed the privacy, tranquility, quiet and of course the hot tub! Thanks to the host for the refreshments, much welcome after arriving from a long drive.

Our Experience was Amazing.

Excellent location. The property was amazing. Every convenience was available at the property. Sian was extremely helpful and very professional. Our only complaint was were only had a week!

Excellent quality, quiet and peaceful, everything is provided especially kitchen items and cleaning items.

Comfy beds

The most comfortable beds we have ever slept in.

Charming property & very quiet. Loved looking out at the sheep & rabbits every day. The surrounding area is beautiful with so many great walks.

Lovely property with a delightful view.

All of the home comforts you need on a a stay. Very well placed for visiting the surrounding area. We would definitely stay again.

Really nice place and would definitely recommend this to anyone, Mid Wales is a lovely places to stay as well.

Hidden Treasure!

Our family have had one week holiday, and we loved every second. The farmhouse has everything you need. The cottage is spotless, extremely well equipped with the comfortable beds, and it’s been very relaxing time sitting on the patio with glass of cold drinks and watching beautiful views and later jump in the hot tub. Many thanks to Sian and family for making our stay comfortable and in our arrival we have been spoiled with bottle of wine, coffee, tea, and local Welsh biscuits and chocolate cake! Thank you very much for your hospitality, and we will back soon! With kind regards Gunta and family

The farmhouse was of the highest standard and was surrounded by superb views with Red Kite's flying over on a regular basis.

There was a fabulous large hot tub enjoyed by all especially the kids. Would definitely visit again

The property and area are perfect very peaceful and beautiful.

Lovely inside and out and the sheltered hot tub is grand. We had the perfect week here and didn't want to leave. We'll definitely be returning.

The standard of presentation and cleanliness of the property are excellent, with everything we could possibly need having been thought of and catered for.

The location is remote and tranquil, yet convenient for visiting the attractions in the local area, and the stunning views were breathtaking. The garden area, swings and slide were a big hit with the little ones and really added to the enjoyment of the holiday, as did the hot tub. Sian was an excellent host, the Welsh treats and advice were really appreciated. We had a wonderful week and would certainly stay here again.

Lovely cottage and hot tub.

Beautiful scenery with added lambs and rabbits. Ev charging point a definite advantage .

Lovely well maintained property.

Had everything you could have needed. Sian was fantastic, really helpful. Location is beautiful. Nice and secluded. Saw red kites most days at the property flying over to the local feeding station. Would definitely go back.

We had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay at this lovely holiday cottage, situated on a working sheep farm.

Sian, the host/owner, was clearly deeply invested in doing everything she possibly could to ensure that we had a good holiday. We received a welcome pack on arrival, complimentary toiletries, and the hot tub was ready to jump into. There was a lot of attention to detail. We particularly liked that there was bird food provided to top up the garden feeders; the very tame robins liked that very much too! The views from the cottage are beautiful and looked magical after snow fell for two days. We couldn't have wished for a better place to hunker down. Sian reached out to ensure we were ok when it turned wintery and to let us know that we only needed to reach out to her if we needed anything. The local red kite feeding station at Rhayader was a fantastic experience, and the Elan Valley walks start within a 10-minute drive of the property. It is a fantastic base for exploring that area of Wales. We look forward to returning.

Wow!

what can I say this place is a little gem! We met Sian at the property who is lovely and showed us around the place. The cottage is beautiful it has absolutely everything you need and was spotlessly clean. The beds are so comfy did not want to get out of it in the morning, views amazing, hot tub was amazing, we had two BBQs during our time there even though it was December it was fab! and my boys were delighted there was a football goal in the garden. Shops/restaurants/cafes are a five minutes drive away loads to things to do locally. We will definitely return to this place this year at some point and are really looking forward to it.

The property is well equipped in the kitchen even cleaning products etc.

Beautiful cosy homely feel. There was a bbq outside, play area for the children. Hot tub was a plus after our day trips out. Warmly welcome by the owner. Already recommended to family & friends.

Stayed over 4 nights, was absolutely perfect.

Beautiful cottage and location.

Owner Sian was very welcoming.

brilliant stay at the property.

house was very comfortable and well thought out. we had everything we could possibly need to hand. Really comfy beds and super hot tub. Real bonus for us was an electric car charging point as there are very few in the local area. definitely recommend.

Brilliant location and absolutely gem of a find.

Loved it so much. Kids didn't want to come back home.

We had a fabulous long weekend and can’t recommend enough.

Sian was just so lovely and the house is amazing in the most beautiful location. A perfect base for exploring the area. Then coming back to the fab hot tub. We can’t wait to book again soon.

A very warm welcome from the host Sian.

Explained everything fully about the house so we knew how to use things straight away. Well equipped kitchen and lovely local products in the welcome pack. As a group of 6 adults I think the house would be more suited to 4/5 adults or a family with children. Great base for nearby nature attractions. The hot tub was the best I've used so far. Overall a great holiday.

We had an amazing stay (Nov 2021) at Cwmcelyn - location is stunning and Sian is a fabulous host!

Property was spotless, views were incredible and location was great. We came for a break away as a couple and enjoyed cycling - Elan Valley is a must! Sian gives great recommendations for cycling and walking routes, as well things to see and places to go. Hot tub was brilliant! Couldn’t recommend more, thank you Sian and family!

Spotless, well equipped, comfortable beds and very very CLEAN.

Beautiful location and well worth the stay. Would definitely recommend

The house and views are beautiful.

The bed we stayed in was so comfortable, the perfect holiday. Already booked to return!

A lovely cottage in a private setting and with stunning views.

We couldn't have asked for more.

Sian, the cottage owner was lovely and extremely helpful.

Have stayed at cottage before and always had a lovely experience. Only one minor issue - I and my sister found the pillows on our beds very firm and not very comfortable but that is a matter of personal taste.

Had a fantastic holiday at Cwmcelyn.

The cottage was beautiful, very remote but still only a ten minute drive to Rhayader, the nearest town. There are no neighbours. Apart from one farm building, the cottage is surrounded only by rolling hills, fields and woodland so there is an abundance of wildlife. We saw squirrels and bats as well as a family of rabbits with lots of babies who liked to play on the lawn each day. Cwmcelyn is perfect for families, the owner has supplied a selection of toys and games as well as plenty of books and DVDs. My children loved it. The garden is great for kids, there's lots of space for running around or the all important football game. The owner was kind enough to bring a goal down which my boys really enjoyed. As well as the fully fenced lawn and little play area, at the side of the garden, there is also a little gate which opens onto a wooded area, where they enjoyed making a den. For adults, the hot tub is the icing on the cake. It's been great relaxing after a day exploring the area. We have also enjoyed sitting on the patio at night listening to a very vocal owl whilst star gazing with a glass of wine. There is very little light pollution and we were lucky there wasn't much cloud so the sky looked amazing at night. Inside the cottage is super clean and decorated to a high standard. It was very cosy and the beds also very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped with an awesome double oven although I didn't do much cooking as within a short drive there are lots of pubs serving great locally sourced food and real ales. We highly recommend this cottage, Sian, the owner clearly puts a lot of hard work in to make sure everyone has a great holiday. We would definitely book this property again although sadly, it won't be with Sykes at the moment due to the unacceptable way the prices have gone up.

Had a really relaxing stay at this well equipped farm house.

Had everything we needed and waking to the sound of the sheep was perfect. Would definitely return if looking to return to the same part of the country.

The holiday cottage was fantastic; clean, modern and well equipped.

We were there for a week as a family. Our young children could play outside all day, safely in a large fenced garden. For us having the swings and slide was really useful. The views are amazing and so was having private use of the hot tub. Great views of the stars at night too! We spent most of our time just relaxing around the cottage as it was so peaceful, with just sheep in adjacent fields. Sian, our host, was always available if we contacted her and was lovely and helpful. We will certainly return!

House was beautiful and had everything you could ever need.

Hot tub was lovely and the views are stunning. Would definately return and have already been recomending to family and friends. Owner is so warm and welcoming :-)

fantastic property and the owner was very helpful

Absolutely enjoyed our mini break here and it was just as needed.

The Lodge was fantastic and had everything and more that we needed and was in such a quiet and peaceful location. Thank you very much.

The cottage was wonderful and had everything you needed to make your stay perfect.

My only disappointment was that there didn’t appear to be any public footpaths/walking trails directly from the cottage. We did go through the fields but not really sure that was allowed as it is private land.

The cottage was beautiful.

Very well equipped and plenty of information about the local area. The views are lovely and the hot tub is perfect for relaxing after a busy day of exploring. We all really enjoyed our week in this cottage.

Furniture in the lounge was so soft it was actually uncomfortable, especially for anyone with back problems

We stayed at this holiday cottage for a week from 31st August with our 2 boys (aged 7

We have just got back from a wonderful stay here at Cwmcelyn, truly the most peaceful and beautiful place I have yet to stay in Wales.

The Cottage was immaculate and exceeded our expectations 100%. Some lovely walks just on the door step also. Hot Tub was just a brilliant added bonus, nothing better than sitting relaxing in there watching the sun go down! Sian was a wonderful host, her homemade Bara Brith was certainly a lovely welcome. We hope to be back again!

The house was perfect, all the facilities and appliances are in top condition.

The most beautiful views and lovely remote location.

Great location, beautiful views, cottage is best equipped we have stayed in so far.

The Jacuzzi was great, for the views and back massaging powers. Wet room was good showers in both bathrooms were very good and powerful. Beds super comfy. Owners left a lovely homemade Bara brith, and we're very welcoming. We all had a lovely relaxing, although we walked miles in the Elan valley, time. Would highly recommend.

Beautiful property, stunning views and we loved the hot tub!

Beautiful home and views.

Three visits and we will be visiting again.

Beautiful place and our host Sian is wonderful.

Wonderful getaway where you can truely relax

We had an amazing holiday again.

We will definitely be booking with Sykes again for our family holiday next year. Cwmcelyn was the perfect holiday cottage for us. The secure garden with play frame and hot tub were a huge hit with the kids! Sian the owner was great and even baked us a cake and even dropped by to tell us she had dropped some two day old lambs in the field surrounding the house if we wanted to take a walk to see them. We’ve had two perfect holidays in nantmel now, thank you Sykes!!

Absolutely fantastic cottage, everything we needed and more.

The owner couldn't be more helpful. Clean, comfy beds and amazing views. We enjoyed watching the Red Kites in the garden.

Was a beautiful property in a perfect location!

! We had the peace and quiet we wanted but were also close enough to the town for lunch.

What a find, such a lovely little cottage and in the middle of no where.

The hot tub was great and we made full use of it was a great getaway and we will definitely go back. Thanks to the hosts as well

This cottage was fantastic and the owners were great too.

Very relaxing week even with a seven month old and a three year old. The outside area is so safe and my boy could play for hours. The fresh air definitely made them sleep. The hot tub was an added bonus. The kitchen equipment was amazing and having the washer dryer really helped with the babies clothes/bibs etc. We explored the area - red kites, elan valley, drove to the coast, train trip at Devils Bridge. All fantastic days out and worth doing. We even took the boys swimming at the local leisure centre on a wet day which has a fab warm pool. Thanks Sian for a great week in mid Wales. We hope to return.

What an absolutely amazing cottage this is!

The cottage is situated down it's own private drive where the only thing you can see or hear is the birds in the trees, sheep in the fields or the rabbits and squirrels that pop by the bottom of the garden! The cottage itself has everything you could ever need and more, beautifully decorated throughout and thoroughly clean! The hot tub is fantastic to sit and relax with a glass of wine looking over the valley and the garden is ideal for families with its large lawn area and climbing frame!

The setting for this cottage is superb.

Peaceful with lots of wildlife. Wonderful cottage with excellent facilities. Hot tub WOW. So many places to visit. Our second visit and will be back. Special mention for Sian a wonderful host.

luxury cottage in rural setting,great base in which to explore the elan valley and coast,cottage had everything we needed and more ,the hot tub was bliss.

A little slice of Welsh countryside heaven.

We've never been so disappointed to leave at the end of a holiday! The cottage is beautifully kept and the children just loved the garden and play equipment. Mum and Dad were very pleased with the Hot Tub too. Just the perfect getaway and the area is packed with things to do, young or old. It's impossible to overstate just what a wonderful time we had and we will be back before very long! Thanks Sian, lovely to meet you.

It was not the best time of year to holiday as a lot of places do not open until April.

Area good. Owners very good and very helpful even in full lambing season.

Fabulous cottage in a lovely peaceful location.

The cottage is equipped with everything you could ever need and the owners are so friendly, nothing is too much trouble. Would definitely go back!