Blaen Henllan

Comfortable, spacious house in a beautiful setting.

The views are absolutely stunning.

However, since our last stay two years ago, we did feel it was a bit tired and just correcting some issues would resolve it. For example one lounge curtain was ripped and all curtains need more hooks. The duvet cover in the main bedroom was ripped. The bunk mattresses need replacing as you can feel the metal. The fridge is too small for a large family and needs replacing as it doesn’t keep food cold - it was over working and icing up at the back because the bottom seal was hanging off. The bathroom in the en-suite needs an overhaul/deep clean as the shower tray doesn’t drain well and could lead to flooding. Just before we left, we found a takeaway dish with food in it under the sofa. There were only 3 teaspoons in the kitchen drawer. Mismatched glasses. We unfortunately broke one wine glass but did replace with four new ones. It’s such a shame as it’s a lovely house in a wonderful peaceful setting. This is meant to be constructive feedback and some of these things can easily be sorted out at low cost/minimal work which would make future clients experience better.

A superb holiday home.

We had the best holiday. The views were amazing and being out in the countryside was wonderful. Could not fault at all.

Loved the cottage, in a beautiful place views were stunning, grandkids loved how much space to play & the swing & slide was an added bonus.

Lovely & clean everything we needed was there.

Super property in a fabulous location.

Really appreciated the milk and Welsh cakes that greeted us on arrival. Such a thoughtful gesture. The property was presented to a good standard - perhaps a little ‘tired’ but generally very nice. The wooden toilet seat in downstairs loo needs attention. Definitely hope to return next year.

Such a gorgeous view and so peaceful.

We had a lovely stay. Nice big house, warm and friendly with a lovely fenced area at the front. So nice just to sit outside listening to the cows and sheep.

The entire stay was wonderful.

From the picturesque location down to the wonderfully comfortable home. It was a joy to be in such a gorgeous area of natural beauty and not worry about the home. It was well tended, surprisingly stocked with extras in the kitchen, warm and welcoming, comfortable and clean. It catered for everything we needed.

We had a lovely time at the property and had everything we needed.

There were 2 families and there was plenty of space for us all and the dogs. The kitchen was well equipped as was the house. The surroundings were beautiful, we will definitely recommend this property to other people.

The location of the cottage (remote and quiet) was suburb, with views to match (much of the time).

Being able to walk from the property onto the moors was great. The cottage was very comfortable, warm and well equipped. The owner was very quick to respond when we had an issue with the TV. Highly recommended.

Amazing location with great views and very quiet & picturesque

Second visit to the property.

We love the location, and had a good holiday but unfortunately we found the cleanliness of the cottage was not as before. I leave these as constructive comments for Tim and Ruth: - The doors/handles felt sticky/greasy. - The oven temperature was not controllable. Any temperature below 200 was way off the mark - needs a new thermostat. Try it..put it on 180 and see what happens.. took 2.5 hours to cook a chicken.. - The shower in the ensuite needs changing - really tired and mould/plaster falling off round the outside bottom of tray - The curtains in the lounge and front bedrooms are missing curtain rings and they therefore do not close properly - The wall lights in the lounge are missing bulbs - non available to replace - Mattresses in both double beds are tired..they are no longer supportive - The welcome book is old/out of date and dirty - Fridge shelves in door are missing / broken I just feel after 6 years renting the property its perhaps time to replace and spruce up... As I say I offer the above as helpful comments, I feel sure customers may feel the same, but not take the time to feed back.. Kind regards

We had the best stay at Blaen Henllan , we are a family of 4 adults 5 children and our boxer dog , the house was perfect for us , the land and views were spectacular, we did wish we had booked for a week and not 4 nights , we will definitely book again , and would recommend, thank you Tim for such a beautiful stay

The only thing missing was a wooden spoon to cook with!

!! It was undoubtedly one of the best properties that I have ever rented.Both the house and it's situation were perfect. So much thought and care have been put into this venture and it shows.I would highly recommend this delightful house as the perfect holiday home.

The property is spacious, in a lovely remote area of the countryside.

Some local market towns close by with some nice walking routes on your doorstep. The property itself has everything you'd need for a family of 4-6 but anymore would be cramped. The house is a bit 'tired' and could do with a few modern upgrades if housing a younger family. Upon entering each upstairs room was swarming with flies which wasn't ideal. The boiler in the garage makes a lot of of a noise at night so pretty difficult to sleep if you're staying directly above it in the bunk room. Also didn't appreciate the cleaners wake up call calling me at 7am on the check out day just to see if they could come earlier than the agreed 10am time. All in all a 5/10 but a few changes could easily of been nicer.

Lovely clean comfortable home from home holiday cottage.

Amazed at the walks from the door but with a lame dog we were sadly limited with our walks. The bonus was having a field in front of the cottage where we could exercise our dog. We had a nice relaxing break and am hoping to return to explore the area. Thank you Tim and Ruth.

Another lovely stay at Blaen Henllan.

Such a beautiful setting to get away and relax and enjoy the countryside. The dogs loved it too!

The location of this cottage, is fantastic.

Uninterrupted views, and plenty of walks from the door. Fully dog friendly, clean and well equipped. The cottage is enclosed around property, so dogs are secure. Everything on hand for a super holiday. We loved it so much we have booked again for next year! We contacted Tim the owner as we needed a frying pan, and he popped round the next day with two new ones, and also a hose to clean the dogs with after our day walks. 5* to Tim and Ruth on creating a haven for frazzled customers!

Lovely property in a beautiful location.

Plenty of space and everything we needed to get away for a few days and would definitely like to stay here again at some point. Only minor gripes were a few dirty plates in the kitchen draw, a bit of mould below the en-suite shower, a few stiff locks, and the outside light at the front not working. Nothing to inconvenience us or put us off returning though.

Another lovely stay at Blaen Henllan.

It was my 50th birthday and what a beautiful setting to celebrate with my family. Can’t wait to go again

Perhaps a better frying pan and saucepan lid handles were broken.

Apart from that we enjoyed our week at Blaen Henllan.

We really enjoyed our holiday at this cottage it was perfect.

Upon entering we felt comfortable. It was secluded which is what we like and bigger than expected, plenty of room for us, 6 adults 2 children and 2 dogs. If peace and quiet is what you're after this is the place to be. I would highly recommend Blaen Henllan for your holiday in Mid Wales.

This property was wonderful and spacious.

We just loved the remoteness and quietness of the farmhouse and the views were stunning! Very well equipped property. We had a couple of small issues and Tim was very attentive. Just up the road, are the locally-called “hills” which are lovely to walk up and see the views for miles. We will be back!!

Our stay was perfect, my partner and I and our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to come and visit again.

The house was warm and cosy and perfect for the 7 of us and our 2 dogs. Everything we needed was included such as towels, bedding, tea, sugar coffee ect. Tim was incredible in supporting us through the snow and breakdown of our truck. Without his support alone we would of never been able to get back to our home. His generosity and care alone made our trip to wales beyond worthwhile, which made us feel more at home then anywhere else we’ve stayed. The house has the most beautiful views and perfect escape for the dogs, on lead or off lead especially for dogs who need lots of run around room. Everyone within my family had everything they needed and we couldn’t of wished for a better holiday. Could not recommend Tim and his home enough.

We love the stay in the cottages.

Beautiful remote spot to completely switch off from the outside world.

Really lovely cottage, cozy warm and clean.

Really enjoyed our stay at Blaen Henllan.

Lovely cottage and scenery!

Another lovely stay at Blaen Henllan.

It’s the perfect place to de-stress and relax and the dogs love it too

Amazing house in amazing location, perfect for two families, 2 dogs & toddler.

Comfortable home, peace & quiet & great views. Enjoyed exploring local villages & walking the many footpaths around the property, always welcomed in pubs even with very wet dogs.

We loved the house and the peacefulness.

A bit of a tight squeeze up the road leading to the property, so go carefully! The living space was really comfortable as were the bedrooms. I think the property is better than the photos show. Even in the kitchen, there was plenty of room for everyone because of the open plan style. One of the best properties we’ve stayed in. The only things that might need attention are the toilet seats which were coming loose, I would have liked a few more pots and pans and the metal gate was broken which would have kept the front garden enclosed. Needless to say we would still love to return, hopefully with a full party as, sadly, some couldn’t make it last minute .

A Beautiful cottage set up in the Welsh mountains, you could have heard a pin drop on the next crest it was so peaceful and quiet there.

We’ve just had a lovely week away combining 3 families for a relaxing holiday, we loved it!

This is an amazing house, plenty of room.

There were 7 adults staying and we didn’t get in each other’s way at all. As in previous comments, the only issue are the sofas. They are in need of some TLC.

Very Lucky to own such a wonderfully located property.

It was like home from home. Loved the old oven and the log burner, made you think about how self sufficient one could be. The enclosed area around the house was fantastic for the dog, he was able to roam around freely without any concerns. Thank you very much for allowing us to stay and we hope to return.

A very nice stay in a spacious farmhouse.

Ideal for several families holidaying together. The quiet and peace of this location is wonderful. The farmhouse is nicely decorated and furnished for all needs. Lovely bed linen and towels. Very comfortable. Their are plenty of toys, books and games on the bookshelves. Our only quibble would be the sofas in the lounge need refreshing. Great place to stay. Will be back in May!

Another lovely stay at Blaen Henllan.

You can feel all the stresses of work disappear as soon as you drive through the gates. Such beautiful, peaceful surrounding. We were sorry to leave

Great stay as usual.

Perfect place to relax.

Despite awful weather, we had a wonderful stay.

The house and location are fantastic with enclosed space and lots of walks for the dogs to enjoy. Would recommend and look forward to returning.

We stayed here for 5 nights in January with our 2 Labradors and can’t really fault it in any way.

The house is beautiful and spotlessly clean, the grounds and surrounding area are amazing (our dogs were in heaven). It was a welcome break from the daily grind of work and we’ve already booked to go back for a week. 10/10

It was an amazing trip.

Nice and quite area with lovely views. Everything need to chill was there. Thanks You very much i will recommend this place definitely

Living room sofa was slightly old and worn.

Apart from that everything top notch. Beautiful property and location.

Exactly what we hoped for.

Remote location away from distractions for a family get away. Surrounded by rolling countryside with deer and livestock in surrounding fields. Plenty of long walks from the front door ready for exploration. Property had everything we wanted and more. Lovely and warm with underfloor heating and wood burner. Really enjoyed cooking large family dinners.

We enjoyed our stay, and would stay again.

Lovely quiet rural location with excellent view and good facilities.

Stunning cottage and a ridiculously relaxing setting.

Could not hear a single car/road/traffic (bar the odd tractor). The dog absolutely loved it. Did not want to go home (first time ever!). We can't wait to go back.

Blaen Henllan is an excellent holiday home, the views from the property are simply breathtaking especially in the morning!

. The property is to a very high standard and has all the amenities required. Pictures do not do it any justice its simply amazing when you're there, not a soul in sight for miles and you can even see a bit of brecons. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this place

Fantastic house in a beautiful setting.

This was a working stay for us, but the homeliness of the house and the quiet, peaceful location made it feel like a holiday the whole stay. We've been in the area 7 weeks now and had several properties. This property was by far the saddest one for us to leave.

Stunning accommodation, really clean, location amazing.

Fab facilities.

What an amazing cottage!

We had a wonderful week in the countryside of Wales despite the weather we managed to go for walks in the area and mountain bike rides a bit further up the hills. The cottage was comfortable and roomy, with little extras like toys for my toddler and plenty of wood for the cozy nights in. Comes with a baby gate for the stairs, high chair and travel cot if needed also. The swing and slide were also a brilliant addition. The whole cottage was clean and modern, with sheep, cows and deer right outside your window. We also saw plenty of red kite birds everyday. The locals are friendly and helpful, and the local supermarkets around 25-30 mins drive. We highly reccomend visiting Elan Valley and Hay-On-Wye for lots of coffee and cake! We will miss our retreat from the world and it has been a pleasure to stay here.

Blaen Henllan is a lovely comfortable house in a beautiful location with fantastic views.

The space that the house offers is excellent for 5 adults, 2 children and 2 Westies; the sitting room and the beds were all very comfortable and the house was very clean. The enclosed garden was perfect for our 2 dogs who were fascinated by the sheep in the adjacent field and there is plenty of opportunity for walking directly from the house. The house could be improved by: a proper shower in the bathroom - there's a shower over the bath but no screen and the only enclosed shower is in the en suite shower room which wasn't really adequate for so many of us; a couple of large casserole type dishes would have been useful, too.

The cottage and location were absolutely outstanding and we'll certainly be going back.

Two things we would recommend: advise dog owners to ensure tick treatment is up to date if they plan on going walking; improve the directions as they don't really reflect the reality. Perhaps ask the owners to write a better description.

Loved this cottage, Excellent communication from hosts and everything you could possibly wish for travelling with children.

We will be back .

The setting was wonderful for a relaxing family holiday and the property was the best equipped we had ever stayed in.

The beds were very comfortable!

Blaen Henllan is a beautiful, well maintained house.

Very comfortable and easy to relax and unwind in. The children thoroughly enjoyed the games and toys at the house. The kitchen had all the utensils we could possibly need. The beds were very comfy The panoramic views were stunning. We enjoyed the rolling hills, the abundance of animals that we saw each day. Such a shame to leave.

Better outdoor seating would of went down well

The cottage was as described,exceeded our expectations and we were delighted with the location.

We arrived at Blaen Henllan,in storm dennis ,so happy to walk into a really warm well equipped house ,with welcoming daffodils on kitchen table.

The setting of house is breath taking with wonderful views all around ,the weather throw every thing at us gale force winds torrential rain and snow ,but we still enjoyed the surroundings and watching Red Kites every day .The field at front of house was a bonus for our dog Leo to run in .The peace and quiet was great for a most relaxing holiday ,although only four in our party the house is big enough to cater for eight ,it was comfy roomy and most of all very warm in the bleak winter weather.We would love another holiday there very soon .Ann and family .

Gorgeous cottage in a beautiful rural location!

Lots to do in the local area, even in winter. All facilities in the house worked perfectly. We will definitely be looking to return here.

the beautiful & comfortable house - the spectacular views & surrounding country side - the warm welcome and care during our stay from the owners Tim and Ruth .

the really friendly neighbours

Our second visit to this lovely farmhouse and another relaxed stay.

The farmhouse has everything needed for a long or short break and the owners couldn't be nicer. Once again we were greeted with fresh flowers, milk and delicious Welsh cakes which made us feel very welcome. Only one regret - the weather was fine and the underfloor heating very good so it wasn't cold enough to light the fire ....maybe next time!!

A very cosy, warm, comfortable cottage.

Extremely clean and spacious. Has an enclosed garden with access to large enclosed field with small stream. Our dogs loved it. A surprise to see deer in neighbouring fields. Cottage is 2 mins drive to the common (heath land) which is excellent for walkers although sheep and ponies roam freely so dogs to be kept on leads. Stunning scenery from the common. Cottage is in a very secluded position which is extremely peaceful and relaxing. Would definitely recommend this cottage and hope to return for another great week.

Amazing place in the middle of nowhere.

Lovely and relaxing

Wide open spaces, comfortable accommodation and had everything we needed.

Extremely well equipped and comfortable 'home away from home'.

Outstanding setting for the family and dogs, large house, large grounds and lovely rural location - perfect.

Lovely Holiday accommodation, very peaceful and secluded.

Perfect if holidaying with your pup!

What a delightful property, we were greeted with fresh flowers, milk for a nice cuppa and the most delicious Welsh cakes.

The views were stunning, it was incredibly peaceful and the accommodation is lovely, spacious and very light and airy. The dog loved having the freedom to run around on his 50 ft lead (as there are sheep around) and we have never felt so relaxed. Bear in mind this is halfway up a mountain so collect supplies including petrol in Builth Wells as no immediate shops, however fresh eggs are at the bottom of the road. A lovely long weekend away ☺

Excellent house in wonderful location

Blaen Henllan is not a holiday cottage.

.. it is home from home..! Just fantastic in a stunning setting with beautiful views. We were a group of eight, with four teenage boys and two dogs, but at no point did it feel like we had crammed eight people into the property. It is a lovely space that works really well with great heating, a kitchen that works really well and comfy beds with great linen. if you want to shut off from the outside world, this is the place to do it, you can walk for miles from here and not see a sole or you can jump in the car and be in the Brecons in no time. I guess the review questions are.. was it warm and comfy.. Yes, Value for money.. Great, Facilities.. Ticked all boxes for us, Would we recommend or book again.. Yes, Absolutely.

We stayed at this property for the New Year period 2018/2019 and it was great!

The house is gorgeous. Spacious and well equipped throughout with a setting and views which are magnificent. It was the perfect place for a relaxed holiday to unwind. With 6 adults, 2 children, 1 baby and a dog we couldn't have asked for more. Thank you.

Lovely secluded cottage with great views, all the facilities you would need for a great stay

Hands down the best cottage we have ever .

We walked and walked with our doggies and the kids loved the little play area. A 20minute drive to the local softplay where we all rode the bikes for a while. A beautiful home with all the home comforts from a vacuum to a tin opener. Everything has been thought of so there was no worry if we had forgotten something. Beautiful and clean, tidy and lots within the house to keep our 4 children occupied while the adults enjoyed a cuppa!

Lovely big house , well insulated warm and cosy very well equipped.

set in lovely spacious grounds,wonderful views.we met Tim a really nice man, Open countryside from your doorstep for good walks.

Had an amazing time in Blaen Henllan.

Have stayed in several Sykes cottages and enjoyed them all but this was it of this workd. Real “get away from it all” break. Brilliant for children and dogs. Was lovely to see children playing outside not sitting on some kind of electronic device. The house has everything you could possibly need and more, beautifully furnished and cozy and the surrounding countryside is stunning. Would definitely return and recommend to anyone looking for a break away from busy everyday life.

Wonderful place !

Pictures don’t give the full extent of its natural beauty with deer outside your front window ! Amazing location perfect break away in high quality accomafation

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful cottage.

The amenities were brilliant and there was an abundance of activities/games for children. We will definitely be returning!

This was the best cottage we've ever stayed in.

Pure luxury and comfort in everything you see and touch. It looks even better in real life than on the pictures. Great location. Very well equipped, and super clean, looked almost brand new. Friendly owners. Plenty of space for a group of 8 people to sleep, eat and play board games There was also plenty of space for our dog to run around safely (although he could easily jump over the fence a few times; this was OK since there were no lambs around during our stay). I'm glad the cottage had a TV that we used to watch the World Cup. I liked that the cottage was located far from any neighbours so we didn't disturb anyone and nobody disturbed us. Overall I would rate this cottage 10 out of 10. We all had an amazing time both adults and kids and even our dog. I really look forward to coming back there.