School House

A delightful property which is well equipped.

Well located for the town and Brecon Beacons. Good information provided before our stay. Need to be mindful if you have small dogs they can get under the gate but the garden is spacious and good for dogs to play. Lovely walks within minutes. Will definitely return.

We were welcomed to fresh flowers/ gift basket, cakes and the practical eg tea/ coffee and milk in the fridge.

Thankyou! The cottage’s provided basic supplies for the week eg washing up, dishwasher/ clothes washing, foil/baking paper, bin bags, which was really helpful and not always provided in rentals. Well equipped for cooking / eating etc. Noted that in previous reviews they had asked for various items, e.g. long handled broom, clothes airers, vacuum etc and these were all present. School House was well equipped and tidy/ clean. It was very homely cottage, bedrooms are light, beds comfortable. It was useful to have combination of beds we wanted e.g. a twin rather than a double. It was lovely you sit at the table in the garden ( umbrella for shade). Parking off-road. It is next to a road but didn’t bother us, in the garden it was very peaceful. A great central spot to explore the Wye valley- a very beautiful area. Lots of opportunities to walk, into the hills, along the river. We travelled to Elam Valley, which is worth a whole days exploration ( can hire bikes there), Hay on Wye about 30 mins. We organised through the local angling club, an experience of fly fishing, which was not only fun, but very peaceful being on the river for a morning. There is a pottery in the town, which you can book to try your hands at throwing etc, but needed to be booked a few weeks further in advance, so look out for that if that’s something you would like. Overall, a really lovely stay, the house providing a great base for the week to explore. Many thanks

Property was welcoming cosy and clean.

Nice to have a hairdryer that dried hair a rarity in most property's. Next to a school nice to hear the children no problem. Road outside was soon blended with bird calls .Enjoyed the garden lovely watching birds. Everything worked well, freezer ,fridge, etc everything you need for a holiday was there. Nice walk along the river over the road and a walk along the river walk takes you into the town in about 10 minutes. Hope to return.

The School house is the perfect base to explore the surrounding natural wonders of Wales.

A rustic house featuring a charming exterior and garden this house has a real rural charm to it.

Perfect for our weekend.

Ideally situated for Royal Welsh show ground. Perfect for my dog to run around and stretch her legs.had 2 vans to park and again no issues with this. Very comfortable for us humans. Had almost everything we needed ( well equipped) if i had one thing i just needed a long handled broom for sweeping the tiled floor, but we managed.

Difficult to find, as both postcodes didn't find the location.

Luckily I saw the spire behind the primary school and located the house. House itself was emaculate and beautiful. Perfect for the get away we needed

The School House is set within a lovely area with plenty of walks.

The property has a lovely garden for children and dogs to run around in, my dog and youngest son certainly made good use of it and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is worth noting that the garden isn't completely secure and a small dog could get under the gate or fence. The inside of the property is lovely but I did feel that possibly it is a little tired. Having the 2 seating areas was really good and I certainly enjoyed having the chair next to the window in the kitchen to do my knitting. The master bedroom door doesn't seem to close on properly and some of the lights weren't working when we were there. The washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher were so helpful, a possible suggestion is it would be helpful to have a couple of clothes horses so that in the nice weather you can hang the washing out in the garden to dry. All the bedding and towels we lovely and clean. We had a lovely time together at the property on our holiday and would visit the area again.

Lovely cottage Such a shame it’s not maintained as good as it should be Cottage in need of maintenance and a good clean.

I had to clean the kitchen before I used it and there was dirty and chipped crockery in the cupboards CO detector next to log burner does not work is out of date and not in correct position There is not a detector in the utility/boot room and it stinks of oil and when drying clothes they then stank of oil Nice large garden but lacking garden furniture apart from a picnic table tucked away right next to window of the primary school next door Linen however was clean and white and bed comfortable Cottage is right on main road which is busy. Dogs could get out under the gate, maybe some chicken wire could be put at bottom of gate to make it more secure Cottage could be amazing if it just had a little care and attention

We had a lovely if soggy week.

The property is in a great position, was easy to find and made a cozy base for exploring the area. It had nearly everything we needed for our stay, a mop would have been useful for cleaning up after wet walks. There was plenty of space for the dogs large travel crate to be set up without falling over it and they enjoyed the garden.

Wonderful well come pack provided - lovely surprise along with a beautiful bunch of flowers.

Great location with scenic walks along the river, lovely local village with a variety of shops to explore. Really comfortable beds and cosy living room to relax in the evening. Well equipped kitchen and over all a lovely feel to the property.

Thank you for a lovely stay.

Thanks for the welcome hamper.We really enjoyed our stay and it was ideal for us as we were competing with lambs at the RWAS winter Fair looking forward as we rebooked to come and stay next year 2024.Thankyou

Spacious and comfortable cottage.

Road traffic did not disturb us due to thick walls. Great location close to shops but nice and peaceful. Brilliant area for outdoor activities. Only downside was the dire standard of cleanliness A superficial clean had evidently been done but the property was generally very dirty, with thick accumulations of dust and hair underneath and behind furniture, and on other surfaces. It was difficult to clean the property ourselves to an acceptable standard as there was no hoover or mop. We'd have liked to have been able to clean up after ourselves during our stay even if the property had been cleaned properly before we arrived. We did not report these problems during our stay. Reading other reviews of the property highlighting issues with cleanliness suggested to us that it was not likely that the property would be cleaned properly for us anyway. It's a shame the property was so dirty as it was otherwise very good. I would have highly recommended the property if it was clean.

A thoroughly enjoyable stay in this beautiful cottage.

The owner provided a good welcome pack and information regarding sites and the cottage. There were good local shops with good pubs within walking distance that are dog friendly that serve enjoyable. food. Some small criticisms - would have been nice to have some cleaning products and a small vacuum cleaner as the cottage is dog friendly and hair can be an issue. There was a sweeping brush and a dustpan. The garden is a great space for dogs but an adventurous dog can escape through the archway attached to the school and into the school car park next door which is open to the main road. Those with small dogs need to be aware that they can escape to the road under the large gate. I would happily return to this delightful cottage

Excellent stay.

Cottage was as described , excellent welcome pack. A real hidden beauty

A nice, clean, homely, comfortable, warm cottage with a generous welcoming pack from the owners.

However, for us personally as dog owners it was completely unsuitable, the garden which was a good size, hadn’t been mown, consequently the grass was literally a foot high, but most importantly there was inadequate fencing, leaving the whole garden open to the main road, as a result our dogs could not enjoy the garden as it was unsafe to let them off the lead. The provision of some garden furniture would have been nice in addition to the picnic bench which was located to the rear of the house in the shade next to the school.

Enjoyed our stay .

The house was clean and tidy and verry warm, excellent for us.Many Thanks,

A lovely house.

We really enjoyed the kitchen with its rustic table and comfortable sofa. The beds were extremely comfortable with excellent quality bedding. The riverside walk to Builth Wells is delightful especially in autumn with all the gorgeous trees. The school house is solid spacious and very homely and makes a great base for exploring the area. It is right next door to a primary school which surprised me as I thought the house was a converted school whereas it is actually the old headmasters house. It was great to meet the owner who is friendly and helpful. There was a lovely welcome tray when we arrived which was wonderful.

Our second stay in two years, so there is not much to add to my first review.

Perfect for us and ideally located on outskirts of Builth. Quarry on hill above the house seemed noisier than I remember, but, given the time of year, this wasn't really a problem. Not a lot had changed, except TVs had been upgraded. Comfortable accommodation, but with a rustic, farmhouse feel, (stone/wood floors) so if you are expecting wall-to-wall carpets and hi-tech facilities, you would be better looking elsewhere. Would definitely visit again.

This was a very pleasant holiday accommodation with a welcome pack that exceeded many we have stayed in.

There was no stinting on basics such as tea towels, washing up liquid and soap in the bathroom. However, the oven and cooker hood didn't work and it was difficult to stop the shower from dripping. A vacuum cleaner or even a broom would have ensured we left the property clean.

What a lovely place!

Fabulous house, quiet, clean & well presented. Great place to relax after a long day out sightseeing. Garden fabulous for the dog, but had to keep her on a long lead as gate & fence too open & next to a main road. Well situated for both local facilities & trips further out. We highly recommend this property!

Great property for dogs though be careful if you have small dogs as they could get under the gate.

Lovely river walk across the road and route 8 biker route .

The school house was a lovely property to stay in, lots of extras were provided which makes your break so much easier ie kitchen roll, dishwasher tabs, foil etc aswell as a welcome tray.

Beds very comfortable, plenty of space for everyone especially the garden, our dogs loved it. Worthing noting though it is enclosed although not secure if you have small dogs, this never caused an issue for us as we were with our dogs whenever they were outside and we wouldnt hesitate to book again. Fantastic property in a beautiful areas with advice from the owners for lots of places to explore. Thanks for a great stay.

We loved the house and its position, especially the proximity to the river for walking in the evenings.

There was everything we needed in the house. The only draw back was the garden was not secure for dogs and being close to the road was a worry.

Wonderful property which is just opposite the river and a quaint little church, beautiful!

As was the house and garden. I’d love to revisit in the future.

We loved the School House.

We are a family of 4 with a dog. On arrival there where fresh flowers and a pack of creme eggs which the kids where very grateful for! This property has everything you could need and more. The garden was a lovely space to enjoy the sun. Its a short walk to some lovely shops and the river just across the road. We absolutely loved it here and can't wait to come back.

Lovely chocolate box cottage with rustic charm Great garden and wood for 3 dogs Excellent wi fi for those cinema nights with Netflix Beds - best night sleep for years Lovely week Walking and eating and resting in lovely surroundings Nearby walks along river Can walk into town and merrily walk home

We had a great stay at the School House, the layout was really dog friendly, bedrooms furnished in a modern and clean way.

Fantastic boot room area and washing room that was warm enough to dry wet shoes etc. Walking distance from Builth with lovely river walk. Garden was on the whole dog friendly, ours did go under the gate but luckily we were nearby and being a garden we didn't know we wouldn't have left him out there alone. Would definitely recommend this house for families (we were family of 4 + dog).

I was a little disapppointed that we were not able to access the property until 5 pm and that we had to leave at 9 am on the day of departure which we were informed of in the additional Covid-19 note sent to me a few days before we were leaving which caused us some concern as my daughter has ME and an early departure time does have its complications.

This has been the only holiday home where we have had to leave at this unusually early time. I have been to quite a few since June this year and they have maintained their 3pm to 10 am throughout, especially when you are having to strip the beds etc and we were not aware that the school next door was an active school until after we arrived. This was a bit of a concern due to the noise coming from the school during outdoor activities although we had to work round this especially as we had a couple of dogs. I felt too frightened to let our small dog out into the garden which unfortunately did spoil the house for me somewhat. I would also just say that the property was looking a bit tired and could do with a touch of paint in a few places but other than that it was in a brilliant location and overall the property was nice and comfortable and the beds were so comfortable - really recommend the beds. The area of Mid-Wales was so unbelievably beautiful with so many beautiful nature reserves parks that you would be hard pressed not to enjoy a stay in this area.

Enjoyed our stay here, the beds are indeed superbly comfortable.

The cottage is cosy and the kitchen is a great place to relax with friends around the table. The boot room is so useful for drying coats and shoes and wet dogs etc. Local river walks and a lovely park we all enjoyed

The kitchen area was not up to a cleanliness needed the tiled floor was really dirty not acceptable for children a dreadful fishy smell was there all the time could have been the drain in boot room cupboards smelt inside not a pleasant place to sit at all and the enclosed garden was no such thing our dog could get straight out onto main road so two sides of garden not fenced upstairs was fine comfy beds and nice shower was glad to leave

Every thing you could need was provided, excellent quality mattress made for a brilliant nights sleep

This is the second visit to school house, fabulous little set up, very accommodating and a perfect little spot for some lovely walks and visits into the town itself.

We had a lovely stay, despite the weather.

The house was fully equipped, very clean and homely. Philip, the owner, was extremely helpful. The only thing we would say is that the garden is lovely and spacious, we took our small dog with us but needed to keep him on the lead when he went out due to the gaps in the gate. We would definitely stay again.

Had a good week in this nice cottage.

Weather was very hot and cottage was surprisingly nice and cool downstairs (tiled floors) but hot upstairs Positives - Large rooms, comfy beds, good shower & facilities. Great kitchen & garden. Nice walking distance to the lovely river Wye & town of Builth Wells Minor Negatives - Due to heat had to have windows open at night and the noise from the local Quarry and traffic from adjacent road adversely affected my sleep. In normal welsh weather conditions this may not have have been a problem. Rear bedroom door would not close and needs easing & adjusting

Great location and surrounding area’s.

Ideal for walking and nature lovers. Pubs & shops within a short walk. The river wye is directly across the road with a wooded walk through which is delightful. The house is very well equipped with everything you need. All the beds are super comfy with excellent quality mattresses. We found everything was spotlessly clean. Owner communication was really good with recommendations on places to visit if you need. The garden is very large and really well enclosed, we have a golden retriever but there are some gaps which small dogs could get through. The road is a busy one outside but although I say that we didn’t really notice the traffic much at all. We would really recommend this cottage and we would definitely return again.

We arrived expecting to see a nice clean cottage but this was not to be.

The bedding had not been ironed. The towels were marked and smelt. The cottage was unacceptably dirty. The shower broke while showering. The frying pan and baking sheet was unusable The floors were dirty. I had to wash the towels before use and went out to buy floor cleaner and washed the floors. The shower was mended the next day and the offer of different towels. Our holiday was reined because of all these problems.

Perfect location for us.

This property is located over the bridge from the main town of Builth Wells very close to the Showground. The local Co-operative/petrol station is within easy walking distance (under 10 mins) and the main town only a little further over the bridge. Lovely park in town which runs along the River Wye. Another nice walk, also along the River Wye, just over the road from the property, behind the church. The house is located right next to a Primary school (used to be the headmaster's home), but other than that, it is away from other properties. Quiet, apart from a little road traffic noise, which died down at night anyway. The property is quite old and has a farmhouse feel, with large kitchen with wood burning stove, stone/wood floorboards and rush type mats. Heating (oil) excellent and we didn't need to use stove at all. Tumble drier is provided (not spin drier as described) and washing machine - both in a little outhouse accessed from a "boot room", the latter being extremely useful for hanging up wet anoraks, rubbing down dogs etc. The garden is quite large with a fairly steep slope and essentially rough grass. It is fenced, although I would not go so far as to call it dog proof, as much of it is post and rail, easily penetrated by smaller dogs. Nice area for doggy games though. Appreciated the little touches, such as the tea and milk provided, and the owner, Philip, was very friendly and lives quite close, so was always available if there were any minor problems or queries. A very enjoyable stay and I would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone.

School house is beautiful.

Beds are so comfy, has everything you need to cook/clean. Garden is huge. My dogs enjoyed running about in the garden. Had a wonderful week there with plenty of places to go. Builth Wells is a lovely little town to walk into.

Although towels are provided for the shower cublcle could do with a shower mat.

Bit slippery. Otherwise everything else ok.

The School House was a beautiful cottage.

It was spotlessly clean and the welcome pack was gratefully received. The WiFi works perfectly anywhere in the cottage. The sofas in the living room were so comfortable to relax on in the evening. The kitchen was very well designed and had everything needed to cook up a feast. The massive bed was so comfortable and we slept like babies every night we were there. If you bring your dog there is a beautiful dog walk across the road which takes you along the river. Will definitely be back and would recommend to everyone SANDRA (BIRMINGHAM)

The house was perfect!

Clean and welcoming. It was a lovely touch that along with some essentials we were left a box of chocolates. We couldn't fault anything at all. We had the best stay and would recommend to anyone!

Loved the cottage.

Well stocked, clean, comfortable

Just returned from a fantastic family holiday, house was full of character and charm, immaculately clean and decorated to a high standard, it was so warm and cosy.

Friendly owners left a lovely welcome pack and lots of essentials which made for a comfortable stay. Walking distance to the beautiful town of Builth Wells, with its great pubs, restaurants and quaint shops, great base for exploring mid and South Wales. We hope to return in the future.

On arrival at the School House, we were delighted with the spacious kitchen with its comfy sofa and cosy log burner.

We appreciated the thoughtful touches of fresh flowers and tea, coffee, milk and Welsh cakes. We were very happy with the rest of the house too. The beds were extremely comfortable and the shower was just right. These issues can make or break a holiday; here they definitely made it. The house felt very loved and the layout really worked. We found the location to be excellent as there were a variety of places to visit all within easy reach. Builth Wells is pleasant and the walk along the river is lovely. Philip, the owner, emailed us before the holiday with extra information about the house and area, and then after. This was also very much appreciated.

We enjoyed a very relaxing and comfortable holiday in a 'home from home' that was spotlessly clean and complete with all mod-cons and included all of those little everyday items that you don't really think about, but are incredibly useful.

School House is a delightfully tasteful and cosy holiday home. The owners were on-hand to welcome us on arrival and happy to give us any assistance that we required. Equally importantly, they were happy to leave us alone to just 'get on with it', but the offer of help was always there. Thank-you so much for a much-needed, restful break!

Warm, cosy and very comfortabl with lots of character.

Beds exceptionally comfortable and the two double beds were huge. Kitchen very spacious. Our dog enjoyed the garden but the gap under the gate, close to the main road, meant it wasn’t completely secure. Views across to the mountains. Would definitely recommend and go again.

Excellent location for touring.

Lovely house with very comfortable beds. Highly recommended.

Every thing was as described.

Lovely holiday.

The cottage was very comfortable and felt at home almost immediately, location was good, but think the garden could do with a bit of talc, and all though there was a table and benches, these were in the shade and to heavy to move, some garden cheers would have been nice