Ty'r Orsaf

A truly outstanding stay!

The property is beautiful, spotless, and equipped with everything you could possibly need. Sara is a fantastic host with amazing attention to detail. We arrived to delicious homemade cakes and milk in the fridge, and she even baked a birthday cake for our daughter, which was such a thoughtful and memorable gesture. Peaceful location, lovely interior design, excellent kitchen facilities, and the trains were not a disturbance at all. We’ll definitely be back and would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing and special stay.

It’s a fantastic property in a beautiful location, with everything we needed and more!

The upside down arrangement was new for us but absolutely perfect for the red alert heatwave, we were so grateful for the fans and lovely cool garden. Sara is a great host, we’ll definitely return and recommend. The list of positives is too long to include, from delicious cakes to the excellent kitchen facilities, the attention to detail is obvious, it’s spotless and we loved the interior design. Don’t be put off by the location, it’s peaceful but not isolated, the trains don’t disturb you, you’re a short drive from plenty of amenities and it’s a great base to explore a beautiful part of Wales.

As always this holiday cottage is fantastic and Sara is amazing.

It is just like home. We all love coming here and have already booked for next year. We cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Fantastic property.

Has everything you need.very very clean.The owners are friendly and helpful.Nothing is too much trouble.Just hop on a train right outside the property and have a scenic trip to shrewsbury or the other way to Swansea.I would give it 10 out of 10.

What a lovely house, beautifully clean and well kept.

Sarah the owner met us on arrival and showed us how all the equipment in the house worked which was very helpful. The area around Builth Wells is very scenic and the roads were lined with bluebells whilst we were there. We heard quite a few cuckoos which is something we have not heard for many years. The roads had very little traffic which was a bonus. There are plenty of places to eat out in the vicinity, but you do need a car to get about from here. There is plenty of space to park at the cottage. We will be back sometime I am sure.

We loved our stay in this cottage and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

The cottage was spotlessly clean and the owner very kindly made us a lovely chocolate cake and homemade marmalade, which we enjoyed during our stay. The cottage is in a fantastic location, close to the Elan Valley and the red kite feeding area. The children loved seeing the trains from the cottage and the adults appreciated the coffee machine! We will definitely return to this property.

Outstanding accommodation, spotlessly clean with first class fixtures and fittings.

Sara greeted us & showed us how everything functioned etc. A lovely bonus were the homemade cakes & marmalade. Very peaceful location, not at all disturbed by the few trains passing through. Well deserved of the 5* rating, would highly recommend. Thank you Sara & Ian for a wonderful stay & for the gorgeous anniversary cake which we throughly enjoyed. John & Eileen

Very comfortable stay in beautiful countryside.

Ty'r Orsaf is one of the most comfortable and well-equipped Sykes Cottages we have stayed in so far.

It's in a quiet village location just outside of the town of Builth Wells. We found plenty to do in the local area; lots of great walks in the Wye Valley, Elan Valley, and both the nearby towns of Rhayader and Llandrindod Wells are worth a day out too. Sara the owner, is the perfect host, and is so friendly and welcoming. She will give you all the information you need about the cottage and if you want ideas of places to visit). Her homemade cakes are amazing too! The train station platform (and the few passing trains on this "request stop" station on the Heart of Wales line) behind the house isn't as intrusive as you'd expect. I have already recommended this cottage to my friends and family.

Another wonderful stay in a lovely property.

A perfect home with everything you can think of to make your holiday enjoyable. Sara is a perfect host who leaves you feeling very welcome. We will be back

We had a wonderful week staying here.

This property is amazing! The facilities were perfect with everything we could wish for and the owner was extremely helpful and friendly. The area was lovely. We went somewhere different every day and found some great places to explore. Absolutely recommend this property and region.

We had a wonderful holiday in this fabulous holiday home.

The house is spotlessly clean, comfortable and very easy to relax in with lovely views of the hills at the front or the odd passing train at the back. There are plenty of walks and attractions within easy reach. A bird lover’s paradise. Sara the owner/host is extremely attentive and it’s obvious she gives 100% of her time making sure things are spot on for individual guests. Plus she makes the most amazing cakes and marmalade!

We love coming to Sara’s property because apart from the fact it is lovely in every aspect, we know everything will be perfect when we arrive.

It’s why we keep coming back and have already booked for next year. We cannot recommend this property highly enough.

Ty'r Orsaf is one of the best holiday cottages we have stayed at and is an excellent base for visiting the Elan Valley, Hay on Wye and Brecon amongst other places.

Everything necessary has been thought of and all is of very high standard. The homemade cakes provided by the owner were delicious and much appreciated.

I had a lovely stay, the house is so comfortable and has quality furnishings and equipment.

The kitchen has everything you could need to self cater. The owners are really kind, welcoming and so helpful. Sara made me some tasty homemade treats which was very thoughtful. The property is in a perfect location for exploring the Brecon Beacons, the Elan Valley and beyond. I was very lucky with the weather, wall to wall sunshine. A fantastic holiday, thank you so much.

Second visit and we had another brilliant stay.

Thank you

Lovely house, very clean and well appointed.

Great location for walks in the country. Owner was very friendly and helpful.

We have now stayed twice and will be going again.

The property is perfectly located and ha every amenity needed and more.The owners live next door but never bother you.If there was a problem they would deal with it right away. Although I can't imagine there would be a problem.Incredible peaceful holiday .

Thank you for a very comfortable stay and the homemade cakes and marmalade.

Very comfortable house with everything you need.

Property is exceptionally good and well maintained.

Sara met us on arrival and gave us a warm welcome.

There was also two delicious cakes waiting for us! The house was spotlessly clean and we instantly felt at home in the very comfortable surroundings. There is plenty of room and everything we needed had been provided. A lot of care and thought has gone into making this an extremely comfortable place to stay. The kitchen equipment was all good quality and looked like new, plenty of crockery/cutlery and pans provided also. The bedrooms were spacious with plenty of wardrobe space and drawers. Also a lovely shower room. We loved hearing the trains pass and looking down onto the platform. We had to listen out for them and they didn't disturb us at all. We would not hesitate to recommend this property and would return again when we are in this part of Wales. We spent our week walking as there are lots of good walks in the nearby area .

This is our second stay in this lovely property.

Sara is an exceptional host, nothing is too much trouble. The property is spotlessly clean and so well equipped, it really is a home from home. The property is in the perfect location to explore mid Wales and the beautiful Elan Valley. If we come to the area again we wouldn’t stay anywhere else!

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home.

It had everything and more you could need. Sara was a perfect host! It was an amazing location with lots nearby to see and do. We are already planning to go back

Beautiful accommodation, the owner has thought of everything you would need to have a lovely holiday.

Homemade cakes and marmalade were a lovely welcome touch.

This was our second time staying here.

Can't recommend it enough. Lovely host, well equipped, high quality property. Lacks for nothing. Sarah (host) is very knowledgeable about the area and can't do enough to make sure your stay is highly enjoyable. We will definitely be returning.

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you here.

Sara and Ian put your comfort first in this wonderfully positioned cottage with glorious views of the hills. Sara has thought of everything you could possibly need during your stay right down to the last detail. After a long journey we were welcomed with homemade cake and a tour of this immaculately clean property and then left to relax soak up the peace of this stunningly beautiful area. Would definitely stay again should the opportunity arise. Thankyou Sara, Ian and Ty'r Orsaf.

Brilliant holiday accommodation, a real home from home.

Sara is so welcoming, we wanted for nothing. A wonderful holiday, thank you.

Sara runs an excellent holiday cottage.

Everything is perfect. I cannot recommend this cottage highly enough. We have had the privilege of visiting 4 times and have already booked for next year. I have honestly never stayed in a place where the building and visitors are looked after so well. Whenever I think of our planned stay it makes me smile.

Sara is an excellent host.

the property has all mod cons.everything was spotless.and so peaceful.we have stayed in many holiday properties, but this house tops them all. My wife and I highly recommend this property.you won't be disappointed. We were greeted with all the things needed for a great holiday.we will definitely be going back.

A truly amazing holiday accommodation.

Hosts were the best we have ever experienced. For us, this cottage had everything, even the shoe horn to help with walking boots. We definitely plan to return. Thank you.

We had a perfect stay in beautiful accommodation.

Sara was very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The house is set amongst stunning countryside with good walking from the door. Just thirty seconds away is the spectacular Heart of Wales railway with connections to more lovely places. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with everything you could need. Thanks for a special week.

Our stay was fantastic!

Sara welcomed us on arrival and nothing was too much for her throughout the whole stay. Our daughter has a dairy intolerance and waiting in the kitchen for us was a dairy free cake for us to enjoy, along with an activity pack for the little one. The property is extremely well presented, large and immaculate, situated in beautiful surroundings. The train line behind added an extra bonus for our 5 year old, who loved racing to the window to see when one had arrived; don't worry though, you can barely hear more than a faint rumble from them. We can't wait to visit again, thank you so much!

Our second stay here, it’s faultless will be back next year

The house was lovely, really clean and in a nice quite area .

This is a lovely, interesting building, being an old station on the Heart of Wales railway line.

There are great views from the lounge and kitchen due to the living quarters being upstairs and the bedrooms located on the ground floor. The accommodation is about the cleanest we've stayed in. The owner who lives next door was wonderfully helpful and friendly as well as providing us with delicious homemade cake. This property is very well equipped.

We spent a lovely week at Ty'r Orsaf.

We went primarily for the Builth Wells Antique Fair but found the cottage a great base to visit the surrounding Mid Wales area. The Elan Valley Dams in particular were only 20 minutes away and great for scenic walks. The cottage's upside down layout was great, as it meant the views over the surrounding countryside were easily seen. It had everything you could need and some, incluing a welcome cake from Sara. And the passing trains were an added bonus as we felt like big kids rushing to the window to watch them stop or trundle by - only approx 8 a day so not constant noise. All in all a great week.

Such a beautiful property and fantastic location.

Sara is an amazing host and made us feel so welcome. The property is spotlessly clean and really well equipped. It is comfortable and homely but has all the mod cons. The games and books were such a bonus and kept the children amused. It is in a lovely quiet setting but not too far from amenities. I fell in love with the area and will definitely stay here again when we come back.

Totally recommend this property, it was recommended to us, and we cannot fault it.

It’s a beautiful place, clean, super comfortable, Sara is amazing, incredible hostess, so welcoming, thank you. We had a wonderful time, and will definitely go back. You will not be disappointed to stay here, 100% amazing

I cannot recommend this cottage, or its proprietor, highly enough.

Fabulous accommodation, wonderful location and a very lovely part of the world to visit. Your welcome is likely to surprise you - in a very nice way - because it is so rare. I'm not spoiling it by telling you! You should experience it for yourself. Don't let the trains in close proximity put you off. You rarely hear them and forget they are there after the first day. Lovely relaxing holiday. Would absolutely return.

Just got back from this beautiful property it's definitely 5* and more!

! the house was immaculate, Sara the owner who lives just next door even took time out of her busy day to come and check everything was satisfactory. Thank you Sara for being a wonderful host , thank you for the beautiful cake that was waiting for us when we arrived. We strongly recommend you visit Ty'r Orsaf which is situated on a railway platform at Builth Road ( very quiet station) We enjoyed watching the trains pass by ( about 8 a day ) if the trains don't interest you don't worry you can enjoy the garden which is beautifully kept by Sara herself , we enjoyed watching the red kites fly over ... We thoroughly enjoyed our week visiting Rhayader and Shrewsbury . The photographs do not do this house justice , you will not be disappointed if you book . We are hoping to return . Thank you again Sara for providing a quirky, beautiful holiday home for all to enjoy. Xx

This was our second stay here and we love it.

Exceptional property which is impeccably clean. In short it is perfect. Already booked for our next visit.

We really look forward to returning every year as we are always made very welcome by Sara and Ian .

The house is very well equipped with a very comfortable settee and reclining chair and a very comfy bed. Thankyou Sara for the cake it was delicious hopefully we will be returning for a holiday next year

Very stylish, clean comfortable property.

We wanted for nothing. Everything was perfect and we had a very relaxing stay, sad to leave. Sarah (owner) makes very good cake! Do not be put off by the railway line behind the property you barely hear the trains even with the windows open and they're not that frequent . It's a great base for exploring mid wales which is a beautiful part of the country. Would highly recommend and will definitely be returning.

One of the best Sykes Cottages we have stayed in.

Fit out and decoration first class and friendly owner

Thanks so much for a beautiful place to stay and your warm welcome.

We will be back!

Wonderful property in a lovely part of Wales.

The upside down design of having the sitting / living and kitchen areas upstairs results in wonderful views towards the hills. Property is furnished to an extremely high standard with extremely comfortable beds. The owners have taken great care to ensure that every possible item that might be needed is there. Property had been cleaned throughout to a very high standard and the friendly and helpful owners (who live next door) were readily available for help if any had been needed This property is the best one we have hired from Sykes and must be one of the best in the country, and we would strongly recommend it it to others. For individuals with mobility problems, it is probably worth being aware that the staircase is slightly steeper than normal, with higher risers than normal, as well as having more steps than normal, However, there is a sturdy handrail - as well as a cloakroom upstairs.

Excellent stay, the best cottage we've stayed in.

Owners helpful when needed but not intrusive as some can be when they live close by. Couldn't fault anything and the cake was excellent.

Tyr'Orsaf was a beautiful house and a real credit to the owners Sara and Ian who were nearby if needed.

The house was well equipped for comfort with quality fittings and it had everything. The situation was gorgeous, the views from every window were outstanding. I am ceoliac and this is the only cottage we have ever stayed in where Sara the owner rang me in advance to ask about dietary requirements. She baked me the most delicious fresh cream and raspberry roulade, listing the ingredients so I knew it was safe for me and a cherry and coconut loaf for my husband, which he also enjoyed. What a service, I would give eleven out of ten if I could. Thank you Sara and Ian.

Beautifully finished and furnished house.

Comfortable, cosy and comprehensively equipped. Spotlessly clean. The only wrinkle is the slightly erroneous location details supplied by Sykes Cottages!

Sara & Ian were exceptional hosts attention to detail was first class.

We both said we could live there all year round. Thank you

We had a lovely stay here in such a beautiful house!

The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. Lots of living space to spend time as a family too. The owners were very helpful and friendly and left some lovely treats for our arrival! Would highly recommend this property.

we have holidayed with sykescottages alot always happy with the standard of the properties ,Ty'Orsaf was in our opinion absolutely 5 star , Sara the owner has provided all you could possibly need and more we enjoyed our stay so much we have booked again for next year .

Sara brilliant job see you next year

Ty'r Orsaf is an excellent base for exploring mid-Wales with Builth Wells, Brecon, Hay-on-Wye and Rhayader all close by.

The Elan Valley and Gigrin Farm for Red Kites is close to Rhayader. The accomodation is excellent with the main living area being on the first floor with beautiful views of the hills to the south-east.

The cottage was spacious, comfortable and very well equipped.

The nicest holiday cottage we’ve stayed in. We were given a lovely welcome by Sara and she had left some delicious treats for us in the kitchen. The property is well placed for trips out to some spectacular countryside. Would definitely recommend.

The upstairs living quarters gave us lovely views as well as being equipped to the very highest standard.

As well as that we had the next-door attentions of the owner who was on hand for any little need. Being a station house we had only a few steps to the Builth Road platform where we could board the Heart of Wales train to any of its endearing stations as far as Shrewsbury. An excellent choice for walkers and lovers of peaceful locations.

Beautiful property with lovely views.

.it had everything we needed for our stay here..spotless and comfortable I highly recommend this place.

Perfect cottage.

Beautifully maintained. Clean, spacious, well decorated, lovely garden and a nice convenient location. Friendly and helpful owner. Would heartily recommend. NOT FOR PUBLICATION *Only quibble was shower holder which probably needs replacing*.

Ty'r Orsaf was a wonderful place to spend our holiday.

Sara was a fantastic host and the lovely touches like the homemade cakes were so appreciated. The cottage was spotless and it was so handy to have things like beach towels and picnic rugs provided. Ty'r Orsaf is in a brilliant location and there was lots for my 2 boys (12 and 9) to do. We'll definitely be back!

Our second visit here and this time the weather was beautiful.

This property is perfect for a chill out break as it is so peaceful. Our host could not have been more welcoming with home made cakes ready and waiting, lots of welcoming extras too - too many to list and a gift for my birthday as she had remembered from the year before. Absolutely nothing has been forgotten and the thought put into our needs was second to none. A stunning cottage in a perfect location. Perfect host, perfect property.

This is a beautiful cottage with excellent owners who live next door.

It’s in a quiet location, with trains that pass infrequently behind the cottage, but which were in no way bothersome, and a flock of sheep in a field across the road at the front. There was home made cake waiting for us when we arrived! Bed linen, towels, tea towels, hand wash, hand cream, dish washer tablets, washing powder and a selection of hot drinks were provided. Lots to see and do nearby, with leaflets in the cottage for suggestions, but a car is essential. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone who wants a quiet break with the option for days out.

Superb cottage

This is a fantastic property with a lovely owner.

We had great instructions to find the cottage and there was ample parking in front to unload! The property is part of the old railway station, so the livingroom and kitchen was upstairs - so you could enjoy the views. The whole accomodation was clean to a standard where we thought we were the first to use it. Everything was squeaky clean and the towels and bedlinen quite luxurious! There was a toffee and apple cake for us on arrival with jams, milk, tea and coffee (pods) too. Everything worked as it was supposed to and there was an instruction book if we ran into difficulties. We arrived with a little idea of what to visit, which was firmed up by reading through the stack of leaflets and talking to our host. We visited the dams at Elan Vally; drove to Aberystyth to see the beach, castle and the cliff railway and went to the National Showcaves Centre for Wales - all within a decent drive from the cottage. The catering facilities were great, as was the dishwasher and provided tablets. The fridge was a great size and allowed us to bring everything we needed for the get-a-way. The cottage backs onto the railway line and there were a few trains that passed us by. We were quite surprised how quiet they were. We were expecting shaking ceilings but they pulled in and left quietly and even a few passengers waved to the children. Evenings were great with a large TV, a selection of DVDs, board games and a gamestation - which we used to play the DVDs. The large sofa was both comfy and a great base to play games from. Thank you to Sara for a lovely stay in her beautiful cottage. We'd highly recommend a stay to all.

The holiday cottage was amazing, it was more beautiful in reality than it was on the site pictures.

The owners were so lovely & wewelcomed us after a very long 8 hour drive to get there. It

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, the facilities are exceptional and the host is superb.

We received a friendly welcome and nothing was too much trouble for the lovely host Sara who was so helpful. The Kitchen is extremely well equipped with very good quality appliances. The Lounge has a large comfortable sofa and an electric recliner as well as a desk around the corner which makes an excellent workspace. Bedrooms are large with comfortable beds and the WC's and shower all clean and efficient. The location is good with great views and lots of places to visit within a 45 minute drive. We definitely intend to return!

Really lovely cottage.

Spacious, extremely clean and has all the facilities you could need. Comfortable beds. The host is friendly and helpful and left us lovely treats to welcome us. I'm quite fussy about noise and the trains really didn't bother me and I enjoyed the novelty of seeing them pass. Lovely area with plenty to do, I would recommend the Elan Valley and its dams, the kite feeding at Gigrin Farm, Hay-On-Wye and if you don't mind a little drive Aberystwyth is a lovely seaside town just over an hour's drive away. Would definitely recommend.

An immaculate and extremely well equipped house.

Lovely views of farmland and trees from the sitting room and the kitchen. Very friendly owners who are happy to help but don't intrude. Several pleasant walks from the house as well as being a good centre for visiting wider area. Thoroughly enjoyed stay.

The cottage is very comfortable, cosy, airy, and clean.

It has every facility you need, including washer/dryer and dishwasher, coffee maker and family-sized fridge. We were given a warm welcome from Sara on arrival, who also provided some milk, scrumptious home-made cakes and lots of useful local information. Our stay was without worry, and very relaxing. We thoroughly recommend this cottage for your stay in this area.

The location and accommodation was superb it had everything and more we needed to call this home, for the time we were there.

Would recommend highly.

A wonderful week in this lovely spacious and well equipped accommodation.

Really enjoyed upside-down living with countryside views to one side and the old Builth Wells railway to the other. On arrival Sara's homemade cakes were much appreciated too.

Very comfortable, well equipped and spacious accommodation.

The owners Sara and Ian who live next door were very helpful in providing us with information on places to visit nearby and Sara kindly surprised us with excellent cakes. The weather was lovely so we were able to take advantage of the pretty and private garden in front of the cottage.

This is a wonderful property and we enjoyed the experience of being in a station house.

Sara and Ian are perfect hosts, and her baking was so impressive! Looking forward to returning

Location of the accommodation was excellent.

Accommodation was all we could have wished for in comfort and cleanliness. A repeat visit is definite.

The property was outstanding every need was catered for.

The owners have definitely gone above and beyond to give clients the best experience and we will definitely return in the future.

Owner friendly and helpful.

Accommodation extremely comfortable. Lovely cake upon arrival. Good geographical location for many beauty spots.

Warm welcome from the owner.

Lovely surprise in the fridge, yum. Fantastic views from the lounge. Very comfortable stay. Highly recommend.

The accommodation was as well equipped as any we have visited and Sara couldn't have made us feel any more welcome.

We had a lovely time here Sara the host met us as we arrived and explained everything and had left us a lovely roulade in the fridge The house is lovely, with modern equipment, spotlessly clean and spacious and light It is a great locatiom for exploring the area

THE PROPERTY WAS VERY CLEAN AND SARA and IAN WERE MOST HOSPITABLE.

tHE PROPERTY WAS EXTREMELY WELL EQUIPPED AND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL VERY COMPREHENSIVE AND INFORMATIVE (An airer would have been useful for items of laundry that could not be tumble dried. )

Sara, one of the owners, greeted us on arrival, was extremely helpful and left tea, coffee, jams, milk and delicious home baked cake in the accommodation.

She was always available for assistance if needed and gave us a couple of suggestions for restaurants. We were a little disappointed not to see the novelty of a very occasional train pass by due to a landslide further down the track, but maybe we will see one or two next time. Our weather was sunny and very warm for most of the week. If anyone has not been to Hay on Wye we would recommend a visit; it is about 20 minutes away. We would certainly recommend this accommodation, especially for the views and surrounding countryside.

Sara was a charming hostess who provided us with an extremely clean,safe environment to the highest standards.

Her baking skills are excellent and we enjoyed the cakes provided.The accomadation was generously furnished to a high standard with TVs in all rooms,a music centre and for gamers the ability to indulge those fantasies.The panoramic views from the kitchen and lounge were a delight,especially in the morning watching the sun burn through the night dew.The property was well placed for shopping and exploring the scenic countyside of this region,We missed the trains as the line had been closed with floods earlier.A very enjoyable stay which we heartily recommend.

Trains not an issue

A conversion of a beautiful old railway building.

So spacious, with all facilities and utensils of high standard. We always use Sykes, and look for photos/reviews of :- cleanliness, quality beds, a big tv (this has three) and comfy lounge furniture - this cottage is perfect on all four! A toilet on each floor is handy. Very helpful owner Sara lives next door - supplied a nice welcoming gesture. It’s apparent she is very Covid aware, for guests’ safety. Anyone with a railway interest will love the local walks, tracing the other line which used to intersect here. Very quiet location ... just a few properties here, but the main road is just a couple of hundred yards away. A new Co-op store is in Builth Wells, 2 miles away, for all your requirements.

We had a lovely time last week at Ty'r Orsaf.

The house was really nice, very comfy beds, really well equipped and spotlessly clean. Having Sara and Ian next door was great for any questions / needs we had and the welcome cakes were much appreciated (and sooooo good!). Having the railway line at the back of the property was a real quirk, although we rarely heard the trains. We had our 5 yr old and 6 mth old baby with us and the house worked really well for us, with a good sturdy travel cot and high chair available. There's plenty to do in the surrounding area and the countryside is beautiful. I would highly recommend.

Very happy with cottage, lovely few days in beautiful surroundings.

 landlady very friendly and helpful. Would definitely come back.

Beautiful spacious cottage spotlessly clean Welcoming owner very helpful.

Our family spent a week here.

2 adults and 2 children aged 3 and 6. We all loved it. The owners made us feel very welcome, with nothing being too much trouble, they were available without being intrusive. The accommodation was soooo comfortable, I felt like I was in a 5* hotel not a holiday cottage, they had thought of everything and more. The beds were ultra comfy and the whole house and presentation had that feel of luxury. We felt very spoilt and didn't want to come home. It was in a great location. Great view of the countryside. We all loved watching the trains go by if we were home to catch them, as there are only a few go by in the day. We would definitely recommend and will definitely return. Thank you for such an amazing holiday. Xx

There was absolutely nothing to fault neither with the property nor with the owners Sara and Ian.

A beautifully clean and well kept property, with clear signs of regular maintenance. We were unlucky with the weather so Sara made a point of keeping us informed of road closures, and even met us a few miles away from the property to guide us to it. Every question we asked, Sara gave an answer to, and if she didn't know it at the time she went out of her way to find it out. Perfect. We had an excellent stay, and will no doubt encourage family and friends to stay there in the future.

We had a fabulous week staying in this beautifully appointed house - the accommodation was first class with everything we needed.

Sara and Ian were perfect hosts - very welcoming and helpful; the cakes waiting for us on our arrival were delicious. Later in the week Sara came round with home-made meringues and strawberry coulis which she had made for us as a birthday and anniversary treat - such a lovely touch. We enjoy cycling and found excellent off-road cycling within the area - the Elan Valley, the Brecon and Monmouthshire canal and the Talybont Reservoir being just some of the beautiful areas within easy driving distance. We will be returning to this super house and location.

A comfortable converted railway cottage, very spacious, lovely views, helpful owner.

Welcoming hosts and cake on arrival.

Modern decor, very clean, comfortable beds, good location for exploring Builth, Llandridnod, Brecon beacons and Elan valley.

Our stay at this cottage was absolutely wonderful - definitely 5 stars!

The owners had thought of every little detail to make our stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible...even homemade meringue and strawberries on arrival! We cannot wait to come back again to enjoy another peaceful trip to this beautiful part of Wales.

First class accommodation.

We have just spent a week in Ty'r Orsaf. We have booked every summer for several years through Sykes Cottages and we have always been happy with the accommodation, but this was, without doubt, the best accommodation we have stayed in. It was wonderfully furnished and equipped with everything needed. It was extremely clean and faultless; Sara had thought of everything. She has been an excellent hostess, welcoming and very helpful. Before our arrival we were a bit concerned about the house being placed on the edge of the Builth Road railway station but we have hardly heard any train during the week. It is a lovely quiet place and we have enjoyed every minute in it. We strongly recommend Ty'r Orsaf and we will come back.

We booked this cottage for a nice quiet weekend break and we were not disappointed The cottage it’s self was very clean and tidy and beautifully finished, located in the perfect position, 5 mins from the local town and right on the local train station (we did see the trains going past but the cottage has great sound insulation so didn’t hear a thing) The owners Ian and Sara were very knowledgeable of the local are and gave great advice on good places to eat and things to do.

We will without a doubt be booking again. Big thumbs up :)

Loverly cottage in the heart of Wales which had lots of extras to make our weekend away very special.

It was extremely clean and very spacious. The pictures don’t do the property justice, we will be returning for another relaxing getaway!