Doldowlod, Llanwrthwl, Rhayader, LD1 6NN, United Kingdom
#10 of 43 Holiday rentals in Rhayader
Guests' ChoiceBased on 25 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.0
Value for money
9.5
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Taylor
United KingdomThere was no outside space to sit outside. We knew this when booking the cottage.
The location was very close to amenities, including a Greggs and Asda express. The cottage had everything we needed for a 3 night stay. We chose this location as it was very close to the area we wished to explore.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 March 2025
Jeremy
United KingdomReally cosy cottage and loved the hot tub. It would have been perfect if the clouds were gone and could see the stars but can't help that. Perfect location for walking.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 17 October 2024
Ray
United KingdomNothing
Self catering
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Glen
United KingdomThe oven wasn’t heating up but plenty take aways in nearby town
Good location, although only here for work purposes. Comfortable accommodation and clean. Good shower
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Penny
United KingdomWould have been nice to have been left 2 tea bags and a pint of milk ,I know it's so close to shop but ...one tea bag !! A bit more china would also be good . We found the settee uncomfortable but that's because we are older .
Large and airy plenty of room to get about .Quirky as up steps to kitchen down to sitting room .On main road but quiet at night as set back .plenty of parking . Bed was amazing so comfortable and clean mattress clean pillows clean bedding 10/10 best bed ever . Excellent location to exploring the area and next to shop .
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Mick
United KingdomLack of a wardrobe
Great area for walking
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 14 April 2023
Tracy
United KingdomThere wasn't nothing not to like
The lodge was an excellent getaway for myself and partner plus our two pups. It was like home from home. We went exploring down by the river and made visits to Elan Valley. Highly recommend Evans Plaice if your after fish n chips. About a five min drive from the cottage. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 March 2023
Terence
United KingdomThis was a third visit so not much!
Spacious, practical accommodation. Excellent support from the host.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2023
Gavin
United KingdomSome normal comforts were missing, such as salt and pepper which sounds petty but there wasn’t much else wrong
The cottage was perfect for our family. we stayed in the Middleton cottage and the cottage gave us plenty of space.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2022
Mandy
United KingdomOutside lighting car park and surrounding area maybe a few outside lights on times and a wardrobe not in the bedroom
The access ability the area the whole weekend was exceptional the scenery tranquillity
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 18 October 2022
Glendall
United KingdomNothing it was just fine .
The cottage was warm when we arrived there was always hot water and the cottage was well equipped and had a homely feel.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 22 September 2022
Selina
United KingdomThe cottage exceeded my expectations! It was perfect and well-equipped with beautiful furnishings with a homely ambience. No stone had been left unturned by the host to ensure that you had everything you could possibly think of from beautiful throws to board games and lots of utensils and dishes in the kitchen. This holiday will definitely be a fond memory for my family and we look forward to visiting again ❤️
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 14 September 2022
Sandra
United KingdomNothing
Location excellent
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 10 September 2022
Helen
United Kingdomlovely and clean has everything you need
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 9 September 2022
Dylan
United KingdomThere’s nothing I didn’t like. Just for the sake of others though, don’t forget to bring your own toiletries. There’s no shampoo and I was keen to get in the tub on arrival and then jumped in the shower after to clean the chlorine off to find no shampoo or shower gel provided
the Searle cottage is beautiful. The split level really gives it character. The bedroom is large and spacious with a really comfortable bed and a door from the bedroom leading right out to the hot tub. The kitchen was spotless and well equipped with plastic wine glasses and cups to take into the garden and a dishwasher and dishwasher tablets provided. The garden is large and secure and the hot tub is clean and also really big. There’s even a stand alone brolly that can go over the tub if it’s raining.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 3 October 2024
Alan
United KingdomThe fridge and microwave worked but handles etc were broken before we arrived. (One never knows if the owner will charge for these problems.) We filled the dishwasher only to find that it didn’t work. It left us wondering if we had broken it? The owner cleared up these problems. She also sent an item back to us that we accidentally left behind. We were grateful for this.
N/a
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 December 2022
Neil
United KingdomUnfortunately the private hot tub wasn't working. We didn't know about this until our 2nd night when we went to use it. My wife messaged the owner who said there had been an issue on handover and an engineer should have been out but hadn't. I wish we'd been advised on arrival as my wife had been outside in her swimsuit getting cold trying to find out why the hot tub wasn't working. However, we were given a small food hamper delivered the following morning as an apology. We were also allowed to extend our stay and departed late evening on our departure day as the cottage wasn't booked the following day. We were really disappointed as it was booked for my birthday and my wife has fibromyalgia so the hot tub would have really benefitted her at this time of year.
Easy check in using the key safe. Warm, very spacious cottage just for 2 people and a large bedroom with a good sized very comfortable bed. It was also very clean. Parking was off road and just outside the cottage we stayed in.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 23 September 2022
Julie
United Kingdomthe bathroom was really damp and the frizzier box was being close with a piece of wood I just wonted the owner to know that I felt that was not wright heath and safety wise and the fact the own never come to see what the problem was there was know meet and greet you where text the code to put in to get the keys and that was that
the Hot Tub till I,got in to it on The Friday late I thought this is not working wright I text the owner I got a text back,to,say it’s still ok to use it and did not hear anything till she text to say she was calling an Engineer out to look at the Hot Tub and that’s the last I heard I,did say there was a few other bits not wright she said she would come and see me the next day but never come I see the cleaner and asked her if the lady,that the cottages belong to was coming to see e she said she had been I said about the hot tub she made me feel it was my fault because she said it was working on the Friday I went back and told my husband and cried I never see the owner it says on the paper work,in,the cottage to call,the owner if you had any concerns to call her
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Al-wakkass
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 January 2025
Leanne
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Mark
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Antonio
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 February 2023
Helen
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 3 January 2023
Stephen
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2022
Angela
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2022
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