The Stable

ID: S801401

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets 1

About this property

A quaint stone-built cottage with off-road parking and a garden, The Stable is a fantastic countryside retreat resting in Llandysul, ideal for a family or group of friends looking to explore the countryside of Wales. Be welcomed into a delightful open-plan living space with wooden roof beams and a stone feature wall adding character. A woodburning stove glows beside the sitting area, encouraging you to settle down for the evening with a coffee as you plan the next day’s itinerary. The kitchen is amply fitted to cater to your culinary needs, and guests can enjoy a heart-warming meal at the dining table. Freshen up in the shower room before cosying up for the night in one of the well-presented double bedrooms. Outside there is a patio with furniture ideal for alfresco dining as your four-legged friend relaxes in the sunshine beside you. A lovely farmyard cottage perfect for families and small groups to retreat to after a busy day exploring the nearby coastline. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1128587 and 1128591, together sleeping up to 8 guests.

The small village of Llandinam stands beside the River Severn and is steeped in history from even before Roman times. Today, the village has an excellent pub/restaurant and is surrounded by superb countryside - perfect for walking, cycling and mountain biking, fishing, birdwatching and kite feeding. Just 5 miles away is the historic town of Llanidloes, also built on the banks of the River Severn. It boasts a variety of architecture including timber-framed black and white houses, with the impressive old market hall being its finest example. There is a good choice of amenities in the town, including antique shops, pubs, restaurants, organic cafes and scenic riverside walks. There is also a riding school just five miles away. The renowned beauty spots of Llyn Clywedog, with its 236ft dam, and Hafren Forest, offering sailing and fabulous scenery, are both close by. If you would like to travel further afield then Caersws station is just 2.5 miles away and has excellent rail links to Birmingham and London. The beautiful West Wales coast, Elan Valley, Gregynog Hall and Cader Idris are just some of the many other attractions a little further afield. For those coming by train from the Midlands and London, Caersws station is just 2.5 miles away with direct links.

Accommodation

Single-storey.

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Open plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Electric storage heaters.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster.

TV with Freeview, DVD player, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off road parking for 1 car.

Private garden with patio, furniture and BBQ.

1 well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.8 miles, pub 1 mile, river 1.3 miles.

Note: Shower room is compact with a step up into the shower cubicle.Note: WiFi reception is limited.

Note: This property has a pet supplement of £20 per pet per week

Reviews (2)

  • Jenny

    Our hosts Karen & Rebecca were very pleasant and helpful, they provided a shower stool for my husband at a last minute request. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to friends. We did like watching the horses in the adjacent field and of course the Red Kite. Highly recommended

  • Chelsey

    The listing has all old pictures, so each room is different to the pictures but we didn't mind this at all. However, it was listed as having a working shower and other amenities. On the first day, we couldn't get the oven to turn on. We had access to the hob, but couldn't find a switch to enable to actual oven. After a long day of driving we just wanted to have a relaxed evening, but unfortunately it took over half an hour for anyone to get back to us. We understood they were busy, but that was the first of the problems. (The oven switch is on the back wall of the bottom left cupboard, behind the pans.) The next day, we couldn't get the radiators working and the cottage was very cold. On asking Karen and Rebecca about it, Rebecca did come round to help. She stated that she knew the cottage gets cold, and it took her a long time to work the heating system herself, but there was no information left for us on how to access the heating. That same day, the shower wouldn't switch on. After ten minutes of fiddling, it came back on long enough for me to wash but not any longer. Because of this, the other three went without a shower. The next day, it still wouldn't turn on so we popped another message to Rebecca. She said she'd come over when she was back next door, and that was fine. She came, fiddled with it herself and left. Unfortunately, it went off completely again just as she left. She came back and phoned the plumber, who talked her through what he thought would work and she got it running. The moment she left again, it went off again. She came back round and told us the plumber would be round later that evening. On coming round, both the plumber and Rebecca tried to get the shower working, but he then came in the front room and said "Don't hate me. But I can't fix it. I need to get onto the roof eventually, but it means you can't have the pressure on at all." Without pressure, the shower was nothing but a small drip. This then went on for the rest of the week - the shower unusable and the water persistently going cold (both in the bathroom and kitchen.) On leaving The Stable and having a day to reflect, we texted Rebecca and Karen about our disappointment and how The Stable fell short. It was listed as having a working shower and this just wasn't the case. We also said that, having reflected, we feel it was justified to ask for a partial refund on our stay. We had no response, so later that day I emailed Sykes Cottages about our stay. Rebecca did get back to us the next day to offer £72, which I thought was an insult considering the problems we had throughout the whole week. On discussing this with Sykes Cottages, it became clear they would not be willing to help, and in fact we were spoken to by one member of staff like dirt on her shoe. She was not willing to hear us out, and may as well have accused us of lying about the shower which just was not the case. She also stated "well, no one else has made a complaint about The Stable before" which would have been fine except we were the first guests! That comment in itself showed us that Sykes Cottages would not listen or assist us in any way. They were entirely uninterested and made it clear they would not be pursuing our complaint and that we either accept £72 or nothing at all. I would not visit The Stable in the future, and I would suggest it is avoided by anyone else who doesn't want a disappointing holiday. We will never use Sykes Cottages again and would suggest others avoid at all costs!

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