Rhyd y Gorlan

About this property

Five star converted barn with games room, children's play area and surrounded by peaceful and beautiful countryside, and yet is close to castles, beaches, towns and attractions.

Spacious, serene and spectacular – this semi-detached converted barn really does have the wow factor. Surrounded by peaceful countryside and within walking distance of a cosy village pub, this five star holiday cottage is ideal for a country getaway. With an impressive games room and wonderful outside play area with brand-new play equipment, children will love connecting with nature and history in this delightful Welsh property.

Packed to the rafters with original features, and with all the extras you might need, this holiday cottage is just 7 miles from Machynlleth, a market town known for its beautiful stone buildings, wide streets, pretty shops and cafés, and its ancient ties to the very heart of Welsh history. Within easy travelling distance to Cader Idris mountain, the mountain biking centre in Coed y Brenin, the Centre for Alternative Technology, castles, beaches, rivers, harbour towns… you get the picture! Be enchanted by this most beautiful, historical, and magical area of mid Wales.

Size – sleeps seven in three bedrooms.

Beds –Two doubles, one super-king (can be split into two singles on request) and one single.

Rooms – ground floor – kitchen diner, lounge, games room, utility room, storage room with WC. First floor – family bedroom with super-king and single bed (or 3 single beds on request, double bedroom, double bedroom with ensuite, family bathroom.

Kitchen and utilities – oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer, cafetière, washing machine, tumble dryer.

Entertainment – Sky TV and DVD players in lounge and games room. Games room includes full size pool table. Play area and garden with large wooden climbing and play equipment.

For families – high chair, stairgate and travel cot available on request. Please bring own cot linen.

Outside – garden with garden furniture, play area, lawn area with picnic table, patio.

General – electricity and central heating included. Bed linen and towels provided. Welcome pack provided on arrival including tea, coffee, sugar, milk, home-made cakes and biscuits. Wi-Fi available. Iron and ironing board available. Owners can book a table for you at any local restaurant in advance- Why not contact the owners for a chat? Basic items provided such as washing up liquid, salt and pepper, soap, toilet rolls and so on. Asda deliveries can be made to the cottage, and there are many high-quality local shops in the nearby town of Machynlleth.  The owner has a celebration cake making business, please add a note on your booking if you would like to book cakes/cupcakes for your stay and the owner will contact you to discuss further.  Detached Recording Studio on site with discounted rates available for Rhyd y Gorlan guests - for further details please contact stiwdiobing@gmail.com.  Short breaks available at certain times of year.

Pets – no pets.

Notes – no smoking. Please inform us at the time of booking if you would like the super-king bed arranged as two singles.

You may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details and to take payment.