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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cemmaes
  • Dyfi Bike Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • King Arthur's Labyrinth
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Mach Loop
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Penycoed Cottage

UK-Peaceful Location in the Foothills of Snowdonia, 15 Minutes Away from Coastal Resort of Aberdovey.

In a secluded unspoilt location high on a hill with stunning views across the Dovey valley. This well equipped cottage is peacefully set in 150 acres of farmland with its own large enclosed and stock proof garden. Carefully renovated, it retains many original features and is furnished in keeping with its style and age. The cottage serves as a home when not let out. Machynlleth (5 miles) has shops, restaurants, cycle hire, and leisure centre with swimming pool. Sandy beach, sailing and golf are also available in Aberdovey 12 miles. RSPB sanctuary at Ynyshir 10 miles, red kites and other birds can be spotted from the cottage. Centre for Alternative Technology 5 miles. River, lake fishing and sea fishing nearby. Cycle paths, clay pigeon shooting and quad biking available within 2 miles. Close proximity to the the Great Little Trains of Wales. Scenic walks and cycling from the doorstep (cottage situated on bridleway). Pub, shop & post office 1.5 miles.

Pets are allowed, but leaving them in the house by themselves is not allowed. If you want to bring a pet, please make sure you're always monitoring them. Please do not let pets upsets in the bedrooms.

Property manager

Mary Williams
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Not allowed on sofa or upstairs.Max 2 pets only
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
If you do intend to bring a dog, please advise me what type of breed you're bringing along. Thank you.
Pets are not allowed on the sofas or on the beds. Guests should bring sofa covers if pets they want pets on the sofas.
Please bring in a blanket or sofa cover if pets are going to seat on the sofas or on the chairs

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Machynlleth

Located in Machynlleth, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. King Arthur's Labyrinth and Cymer Abbey are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Coastriders Kitesurfing and Corris Craft Centre. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and ecotours.
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What's nearby

  • Dyfi Bike Park - 16 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Centre for Alternative Technology - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • King Arthur's Labyrinth - 21 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Corris Craft Centre - 21 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Mach Loop - 28 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Machynlleth Station - 15 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hennighan's Top Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Machinations - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tŷ Medi - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Skinners Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Penycoed Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Penycoed Cottage?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Penycoed Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Penycoed Cottage located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Eryri National Park, MOMA Wales and Coastriders Kitesurfing. Dyfi Bike Park and Owain Glyndŵr Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 123 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great cottage in a quiet location unless the jets fly by which is Great we love it and so do the dogs this was our 4th visit
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cottage

We loved our stay at Penycoed Cottage, which, we were told, is about 400 years old! It is located on a hill, and you get to see some fantastic views as you drive down from the property. Property is pretty well maintained. Mary is wonderful and it was great meeting her. She gave us some great ideas on what places to visit and so on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sivaranja S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

We had a great stay over . The house had everything we needed to enjoy a family break. We loved that.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok but need updating

Check-in was very easy. Communication was great cleaning was ok but There was a lot of cobwebb spiders all in the windows behind the blind. All the cabinets and things the beds were clean. But bed was not very comfy mattress. Needs replacing. Place is in amazing place just needs updating and cleaning better people was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect escape

It was our second time staying here. A gorgeous cottage in a peaceful location. Great views from upstairs windows.Large secure wrap around garden (perfect for our 3 year old) Jets overhead if you’re lucky (again perfect for our 3 year old who loved this)Walk down the hill from the house to the river (its a fairly steep hill but great views on the way down and also great for jet spotting. Lots of lovely places for paddling in the river, steam railways nearby (another favourite), lovely beach at Aberdovey only 30 mins away. We adore this place and have enjoyed our stay very much both times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a wonderful relaxing place to unwind

Very peaceful and relaxing ,has everything you need ,was clean and tidy ,lovery old building that speaks to you,very nice owner who is super helpful and kind ,dogs enjoyed the very safe garden,,it is a country property and my favorite part was the darkness so i could see all the stars in the sky ,perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, cosy cottage

We had a lovely weekend - the views were absolutely amazing. My children became very attached to the cat!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Justyna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs

Loved it very charming and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pardeep S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

I really enjoyed my stay at this property. Especially owner of this property is very helpful and kind. She helped us in every thing like about tourist places, nearby beaches. I’ll definitely like to stay again in this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fairytale Cottage in mid Wales

As the title says. An enchanting cottage in beautiful surroundings. Very peaceful and not far from local amenities and waterfall walks. Lovely gardens we all enjoyed in the sunny mornings. Well equipped cottage, everything there that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunny Snowdonia

We had a great stay at Mary's house. The location and views were fantastic. The cottage was full of character and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Our boys were ably to explore the farm on their bikes, whilst we enjoyed the house and garden. The location was ideal for Dyfi Mountain Bike park. Mary was very helpful with recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mach loop

Found this beautiful property for our first visit to the Mack loop and will definitely check availability for our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

kevin b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Sorry we wouldn't stay again

When you pull up outside, you’re all excited because it looks beautiful. But as soon as you open the door, that excitement starts to fade, and you start thinking, 'What have we booked here?' There is a weird smell that you don’t get used to, the pictures from the site are not recent and don’t reflect the true state of the property. There are spiders and cobwebs everywhere you look. I understand it’s an old property and there will be spiders, but some of the cobwebs look years old. The property needs a deep clean, a lick of paint, and the bathroom and kitchen desperately need an upgrade. But the worst thing, and the reason we left on the 3rd day and not the 4th, was the mattress on the double bed; it is as solid as a rock and very old, at least 20, 30, or 40 years old. We had to book a hotel for our last night. It’s disappointing because this house could be an amazing place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

I’ve given 4/5 for accuracy of listing. The photographs do not do justice to this lovely cottage. Lovely setting. Very private. Comfy & quaint dwelling. The owner Mary is also very accommodating & does not intrude. We will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saiful S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mary and Robert are excellent hosts

We did not spend much time in the property as we travelled around Wales doing the usual touristy things. The property oozes rustic charm, and was a great place to crash after a hard day on the tourist trail. Mary and Robert were very considerate hosts. It was our anniversary, and we came home one evening to find Mary had left a bouquet of flowers and a card on the doorstep - thank you Mary for your thoughtful gesture.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gem in Wales

Second visit just as good as before will be booking again for next year
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great holiday at Mary’s beautiful cottage

This was our third visit to the cottage - we love the location, the privacy, the country cottage feel of the property and the lateral around garden which is perfect for dogs. Great walks in the area and a short journey to shops.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chocolate box cottage

Amazing stay in this quaint cottage. Views to die for. Set all along. No neighbours except sheep and cattle. Well equipped cottage. Lovely gardens. A little bit scary climbing the car up a steep hill. But well worth it in the end. Loved our stay here for new year. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in rural wales

We had a great time staying at this little gem. Host Mary is a wonderful person. If you are looking for a quite, rural setting this cottage is recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentic country cottage

Clean and comfortable. Picturesque, peaceful surroundings. Some kitchen equipment needs updating and an information pack would have been helpful. Had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jet L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mei fod

Lovely, cute place. Everything is there. Only one warning, if you're taller than 1,90 m it's small upstairs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and peaceful

Cottage very traditional with original features and furnishings. Very peaceful and the owner was very good and supportive of needs. We took two dogs and they enjoyed the gardens which where stock proof so we relaxed knowing they where safe. Directions on finding cottage could do with being abit clearer but after ringing Mary we found it ok. We will hopefully be staying again next year. Overall very happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent locations and beautiful cottage

The cottage itself is beautiful. It has a really nice feel to it. The location is impeccable, secluded, with great views. The night sky (although there was only an hour of clear skies) was amazing. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A haven of tranquillity

Loved our stay. A beautiful, traditional cottage in stunning surroundings. A real haven from the bustle of the outside world. So lovely to meet you Mary - we will be back! 😀😀
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage with fantastic view

Lovely period cottage with gorgeous views of mountains and valley with river. Quiet and secluded and a welcome change to rap up our vacation. Mary, our host, came by to check on us and was a delight to get the opportunity to visit with her.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mary Williams

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I take pride that, Penycoed, on the doorstep of Southern Snowdonia (W244) and my Knightsbridge flat in Eresby House (E2379) are first and foremost family homes rather than purely holiday lets.

Why they chose this property

Penycoed has been part of the family farm for generations. It is situated on a hill in the picturesque Dyfi valley on the gentle southern slopes of Snowdonia. The coast and the old estuary port of Aberdovey, now a well known tourist destination, with its sandy beaches, sailing and golfing opportunities are a short drive away.

What makes this property unique

Being a city dweller, the cottage with its large enclosed garden continues to provide the perfect retreat and antidote to a stressful life throughout the year. Carefully renovated, it retains its period features and is furnished accordingly.

In winter, the large inglenook with its open log fire provides the perfect opportunity to relax, whilst in summer the substantial lawns, planting and high hedge provide private spaces to relax when not enjoying the wider amenities of the area.

Whilst being secluded, it has amenities such as restaurants, pubs and even a village shop and post office nearby. The acclaimed Centre for Alternative Technology is a few miles away.

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