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Deer House - cosy cottage in Wales

Deer House - cosy cottage in Wales

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Living area
Exterior
Dining
Living area
Room

Overview of Deer House - cosy cottage in Wales

Reviews
8.0 out of 10 Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

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machynlleth, WLS
  • Popular LocationEryri National Park12 min drive
  • Popular LocationDyfi Bike Park12 min drive
  • Popular LocationMach Loop22 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Deer House - cosy cottage in Wales

The house is located on the south side of the Snowdonia National Park and is an end of terrace house which, back in 1826, was a weavers cottage. We have recently extensively refurbished the cottage and this includes a new bathroom. The Snowdonia National Park is 5 miles away. Other attractions are the Centre for Alternative Technology, Nature Reserves, Talyllyn Railway, Devils Bridge and seaside Aberdovey and Borth. There are superb footpaths for walkers and trails for mountain bikers. The house sleeps four people - there is a double bed upstairs and a sofa bed in the sitting room. The house offers clean, basic facilities which is how we keep the rental rate low. There is an excellent cleaner who cleans at the start of your stay and at the end. All linen and 4 towels are provided, but do bring extra towels if you require them. We provide cotton sheets and a comfortable bed.

The staircase is a typical cottage style and is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties.

Children are very welcome but as there is a cottage style staircase, please do make them aware that they must walk and not run up and down the stairs.

This is a clean, simple Welsh cottage in a beautiful area close to much of the best of Wales. If you are looking for well placed accommodation with lots of traditional features then this is the perfect little cottage for your stay. Light the fire when you arrive and the atmosphere is delightful.

The house has a small front garden, a patio at the back and a large side garden. The house is in an ideal area for exploring the Snowdonia National Park.

There may be a store of logs and coal which you are welcome to use, but as I can't always guarantee that the previous guests have replenished the stock I do suggest that you buy coal, logs, firelighters and kindling from any of the local garages.

There are a number of very good restaurants in the area and lots of beautiful picnic spots. I can send you a list of interesting places to visit, fantastic picnic spots and spectacular scenery.

Property manager

Gilly Marshall

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Pets are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non-smoking only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Machynlleth

Located in Machynlleth, this cottage is in the mountains and on a river. King Arthur's Labyrinth and Cymer Abbey are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Coastriders Kitesurfing and Corris Craft Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, ecotours, and hiking/biking trails.
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machynlleth, WLS

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 12 min drive
  • Dyfi Bike Park - 12 min drive
  • Corris Craft Centre - 16 min drive
  • Mach Loop - 22 min drive
  • Cader Idris Mountain - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Machynlleth Station - 12 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • Machinations - 5 min drive
  • Hennighan's Top Shop - 9 min drive
  • Caffi Alys - 10 min drive
  • Costa Express - 10 min drive
  • Tafarn Dwynant Inn - 15 min drive

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

7.4/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Andrew C.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Not happy with property
First impressions of the property on arrival was disappointing with rubbish on the floor on the front garden. The property does state it's basic but it would be a bonus if it was clean. The sofa was dirty. The living room was dull and dingy and a larger TV would be beneficial. The kitchen units were OK as long as you don't mind spiders webs and spiders inside as you open the doors. The cooker was disgraceful and needs desperately replacing. The property is very isolated and a car is a must if you want to eat. The nearest pub was approximately 2.5 mile away and a shop was not seen during our stay within a reasonable distance. Due to our disappointment we only stayed 1 night instead of 2. I would not recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zbigniew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The style of this old cottage with stone walls.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

hayley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Need to secure the gardens
Lovely little cottage and we loved the fire,the only down side was the gardens not dog friendly not secure couldn't leave them off theyre leads as we where right on a busy main road.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Mandy R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Deer Cottage
Enjoyed our break and it was a good base to explore from so we really didnt spend much time at the cottage. It is as described ...very basic, but it was enough for our 3 nights. It's perfect size for 2 but a bit cramped with 4 as you have to use the sofa bed. So that really left us struggling to chill out after a long day walking/exploring. We would end up sitting on the dining rooms chairs. The bedroom upstairs is very spacious and the bed is lovely and comfy. Bathroom has been recently done and is small. As one previous review noted - no mirror and there was plenty of wall space for one. Overall a nice little break for us all and fortunate with the weather too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfectly quaint and cosy little welsh cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Gilly Marshall

Host profile image
Hi my name is Gilly and we've been letting out the cottage for many years now. We are always happy to have guests with children and happy to accommodate the odd dog and other pet at times.

What makes this property unique

Machynlleth is a beautiful area with lots of superb local attractions including the beach at Borth, the CAT eco centre and beautiful walks and drives where you can see spectacular waterfalls and incredible scenery.

Languages:

English
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