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Exterior
kitchen
dinning room
dinning room
dinning room looking through to the sitting room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Playground on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Machynlleth, Powys
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Coastriders Kitesurfing
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Dyfi Bike Park
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Pool Cottage

One of a small selection of secluded, semi-detached properties, holiday cottages, that have been refurbished to a high standard in a peace inducing location. Set in an elevated position in the pastoral and afforested hill country of mid Wales, they enjoy communal garden area and planted borderlands with a wide variety of plants and shrubs and an abundance of wildlife. The garden is the perfect place for children to explore and play - a truly `Secret Garden'! The area is noted for its Red Kites. In an area where the River Dyfi and the Aran Fawddwy mountain range meet and lead out towards the beautiful coastal resorts of Cardigan Bay. Just a short drive will take you to the small market town of Machynlleth - a busy place steeped in history, home to the world famous Center for Alternative Technology Just beyond lies the magical thought provoking legends of King Arthur in the tourist attraction King Arthurs Labyrinth, a must for all ages. The wonderful beaches of Borth and Aberdovey are approximately 25 minutes or 12 miles away. Artists Valley as the name suggests, 15 minutes. University town of Aberystwyth within easy driving distance. The holiday cottages are close to the local pub, which is 1 mile away at Cemmaes Village and the nearest shop is 4 miles away at Mallwyd.

The area is a wonderful location for walking and bird watching with over 150 species in the garden, surrounding the holiday cottages.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

(please do not use the phone number 01650531816 as this is out of date.)

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3694331
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Machynlleth

Located in Machynlleth, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Tan y Coed and Mach Loop are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Coastriders Kitesurfing and Freedom Leisure Bro Ddyfi. King Arthur's Labyrinth and Corris Craft Centre are also worth visiting.
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Machynlleth, Powys

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Coastriders Kitesurfing - 17 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Dyfi Bike Park - 19 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Centre for Alternative Technology - 20 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Tan y Coed - 21 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Machynlleth Station - 17 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Welsh Deli & Cafe (Y Crochan Cafe) - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tiny Home Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Buckley Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Caffi'r Hen Siop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Brigands Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pool Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Pool Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Pool Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is The Pool Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Eryri National Park, Coastriders Kitesurfing and Owain Glyndŵr Centre. MOMA Wales and Freedom Leisure Bro Ddyfi are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Amine S.

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

Pleasant cottage.

Straight forward booking, good quite location with great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda T.

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

Cute cottage

Situated in a lovely countryside setting. The area is great for exploring the hills, parks, steam railways and beaches. The cottage is within a tranquil setting but within easy reach of the local villages. People are friendly and the local pubs are welcoming and the food is great. If you’re looking to stay at a base to travel around and explore then this will be ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

James C.

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

Lovely stay

Lovely weeks break,loads to do in the area for children trains, planes and rivers. mountains and glorious views everwhere for adults, not 5 star but not 5 star prices, very happy place.
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie H.

Very spacious and clean with good shower and bath.

Lovely old place with plenty of room including a big entrance lobby for coats, boots, drying dogs etc. Loads of hot water so baths were wonderful. Two toilets were another added bonus. The bed is amazingly comfortable and it's so dark at night, we both slept like logs. Entertainment was good with excellent wifi and a smart tv. The stairs are a bit steep which could be a problem for the elderly or the infirm. Also it's a bit cool but heaters are provided and there is a log burner. Dogs have to be kept on a lead in the garden which was a shame but I can understand as it's shared with the other cottages.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Leo V.

The property is in poor condition.

The property needs refurbishments. The shower in the bathroom on the first floor leaks through the ceiling in the kitchen, most of the lamps don't work, the curtains are worn, so we did some repairment to close them entirely, the heatage doesn't work very well, so you need to put on warm clothes to keep warm. And last but not least: we didn't see any owner during our stay. We mailed, phoned and texted him, but until now no reaction. I wouldn't recommend staying here. For us it was once, but never again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your suggestions. Since your stay, we closed the cottage for renovations to get it back to the standard our guests expect. Unfortunately we did not get any phone call, email or message from these guests and only found out they where unhappy when reading this review which has saddened us. Kind Regards Daniel.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Sehr schönes Ambiente, gute Unterkunft, wunderbarer Garten

Alles da, was man braucht. Traumhafter englischer Garten mit sehr alten Bäumen in schöner Umgebung, Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Kamin (Holz muss nach der ersten Ladung aber extra bezahlt werden), Fernseher, WLan, Mikrowelle. 300 Jahre altes, gemütliches Gemäuer. In der Summe absolut zu empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Lovely cottage

Very pretty cottage and grounds, would definitely recommend.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leigh E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

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Hosted by Daniel Gwatkin

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