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Cosy rural hideaway

Riverside cottage in Builth Wells with kitchen

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 241.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, River Wye
  • Place, Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms
  • Place, Royal Welsh Showground

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy rural hideaway

Sitting at the end of a traditional Welsh longhouse, “y beudy” (the cow byre) is a country lover's happy place. The sitting room/kitchen is full of character and charm while the cosy bedroom upstairs nestles under the roof with exposed beams. It is accessed through the garden room where you can relax by the welcoming warmth of the log burning stove as you gaze at the stars in our dark sky. The toilet and shower room is conveniently situated on the ground floor through from the living room.
A welcome basket will always contain coffee, tea, sugar & milk, plus seasonal items if available such as homemade jam, our own apple juice, eggs from our girls or homemade bread. We also provide the store cupboard basics eg. salt & pepper, cooking oil, red & brown sauces, washing up liquid.
Although not with exclusive use, guests are welcome to sit in the garden. We are a smallholding so expect to see hens pecking about, Lucy the horse looking over the wall, the dogs of course, or pigs and sheep in the fields next door.
Our bottom gate leads out onto rugged hillside, where you can walk for miles.
We sit above the beautiful river Wye, and canoeing is available from the world famous Hay-on-Wye (11 miles away) and Glasbury (10 miles). Horse riding can also be booked (8 miles away).
The Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains, Elan Valley and Cambrian Mountains are all within easy reach, or perhaps enjoy a visit to nearby Builth Wells or Brecon for lunch or a browse around the shops.
Note: please read all information regarding pets.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One small/medium dog. CONTACT OWNER BEFORE BOOKING
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets are not allowed on the furniture or upstairs, and should not be left alone in the property. Please note we are a smallholding with animals.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Builth Wells

Located in Builth Wells, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Talgarth Livestock Market and Hey Butter Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Brecon Beacons National Park and Glasbury Cutting Nature Reserve. Royal Welsh Showground and Rock Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Builth Wells, Wales

What's nearby

  • Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • River Wye - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Royal Welsh Showground - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Builth Wells Golf Club - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 16 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Builth Road Station - 20 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Griffin Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Wheelwrights Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Drovers Tea Rooms - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy rural hideaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cosy rural hideaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy rural hideaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy rural hideaway?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cosy rural hideaway located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from River Wye. Royal Welsh Showground and Rhosgoch Golf & Leisure Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dora H.

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

Lovely, cosy, homely

Loved our time in the cottage, kind hosts, peaceful surroundings. Perfect to get away for couples who are looking to explore Mid-Wales.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Excellent stay

Very homely which made it so much more enjoyable. Excellent hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charley J.

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

A beautiful 5 days!

We absolutely loved our stay in this wonderful cottage in the beautiful countryside. We felt at home with everything we could possibly need to hand and a great location to explore surroundings on foot or within a short drive of many great spots. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful. We were very sad to leave but will remember this lovely spot for a long time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calum T.

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

A very cozy retreat

Me and my partner had a lovely time here. We were left some goodies on arrival which were much appreciated. Very cozy living space and a lovely garden room. Bed very comfy. Would absolutely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alun R.

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

Wonderful!

2nd time we have stayed! If you need to relax and get away from it all, this is the place! Beautiful location, well equipped, a delightful country retreat!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hermina N.

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

Perfect escape to the countryside

Perfect. Lovely cozy quiet barn conversion. Had everything you need and want for a convenient stay. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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Perfect

Perfect for a quiet break.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Perfect place to relax

A perfect place to chill out and unwind. Enjoy the peace and quite. This is out 2nd visit this year. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Reading in lovely cottage and walking in beautiful countryside, what else do you need!

We had a lovely bank holiday weekend at the cottage. The walk out over the hills behind the cottage were a highlight. The garden room is so light and comfortable, sat reading a book, listening to the birds. Great for a quiet, away from it all weekend. Jackie was really helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine S.

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

Lovely cottage in peaceful surroundings

Beautifully converted former cow byre with every facility for a comfortable stay in an attractive, peaceful hill location far from the bustle of city life. Jackie and Paul were charming hosts who provided us with a much appreciated welcome tray which included tasty eggs from their hens and delicious home-made gooseberry jam. The bed was extremely comfortable and the large shower room was very well appointed. A bonus was the daily greeting from Snoopy and Bella, the dogs.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serena P., Caerphilly

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

Beautiful location

Jackie and Paul were great hosts.(we loved meeting Snoopy too) We loved the welcome basket. The property was spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated, it has everything you need. The bed was so comfy best sleep I've had in a long time. We had a great weekend, wish we could have stayed longer. Hope to stay again soon. Thanks for a lovely weekend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Henrieta W.

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

We had a lovely time

This place is in the middle of nowhere but we love it that way. We spoke to the owner on several occasions, she told us where we can take the dog for a walk, pointed us the right direction. The properly was clean and cosy and there were tea cakes and local eggs left for us in the kitchen, also milk in the fridge on arrival. Fabulous property, highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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Wonderful stay

This lovely cottage was in peaceful surroundings. Very comfortable and cosy with chickens and three friendly dogs having the freedom that they should. Off from the A470 the sheep roamed wherever they wished, sometimes had to get out and cajole them along as they were perfectly happy! If you want peace and quiet in a spotlessly clean comfortable cottage. This is it. Thank you Jackie for the lovely fresh eggs, which were delicious and also for a perfect stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay with Jackie and Paul. The property was very clean, spacious and well outfitted. The setting above the Wye valley is beautiful with lots of walking trails and good fishing nearby. The property is on a working farm and our visit coincided with lambing season. So, there were cute lambs everywhere! Along with Jackie and Paul, Snoopy the dog will be there to greet you upon arrival. Overall, we could not have asked for a better long weekend as we slowly emerge from the lockdown. We cannot more highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

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Perfect

A lovely welcome from both Jackie and Paul along with a roaring woodburner. The property is faultless all very clean and lovely equipment. A real home from home. Amazing walks in the hills direct from the door. The weather was amazing and enjoyed relaxing in the garden with the resident dogs and chickens! Will definitely be going back. Thank you Jackie and Paul for sharing your beautiful home with me and of course Eddie the dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

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We had a lovely week away at Jackie’s cottageThe cottage is lovely and clean and has everything you need away from home The eggs and the homemade jam as part of the welcome pack where a lovely touch
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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Lovely accommodation and helpful welcoming hosts. Amazing walks straight out of the door. Dog walkers paradise. We saw ospreys, kites and buzzards from the garden. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second time we've stayed here, everything you could need for a peaceful break, very clean and comfortable property beautiful quiet setting with friendly hosts, would definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAWaters853

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

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

Perfect Piece Of Heaven

100% perfect. Fantastic location, fantastic hosts (especially Belle) Beautiful and peaceful.Accommodation was perfect too. It had everything we needed. We have no hesitation about recommending it to all.It would be worth finding out "What 3 words" the address is. As not straightforward.everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

short stay at Y Beudy

We had a lovely time staying at Jackie's place. She was an excellent host and was very helpful with our questions and needs, and very welcoming. There were some lovely eggs and jam on our arrival and a blazing fire! The space is really comfortable, we slept extremely well in the bed and relished the hot shower. The cottage layout is great; plenty of room to enjoy the views, to rest after a walk, to cook a proper meal and make plans for the next day. It's also in a brilliant location and only minutes from quite a few different places to visit. Builth is an interesting little town with independent shops and cafés, and the landscape of that area is breathtaking. We did one walk straight from the cottage into the hills, and would love to come back and do more!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark k.

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

The perfect place to get away from it all

The cottage is ontop of the hillside in a stunning Welsh valley. The photos do not do it justice as when you pull up to it you just think WOW what a stunning place. When you walk in you are hit with the warmth and coziness of the log burner and the wooden beams crossing the ceiling. The cottage is huge and very spacious. The kitchen is tucked in the corner but has everything you need and a great oven for cooking. The bathroom is very modern and the shower was powerful and big. Upstairs is the bedroom and is absolutely stunning and very cozy. The bed is very comfortable and we had no issues sleeping. There is plenty of storage for clothes. The snug room with the log burner in is a little haven and you could quite easily sit there all night looking out the windows at the stars as its very dark and clear at night with no light pollution. Jackie was the perfect host and was on hand if we needed anything. There are lots of farm animals which added to the experience and there are endless walks right from the front door. 3 nights was no where near enough and we cannot recommend this stunning cottage highly enough. If you want peace and quiet, stunning scenery, walks a plenty and the most comfortable accommodation you could possibly find, do not look any further as you have found it. 
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

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Excellent

Great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zubeen N.

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Wonderful 3 days

We had a lovely stay at Jackie and Paul's cottage. They were very welcoming and warm. We had complimentary free range eggs and biscuits, milk, tea and coffee available. The kitchen was fully equipped, we made full use of it. The bed was comfortable and my daughter loved the attic room. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saffron S.

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

A Lovely Stay

We had a fabulous stay here! The accomodation was well equipped, in a beautiful and peaceful location. Perfect for a long weekend away. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jackie

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Hello, we are Jackie & Paul. We love where we live, and want to share this beautiful location with others. We enjoy simple, rural living and do our best to live as sustainably as we can. We grow our own veg, raise our own meat (for Paul, I'm a veggie!) and try to do our bit for the planet. But we're no eco-warriors!

Why they chose this property

This is a place to relax and unwind, and to enjoy a little peace in a busy world. It's great to be able to go through our bottom gate straight onto the rugged hill, where you can walk for miles.

What makes this property unique

We chose this house because of its history and character. We love its nooks and crannies, its thick walls and open fireplaces. It’s over 400 years old and every inch tells a story.

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