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In the heart of the Cambrian Mountains, Llechwedd Mawr offers a secluded retreat. This 1886 stone cottage blends historical charm with modern comforts like Wi-Fi and entertainment options such as Freesat TV, a DVD player, and Radio/CD setup. Enjoy tranquility on the enclosed patio with mountain views or explore nearby Ponterwyd via spectacular mountain roads.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Llechwedd Mawr

  • Secluded from the outside world, Llechwedd Mawr offers splendid isolation. It’s off the beaten track, but anything but rough and ready. This hideaway offers a unique three-bedroom stone cottage experience, blending historical charm with modern amenities.

    Built in 1886 and once used by shepherds, it’s now a unique property with all home from home comforts. The cottage has been meticulously designed and boasts an open-plan living/dining area, a neat kitchen, slate floors, leather sofas, attractive bath/shower rooms, and a wood-burning stove. The properties modern kitchen boasts essential appliances for your culinary needs, and families with little ones will appreciate the availability of a travel cot and high chair.

    A warm and inviting wood-burning stove graces the living space, ensuring cosy evenings with the flickering flames. Electricity, bed linen, and towels are also provided. Stay connected with the outside world through the included Wi-fi, and enjoy entertainment options such as Freesat TV, a DVD player, and a Radio/CD setup. This property is 'off-grid' and powered by solar, with a back up generator.

    Step onto the enclosed patio, complete with a terrace and furniture, to savour the tranquillity of your surroundings. Bring your binoculars for sweeping mountain views and birdwatching, or explore the spectacular mountain road leading to Ponterwyd. For those who relish al-fresco dining, a barbecue awaits, promising delightful evenings under the starlit sky.

    Nestled within the Dyfi Biosphere, the only registered UNESCO area in Wales, Llechwedd Mawr offers a remote adventure in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains. The nearest shops, pubs, and restaurants are eight miles away, ensuring you're immersed in nature without being entirely unplugged. Please be aware that in extreme weather conditions the road leading to this property can become inaccessible. A ford crossing is required, and it would be advised to arrive before dark. You are welcome to arrive in the nearby village from 14:30pm onwards, where the owner is happy to provide a meet and greet service.

    Escape to this rare hideaway in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains and embark on an adventure like no other. Book now with Finest Retreats.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Checkin 14:30-16:30

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Note from host: Dangerous animals not allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Talybont, this cottage is in a rural area. Ynys Hir Wildlife Reserve and Cors Dyfi reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Silver Mountain Experience and Aber Bay Leisure Centre. Camera Obscura and Plascrug Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Talybont travel guide
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Talybont

Getting around

  • Devil's Bridge Station
    30 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden)
    158 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bwlch Nant yr Arian
    47 min drive
  • Fflam Y Ddraig
    48 min drive
  • Bwlch Nant y Arian Visitor Centre Café
    47 min drive
  • Red Kite Cafe
    47 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Llechwedd Mawr pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Llechwedd Mawr?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Llechwedd Mawr?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Llechwedd Mawr located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 16 miles (25 km) of Silver Mountain Experience, Borth and Ynyslas Golf Club and Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre. Ynys Hir Wildlife Reserve and Aber Bay Leisure Centre are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Llechwedd Mawr Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our 2nd Stay and Im sure we'll be back

Amazing stay, thank you Evan. Our 2nd time here and I’m sure we’ll be back. Dogs loved it and we had a fabulous time walking, fishing and enjoying the beautiful scenery. Can’t wait to visit again.
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10/10 Excellent

Heaven on earth!!

Thank you Evan. Peace, quiet and tranquility (except for those few fighter jets). If you ever sell the place, give us a call…
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Such an amazing place!

Was not prepared for the river but Evan taught me well and it only got easier as it dropped every day. More rain due so having to leave a day early but I’ll definitely be back again. Evan was a true gent, thoroughly enjoyed chatting to him and finding out the history of the place. He went above and beyond to ensure our stay was good. Thank you so much.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage with beautiful Views

Safe to say we’ve had an amazing stay. We will for sure be visiting again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely lovely cottage in a beautiful location.

Couldn’t have asked for a better place for a quiet week away from it all. Very many thanks to Evan - you are a superb host!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a place!

Stunning views, great walks and a cottage with everything you could possibly need. We have had a great time, we will be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay in the Cambrian Mountains of Wales!

It was a wonderful week in your beautiful cottage!! So lovely to be in the middle of the hills and wild life. Thank you so much for everything.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our fifth time here in what I like to call home.

Everything has already been written, but how we miss this place when we leave, we are already planning to come back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Feels like a home from home.

We nave been coming here for some years now and it feels like a home from home. Evan is a perfect host. plenty of walking despite mixed weather.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What an incredible week of adventures, despite the rain!

Such a beautiful area to explore. Then back to a warm well equipped home from home. Evan is an all round wonderful person. We are looking forward to returning in the summer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lothar

Truly relaxing days at the end of the road

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in the mountains of Mid Wales. We loved the remoteness in that beautiful landscape. Another plus is the owner, Evan. An incredibly nice and helpful person whom we like very much. And one thing: if they write you need a vehicle with high ground clearance, better even with a four-wheel drive, they mean it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Such a magical off grid cottage.

We have had such a wonderful time walking, exploring and relaxing. Thank you for everything Evan, we don’t want to leave. Will see you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Had a thoroughly enjoyable stay.

The children loved riding their bikes through the river and searching for newts in puddles in the evenings! They did catch their first brown trout in the reservoir too! Very comfortable cottage, perfect location. Thanks for the Easter eggs for the children, such a treat!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We have been truly blessed with a whole week of glorious sunshine in this special place!

This is our eighth visit and each time it gets even more magical! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful house with us all! We shall be back very soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We've already booked next year!

My second time here, after arriving a day late due to mother nature, another fantastic time was had. Thank you Evan for being a fabulous host. We’ve already booked for next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Evan - beautiful cottage in an isolated location which we have not experienced before

Evan - beautiful cottage in an isolated location which we have not experienced before. The quiet is amazing. Congratulations on setting up this, must have been quite an undertaking.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This was our first stay at Llechwedd Mawr. What an amazing place.

We were one day late into the property due to the river but Evan put us up in his other cottage in Talybont. On day three of the stay we booked for Summer 2024. Great place, peace and quiet and a few energetic walks nearby. As I write this the river is high again due to overnight rain so it will be touch and go whether we will be able get out later - ahh well!! Evan, brilliant and a perfect host.