Middle Hivron | Bleddfa | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.8★

7 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

49 Customer Review(s)

Naveen
August 2024

“Brilliant host who makes sure that your stay is comfortable.”

Great location with no light or noise pollution. Was worried about charging my EV car as the property is in the middle of nowhere; the host has an EV charger onsite and allowed us to use it at their regular electric tariff rate.

Great location with no light or noise pollution. Was worried about charging my EV car as the property is in the middle of nowhere; the host has an EV charger onsite and allowed us to use it at their regular electric tariff rate.

- Naveen, August 2024
Jamie April 2024

“The property was absolutely lovely, nice cosy fire place, nice sized rooms and the owners were super helpful when we needed extra bits for the lodge.”

Hot tub was lovely and the grounds were nice and semi private. The only thing I would say as a negative is, it's not ideal for little ones, it should be known that it's not safe and secure enough for anyone under 5 or 6. The decking is super slippy and my children had numerous accidents on the decking We couldn't manage to get the hot tub really hot, just luke warm. There is also an additional fee for the logs and kindling for the hot tub which for the cost to stay we were surprised by. When stripping the beds, we found a very suspicious stain on the sheet which made us feel uneasy as to what we had been sleeping in. I think all in all, it's more suitable for a group of adults rather than a young family going to stay.

- Jamie, April 2024
Jeanette March 2024

“Absolutely stunning lodge with everything you need for a wonderful stay.”

We were made to feel very welcome from the minute we arrived and nothing was too much trouble. Rachel was very helpful and kind and even let us charge our electric car which we were extremely grateful for. Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful lodge xx

- Jeanette, March 2024
Christine August 2023

“Absolutely amazing holiday, beautiful cottage and amazing surroundings.”

Owners are amazing hosts even took part of our group out clay pigeon shooting. We loved it so much we stayed an extra 2 nights .

- Christine, August 2023
Jennifer July 2023

“A lovely cottage but the master bedroom bed is rather low.”

We particularly enjoyed watching the birds on the feeder especially the woodpecker. Scrupulous maintenance of the hot tub.

- Jennifer, July 2023
Josh June 2023

“Me and my group of friends had a lovely long weekend stay at middle hivron.”

Beds where comfy the living room and kitchen where clean and inviting. Rachel and Andy couldn’t do enough for us while we were there. Would 100% return. My group chat has also been singing middle hivrons praises

- Josh, June 2023
Mohammed February 2023

“We enjoyed.”

It is extremely comfortable with stunning views.The cottages has been carefully designed and lots of extras were included, in fact everything that you may need during your stay. Thank you!

- Mohammed, February 2023
Christa October 2022

“A really lovely property, very much enjoyed ourselves, beautiful views and very quiet and peaceful.”

Views from the bedrooms were stunning.

- Christa, October 2022
Melissa August 2022

“As a group of 6 adults and 1 dog, we enjoyed our week at Middle Hivron.”

It had everything we needed and a large living room/kitchen which was great for gathering. Bedrooms and bathrooms were lovely, especially the master bedroom with ensuite. The hot tub and outdoor space was fantastic, although could benefit from some more outdoor seating. We used the hot tub every night and also used the pizza oven which was great! I would say that the photos taken on the listing are quite old and outdated, the kitchen/lounge doesn't look like that any more! The hosts were doing building work up at the farm during our stay - they did apologise for the inconvenience and gave us a lovely gift, but being woken up at 7.30am by tractors/diggers the one day wasn't really ideal. The garden could have been made more dog-proof - my little dog had to stay on the lead as she could have easily squeezed through some of the gaps in the fence. The house has a fly problem and we had to put up fly paper during our stay, felt a bit unhygienic cooking and eating with so many flies around. WiFi was also awful and pretty much unusable, so don't expect to use your phones/laptops much during your stay!

- Melissa, August 2022
Layken May 2022

“Whilst the lodge was lovely its actually very dated in comparison to the pictures available on skyes cottages.”

Was clean and comfortable but lots of little things that need fixing and a bad smell from the septic tank. Internet connection very poor so when trying to work whilst away this wasn't possible. Lovely views and eveything we needed in the lodge.

- Layken, May 2022
Alice February 2022

“Absolutely loved our stay at the cottage.”

It was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed and more. The location is fantastic and the hot tub/relaxing atmosphere was everything we were looking for

- Alice, February 2022
Jason February 2022

“Amazing!! Well equipped and everything had been thought of (nice touches) Friendly and helpful”

. Loved the location and the views were spectacular. Would definitely recommend and would stay again without hesitation. Thanks Rachel x

- Jason, February 2022
Megan January 2022

“Great house for a group!”

Lovely views, big enough for everyone to eat, sleep and sit comfortably. All the utensils you could need and just a lovely place to stay. We especially enjoyed the hot tub and fire place. Many thanks!

- Megan, January 2022
Chloe September 2021

“The most enjoyable holiday I’ve had in a while definitely would go back amazing host and amazing views.”

MUST DO IT AGAIN

- Chloe, September 2021
Claire July 2021

“Absolutely amazing house !”

!! We’ve just booked again xxx

- Claire, July 2021
Helenna October 2020

“The cabin is set in a beautiful location away from towns which was perfect for a peaceful weekend.”

The cabin had everything we needed, great space and the hot tub was gorgeous to sit in looking at the stars. Would definitely book again.

- Helenna, October 2020
Steven October 2020

“Truly amazing definitely coming back”

- Steven, October 2020
Dorothy September 2020

“First of all I would like to say that Rachel and Andy were great hosts, we had a really lovely holiday and the cottage was very comfortable, we cannot find anything negative to say about it.”

The hot tub and the petanque piste provided us with great entertainment and the scenery is stunning. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.

- Dorothy, September 2020
Mark February 2020

“Fantastic lovely clean place very chilled out 6 of us enjoyed it loads pity ...”

Fantastic lovely clean place very chilled out 6 of us enjoyed it loads pity aboit the weatber lol if i would make one suggestion it would b maybe getting sky tv

- Mark, February 2020
Miriam January 2020

“This was an amazing family cottage holiday!”

We really loved our stay, loved all the beautiful views through the windows and the friendliness from the owners. We arrived early and were let in early alongside the fact the owners allowed us to have the dog over for a visit (which was a highlight for us). Thank you for the amazing time and for the amazing memories that have been made.

- Miriam, January 2020
Tina October 2019

“We had a lovely time at Middle Hivron.”

The house was comfortable and like a home from home during our stay. Beautiful surroundings that we enjoyed walking our dog through. Highly recommend!

- Tina, October 2019
Emma October 2019

“Never wanted to review a holiday more!”

Perfect little getaway for those needing a peaceful break. Cottage was well equipped (even for children & babies), clean & cosy. Books, games, leaflets and some DVD’s. Kitchen had tea, coffee and milk on arrival. We didn’t need to use it but noticed they had a swinging cot, travel cot, baby bath and Bumbo seat in the bathroom cupboard and plastic bowls and cups in the kitchen. The views from the bedrooms were of rolling hills, breathtakingly beautiful. Plenty of space for a party of 7. Hot Tub was a great treat after some long walks. Fab position for trips - Elan Valley, Judges Lodgings, Fish-pools and Water Break it’s Neck Waterfall. We travelled with grandparents and a young adult as well as our children aged 8 and 10 and everyone had an amazing time. Rachel, Andy and their family made the holiday extra special by allowing our children to get first hand experience with their chickens, sheep, horses and dogs - Andy even took us out with his Lurcher at night which was so special for the children as they got to see a Barn Owl and a really clear view of the Milky Way! His local knowledge is second to none. We received a card from the owners saying we’d been lovely guests and we’d always be welcome back which was a lovely touch. Will recommend to everyone we know and we’ll definitely be back!

- Emma, October 2019
Peter October 2019

“The owner provided various types of basic food supplies and fruit and other goodies that we didn't anticipate.”

The house was much better equipped than we expected.

- Peter, October 2019
Rebecca September 2019

“We had a lovely time in Middle Hivron, we’ve just left and we want to go back already.”

We’ve made so many memories and we loved every minute of it. The views were incredible and there was plenty of space for the 6 of us. There were many local walks, we went to Elan Valley and completed a 6 mile walk and saw some lovely scenery. The resources which were in the cottage were great, lots of little touches which were highly welcomed. Wish we were back here xx

- Rebecca, September 2019
Julie July 2019

“We had a great time, very relaxing and the accommodation was really well equipped.”

The hot tub and boules area was well used! Beautiful views of the countryside. Would definitely recommend it.

- Julie, July 2019
Keith June 2019

“A great peaceful place to stay in comfortable surroundings and in a lovely part of the country.”

Friendly helpful owners that were there if needed but otherwise gave us the space we required. Would definitely recommend.

- Keith, June 2019
Andrew May 2019

“Had a great time, fantastic scenery and relaxing hot tub.”

the owner was always helpful.

- Andrew, May 2019
Nicky April 2019

“Amazing cottage with plenty of space, friendly owner and all those welcome items (tea, coffee, flowers, etc) that really make a difference.”

Wood burning hot tub takes a while to get going but amazing addition to this gorgeous home

- Nicky, April 2019
Jane March 2019

“Had a brilliant time with my loved ones everything was perfect thank you”

- Jane, March 2019
Naterlene February 2019

“The Hospitality from the owners was especially good, lovely setting, fantastic place to stay”

- Naterlene, February 2019
Dorian December 2018

“A lovely property in a quiet location with fantastic views from the rooms and balcony.”

Excellent facilities for the eight of us (including baby) all on one floor. Fab welcome from the owners who were friendly and helpful. When we mentioned this break was our early Christmas celebration, they put up the Christmas tree and decs while we were out. Hot tub was a real fun bonus, even in December. Our two dogs were made to feel welcome and were also well catered for. Overall, a great place. Would return.

- Dorian, December 2018
Sara November 2018

“Excellent place with everything you need and more.”

Hosts very friendly and helpful, and kindly showed us around the lovely donkeys and horses at their place. The hot tub was clean and hot and fun. The heating is unusual, warmer at night than the morning, but the open fire was a boost . Scenery stunning, plenty of walks to do and places to see. Not great roads if you suffer car sickness

- Sara, November 2018
Lucy October 2018

“We had a fantastic time here, the cottage was beautiful and spacious, and had everything we could have needed.”

The views from the balcony were beautiful, it was lovely to enjoy a coffee in the morning whilst watching the horses roaming around. We would love to visit again and plan on doing so next year.

- Lucy, October 2018
Emily October 2018

“Lovely holiday for a birthday.”

Will probably be returning! I did leave my raincoat that holds sentimental value, who can I contact? Thanks.

- Emily, October 2018
Jean September 2018

“Me and my friends had a great weekend at the cottage celebrating my birthday!”

The cottage is really nicely furnished with amazing views from the front room and the bedrooms. Rachel was very helpful and friendly, especially giving us a few essentials upon arrival. We really loved going in the hot tub, where you can admire the stunning view of the hills. Would highly recommend - and thanks for a fab birthday weekend!

- Jean, September 2018
Anonymous September 2018

“Lovely accommodation in a beautiful location, the rescue horses nearby were a lovely surprise as well!”

- Anonymous, September 2018
Angela August 2018

“We had a wonderful holiday at Middle Hivron, our children loved the hot tub and playing in the grounds on an evening.”

The owners of the farm were lovely and friendly and took the children to see their horses. The views from the lodge were fantastic. The lodge itself was like a home from home....great furnishings and really comfortable beds...the ensuite is lovely.

- Angela, August 2018
Janet July 2018

“The house had lovely views and was very well furnished.”

We really enjoyed the hot tub at the end of the day and it heated up really quickly. The location is quite remote so you do have to drive every day but there were plenty of interesting places to visit. We especially enjoyed Elan Valley reservoirs and Powis Castle.

- Janet, July 2018
Alex July 2018

“Middle Hivron was absolutely amazing to stay in the owners had thought of absolutely everything never have I stayed in such a brilliantly prepared place before.”

The views from the property are incredible, the area is lovely and the property has absolutely everything you could need as well as owners who would help with anything they could. Would definitely recommend to others and would definitely stay there again, thanks Alex

- Alex, July 2018
Elysia June 2018

“Absolutely beautiful location, lovely hosts; a perfect little holiday cottage”

- Elysia, June 2018
Petra June 2018

“Warm welcome from Rachel and Andy and loved the tea/ coffee / milk / bread / fruit on arrival.”

They really had thought of everything with local maps and suggested activities. Wood burning hot tub was easy to use and Rachel provided the wood. Lovely to sit on the veranda and watch the hawks and red kites in the valley and general wonderful scenery. Excellent location as base for walking, e.g. Elan Valley . Local pub in Bleddfa now closed. Local roads not suitable for walking on due to the speed of the traffic and lots of bends. Local Forestry Commission Fishpools trail was great for a 90 min walk. Ordered a veg box in advance from Rhos Gardens www.rhosorganic.co.uk/ which was delivered to the cottage. Certainly one of the best cottages we'd stayed in. Will definitely be recommending this to our friends.

- Petra, June 2018
Regina June 2018

“Lovely relaxing & peaceful holiday, owners really nice & welcoming.”

- Regina, June 2018
Darren May 2018

“This was our first visit to a Sykes cottage.”

We will now be looking at booking another. Great service from booking to leaving the cottage. The family who owned the cottage were very helpful and friendly. The views from the hot tub were amazing. There isn’t much locally but there is lots to do within a 30 mins drive.,

- Darren, May 2018
Isabelle April 2018

“Had the most amazing stay with a group of friends celebrating my birthday.”

A beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting. The perfect getaway!

- Isabelle, April 2018
Michael March 2018

“Rachel and Andy were very good and attentive.”

We would recommend their property to others. We will go back when in the area.

- Michael, March 2018
Paul March 2018

“We were made to feel so welcome by the neighbouring farm who went above and beyond to make us and our children feel at home Which really did make the holiday special.”

- Paul, March 2018
Georgina February 2018

“What a perfect, relaxing weekend away with friends!”

Middle Hivron is situated with some stunning views, no light pollution so an evening in the hot tub is just as clear as could be. Plenty of places to walk the dogs and Rachael and her family were always around if we needed them. We had perfect weather which of course helped but we would definitively recommend and would go back! What a perfect weekend break! Thank you :)

- Georgina, February 2018
Nick January 2018

“Great place in the countryside.”

The owners could not have been more helpful - they were brilliant despite some small unexpected issues. These were all sorted out quickly and without question which was impressive and made us feel in safe hands. We will be back soon.

- Nick, January 2018
Claire December 2017

“Middle Hivron was a lovely property.”

The owner, Rachel Holman, made our holiday extra special. She left fresh eggs, flowers and fruit for us, had decorated the house for Christmas and was always available for help.

- Claire, December 2017

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Summary

All ground floor
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, separate shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin, 1 single with small double bed for extra comfort
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC in utility
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Utility.
Oil central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview and recorder, DVD player, WIFI, selection of books and games, dog towels and bed
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot & High Chair
Ample off road parking
Lockable storage
Decking with furniture, lawn with hot tub, croquet set, petanque pitch with ball set provided, BBQ and Pizza Oven
Two well-behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Bleddfa Art Gallery and Cafe nearby, shop 6.5 miles
Note: Dogs must be supervised at all times as sheep and horses will be in the adjacent field
Note: Due to the front door and access to the patio area, the property is unsuitable for wheelchair users
Note: Children must be supervised when on the decking area
Note: The owners offer stabling, a paddock next to the house and the use of an arena for anyone wanting to bring there bring their own horse on prior request with the owner.

The property

Bleddfa 1 mile.

Middle Hivron is a delightfully spacious lodge situated at the end of a private lane.

Its south facing position complements the wonderful views surrounding the property, including the Radnor Forest.

Middle Hivron is the perfect place for friends and family to come and enjoy a relaxing break in the picturesque Welsh countryside.

One of the few areas in the UK with the absence of light pollution.

During the daytime enjoy watching the red kites and buzzards flying overhead, two of the many wildlife species living abundantly in the area.

The lodge itself has a well laid out design, which is roomy, comfortable and modern.

The living and dining area are open plan, consisting of two comfortable, cosy settees and a farmhouse dinner table with seating for 8.

The lounge has an open fire, perfect for snug nights in.

The kitchen comes with modern furnishings and all of the appliances you will need during your stay.

Middle Hivron also offers four well-presented bedrooms, three of which open onto a south facing balcony, overlooking beautiful views of the outstanding surrounding countryside and Radnor Forest.

With stylish linen and plenty of storage they're very cosy and homely.

One of the bedrooms comes with an en-suite bathroom, there is also a spacious family bathroom, to complete the interior of the lodge.

To the outside comes a large decking, perfect to sit and take in the views.

Surrounding the lodge is a large, fenced in garden.

To make your holiday even more special, day or night, unwind and relax in the wood burning hot tub with a glass of wine in a super atmosphere.

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About the location

BLEDDFA

Knighton 7 miles; Presteigne 8.5 miles

Bleddfa is a small quiet village in the rolling hills of Radnorshire, on the edge of Radnor Forest with walks through the village to a view point above. This lovely village is just a short drive from the popular market town of Knighton, situated on Offa's Dyke and opening up fabulous walking along the border and into the stunning countryside of the Shropshire Hills AONB, dotted with pretty historic villages. The town of Presteigne is just 8.5 miles away and is home to the Presteigne Festival, an international arts and music festival, as well as a range of independent shops and an award-winning museum, The Judge's Lodgings. There is also an excellent clay pigeon shooting ground, a rally track and riding center, plenty to do for the more adventurous.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Brilliant host who makes sure that your stay is comfortable.”

“The property was absolutely lovely, nice cosy fire place, nice sized rooms and the owners were super helpful when we needed extra bits for the lodge.”

“Absolutely stunning lodge with everything you need for a wonderful stay.”

“Absolutely amazing holiday, beautiful cottage and amazing surroundings.”

“A lovely cottage but the master bedroom bed is rather low.”

“Me and my group of friends had a lovely long weekend stay at middle hivron.”

“We enjoyed.”

“A really lovely property, very much enjoyed ourselves, beautiful views and very quiet and peaceful.”

“As a group of 6 adults and 1 dog, we enjoyed our week at Middle Hivron.”

“Whilst the lodge was lovely its actually very dated in comparison to the pictures available on skyes cottages.”

“Absolutely loved our stay at the cottage.”

“Amazing!! Well equipped and everything had been thought of (nice touches) Friendly and helpful”

“Great house for a group!”

“The most enjoyable holiday I’ve had in a while definitely would go back amazing host and amazing views.”

“Absolutely amazing house !”

“The cabin is set in a beautiful location away from towns which was perfect for a peaceful weekend.”

“Truly amazing definitely coming back”

“First of all I would like to say that Rachel and Andy were great hosts, we had a really lovely holiday and the cottage was very comfortable, we cannot find anything negative to say about it.”

“Fantastic lovely clean place very chilled out 6 of us enjoyed it loads pity ...”

“This was an amazing family cottage holiday!”

“We had a lovely time at Middle Hivron.”

“Never wanted to review a holiday more!”

“The owner provided various types of basic food supplies and fruit and other goodies that we didn't anticipate.”

“We had a lovely time in Middle Hivron, we’ve just left and we want to go back already.”

“We had a great time, very relaxing and the accommodation was really well equipped.”

“A great peaceful place to stay in comfortable surroundings and in a lovely part of the country.”

“Had a great time, fantastic scenery and relaxing hot tub.”

“Amazing cottage with plenty of space, friendly owner and all those welcome items (tea, coffee, flowers, etc) that really make a difference.”

“Had a brilliant time with my loved ones everything was perfect thank you”

“The Hospitality from the owners was especially good, lovely setting, fantastic place to stay”

“A lovely property in a quiet location with fantastic views from the rooms and balcony.”

“Excellent place with everything you need and more.”

“We had a fantastic time here, the cottage was beautiful and spacious, and had everything we could have needed.”

“Lovely holiday for a birthday.”

“Me and my friends had a great weekend at the cottage celebrating my birthday!”

“Lovely accommodation in a beautiful location, the rescue horses nearby were a lovely surprise as well!”

“We had a wonderful holiday at Middle Hivron, our children loved the hot tub and playing in the grounds on an evening.”

“The house had lovely views and was very well furnished.”

“Middle Hivron was absolutely amazing to stay in the owners had thought of absolutely everything never have I stayed in such a brilliantly prepared place before.”

“Absolutely beautiful location, lovely hosts; a perfect little holiday cottage”

“Warm welcome from Rachel and Andy and loved the tea/ coffee / milk / bread / fruit on arrival.”

“Lovely relaxing & peaceful holiday, owners really nice & welcoming.”

“This was our first visit to a Sykes cottage.”

“Had the most amazing stay with a group of friends celebrating my birthday.”

“Rachel and Andy were very good and attentive.”

“We were made to feel so welcome by the neighbouring farm who went above and beyond to make us and our children feel at home Which really did make the holiday special.”

“What a perfect, relaxing weekend away with friends!”

“Great place in the countryside.”

“Middle Hivron was a lovely property.”

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About the location

BLEDDFA