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Awel y Bryn, Rhayader

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Powys » Rhayader
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4

Awel y Bryn is a single-storey bungalow sleeping eight guests on a working farm near Rhayader in Powys. The property sits 1. 7 miles from town and offers mountain views across the rolling countryside of Mid Wales.

The Elan Valley lies 15 minutes away by car. Red kites circle overhead daily. Gigrin Farm's feeding station draws hundreds of these birds. Rhayader has shops, pubs and a leisure centre with swimming pool. The River Wye starts here.

Four bedrooms include a super-king zip-link with walk-in shower en-suite, one king-size, one double and one twin. The main bathroom has a bath with overhead shower. The kitchen-diner seats eight and includes dishwasher, microwave and fridge-freezer.

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About Awel y Bryn

Awel y Bryn is a single-storey bungalow sleeping eight guests on a working farm near Rhayader in Powys. The property sits 1.7 miles from town and offers mountain views across the rolling countryside of Mid Wales.

The Elan Valley lies 15 minutes away by car. Red kites circle overhead daily. Gigrin Farm's feeding station draws hundreds of these birds. Rhayader has shops, pubs and a leisure centre with swimming pool. The River Wye starts here.

Four bedrooms include a super-king zip-link with walk-in shower en-suite, one king-size, one double and one twin. The main bathroom has a bath with overhead shower. The kitchen-diner seats eight and includes dishwasher, microwave and fridge-freezer. A sitting room features a woodburning stove and Smart TV. Underfloor heating runs throughout. The utility room stores boots and gear.

Gigrin Farm (2 miles, 5 mins) hosts red kite feeding. Elan Valley Visitor Centre (6 miles, 15 mins) has walking trails and cycle routes. Llandrindod Wells (10 miles, 20 mins) houses the National Cycle Museum. Aberystwyth coast (34 miles, 55 mins) offers beaches via Devil's Bridge.

Awel y Bryn works brilliantly for families and groups. Off-road parking for four cars and an enclosed garden seal the deal.

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Awel y Bryn

Mountain Views

Every room looks out over the rolling hills and mountain range. Red kites fly past the windows daily while you eat breakfast.

Spotless Throughout

Guests consistently praise the immaculate condition. The modern bungalow feels freshly refurbished with excellent quality fixtures and fittings throughout.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

The huge kitchen-diner has everything needed for group cooking. Dishwasher, microwave and full-size fridge-freezer make catering for eight straightforward.

Perfect Location

Elan Valley sits 15 minutes away. Rhayader town is 5 minutes down the road. Dozens of walks start from the doorstep.

Comfortable Beds

Reviewers highlight the quality mattresses and bedding. Four well-appointed bedrooms mean everyone sleeps well after days exploring Mid Wales.

Helpful Owners

Shan and family receive consistent praise for their welcoming approach. They provide thoughtful extras like Welsh cakes and respond quickly to queries.

Getting To Awel y Bryn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Awel y Bryn by car, take the A470 to Rhayader then follow signs towards the town outskirts. The bungalow sits on a working farm 1.7 miles from Rhayader centre with off-road parking for four cars.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Llandrindod Wells, 10 miles from the property. Taxis run regularly from the station to Rhayader and can drop you at the farm entrance.

Off-road parking for four cars
Llandrindod Wells station (10 miles)
1.7 miles from Rhayader on farm track

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding
Distance: 2 miles
LD6 5BL
Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Distance: 6 miles
LD6 5HP
National Cycle Museum
Distance: 10 miles
LD1 5DL
Elan Valley Reservoir Trail
Distance: 6 miles
LD6 5HP
River Wye Walk Rhayader
Distance: 1.7 miles
LD6 5AB
Claerwen Valley Walks
Distance: 8 miles
LD6 5HN
Rhayader Town Centre
Distance: 1.7 miles
LD6 5AB
Llandrindod Wells Shops
Distance: 10 miles
LD1 5DL
Local Farm Shop
Distance: 1.5 miles
LD6 5NY
Rhayader Leisure Centre
Distance: 1.7 miles
LD6 5AB
Fronserth Farm Alpacas
Distance: 4 miles
LD6 5LB
Devil's Bridge Falls
Distance: 18 miles
SY23 3JW
Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding
Distance: 2 miles
LD6 5BL
Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Distance: 6 miles
LD6 5HP
National Cycle Museum
Distance: 10 miles
LD1 5DL
Elan Valley Reservoir Trail
Distance: 6 miles
LD6 5HP
River Wye Walk Rhayader
Distance: 1.7 miles
LD6 5AB
Claerwen Valley Walks
Distance: 8 miles
LD6 5HN
Rhayader Town Centre
Distance: 1.7 miles
LD6 5AB
Llandrindod Wells Shops
Distance: 10 miles
LD1 5DL
Local Farm Shop
Distance: 1.5 miles
LD6 5NY
Rhayader Leisure Centre
Distance: 1.7 miles
LD6 5AB
Fronserth Farm Alpacas
Distance: 4 miles
LD6 5LB
Devil's Bridge Falls
Distance: 18 miles
SY23 3JW

Is Awel y Bryn Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Children love watching sheep in the adjacent field and spotting red kites from the windows. The enclosed garden has lawn space for games and the single-level layout means no stairs to worry about. Rhayader Leisure Centre (1.7 miles) has a large swimming pool. Elan Valley Visitor Centre offers a children's play area alongside the reservoirs. Travel cot and highchair available on request.
For Couples
Couples enjoy the peaceful farm setting with mountain views from the sitting room. The woodburning stove creates atmosphere on cooler evenings. Red kites circle overhead daily while you breakfast in the kitchen-diner. Elan Valley reservoirs offer quiet walks 15 minutes away. The super-king bedroom has an en-suite walk-in shower. Owners leave thoughtful extras like wine and Welsh cakes.
Pet Friendly
The property accepts one well-behaved non-moulting dog. This is a working farm with sheep grazing in adjacent fields so dogs must be kept under control. An enclosed garden provides outdoor space and the utility room stores muddy paws gear. Elan Valley trails welcome dogs on leads. The surrounding countryside offers endless walking routes from the doorstep.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Awel y Bryn

The Crown Inn Rhayader

Located 1.7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD6 5BL

Rhayader Chip Shop

Located 1.7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD6 5AB

Elan Valley Visitor Centre Cafe

Located 6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD6 5HP

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Awel y Bryn

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Awel y Bryn does not have a hot tub. The property does feature underfloor heating throughout and a woodburning stove in the sitting room.
Is it pet friendly?
The property accepts one well-behaved non-moulting dog. Sheep graze in the adjacent field as this is a working farm.
How many people does Awel y Bryn sleep?
The bungalow sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms. These include a super-king zip-link, one king-size, one double and one twin bedroom.
What facilities are in the kitchen?
The kitchen-diner includes electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. All cooking utensils and equipment are provided for preparing meals for eight people.
Is there parking at the property?
Off-road parking for four cars is available. A utility room provides space for storing muddy boots and walking gear after outdoor adventures.
What attractions are nearby?
Gigrin Farm red kite feeding station sits 2 miles away. Elan Valley Visitor Centre is 6 miles distant with walking trails and cycle routes throughout the reservoirs.
Can you provide a cot and highchair?
Yes, both a travel cot and highchair are available on request. Bed linen and towels are included in the rental for all guests.
What heating does the property have?
Oil central heating runs through solar energy with underfloor heating throughout. A woodburning stove in the sitting room includes a starter pack of fuel and logs.

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Awel y Bryn Reviews

Awel y bryn is an absolutely fabulous holiday cottage located in an excellent position to explore mid Wales! Spotlessly clean with all mod cons including underfloor heating which keeps you lovely and warm. Excellent WiFi Internet connection. Rhayader is only 5 mins away which has local shops and pubs. The Crown pub and chip shop are excellent! Thank you to the owners Shan and family for a fantastic holiday! We highly recommend a visit and will definitely be returning!
Timothy
Bigger sign post for property would be nice, bit more information about what goes in witch bag bin would go a long way otherwise everything spot on .
Hayward
It was an excellent property easy to find things, especially the kitchen. The views were wonderful and its a great base to explore from
Alison
The bungalow was exceptional and the views were lovely. Shan the owner was really helpful and kindly let us use a slide for my grandaughter to use. The weather was a bit wet for a few days but we still had a lovely time.
Lauren
Beautiful bungalow with everything you need for a family stay. Views are stunning and the sheep are an added bonus. The owners are helpful and keep the bungalow is kept in pristine condition. Thank you so much.
Louise
Wow! What a place! So lovely, comfortable, modern and clean! We loved the thoughtful extras the owners left for us and were blown away by the stunning view! Everything we needed was there so we didnt need to bother the owners at all. We really enjoyed our stay at Awel y Bryn! Totally recommend!
Fantastic. Looking forward to coming again
Lesley
Fabulous location, brilliant views from the lounge over the mountain range. Extremely clean, well equipped. Credit to the owners for providing such a wonderfull holiday cottage.
Lovely, well equipped, spacious. Just what we needed.
Lovely cottage. Lots of room and lovely beds! Excellent location for walks around reservoirs. We know area very well having stayed locally many times over at least 20 years, but this bungalow was easily the best we have stayed in. We are looking forward to coming again and have already booked another visit for next year. Many thanks to the owners who we were not able to meet this time.
Perfect weekend away with the family, in a beautiful location
Great short stay, Awel y Bryn was spottles and spacious, with a good sized kitchen diner for a sociable breakfast, and a large living room with fantastic views over the hills. We'll equipped throughout, and communication with the owners was easy when necessary. The only extra I would suggest is some toiletries for the showers.
Rachael
Loved our stay. Lovely cottage with everything you need and stunning views. The cottage was spotless and really comfortable! Lambs and sheep were a lovely bonus as was watching the red kite throughout the day. The area is lovely too. So many special days and nice food was consumed! Nearby reservoirsdams and waterfalls are very special and a surprise as we didn't realise we were on the Ellan Valley doorstep. So many walks and treks, but also lots of places you can drive as an alternative and still experience its beauty! The owners of the property are friendly and professional. Rhadader the local town has a lovely walk by the river as well as some nice places to eat and shop. Everyone we met was so friendly. We liked Landiloes, and Newton, and also took the train from Llandrindod Wells to Llanidloes which had lovely scenery.
Joanne
Stunning property, location and views were amazing. The property was very clean and tidy, nicely decorated and furnished. Would go back there again.
What a truly beautiful place! It was perfect for our group and had everything we could need. Excellent communication too. The whole bungalow was very clean and immaculate. The views are incredible and it is not far to the Elan Valley. The beds were comfy, bathrooms were clean and tidy and the kitchen is wellstocked with different utensils etc. We had a wonderful couple of days here. Thank you!
Gulcin
An amazing property with stunning views, we woke up everyday to red kites flying across the lovely view, very clean had everything we needed, huge kitchen fully equipped. wood burner was an extra touch to our stay having a glass of wine infront of crackling fire was the best part. We stayed for 7 nights and still felt like we could have stayed longer. The kids really enjoyed this break, the property is very local to all the beautiful views and waterfalls had plenty to do. The owners of the property were very kind and helpful Thank you
The property was very clean, the view was fantastic. Thank you for the biscuits and wine think customers think this is a nice touch. There was always hot water on tap. We did not have children with us but think they would love being so close to the sheep in the field at the front. Did not know about the red kites being so close in the area and this was a good feature. I would recommend the accommodation, I would revisit and thought the accommodation was of a very good quality as it looked like it had been refurbished recently. Being on the one level was good for my elderly mother. Provision of the wood burner and logs is a good feature and we would have used but we were visiting relatives. I would improve the directions given on the confirmation email. Could Sykes put on a video from the centre of Rhayader to the accommodation? All the best with the accommodation in future.
We loved the property and the location. Everything was well laid out just two small comments which weren't raised the time because we were there only one full day over 2 nights. We thought there would be a cafetiere just one of those things that some people are not bothered about but we love our ground coffee! We also noticed that the push down plug in the ensuite was not quite holding the water in the sink it may need a small adjustment but it did not cause us any great inconvenience. You don't need to publish these two points as it might give the wrong impression so feel free to remove these. The property and location were absolutely spot on.
The accommodation is outstanding and has everything we needed. Nice special touches with wine and milk in fridge and Welsh cakes to enjoy. Stunning views of the countryside and a great base to explore mid Wales. Elan Valley visitor centre 15 minutes drive away, where we bought a book of maps of valley dam walks and highly recommend the mountain road to Aberystwyth stopping at Devils Bridge on the way.
Alessandro
Awel y Bryn was a great place to to base ourselves, with plenty of options for walks and sight seeing nearby. It was also great for watching the numerous Red Kites which could be seen at most times of the day. The accommodation was very modern, comfortable and well equipped. We had a great weeks holiday and would recommend.
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