This 2-bedroom cottage is a detached single-storey retreat in the Dyfi Valley, Mid Wales, sitting inside a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve just 3.5 miles from Machynlleth. The standout feature is the open-plan living area with a stunning vaulted ceiling and original 18th-century cruck oak beams. French doors open straight onto the garden making the space feel bigger than it is.

The Dyfi Valley is one of Wales's most unspoilt areas. You're surrounded by walking trails, wildlife and some of the darkest skies in Wales perfect for stargazing. Machynlleth is 10 minutes away with independent shops, cafes and the oldest street market in Britain.

This property sleeps 4 across two bedrooms. Bedroom one has a king-size bed. Bedroom two has a zip-and-link super-king that converts to twin singles on request. One shower room with walk-in floor-level shower. The kitchen has an oven, hob, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee machine and fridge/freezer. The private enclosed garden has a BBQ and gazebo for outdoor dining.

Aberdyfi beach is 13 miles away (25 minutes). Machynlleth's MOMA Wales gallery is 3.5 miles (10 minutes). Dinas Mawddwy and the Aran Mountains are 10 miles (20 minutes). Aberystwyth is 22 miles (35 minutes).

This getaway suits couples and small families wanting proper countryside quiet. Spotlessly clean with a well-equipped kitchen and a lovely welcome pack previous guests say they'd return without hesitation. Book this rental for the beams, the valley and the silence.