Myrtle Villa in Knighton | Must-See Powys Cottage

About Myrtle Villa

Myrtle Villa is a characterful former engine driver's cottage on the fringes of Knighton in Shropshire, right on the English/Welsh border. This cosy retreat sleeps four guests and features exposed stone walls, oak flooring and a woodburning stove. The south-facing enclosed garden backs onto the River Teme and railway line.

Knighton sits where Offa's Dyke and Owain Glyndwr's Way meet. You can walk straight from the door into Kinsley Wood or tackle the famous long-distance paths. The Radnor Ring Cycling Route passes the cottage. Knighton station on the Heart of Wales line is a short walk away.

Inside you'll find two bedrooms: one double and one twin. The spacious bathroom has both a bath and walk-in shower. The kitchen comes fully equipped with dishwasher and washing machine. There's a welcoming lounge with TV and woodburning stove, plus a dining room with garden views.

Visit Powis Castle (28 miles, 45 minutes), medieval Ludlow (13 miles, 25 minutes), Hay-on-Wye (23 miles, 35 minutes) or the Elan Valley reservoirs (30 miles, 50 minutes).

Perfect for walkers and dog owners who want a comfortable base near outstanding trails. Myrtle Villa offers everything you need for exploring the Welsh Marches.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓Oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
✓Tv with freesat wifi
✓Gas and electricity included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot and highchair available
✓Off-road parking for 1 car, plus additional free parking in nearby public car park
✓Enclosed garden with furniture and barbecue
✓Bike shed for storage
✓Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shops 0.5 miles, pubs 0.4 miles
✓Note: there is a railway line running at a low level beyond the bottom of the garden
✓Note: there is a point in the stairs where some guests may experience limited head room, please take care
✓Note: there are changes in levels in the garden and three steps down to the entrance of the house, please take care
✓For bookings of two weeks or more, the owner will carry out a mid?stay check, clean, and linen change, which is a requirement for longer?stay reservations

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Myrtle Villa

Fully Enclosed Garden

The south-facing garden is completely fenced and dog-secure with decking and furniture. Perfect for watching wildlife by the River Teme below.

Walkers' Paradise

Step straight onto Offa's Dyke and Owain Glyndwr's Way from your door. Kinsley Wood access is directly across the road for woodland walks.

Spacious Bathroom

Guests rave about the large bathroom featuring both a deep bath and separate walk-in shower. Plenty of hot water after long walks.

Woodburning Stove

The welcoming lounge has a cosy woodburning stove alongside gas central heating. Makes the cottage warm and inviting year-round.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Everything you need including dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer and microwave. Guests consistently praise how well-stocked it is.

Welcome Treats

Owners provide a welcome pack with snacks, juice, wine and chocolates. One guest even received a fabulous vegan gift pack.

Getting To Myrtle Villa

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

Myrtle Villa is located on the fringes of Knighton, easily accessible from the A4113. The cottage sits on a narrow lane with off-road parking for one car. Note that the parking space can be tight for larger vehicles.

By Train

Knighton station on the Heart of Wales line is just a short walk from the cottage. Regular services run to Shrewsbury and Llandrindod Wells, making this an excellent car-free option for walkers.

Off-road parking for one car

Knighton station (0.3 miles)

Additional free parking in nearby public car park

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Powis Castle and Gardens

Distance: 28 miles

SY21 8RF

Ludlow Castle

Distance: 13 miles

SY8 1AY

Hay-on-Wye

Distance: 23 miles

HR3 5BX

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 0.2 miles

LD7 1EA

Kinsley Wood

Distance: 0.1 miles

LD7 1DT

Owain Glyndwr's Way

Distance: 0.3 miles

LD7 1EN

Knighton Supermarket

Distance: 0.5 miles

LD7 1EN

Knighton Butcher

Distance: 0.5 miles

LD7 1EN

Local Farm Shop

Distance: 0.6 miles

LD7 1DL

Knighton Railway Station

Distance: 0.3 miles

LD7 1DU

Radnor Ring Cycling Route

Distance: 0.1 miles

LD7 1EA

River Teme

Distance: 0.05 miles

LD7 1EA

Powis Castle and Gardens

Distance: 28 miles

SY21 8RF

Ludlow Castle

Distance: 13 miles

SY8 1AY

Hay-on-Wye

Distance: 23 miles

HR3 5BX

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 0.2 miles

LD7 1EA

Kinsley Wood

Distance: 0.1 miles

LD7 1DT

Owain Glyndwr's Way

Distance: 0.3 miles

LD7 1EN

Knighton Supermarket

Distance: 0.5 miles

LD7 1EN

Knighton Butcher

Distance: 0.5 miles

LD7 1EN

Local Farm Shop

Distance: 0.6 miles

LD7 1DL

Knighton Railway Station

Distance: 0.3 miles

LD7 1DU

Radnor Ring Cycling Route

Distance: 0.1 miles

LD7 1EA

River Teme

Distance: 0.05 miles

LD7 1EA

Is Myrtle Villa Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Myrtle Villa welcomes families with a travel cot and highchair provided. The enclosed garden is safe for children to play. Knighton offers easy walks suitable for young legs and the Heart of Wales railway line provides scenic train trips. Parents should note the stairs are narrow and steep with limited headroom at one point. The cottage is a great base for introducing children to walking.

For Couples

This cosy cottage offers couples a peaceful retreat with a woodburning stove and welcoming lounge. The spacious bathroom features a deep bath perfect for relaxing after walks. Enjoy the south-facing decking with garden furniture and barbecue. The owners provide a welcome pack with wine and chocolates. Walk hand-in-hand along Offa's Dyke or explore medieval Ludlow together. The tranquil garden overlooks the River Teme.

Pet Friendly

Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Myrtle Villa. The garden is fully enclosed and dog-secure, mentioned repeatedly by satisfied guests. Walk straight from the door onto Offa's Dyke Path and into Kinsley Wood. The enclosed porch is perfect for muddy paws. There's a bike shed for storage. Guests consistently praise the garden's security for dogs. An external WC adds convenience after muddy walks.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Myrtle Villa

The George and Dragon

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD7 1EN

Knighton Fish and Chips

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD7 1EN

The Horse and Jockey Inn

Located 0.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD7 1DT

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Myrtle Villa

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Myrtle Villa does not have a hot tub. The cottage does feature a spacious bathroom with both a deep bath and separate walk-in shower.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Myrtle Villa. The garden is fully enclosed and dog-secure with walks available straight from the door.

How many people does Myrtle Villa sleep?

The cottage sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. There's one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, both with exposed stone walls and wooden floors.

What parking is available?

There's off-road parking for one car, though the space can be tight for larger vehicles. Additional free parking is available in a nearby public car park.

Is the cottage suitable for children?

Yes, the cottage welcomes families and provides a travel cot and highchair. Note that the stairs are narrow and steep with a turn at the top.

What heating does the property have?

The cottage has gas central heating throughout plus a woodburning stove in the lounge. Gas and electricity are included in the rent.

How far is it to shops and pubs?

Knighton town centre is a 5-minute walk away with supermarkets, butchers and farm shops. The nearest pub is 0.4 miles from the cottage.

What's included in the rental?

Bed linen, towels, WiFi, gas and electricity are all included. The owners also provide a welcome pack with snacks, juice, wine and chocolates.

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Myrtle Villa Reviews

Jonathan

Very happy with the property just not very easy to park my range rover bit tight

A lovely, cosy and well appointed cottage. Lovely walks nearby, with the town facilities and shops a short walk away. Thank you for the goodies much appreciated. Very peaceful.

On arrival, the key safe was very difficult to open and I almost had to contact Sykes. There was dog poo all over the garden and it took ages to clean up so our dog was safe. The garden was a big disappointment. It was a shambles and the paths were unsafe. The house itself was clean and comfortable, although my partner had to clean out the drain in the shower tray to prevent the bathroom flooding. On departure, we couldn't open the key safe and had to contact Sykes to inform them. We will not book Myrtle Villa again.

Pauline

This was a gem of a cottage. It was very comfortable and well equipped. The owners had thought of everything including some treats which we enjoyed. The garden was lovely and very safe for our dog. The sun was shining all week so the patio was a welcome place to be. It was in a quiet area and although the train ran by the bottom of the garden it didn't cause any issues, in fact it was great to see. The town has lots of amenities and easy to get to other places. Walking was great and straight from the door. Would highly recommend the cottage.

Rebecca

Great location in a quiet street but close to the town centre. We were unlucky with the weather but the cottage was warm and welcoming. Lots of local walks and interesting places to visit. Would definitely return if in the area.

Joanna

Absolutely lovely quaint cottage. Very comfortable, well equippped and cosy. Quiet lane, and easy walk to town. Great base for walking, and the river is a haven for wildlife. Only issue was the small lawned area it was covered in dog faeces at least 8 piles! and so not useable for us. Presumably this is due to previous guests not picking up after their dogs, althought the wooden garden gate to the parking does not close properly. Would definitely stay here again, and thanks for the juice and nibbles!

Great, well equipped cottage with a large bathroom, 3 TV's, really comfortable place to stay, and everything you need, including a nice little garden with plenty of seating, we parked the wrong side of the cottage on next doors drive to start with but the lady there was friendly in informing us, great local pub not far away and good local fish and chip shop, really enjoyed our stay.

Jennifer

Lovely cottage, very welcoming, comfortable. And had everything we needed. Only mini gripe is that the garden was a bit overgrown with Wood Avens my pet peeve, as our dog inevitably ends up covered in the seeds!, but it's such a persistent plant that I'm not surprised. Otherwise a fantastic holiday, and would heartily recommend the cottage.

The property is lovely and has a very tranquil garden. Pubs and shops are just a 5min walk away. Owner has made lots of effort to ensure that guests have everything they need, including leaving some nice nibbles thank you!.

Nice quaint cottage,easy to get warm,comfortable,very nice garden,only stayed 4 nights,but plenty of walks from the door and a couple of nice pubs in knighton.

Bridget

Myrtle Villa is a great house with a lovely, secure garden. The house was comfortable, clean and well equipped with lots of attention to detail. It has the best ever shower cubicle! Parking was fine for us with a Seat Arona. The house is located in an area of stunning countryside with great walks from the door. The train station is a five minute walk away and we caught a train twice to a nearby village and walked back.

Comfortable house, warm and well equipped. Only issue was steep stairs and the parking space was tight to manoeuvre into

Absolutely wonderful. The cottage was lovely and warm and cosy with a nice garden to watch the birds. Lots of enjoyable walks from the doorstep and loads to do further afield the Elan Valley is well worth a visit. Knighton itself has plenty of nice shops, pubs and places to eat. We will definitely be back soon!

Wanted for nothing. Lovely bathroom, excellent heating, kitchen very well equiped, nice garden, overall good cottage. Couple small negatives....slightly difficult manouvering to park an estate car and steep staircase for elderly. Apart from those minor points a very enjoyable stay and would thoroughly recommend.

Deborah

It's such a charming cottage, well stocked and good quality products. Only little thing that could be improved is the garden. It was a bit tricky to walk around with the amount of overgrown bushes. Thanks.

Lovely, clean and cosy cottage, conveniently located for exploring the Shropshire hills and the Welsh borders etc. The garden is lovely and totally secure for our dog Melvyn, who loved lying on the decking whilst we drank tea and unwound. Whilst there is a train line at the bottom of the garden, the trains are very few and never intrusive. Finally, thanks to the host for the fabulous vegan gift pack very unexpected and very much appreciated We all look forward to staying again in the near future!

Alison

We really enjoyed our stay. The location of the cottage is ideal for us, close to the Offa Dyke walking path, the shops and station. We appreciated the snacks left for us after a long drive from London. Also, the cleaning products provided after my request. I was able to sit in the lovely garden and enjoy the peace and quiet on several days. This was our second stay in 6 months. I am sure we will be back!

Jacqueline

Myrtle villa is a really cosy and comfortable cottage. We loved the great big bath, perfect for a long soak after walks. We really appreciated the goodies that were left for us, thank you. The garden is lovely, especially for our dog as it was fully enclosed. It was also great to be able to do walks with our dog straight from the cottage and Knighton is a lovely friendly town with good amenities.

Comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Geoffrey

Well fitted out with plenty of information and maps of the area. The stairs are rather steep for old knees!

A lovely relaxing cottage, that wed like to return too!

Lorraine

We had a comfortable stay but there were a few little niggles. If you have any mobility issues, the stairs are narrow and quite steep with a turn at the top so care needs to be taken. Also the paths in the terraced garden were overgrown with vegetation but the patio was a lovely place to sit. The road outside is very narrow and the parking space is tight. There were no tea towels or hand towel in the kitchen and no hair dryer. It was a peaceful place to stay and the railway line was not a problem. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and thank you to the owners for the welcome gift of wine and chocolates and bread.

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Myrtle Villa, Knighton

About Myrtle Villa

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Fully Enclosed Garden

Walkers' Paradise

Spacious Bathroom

Woodburning Stove

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Welcome Treats

Getting To Myrtle Villa

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Myrtle Villa Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The George and Dragon

Knighton Fish and Chips

The Horse and Jockey Inn

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Myrtle Villa Reviews