About Oak Apple Cottage

Oak Apple Cottage sits in the heart of Nash Woods in Powys, right on the England-Wales border. This reverse-level cottage offers complete seclusion down a private track with spectacular views towards Presteigne. Off-road parking for six cars makes group arrivals simple.

The forest surrounds you completely. Woodland walks start from your door. Wildlife visits daily. At night the stars fill the sky. Presteigne is just 1.6 miles away with its black and white timbered buildings and independent shops.

The cottage sleeps six across three bedrooms. Two first-floor king-size rooms share the upper level with the main sitting room. A ground-floor twin bedroom has an adjacent bathroom with walk-in shower. The first-floor bathroom has a bath with shower over. An AGA range oven and woodburning stove add character to the well-equipped kitchen-diner and sitting room.

Visit Judge's Lodgings museum in Presteigne (1.6 miles, 5 minutes). Hergest Croft Gardens sits 8 miles away (15 minutes). Hay-on-Wye awaits 19 miles distant (30 minutes). Ludlow Castle stands 20 miles away (35 minutes).

Oak Apple Cottage suits families and dog owners wanting total peace. The one-acre secure garden gives dogs freedom to roam safely.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with woodburning stove
✓Aga range oven, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
✓Smart tv
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot and highchair available on request
✓Off-road parking for 6 cars
✓Extensive outside space with enclosed gardens with lawns, patio area, patio furniture and a fire pit
✓Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 1.6 miles, pub 1.5 miles
✓Note: check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
✓Please note: there are forestry works in the area for the remainder of 2025, but the property is not affected, and access will still be open for guests
✓Note property can accept arrivals on a friday and monday only

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Oak Apple Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Oak Apple Cottage during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Powys's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Judge's Lodgings Museum

Distance: 1.6 miles

LD8 2AD

Hergest Croft Gardens

Distance: 8 miles

HR5 3EG

Hay-on-Wye

Distance: 19 miles

HR3 5BX

Nash Woods Forest Trails

Distance: 0 miles

LD8 2NG

Mortimer Trail

Distance: 3 miles

LD8 2NL

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 4 miles

LD8 2PE

Presteigne Town Centre

Distance: 1.6 miles

LD8 2BE

Leominster Market

Distance: 14 miles

HR6 8DT

Ludlow Food Centre

Distance: 20 miles

SY8 2JX

Presteigne Bus Service

Distance: 1.6 miles

LD8 2BE

Leominster Taxis

Distance: 14 miles

HR6 8AA

Local Forestry Access

Distance: 0 miles

LD8 2NG

Judge's Lodgings Museum

Distance: 1.6 miles

LD8 2AD

Hergest Croft Gardens

Distance: 8 miles

HR5 3EG

Hay-on-Wye

Distance: 19 miles

HR3 5BX

Nash Woods Forest Trails

Distance: 0 miles

LD8 2NG

Mortimer Trail

Distance: 3 miles

LD8 2NL

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 4 miles

LD8 2PE

Presteigne Town Centre

Distance: 1.6 miles

LD8 2BE

Leominster Market

Distance: 14 miles

HR6 8DT

Ludlow Food Centre

Distance: 20 miles

SY8 2JX

Presteigne Bus Service

Distance: 1.6 miles

LD8 2BE

Leominster Taxis

Distance: 14 miles

HR6 8AA

Local Forestry Access

Distance: 0 miles

LD8 2NG

Is Oak Apple Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Children love the one-acre secure garden for games and exploration. Forest walks start from the door with wildlife spotting opportunities. The ground-floor twin bedroom suits younger guests. Presteigne sits just 1.6 miles away with shops and cafes. A travel cot and highchair are available. The fire pit provides evening entertainment and the balcony swing seat proves popular with all ages.

For Couples

Complete seclusion down a private track creates total privacy. The first-floor sitting room has spectacular views and a woodburning stove for cosy evenings. A balcony with swing seat overlooks the forest. Two king-size bedrooms provide comfort. The AGA kitchen suits romantic cooking. Woodland walks start from your door. Stargazing at night is exceptional with zero light pollution.

Pet Friendly

Two dogs are welcome with excellent facilities provided. The one-acre garden is completely secure with good fencing all around. Dog treats, towels and a padded cushion in the utility room await. Miles of woodland walks start from the door through Nash Woods. Guests confirm dogs can run safely off-lead in the garden. The utility room is perfect for drying muddy paws.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Oak Apple Cottage

The Corners Inn

Located 4.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY7 0LR

Radnorshire Arms

Located 1.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD8 2BE

The Riverside Inn

Located 8 miles from your accommodation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Oak Apple Cottage

Does Oak Apple Cottage have a hot tub?

No, this property does not have a hot tub. The cottage focuses on forest seclusion and outdoor space with a one-acre garden, patio with fire pit and balcony seating instead.

Is Oak Apple Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, two well-behaved dogs are welcome. The property provides dog treats, towels and a padded cushion in the utility room, plus a completely secure one-acre garden.

How many people does Oak Apple Cottage sleep?

The cottage sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. Two first-floor king-size rooms and one ground-floor twin bedroom provide flexible sleeping arrangements for families or groups.

What heating does the cottage have?

Oil central heating warms the entire property. A woodburning stove in the first-floor sitting room adds extra cosiness and guests provide their own logs to light it.

How remote is Oak Apple Cottage?

Totally secluded down a private forestry track with no neighbouring houses. You'll need a car as the nearest shop and pub sit 1.6 miles away in Presteigne.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

An AGA range oven, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer and dishwasher equip the kitchen. The utility room contains a washing machine and tumble dryer for longer stays.

Can I check in any day of the week?

No, Oak Apple Cottage only accepts arrivals on Fridays and Mondays. Check-in starts from 4pm and checkout is by 10am on departure day.

What outdoor space does the cottage have?

Approximately one acre of enclosed garden includes lawns, a gravelled area, patio with seating and a fire pit. A first-floor balcony with swing seat overlooks the forest views.

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Oak Apple Cottage Reviews

A lovely weekend at this fabulous clean, well equipped, comfortable house! We arrived during the heatwave so our time was spent mostly in the garden, sat on the comfortable chairs admiring the trees, listening to the birds and admiring the glorious view. We only took the dogs out for a walk in the forest early morning when it was cooler and didn't use the lounge atall due to the hot weather but it would be really nice in the cooler months with the log burner. Everything is provided and the welcome basket was amazing! Secure garden for the dogs even my chihuahuas, plenty of parking, a good vacuum cleaner etc and everything worked! Definitely one of the nicest holiday cottages we've stayed in and we've stayed in lots during the past 20 years! The peace and tranquility was wonderful...no neighbours, no noise..just quietness. A huge thank you to the caring owners who do everything they can to make this cottage so welcoming. We hope to return in the winter months and explore all of the surrounding footpaths!

Duncan

Lovely spot in woods, house well kitted out with everything you might need, garden secure and safe for dogs, lovely hamper on arrival thank you.

Darren

A wonderful peaceful idyllic property, a stunning veiw from the big garden, very comfortable with everything there that you need. And the dogs loved it there to!

Jackie

Immaculate cottage in a fabulous peaceful location. Stunning views across the valley down to the pretty town of Prestiegne which has a choice of shops and cafes and a lovely little art gallery. The cottage had everything we needed and was very tastefully appointed and a lovely little welcome pack. We had a minor issue with the hot water which was promptly resolved by the owners whilst we were out. This is a real gem of a place, one of the best we stayed with Sykes.

Suzette

Couldn't fault thus gorgeous cottage & the amazing garden, our dogs were in heaven. Views were great & deffinetly a relaxing break, hopefully we will return.

Michelle

We have spent the weekend at Oak Apple Cottage, A Beautiful property in Nash Woods, the house was wonderful, so spacious, it has everything you need, the welcome pack was so generous. We sat on the balcony taking in the outstanding view. The perfect house to recharge and relax. Great walks in the forest listening to all the different birds and seeing the fox. We hope to return later on in the year for a longer stay. The owners couldn't have been any more accommodating. Thank you so much Michelle and Kirk

Steven

It was our second stay. We loved it so much the first time that we had to return. Stunning scenery. Breathtaking. Complete peace and quiet. No neighbours, just birdsong. Perfect. The cottage itself is really clean, comfortable and cosy and warm. The beds were the most comfortable weve ever slept in. Lovely hot showers. And we all love the swing bench. Our dogs had a great time and they were safe and secure roaming the MASSIVE garden. Theres a lovely welcome basket and thoughtful greetings card on arrival. Such a lovely touch. Little extras like laundry and dishwasher tablets, plus shower gels and as much wood that you need for the log burner and fire pit. Presteigne is such a lovely, welcoming little village. Once again, we were sad to leave and hope to continue returning.

A return visit, simply exceptional! House, facilities, situation and view are wonderful. It really is a gem. Thank you.

Damien

Had a lovely time away, so quiet and peaceful highly recommended

We went to Oak Apple Cottage to recharge our batteries and came away feeling much more refreshed. The secluded location was perfect for us and we loved being right in the forest lots of wildlife around so maybe take some binoculars. The balcony was great for sitting outside, even if it was raining as it was undercover, and taking in the view. We had everything we needed but still enjoyed a walk down to Presteigne for a stroll around. It was nice to return and light the fire though

Graham

Beautiful property in tranquil setting exceptional spacious property in Nash ... Beautiful property in tranquil setting exceptional spacious property in Nash woods loads of walks on doorstep surrounding areas so much to see if you want to leave everything behind and relax this is the place the welcome pack was very thoughtful and after our first night we felt so privileged to share this wonderful special place thank you

We had a fabulous family weekend at Oak Apple Cottage. It was set in the most beautiful woods and there were plenty of walks and runs for us all. We also walked into Presteigne which is a pretty village. We had a fantastic carvery at The Corners Inn Kingsland. The cottage was very well equipped with all appliances and the cottage was very comfortable from the sitting room to beds. I would highly recommend Oak Apple Cottage for a true get away from it all with a touch of luxury too. Thank you!

We have just returned from a fantastic Christmas holiday at Oak Apple Cottage and wow did it deliver. The place is stunning if your looking for complete isolation away from the tussles of everyday life this is it! Countless muddy walks with the kids in the forest, the odd encounter with people who are so friendly. Absolutely amazing we will definitely be returning and cannot recommend enough.

We had a lovely time at Oak Apple Cottage. The cottage was very cozy and it had everything you needed for a relaxing break. We loved the remote location of this property too. It had beautiful views and listening to all the birdsong in the mornings was lovely and relaxing. The garden was big too and safe for dogs to run around. We didnt let ours in the garden though because it was wet and didnt want to keep cleaning them but this garden would be beautiful in the warmer months. The owners left a lovely hamper for us which was gratefully received! We would return to this property

Lovely comfortable cottage in an amazing private location off the forest path. Spectacular views, lovely dog proof garden. Perfect for walks through the forest or into Presteigne for the pubs, restaurants and shops, watching a wide variety of birds in the valley and stargazing at night. For us the only thing that could be improved is perhaps a bigger TV and maybe some sort of hifi in the lounge. Would be a nice addition for the evenings, as it is a lovely room to relax in. Really not an issue though and already want to go back!

Superb cottage with every amenity you could need. Beautiful location with a view to die for. Will return some day and enjoy more time in this wonderful cottage.

A very impressive 'cottage' more a detached house truly amazing outside and inside! plenty of parking space if more than one car Extremely well furnished and excellent heating of the whole house. I would not hesitate in recommending this property for a holiday. Lots of useful information on the local area supplied for your reference and a very very good welcome basket in the kitchen area on arrival. In conclusion I can only give it a maximum of eleven out of ten for everything. .

Rachael

Such a beautiful house in a beautiful location. The welcome hamper is so thoughtful and was much appreciated. We had a lovely week at oak apple cottage, perfect place for relaxing!

Angela

The cottage is in an ideal location for visiting this lovely area a short walk from Presteigne surrounded by lovely views and forest. Plenty of offroad parking, a one acre garden and everything you need for a perfect stay.

Loved our stay at Oak Apple Cottage. If you like to get away from it all then it's the perfect destination. Such an idyllic and peaceful setting. It was perfect for our 2 Labradors with the enclosed garden but they also had Nash woods for longer walks. The property was equipped with everything you could need. The best rental property we have stayed in yet. Thankyou.

Gorgeous Cottage. Beautiful scenery and soo tranquil. Hamper was a nice Welcome. Would love to stay again.

Georgina

The property was exactly as described. Very comfortable. Very well appointed. And the views were amazing. Dogs loved the huge garden which was totally secure having 2 hunting dogs that was very important to us. Information about trips out and restaurant suggestions were great. Only downside was it was very remote so a long way from everything. Car absolutely esessential. If you love peace and quiet and no neighbours its perfect.

A really lovely cottage in a perfect location. The views are great, and its even better that there are no other houses nearby. Our dogs loved the huge garden and daily walks in the woods. The cottage has everything you need and more, and is very comfortable. We loved sitting on the balcony, taking in the views. On arrival at the cottage we found a very generous hamper which was gratefully received. The cottage is in a great location to visit some nearby beautiful villages and small towns. We plan to return in the future as we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.

Steven

Beautiful property in a lovely location, best we have stayed in. would love to return

Wonderful cottage, just as described. Very comfortable and well equipped with spectacular views. Our dog loved the enclosed garden, as did we! It is well situated very peaceful but Presteigne with its shops and pubs, is only about a mile away. We would love to return.

The house, garden, facilities and location were perfect for us and the dogs. We felt at home as soon as we arrived. The welcome goodies were so thoughtful. Even the dogs had their own treats ,towels and a with such a huge safe garden they had a ball. The weather was hot and sunny so apart from a walk to the village and a visit to Ludlow we stayed put and relaxed on the wonderful patio and balcony. Walks from our door into cool woods...perfect. We will be back. Thank you.

The cottage and the large secure gardens for us and our two dogs was every thing that we were expecting. The kitchen is fully equipped and the essentials hamper awaiting on arrival was a lovely touch from the owners. The views and the sound of birdsong made a great setting we had a relaxing short break and will look to re book in the future. If there was anything I would say to get a few more board games and maybe cards for the ones that want to stay in. Thank you for making our stay an enjoyable one

Sherell

Stunning location well equipped with everything even for the dogs. Really enjoyed the weekend and the weather was good as well, would highly recommend to anyone and lovely walks around the area.

Adrian

Lovely property in fantastic location . Lots to do within short drive and great forest walks from the property itself . Plan to return .

Good standard of cleanliness and well equipped kitchen and utility room with plenty of crockery cutlery and utensils. Lovely position and great open space with good fencing all around which made it ideal for dog Unfortunate that water quality was uncertain and need to boil water or use bottled water was a nuisance Water pump and oil heating was quite noisy and was a little intrusive overnight particularly if anyone ran a tap or flushed toilet but we got used to it Overall probably the best holiday cottage we have stayed in and made for a very enjoyable and restful stay

Beautiful cottage in an absolutely stunning setting. Lovely woodland walks surrounded by nature, lovely little town with cafs and individual shops. We visited Hay on Wye and Ludlow and also paid a visit to the small breeds farm park mainly to see the owls. Hergest Gardens are also worth visiting.We had everything we needed in the cottage, beds were comfortable so slept well. If you're looking for a get away from it all peaceful break then you won't find better than this.

Lovely cottage in an idyllic setting. Perfectly peaceful aside from the sounds of nature, with walks in the woods from direct from the property. Secure garden for four legged companions, well equipped kitchen, cottage was clean and tidy, we had a perfect tranquil stay.

A beautiful, spacious, well equipped house. In a spectacular setting. The swing seat, and balcony were an added bonus. The garden is glorious and woodland walks a plenty in such a peaceful setting. Yet easy access to the town and exploring further afield. The hamper was great. Thank you. We had the best time!

We have just returned from our week away at Oak Apple Cottage, and from us townies I would say saying here is a once in a lifetime experience. You have a key to the forestry gate and as the only car travelling down the track apart from the rare forestry vehicle you are totally secluded! Heaven! The views are breathtaking and the walks and garden are superb for dog walks. The house is extremely well equipped and warm! A lovely welcome basket on arrival was a treat. And the owner was very easy to contact even when we locked ourselves out!!! we will return.

We were very impressed with the property as we booked Oak Apple Cottage to go somewhere a bit quieter that would also be very dog friendly and we were not disapointed. The property was very warm even though the temperature outside wasn't. Our dog loved the outside space as would any dog!. The welcome hamper was a nice touch as well. We really, really enjoyed our stay.

Richard

Beautifully maintained property and surroundings. Saffron and Michael have provided a fantastic cottage experience. We were welcomed with a lovely welcome pack of treats and excellent guide book that gave us lots of ideas for activities for our family. Warm messages of concern we received because of some high winds were really gratefully received. We will be back to enjoy this wonderful corner of the world. Thank you Oak Apple.

Lovely house in great, secluded location. Very comfy furnishings and generous welcome hamper. Really enjoyable holiday and friendly helpful hosts.

Claire

Oak apple cottage was fantastic. We had a lovely family break and wanted for nothing. The cottage, beds, showers, kitchen, space to relax inside and outside as well as the location were all perfect. The welcome bundle was incredibly indulgent and gratefully received. We had some great walks in the forest, down to the village and in the local area. I cant see how you could have a bad stay here, if it wasnt already booked up wed be staying here as much as possible!

Stuart

Fabulous, just fabulous! ! Absolutely loved our 4 night stay here, perfect location to get away, unwind and be amongst nature. The cottage is very spacious, with good sized bedrooms equipped with comfortable beds and lovely cosy bedding. The kitchen is superbly well stocked with everything you will need and all of really good quality which makes such a difference. The living area is very roomy with comfortable sofas and chairs with such a wonderful view across towards Presteigne, easy to see why this is upstairs rather than downstairs. The utility room is really useful, especially if you have a four legged friend that needs to dry off after a long walk, kindly equipped with a padded cushion and a jar of doggy treats

Michael

Excellent holiday, the accommodation was exceptional and in a perfect location with superb views. . The owners made us feel very welcome, and ensured that we had a lovely vacation. Lovely welcome pack as well! Thank you very much, would recommend 100

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Oak Apple Cottage, Presteigne

About Oak Apple Cottage

Need To Know

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Oak Apple Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Is Oak Apple Cottage Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Corners Inn

Radnorshire Arms

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Frequently Asked Questions

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