Sycamore Lodge, Nantmel

Sycamore Lodge sits in the Mid Wales countryside near Rhayader in Powys. This ground floor property features three bedrooms sleeping six guests with two doubles and one twin. The lodge has an open-plan living area with a kitchen, dining space and sitting area with an electric woodburner-effect stove.

The location offers peace and quiet. You're surrounded by farmland with views across to distant hills. Bird feeders sit just outside the kitchen window. The property sits on a working farm with locally created nature trails starting from your door.

Inside you'll find oil underfloor heating throughout. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer-dryer and dishwasher. There's a Nespresso coffee machine. One bathroom has a bath with shower over. The lodge includes a Smart TV with FreeSat, DVD player and WiFi.

Outside there's a private six-seater hot tub on the decking with countryside views. The fully enclosed garden has lawn, deck furniture and a swing chair on the veranda. Off-road parking fits two cars. Elan Valley (8 miles, 15 minutes) has dams and walking trails. Rhayader town (4.3 miles, 10 minutes) has shops and cafes. The Red Kite Feeding Station sits nearby.

Sycamore Lodge works brilliantly for families and walkers wanting a secluded countryside retreat with excellent facilities and spotless accommodation.