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Deer House - cosy cottage in Wales for max. 4 people

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
machynlleth, WLS
  • Tan y Coed
    13 min drive
  • Centre for Alternative Technology
    14 min drive
  • Climachx Mountain Bike Trail
    16 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Deer House - cosy cottage in Wales for max. 4 people

The house is located on the south side of the Snowdonia National Park and is an end of terrace house which, back in 1826, was a weavers cottage.
The Snowdonia National Park is 5 miles away. Other attractions are the Centre for Alternative Technology, Nature Reserves, Talyllyn Railway, Devils Bridge and seaside Aberdovey and Borth. There are superb footpaths for walkers and trails for mountain bikers. The house sleeps four people - there is a double bed upstairs with a single blow up bed and a sofa bed in the sitting room. The house offers clean, basic facilities and there is an excellent cleaner who cleans at the start of your stay and at the end. All linen and 4 towels are provided, but do bring extra towels if you require them. We provide cotton sheets and a comfortable beds.

The staircase is a typical cottage style and is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties.

Children are very welcome but as there is a cottage style staircase, please do make them aware that they must walk and not run up and down the stairs.

This is a clean, simple Welsh cottage in a beautiful area close to much of the best of Wales. If you are looking for well placed accommodation with lots of traditional features then this is the perfect little cottage for your stay. Light the fire when you arrive and the atmosphere is delightful.

The house has a small front garden, a patio at the back and a large side garden. The house is in an ideal area for exploring the Snowdonia National Park.

There is a store of logs which you are welcome to use.

There are a number of very good restaurants in the area and lots of beautiful picnic spots. I can send you a list of interesting places to visit, fantastic picnic spots and spectacular scenery.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 12 minutes by car from Eryri National Park and 10 minutes from Owain Glyndŵr Centre
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Machynlleth cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Gilly Marshall

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non-smoking only

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets are welcome.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: children welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Deer House - cosy cottage in Wales for max. 4 people Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property. It’s beautiful and has everything you need including wood and blankets to keep warm if needed. Lovely garden and a quiet area. It is cold in there (even in August) so maybe take slippers with you! We can’t wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not happy with property
First impressions of the property on arrival was disappointing with rubbish on the floor on the front garden. The property does state it's basic but it would be a bonus if it was clean. The sofa was dirty. The living room was dull and dingy and a larger TV would be beneficial. The kitchen units were OK as long as you don't mind spiders webs and spiders inside as you open the doors. The cooker was disgraceful and needs desperately replacing. The property is very isolated and a car is a must if you want to eat. The nearest pub was approximately 2.5 mile away and a shop was not seen during our stay within a reasonable distance. Due to our disappointment we only stayed 1 night instead of 2. I would not recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zbigniew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The style of this old cottage with stone walls.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

hayley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Need to secure the gardens
Lovely little cottage and we loved the fire,the only down side was the gardens not dog friendly not secure couldn't leave them off theyre leads as we where right on a busy main road.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Mandy R.

Deer Cottage
Enjoyed our break and it was a good base to explore from so we really didnt spend much time at the cottage. It is as described ...very basic, but it was enough for our 3 nights. It's perfect size for 2 but a bit cramped with 4 as you have to use the sofa bed. So that really left us struggling to chill out after a long day walking/exploring. We would end up sitting on the dining rooms chairs. The bedroom upstairs is very spacious and the bed is lovely and comfy. Bathroom has been recently done and is small. As one previous review noted - no mirror and there was plenty of wall space for one. Overall a nice little break for us all and fortunate with the weather too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
A perfectly quaint and cosy little welsh cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wales Holiday Cottage
A nice little cottage in a quite part of mid Wales, just on the bottom edge of the Snowdonia national park. A nice little base for getting out and about. We used it for one week and would use it again. A car is a must as this is a very quite location with easy access to local villages and towns. The cottage has everything in it that you would require for a holiday. A nice little patio area to enjoy a glass of wine or two with an evening meal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

dina t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short family holiday
Thanks a lot! We very much enjoyed staying in your lovely cottage. Would definitely recommend!

8/10 Good

Claire W.

Lovely, relaxing week
Just what we needed. It was better than we expected. Cosy and relaxing. We would love to go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Julie D.

Very Poor
Unclean, uncared for property, it’s furnishings and it’s garden. Hugely disappointed with this “holiday cottage”. It lacks basics such as a bathroom mirror, kitchen supplies, a place to hang clothes, bins, hand towels and I could go on. There was nothing upon arrival apart from a carton of UHT milk which went straight in the cupboard with the old lumpy olive oil. I don’t think the owner is interested in ensuring guests are satisfied judging by previous comments left in the guest book.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Louisa L.

Big on history, small on comfort
The idea behind this cottage is lovely. No WiFi, sparsely furnished and equipped but a tiny yet beautiful 1820s Welsh weavers’ cottage with sensitive renovations which allow the original features of the property to live on. If you are looking for a quasi monastic getaway from it all, this is your place. However, be aware of the following if you also like a modicum of comfort! In December it is very cold and laboursome to heat. The cottage management company, ‘Safe as Houses’ had cut a gap off the bottom of the front door, to accommodate a rising tile. This meant that we had to roll up a rug to plug the gap and keep the winter wind out. There are electric heaters in each room which work after a while but you are not permitted to leave these on when you go out, meaning that if you go out for the day, you will return to a freezing property. The wood burning stove is lovely, but of course takes time to get going and the heat it gives out is marred by the draughts. Even sitting on the sofa in the evening with the electric heater on and the stove, we wore our coats... The kitchen is a no go area. We did have the oven on, but again you would need coats and fingerless gloves to prepare food comfortably. The TV did not work and there were no instruction manuals for any appliance. We weren’t that bothered about TV but on the second night we fancied watching the news and weather. We spent time troubleshooting with Google before phoning the cottage owner in London who referred us to Alan, the cottage manager at Safe as Houses. Unfortunately he was on holiday but he was helpful and sent a local man, Darren round to see if he could fix it. It took him a good 20 minutes as the small TV is old and even he couldn’t understand it! Luckily, he was charming and a self confessed nerd who loved a challenge and was determined that us two females would get to watch a bit of TV. (Not the cosy, quiet evening we had planned though) The lighting in the cottage is inadequate for reading etc, especially as one of the bulbs had blown and none of the replacement bulbs matched the fitting. There are no wardrobes but hangers are provided which worked for us. No shop or pub in the village,so do come with basic provisions if you are travelling from far away - you won’t have a pint of milk waiting for you in the fridge to welcome you. We had an 8 hour journey to get there, but luckily had brought milk and firewood with us. We still had a lovely time though!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Cosy cottage Excellent position
The cottage was well appointed with the basics. Bed had a good mattress, cleanliness was good. The wood burning stove was compliant and efficient and it was comfortable even for an October stay. The position in Commins Coch has many good paths and lanes with excellent views, good access to Glendowrs way and is near by many places worthy of visiting.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Emma P.

Beautiful location. Basic cottage.
Nice little cottage in a beautiful location. Nothing supplied. Would have been nice to at least have had milk in the fridge. Every other self catering accommadation i have stayed in have provided a welcome supply of food. We ran out of loo roll within a day. The garden out back was unusable & although dog friendly was not dog safe. It was a lovley cottage though & we really enjoyed the location & everything Wales had to offer. You could tell the owner did not live near by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A., Port Saint Lucie, Florida, US

Charming, Cozy Cottage in Gorgeous Locale
My son and I LOVED our stay in the cottage. It is located in Commins Coch, a quiet neighborhood surrounded by gorgeous hills and fluffy sheep. Many great walks in the area, and the bus stop is literally across the street. The nearby village of Machynlleth is delightful. The cottage is modern in its facilities, but has wonderful 19th century charm. The kitchen was perfect for us, and we Ioved having a fireplace in the living room. The owner is very pleasant, incredibly helpful, and quick to respond to queries. Overall, one of the loveliest stays I can remember!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Michael B.

Enjoyed the cottage location is good
The cottage is lower cost than many and the quality is possibly reflected in the price. Everything you would expect to find is as advertised although it is basic. There was only one towel each and the cottage was difficult to keep warm
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

A Perfect Retreat
Situated just south of Cadair Idris and close to Snowdonia National Park Deer House is a perfect retreat for those wanting a break from the stresses of modern life. Clean and comfortable the cottage is perfect for couples, one bedroom, a lounge, bathroom and kitchen. the wood burner provided more than enough warmth during our stay and the basic kitchen facilities were more than adequate for cooking every night for 2 weeks. The small hamlet boasts a bunch of friendly neighbours and the proximity of Machynlleth allows for regular visits to replenish supplies. We loved our time in in Deer House and will be returning.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Hetty M.

Cossy little cottage.
We had a lovely stay with our two dogs.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dave A., Sheffield

Lovely
Nice clean very cosy cottage with an amazing log fire
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Relaxing stay
Lovely cosy little cottage, perfect for a couple. We really enjoyed our stay and walked miles in the beautiful surrounding mountains and valleys. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little cottage
We enjoyed are stay in the cottage. All in all everything one needs. It was beforehand clear that it is small, no WiFi and no high quality TV only a small one, from our side no problem, because we went out to see the countryside and didn't stay all day in, and in the evening we were tired. Only the stairs from the bedroom can be a bit challenging, especially if one needs to go to the toilet in the night :) The garden is more than enough for a dog and we only went out together with our dog, so also no problem with escaping. Nice neighbours... Should we come around again to that area, we would try to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Hennie v.

Knus
Klein, maar gezellig huisje. Ruime slaapkamer, zonder kledingkast. Grote zitbank in de kamer met gezellige kachel. Badkamer met ligbad (douche mogelijkheid) en wastafel, geen spiegel met verlichting. Douchewater-temperatuur vrij moeilijk te regelen. Ruime keuken. Klein terrasje.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018