Thank you for a glorious long weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the south east. We all loved the Straw Cottage – so brilliantly thought out in every detail and so inviting, not to mention the welcoming flowers and scones! The surrounding area is spectacular too. We enjoyed the Elan reservoir so much as well as local walks around the farm and to Howey and Llandrindod Wells. Thank you again and hope to be back before too long.

Idyllic, magical with the bluebells out in the woods. Fantastic treasure hunt, loved hunting for creatures in the stream. Looking forward to coming back.

It was a wonderful breakaway from the hustle and chaos of everyday life. No electricity took us away from the beck and call of technology and being outside for three days, paddling the stream, lighting a bonfire and playing on the rope swing made for an idyllic few days away. We had one day of sunshine and couple of grey days but it mattered not, the cottage was brilliantly kitted out, the owners have worked hard to think of all the things that you might need to help switch off and slow down. Books, toys, fishing nets, plethora of games for kids and adults and hundreds of candles enhanced the feeling of peace and switching off. Our children loved it and although we have only been back for two days, our 3 year old has not stopped telling everyone (strangers included) about our holiday. A wonderful space and place for important family time. Thanks Margot.

Perfect back to nature break. The kids (& George)loved the freedom and we spent most of our time exploring outside. Highlights included den building, treasure trails,splashing in the stream, campfires, BBQs, kite-flying, a walk to the wind turbine and building fairy houses. In town we used the butchers, ate at Worth Your Salt and recommend Arvon Ales for beer lovers. Thanks Margot and Anthony. We will be back! My favourite was the treasure hunt and marshmallows on the campfire. Eleanora.

We arrived on Friday with glorious sunshine! We stopped by the Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre on our journey to the cottage which was enjoyed by all. This is well worth a visit. We have all enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere here at Straw Cottage and will be back! Daisy thoroughly enjoyed the treasure hunt and spotting a wide range of birds. The real fire and candlelight are so very relaxing. We have only been here for brief two night stay but it certainly feels like we have been here a little longer. Thank you for being so welcoming.

We came here to enjoy Joe’s 40th in one of our favourite places in Wales. The Straw Cottage was peaceful, wild and away from it all. We loved the swing, the stream, the candlelight and the friendly welcome from Margot. Hoping we’ll be back(we saw our first hare – really exciting!)
“The past 3 days have been AMAZING. We really enjoyed the swing and the treasure hunt. Our dog Banjo loved playing in the stream and the freedom” Lola aged 9 & Rosie aged 11.

We’ve loved every minute of our stay. The season is just starting to change and the colours are going to be fantastic. The Straw Cottage is beautifully built and the setting is idyllic. We have loved watching the Red kites and the other wildlife on the farm. We have actually done anything apart from stop, relax, recoup and enjoy the peace and quiet. There’s no need to be when it’s all here. It’s perfect, well done Margo and Anthony, cracking job 10/10. We will highly recommend the Straw Cottage.

What a wonderful place to have absolute off grid experience.  Thank you for making our stay so special. The children loved the treasure hunt, stream & nets and wonderful insects even fish. Exploring was what we all enjoyed. We have walked for hours and hours this week in wonderful weather.  The Red Kite feeding experience was quite something.  Loved the owls -Small breeds centre and farm just before the rain came. Second time at the National Show Caves. We have really settled here but hope to come back again and enjoy nature and relaxing as a family.

The Straw Cottage – a lovely cottage in a wonderful area, the babbling stream. sheep, birds, log fire made it impossible for us to want to leave. Thank you for this relaxing and peaceful retreat.

Dear Straw Cottage. I wish this could be my home. Thank you. Love from Ava and Layla.
Thank you for a wonderful holiday, this cottage is beautiful and peaceful, the girls had a wonderful time, thank you for the bonfire pit. We had a fantastic evening and the treasure hunt, it really was the best holiday ever.

We came to the Straw Cottage this time last year and couldn’t resist coming back for some more fun and adventures. Our second visit certainly did not disappoint! We’ve had such a relaxing, peaceful break away from day to day life and are a little sad to leave. The Straw Cottage has everything you need and the setting is just magical. Thank you Margot and Anthony. You really have something special.

We’ve had a wonderful stay in the Straw Cottage. The girls loved exploring, going on walks at dusk (and seeing the bats) as well as the swing. Thank you for the great treasure hunt. We did it first thing and the girls were amazed! The Rare Breeds Farm was a good recommendation too. It was fantastic hearing all the owls at night. The girls also loved playing with all the toys, especially the horse! Thanks for a great stay,getting away from it all.

We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at the Straw Cottage. Surrounded by the peace and quiet and being able to completely switch off to every day life. Loved coming back to warm fire and playing games at the table, rather than just sitting in front of the TV. We would like to say a huge thank you to our hosts for a very warm welcome and recommending the Elan Valley. Beautiful scenery! We hope to return in the future.

My girls (age 7 & 3) absolutely loved the treasure hunt, roasting marshmallows and exploring the grounds. We had such a lovely time and really managed to “switch off”. We didn’t miss the mod cons at all!! We also enjoyed visiting the dams in the Elan Valley. We really do hope to visit again and will most certainly recommend the Straw Cottage to friends and family. THANK YOU!!

This was our second stay (and, hopefully, not the last by a long way) at Straw Cottage and we loved it just as much this Spring as last Summer. It is the best place I’ve ever found to give ourselves a much needed break from the pressures of modern life, yet it is still comfortable, cosy and just lovely. We kept nice and warm on the squashy sofas around the log burning stove in the evenings and played many family board games. During the day, we made outdoor fires in the fire pit, the kids and the dog played in the stream and the woods and rode their bikes, while the adults relaxed on the porch with books, magazines and guitar playing. And we all love the tree swing! Thank you to the lovely hosts, Margot and Anthony, for providing such a wonderful holiday experience.

Thank you for a lovely stay in a beautiful setting. The children loved the treasure hunting and pond dipping. The grown ups became a little bit obsessed with bird spotting!!! We saw lots of lovely animals and flowers. Having no electricity was a novelty and not an issue. Thank you.

The perfect getaway from “hustle” of normal life, in a beautiful piece of heaven. Thank you Margot and Anthony for our wonderful week of rest at the truly magical Straw Cottage.

A great chance to switch off and relax with no time restraints. Great place to go out and explore from. Leola loved the stream and setting fire to everything sensibly! (Phil & Jen enjoyed this too). Many thanks, will love to come back sometime in the not too distant future with an extra one.  Thank you again.  Phil & Jen and Leola & Bam Bam. April 2021

Restful escape from busy ‘normality’. We had the most beautiful weather to enjoy the tranquil green surroundings. Breakfasts, lunch and evening meals on the veranda. It was so hot – like being on holiday in Greece – but with better scenery! Thank you for the beautiful vase of wild flowers on our arrival – a lovely welcoming touch.

3 days of peace, tranquility and reflection is exactly what we wanted over New Year. We have loved every minute. Being detached from everyday noise and distraction has been a great way to start a New Year. We shall return!!

Our 4th season here and each one as lovely as the previous. Looking forward to repeating it.  As many others have said it’s just a fabulously peaceful and tranquil place to completely unwind & switch off.  Many thanks Steve & Nikki April 2021

Bringing our children here to the Straw Cottage has been the most magical experience. A break from day to day life amongst the hills, woods and streams was exactly what we needed. We have created some special memories that will last forever. The cottage is beautiful and we had everything we needed. We hope to return one day for some more of the same! Thank you all at Ty Gwyn Farm for making us feel so welcome and for Anthony’s amazing introduction.

The Straw Cottage – what a great place to come for a very different New Year! The weather has been awful but we’ve enjoyed exploring the local area – the dams at Elan Valley are well worth a visit. It’s been fantastic to live without electricity for a few days, truly relaxing. The Drovers(Thai restaurant) in Howey is well worth a visit. Thank you for reminding us about what is important in life.