Just what the doctor ordered! So wonderful to be away from the hustle and bustle of life!! Straw Cottage made us sit back and just enjoy. Fabulous farm walks, loved Elan Valley and its stunning views. Lucky with the weather too 23degrees in October. who would have thought! Lovely to meet you Margot – thanks for the thoughtful things in the cottage – we will bring our friends next time!

We loved the stay at the Straw Cottage. since we had no technology we all read a lot more and chatted to each other more instead of parents isolating themselves on their phones! We also went everywhere using a map! We all enjoyed the hammock and river loads and we saw many bats. It was weird because we would all look for light switches!! The treasure hunt was so fun! The nature around was beautiful!!! Our dog loved roaming in the woods and jumping through the bushes and splashing in the river!!  We loved our stay.  Thank you.

We love Straw Cottage so much, this was our 3rd stay. We always feel so relaxed and never want to leave. Despite the weather we still enjoyed our days, playing in the stream walks, Elan Valley and visiting the towns. Muffin (our dog) loves being able to roam free and curl up on our laps whilst we sit outside on the veranda. Thank you for having such a beautiful place, we will be back.

What a beautiful cottage. Sadly we weren’t blessed with good weather but when we did get out the rain eased. Would love to come back and explore the farm more. Benny loved mooching around in the wood behind the cottage and dozing in front of the fire in the evening. We spent one evening watching a bat flitting about in front of the veranda. Heard a tawny owl a few times but no fox or hare for us. The cottage is fantastically well stocked and so comfy a real home away. We spent most evenings just gazing at the fire and looking across to the hill. Check out the stars! We will return.

Lovely, lovely time at Straw Cottage. Lovely walks for our dog ‘Churchy’. Lots of places to visit. Not enough time to do them all.  All the locals were extremely friendly. Super little lake down hill from the Golf Course. Fantastic views wherever you looked. Hosts were very helpful. Will definitely be back.

I really enjoyed staying in this sweet little house. The Straw insulation was effective and keep us warm. It suggests lots of things to explore. Me and mum (me is Thomas) enjoyed exploring the woods on the trail. I didn’t want to leave! Bye bye Straw House

We had such a wonderful time staying in the Straw Cottage. We will all feel completely refreshed. An owl came to greet us on the first morning, right outside the bathroom window, which was pretty special. We rode the pedalos on the lake, drove to the Elan Valley which was beautiful, had a day at the Show Caves and Dinosaur Park, all absolutely amazing. The landscape is so stunning here, the driving around is such a pleasure. Also had so much fun exploring the woods and fields nearby and the kids loved the treasure hunt! We wish we’d stayed an extra few days, feel sad to be leaving so soon.

What an excellent find! Such a beautiful and idyllic place to finish our holiday. Being completely immersed in nature (off the grid) has been so good for the kids, playing in the river to BBQs on the veranda to evenings of candlelit UNO, every day has been special. A little “UK summer weather” also didn’t get in the way, visiting Elan Valley, Brecon, Rhayader, Devils Bridge and an excellent 10Km walk from our doorstep. Thanks for having us and hope the next visitors enjoy it as much as we did.

Thank you for such a great few days in nature, the sound of the birds and stream were delightful. It was great to explore the countryside. The cottage itself was so lovely, perfect to snuggle up to read and watch the fire whilst feeling totally “off grid”. We wished we could have stayed longer

We have had the best stay – nice to switch off and really enjoy nature. We ate every single meal outside (even in the rain) and our Margot loved watching all the “sheepies” and the red kites. We had everything we needed – thank you so much.

Special grandparent time whilst Mummy & Daddy at Glastonbury!! Absolutely fabulous long weekend, magical. We never left the cottage! Sad to leave, but will be back.  Thank you so so much Anthony & Margot.  The treasure hunt was ace. It is the best place ever – Harry & Charlie

We had a magical stay at Straw Cottage.  Thank you! Everything was perfect. We can’t wait to return.

We enjoyed our stay. We had some really nice walks around the farm. Playing in the stream was good fun, we made paper boats and watched them in the stream. Also we had smores and BBQs.  The treasure hunt was lovely.  Thank you for the stay.

We have had such a wonderful time at the Straw Cottage. Peaceful, relaxing and just what we were after. Hoping to return in the not too distant future. What a lovely part of the world.

What a lovely peaceful weekend for our 1st anniversary. Loved walking in the area, lounging on the grass and quiet nights in front of the fire. Snow loved exploring the grounds and we all enjoyed this little gem cottage! Thank you and hopefully be back some day.

Thank you for a wonderfully peaceful week-end. Lovely place to come back to after a day of exploring.  Great walks around Elan Valley & Gilfach Nature Reserve. We really enjoyed switching off, bbq’ing in February (!!) and having some drinks and playing games in front of a roaring fire. Thank you!

Thank you for the most amazing time.  It could not have been more magical or closer to what we wanted – more than expected! Already thinking about our return.  ‘Not all those that wander are lost’

Magical, peaceful , luxurious weekend – we completely fell in love with the cottage and no one wanted to go home. Mostly just stayed put exploring the fields and the woods, playing games in front of the fire, feeling snug and quiet and happy.  Thank you for sharing your little wonderland! I hope we’ll be back soon.

Margot, what magic you have created here and how special to share that with others. We’ve had the most amazing weekend at The Straw Cottage.  The grounds are like something from a fairy tale and we loved the sights on the walk into town. The Elan Valley was out of this world beautiful and we have loved every minute of our quality time together away from the outside world. Evenings by candlelight, red wine, monopoly and a roaring fire was every bit as romantic as we could have wished for. Can’t wait to come and stay again.

Thank you for a wonderful and relaxing stay in this picture perfect corner of paradise.  The cottage had everything we needed and more.  We will be back!

We’ve had the most magical, lovely time in the Straw Cottage.  Thank you for all the careful attention to detail to ensure our comfort. It’s been so much fun and we loved the treasure hunt – a challenge for adults and children alike! We’re going  home, well rested, just what we needed.  See you again!

It was quiet and peaceful with lots to see, lovely touch with kids treasure hunt, we will be back. P.S. Alice likes the woods & the park too and squirrels.

We’ve had a really amazing stay.  The peace and quiet and the views are second to none. It’s been lovely to have that mod-con disconnect as a family and the girls have loved exploring and having the freedom to roam by themselves knowing that they are safe.  They especially loved the treasure hunt, which was a lovely and personal touch. We’ve mostly stayed close to the cottage which has been more than enough. On our last night the sky treated us to clear skies, I’ve never seen so many stars!! Sleep came so easy in that dark!  Thank you Margot & Anthony, the cottage is superb and I’m sure we’ll be back again. P.S the Welsh cakes went down a treatx

We really enjoyed staying in the cottage. The candlelit evenings were amazing. We spent time playing cards and relaxing. Would recommend going to Hay-on- Wye – the Salad Project is so good and Brecon.

Thank you for  your hospitality. We had a lovely stay at your wonderful cottage despite the temperatures of +30C during the entire week! Though outside was so hot and sticky, inside was surprisingly cool! The children loved the wildlife around and cool night walks were very exciting after a long and hot day. Elan Valley is well worth the visit and so is the  Red Kite sanctuary. We also drove to the beach, to Aberystwyth on one of the hottest days so we got to go in the sea!  The lake in town is suitable for children, we got a paddle boat and had so much ice cream! Recommend walk and drive around the dams – amazing scenery! Absolutely in love with the peace and quiet of the location.

What a wonderful place! We’ve had an amazing time thanks. The cottage is lovely and in an amazing location. We watched the Red Kites being fed and the girls went for a hack at Underhill Riding Stables. Elan Valley was lovely with yet more stunning scenery. Gino’s pizzas were lovely and we highly recommend the Fforest Inn – lovely service with home made food and very dog-friendly!  Thank you very much for a much needed break.

Our favourite thing to do was dam the stream. When we took the dam away, it was so fast. the scenery was breathtaking and we loved the walks. Our favourite town nearby was Hay-on-Wye. I loved the bookshops. Thank you for letting us stay and we hope to come again soon.

We had the most wonderful stay – exploring bluebell woods, streams and lakes. We leave inspired to turn our screens off more at home! Thank you for a lovely stay.

Thank you for a wonderful stay at an amazing property.  It has been fantastic to get away from work, technology and general hustle and bustle.  The surrounding fields have made for some wonderful walks and the quiet and isolation made this trip magical. Thank you Margot for all your help (picking us up and getting us some food).  These sorts of trips are often impossible, or very difficult, without a car and you made it so much easier.

We’ve had a wonderful week here at Straw Cottage! Weather was a treat until the last evening but even then it was very relaxing and refreshing to listen to & watch the rain on the porch with a glass of wine.  Our boys first holiday together was a memorable one & Joseph loved his daily trips up and down in the ‘ellow wheelbarrow’. We did the treasure hunt, threw lots of stones in the stream and had daily visits to say hello to the ‘eep.  Didn’t travel too far as we just enjoyed the local area & made the most of lovely Llandrindod.  We will be back when baby Fred can enjoy it more too.  Although I think his favourite part was an afternoon nap in the hammock.  Lots of love the Chapmans.

Our first time at the Straw Cottage and we love it. We needed a break from busy London life and this is the perfect remedy. We have had five perfect days of weather and are leaving today in the rain. During our stay we have pond dipped, played simple games, visited Elan Valley and Red Kite feeding centre both about 20 minutes away and beautiful scenery. Most of us don’t get the chance of leaving our phones off and we have enjoyed it and not missed it.  It’s enabled us to really switch off and go back to basics, simple games, activities, fire pit and enjoying being a family, oh and flying a kite in the top field just before sunset. Who needs TV & phones. We love Straw Cottage and will be back. Enjoy your stay.  Thanks Margot.

Upon returning to the Straw Cottage, this time Poppy shouted “We are home!” This place really holds a special place in our hearts. We feel so relaxed. We visited Elan Valley, it’s a must!!  We met the fox this time which Poppy has named Flick. Thank you for having such a magical place Margot. We will be back again. xxx

We loved the Straw Cottage so much. It was the perfect holiday. We all enjoyed sitting by candlelight and eating our dinner in the garden. It was just what we needed to relax and take a break. Me and my sister loved the treasure hunt and the ponds in the stream. We found lots of Mayfly nymphs! We also found a dragonfly emerging from its casing by the stream. From Eliza & Matilda

We loved evvething but wat we loved the most was the hameck and the tresher hunt so much. And we loved throwing rocks in the stream it was so much fun. By Iris 6yrs

Straw Cottage is just what we needed – a perfect, cosy, relaxing break from the real world.  We loved lighting the fire and candles for cosy evenings, watching birds from the veranda and soaking up the peace and quiet.  Huge thanks to Margot & Anthony for generously thinking of all the little extras and making our stay so comfortable. It was lovely to meet you both.  We didn’t go far – no need! But really enjoyed Erwood Station gallery and cafe.  Highlights were watching the kite and seeing a fox from the cottage.  Thank you!

Fantastic stay in an amazing part of the world. Beautiful weather for the first two days – explored Elan Valley and enjoyed watching the wildlife – red kites, foxes and sheep(!) from the front porch.  The cottage was perfect and exactly what we needed for a few days away from the stresses of everyday life.  Thank you Margot – we look to visiting again in the future.

Wonderful stay at The Straw Cottage, so peaceful away from modern technology & traffic noise, surrounded by beautiful nature. Redstarts in the trees outside, heard a cuckoo calling and we spotted hares in the fields on our evening walks. Everything perfectly cosy in the cottage, can’t wait to come back.

Wow! What a beautiful and magical place to stay.  A perfect place to stay to ‘get away & recharge’ from all the craziness of our day to day lives. Our daughter Poppy absolutely loved it here, finding treasure in the stream and an Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday. Our dog Muffin enjoyed the freedom to roam the area.  The cottage is just right, no changes needed. We wished we had booked longer! Thank you, we will be back!  The Fforest Inn is great for a Sunday carvery, very friendly staff and your dog can also have a bowl of dinner!

We had a lovely weekend for celebrating my birthday. It was cold at night but we enjoyed learning to get the wood burner going to stay warm. The sunshine in the day made for excellent outdoor time with a toddler and a baby. Thanks Margot and Anthony for being so friendly, letting us charge our car and showing Asher the tractor.  We didn’t even see that much of the area because it was great to hang around nearby. Looking forward to another visit!

We experienced the  Straw Cottage in Storm Eunice but still managed to stay cosy and warm. It was lovely not to have the outside world to interfere with quality family time. We would definitely come back and explore the local area more. 5 star review from the Davies family.

Arriving in the dark and settling in to the Straw Cottage by candlelight was magical. In the morning we couldn’t wait to see where we’d come and weren’t disappointed.  The kids have loved it here – as have we. Thank you!