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.

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.

What a wonderful hidden gem the Straw Cottage is! We have all had a really relaxing break and the children have spent many happy hours playing and exploring the woods and stream. Lots of toasting marshmallows by campfire and ghost stories too! The children loved the treasure hunt -thank you for the treasure! It has been lovely to see them enjoying nature without missing technology. We will certainly be recommending the Straw Cottage to friends -many thanks for a lovely break.

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.

Our stay at ‘Straw Cottage’ has been one of adventure, tranquility and awe. From the beautiful Welsh countryside and rolling hills to den building, bonfires, kite flying, stream dipping and BBQs (every night!). We are reluctant to leave this amazing piece of paradise. We loved the seclusion, the feeling of being a million miles away from anywhere.. A big thank you to Anthony and Margot for making us feel extremely welcome to the farm. Elsie particularly loved seeing 3 hares scamper across the bridge (they were huge!) and the swing! and of course the treasure hunt!

Our stay at the Straw Cottage has been a lot of fun, we’re definitely going to miss the constant ‘baa’ of the sheep. We saw lots of Red Kites and a couple of hares during our stay. Mummy also saw an owl. The views are just amazing and there was just so much to do. The hoot of the owl will also be missed. Thank you Margot & Anthony for making us feel so welcome and supplying us with things to do. We discovered a love of chess! There was also constant games of Frustration.

Went beyond our expectations.
Each morning the sun comes up over the hills and you hear the stream, birds and sheep.
Our four year old absolutely loved it. She could play safely by the cottage running in the fields. She was so happy to walk to say hello to the sheep each morning and take her net to the stream.
Thanks to Margot for the Treasure hunt we had a great Saturday morning after breakfast following the clues.
For us as parents it was relaxing and even when it did rain the cottage was big enough for our daughter to play and there are toys available for children in the toy box.
It is very warm if you set the log fire to low and stays warm all night.
I would say there’s no reason to go anywhere else if you’re staying for a few nights like we did. So much space to walk around.
Anthony and Margot are very knowledgeable of the local area and pleasant to chat with.
We would definitely return as this is just what we like for a short break.  Steve, Deidre & Maeve May 2021

A fantastic get away from it all weekend at Straw Cottage. BBQs, den building, campfires – what more could you want?! Kids loved every minute.

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.

Thank you for a glorious holiday. It was our first family holiday a trois and it couldn’t have been more fun. The Straw Cottage and your farm are beautiful and peaceful, and Kit has had a whale of a time exploring! Thank you both for being so welcoming and kind.

No phones, no TV, no internet,no endless social media – total silence, complete relaxation and gorgeous weather. We found no reason to leave the immediate grounds for our long week-end celebrating our 4th anniversary. Thank you so much it was just what we needed.

The Straw Cottage, what a beautiful setting, far away from computers and electric gadgets. Beautiful cottage and surroundings. We loved the peace and quiet, the stream and the treasure hunt! Hours of board games by candlelight after a hard day’s trekking in amazing Mid Wales. A lovely magical setting, perfect for getting my boys away from their X boxes! Thank you Margot for thinking of everything.

We had a wonderful time at the Straw Cottage. It’s such a magical spot and the cottage is perfect. A great place to reconnect with nature and remember what really matters. Thank you.

The Ultimate Brain De-Tox! This was our second visit to the Straw Cottage at totally different times of the year and both occasions were absolutely brilliant. The total absence of traffic and general town noise was a total delight. The burbling of the stream and melodic chirping of the birds almost meditative. […]

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.

Two nights was not enough to enjoy how beautifully peaceful and homely this Straw Cottage is. Couldn’t wish for a better mini-break. Thank you to Suzanne for being so welcoming and friendly. Definitely hope to return in the summer! Thank you.

We felt so welcome from the moment we arrived and had a wonderful weekend! So many things to highlight! The river, den building, kite flying, the brilliant treasure hunt, bonfire night + yummy marshmallows and the excellent swing. Thank you for a lovely extended weekend and for ordering the glorious weather.

Thank you for a wonderful 4 nights at the Straw Cottage. The location is absolutely perfect. The scenery is amazing! The kids loved the fact that they could wander and discover freely. We’ve been to Devils Bridge, The Red Kite Feeding Centre(very impressive)and been for a long walk around the farm…got lost!All in all a lovely way to spend the week and we are all sad to leave. We will be back!

The Straw Cottage – beautiful little cottage with oodles of character. Wish we could have stayed longer as you can completely forget about the outside world. Margot and Anthony were lovely thanks for the flowers, Welsh cakes and all your recommendations. Hope to stay again some day.

Where do we start? What an amazing get away in the Straw Cottage. Who needs TV & WiFi, when you have a radio, torches and beautiful scenery? Great adventures for the kids and adults who thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful treasure hunt. This break was just what we needed as a family and provided special memories and bonding, the things you lose sight of during the busy and hectic family routine. The walks, log fire,candle light, meeting the horses, we could go on and on – we adored them all. Margot & Anthony gave us a very friendly and homely welcome and the flowers and Welsh cakes were an extra special touch. We cannot wait to come back to try the sunny weather as opposed to the wind and rain. Although the bad weather did add to the excitement, we would like to share different memories in the sun!!