Guests say
Cwmgilla Farm is a well-loved cottage in Knighton, praised for its peaceful location, spaciousness, and family-friendly amenities. Guests enjoyed the hot tub, games room, and the generous welcome hamper. The property offers stunning countryside views, ample space for groups, and a cosy atmosphere with a wood burner. Despite some maintenance issues, the overall experience is cherished, with many looking forward to returning.
The property generally receives high marks for cleanliness, with guests noting it as clean and well-presented. However, there were comments about flies and bird droppings on windows, which slightly affected the perception of cleanliness for some visitors.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful countryside, tranquillity, and proximity to Knighton. The scenic views and peaceful environment contribute to a relaxing stay, with easy access to local amenities and walking routes.
Guests found the property comfortable, with spacious rooms and cosy living areas. However, some guests mentioned that the mattresses and sofas could be updated for enhanced comfort.
The facilities, including the hot tub and games room, were popular among guests. Nonetheless, there were several mentions of maintenance issues such as a faulty shower and the need for updates, which suggests room for improvement in this category.
The welcome hamper was frequently mentioned and appreciated, indicating a high level of thoughtfulness from the hosts. It should be noted that such gestures, while common, may vary and are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Knighton 1.4 miles. A beautifully presented, detached farmhouse ideally located just a short distance from the bustling Welsh market town of Knighton, and close to the English border on the owner's 400-acre sheep farm. Tastefully furnished throughout to provide spacious, contemporary accommodation, this light and airy farmhouse is ideal for families and friends to spend a relaxing holiday together. The five first floor bedrooms have been thoughtfully furnished with sumptuous beds, crisp bed linen and views over the surrounding farmland. One double bedroom has the added benefit of an en-suite shower room, while the other guests have the choice of a further two bathrooms and a separate first floor WC.
The ground floor has a sitting room with reclining sofas and a warming woodburning stove, while the snug has patio doors to the front seating area. The well-equipped farmhouse kitchen boasts a Belling range cooker and a dining area that can seat all guests, making it the perfect place for a lazy Sunday lunch or a celebratory dinner. Guests can enjoy time in the games room playing table tennis, pool or a game of darts, or wander out to the hot tub and relax amongst the bubbles whilst taking in the views of the countryside beyond. Outside, the garden has space for outdoor games, the small paddock beyond the garden is available for ball games, or you can also enjoy a paddle in the stream running by.
The bustling town of Knighton is one mile away, where you can find many individual shops, tea rooms and pubs. Enjoy many walks from the doorstep, with Glyndwr's Way and Offa's Dyke running close by. All in all, a fantastic holiday cottage in a beautiful part of the country.
The charming market town of Knighton nestles amidst lovely countryside on the banks of the River Teme which straddles the English/Welsh border. This is a renowned location for walking, riding and cycling with Offa's Dyke actually passing through the town which hosts the Offa's Dyke Information Centre. Owain Glyndwr's Way also runs through the heart of the town and Radnor Forest and the 84 mile long Radnor Ring Cycling Route are also both close by. A wonderful location for exploring beautiful mid Wales, Shropshire and Herefordshire.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x super-king size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 2 x double (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
First floor basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility.
Sitting room (seats 7) with woodburning stove.
Snug (seats 4).
Games room with pool table, table tennis and darts.
Biomass central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric range cooker with oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 5 x TVs with Freeview, DVDs, CD/radio, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and fuel for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Ample off road parking.
Lockable bike storage.
Lawned garden and patio with hot tub, furniture and BBQ.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Note: There is a small fenced stream beyond the garden.
Note: Check in is after 4pm.
Please note: hot tub may not be up to temperature on arrival as takes a while to heat.
Water supply is from a spring.
Note: The garden is not fully enclosed.
Please note: This property has a good housekeeping of £250.
Nearby points of interest
- Hergest Ridge
- Hergest Croft Gardens
- Llandrindod Wells Lake Park
- Kington Museum
- Land Of Lost Content Museum
- The National Cycle Museum
- Llandrindod Wells Heritage Trail
Reviews (51)
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Barry
must say the accommodation was wonderful.
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Dorinda
The house was warm and beautifully decorated for Christmas with a lovely welcome hamper. The kitchen was well equipped with 2 ovens, 2 warming ovens and 2 fridges. The only issue was the fact that there were only 5 teaspoons for 8 adults! Also the downstairs shower was unusable as it didn't produce any hot water. This left us with the ensuite shower and one other in the bathroom . We coped though. The owner has promised to sort out these issues. There were also a few other maintenance issues but none of them spoilt our stay. What we really enjoyed were the games facilities- table tennis, darts, table football, snooker. Also the hot tub with it's lovely views of the surrounding countryside. For dog owners the garden is not secure and with sheep in the fields all around, dogs will need to be kept on a lead. There were lovely walks along Offa's Dyke from Knighton itself or from the door with a short walk along the lanes leading to the Farmhouse. We would recommend you aim to arrive in daylight as the lanes are single track and any signs difficult to see. The last of our party had to be guided in using a mobile phone and waving of torches! We enjoyed our stay at the farm very much and thought it was reasonably priced.
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Sadie
A little town not too far away that has shops and lots of cute pubs. The hosts left us a lovely welcome pack and some lovely fresh eggs. The house is a fab size for 2 families. The games room was perfect and used the whole time. The kitchen was lovely and spacious with a utility for the dogs. The kitchen needs more trays for the oven and sharper knives. Everything else was great. The bedrooms are very dated and everyone moaned on how hard and lumpy the mattresses were and pillows werenât great so Iâd take your own. The bathrooms all need a lot of TLC. Floor tiles were cracked, damp visible and all looked very tired. We only had 2 as the downstairs was out of action! The whole house could do with a freshen up to be honest. These small details would make this house absolutely perfect. We left slightly disappointed as the electric was cut off due to weather problems on our last day so we werenât able to use the hot tub and cook food. Owners said it was out of there hands