Guests say
Ploony Hill Lodge is highly praised for its cleanliness, secluded and peaceful location, and welcoming atmosphere. Guests consistently commend the well-equipped lodge, the secure garden for pets, and the added luxury of a hot tub. The property's thoughtful touches, such as welcome gifts, contribute to the overall exceptional experience, although these are not guaranteed for every stay.
Reviewers frequently mention the lodge's cleanliness, describing it as 'immaculately kept', 'very clean and tidy', and 'outstandingly clean'. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to guests' comfort and satisfaction.
The lodge's location is repeatedly highlighted as 'secluded', 'peaceful', and 'tranquil', with stunning Welsh countryside views. Its proximity to walking paths and attractions like Hay and Wye, Ludlow, and Elan Valley is appreciated, making it an ideal retreat for nature lovers and those seeking privacy.
Comfort is a strong point, with guests finding the lodge 'very comfortable', enjoying the underfloor heating and the secure garden for pets. However, a few guests suggested improvements in sofa comfort and mattress quality, slightly affecting the score.
Facilities such as the hot tub, pizza oven, and utility room are frequently praised. The lodge is described as well-equipped and having all the necessary amenities for a relaxing stay. Some minor maintenance issues are noted, but overall, the facilities are highly regarded.
The owners' thoughtfulness is evident through mentions of welcome gifts like wine, Welsh cakes, and dog treats. While these gestures are warmly received and enhance the guest experience, it is politely noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This charming log cabin takes an elevated position, resting on top of a curved lane and nestled in the base of a sloped wooded valley within the village of Bleddfa. Perfectly located for walking and exploring the area, travellers will look forward to returning here each day, or couples can turn this into a romantic retreat of their own. Stroll past the beautiful countryside views and enter into the cottage where you will arrive at an open-plan lounge area. The kitchen/diner is light and airy with contemporary units and excellent fittings so you can feel right at home whilst preparing those appetising meals.
Cosy up in the sitting room on the comfortable sofas and spend an evening in front of the woodburner with your loved ones. Choose from either of the two bedrooms for a peaceful nights sleep; the first is a king-size, whilst the second is set up as a twin. After the sun sets, relax with a good book or reminisce over your adventures and wake up to the lovely ambience all over again. The family bathroom is an ideal place to get ready, boasting both a bath and a shower so you have everything you need to unwind from one day to the next.
A large enclosed garden ties this cottage together with valleyside views, a hot tub, and even a pizza oven hut for those social afternoons. Bleddfa is a small quiet village in the rolling hills of Radnorshire, on the edge of Radnor Forest with walks through the village to a view point above. The town of Presteigne is just 8.5 miles away and is home to the Presteigne Festival, an international arts and music festival, as well as a range of independent shops and an award-winning museum. A fabulous log cabin and location for a holiday to remember.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size upon request).
Bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan sitting, kitchen and dining area with woodburner.
Utility.
Gas central heating with woodburner.
Underfloor heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Lawned enclosed garden with patio, furniture, charcoal BBQ, a pizza oven hut.
Hot tub.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 7.5 miles and pub 2 miles (currently closed).
Ploony Hill Cabin is situated 100m up the hill from this property.
Note: Cottage accessed by 1 mile drive, not suitable for low-suspension cars.
Please note: Electric car charging is not permitted at this property.
Please note a starter pack of firewood will be provided but the owner will be unable to provide any extra firewood during the stay.
Please note: If this property is unavailable then please check if 1055053 (Ploony Hill Cabin) which is on the same site but secluded.
Note: Property can be booked alongside properties 1055053, 926667 and 1055054.
Nearby points of interest
- Hergest Ridge
- Gilfach Nature Reserve
- Hergest Croft Gardens
- Llandrindod Wells Lake Park
- Motte at Builth Castle
- Kington Museum
- The National Cycle Museum
- Llandrindod Wells Heritage Trail
- Rhayader Museum and Gallery
- Wyeside Arts Centre
Reviews (79)
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Craig
We do these sorts of getaways semi-regularly so are always looking for similar stuff when we come away (hot tub, enclosed garden, secluded, dog friendly, value for money). My girlfriend said that this was one of if not her favourite place weâve been to. Personally, from previous experience and weighing everything up, this wouldâve been middle of the road for me. There were too many small things that couldâve been improved for it to be the best (only 1 hot tub speaker working, the privacy screen not working properly, headrests coming off all the time with some already missing, living room sofa really uncomfortable and different to the one pictured, no salt and pepper upon arrival, only 2 toilet rolls provided for a house of 4 across 3 nights, horrific state of the final mile drive into the lodges, general state of the pizza oven area although maybe itâs the wrong time of the year for that). None of these things are huge, but when I take into consideration what Iâve paid in the past for cottages and what weâve got and then compare it to this time, I feel Iâve gotten more for my money previously. That being said, the seclusion and enclosed garden was really appreciated as well as the hot tub being so close to the patio door. The beds were so comfortable and loved how dark it was at night, so easy to drift off to sleep. The wine left for us on arrival was a nice touch too.
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Nigel
Really enjoyed our stay as did our dog with the enclosed area at the lodge, bottle of wine a nice touch, thanks, Screen at side of hot tub if needed but not overlooked so never used it. Two very minor points would recommend some more gravel at front parking area to minimise muddy area, and pull down blind on door would stop dog waking up as soon as sun comes in and make for a cosier feel at night. But I must stess in no way did these affect our stay Local walks in fields for dogs straight from the lodge, walking boots needed, recomend fishpools 2mls away, water breaks it's neck waterfall 6mls and the lake at Llandridod Wells for good walks with paking available at them all.
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Carl
It truly is a gem. The remoteness and tranquility is perfect for a chilled out break and the countryside walks with the dogs are outstanding. The lodge itself is so cosy and finished to a high spec. The hot tub, pizza oven and utility room are all great additions. I would highly recommend this property.