Self-Catering at The Old Mill | Holiday Cottages in Llandrindod Wells

Holiday home
The Old Mill is a superb detached, stone-built former 18th century mill, next to a working livestock farm, just outside of the small hamlet of Dolau and eight miles from Llandrindod Wells. Over three floors. Four bedrooms: 1 x second floor king-size, 1 x second floor double, 1 x second floor 3/4 double, first floor 1 x twin. Second floor bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. First floor lounge area. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Ground floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Utility with dishwasher and tumble dryer. Dog room with cage and underfloor heating. First floor sitting room (seats 7). Outside there is off road parking, an electric car charging point and a front covered terrace with a hot tub, furniture and a BBQ, as well as a front and side lawned garden. The Old Mill is a fabulous place to holiday in Wales, at any time of year. Note: There are five stone steps from the parking area to the front door. Note: The property is adjacent to a working farm, which is fenced off and separate, please ensure dogs are kept on a lead when outside. Note: Due to the stream in the garden and the Juliet balconies off the first floor sitting room, care should be taken and children should be supervised at all times. Note: This property may not be suitable for those with limited mobility and is only partially ground floor. Note: Check-in 4pm

Accomodation Details
Over three floors. Four bedrooms: 1 x second floor king-size, 1 x second floor double, 1 x second floor 3/4 double, first floor 1 x twin. Second floor bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. First floor lounge area. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Ground floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Utility with dishwasher and tumble dryer. Dog room with cage and underfloor heating. First floor sitting room (seats 7).

Area
Dolau is a small hamlet in Powys, with a very pretty little railway station. Nearby, the town of Llandrindod Wells is centrally located in Mid Wales, and offers a variety of shops and pubs, as well as the pretty Lake Park and Temple Gardens, plus many hiking pathways in and around the town. The annual Victorian festival is held here in August when locals and businesses step back into the time of Victorian Llandrindod Wells - a spectacle not to be missed.

Region
Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.

Amenities
Electric central heating with underfloor heating throughout. Range double oven and 5 ring electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x Smart TVs with FreeSat, DVD, Blu-ray, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Off road parking for 3 cars. Electric car charging point. Front covered terrace with hot tub, BBQ and furniture, leading to front and side lawned garden. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 5 miles, pub 3 miles. Note: There are five stone steps from the parking area to the front door. Note: The property is adjacent to a working farm, which is fenced off and separate, please ensure dogs are kept on a lead when outside. Note: Due to the stream in the garden and the Juliet balconies off the first floor sitting room, care should be taken and children should be supervised at all times. Note: This property may not be suitable for those with limited mobility and is only partially ground floor. Note: Check-in 4pm.

coastal2express

November 2022

I stayed here as part of a group earlier in the year and wanted to add my review. A stunning property, wonderful, helpful and friendly hosts, great layout and the covered hottub area is a superb idea! 10/10 for cleanliness and service! Surrounding area is stunning and ripe for exploring, lots of well marked paths right next to the property. I highly recommend a walk up Great Rhos (the views are incredible) followed by good drink in the hottub! Other walks include the Heart of Wales Line Trail which runs nearby, and the Llandegley Rocks area, for more beautiful views. For a day trip, you also can’t beat the A44 drive over the mountains to Aberystwyth, if you manage to arrive there just before sunset, you are in for quite a sight. Lovely place, lovely area, will be back!

Miss Campbell

October 2020

Had an amazing stay only thing we had issues with was the beds were not that comfy.. Also had a few issues with the hot tub however they sorted it promptly and even gave us a nice bottle of Moët to compensate. Would definitely stay here again.

Miss Campbell, October 2020

September 2020

Amazing property with great scenery.. Owner was very pleasant and communication was excellent. Would absolutely recommend

Mr Bolaji, September 2020

Hi was a beautiful cottage had a great stay.. Everything we hoped for, Elan valley a must to visit. A couple of things needed some oven gloves. Barbeque needs updating was more of a fire bucket? Could do with a lock on the downstairs toilet. Only minor things.

Mrs Gregory, September 2020

The garden is bigger than it looks , dogs loved the river and walks while we .... The garden is bigger than it looks , dogs loved the river and walks while we enjoyed the hot tub, would recommend this cottage

Mr Davies, September 2020

August 2020

Great base for a holiday.. Plenty of walks, waterfalls, reservoirs and places to visit. House was very Covid secure, all very clean including the hot tub. Everything you could need was included in this lovingly converted old mill. All photos accurately represent what you get in the property. Friendly owners who are on hand and service the hot tub daily (very early in the morning!).

Mr Crawshaw, August 2020

David the owner was fabulous! Nothing was too much trouble and the house has everything we needed for us and the children! Would definitely stay again!

Mrs Christian, August 2020

December 2019

Superb location, stunning cottage.. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thankyou.

Mr Edwards, December 2019

November 2019

We had a wonderful weekend away at the Old Mill.. The accommodation was easy to find, with plenty of parking and in a quiet location. The layout of the property suited our needs perfectly. It was spacious, clean and warm. The furnishings were comfortable and we settled in well. The hot tub was a welcome treat and everyone benefitted from the relaxation it provided. Having it undercover facilitated its use, especially during the cold, crisp evenings. The owners were both accessible, friendly and very approachable. We have created many fabulous memories and would definitely recommend as well as return to the property.

Mrs Handy

March 2019

We booked the old mill to celebrate both my own and another friends 30th birthday and made it a girly weekend away.. The cottage itself is beautiful and in tranquil surroundings. The owners could not have been more helpful and were on call whenever needed it was lovely to meet them in person instead of just communicating over the phone. I would definitely recommend the old mill and am looking to return with my family in the future.

Mrs Cresswell

Lovely cottage that was described and pictured accurately.. Process of booking and payment was easy, no concerns at all. The cottage was clean, well equipped and very comfortable (the beds were so comfortable, best nights sleep in a long time!) Wifi worked brilliantly well and the kitchen was stunning. Owners were easy to contact and ensured we had a good stay. Definitely recommend for a cosy weekend.

Mr Macduff

We had a fantastic weeks stay with 2 adults, 3 children and two labs.. The property is well equipped and very comfortable the hot tub was enjoyed every day. Owners were very friendly I would definitely recommend The Old Mill for a peaceful relaxing holiday and will definitely consider booking again.

Lloyd A

December 2018

Came to stay here with friends for a birthday weekend. Amazing cottage, being on the middle of nowhere kept everyone off their phones, we loved the hot tub, would recommended!

The Old Mill was fabulous! We had a week away over Christmas with 4 adults, 4 children and a dog! The property is gorgeous and the hot tub was great and well used by all. The space was great and we loved the kitchen dining front room downstaires. The owners put two christmas trees up for us which was a great a touch and we were met with mince pies and mulled wine. Loved it

Mr Ayris

Really great cottage everything we hoped for.. Hot tub is incredible.

Mrs Newcombe

October 2018

It's a fabulous building which photographs cannot replicate.. All the rooms are furnished to a very high standard. The hot tub is massive and fab! The only drawback was that the garden wasn't fully enclosed so we had to keep a watch on our dog but we just loved The Mill

Mrs Clack

September 2018

Completely hassle free.. Cottage was exactly as described which was lovely. Would definitely use Sykes again.

Mrs Cooper

August 2018

Amazing holiday home ! friendly hosts, tea coffee waiting for us on our arrival with welsh cakes ! Jacuzzi was the highlight for our grandchildren - and us adults !! would definitely visit here again.

Mr Errington

July 2018

We have just returned from a week long holiday at The Old Mill and we had an awesome time.. The Mill is set back from the main road in a very beautiful rural setting. The accommodation is a real home away from home - very roomy and well equipped with everything one needs (and more) for a comfortable break. We holidayed with 3 adults and 4 children and there was plenty of room. The children loved exploring the garden and stream - there is also a gate leading into the woods which takes you on a walk. We also loved the hot tub after a long day out sight seeing! Llandrindod Wells is a 15 min drive away with a large Tesco - I registered for delivery and pre-ordered my shopping to arrive at the Mill on day 1. There's also a great real ale micropub ‘Arvon Ales’, ‘Zeera’ Indian restaurant and a BBQ restaurant ‘Worth Your Salt Barbecue’ that are worth visiting! There is so much to do in the area that we wished we could have stayed another week - the Red Kite Feeding Station in Rhayader is a must. Hay-on-wye is 45 mins away, Aberystwyth is a little over an hour and has a great Victorian cliff railway, and the Elan Valley if you fancy stretching your legs as there are loads of walks around the hillside and dams. Overall I would definitely recommend The Old Mill for a peaceful relaxing holiday and will definitely consider booking again.

Mr Bayley

The house was laid out a little strange.. The main sitting area was on the first floor which backs onto the double room for kids. Needless to say this was not used much by the adults at night as we would have kept a the kids awake watching tv or having the tv on. I constantly hit my head on low beams in the top floor as I am 6ft 2 and needed to keep reminding myself to duck under these. The house was constantly full of flies, on the last day I counted some 50 on one fly paper trap we had set up the day before, sadly they were coming in internally as we kep the windows and doors shut for the day. I feel the owner would know about this as flypaper and sprays have been left by other customers. Wifi was poor which was disappointing as this is a basic requirement. The kids enjoyed themselves here, I had a great holiday, sadly I felt it was overpriced for the issues I have outlined above. However, it’s classed as a luxury property-that’s why my expectations were high. 6 out of 10.

Mr Jeffries

June 2018

Just returned from The Old Mill and have had a fantastic relaxed week.. Superb accommodation over three floors, really comfy beds, luxurious hot tub with nearly constant views of the red kites that inhabit the area. The kitchen was a delight, really modern with everything you could need. The owners made us feel really welcome with Welsh cakes, tea, coffee, milk and flowers provided to welcome us. Truly first class!

Mr Wright

January 2018

Everything was clean and smart, rooms where perfect for 8 people and two dogs.. Only thing I would say is that the Internet was not great, but don't think that's there falt just down to location. We would definitely book again.

Ms Sharples

December 2017

I can not recommend this cottage enough.. Beautiful location, great facilities, clean with a warm friendly welcome from the owners. Great if you have a dog as they have a dog room, with doggy treats on arrival. Thanks Sykes for a great Holiday

Mr Illingworth

November 2017

Covered Jacuzzi after long winter walks - the best!

Mrs Holmes-allen

October 2017

Such a beautiful setting, top end property and lovely owners

Matthew D

September 2017

As a family of 6 we visited here during the February half term. Considering this is rural Powys the cottage was easy enough to get to and is well served by a main road that is far enough away from the house to not disturb you. When we arrived we were met by the friendly owners and shown around the Old Mill. It is very well furnished and finished, and it is obvious that the owners have put a lot of thought and care into making a comfortable home. Pros The cottage is very spacious - we were never on top of each other. The hot tub is under cover but still has a pleasant view and felt 'outside'. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Tesco deliver here. Cons There wasn't anything to spoil the holiday There are a lot is stairs as the Mill has 3 floors so this would be an issue if you struggle with stair's, although there is a bathroom on the ground floor. As you would expect this has some low beams and doorways - mainly on the top floor. Overall this is the perfect place for a quiet country get away surrounded by fields and walks if you want to get out but plenty of space and comfort if you want to stay in.

A great holiday was spent by all at The Old Mill lovely property and stunning location.. The cottage had everything required for a great holiday and the owners very pleasant and friendly I would happily holiday at The Old Mill again.

Mr Gillard

June 2017

A fantastic holiday destination.. Cottage far exceeded our expectations. The attention to detail in furnishings and provisions was outstanding. So clean and comfy, A real treasure.

Mrs Banks

April 2017

We had a really great holiday in this old mill, we loved the features and enjoyed cooking and eating as a family in the kitchen.. We enjoyed cosy evenings in the upper lounge and also had a great time using the hot tub and enjoying the quiet and the surrounding countryside. The only blip was problems with the WiFi as we run a business we rely on good connection to check business emails. The hosts were very friendly and made us feel welcome. Also we were blessed with great weather and we really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely recommend and will return.

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The Old Mill in Llandrindod Wells, Powys