Guests say
Barn Owl Lodge is highly praised for its stunning views, peacefulness, and cleanliness. Guests enjoy the hot tub and the property's dog-friendly nature. The location is ideal for exploring the surrounding countryside and the Elan Valley. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is very positive, with many guests planning to return.
The lodge receives high marks for cleanliness, with multiple reviews mentioning it being clean and well-maintained. One review mentioned a fly issue, but this seems to be an isolated incident.
The location is consistently described as peaceful, with beautiful countryside views and proximity to local attractions. It's ideal for walks and relaxation, contributing to high satisfaction.
Comfort is generally well-regarded, especially the hot tub and bedding. However, some guests mention uncomfortable sofas and noisy beds, which suggests room for improvement.
Facilities like the hot tub are appreciated, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as Wi-Fi problems and the need for updates. The maintenance staff is noted to be helpful.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
A superb lodge offering a warm and welcoming aura, Lodge 6 can be found settled on the delight of the Oakwood Lodge Park in Wales. Sitting on the outskirts of Rhayader, this lodge is perfectly positioned for a countryside escape, ideally suited to a family of four in pursuit of an action-packed holiday. Inside, the lodge boasts an open-plan living space, so you can find everything you need for a self-catered stay in one place. Although modest, the kitchen hosts a good range of appliances to assist in preparing a family-favourite meal, with an electric oven and gas hob, microwave and fridge, alongside a dining table in the room where you can enjoy your delicious meal and quality time together. Spend your evenings unwinding in the sitting area in front of the television, or choose to soak up your surroundings from your own private hot tub on the decking area for a truly tranquil evening. At the end of the day, take a refreshing shower before retreating to one of the two bedrooms comprised of a bright and airy double and a twin perfect for the little ones, to rest and rejuvenate ahead of your next adventure. Lodge 6 promises to be the ultimate retreat for your next getaway to Wales. Note: This property can be booked with Refs.1038273 and 1038274, together sleeping 16 people.
A charming Welsh market town resting at the centre of Wales, Rhayader offers a variety of tea rooms, pubs, restaurants and more, perfect for an indulgent lunch after a day of exploring. The area also benefits from unique boutiques, as well as a leisure centre and a livestock market. Explore the Elan Valley for a plethora of walks and cycling routes, or venture to Builth Wells for the annual Spring Festival, Royal Welsh Agricultural Show and Winter Fair.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double and 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one car.
Decking and lawned area with hot tub and furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.2 miles, pub 2.4 miles.
Please note: There is an 11 PM noise curfew at this property.
Please note: Grocery shopping deliveries from local supermarkets can be delivered to reception.
No EV Charging at this property.
The nearest EV charging point is
Dark Lane, Rhayader, LD6 5DD which is a 5 minute drive into town
Reviews (33)
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Penny
Hot tub was exceptional and used this everyday! The location is quiet and private. Rhayader is only a short drive for essentials and is only 2.5 mile walk if that is your thing, although this is on the road. The only downside was the Wi-Fi it was so poor that ended up using phone as a hotspot but that was it! Would I stay again absolutely!!
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Trevor
Lodge was excellent & clean, only down side was the intermittent WiFi The hot tube was the icing on the cake. Would return, no problem.
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Maressa
The lodge on arrival was clean but could do with a freshen up, some of the drawer doors fall off when you go to open them, the hand towel and toilet roll holder were wobbly, and the beds are the noisiest uncomfortable beds Iâve ever had the displeasure to sleep on we almost went home a night early (we only booked for 4 nights!) because we just didnât want another horrendous nights sleep which is a shame because it really pulls the place down, everything creaked from the floorboards to the bed frames! There is a welcome pack on arrival which gives you all the instructions and it comes with pamphlets, take away menus and a book on whatâs around in the area which was nice. The hot tub was cold on arrival which following the instructions left, it still wouldnât get warm, because weâd not seen any members of staff checking in we were only given a telephone number to ring if any problems not wanting to call someone weâd not met, we ended up Googling how to get it to warm up to find out it was in rest mode! The hot tub had a floating chemical distributer in it however the lid wouldnât screw on properly so kept falling off so all the tablets were getting exposed to the water. In the advert it says that there is a good connection but can be intermittent at times however it was the connection that was intermittent. It would be handy to have a mop to be able to clean up foot prints from the shower to the hot tub and vice versa. It would be nice to have facilities included such as a hair dryer given the nature of the lodge and complementary tea, coffee sachets so that if travelling from a long distance you can have a nice warm drink before getting any shopping/it being delivered. More toilet roll would have been nice as we had to go out and get more as we were only left what was on the holder and an extra roll which for four nights wasnât enough. Luckily we booked this as a last minute deal so was on for cheaper than what it should have been, I wouldnât pay full price to go back and unless the beds were changed we wouldnât.