Guests say
Squires Rest is a spacious property set in beautiful Mid Wales, offering stunning countryside views and a variety of amenities including a hot tub and games room. Guests have enjoyed the comfortable setting and the property's suitability for large groups, though some have noted maintenance issues and the need for updates in facilities.
Most guests found the property clean and tidy, with immaculate beds and extra towels provided. However, some noted issues with cleanliness in certain areas and a need for better maintenance, which slightly affected the overall impression.
The property is praised for its tranquil, rural setting with breathtaking countryside views, and proximity to a town with amenities. The location offers a peaceful retreat while still being accessible, contributing to a positive experience.
Guests have found the property comfortable and warm, with fluffy pillows and duvets. However, some guests mentioned issues with beds and a stuffy basement room, suggesting room for improvement in overall comfort.
The property boasts a hot tub, games room, and spacious kitchen, which were highlights for many guests. Nonetheless, there were several remarks about outdated kitchen appliances, insufficient cooking equipment, and maintenance needs, indicating that the facilities could be enhanced.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owner towards the guests. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Within the beautiful elevated countryside of Llanfair Caereinion in Wales lies this classic farmhouse property, Squires Rest, hosting eleven bedrooms it is a wonderful retreat for large groups and families, enjoying views out to the beautiful rolling fields with cattle and sheep grazing within this working farm setting. Enter through the side entrance and into the porch area, kick off your boots opposite to the ground-floor cloakroom, coming straight into the kitchen/diner where you will be immediately drawn to the Range cooker set within the huge inglenook fireplace, a traditional feature contrasting wonderfully with the contemporary fitted kitchen and wide range of appliances. Find some worktop space and offer a helping hand with the evening meal prep, or simply oversee the activity from the breakfast bar preferably with a glass of wine in hand! Next door a utility room holds even more appliances to ensure your holiday is a breeze including a washing machine, tumble dryer and an extra dishwasher. Serve up a celebratory meal within the dining room, even if you’re just celebrating being in each other’s company, with two large dining tables hosting a seat for everyone, tuck into your hearty meal as the woodburning stove roars away. Over in the sitting room, sit back on the vibrant red corner sofa, a modern twist within this vintage abode, while you gaze out of the huge bay window to the fields beyond, relax with a book or simply gather around to catch up on what’s new. Tucked away down a hidden staircase you will find the cellar, but unlike any cellar you’ve seen, this is a gorgeous and snug lounge room, complete with a TV mounted on the wall, plenty of seating to nestle in, and radiators to heat it, all atop classic patterned carpet and below exposed timber beams. When you want some much-needed rest to re-energise for another fun-filled day, choose from one of the eight bedrooms in the main house, with five on the first floor including a four-poster king-size bedroom with its Jack-and-Jill access to the en-suite shower room leading to a twin room, another twin, another four-poster king-size and a king-size with an en-suite shower room, along with a large bathroom on this floor too. Up on the second floor, there are two king-size rooms, one with an en-suite shower room, and a twin room, along with a shower room with a separate basin and WC. All of the bedrooms enjoy wonderful and classic décor, with dressing tables, antique furniture and some rooms featuring elegant chaise lounges, this property has been brought back to life in the most authentic way possible. Choose to relax out on the patio seating on a warm summer afternoon before taking a dip in the large 8 seater electric hot tub, a perfect way to truly relax with your loved ones. A fantastic feature of this property is the games room, once a farm outbuilding now renovated to be a fully insulated and heated space with spotlights in the ceiling looking down on the full size snooker table, as well as a darts board, boxing bag, plush seating, wall-mounted TV and table for board games. Within the cottage attached to the main house, you can find a charming and traditional interior, showcasing lovely features like exposed timber frames and beams, and red brick walls creating a rustic character. A perfect spot for the older generation of the group like grandparents, or a family with little ones, who want somewhere quiet to settle away from the rest. A woodburning stove sits within the inglenook fireplace keeping you warm on a colder evening as you settle into the leather sofa or one of the armchairs, while dinner cooks in the kitchen area which hosts its own range of appliances, even including a small dishwasher and a utility room. Head upstairs to the first floor to find two double rooms both of which benefit from an en-suite shower room, while a third and final double room can be found on the second floor within the eaves, opposite a spacious bathroom. For a great family day out in the area, hop onto the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, originally opened in 1903, this 2 foot 6-inch narrow gauge railway now offers a great tourist attraction offering a different way to see the lush scenery of Wales via the contours of the countryside. Marvel at another magnificent property, Powis Castle and Garden, a medieval masterpiece rising dramatically above the wonderfully landscaped garden, it offers a fabulous day out full of exploring for any age to enjoy. Within driving distance of many other attractions including Snowdonia National Park and Shropshire Hills AONB, Garth Llwyd has so much to offer, you and your loved ones will enjoy a wonderful holiday here, creating special memories to last a lifetime.
Llanfair Caereinion is a town found in the heart of old Montgomeryshire's Banwy valley, offering beautiful landscapes of rolling fields. Home to some shops where you can pick up essentials and a few pubs for a well-earned pint after a long walk in the valleys, you can enjoy all you need within the town. Take a stroll along the River Banwy or venture further out for some scenic walks or bike rides to see the best of this lovely unspoilt area.
Accommodation
The main house is set over four floors.
First floor: 1 x four-poster king-size, 1 x four-poster king-size with own staircase with en-suite shower, basin and WC, with Jack-and-Jill access connecting to 1 x twin room, 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Second-floor: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Shower room with shower and separate basin and WC.
Kitchen with breakfast bar.
Utility.
Dining room with woodburning stove.
Sitting room with oil-fired stove.
Lower-ground-floor snug.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
External games room.
Additionally to the main house, the cottage is set over three floors.
First Floor: 2 x doubles with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Second-floor; 1 x double.
Second-floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Utility.
The main house has central heating with woodburning stove and oil-fired stove.
Range cooker, electric oven and hob, microwave, large fridge/freezer, fridge, 2 x dishwashers, washing machine, tumble dryer.
TVs, WiFi, selection of games, full size snooker table, and dart board.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
2 x highchairs available.
The additional cottage has central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, small dishwasher, washer/dryer.
TV and WiFi.
Off-road parking for more than 8 cars with open/covered garage spaces.
Rear lawned garden with patio, seating.
8 seater electric hot tub .
Front patio with seating and outdoor BBQ.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop within 1.2 miles, pub within 1.4 miles.
Please Note: This property is situated next to a working farm and sits in front of fields with cattle and sheep grazing.
Please Note: This property cannot accept Friday arrivals
Nearby points of interest
- Powis Castle
Reviews (17)
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Max
It's remote enough to feel like you have your own slice of the countryside, but not too far from shops, pubs, takeaways and other activities nearby. The group of 13 friends I went with had plenty of space in the property, between it's sizeable kitchen, large dining/seating area, warm and comfy sitting room, and our favourite area - the cosy basement sitting room. The bedrooms were all large and well-equipped, many of them with en-suites. During our stay, the Annexe was unfortunately uninhabitable due to the heating not working, making it very cold in December. Our contact for the property did respond quickly, but unfortunately a new part had to be ordered that would not get it fixed whilst we were there. We managed to get everyone in the main house. The fella who came around multiple times to show us how everything works, sort out the hot tub etc, was quick to respond and friendly. The hot tub was a very welcome feature of the property, we had a bit of trouble with the electrics to that outside area of the home, probably due to a severe storm that had hit wales the day we arrived, but for the most part it worked, albeit with lights flickering in the main house! The games room was great, a very large spacious area that could be kept warm enough to enjoy, with a full size snooker table and darts board, comfy sofas and a TV. Both the TVs remotes required us to supply new batteries as they were both flat, unfortunately. Even in mid December, the large house was exceptionally warm, the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed for cooking, the two dishwashers came in handy, and elsewhere the property had plenty of amenities. The wifi was down for the first 2 days - again, likely due to the storm. The house was relatively clean, a bit dusty and cobwebby in places but otherwise in good condition. We noticed a slightly leaky oil pipe, and one of the en-suites in the top floor rooms had a leaky toilet, we had to empty the tupperware underneath to keep it overflowing. We felt the place could benefit from some information leaflet on how things in the property worked, like the hot tub, the heating, the rayburn cooker, what goes in what colour bins, etc. Ultimately it's tough to find a nice property of this size for a group of friends to stay, and whilst it had some negatives, I think we all thoroughly enjoyed staying at Squires Rest, it has a very homely feel, plenty of space, warmth and a bit of charm.
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Charlotte
The house, cottage, separate games barn and hot tub all provided ample space for us to enjoy our time together and also find a quiet corner if necessary! We hadn't appreciated that there was a steep slope to walk down to access the property, and several steps inside and out, some inaccessible for those with reduced mobility. Extra handrails might have provided a little more confidence but we managed and it did not detract from our overall enjoyment. The owners were very friendly and dealt swiftly with a couple of minor problems. As the property is very rural, there was no concern about the teens making too m noise and they were delighted with the games room, hot tub and cellar room with TV (we took our XBox). It was nice for the adults to have a TV-free living room to relax in. The house was toasty warm throughout with plenty of hot water. Some items in the kitchen needed a wash before use but that is not uncommon in large self-catering properties. The beds were all immaculately made with unbelievably fluffy pillows and duvets - like sleeping in a big marshmallow! As regards local activities, the teens made use of the gym and swimming pool at the leisure centre in Welshpool, whilst the girls enjoyed the indoor market and looking round the shops. We also visited the excellent Big Rock cafe in Porthmadog, went ice-skating in Deesside, explored waterfalls in the area and generally appreciated the loveliness of being together in Wales.
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Kate
Only niggle was the oven and hob space, we managed by juggling everything but it wasn't sufficient for 20 people.