Cwm Clyd - Carthouse

Wonderful peaceful Location, stunning views. Very nicely renovated building buildings.

The exact facilities were not quite clear from the listing, and this wasn’t a problem for us when we got there, but it might be for some. The driveway is very steep and manoeuvering a larger vehicle could be an issue, it was quite entertaining attempting to turn my VW van. Also, we booked “ whole building”, expecting this to be something like a room with two rooms off it, but it was actually individual two rooms each access from outside. Again, not a problem if you know that’s how it is, but the listing didn’t make that clear the listing also indicated that there was kitchen and toilet facilities, but this appeared to be part of our building when in fact it was a shared facility with the other building on site. This was only made clear after booking . As it happened, the other building had a large party in it, who were all very friendly, but the result was that we left them to the kitchen and only popped in and out for teas. As said, all of this was not a problem as such, just unexpected and it may be better to make this clear in the listing as it may not work as well for others.

Location, easy access

Very basic, pillows poor quality.

Excellent location and very quiet apart from a small nearby stream. Beautiful natural landscape and a calming atmosphere. Dark skies were great to see including the Milky Way and we timed our visit for a meteor shower which was spectacular. Amazing wildlife, lots of birds - Nuthatch were biggest I've ever seen - and we even spotted Polecats. Rivers and hills are all great, walking the reservoirs is stunning and can be as long or short jaunts. Don't miss opportunity to go inside Pen Y Garreg dam on one of the limited open days. As with any parts of UK countryside, take insect repellent if there's a hatch. Town of Rhayader is lovely with shops and local produce. Gilfach Nature Reserve is nearby and great too. Elan Valley visitor centre has all the info on the area dams, reservoirs and activities that you need.

Not a gripe but a comfy chair or sofa after a long day of walking the beautiful hills would have made it perfect.

So well thought out. Everything you need.

Would have been a 10 out of 10, but the the track up the hill not great.