Pen Y Bont in Machynlleth

"PEN-Y-BONT. A lovely location by the river. Looked forward to a peaceful 7 night stay. A little basic but cosy with the log burner going. First evening a bat appeared flying round the living room. Managed to catch it and put it out. This happened for 5 of the 7 nights. On the last evening having removed 1 bat from the bathroom I gave up with 3 flying around the living room. Spent the last evening in the bat free kitchen . Previous visitors had mentioned the bats in the visitors book so the owner must have been aware of the problem. Sykes weren't interested when we complained."

Reviewed by Odyssey11513089380 on 27/10/2019

"A beautiful location. Had driven 300 miles to get there so quite tired.Got the fire going and settled down to a quiet evening. Bat appeared and started flying around the living room. Partner was freaked out about this and retired to the kitchen until I could remove it. This was repeated for 5 out of the 7 nights there. On the final day, found a bat flying round in the bathroom at 6 in the morning. It settled under the bath mat hanging on the side of the shower. Left it there for the day and put the mat out in the evening. Caught the bat in the living room again and put it out only to be confronted by 3 more bats flying round. Retired to the kitched for the last night. When we complained to Sykes we were asked why we hadn't reported it straight away. No phone signal. Owner was aware of bats. Might be good for halloween."

Reviewed by Richard R on 10/10/2019

"I went here with my other half for 3 nights in January for my birthday and I could not have asked for a better place to go. The cottage is absolutely lovely and to wake up every day to the sound of the river and spectacular views is the best way to start the day. The pub up the road does great food and has such friendly staff and is worth a visit. The cottage itself is very cosy, clean and has everything you need. The only thing we couldn't work out was the aga grill but other than that no problems at all. I would highly recommend this cottage and we will definitely be returning."

Reviewed by Kiyil on 30/03/2018

"Small stone cottage on bend in the river. Exactly as described by owners. Setting and views are simply stunning. Sit in the huge window and just hypnotise yourself with the waterfall and wildlife. Outside decking lovely in warmer weather, I imagine. Any dogs you bring must be sheep/pheasant friendly or kept on lead. Well equipped for a short or longer stay. Bedrooms and beds very comfy. Lounge cosy with lovely leather sofas and a gorgeous wood burning stove. Being North Wales the TV signal doesn't reach but you wouldn't come here to watch telly! If desperate you can bring an Amazon Firestick, which works fine. No mains services except electric. Pure borehole water means pressure a bit low and together with an electric water heater makes the post walk shower experience slow and a bit hit and miss. The sun shone all weekend but this time of year still a little chilly. With all heaters on and the log burner going the cottage was warm enough; lounge very cosy indeed. Milk left in fridge for us by owners. And some cake! "

Reviewed by Greggles1262 on 26/03/2017

"Visited Pen Y Bont from Friday 30th September to Friday 7th October 2016. The perfect place in every way! A well-equipped and very cosy cottage with wonderful views. Everything you need to settle in is made available to you - tea, coffee, etc. Beautiful location with the picturesque River, wildlife in abundance - especially pheasants! Great central location for many Snowdonia's attractions. Fantastic eateries especially The Red Lion and Cross Foxes. Also try the Tea Rooms in the local village - just lovely. Hope to visit again. Thank you."

Reviewed by john3cart on 10/10/2016

"Fantastic cottage!. Great views from the bedroom windows of the river and wildlife (kingfishers, pheasants, dippers, wagtails, leaping fish, herons and bats). Our son enjoyed paddling and raft building as well as bat watching in the evening. The cottage was just what we needed - perfectly placed for relaxing and a little bit of touring. The Brigands Inn is a must visit for Sunday lunch. Dolgellau was the nearest place for food shop and parkrun. Also handy for Snowdon and Blaenau Ffestiniog (slate mines and Bounce). We hope to visit again in the future."

Reviewed by Jon79_123 on 21/08/2016

"Fantastic immaculate cottage, who cares about lack of TV signal? River at the moment is fascinating and loved the bridge further down. Loads of wildlife, too early in the year for salmon, but maybe one year we'll see some. The improvements which have been made, mainly the decking outside, are well done. Having breakfast and evening meals outside on the decking overlooking the river was a real treat. Fantastic views from inside anyway, so even if it's raining, the views are still as great. Central for touring mountains, sea and main towns which is a bonus, nothing is too distant for day trips. If you are looking for a proper relaxing place to stay, this is it. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable."

Reviewed by restorergirl on 23/05/2016

"The views from the cottage were stunning and absorbed us completely. The birds seen from the cottage were typical for the area and exceptional. The ambience of the cottage was peaceful and comfortable."

Reviewed by Ms Hamilton on 09/05/2016

"The cottage and its surroundings were even more beautiful than in the photographs. It was peaceful and quiet, with just the sound of the river rushing past. There were lovely walks right from the door, streams and little waterfalls everywhere, and dramatic hills. There was an absolutely stunning view of the river and woods from all the windows."

Reviewed by Mrs Meek on 13/02/2016

"The scenery and views from the cottage were amazing."

Reviewed by Mr Marsh on 08/02/2016

"Lovely welcoming cottage.Spotlessly clean. Really good location beside the river. Excellent for walks or runs out in the car with a homely log fire to come back to. Enjoyed the use of the decking even though it was January! All the facilities you would need inside the cottage also. "

Reviewed by Mrs Ryan on 28/01/2016

"The peace and quiet of the property and how relaxing it was was just what we needed."

Reviewed by Mr Hulbert on 26/01/2016

"Beautiful cottage, with all you would need and more! Very clean and the view from the deck and from the house is stunning. There is so much to see and to enjoy! Perfect for exploring Wales in all its beauty!!"

Reviewed by Mrs Bouten on 19/07/2015

"The cottage was wonderful with the most outstanding garden. It is truly beautiful, very peaceful. A perfect holiday."

Reviewed by Miss Reed on 14/07/2015

"What a beautiful little hidden gem, a real get away from it all place to stay. Sat right on the River Dovey and surrounded by the Welsh hills and countryside you feel like the only people in the world but you are only a short drive from civilisation if you want it. We have just enjoyed a really relaxing holiday in this lovely Welsh stone cottage with a cosy wood burner and no tv, except to watch DVDs on if you wish too. I was happy to just sit and read and listen to the roaring river running right next to the cottage and watch the flickering flames of the log burner, then there are all of the birds to watch from the window seat in the bedroom. I can't emphasise how great a place this is to stay, there was every thing we needed and we were very comfortable with all furnishings etc . Decorated to an authentic style with well equipped kitchen and a downstairs shower room. "

Reviewed by Mrs Millard on 03/04/2015

"Peaceful scenic surroundings, cosy and comfortable cottage."

Reviewed by Mrs Meakin on 25/01/2015

"The cottage is set in a beautiful location, very tranquil and quiet. The cottage is very well equipped and cosy, the surrounding scenery is breathtaking. It isn't far from local amenities, and there is a vast array of activities, from walks to trips and other activities, many good places to eat out and also easy to get to other places."

Reviewed by Mr Johnson on 02/11/2014

"What an absolute perfect week we had away at this beautiful cottage. Would certainly recommend for a small family. The view is incredible and I could sit staring out the windows forever !! Cannot fault it!!!!"

Reviewed by PL1990 on 16/09/2014

"A lovely cosy cottage was well presented, had everything one could need, views were spectacular, loved the river running at back of cottage and watching the wildlife was lovely. Lots of lovely walks in the area and loads of places to visit. Came back relaxed and refreshed."

Reviewed by Mrs Bond on 12/07/2014

"Pen Y Bont's location right on the river Dovey cannot be beaten. The cottage is beautifully renovated with a great kitchen and lounge area. There is so much to do in the Snowdonia National Park but Pen Y Bont's location is so idyllic it is often tempting to stay at the cottage and spend the days relaxing by the river. Easy stroll to the local pub with excellent food and a short drive to Dollgellau. We can't wait to return to Pen Y Bont again."

Reviewed by Mr Bain on 29/06/2014

"We had an absolutely perfect week long stay at this fantastic cottage in North Wales. It's location on a quiet lane right on the banks of the River Dovey just cannot be beaten if you are looking to get away from it all and immerse yourself in the beautiful Welsh countryside. The fully renovated cottage itself is very comfortable with a very well equipped kitchen and relaxing lounge. The beds were very comfortable and we slept very soundly. The views from the lounge, kitchen and bedrooms of the river and surrounding countryside are breathtaking. The wildlife living in the area is amazing with a huge variety of birds including Dippers, pheasants, Ospreys etc. We cannot wait to return to Pen Y Bont. Very highly recommended."

Reviewed by JandSonTour on 29/06/2014

"Cottage warm and cosy with good fittings and fixtures. Beautiful location on a quiet lane with the river literally on your doorstep and an abundance of wildlife around. Lovely scenery and good local amenities. Walks for the dogs with no sheep were good thanks to the Forestry Commission."

Reviewed by Mr Martin on 14/04/2014

"Great location really peaceful place. Loved the wildlife that could be seen out of the bedroom window. Plenty to do in the surrounding towns too. Really lovely warm cottage, the week went by far too quickly would definitely book again."

Reviewed by Mr Stevenson on 01/04/2014

"Clean and well presented, everything we imagined it would be. Set in the perfect location and equipped with everything you could possibly require. The added bonus of allowing pets was the icing on the cake. Great communication from the owners. We will definitely be booking again."

Reviewed by Mr Coatalen on 10/02/2014

"The cottage was lovely in such a pretty setting with lots of good walking routes in the area. We loved the cosy sitting room with log burner."

Reviewed by Mr Fleming on 11/10/2013

"A very unique location, set in absolutely beautiful surroundings."

Reviewed by Ms Daisy on 06/10/2013

"The cottage was beautiful, and had everything you need for a self catering holiday. Lovely location."

Reviewed by Mr Thompson on 06/09/2013