Holly Farm Cottage in Howey | Must-See Powys Hot Tub Cottage

About Holly Farm Cottage

Holly Farm Cottage sits on a 70-acre working livestock farm in stunning Welsh countryside. This Tudor-era property adjoins the owners' farmhouse near Llandrindod Wells in Mid Wales. Perfect for families with its three bedrooms and two bathrooms - you'll have plenty of space to spread out after days exploring the great outdoors.

The surrounding landscape offers spectacular views and excellent walking opportunities. Fancy a meal without driving? There's a Thai restaurant within walking distance! Llandrindod Wells is less than 5 minutes away by car with shops, cafés and Victorian architecture. The farm location gives you that proper countryside experience without being too isolated from amenities.

Inside you'll find a double bedroom with basin, a twin room (also with basin) that can convert to a super king-size on request and a third bedroom with adult bunk beds. The family bathroom features a bath with shower over, while a separate shower room provides extra convenience. The farmhouse kitchen includes dining space, all modern appliances, plus TV and WiFi. There's even a utility room downstairs.

Visit the Victorian spa town of Llandrindod Wells (1.5 miles, 4 min drive), explore the Elan Valley's spectacular dams (15 miles, 25 mins), wander through Powis Castle's gardens (25 miles, 40 mins), or try mountain biking at Hafren Forest (30 miles, 45 mins).

Holly Farm Cottage offers that rare combo of character and comfort. The private hot tub is perfect for stargazing with a glass of wine after the kids are in bed. Who doesn't love a good soak while sheep watch judgmentally from the next field?

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Holly Farm Cottage

Helpful Owners

Ruth and Mervyn live next door and provide excellent local recommendations without being intrusive. Guests love their friendly welcome.

Comfortable Living Space

The cottage is consistently described as clean, cosy and well-equipped with everything needed for a relaxing holiday.

Perfect Location

Quiet countryside setting with beautiful views, yet close enough to local attractions and a Tesco for convenient shopping.

Family Friendly

Great for families with children, with the owners providing helpful suggestions for kid-friendly activities in the area.

Peaceful Setting

Many guests mention the tranquil environment as ideal for unwinding and relaxing away from everyday stress.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

The kitchen gets specific praise for its good facilities, efficient cooker and ample fridge/freezer space.

Getting To Holly Farm Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Holly Farm Cottage by car, take the A483 towards Llandrindod Wells. The cottage is located just outside the town, with clear directions provided by the owners before arrival.

By Train

For rail travellers, Llandrindod Wells station is approximately 1.5 miles away. From there, a short taxi ride will take you to the cottage situated on the working farm.

Off-road parking available

Llandrindod Wells station (1.5 miles)

Accessible from the A483

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival

Distance: 1.5 miles

LD1 5DL

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Distance: 15 miles

LD6 5HP

Powis Castle and Garden

Distance: 25 miles

SY21 8RF

Elan Valley Dams Trail

Distance: 15 miles

LD6 5HP

Gilfach Nature Reserve

Distance: 12 miles

LD6 5LF

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 20 miles

LD7 1RF

Tesco Supermarket

Distance: 2 miles

LD1 6BG

Llandrindod Wells Town Centre

Distance: 1.5 miles

LD1 5DL

Builth Wells Market

Distance: 10 miles

LD2 3SR

Local Bus Service

Distance: 1.5 miles

LD1 5DL

Llandrindod Wells Taxi Services

Distance: 1.5 miles

LD1 5DL

Cycle Hire in Rhayader

Distance: 10 miles

LD6 5AB

Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival

Distance: 1.5 miles

LD1 5DL

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Distance: 15 miles

LD6 5HP

Powis Castle and Garden

Distance: 25 miles

SY21 8RF

Elan Valley Dams Trail

Distance: 15 miles

LD6 5HP

Gilfach Nature Reserve

Distance: 12 miles

LD6 5LF

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 20 miles

LD7 1RF

Tesco Supermarket

Distance: 2 miles

LD1 6BG

Llandrindod Wells Town Centre

Distance: 1.5 miles

LD1 5DL

Builth Wells Market

Distance: 10 miles

LD2 3SR

Local Bus Service

Distance: 1.5 miles

LD1 5DL

Llandrindod Wells Taxi Services

Distance: 1.5 miles

LD1 5DL

Cycle Hire in Rhayader

Distance: 10 miles

LD6 5AB

Is Holly Farm Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Holly Farm Cottage is excellent for families with children. The bunk bedroom appeals to kids, while the spacious garden gives them room to play. The owners are known for recommending child-friendly activities nearby. The working farm setting offers fascinating glimpses of livestock and the area has plenty of outdoor adventures within short driving distance.

For Couples

Holly Farm Cottage offers couples a peaceful countryside retreat with beautiful views. The twin bedroom can convert to a super king-size bed on request. Evenings can be spent in the sitting room with the multi-fuel stove or relaxing in the hot tub under the stars. The nearby Thai restaurant within walking distance makes for convenient romantic dining.

Pet Friendly

Holly Farm Cottage does not allow pets. This restriction is likely due to its location on a working livestock farm where farm animals are present. Families looking for pet-friendly accommodation would need to consider alternative options in the Llandrindod Wells area.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Holly Farm Cottage

Thai Restaurant

Located Walking distance from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD1 5UH

Metropole Hotel Restaurant

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD1 5DY

The Herb Garden Café

Located 1.7 miles from your accommodation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Holly Farm Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Holly Farm Cottage features a hot tub where guests can relax and unwind. It's perfect for evening relaxation while enjoying views of the surrounding countryside.

Is it pet friendly?

No, Holly Farm Cottage does not allow pets. This is likely due to it being located on a working livestock farm where farm animals are present.

How many people can the cottage accommodate?

The cottage can accommodate up to 6 guests. It features three bedrooms: one double, one twin (which can be converted to a super king-size) and one with adult bunk beds.

What amenities are available in the kitchen?

The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There's also a dining area within the kitchen space.

Is there parking available?

Yes, the cottage offers off-road parking for guests. This makes it convenient for those arriving by car and planning to explore the surrounding area.

What heating system does the cottage have?

The cottage features a multi-fuel stove in the sitting room which provides a cosy atmosphere. This traditional heating method complements the historical Tudor-era character of the property.

Are there any special features for families with young children?

Yes, the cottage is family-friendly with both a cot and highchair available upon request. Many reviews mention that the owners are helpful in suggesting child-friendly activities nearby.

How close is the nearest town?

Llandrindod Wells is less than 5 minutes' drive from the cottage, approximately 1.5 miles away. This Victorian spa town offers various amenities including shops, restaurants and local attractions.

Holly Farm Cottage Reviews

Lovely cottage with lovely owners who went above and beyond to make you welcome. Cottage has everything you need and if you love wildlife then you are in for a treat.

Holly Farm Cottage was ideal for our stay. It was close to Llandrindod Wells. We felt the owner was absolutely brilliant, flexible, friendly, caring and happy to accommodate. The facilities were excellent, comfortable, cleanliness was 100, heating available at any time if required, plenty of crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. I would highly recommend the cottage.

Lovely comfortable farm cottage. Well equipped and very clean. Friendly hosts. Lots of local wildlife in beautiful area.

Great accomodations, great price, owners are right next door and super helpful if we needed anything. Highly recommend!

Our stay at the cottage was very enjoyable. The cottage was comfortable and cosy. The furnishings were in line with the age of the property. The log burner was efficient and we were provided with plenty of logs for our use. The kitchen was by and large well equipped but required a few additions such as teaspoons, potato peeler and food preparation knives. The dishwasher was not big enough for the 6 occupant house and was faulty not completing a wash cycle. we had to force draining each time we used it. This was reported to the owners who said they would get it sorted. The utility needs a proper individual washing machine and tumble dryer. The hot tub was a wonderful addition despite the rain and time of year. All in all a lovely stay.

Everything was great. Highly recommended!

Very friendly hosts, made us feel welcomed and at home. The cottage was very comfortable and specious. Was a great relaxing holiday for us.

Michael

We had an extremely enjoyable stay at Holly Farm Cottage. The cottage itself was very clean and comfortable and contained all we needed for our holiday. It was excellently located near to beautiful countryside and places to visit. The cottage was situated in lovely surroundings and the hot tub was a wonderful bonus. Would definitely recommend.

Graham

We absolutely loved our time at Holly Farm Cottage, which is situated in a beautiful and tranquil position and is just a short drive to the magnificent Elan Valley. The local Tesco supermarket is also only a short drive away, which we found extremely convenient. Our hosts were great, pleasant, and helpful, and we would gladly return to this lovely cottage.

Enjoyed our stay and the host's were very helpful in recommending near by places to entertain 3 children under the age of 11.

Perfect cottage in a beautiful setting, very near Llandrindod Wells and its amenities, and just the place from which to explore the wider area. The owners, Ruth and Mervyn, were so kind and helpful without being intrusive.

The most perfect place to unwind. Everything was great and we would love to return as soon as possible. Totally recommend this property to anyone looking for somewhere to chill. First class in every way. Well done and huge thanks to Ruth!

Thank you. It was Very good , We had a very enjoyable stay.

We had a lovely holiday at Holly Cottage Farm. The property was very clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely come again and would recommend this holiday property! Thank you to Ruth and her husband!

Katherine

We had a fantastic holiday at Holly Farm. The cottage was clean and perfect for us. It was so well equipped. Ruth was so knowledgeable and have us lots of recommendations about the local area. They kindly got us some wood so we could light the chiminea. Thank you so much for a lovely break.

Enjoyed a fabulous stay over the bank holiday weekend. The house has everything you need and more and is so warm and comfortable, the hot tub is one of the biggest and best I have ever been in with lovely views over the rolling Welsh countryside and baby lambs gambolling in the fields. Host lovely, there when you need them, discrete when you dont. If I could mark it 6 out of 5 I would.

Estera

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was very peaceful and spacious. The hot tub was a great addition after a long day of hanging around the surroundings. The owners are lovely and very welcoming. A great experience overall, so we highly recommend staying a couple of days at the Holly farm cottage.

Nice quiet location but in easy reach of local sites . Tesco and Aldi 5 min drive away. Well stocked kitchen ,good fridge freezer facilities and efficient cooker. Wifi good had teenagers downstairs toilet and extra stair rail suited elderly parents.Beds comfy ,sky wonderful to view and star gaze at night from hot tub

We really enjoyed our holiday at Holly Farm Cottage especially the hot tub and the real fire in the lounge, logs provided every day.

Excellent cottage in a wonderful location, the owners are lovely and on hand if anything is needed, would highly recommend the cottage.

We had a fabulous long weekend at Holly Cottage. The cottage was cosy, clean and comfortable. The views are lovely over the countryside and the hot tub was a lovely way to while away an hour! Fantastic time!

Veronica

A wonderful 2 weeks spent at Holly Cottage. We received a warm welcome from the owners who always took the time to chat with us during our stay. The house is very well equipped and comfortable. The hot tub was wonderful to soak in after a day's sightseeing! Highly recommended.

Michelle

A little disappointed that the hot tub was out of action when we arrived and we were not able to use it till the Wednesday . So we were able to use it Wednesday and Thursday . We were vacating the premises on the Friday. Other than that we enjoyed our Monday to Friday break. The host apologize for tub being out of action. It was repaired as quickly as possible.

The cottage was lovely in a nice quiet setting. We had homemade Welsh Cakes on arrival. The owner came and checked that we had everything we needed. They had a new WiFi installed while we were there which was a bit weak, but hopefully the router will be put in the house to make it stronger. The only negative is too many personal nik naks on display as we had a 16 month old toddler in our party who likes to explore!!

Great Hospitality, very accommodating hosts, lovely cozy clean cottage, fantastic full size HOT TUB.

Stephanie

Our hosts were very welcoming. The cottage is beautifully peaceful, comfortable and spotlessly clean. A perfect relaxing holiday.

We had a very comfortable 1week stay at Holly Farm Cottage. The farmhouse is in a beautiful area of the Welsh countryside, a short drive from many scenic spots and also reasonable driving distance from the Hay Festival. The hosts live in the adjoining cottage, they were friendly and respected our privacy. We enjoyed the views from the bedrooms with rolling hills and cute sheep enjoying the sun, and the large outdoor hot tub was the perfect way to relax in the evenings. The cottage is spacious and was immaculately clean upon arrival. Our hosts had thought of everything, the cottage has all the cooking equipment you might need, extra towels for the hot tub, even a medical kit for a friend who cut her hand. It's located on a working farm, and we found it very interesting watching the sheep get sheared from the windows! Overall we felt very at home in the cottage and would stay again. The WiFi signal is very weak in the cottage and didn't reach all the bedrooms, which may be an issue if you intend on spending a lot of time indoors. This was not a big issue for us, however, and everything else about our stay was perfect.

Loved our stay and are hoping to book again for Summer 2020. Cottage is really comfortable and we absolutely loved the retro style and antique furniture. Area is quaint, quirky and totally unspoilt.

Abigail

Property needed some updating but once use to the old furnishings it adds to the charm. Beds were not very comfortable and were put off that the owner let them self into the property un announced on the first day so made sure we kept door locked at all times. That said they were nice people and helpull. Kept us topped up with wood for the fire as the house was quite cold at night with it being 3 degrees. The hot tub was lovely and warm and had large towels provided for us. The kitchen was well equipped and lounge and bedrooms had a beautiful view. Location was a bit remote if you wanted to walk for dinner as we had kids so ate in most nights. On the other hand they had a great soft play barn called Quackers that is a 5min drive so great for kids age 110. Over all we enjoyed our stay and owned made some lovely cakes for out arrival and fresh flowers in the lounge so nice personal touch.

Great, tucked away location. Owners very friendly and accomodating. Property was very well presented.

Trevor

Mervyn and Ruth were excellent hosts, the Welsh cakes and fresh flowers were unexpected and and a real welcoming treat. The cottage was a perfect base to explore mid Wales, the hottub was ideal for relaxing at the end of the day.

Elizabeth

Very welcoming owners. Close if needed but not obtrusive. Wonderful cottage with everything we could need. Welsh cakes on arrival were the best we have ever tasted! Hot tub enjoyed by everyone throughout the week. Excellent WiFi. Great sized cottage and lovely setting. Sitting in hot tub watching stars come out was blissful. We travelled about to different places Hayon Wye, Hereford, Aberwistwyth, as well as enjoying local amenities such as Red Kite feeding and horseriding and local pubrestaurants. We had a great family holiday with party members between 1076 years of age. Would recommend Holly Farm Cottage to anyone. Great place and hosts.

Melanie

A comfortable, warm and spacious property where you can relax in a peaceful location in a beautiful part of Wales. It was so good to have a well looked after hot tub and the Welsh Cakes on arrival were the best we've ever had! The owners are lovely and full of ideas on places to go. Definitely book for the Sunday carvery at the Golf Club in Llandrindod Wells before you leave home as it's always busy and the food is amazing!! We definitely hope to return. A fabulous find

Andrew

We LOVE Holly Farm Cottage ! Beautiful cottage and location so peaceful and tranquil. Ruth and Mervyn are the perfect hosts and go above and beyond the cottage caters for your every need even down to the little details a true home away from home. We loved exploring Wales and we really didnt want to leave when it was time to go home. We will be returning to Holly Farm Cottage without a doubt.

Accommodation and location fabulous. Mervyn and Ruth made it home from home, especially with homemade Welsh cakes and everything we could have needed already there. The hot tub was such a winner with all of us, especially the children, sat in the rain in the hot tub in February. Will definitely come back.

Michael

Very nice and exceptionally clean cottage with everything you need and a very friendly and helpful owner. Patio is a great sun trap and quite private. Good quality charcoal BBQ and also Chiminea. Internet a little inconsistent but mobile data also possible in the cottage so not a huge problem. Quiet location but 5 minute walk to Thai restaurant and Pub in the village. Beautiful Elan Valley less than 30 minutes drive away. Llandrindod Wells is close by with a big Tesco and is suprisingly grand for such a small town.

Laurence

We were happy with the accommodation and every appliance worked including the WiFi. Couldn't fault the cottage really as it was clean and had a well equipped kitchen. Lounge had comfy armchairs and sofa.Both showers worked with sufficient water pressure. An enjoyable stay had by all.

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Holly Farm Cottage, Howey

About Holly Farm Cottage

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Helpful Owners

Comfortable Living Space

Perfect Location

Family Friendly

Peaceful Setting

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Getting To Holly Farm Cottage

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Holly Farm Cottage Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Thai Restaurant

Metropole Hotel Restaurant

The Herb Garden Café

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Holly Farm Cottage Reviews