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Snowy Owl Lodge, Rhayader

Guest Rating
Rating
4.3
out of 5
Powys » Rhayader
Sleeps up to 4
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2

Snowy Owl Lodge is a cozy wooden cabin in Powys, mid-Wales. This 2-bedroom retreat sits in a peaceful park with stunning views across to the Elan Valley. The private position means total relaxation - perfect for escaping the daily grind. The lodge offers a blend of comfort and practicality with everything you need for a stress-free holiday.

Set in beautifully maintained grounds, you'll enjoy spectacular Welsh countryside at every turn. The area is a paradise for walkers and wildlife lovers - red kites soar overhead daily! Just 2. 4 miles from Rhayader with its friendly pubs and shops.

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About Snowy Owl Lodge

Snowy Owl Lodge is a cozy wooden cabin in Powys, mid-Wales. This 2-bedroom retreat sits in a peaceful park with stunning views across to the Elan Valley. The private position means total relaxation - perfect for escaping the daily grind. The lodge offers a blend of comfort and practicality with everything you need for a stress-free holiday.

Set in beautifully maintained grounds, you'll enjoy spectacular Welsh countryside at every turn. The area is a paradise for walkers and wildlife lovers - red kites soar overhead daily! Just 2.4 miles from Rhayader with its friendly pubs and shops. The famous Elan Valley reservoirs are minutes away, offering breathtaking scenery that'll make your Instagram followers weep with jealousy.

The accommodation features an open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting space warmed by an electric fire. There's one double bedroom (though reviews mention the mattress could use an upgrade - like your ex's personality) and one twin room, plus a shower room with walk-in shower. Outside, the decked veranda provides the perfect spot for morning coffee.

Visit the Red Kite Feeding Station (10 minutes away) for an unforgettable wildlife experience. Explore Elan Valley's spectacular dams and reservoirs (15 minutes). Rhayader town (5 minutes) offers charming tea rooms and pubs. Llandrindod Wells (25 minutes) provides additional shopping and dining options.

Snowy Owl Lodge is ideal for couples or small families seeking peace. The private hot tub is absolute bliss after a day exploring - nothing beats bubbles under the stars!

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Snowy Owl Lodge

Hot Tub Heaven

The private hot tub gets rave reviews. Perfect after walking the Elan Valley, it's well-maintained and ready to use on arrival.

Peaceful Setting

Guests love the quiet location with stunning views. Each lodge has privacy and the site is beautifully maintained.

Dog-Friendly Facilities

Large fields and woodland walks on site with plenty of waste bins. Dogs enjoy the private garden area.

Clean and Comfortable

Many reviews highlight the spotless condition. Fresh white bedding and towels make for a welcoming stay.

Wildlife Watching

Red kites soar overhead daily. The nearby feeding station offers an amazing wildlife experience just minutes away.

Beautiful Location

Set in stunning Welsh countryside with views of the Elan Valley dams. Perfect base for exploring this gorgeous region.

Getting To Snowy Owl Lodge

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Snowy Owl Lodge by car, take the A470 to Rhayader, then follow signs for Elan Valley. The lodge park is located about 2.4 miles from Rhayader. You'll have convenient off-road parking for one car upon arrival.

By Train

For those traveling by rail, the nearest station is Llandrindod Wells, about 10 miles away. You'll need to arrange a taxi for the final leg of your journey to the lodge park.

Off-road parking for one car
Llandrindod Wells station (10 miles)
Easily accessible from the A470

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Red Kite Feeding Station
Distance: 10 minutes
LD6 5BN
Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Distance: 15 minutes
LD6 5HP
Gigrin Farm Wildlife Centre
Distance: 5 minutes
LD6 5BL
Elan Valley Dams Walk
Distance: 15 minutes
LD6 5HP
Wye Valley Walk
Distance: 10 minutes
LD6 5BU
Gilfach Nature Reserve
Distance: 15 minutes
LD6 5LF
Rhayader Town Centre
Distance: 5 minutes
LD6 5AB
Llandrindod Wells
Distance: 25 minutes
LD1 5DL
SPAR Convenience Store
Distance: 5 minutes
LD6 5AB
Local Bus Service
Distance: 5 minutes
LD6 5AB
Taxi Services
Distance: 5 minutes
LD6 5AB
EV Charging Point
Distance: 5 minutes
LD6 5DD
Red Kite Feeding Station
Distance: 10 minutes
LD6 5BN
Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Distance: 15 minutes
LD6 5HP
Gigrin Farm Wildlife Centre
Distance: 5 minutes
LD6 5BL
Elan Valley Dams Walk
Distance: 15 minutes
LD6 5HP
Wye Valley Walk
Distance: 10 minutes
LD6 5BU
Gilfach Nature Reserve
Distance: 15 minutes
LD6 5LF
Rhayader Town Centre
Distance: 5 minutes
LD6 5AB
Llandrindod Wells
Distance: 25 minutes
LD1 5DL
SPAR Convenience Store
Distance: 5 minutes
LD6 5AB
Local Bus Service
Distance: 5 minutes
LD6 5AB
Taxi Services
Distance: 5 minutes
LD6 5AB
EV Charging Point
Distance: 5 minutes
LD6 5DD

Is Snowy Owl Lodge Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Kids will love exploring the Welsh countryside around Snowy Owl Lodge. The Elan Valley offers family-friendly walks with spectacular dams and wildlife spotting. Gigrin Farm's red kite feeding is fascinating for children. The hot tub provides endless entertainment after days out. The twin bedroom is perfect for siblings and the open grounds give space to play safely.
For Couples
Snowy Owl Lodge offers couples a peaceful retreat with stunning views. The private hot tub under starry Welsh skies creates perfect romantic evenings. Enjoy walks through the beautiful Elan Valley, followed by cosy meals in Rhayader's pubs. The secluded position ensures privacy, while the open-plan living space means you're always together. An ideal spot to reconnect away from everyday life.
Pet Friendly
Dogs will love Snowy Owl Lodge! The site features large fields and woodland areas perfect for walks. Your private garden area gives pups space to relax outside. The surrounding countryside offers endless walking opportunities, including the spectacular Elan Valley trails. Rhayader has several dog-friendly pubs. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at the lodge.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Snowy Owl Lodge

The Triangle Inn

Located 2.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD6 5AB

The Lamb & Flag

Located 2.7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD6 5BU

The Old Swan Tea Rooms

Located 2.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD6 5AF

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Snowy Owl Lodge

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Snowy Owl Lodge features a private hot tub on the decked veranda. It's maintained between guests and ready to use upon arrival - perfect for relaxing after exploring the Welsh countryside.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, Snowy Owl Lodge welcomes two well-behaved dogs. The site has excellent dog facilities including large fields, woodland areas for walks and plenty of waste bins throughout the grounds.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
The lodge has two bedrooms - one with a double bed and one with twin beds. All bed linen is provided and many guests comment on the clean, fresh white bedding.
What facilities are in the kitchen?
The kitchen is equipped with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave and fridge. It contains all the basic utensils needed for self-catering during your stay.
Is there parking available?
Yes, there is off-road parking for one car directly at the lodge. The parking is convenient and included in your stay.
What's the check-in process?
Keys are collected from a self-service area in reception. There's no formal meet-and-greet, but contact details are provided should you need assistance during your stay.
Are there any noise restrictions?
Yes, there is an 11pm noise curfew at this property. This helps maintain the peaceful atmosphere that many guests appreciate about the location.
How accessible is the lodge?
The lodge requires climbing 13 steps to access it. This may present difficulties for guests with mobility issues, so it's worth considering before booking.

Snowy Owl Lodge Reviews

I think it's time for cabin update
Charles
Pretty comfy cabin. Good heating and instant hot water. Loved the hot tub. Very enjoyable after a day walking. Generally well equipped, although an additional washup sponge and a nonstick saucepan would have been appreciated. The one sharp knife was blunt. As a dog friendly accommodation it would have been nice to have an enclosed garden andor area. Also the bed frame really needs replacing. It was broken and repaired but still had a dip in the middle. We were only there for 4 nights and would not have enjoyed sleeping on it for any longer.
Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, it was a great base to explore the area, with some brilliant scenery and walks. The Red Kite feeding station, just 10 minutes away was an amazing experience and would definately recommend a visit. The park was very peaceful and Snowy Owl Lodge No 5 was in a private position. Probably a little TLC is needed regarding painting and rusty fittings in the bathroom but it was very cosy and homely. On the first day we arrived we had a problem with the TV remote and WiFi but following a phone call we were impressed how quick they were resolved with new batteries and a booster.
Claire
Fantastic location and lodge,everything there needed for our stay,cant recommend enough
Great place to stay, the kitchen includes all you need for your stay. Single beds comfortable but double bed a little less so this was mentioned in a review before. Hot tub was fantastic, especially after a day of walking. Our family really enjoyed their stay, the dogs enjoyed it too. Great grass area for the dogs to have a run after their ball. WiFi patchy but didnt affect us too much as were all tired after our days out. Bit noisy only once during our stay after 11pm on the Friday night, one night out of 7 wasnt bad at all. It was just loud chatting and cars motorcycles probably only noticed as we were leaving early the next day. Surrounding area just beautiful, glad we visited the red kite feeding station and the locals in Rhayader were so friendly and helpful. Lovely places to eat out and a few pubs! We would come back here.
Claire
Snowy owl lodge was a beautiful place, it was clean and welcoming and in a quiet setting not from the Elan valley with it's spectacular reservoirs and stunning walks.
A lovely lodge on a quiet site. Thank you for a lovely 3 night stay this April. The Lodge itself was clean and comfortable with everything you could need. The hot tub was perfect and ready to use. We had a lovely view and could see one of the famous Wye Valley dams in the distance and enjoyed watching the many red kites soaring above. We would definitely be happy to return in the future.
It was absolutely fantastic for us and the dog's very relaxing atmosphere and great views and great value for the money would definitely return again.
The lodge was absolutely as described,clean and welcoming,it was ready early so the park team let us go in which we appreciated after a long journey. The site was well kept and the dog facilities were excellent,lge fields,woodland etc,with plenty of dog waste bins.We had a wonderful break,thankyou to Oakwood lodges.... If I had one bit of criticism it would be the bed mattress it made my back ache as I think it needed a new one,but this wouldn't stop me booking again.
Richard
Great place to stay in a beautiful part of wales. The cabin was good apart from a couple minor issues which was the sink tap wouldnt shut of completely so there was a continuous trickle of water running all the time.The other thing was the shower,we got about 30 seconds warm water if we were lucky! It didnt spoil our stay and we wouldnt hesitate to stay there again if the opportunity came.
Lovely and peaceful. Enjoyed the break....and the hot tub.
We were booked for number 5 and ended up with number 8 no towels on arrival no ... We were booked for number 5 and ended up with number 8 no towels on arrival no complementary pack garden not secure gate on veranda not secure bed room draws falling apart but despite all this we had a great time beds were completely comfy hot tub amazing brilliant time on the whole
Absolutely enjoyed it very clean and quiet would highly recommend to anyone
Had a fantastic time. Would highly recommend. Lodge was very spacious and hot tub was amazing x
Kathleen
Had a wonderful stay at Snowy Owl. Very impressed with the cleanliness. Lovely white bedding and towels .Lovely lodge felt very comfortable there. The whole site is beautifully maintained and each one quite private , all very tidy, hedges neat, grass cut. Lovely walk for the dog. Scenery was great The hot tub of course was the bonus loved it ! Hopefully we will be visiting again later in the year.
We had a truly wonderful time at Snowy Owl Lodge. The accommodation was perfect for us as a couple...as was the hot tub! And to top it all off the setting was stunning and tranquil. A lovely place to enjoy a little R'n'R. We would highly recommend and will be back. Thank you
Our four night stay was peaceful bliss for me my friend and Chihuahua. .the only very small problem was finding the lodge! Me and the driver in front thought the white house on the left was reception and the lodges themselves could do with a new sign as they didn't stand out. Overall though the hot tub and lodge was bliss with beautiful countryside surrounding it.
Rhianne
Arrived and keys were ready for us to collect. The property was very clean and had a lovely view. Would definitely return in the future.
Denise
Stunning location, spotless well equipped. I just had one complaint and that was the mattress on the double bed wasnt very comfortable, we had disturbed sleep because of it. I would definitely think about using Oakwood lodge park again.
Charlotte
A perfect and super private escape to the countryside. Will certainly be visiting again . Thank you so much!
Very dog friendly. Beautiful views very private little garden. Our only major niggle was the noise from a nearby cabin that went on till 3.30am.
Really nice place to stay, would recommend for anyone. Very well priced.
The lodge is set in lovely well kept grounds with beautiful views and has it's own private garden area. We actually stayed in Lodge 8 which was very clean and roomy and had all the basics needed for our break. We would definitely stay here again.
The lodge we arrived at wasn't the lodge pictured in the listing posted by your Company. I booked with Sykes as I could choose that specific lodge. The interior and exterior could do with some tlc. As far as facilties go, a mop and bucket would be handy. Overall we had a lovely weekend in a very nice, peaceful place. The village has everything you need and everyone is very friendly. We definitely will be returning.
I loved our stay and will definitely recommend and rebook
Beautiful location with very nice views situated close to the Elan valley. The site is peaceful, quiet and away from it all. The lodges are nicely secluded with privacy hedging although some noise from adjacent lodges is heard outdoors. Facilities adequate maybe a refresh of some essentials like coffee making could be improved.
Hannah
We stayed at Snowy Owl Lodge, it was the most relaxing 3 nights. The lodge was easy to find, spotlessly clean and had all utensils needed. The lodge itself and the hottub was private. I will definitely be booking again
The accommodation was fine, especially noting it was dog friendly. The only problem was that the bed was soft and the mattress felt worn.
Robert
A few people where very loud 1st night but after that was great ,veiws brillant ... A few people where very loud 1st night but after that was great ,veiws brillant the hottub just what you need after a day out lodge was very clean everything you need could do with another frying pan but hayho had a great time
Rebecca
Great location with views of hillsvalleys from lodge decking, hot tub is in the lodge private garden area and not overlooked. Really enjoyed our stay.
Graeme
Tried to contact the number left as had issues with the TV. Rang and text on Saturday am and didn't get reply so resent message Sunday pm still no reply. Had issue with hot tub Wednesday pm rang and text no reply so emailed and they came round a few hours later we then made them aware of the issue with TV and was told girls would sort it in the morning. Was told had rang electrician re hot tub and they were waiting for him to come. Unable to use tub Wednesday evening. When got up Thursday morning tub was at 62 degrees, The girls came round no electrician available till Friday. The tub was to be slightly emptied and filled with cold water so we could use Thursday and a thermometer was being left so we could check temperature we went out and left them doing this and when we came back too much hot water had been let out so tub was freezing, they came back round and said they could could top up with hot water from boiler so we could use but by this time we had had enough so we declined. Lots of flies but nothing the owners could do about it fly spray and bombs left in lodges. Shelving in bathroom shower would be a good idea for shower gel shampoo.
Joanne
The staff were very helpfully there was a problem with the hot tub and they went over and beyond to short this out.
Mervyn
The lodge was in a good location but crockery and cutlery had to be washed. The hot tub did not work the top was ripped the steps on decking was loose with 2 large screws sticking out and posed a trip hazard in general the lodge was in need of maintenance i would not recommend this property to any one we have photos of the lodge showing the state of the place
Stayed at this location may 2021 was a little apprehensive about going after reading one or 2 bad reviews. The lodge was perfect, very clean and tidy with absolutely amazing views. The hot tub was fabulous also. Theres a beautiful little town just a short drive away and plenty to do if your an explorer. I will most definitely be booking to stay here again and also advise people not to listen to the bad reviews. Rhian Taylor
Stephen
Excessive noise late at night, especially on Saturday. No way of contacting local support phone never answered. Voice mail full. Dripping taps in bathroom No temperature gauge or indicator light on cooker Hot tub not working until reset late in stay using tub cleaner instructions. Nice view!
Staff at Snowy Owl Lodge went above and beyond to help us place was lovely
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