The Old Mill in Dolau near Llandrindod Wells | Must-See Powys Hot Tub Cottage

About The Old Mill

The Old Mill is a stunning detached stone-built former 18th century mill set over three floors. Located just outside the hamlet of Dolau in mid-Wales, this impressive property sits next to a working livestock farm about 8 miles from Llandrindod Wells. It's got character by the bucketload - wooden beams throughout and a private acre of grounds with your own stream access!

The countryside setting gives you proper peace and quiet. Perfect for those who want to escape the daily grind without sacrificing comfort. The outdoor covered terrace with hot tub is where you'll spend your evenings - glass of wine in hand, watching the stars appear. The partially enclosed garden leads down to a small river where kids can splash about (supervised, obviously - we don't want any unexpected swimming lessons).

Inside you'll find an open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting space. The property sleeps 8 guests across 4 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. There's even a dedicated dog room with underfloor heating and a cage - because your dog deserves a holiday too. The kitchen comes fully equipped with a range double oven, 5-ring hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.

Explore Llandrindod Wells (8.1 miles, 15 mins) with its Victorian architecture and National Cycle Museum. Visit the Red Kite Feeding Station at Rhayader (20 mins) to see these magnificent birds. Hay-on-Wye (29.6 miles, 50 mins) offers bookshops galore. Pembroke Castle (1.5 hours) makes a great day trip for history fans.

The Old Mill is perfect for family gatherings or friend reunions. Where else can you soak in a hot tub while listening to a babbling stream after a day exploring the Welsh countryside?

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Need To Know

✓Electric central heating with underfloor heating throughout
✓ Range double oven and 5 ring electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x Smart TVs with FreeSat, DVD, Blu-ray, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Travel cot, highchair and stairgate
✓ Off road parking for 3 cars
✓ Electric car charging point
✓ Front covered terrace with hot tub, BBQ and furniture, leading to front and side lawned garden
✓ Two well-behaved pets welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 5 miles, pub 3 miles
✓ Note: There are five stone steps from the parking area to the front door
✓ Note: The property is adjacent to a working farm, which is fenced off and separate, please ensure dogs are kept on a lead when outside
✓ Note: Due to the stream in the garden and the Juliet balconies off the first floor sitting room, care should be taken and children should be supervised at all times
✓ Note: This property may not be suitable for those with limited mobility and is only partially ground floor
✓ Note: Check-in 4pm

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Old Mill

Hot Tub Heaven

The covered hot tub gets rave reviews. Perfect for relaxing after countryside walks and usable in all weather conditions.

Peaceful Location

Guests love the quiet rural setting with stream access. The perfect escape from busy life with beautiful Welsh countryside views.

Spacious Layout

The three-floor layout with four bedrooms gives everyone space. Great for family gatherings with room for eight guests.

Dog-Friendly Features

The dedicated dog room with underfloor heating gets thumbs up from pet owners. Makes traveling with dogs stress-free.

Character Building

The 18th century mill conversion retains beautiful wooden beams. Guests appreciate the historic features with modern comforts.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

The kitchen has everything needed for self-catering. Range cooker, full-size fridge/freezer and all essential appliances included.

Getting To The Old Mill

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Old Mill by car, follow directions to Dolau hamlet in Powys. The property is located just outside the hamlet next to a working livestock farm, with clear signage to guide you on the final approach.

By Train

For rail travelers, the nearest station is Llandrindod Wells, about 8 miles from the property. You'll need to arrange a taxi for the final leg of your journey to The Old Mill.

Off-road parking available

Llandrindod Wells station (8.1 miles)

Located just outside Dolau hamlet

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

National Cycle Museum

Distance: 8.1 miles

LD1 5DL

Red Kite Feeding Station

Distance: 15 miles

LD6 5HP

Radnorshire Museum

Distance: 8.1 miles

LD1 5DL

Elan Valley

Distance: 20 miles

LD6 5HP

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 25 miles

LD7 1RF

Gilfach Nature Reserve

Distance: 12 miles

LD6 5LF

Llandrindod Wells Town Centre

Distance: 8.1 miles

LD1 5DL

Hay-on-Wye Bookshops

Distance: 29.6 miles

HR3 5BX

Rhayader Town Shops

Distance: 15 miles

LD6 5AB

Local Bus Service

Distance: 2 miles

LD1 5TL

Llandrindod Wells Taxi Services

Distance: 8.1 miles

LD1 5DL

Builth Wells Train Station

Distance: 12 miles

LD2 3SH

National Cycle Museum

Distance: 8.1 miles

LD1 5DL

Red Kite Feeding Station

Distance: 15 miles

LD6 5HP

Radnorshire Museum

Distance: 8.1 miles

LD1 5DL

Elan Valley

Distance: 20 miles

LD6 5HP

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 25 miles

LD7 1RF

Gilfach Nature Reserve

Distance: 12 miles

LD6 5LF

Llandrindod Wells Town Centre

Distance: 8.1 miles

LD1 5DL

Hay-on-Wye Bookshops

Distance: 29.6 miles

HR3 5BX

Rhayader Town Shops

Distance: 15 miles

LD6 5AB

Local Bus Service

Distance: 2 miles

LD1 5TL

Llandrindod Wells Taxi Services

Distance: 8.1 miles

LD1 5DL

Builth Wells Train Station

Distance: 12 miles

LD2 3SH

Is The Old Mill Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love exploring the 1-acre grounds with its own stream for paddling and wildlife spotting. The garden provides space to run around, while board games and DVDs are available for rainy days. The nearby area offers family-friendly attractions including the Red Kite Feeding Station where children can watch these magnificent birds of prey up close.

For Couples

The Old Mill offers couples a peaceful countryside escape with privacy and comfort. The covered hot tub is perfect for romantic evenings under the stars. The master bedroom provides a cosy retreat, while the beautiful Welsh countryside offers scenic walks. The property's size means it's spacious for two, with the stream creating a relaxing soundtrack to your stay.

Pet Friendly

The Old Mill welcomes two well-behaved dogs and includes a dedicated dog room with underfloor heating and a cage. The grounds provide space for exercise, though dogs need to be kept on leads outside due to the working farm next door. The surrounding countryside offers excellent walking opportunities for you and your four-legged friends.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Old Mill

The Metropole Hotel Restaurant

Located 8.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD1 5DY

The Triangle Inn

Located 5.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD1 5RY

Spencer's Brasserie

Located 8.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD1 5DL

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Old Mill

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, The Old Mill features a hot tub on the front covered terrace. It's sheltered from the elements so you can enjoy it regardless of the weather.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, The Old Mill welcomes two well-behaved pets. There's even a dedicated dog room with underfloor heating and a cage for your four-legged companions.

How many people can stay at The Old Mill?

The Old Mill accommodates up to 8 guests. It has four bedrooms spread across its three floors, making it ideal for larger families or groups.

What's the check-in time?

Check-in time is 4pm. The owners will provide you with access details before your arrival.

Is there parking available?

Yes, The Old Mill offers off-road parking. There are five stone steps from the parking area to the front door.

Is the garden enclosed for dogs?

The garden is only partially enclosed with access to a stream. Dogs should be kept on leads outside as the property is adjacent to a working farm.

Is The Old Mill suitable for people with limited mobility?

The Old Mill may not be suitable for those with limited mobility. It's set over three floors with five stone steps from the parking area to the front door.

What amenities are provided in the kitchen?

The kitchen is fully equipped with a range double oven, 5-ring electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher.

The Old Mill Reviews

Lovely old cottagemill with lots of character.

Overall good and satisfactory. Huge property with many bedrooms. Clean and tidy. David and Heather both were helpful and very nice people. Lovely location and great view. WiFi signal strength and quality or speed not decent. No shampoo or handwashing liquid or soap provided. The kitchen tap was defective. Not an easy to deal with barbecue and small for family.

Sabrina

We stayed there for two nights. Absolutely amazing area, very quiet and chilly. Loved the hot tub and enjoyed every minute of it. My partner proposed to me in this cabin so it will remain in our souls forever. The place is amazing, very rustic with everything inside, you dont need to bring anything. It was a bit chilly inside but so it was outside so it makes sense. We will definitely return here probs in out honeymoon, absolutely amazing landlords going above and beyond. I dont have enough words to recommend it.

The property is stunning. It is well maintained and had everything we needed. The only suggestion I can make is that possibly the slate steps could do with a power wash or grit to be provided. As over time they have become slippery once wet. Our host were very kind and accommodating. We can not wait to return.

Great place to stay. This was are 2nd time staying here and we will certainly be back.

Had a smashing time, very gracious hosts!

Michael

The property was not at all as described . I asked for enclosed garden once booked it said check boundaries !! The garden was no way enclosed and open to a main road and fields open at the side. The cooker was filthy no heating . The hot tub didnt work and wasnt particularly clean and amenities ie pubs and town were mainly closed due to the financial crisis. Struggled to do anything really . The mill itself was a lovely setting but not a true description of what we thought was going to be a nice break

The Old Mill was just as described in Sykes write up. We were disappointed with a few things though. There was thick dust noticeable on mirrors, tops of taps, window sills, cooker hood and general surfaces. The oven was filthy which we cleaned as best we could before we used it. The kitchen floor was sticky so we mopped it. Flies were a problem and we were constantly using fly spray to keep the population down, maybe an electronic fly killer would be a long term solution. I know in the countryside fly's can be a problem but solutions are available to combat the issue. The wifi was very patchy and dropped out alot. The hot tub was welcoming but only half the jets were working, so not as good as it could have been. This is a lovely place to stay, central to many visitor attractions. We would return to the Old Mill but if we found any issues we would inform the owner straight away which we didn't this time.

Duncan

Had a wonderful stay at The Old Mill, the house was absolutely beautiful. The garden and stream were perfect for the dogs and children and the hot tub was exactly what everybody needed after a long day exploring. The house was extremely well equipped with everything you needed in the kitchen and games and DVDs. The only negatives were the loud floors, which made sneaking around the childrens rooms difficult without waking them. The broadband was slow and unreliable although it was a welcome break from technology the kitchen could have done with some more children's plates and cutlery. All of this was very minor however, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again.

We had a lovely stay at The Old Mill. Had all the comforts of home and the barn itself was set out nicely. Peaceful and quiet area with beautiful walks and a lovely stream at the end of the garden where the kids enjoyed playing. The downside was that there is absolutely no phone signal and the wifi didnt work so we had a bit of an issue in that regard. We were offered the neighbours wifi but that didnt work too. The highlight was the hot tub. Nice that its under cover so that it can used even if the weather is bad. Lots of towels and bed linen provided which was great. Kids enjoyed the board games. David, the owner was very welcoming and stopped by to check in on us. Lovely host. We wont hesitate to go back again.

Enjoyed our stay at the old mill, lovely place, set out nicely, very peaceful, hot tub a delight, kids really enjoyed this, used every day. Owners very nice and helpful, WiFi not working, but not a problem for us, kid's at a loss without broadband,scenery lovely, isolated spot, very peaceful, ideal getaways enjoy a a peaceful holiday. Thank you..

Michelle

Amazing stay at the old mill. Beautiful property situated in stunning countryside! Plenty of space, Hot tub was amazing! Very relaxing!

Wonderful holiday owner was quick to help with anything we had an issue with very helpful, cottage had everything we needed and more felt very homely. Neighbour was very kind and informative. 5 stars

A lovely property in a lovely area. Walks right from the door step, hot tub was brilliant and really like the fact it is under cover. We have been to many hot tubs and they have never been under cover. Bed really comfy and everything you need is inside the property. We will definitely be booking The Old Mill again . Thank you it was perfect.

Andrew

We was a bit disappointed as the cottage did not seem big enough for 8 people 1 ... We was a bit disappointed as the cottage did not seem big enough for 8 people 1 of the double beds we would class as 3 quarter bed itinerary kitchen sheet a lot of items missing we had to buy yorkshire pudding tin and tea towels as only one supplied and had to buy 2 small sharp knifes as all missing out of knife block informed host on phone but no action taken we did not meet hosts and no welcome pack so had to go straight out for bread and Milk 8 miles away also a lot of crockery chipped plus side great hot tub and grounds we would not rebook this cottage for 8 people

Gorgeous property. Spacious and homely with a fantastic garden. Facilities were super. Had an amazing stay here

The Old Mill was a lovely, comfortable home from home. It was well equipped, the hot tub was really relaxing and the surrounding area was stunning. The area is quite remote, the nearest shop is around 15 minutes drive and any attractions are from 30 minutes to 2 hour drives. The only downside to this property is the internet is very slow and drops out alot. Even though we only used it to check opening times and best directions to places to visit as we found that the leaflets for these places that were left in the cottage were out of date and had changed alot it did cause some issues. Other than that, lovely place to visit.

Beautiful beautiful beautiful ! If you are from a countryfarming background or you dont mind the noises of farm animals I 100 recommend staying here ! Stunning walks some right on the doorstep ! The cottage was just fantastic ! A lot bigger in person and much more rewarding to see in person ! Thank you for having us !

Great place for a rest

Fantastic cottage with great facilities making it a home from home. The hot tub made it for us as we all went in every day when we got back from walks or visiting local towns. The owners were easily contactable and accommodating we had a power cut for 5 hours on our last day due to storm Eunice and they brought us a supply of candles.

We had an absolutely amazing time. First holiday together in 5 years and what an amazing place to stay. Would highly recommend The Old Mill.

I would have given a 10 out of 10 if could have had a later checkout. ..10am was quite early. Other than fantastic place.

Fantastic property, really lovely hosts , really loved it , will return . All Round brilliant

The house was lovely, plenty of room for all of us, very comfortable and had everything we needed. Hot tub was lovely after long walks. Location very rural and quiet with a large safe garden for the dogs to run. Would highly recommend this property.

Elaine

Only marked down on accuracy of the listing as advertised as an enclosed garden and that that the property had a bar b que.

The Old Mill really had the wow factor, with an amazing interior and stunning views from the hot tub too. The surrounding area was well documented in the welcome packs, describing local walks and how the Old Mill came to be too. Thank you for being a brilliant place for our post lockdown escape!

I had visited the Old mill previously with a group of friends and wanted to bring my family back to the accommodation as i had had such a lovely experience. It was another resounding success and an experience that we all enjoyed together. The property was comfortable and stylish with everything that we needed as a family. We embraced the beautiful country walks and of course, the hot tub! It gave us the opportunity to spend quality time and recharge our batteries. I would definitely recommend this property to others. The owners are only ever a phonecall away and very happy to help in any way they can.

Ceinwen

Very clean, lovely house. Kids and adults loved the hot tub. Great amenities. WiFi not great upstairs but didn't spoil the stay.

Had an amazing stay only thing we had issues with was the beds were not that comfy. Also had a few issues with the hot tub however they sorted it promptly and even gave us a nice bottle of Mot to compensate. Would definitely stay here again.

Amazing property with great scenery. Owner was very pleasant and communication was excellent. Would absolutely recommend

Hi was a beautiful cottage had a great stay. Everything we hoped for, Elan valley a must to visit. A couple of things needed some oven gloves. Barbeque needs updating was more of a fire bucket? Could do with a lock on the downstairs toilet. Only minor things.

The garden is bigger than it looks , dogs loved the river and walks while we ... The garden is bigger than it looks , dogs loved the river and walks while we enjoyed the hot tub, would recommend this cottage

Graham

Great base for a holiday. Plenty of walks, waterfalls, reservoirs and places to visit. House was very Covid secure, all very clean including the hot tub. Everything you could need was included in this lovingly converted old mill. All photos accurately represent what you get in the property. Friendly owners who are on hand and service the hot tub daily very early in the morning!.

Joanna

David the owner was fabulous! Nothing was too much trouble and the house has everything we needed for us and the children! Would definitely stay again!

Gareth

Superb location, stunning cottage. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thankyou.

We had a wonderful weekend away at the Old Mill. The accommodation was easy to find, with plenty of parking and in a quiet location. The layout of the property suited our needs perfectly. It was spacious, clean and warm. The furnishings were comfortable and we settled in well. The hot tub was a welcome treat and everyone benefitted from the relaxation it provided. Having it undercover facilitated its use, especially during the cold, crisp evenings. The owners were both accessible, friendly and very approachable. We have created many fabulous memories and would definitely recommend as well as return to the property.

We had a really chilled and relax break in the Old Mill, the hot tub was fab to the point of my son asking if we could buy one when we got back home. A great central location to visit all the areas points of history, walks, dams & lakes. Days out at the beach or visitor centres. The scenery was awesome with an abudance of wildlife, even watching Red kites circling while relaxing in the hot tub. Fully chilled and recharged ready to go back to work. Ideal for the family or a group of friends.

Absolutely amazing place! Everything has been thought of in this cottage and this made the stay fantastic. The grounds are beautiful, the cottage is perfect for a nice chilled holiday, we couldnt have picked anywhere better for a weekend away. Thank you!

Our second visit to The Old Mill, as last year the weather was glorious. The facilities at the Old Mill are such that everyone can relax in space and comfort. Hot tub is brilliant with spectacular sightings of many birds of prey.Flys were an issue this year, probably because of the warm weather and being so close to a farm. Fly paper was provided which helped. Low doorframe and beams on top floor are an issue if you are tall. Owch! Overall though a perfect place for a relaxing break away from the stresses of daily life. Jeffries family.

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The Old Mill, Dolau

About The Old Mill

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Hot Tub Heaven

Peaceful Location

Spacious Layout

Dog-Friendly Features

Character Building

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Getting To The Old Mill

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Old Mill Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Metropole Hotel Restaurant

The Triangle Inn

Spencer's Brasserie

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

The Old Mill Reviews