Guests say
Upper Close Cottage in Presteigne is highly praised for its beautiful, peaceful location and welcoming hosts. Guests consistently enjoy the spacious, well-equipped house, with standout features including the hot tub and games room. The property is ideal for families and dog owners, offering lovely views and plenty of amenities. While a few minor maintenance issues and the presence of flies and spiders were noted, these did not detract from the overwhelmingly positive experiences. Many guests have returned or plan to rebook, highlighting the cottage’s appeal for relaxing getaways.
Most guests found the property clean and well-presented, with particular praise for the beds and general tidiness. A few reviews mentioned minor issues such as cobwebs, limescale, and the need for more regular cleaning in the games room, but these were exceptions rather than the rule.
The location is frequently described as beautiful, peaceful, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Guests appreciated the privacy, views, and proximity to local walks and attractions, with only occasional mention of the remoteness affecting convenience for shopping.
Guests consistently commented on the comfort of the beds, spaciousness of the house, and the relaxing atmosphere. The property is described as a home from home, with thoughtful touches for both families and dogs.
The hot tub and games room are standout features, used and enjoyed by nearly all guests. The house is well-equipped for cooking and family activities. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, such as cracked tiles, limescale, and games room flooring, but these did not significantly impact enjoyment.
Hosts are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful, and attentive, with daily hot tub maintenance and thoughtful touches for dog owners. Some guests mentioned the provision of essentials like washing up liquid and soap, but please note that gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
Perfect for a family holiday amidst the Mid Wales countryside, enjoy this beautiful setting with plenty of walking and cycling opportunities nearby..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 42" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Conservatory.
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. External games room with pool table, table tennis and darts.. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Hot tub (private). Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a natural water supply from a bore hole.. This spacious, detached family home, nestled down a private lane, is situated on the owners working farm in the Radnorshire valley. It is a great place for families and friends to get together and has its own hot tub and games room. Set in the open countryside, with fabulous rolling views of the valley to be had from all angles of the property, it’s in an ideal location for those wanting to explore the countryside with Offa’s Dyke being just 15 minutes’ away, as well as other fabulous walks and cycle paths in the area.
After a long day of exploring the area, head back to Upper Close and sit back in the living room, complete with a wood burner, or make the most of the views and relax in the oak conservatory. There is also use of a lovely enclosed garden, great for letting your furry friends and children let off some steam. Shop 3½ miles, pub 2½ mile, restaurant 2 miles.
Upper Close (UK10873) can be booked together with Cedar Lodge (UK50354) to accommodate up to 16 guests.
Free WiFi
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Reviews (25)
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Confirmed Guest
The holiday cottage was lovely it had an enclosed garden but not ideal for large dogs as very low.The farmer kindly let us use an empty enclosed field to let the dogs run in.Had to buy number of cans of fly spray as over run with fly but what can you expect when it a working farm.
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SHELLY BISHOP
Lovely farmhouse lots of room for kids to play. Really helpful owners
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Confirmed Guest
Was a great place to stay my grandchildren love it plenty of space well equipped love the hot tub and the game room