"Pros: A very beautiful cabin in a very beautiful location. Being on the side of the valley in the beautiful green valleys of Wales, with sheep roaming in the fields, what a beautiful spot to stay. It was a very peaceful and relaxing stay and we really enjoyed both the cabin, all of its features, and lots of nice local walks and trips out. Very friendly hosts too, who helped sort out requests and made check in very easy, with a nice bottle and glasses waiting for us. I would definitely recommend for a romantic getaway for a couple, some friend, a small family, or solo traveller. Also, the wifi and internet was excellent, which was a really pleasant surprise! (noting in case anyone wanted to work away). I also really liked the photo diary that journalled the construction of the cabin itself. This was really nice, and I would have certainly liked to read more about it and the history of the area. The standard and finish of the cabin is really really nice. Cons: There were a few things that made this a 9 rather than a 10 for me (and I hope the hosts can understand why and perhaps find my suggestions here helpful): 1. I found the cabin to be dog-tolerant rather than dog-friendly. There were quite a lot of rules and restrictions related to our dog companion, many of which were not made clear up front. We respected the rules, but these rules could be softened somewhat. For example, providing one or two dog blankets to place on top of the sofa to allow a dog on top would be friendly, while protecting the sofa, instead of the rule that dogs must stay on the floor only. We brought our dog's bed, so he was fine, but it would have been cosy to have him up with us. Also, creating a dog-friendly enclosed space to the side of the cabin seems like something that would be easy to put together, especially as there are already various types of fencing around the cabin (which show that it's feasible to do it either economically or aesthetically). 2. There were a lot of rules to read through on arrival. A lot. Several pages. Most of these make absolute sense but I found a couple of them a bit strange - notably the rule that instructs guests to strip all the bedding before leaving the property. We did this, because we wanted to respected the hosts and their beautiful cabin, but I found it frankly quite cheeky. Being asked to strip the bedding "for cleanliness" made it feel less like a luxury cabin and more like a naughty youth hostel. We've stayed in many, many very nice places, and we've never been asked to strip the bedding and place it in a corner. Is this rule really necessary? :) 3. It was for some days very stormy while we visited, which is par for the course but maybe a few board games or a chess set could be added to the cabin's amenities. I had hoped to find something to buy at the charity shops in Machynlleth and leave behind in the cabin, but alas didn't find anything!" ~David

"Pros: Clean, cosy, stunning views, private and well stocked with essentials. Cons: No local suggestions on eating, walks etc . Maybe list a top 5 for each. We had to go through previous years comments book to find helpful advice. No board games , cards Over £400 a night for a 2 bed is very expensive . Property clean but hot tub had a little gravel in it but on the whole clean. Only used once as daughter found it too hot. Check in and out times quite restrictive eg 5pm check in" ~Stephen

"Pros: Lovely cottage, very clean and well equipped. Hot tub is fantastic. Kitchen is lovely Cons: It's very near a road which isn't visible.from the pics, not a huge deal but might be an issue for some (with dogs) Internet is a bit hit and miss but might not be a bad thing for keeping kids off the internet all day" ~Paul