Hillside View

We have just got back from an amazing stay at Hillside view.

The location was perfect as a base for exploring beautiful wales, the site is so peaceful and views are beautiful. We also enjoyed watching the goats and cows. We had a week of great weather so our two young children really made the most of the garden, which was so convenient for us with it being enclosed and safe, handy for our dog too. Hot tub was a great addition after a long day walking/cycling. Our only feedback would be that it would be great to have some comfortable seating for the garden. We would definitely return and thank you for a great stay.

Perfect little get away.

Small and compact, great location

We loved this area so much that we returned for a second visit, just a few doors up, and it was just as wonderful as we remembered.

​This lovely, quirky little hut is a perfect retreat and has everything you could need. The hot tub was a fantastic addition and a truly welcome touch after our long walks exploring the local area. ​On this trip, we took the opportunity to see more of the local sights, including the spectacular large dams. While our nature walks involved a few minor encounters with local wildlife, it certainly didn't dampen our experience. If you get the chance, we highly recommend a visit to the kite feeding centre—it truly is a magical and unforgettable experience.

I’t was ok, but it was a shepard hut, the teli was not positioned right when you were sitting on the siting area.

It did it’s purpose, we were in the Royal Welsh show all day, The bed was very comfortable. There was no teapot, a microwave would be very handy. The view was vantastic, and quiet.

Fantastic view, so clean, enclosed garden was amazing for the dogs!

Hot tub was spot on. Loved it

We had a wonderful stay at Hillside View!

This was our first holiday with our rescue dog Winnie, and since her recall isn’t quite perfect yet, the fully enclosed garden was a dream come true. Watching her run around safely - so happy and carefree - truly warmed our hearts. The hut itself was spotless, cosy, and just the right size for the two of us and Winnie. The bed was super comfortable and we felt right at home from the moment we arrived. After a day of walking and exploring the local area, we loved unwinding in the hot tub each evening - it was the perfect way to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings. The views are absolutely stunning, with rolling hills, sheep, and even friendly Highland cows to say hello to each day. Winnie is absolutely heartbroken to be home - we all are really! We’re already counting down the days until we can return.

Clean, cosy & perfect views of the countryside.

The enclosed garden was perfect for the dogs who had the freedom to roam without worry. Internally, warm & cosy with all the amenities you’d need for a nice break! Will definitely be returning

Lovely holiday .

Everything you needed in the shepherds hut tea coffee sugar milk and lovely biscuits . To tide you over until you go shopping . Very comfy bed and pillows . Only negative was the sofa to sit on , not to comfy if you needed to sit on for a few hours .As we did due to bad weather . The hot tub was lovely and warm and relaxing . Highly recommend we hope to visit again . The only thing that we missed was a teapot to make a nice pot of tea . Using a teabag in a cup wasn’t the same . So I will remember to take one next time .

Beautiful area, beautiful scenery.

Everything you need and clean and tidy. Clean bedding property in great condition, garden was great for my 2 naughty sausage dogs. Hot tub was amazing with the sunset views!! Recommend anyone to go there

We had an amazing stay which was perfect for a couple and our dogs.

If we were to be extremely picky in our feedback, we would suggest having chicken wire around all the fencing as our small dogs were able to fit through the gaps. I also think that there could be a better sofa in the living area as had there been bad weather during our stay the sofa was not comfy enough to spend time watching the tv. The Shepherds Hut was lovely and had everything we needed - towels, bedding, milk, tea, coffee and sugar - along with washing up liquid, sponges and bin liners. Thank you for an amazing stay!

Lovely little place and surrounding areas.

Very clean, tidy and comfortable inside. Dogs absolutely loved zommies around the garden whilst humans sitting in the hot tub. Lovely to have milk, Welsh cakes and basic cleaning equipment on arrival. It would be really helpful for a sign when coming up and entering the property to help navigate. Would also be useful to have a little welcome guide noting places to visit, recycling facilitates etc.

The view was amazing, but hot tube doesn't work, no light,no jets,not evan hot water, hosts couldn't repair it and they said you can still enjoy it, but main thing why we book it was hot tub, so my grandma's 80 Birthday was ruined.

The frying pan was all scratched, that it was impossible to cook on it. Beds was really comfy.

Lovely property in a very relaxing environment.

Such an amazing place to stay with absolutely stunning views, so very relaxing and peaceful.

Had everything you could want and need plus an incredible hot tub to relax in. The secure garden was just perfect for the dog and us. Walking up to the sound of sheep and cows just perfect. The only negative point is the problem of flies which thankfully they do provide a fly paper.

Giving negative feedback as we didn't go due to sickness and they wouldn't let us change our dates to another time.

Would not recommend

Lovely property.

Only issue was finding the property, the postcode doesn’t take you to the property, it takes you over a mile away and the instructions aren’t very clear. The instructions said would go over s cattle grid, but there wasn’t one.

Beautiful Shepherds Hut.

So clean bright and comfortable. Everything we could possibly need was included. The garden was a fabulous size and totally enclosed ensuring our dog was secure but with ample space to potter about. Views from property where stunning. Hot tub was amazing. Would 100% book again

Lovely quiet place with great views and all amenities just a short drive away.

The place was very clean and the hot tub was well looked after and maintained and clean each day of our stay. The garden was secure which were great for the dog and some very nice walks close by to go on. They quickly fix anything that is needed and we really enjoyed our stay. Would be definitely be booking again.

We arrived at hillside view and was greeted by a very helpful staff member cutting the grass , He told us about the local area etc, The shepherds hut was clean and comfortable with absolutely stunning views of the hills , the size of the garden for the dog was more than adequate, the overall site was clean and tidy ,the site was very peaceful day and night and even the builders were very respectful of people being on holiday , only minor grumble was loose kitchen tap and broken window catch in bedroom which was a slight security concern , we will be going back , Regards David

Fabulous stay for half term at hillside view.

Super windy night the first night! But it didnt ruin our stay. Amazing views, hot tubs are great and Elan Valley was a highlight! Great distance from town. The owners were so helpful and it was fully kitted out for a stay with a little one! Travel cots and high chairs available! Thanks so much for a wonderful week.

We had a fantastic stay and could not fault it.

Lovley surroundings.

Shame about the weather. The shepherd's hut was lovely. There were a few things iwasnt impressed with.handle missing off window in bedroom hinge on wardrobe wasn't attached .and the breeze block on the hot tub cover wasn't ideal

As a family of four with two kids aged 7 &11 we were just wanting a change of scene and this place hit the nail on the head.

The van and garden were great. Very clean. Milk ,sugar, tea on arrival. The dog came with us and she loved the garden space to run around. The kids and hubby loved the hot tub. And we all thoroughly enjoyed the nature reserve walks and all the Dams in the area. It was wonderful. There is a large tesco about 30 mins or so away to stocked up more cheaply than the local stores. If I was to moan about anything it would be the bunked/sofa I felt the beds were handy but the sofa part for us all to watch TV on an evening was very awkward. And it's mot fun sitting on hard wooden chars qll the tim. There were builders on site but that can't be helped. Over all we would go back as a family and as a couple 110% in future.

Loved it!

!!! So clean and lovely will definitely back.

Ok so was a lovely place but I think the building site has a down full on it and peoples stay.

With the noise and sighting. I understand your building more but could have been done on lockdown ready for full paying customers. Other than this & having difficulty finding the place after a long drive my children & dog loved it. I think the check in or check out could possibly be earlier & later but we still enjoyed it. The hot tub was gorgeous & cosy stay indoors as we had rain. The view of the sheep while washing up was a treat as I love animals & the open space for our family dog was brilliant. I would recommend to stay here. I think when the building is done it will definitely be the most relaxing place to stay.

What an amazing place.

Gorgeous views. Totally relaxing two days. The hot tub was lovely. Impressed on how clean the Shepherd's hut was too. Took my two dogs and i'm pretty sure they enjoyed. There was a lovely walk for the dogs in St Harmon at a nature reserve. Already looking to go again soon. Just perfect.

Loved the accommodation , lovely friendly environment and hot tub was an absolute treat .

Having a secure enclosed area for the dog was brilliant. The only small think was that there was nowhere to hang any wet clothes but didn’t affect our stay in any way

We had a fabulous stay at Hillside for my boyfriends 21st Birthday.

A relaxing break in the hot tub was exactly what we wanted! The only downside was the building work going on on site which meant it was very noisy in the day and early morning making it difficult to have a lie in after a late night. But overall we enjoyed our break and would return once the building has been completed.

Everything was perfect - the view, the hot tub and the shepherds hut.

Couldn’t have asked for anything more. Gemma always on the end of a text if you needed anything at all. Would definitely recommend to anyone and 100% will book again

We still could not get over those incredible views, loved every second of it.

We have just returned from an amazing holiday in Hillside view.

The weather was fantastic, very hot. The Shepherds hut far reached our expectations, completely spotless,. All the members of staff from cleaners to hosts were very friendly, knowledgeable about the local area and places to visit. The kite feeding station close by is a must. Lots of good local pubs for a meal out Completely recommended for a peaceful relaxing holiday ☺️

Brilliant place with spectacular views.

Great for children to enjoy the out doors and down time. The staff were very helpful and gave us great ideas of places to visit while we were there. Would definitely recommend to anyone, we hope to be back again in the future.

Accomodation was amazing everything you needed.

Good supply of tea coffee etc. Hot tub was amazing. Garden perfect for dogs. Wish we could have stayed longer really enjoyed our stay. Can't wait to go back again.

It was cosy and the location is just perfect, peaceful and quiet.

Seating inside wasn't very comfortable - for us anyway. However we are looking to book another week's break as we enjoyed it so much.

Unfortunately our holiday was ruined by the construction site located immediately to the left of our shepherds hut.

we chose this location for the tranquil setting it advertised as we wanted a relaxing holiday on the site as my partner who was ill was not able to go sightseeing. We thought the hot tub and the surrounding views would help us to both relax and unwind. Unfortunately this was not so as there was the constant noise of diggers tractors and heavy vehicles from 8am until 6pm every day. the response we got from Sykes was a refund of £50. bearing in mind while we were away we were offered £40 off our next holiday and on our return I had an email saying the shepherds hut next to ours had been reduced by £80. After I explained this I have had no further contact from Sykes. Inexcusable, unacceptable and totally unprofessional. Our one holiday a year cut short and far from relaxed

The hosts were amazing came and checked on us the first night.

The views we’re spectacular and the shepherds hut had everything you could possibly need, an all round excellent property.

Excellent break: just what we needed.

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The Shepards Hut was exactly as advertised, both scenic and splendid.

The cleanliness was impeccable and the owners were friendly and accessible (Not that we needed anything as the Hut was perfect) The only downsides were ones out of anybody's control. The heat generated a lot of flies during the day but being so close to a working farm & livestock, one can expect these things. The hot tub was also rather open and the neighbours and ourselves were constantly seeing each other, which was fine for myself but I know alot of folk go away for the privacy. Again, there are small trees which have been planted in the grass area which will soon achieve complete privacy. The fact that the garden was enclosed was brilliant! We have an 11 month old baby and the thought of being able to plonk her down on the grass and not be on edge was perfect. As stated above, the Hillside Hut was a fantastic place to stay. It made you really feel like you were away from it all. The site was quiet, quaint and exceptionally beautiful. It is a stones throw from Rhyader & Elan Valley and was just the ticket for our young family. Can't express our happiness at it's splendour enough. Will be back some day.

One of the best weekends away we have ever had.

Fantastic location, fantastic views and a great home from home. The perfect holiday for families with dogs and the kids enjoyed it too. Great to see the sun go down and the red kites up ahead while relaxing in the hot tub. Highly recommended. The only issue was the lack of curtains/blinds on the door so we were up early in the morning. I will be telling everyone and be booking for next year.

Had a lovely stay at hillside view.

Very clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend.

Lovely location and great scenery.

Well maintained and friendly staff.

It's an amazing place,unique Cottage and beautiful views.

I would Love to come back.Thank you :)

He enjoyed our stay here in March.

It was our first holiday with the dog and he loved it. Beautiful veiws and places to walk. Would return

A beautiful Shepherd's Hut in a beautiful area with stunning views from the hot tub.

Idylic and the owners are super friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be back :)

This shepherd hut is amazing!

We had the best weekend, having a secure garden for the dogs was perfect and has now become a must have on our list when looking at future holidays. We had the smallest of small issues, I sent one text and all was rectified within 10miles. Even a call later that night to confirm everything. Amazing place with amazing service. Cannot wait to go back!

Lovely location, great for Ellen valley and surrounding areas .

Beautiful views from the shepherds hut . The hut was well equipped and very cosy . It had everything I needed for my stay . Due to the weather as storm Gareth visited I only used the hot tub twice and it was fantastic. I will be visiting again . My puppy loved it . Ooh and the red kites flying over head was a real treat .

Amazing shepherds hut has everything you need and the hot tub was an amazing added bonus.

The enclosed garden was great for our collie to wander freely in. Was a very peaceful get away and wonderful to see so many red kites in the sky. We will definitely be booking back to stay.

Brilliant place, great value.

Watched snow storms whilst in the warm hot tub and did some star gazing as well. had a few issues (electric went off, water froze) but we told the lady and it got sorted within 10-15mins.

The views from the hot tub at sunset is a must!

make sure you time it right!

Beautiful hut.

Clean and cosy and close to local town Rhayader. Unfortunately we didn’t get to use the hot tub as the weather was bad. Would definitely recommend.

Stunning location and the 'hut' has everything we needed.

My doggies loved it too. I just need to work out when I can go back

Amazing little hut, stunning scenery, the hot tub was just what we needed - even in the rain!

The hut has everything you need for a little getaway. Definitely will be returning! :D

Beautiful place, Shepherds Hut is fabulous, has everything you need and they have used the space really well.

The views are amazing, with the bonus of the hot tub in your own garden.My son loved it, plus the sheep that come by each day. Lovely and warm inside in cooler temperatures. Great place to relax. Would highly recommend and would love to visit again. From the pictures published I wasn't aware of the pods that are next to the shepherds huts, they look lovely. Great for couples.

It’s was in such a peaceful and relaxing location.

The views were spectacular and to top it off the weather was perfect. Even though it was set on top of the hill and you had the sense of being in the middle of no where.. just minutes down the road there were lovely pubs, cafes and shops you could travel to which was very handy. The Shepherd’s Hut we stayed in highly met our expectations, and had everything we needed. It was lovely that everyone had their own privacy with the way the Huts & Pods were set up, and you could relax in the hot tub with no one watching you.

A stunning location, and really comfortable shepherds hut, with everything we needed.

A fabulous way to relax in the hot tub in the evening while watching Red Kites swoop down, and where the only noise heard is from the sheep. I absolutely loved it, as did my dogs! So much so I have already rebooked it in a couple of months! I cannot fault it, a perfect few days away for me and my doggies

Exactly as described.

Beautiful views. Perfectly dog friendly. As usual, I am not disappointed with Sykes Cottages.

Place was so stunning we loved every minute only suggestion would be to have some kind of shelter around hot tub to make it more private and also cut the wind off as it's very breezy.

Also as they except dogs they could do with adjoining fences being less accessible for dogs to reach each other to save barking growling issues but would go back in a heart beat

Perfect place for our little family to get away.

Ideal for walks, fun in the garden, my little boy loved the hot tub! We enjoyed little trips into the village for yummy cakes and a paddle down by the river, throwing stones. Its a beautiful "hut" and a beautiful village. Will definitely return and we've told all our friends and family about it!