Cuckoo Hill Lodge, Self-Catering Holiday let

23/08/2024

Having struggled since the beginning of June with a serious shoulder injury, I have been unable to trim the hedge outside the kitchen window!! However today I managed to get up the ladder and cut some of it, not brilliantly but at least guests can now wash up looking at the view. Sincere apologies to those who haven’t been able to enjoy it

03/08/2024

Not only do we have the Enduro World Championship near Rhayader this weekend but the Minis are great to see in Elan Valley

29/07/2024

Views from the Lodge on this really beautiful day. How lucky the guests are

20/07/2024

Beautiful day and evening yesterday for our new guests arrival but sadly it was damp today for the Carnival Procession. However an excellent turnout and well done to all

14/07/2024

What an absolutely glorious start to the day for our guests and all the events in Rhayader, at the start of Carnival week

14/06/2024

Lovely view to the hills from the lounge between the showers . Hopefully it will stay bright for our new guests arriving this afternoon

22/05/2024

An interesting event this weekend for our guests

🌿 Celtic Rainforest Festival 🌿
Saturday 25th May from 10am – 6pm

Meet Barbara Haddrill and her beautiful working horses, Molly and Bluebell, as they showcase their skills in land management. From horse-logging to sustainable practices, Barbara and her equine partners have a wealth of knowledge to share. 🐴

Come and see some demonstrations and seize the opportunity to meet these beautiful ponies up close! Don’t miss this chance to learn, engage, and be inspired by the harmony between humans, horses, and nature. 🌲🐎

https://elan-valley.co.uk/events/celtic-rainforest-festival/

This project is funded by The Woodland Investment Grant (TWIG) scheme. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with the Welsh Government.

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🌿Gŵyl y Fforest Law Geltaidd 🌿
Dydd Sadwrn, 25 Mai rhwng 10am a 6pm

Dewch i gwrdd â Barbara Haddrill a’i cheffylau gwaith hardd, Molly a Bluebell, wrth iddynt arddangos eu sgiliau rheoli tir. O goedio i arferion cynaliadwy, mae gan Barbara a’i cheffylau gyfoeth o wybodaeth i’w rhannu. 🐴

Dewch i’w gweld nhw wrth eu gwaith a manteisio ar y cyfle i gwrdd â’r merlod hyfryd yma! Peidiwch â cholli’r cyfle hwn i ddysgu, cysylltu a chael eich ysbrydoli gan yr harmoni rhwng pobl, ceffylau a byd natur. 🌲🐎

https://elan-valley.co.uk/cy/events/gwyl-fforest-law-geltaidd/

Cynllun y Grant Buddsoddi mewn Coetiroedd (TWIG) sy’n ariannu’r prosiect yma. Mae’n cael ei gyflawni gan Gronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri mewn partneriaeth â Llywodraeth Cymru.

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Cronfa Treftadaeth y Loteri Gen / National Lottery Heritage Fund - Cymru RSPB Cymru Welsh Government Llywodraeth Cymru

22/05/2024

Just received these wonderful photos from our guests who were lucky enough to be staying in Cuckoo Hill Lodge the weekend of the Northern Lights. What a treat for them and fabulous photos. Thank you for sharing them with us

05/05/2024

How lucky our weekend guests have been, to see blue skies and sunshine!!! Especially after all the rain we have experienced

04/05/2024

Lovely walk in Gilfach Nature Reserve yesterday , (just 2 miles from Cuckoo Hill Lodge,) despite the damp conditions. Lots of primroses along the river bank but not many bluebells yet

03/05/2024

Delighted to receive this award certificate today. Thank you so much to all our guests who have given their reviews to our agents. We appreciate it so much and always try our best to provide a great base for your holiday

22/04/2024

Great fun if you bring your bikes with you on holiday or hire one in Rhayader

Our very own Pump Track can be found on the western side of Rhayader.

From the centre of Rhayader (The Town Clock), head for the Elan Valley. Travel along West Street passing the local shops and public houses, carry on towards Rhayader Bridge passing Clive Powell Bike Sales, Repair and Hire on the way. Your journey will descend down a small hill, you will notice Mid Wales Holiday Lets on the right hand side of the main road and a turning directly opposite to the left. Turn down the left road and follow it to the bottom and around to the left.

Pump Track Wales is on your right. Find out more here: www.rhayader.co.uk/things-to-do/pumptrackwales

20/04/2024

What a fabulous start for our weekend guests. Probably the best day this year (so far)!

18/04/2024

Well our guests this week have seen the area in all weathers; warm sun ( for an hour or two) rain, hail, bitter wind and this morning a frost. But the sun is now out and hopefully it will be a lovely day for them

12/04/2024

A great experience for all who can ride, who are visiting us this summer

Situated in the Elan Valley - Mid Wales, we really do have one of the most beautiful parts of the country right on our doorstep. We take different routes…

04/04/2024

Lots of lovely lambs playing in the fields not far from the Lodge

03/04/2024

A little something that might interest our guests arriving on Friday

29/03/2024

What a difference in 24 hours!! Glorious morning, let’s hope it stays nice for our new guests arriving later today

28/03/2024

I don’t expect the guests realised they would wake up to this today!

19/03/2024

The latest lovely comments in our guest book. So pleased our guests have enjoyed their stays here at Cuckoo Hill Lodge

18/03/2024

Beautiful morning for our new guests arriving later today. Fingers crossed that the sun stays out

12/03/2024

Well after 3 nice days ( even if cloudy it hasn’t been raining) this morning it is very wet. However the daffodils in the garden will hopefully brighten our guests day

06/03/2024

Such a beautiful frosty morning, looking out of the windows at Cuckoo Hill Lodge

03/03/2024

So glad our guests wake up to this lovely morning and can at least see the views from the Lodge today

03/03/2024

Well done to everyone who competed. Such bad weather to run in

Wow! WHAT A DAY!
From the registration marshalls this morning to all those who spent literally hours in the rain, snow, sleet and cold making sure our runners were safe to the handing out of medals to selling merchandise, working the announcements, lead and sweep cyclists and vans and all the other things that the runners don’t really see
THANK YOU / DIOLCH YN FAWR!!
Despite the weather a great race which couldn’t happen without our huge band of volunteers.

An equally big thank you to all the support services live St johns ambulance Raynet Wales The portaloos people, Rhayader Rugby Club, Splitsecondtiming, Sians remedial massage, M&S Woodfired pizza, Ieu the Fry and all the other organisations and stalls who came along.

And finally - what’s a race without its runners?
It was tough out there today but big respect to all who ran in both races. Thanks for your support.

See you next year!

02/03/2024

Well what a surprise for our guests this weekend ! However they ventured out and do hope they have enjoyed their day