Vulcan Lodge Cottages

Doldowlod, Llanwrthwl, Rhayader, LD1 6NN, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.0/10! <small>(score from <b>80</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
80 reviews

The lodge was an excellent getaway for myself and partner plus our two pups. It was like home from home. We went exploring down by the river and made visits to Elan Valley. Highly recommend Evans Plaice if your after fish n chips. About a five min drive from the cottage. Will definitely be returning.

Tracy United Kingdom
a kitchen with a table and a dining room at Vulcan Lodge Cottages in Rhayader
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Vulcan Lodge Cottages

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  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

Vulcan Lodge Cottages are set in Llanwrthwl, 3.5 miles from Rhayader. These cottages have been converted from an 18th-century inn and are surrounded by lovely grounds, on the banks of the River Wye. Each cottage at Vulcan Lodge has rustic design combined with stylish, modern elements. There is a lounge and a kitchen, and some cottages open onto a garden. Free Wi-Fi is available. The property is ideally located for walking, cycling, fishing and horse riding. You can go walking along the nearby Wye Valley Walk, while Brecon Beacons National Park and the Elan Valley can be reached in less than 40 minutes by car. Swansea is just over an hour's drive from the cottages.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.3
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  • Tracy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The lodge was an excellent getaway for myself and partner plus our two pups. It was like home from home. We went exploring down by the river and made visits to Elan Valley. Highly recommend Evans Plaice if your after fish n chips. About a five min...”
  • Clio
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good quality facilities, very nice bedrooms, good location in a beautiful area. Comfortable and warm cottage. Excellent area for walking and cycling.”
  • Glen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good location, although only here for work purposes. Comfortable accommodation and clean. Good shower”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.1Based on 75 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We love the outdoors and do lots of walking and cycling. We also enjoy using the excellent Rhayader Leisure Centre which provides a very well equipped gym and a large swimming pool. We also of course love providing a really good experience for our guests when they stay with us in this beautiful part of Wales.

Property info

Vulcan Lodge was once a beautiful old country inn. Sadly it fell on hard times and closed. We therefore set about converting it into 5 lovely holiday cottages. Its uniqueness is that though all the cottages are in the same building they are all self-contained with their own private entrance and furnished to the same high standard. The largest cottage will however accommodate all of the cottages guests for dining and socialising which makes it ideal for group bookings. The river Wye is on the doorstep (at the rear of the Lodge) and is accessed through a gate, stile and short walk through a wood. Just the other side of the river is the Wye Valley Walk and the Sustrans routes 8 and 3 are on the doorstep. It has the advantage of having a large convenience store and Gregg's cafe nearby. Why cook breakfast with this next door! Two of our cottages (the Tudor and the Middleton) are equipped for guests with disabilities and have a wet room and a range of mobility aids. Note: room sizes refer to the lounge area in our cottages and are approximate.

Neighborhood info

Vulcan Lodge is just 3 miles from the lively market town of Rhayader with its memorial town clock a feature of the crossroads. You can't get lost in Rhayader as the four main streets are called North, South, East and West Street! Rhayader has its own museum, exhibition and performance centre known as CARAD (Community Arts Rhayader & District). As well as a rolling programme of exhibitions they have regular gigs in their performance space. CARAD also serves as a tourist information centre. There is a town guide and map which gives information about walks in and around the town. In North Street you will find the busy Smithfield Livestock market. Rhayader is very fortunate to have a large free car park by kind permission of the Smithfield Trust. Opposite the Smithfield is Rhayader Leisure Centre which has a fine swimming pool, gymn and squash court. Follow the signposts to the Waen Capel Park. This is a just a short walk from the centre of the town and is beautifully located on the banks of the river. A short walk along West Street will take you over the bridge into Cwmdauddwr where the start of the Elan Valley Path can be found. This wonderful hard core path will t

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Greggs
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of Vulcan Lodge Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Shops
  • Convenience store on site
Miscellaneous
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Vulcan Lodge Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash is not accepted Vulcan Lodge Cottages accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Vulcan Lodge Cottages of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Vulcan Lodge Cottages

  • Yes, Vulcan Lodge Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Vulcan Lodge Cottages has 1 restaurant:

    • Greggs

  • Vulcan Lodge Cottages is 2.6 miles from the center of Rhayader. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Vulcan Lodge Cottages on this page.

  • Vulcan Lodge Cottages offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horseback riding
    • Head massage
    • Back massage
    • Hand massage
    • Neck massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Foot massage

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Vulcan Lodge Cottages (subject to availability) that have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Vulcan Lodge Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Vulcan Lodge Cottages (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Vulcan Lodge Cottages is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Vulcan Lodge Cottages on this page.