Maes Y Barcud in Shropshire | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Maes Y Barcud

Welcome to Maes Y Barcud, a stunning stone barn conversion in Aberystwyth, Mid Wales. This spacious retreat sleeps nine guests across five beautifully appointed bedrooms, making it perfect for families or groups.

The accommodation features a luxurious hot tub, ideal for unwinding after a day of exploring the picturesque Rheidol Valley.

Inside, you'll find a light and airy kitchen equipped with everything needed for a memorable holiday meal.

The sociable space includes a breakfast bar, sofa, and Smart TV, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The lounge offers plush seating and another Smart TV, perfect for relaxing evenings.

Each bedroom is designed with your comfort in mind, ensuring a restful night's sleep.

The property boasts three bathrooms, including en-suites, providing convenience for all guests. Outside, the enclosed garden offers a peaceful setting for alfresco dining or a soak in the hot tub.

Nearby attractions include the vibrant town of Aberystwyth (5 miles), with its independent shops and eateries.

Enjoy the sandy beaches and scenic promenade. For nature lovers, the Cambrian Mountains and Rheidol Valley offer stunning landscapes, while Borth's sandy stretch (7 miles) is perfect for family outings.

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Need To Know

✓Spacious stone barn conversion
✓Hot tub
✓Enclosed garden
✓Beautiful views over Rheidol Valley
✓Pet-friendly (2 dogs allowed)
✓5 miles from Aberystwyth
✓Local pub 1 mile away
✓Family-friendly
✓3 bathrooms
✓Smart TVs in all bedrooms
✓Private parking for 2 cars
✓BBQ facilities

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Maes Y Barcud Reviews

4.9

Average Rating

83%

5-Star Reviews

95%

Would Recommend

Review Summary

Guests consistently praise Maes Y Barcud for its spacious accommodation and excellent location near Aberystwyth. The property's standout features include the amazing hot tub, fully equipped kitchen and immaculate cleanliness, with visitors particularly appreciating the helpful host and perfect setup for family getaways.

Most Mentioned Features

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Rating Distribution

Category Performance

Overall Cleanliness

4.8/5

Facilities

5/5

Overall Comfort

5/5

Overall Location

4.8/5

Maes Y Barcud Reviews Over Time

Key Insights & Analysis

🏆 Top Strengths

The property excels with its spacious layout mentioned in 75% of reviews, achieving perfect 5.0 ratings for equipment and comfort. Guests consistently highlight the immaculate cleanliness (4.8/5), amazing hot tub and fully equipped facilities, with the helpful host receiving particular praise for their friendly service.

👥 Guest Profile

The property attracts families seeking spacious getaways, with guests specifically mentioning "perfect for family getaway" and appreciating the large kitchen/dining areas for social gatherings. The combination of quiet areas and social spaces appeals to multi-generational groups and those wanting both relaxation and togetherness during their stay.

🔧 Improvement Areas

Based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews with ratings of 4.6-5.0, there are no significant improvement areas identified. All aspects receive high satisfaction scores, with only minor potential for enhancement in maintaining the already excellent standards.

🎯 Unique Selling Points

Guests thought these were the most unique things about Maes Y Barcud: private hot tub providing amazing relaxation, spacious cottage layout with both social and quiet areas, immaculate cleanliness standards, fully equipped kitchen facilities, great location for exploring Aberystwyth and surrounding countryside, helpful and friendly host service.

Attractions Near Maes Y Barcud

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained at Maes Y Barcud itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Shropshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Dyfi Discoveries - SY20 8TA

about 9 Miles

Dyfi Discoveries - These family friendly boat trips around the stunning Snowdonia National Park are ideal for sight seeing and wildlife watching. While enjoying the breathtaking scenery visitors can try to spot local marine life including Bottle Nose Dolphins and Leatherback Turtles. Trips are designed to be as interactive as possible and are suitable for children of all ages. Life jackets are provided and warm, waterproof clothing should be worn.