Amazing place with a great view, hot tub was a bonus. Cottage is fabulous, everything you need and more, beautiful place to stay.
Evan was a perfect host and made us feel really welcome. Our little baby, Delilah has enjoyed watching the birds every morning.
Fantastic beaches and plenty of walks you can do that are doggy friendly.
We have all had a fantastic time and are sad to be leaving, hopefully the future holds another visit.
Leanna and Michael
Shropshire 12-19 July 2024
We came for a four nights, a quick break to see our good friend Evan and daughter Glenys who visited from America.
Always lovely to see Evan who is a perfect host and gentleman.
See you in October
Mike and Alice
Stoke – on – Trent 8-12 July 2024
Yet another lovely stay at Eithinog! Weather treated us well, but very cold Sunday ( would have thought it was winter).
Visited our regular places and a trip up to Anglesey to visit Peter’s cousin.
Jess, our elderly border collie, was immediately at home on arrival and enjoyed our short walks at Ynys Las and Gogerddan.
It has been lovely to meet up with you again Evan and also to meet your daughter Glenys from Florida.
See you next time!
Judy, Peter and Glenda
Monmouthshire 21 June – 1 July 2024
We’ve had another amazing stay here. Evan is always so welcoming and such a lovely man.
Blake is walking this year and has thoroughly enjoyed playing in the garden and helping Evan to water the plants.
We will be definitely be back next year for our annual holiday to Aberystwyth
Carla, Stephen and Blake
Bridgend 31 May – 7 June 2024
Beautiful location with stunning views, very peaceful. We enjoyed exploring the beaches, especially Barmouth.
We really enjoyed the hot tub and Evan was very friendly.
We would highly recommend the location and love to come back again
Rob, Emma, Phoebe, Jack and baby Teddy.
Northants 24 – 31 May 2024
Last year we came to Eithinog for one week and loved it so much that we decided to come this year again – for two weeks.
The cottage is beautiful, the area is beautiful and Evan- you are a gem an absolute Gem.
Thank you so much.
Anne and Kevin
Southhampton 3 May – 17 May 2024
First time to this area of Wales, but hopefully won’t be the last.
Thank you Evan for your hospitality and the use of your gorgeous cottage.
Justin and Adam
Bedfordshire 26 April – 3 May 2024
Thank you for such a warm welcome. This place is absolutely superb!
We’ve had a lovely week, fantastic accommodation, scenery and surrounding area are amazing!
Thank you Evan.
Averill and Mike
Leicestershire 12 April – 19 April 2024
Great location for a much needed relaxing break in West Wales.
The hot tub and the local walks were explored on a daily basis, along with trips to Betws- y – Coed ( a must) and Aberystwyth.
Thank you Evan.
Lance, Justine, Kieran, Ewan, Charlie.
Portsmouth 5 – 12 April 2024
Had a lovely week in sometimes sunny Wales. Fabulous Sunday lunch at the White Lion.
Did trips out to Devils Bridge, Silver Mine and Corris Craft centre, all recommended.
Cottage lovely and relaxing.
Debbie, Simon, Alexander, Cerys and Felicity
Warwickshire 29 March – 5 April 2024
A very chilled and relaxing stay. Thanks Evan for making us feel welcome. Perfect size for four adults and two dogs.
Best parts, hot tub, views and log fire. Looking forward to our next stay.
Richie and Becky, Adam and Sian
Liverpool and Stoke 8th- 11th March 2024
Diolch (thank you) for a beautiful stay. Homely, heartily food for the soul. Giggles, puzzles and the hot tub as a bonus.
Evan is the perfect host, looking forward to returning. Hyfrydwch pur, diolch o galon.
Angel, karenza and Amy 23rd- 26th February 2024
Thank you. A lovely time/stay. Such a beautiful setting and a cosy, easy cottage. he children are sad to leave!
Eagle Family Shropshire 16th – 18th February 2024
A sadly depleted Shelley gathering for our 3rd visit, but Eithinog is a joy for ever- very cosy, comfortable and welcoming. Lovely views , even if the weather is poor.
Lovely, as always to meet Evan. Thank you.
Skelley Family Shropshire 11th – 16th February 2024
Thank you so much Evan and family for welcoming us to your lovely cottage. It really is one of the best we have stayed in, comfortable, warm, beautiful views and everything provided for our needs.
We have really enjoyed our week here which has given us the opportunity to revisit places we know in the area and to explore some new ones. Hope to return again.
Elizabeth and Richard Bartlett
Stockton- on Tees 21- 28 September 2024
Our first visit to Helygen but not to the area. What a lovely place to stay. Everything we needed was here in this beautifully. equipped cottage.
The weather has been glorious from Monday onwards and we enjoyed being tourists instead of visiting family here, who sadly are no longer with us. Corris Mine is well worth a visit.
Thank you Evan, see you again hopefully.
Griff and Helen Jenkins
Bristol 14-21 September 2024
This is our second visit to Helygen and we have already booked our third visit. Jack the dog definitely recognised the cottage and remembered the fun time that he had last year.
We had the most wonderful relaxing time in Helygen. Hot tub definitely a hit even in the rain. Discovered Ynys Las beach and the vast expanse of soft sand, perfect for dogs and children.
Evan was helpful and friendly as always . We are so glad we discovered this cottage and are looking forward to coming back again.
Sue, Melyn and Navin Sussex and Bournemouth
13 – 20 September 2024
A beautiful cottage in an amazing location. A very warm and friendly greeting from Evan.
What more would you ask, our 20th wedding anniversary celebrated in a wonderful location.
Thank you Evan
H, Lucy and Rory
31 August – 7 September 2024
Our first time here and what stunning views. The cottage was fabulous and my grandson loved the hot tub. Evan was lovely and friendly and helpful.
Would love to come return.
Janet Steele and family St Helens
24 – 31 August 2024
Evan, this has been our 11th holiday in these cottages, first arriving in 2014. It is our “home from home” in Wales, in an area we have been coming every year for all of my 70 years.
The cottages are a gem. This is our first time in Helygen and we have loved it.
Thank you Evan for everything you and Carol have created. It is quite unique here.
Philip and Janine Taylor West Sussex
17 – 24 August 2024.
This is our second time here and it was just as wonderful as the first. Our daughter was 18 months is now 4, we now have a little boy.
The cottage is so peaceful and Evan is so warm and friendly and hard working. We will definitely be back again to enjoy scenery and tranquillity.
June, Mike, Rebecca, Isabel, Oliver
Cardiff 22 – 29 June 2024
Once again Evan we have had a great week ( apart from the weather). Your hospitality and kindness is great, you really are a fantastic host.
We have become very good friends enjoying our meal again in the White Lion. See you again in October. Forever friend.
Mike and Alice
25 May – 1 June 2024
We have had the best weekend at Helygen, the most beautiful place in a beautiful location. We will definitely return in the near future.
Evan’s hospitality is wonderful and has made us feel more than welcome, what a lovely gentleman, we will look forward to seeing you again.
Chris and Sophie Wall
Rhondda Valleys 4 – 6 May 2024
We have lost count how many times we have been visiting Helygen. That in itself says it all! We love coming here , it feels like home, so comfortable and well stocked.
Even though we had a lot of rain we enjoyed the Welsh countryside in all it’s stormy glory and we really appreciated the rare moments of sunshine .
Once you have met our host, Evan, you know you will always be welcome. Evan goes above and beyond to make sure you get to enjoy your stay with him.
A truly lovely gentleman. We look forward to next time.
John and Pam Orange
Toronto, Canada 6 – 15 April 2024
Another fantastic stay at Helygen, we loved to see the lambs in the fields next to the cottage, sometimes we see them being born!
We all enjoy staying here as there is so much going on around in the area. The hot tub is a big attraction as well.
We will be back again in October. Thank you Evan.
The McGuire family
30 March – 6 April 2024
This is our third stay with Evan and we already look forward to the next visit. We have stayed in both Helygen and Eithinog and have always found them to be of a high standard and immaculate condition.
Sitting in the hot tub looking out at the beautiful view is one of our favourite ways to relax after a day of exploring.
We recommend visiting the Red Kite feeding center, the Rheidol Railway to Devils Bridge and Corris Craft center. Morgan’s Butchers in Aberystwyth is a great spot for a carvery roll and if it’s dry head up Constitution Hill, the views are spectacular. Aberdyfyi is also worth a visit.
Evan you have been as always, a wonderful host. Thank you for always taking care of us and ensuring we have a great stay.
The work you and Carol put into these cottages really shines through and it feels like a second home to us.
You are the hardest working man we know and have the biggest heart. Stay safe, keep well and we’ll see you soon!
All our love as always.
Danielle, Steve and Lily
Port Talbot 23 March – 30 March 2024.
Thank you so much Evan for a wonderful stay! Such an incredible and special place. We feel so lucky to have had such a wonderful time here.
We loved our stay so much and can’t wait to visit again!
Ash and family Bath. 25th February – 2nd March 2024
Thank you for sharing your beautiful part of paradise with us. We had a great time with plenty of relaxation. Your kindness Evan will never be forgotten.
Thank you for letting us stay on and we enjoyed the views from hot tub.
We will stay here again.
Team Evans Brighton 10th – 18th February 2024
Thank you once again Evan for your hospitality. We always enjoy being down here. The weather was not good but we still enjoyed and chilled out.
See you again in May when the sun shines.
Mike and Alice Powis Stoke-on-Trent 28th December -4th January 2024
Thank you Evan for a lovely week again. Its our second home as we have been here so many times before that we have lost count. We will be here again in the New Year.
Look forward to seeing you then.
Mike and Alice Powis Stoke-on-Trent 28th October – 3rd November 2024.
Another fantastic stay at Helygen, we really enjoyed the hot tub and the amazing view as we step out of the house.
We also really enjoyed climbing Cader Idris and this was the perfect place to come back to after a whole day climbing, plus Evan is so kind, from Carys age10.
Thank you Evan for a lovely stay. I loved the hot tub from Sian age 5.
Thank you for another nice stay at Helygen. I really enjoyed looking at the sheep in the field and I hope next time we come here we will see the sheep again. Thank you Evan, Fion.
The Mc Guires Cambridgeshire 21st – 28th October 2023
Such a beautiful, clean and well-equipped cottage. Evan made us so welcome. Appreciated the welcome pack ( the milk was amazing ) and the little touches like toiletries in the bathrooms that make the rental stand out from the crowd. We were a little bit unfortunate with the weather but enjoyed exploring the coast, Aberystwyth, Barmouth, Borth, Aberdyfi, Porthmadog, New Quay, Aberaeron and Llangrannog. The hot tub was delightful with gorgeous views. We ate at the White Lion. Be warned – the portions are huge! Food cooked from scratch, good quality. Had Chinese take away from Bow Street – OK, nothing special. Devils Bridge Falls worth a visit. Aberaeron harbour lovely Llangrannog beach secluded and picturesque dolphins seen.
Tricia, Brendan and Alex Fininigan. Liverpool / Merseyside. 9 – 16 September 2023.
Wel, am arhosiad hudolus! Diolch o galon am eich croeso cynnes, eich bwthyn anhygoel a chynifer o atgofion melys fel teulu.
Dyn ni wedi joio ein hunain mas draw. Does dim digon a eiriau i gael i esbonio pa mor brydferth yw y lle arbennig ma.
Diolch am amser bythgofiadwy.
Will, Liz, Henry, Freddy a Matty
Pembrokeshire 2 – 9 August 2024
We have been truly blessed with a whole week of glorious sunshine in this special place!
This is our eighth visit and each time it gets even more magical!
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful house with us all!
We shall be back very soon.
Sarah, Vinny, Thomas and James
26 July – 2 August 2024
This is our second stay at Llechwedd Mawr, the first being November last year. Great walks around the area.
Reggie the Rottweiler had a great time too despite being electrocuted twice by the electric fence.
Weather was typically Welsh but it did not detract from our enjoyment.
Evan again has been the perfect host and nothing is too much trouble – many others would do well to take a leaf out of this book.
When we get home we will certainly be booking again.
Finally, for the plane spotters watching high level dog fights by multiple aircraft was interesting as was the low level single F35 transiling up to LFA7.
Evan see you next year.
Gordon, Sandy and Maisie, Reggie the Rottie.
Surrey 19 – 26 July 2024
Fantastic stay in the Cambrian Mountains of Wales! It was a wonderful week in your beautiful cottage!!
So lovely to be in the middle of the hills and wild life.
Thank you so much for everything.
Vera, Vit, Tomas and Martina
Czech Republic 5 – 12July 2024
Given it was the end of June – the weather was poor, scenery – lovely, house very comfortable.
Evan and Glenys were amazing, we had a tyre puncture and an injured dog they were so helpful!
Fishing for trout was fun – but no joy – suggest you read George Baron’s books here in the cottage for advice.
Saw a ‘Tuscano’ plane and two F 35’s fly over the house at about 4pm one clear day.
Food and drink at the Wild Fowler was excellent. All had a great time here at the cottage.
Simon and Felicity
Isle of White. 28June – 5 July 2024
We have been coming here for some years now and it feels like a home from home.
Evan is a perfect host. Plenty of walking despite mixed weather.
The Turner family
Redditch 24 – 31 May 2024
Evan – beautiful cottage in an isolated location which we have not experienced before.
The quiet is amazing. Congratulations on setting up this, must have been quite an undertaking.
John and Sheena Goddard
Aldershot. 17 – 24 May 2024
Amazing weekend away! Endless trails to explore and a comfy place to relax.
This cottage gave us everything we needed, and what a view!!
Will absolutely be returning.
Jason,Sarah and Owen
Shropshire 3 – 6 May 2024
Such a magical off grid cottage. We have had such a wonderful time walking, exploring and relaxing.
Thank you for everything Evan, we don’t want to leave. Will see you again.
Justin and Sarah
Litchfield 26 April – 3 May 2024
Beautiful cottage with beautiful Views.
Safe to say we’ve had an amazing a stay. We will for sure be visiting again.
Emily, Tim, Jake and Savannah
Kent 19 – 26 April 2024
Absolutely lovely cottage in a beautiful location, couldn’t have asked for a better place for a quiet week away from it all.
Very many thanks to Evan – you are a superb host!
Jan, Bren, Alice, Luke and Jaz
Swansea 12 – 19 April 2024
What a place! Stunning views, great walks and a cottage with everything you could possibly need.
We have had a great time, we will be back.
David, Katy, Ava and Paul
Lincoln 5 – 12 April 2024
Had a thoroughly enjoyable stay. The children loved riding their bikes through the river and searching for newts in puddles in the evenings!
They did catch their first brown trout in the reservoir too! Very comfortable cottage, perfect location.
Thanks for the Easter eggs for the children, such a treat!
The Bearcroft family
29 March – 5 May 2024
We rarely leave reviews preparing to leave no trace of where we’ve been. What a perfect place, location, tranquility, scenery.
The best place to be, thank you.
Barbs and Ian Hendricks
15 – 22 March 2024.
What an incredible week of adventures, despite the rain! Such a beautiful area to explore. Then back to a warm well equipped home from home.
Evan is an all round wonderful person. We are looking forward to returning in the summer.
Andy, Sally, Ceph, Fenn, Oren and Reux.
Forest of Dean 10 – 15 February 2024
Our fifth time here in what I like to call home. Everything has already been written, but how we miss this place when we leave, we are already planning to come back.
Lisa, Paul and Isabella.
Ironbridge 22 December 2023 – 4 January 2024
This was our first stay at Llechwedd Mawr.What an amazing place. We were one day late into the property due to the river but Evan put us up in his other cottage in Talybont.
On day three of the stay we booked for Summer 2024. Great place, peace and quiet and a few energetic walks nearby.
As I write this the river is high again due to overnight rain so it will be touch and go whether we will be able get out later – ahh well!!
Evan, brilliant and a perfect host.
Gordon, Sandy and Maisie
Redhill 13 – 20 November 2024.
My second time here, after arriving a day late due to mother nature, another fantastic time was had. Thank you Evan for being a fabulous host. We’ve already booked for next year.
Sharon and Yoki
Dorset 21st – 27th October 2023
Such an amazing place! Was not prepared for the river but Evan taught me well and it only got easier as it dropped every day. More rain due so having to leave a day early but I’ll definitely be back again. Evan was a true gent, thoroughly enjoyed chatting to him and finding out the history of the place. He went above and beyond to ensure our stay was good. Thank you so much.
Angel and Amy
Swansea 6th – 13th October 2023
Another wonderful stay (6th). As always time goes by far to quickly. Always a pleasure to meet up with Evan, see you next year.
Corinne and Derek
West Sussex 22nd – 29th September 2023
Lovely comfy cottage, has everything you needed. Weather was not on our side. Our first visit here only managed to get out a couple of times first few days. Heavy rain over the remaining days ment the river was to high to pass to go anywhere so the last four days was spent here.
Steve and Zena
16th – 21st September 2023
What a little bit of Heaven! Evan and his daughter very very friendly and welcoming. House was very warm and well equipped. If looking for a walk on the beach try Borth. Very open and dog friendly. Just a little note, be aware of the ticks .
Babs and Roly Webber
8th – 15th September 2023
Always a pleasure! Our 8th visit to our happy place and just as magical as always. Sad to be heading back to reality-but we will be back.
Sarah, Vinne, Thomas and James
25th August – 1st September 2023
We had an absolutely amazing time here. Not only is the cottage comfortable and nicely done, the views, walks, sights etc. are unbelievable!! Evan really takes everything over the top, so kind, helpful and friendly, he helped us out very much and was such a pleasure to get to know and chat with.
We are looking forward to coming back. Thank you for everything .
Meir and Shana Ball and Kids
11th – 18th August 2023
Diolch o galon am arharosiad anghygoel! Cawsom ni gymaint o hwyl fel teulu yn eich ty arbennig iawn. ‘Roedd popeth yn hollol berffaith! Heb os, byddwn ni nol. Cofion cynnes iawn.
Liz, Will, Henry, Freddy a Matty.
Sir Benfro 4ydd – 11ddeg Awst 2023
Our second stay at this wonderful cottage and it will not be the last time! Evan is the perfect host, going above and beyond for his guests even when they flood their car getting through the ford! See you soon.
Dan and Sabrina Heal
Somerset 21st- 23July 2023