Two cottages on the riverbank
The Cottage and the Mill sit side by side on a quiet, clear stretch of water near Machynlleth — wild swimming in a woodland pool a minute's walk away, two kayaks on the bank, and the station a fifteen-minute walk.
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The river
A quiet, clear pool nestled in the woodland a minute's walk from either door, deep enough to swim, with the old bridge downstream and a kingfisher if you're lucky. Early, late, or between showers.
On two wheels
Dyfi Bike Park is next door, and there are mountain bike trails all around. The road riding is just as good — coastal and mountain routes as beautiful, or as brutal, as you want.
Ten minutes
The southern edge of the National Park is a ten-minute drive; Cadair Idris and the Dyfi estuary a little further.
Car-free
Machynlleth station is a fifteen-minute walk, on the Cambrian line from Shrewsbury and Birmingham. Plenty of guests arrive without a car.
Choose your cottage
Both are stone buildings we've restored ourselves, a few steps apart. The Cottage takes a family or two couples; the Mill is for two, with the river in view from the bed.
Our original cottage, here since 2018. Oak-topped kitchen open to the living room, a mezzanine bedroom under the roof beams, and a lawn that runs straight down to the water. Best for a family or two couples.
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Opened in 2025. Flagstone floors, oak beams, feather duvets and a full-height window onto the water — breakfast at the table with the river going past. Best for two.
See the Mill Full details →Side by side
The honest differences. Both share the same stretch of river, the same swimming spot and the same keypad check-in.
| The Cottage | The Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeps | 4 | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 2 — king on the mezzanine, twin room | 1 — super king |
| Bathroom | 1, with bath and shower | Walk-in rainfall shower |
| Outside | Private garden to the water, patio, BBQ, firepit | Outdoor table and chairs on the bank |
| The river | At the bottom of the lawn; the swimming pool a minute's walk into the woods | In view from the bed through a wall of glass |
| Kitchen | Full kitchen, oak worktop | Kitchenette with oven, hob, dishwasher |
| Screens | TV, sound system, board games | No TV, on purpose. Bluetooth speaker |
| Dogs | Welcome | Welcome |
| Here since | 2018 | 2025 |
| Check-in / out | 3pm / 10am | 3pm / 10am |
| From | £153a night | £117a night |
| Check Cottage dates | Check Mill dates |
Before you arrive
We live next door, so the house is ready when you are — and someone to ask is never far away.
Heating on and the house warmed through before you arrive. Feather duvets on the beds, towels and linen laid out.
Keypad entry from 3pm, so there's no waiting for a key — arrive when it suits you.
Paddle upstream under the trees and drift back down. Yours to use for the whole stay.
Firepit and BBQ at the Cottage, outdoor table at the Mill. An evening fire by the water is the thing guests write to us about.
The Cottage · since 2018
Two bedrooms — a king on the mezzanine, open to the room below, and a twin with two singles — and one bathroom. Self check-in with a keypad, so you can arrive when it suits you.
The Mill · opened 2025
Right on the bank, with the sounds of the water, the chance of a kingfisher or an otter, and the wild swimming pool at the end of the woodland path. A super king bed with feather duvets. The Cottage next door takes larger groups.
Staying here
We keep it simple: arrive when you like, bring the dog, and the river is yours. More answers on the questions page.
Timings
Free parking on site, right by the door.
Dogs
Both cottages take dogs, and the garden and river bank are theirs to explore.
On the water
Two kayaks are at the Cottage for guests to use. The swimming pool is a minute's walk into the woodland — no lifeguard, so swim within your ability.
Nearby
Shops, pubs, the Wednesday market and the station are ten minutes away. Aberdyfi beach is half an hour.
Guest words
“Quite possibly the best place we have ever stayed. We took Jon's recommendation to have a swim in the river and were so glad we did.”Georgia · the Cottage · June 2022
“Swimming in the river and skimming stones at the bottom of the garden. Fresh and tasteful inside. Spotlessly clean. Can walk to the train station.”Hannahthe Cottage · August 2023
“The riverside is beautiful and very peaceful — we enjoyed an evening fire by the river. The bed is super comfortable and the house had everything to cook a nice meal.”Emilythe Mill · September 2026
“Everything was ready and the place was all pre-heated for us. Clean, quiet, a really good location. We managed to see one of the kingfishers too.”Eleanorthe Mill · March 2026
“Absolutely stunning, and having direct access to the river was perfect. We didn't want to leave.”Laurathe Cottage · March 2025
“Swimming in the river was possible and both our dogs loved a dip. Clean and dog friendly with stone floors and a private garden. We would not hesitate to return.”Mickthe Cottage · September 2023
“Better than the pics. Super private and lovely to have a river to paddle and swim in. No wonder this house is so popular.”Helenthe Cottage · July 2025
Keep in touch
An occasional email when we open new dates, drop a midweek price, or have a last-minute gap. No more than one a month, and you can stop any time.
Find us
Your hosts
We live here and restored both buildings ourselves. Ask us anything before you book — best swimming spots, where to eat in town.
guests@ffriddmill.co.uk07786 375881