The things people ask us.

Ffridd Mill House, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8QG — on the riverbank in the Dyfi valley, Mid Wales, a fifteen-minute walk from Machynlleth station. The Cottage and the Mill sit side by side, a few yards apart, and we live next door.

Eryri (Snowdonia) is a ten-minute drive, the Centre for Alternative Technology five minutes, Dyfi Bike Park is next door, and Aberdyfi beach is about half an hour.

Yes. Machynlleth station is on the Cambrian line from Shrewsbury and Birmingham, with connections from London and Manchester. It is a fifteen-minute walk to the door, or a short taxi ride with luggage. Plenty of guests arrive without a car; the shops, pubs and Wednesday market in town are ten minutes' walk.

The Cottage sleeps 4 in two bedrooms — a king on the mezzanine and a twin room — with a private garden running down to the river, a firepit, BBQ and two kayaks. It suits a family or two couples.

The Mill sleeps 2 in one bedroom with a super king bed and the river in view through a full-height window. It is for two people who want quiet: no TV, a kitchenette, a walk-in rainfall shower and a table by the water.

Together the two take 6 — handy for two couples with a family, or a group of friends who want their own space.

Yes, in both cottages. The Cottage has a private garden to the river and both have the river bank to explore. Please tell us you are bringing a dog when you book.

The swimming spot is a quiet, clear pool in the woodland a minute's walk from either door, deep enough to swim, with the old stone bridge downstream. It is a natural river, so there is no lifeguard: swim within your ability, check the depth and flow before you get in, and take care with children and after heavy rain when the river rises and runs faster. Guests swim all year; wetsuits are a good idea outside summer.

Two kayaks live on the bank at the Cottage for guests to use for the whole stay — paddle upstream under the trees and drift back down. Buoyancy aids and a sensible eye on the water level are your responsibility. If you are staying at the Mill and would like to use them, ask us.

Check-in is from 3pm and checkout by 10am. Both cottages have keypad entry, so there is no key to collect — we send you a code before you arrive, and you can turn up when it suits you. The heating is on and the house warmed through before you walk in.

Bed linen, feather duvets, towels, heating, hot water, wifi, a hairdryer and free parking by the door are all included in both cottages. The Cottage also has an iron, a TV, a sound system and board games; the Mill has a Bluetooth speaker instead of a TV.

The Cottage is from £153 a night and the Mill from £117 a night; prices vary by season and length of stay. For now, dates and booking go through our Airbnb listings, where you book and pay as usual — the calendars on this site are updated from them every hour. Direct booking is coming; join the mailing list to hear first about new dates, quiet weeks and offers.

Wild swimming and kayaking from the door; Dyfi Bike Park next door with mountain-bike trails all around and coastal and mountain road riding; the southern edge of Eryri (Snowdonia) ten minutes away, Cadair Idris and the Dyfi estuary a little further; Aberdyfi beach half an hour; the Centre for Alternative Technology five minutes; and Machynlleth itself with its Wednesday market, independent shops, pubs and cafés.

Jon and Amie Andrews. We live next door and restored both buildings ourselves. We have hosted on this stretch of river since 2018 and are happy to answer anything before you book — best swimming spots, where to eat in town, which cottage suits you. Email guests@ffriddmill.co.uk or call 07786 375881.