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The Bothy

The exterior of The Bothy, North Wales
The exterior of The Bothy, North Wales | © National Trust / Paul Harris
The sitting and dining room at The Bothy, North Wales
The kitchen at The Bothy, North Wales

The Bothy

This gorgeous half-timbered cottage in the stunning Powis Castle gardens has gorgeous Edwardian interiors.

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The sitting and dining room at The Bothy, North Wales
The kitchen at The Bothy, North Wales
The exterior of The Bothy, North Wales
The sitting and dining room at The Bothy, North Wales
The double bedroom at The Bothy, North Wales
The first twin bedroom at The Bothy, North Wales
The second twin bedroom at The Bothy, North Wales
The single bedroom at The Bothy, North Wales
The outdoor seating area at The Bothy, North Wales
The exterior of The Bothy, North Wales
The exterior of The Bothy and Powis Castle, North Wales

© National Trust / Paul Harris

This gorgeous half-timbered cottage in the stunning Powis Castle gardens has gorgeous Edwardian interiors.

At a glance

Guests
6
Bedrooms
3
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
008014
Acorn rating
4What's this

About The Bothy

This half-timbered house was built in 1908 at a time when the ‘garden cottage’ trend became popular. The surroundings are overwhelmingly beautiful with Powis Castle in the background and perfectly pruned gardens visible from the windows. Its interiors are nothing short of impressive either; in keeping with its refined Edwardian character, traditional furnishings run throughout while period fireplaces and intricate wood panelling have been carefully preserved. 

As a guest you’re invited to explore the mighty medieval castle and celebrated garden free of charge. With an amazing collection of paintings, sculpture, furniture and tapestries, each with their own intriguing story to tell, you could spend more than a day delving into the history of this fascinating castle.  

Beyond life at the castle, why not explore the Montgomery Canal? This pretty stretch of water runs for 33 miles, with a 1.2 mile ramble, or a 9.2 mile towpath trail to explore. Also nearby are the Shropshire Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You’ll be just a 30 minutes’ drive to edges of this stunning area of countryside. 

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, not available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Steep staircase, no stairgates. Low first-floor windowsill adjacent to stairs. We are waiting for an Accessibility Guide. It will be available shortly. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Kitchen with dining table, sitting/dining room with wood-burning stove, shower room and separate lavatory.

First floor layout

Three bedrooms (Master bedroom with 5' double bed with connected en-suite shower room with lavatory and dressing room, plus two twin bedrooms) and bathroom with traditional roll-top bath.

More information

Access: The staircase in this cottage is steep. 

Due to the historic nature and the layout of the cottage, stairgates are not provided, and cannot be fitted, to the stairs. This cottage also has a low, first floor windowsill adjacent to the stairs which could pose a risk to children. Children must be supervised at all times.

Heating: Gas central heating included. 

Parking: There is parking for two cars. 

Garden: There is no private garden or designated children's play area but there is a small patio area within the main gardens where you can sit and enjoy glorious views. Guests have access into the Castle garden during their stay. 

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Holiday cottage guests benefit from free access to all National Trust properties during opening hours throughout their stay (excluding special events, and you still need to book on line to visit).

Utilities/Electricals: There is a combined washer/dryer. Both a combined fridge/freezer and under the counter fridge are provided.

Please note: You will need to arrive before 7pm, which is the electronic security gate deadline for entry into the Powis Castle Estate. After this time the main gates will be locked and entry will not be possible. An electronic zapper for the gates will be left for you in the keysafe for your use during your stay. 

Various events are held throughout the year at Powis Castle. For more details on events that may be taking place during your stay please contact Powis Castle on 01938 551929.