15-05-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Powys holiday home named as one of the best in the UK
The owners of a holiday let in Powys are celebrating after being recognised in a national awards scheme showcasing holiday homes.
Pool View in Meifod, near Welshpool, was one of the Welsh holiday homes singled out for recognition as winners of the awards programme by Skyes Holiday Cottages.
The awards were handed out based on holiday homes that had received outstanding guest feedback, being named as among some of the best across the UK.
Pool View owners Sonia and David Hughes, both aged 61, created the holiday home after deciding to diversify the farmland that had been in David's family since the 1960s
Their son Phil built the home, designed to be a bespoke holiday let with sleek interiors surrounded by Powys countryside.
Sonia Hughes, co-owner of Pool View, said: 'David and I find it such a pleasure being able to share the fabulous area we live in with guests and we're so passionate about helping visitors to have a lovely holiday.
'It's the cherry on top of the cake to get such lovely feedback too, we're over the moon with our award.'
The Sykes Stars programme, now in its third year, aims to recognise holiday homeowners from across the UK that have achieved high feedback scores from guests over the last 12 months.
The owners of Pool View were among just 33 sets of holiday let owners to be awarded three Perfect 10 certificates from Sykes in the last year, making them Sykes Stars. To receive a Perfect 10 certificate, owners must have at least six reviews from guests each quarter giving them 100% feedback.
James Shaw, Managing Director of Sykes Holiday Cottages, said: 'We love celebrating the incredible variety of holiday lets across the UK, and our Sykes Stars represent some of the very best of what's on offer.
'It's a privilege to recognise owners like these in Wales who go above and beyond to deliver unforgettable experiences for their guests. Our winners play a vital role in shaping the UK holiday let market, especially as demand for unique, high-quality stays continues to grow.
'With Wales remaining a top choice for staycations, we're excited to see how our owners in the region continue to set new standards and inspire others in the industry.'
