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Carmarthenshire remote holiday cottage - peaceful Cambrian mountains - bring your own horse - livery available.
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Caio 1.5m, Cambrian Mountains 5m, Llandovery 7m, Black Mountains 20m.
Rural holiday cottage
- A comfortable cottage, converted from a barn, set off the tourist trail in a small remote alpine-like valley in the beautiful rolling Carmarthenshire countryside.
- There are lovely views from the sitting room with its large, feature stone inglnook (not in use) over the valley to the small village of Caio and Brechfa Forest.
- The owner is a horse breeder,
- The Brunant Arms in Caio 11/2 miles away serves a selection of real ales and good freshly prepared homemade food. Popuar with locals and visitors alike. Tether your horse to the rail provided or park in the car park.
- The village of Pumsaint 2 miles away has a garage and small shop.
- An ideal base for those seeking tranquillity and freedom.
Red Kites soar over remote holiday cottage
- Red Kites wheel overhead, buzzards soar on the thermals.
- Do visit Llandeusant Red Kite Feeding Station where you can watch 50 kites and buzzards being fed. It is a truly spectacular display.
- If you wish to bring your own horses to enjoy the mountain bridleways and traffic free trails they are welcome - livery available.
Dolaucothi Roman Gold Mines (N.T.)
- Caio Church is reputedly the site of the barracks which housed the Roman slaves who mined for gold at the Dolaucothi Gold Mines (N.T.) - guided tours from the end of May to beginning September.
Llandovery (Church among the Waters)
- The pretty little market town of Llandovery 7 miles away is steeped in history. It is dominated by the ruined castle once a formidable fortress overlooking the river Towy. Stock up on groceries and essentials here. There are supermarkets, individually owned interesting shops, banks, delicatessen, ironmongers, a tourist information centre and much more.
- There are cafes, pubs, galleries and crafts, enjoyable walks and wonderful scenery to enjoy.
- Look out for the statue of Llywelyn ap Gruffed, a Welsh hero who helped in the rebellion of 1400 against the English.
Kings Head Inn
- Enjoy quality Welsh cuisine at the traditional oak beamed Kings Head Inn in the heart of Llandovery. Tea, coffee & cakes, lunch and dinner are served daily.
Dinas RSPB Reserve, Rhandir-mwyn
- Keen walkers with an interest in ornothology will enjoy the 2 hour circular walk around Dinas RSPB Reserve.
- Board walk and footpath takes you through oak woodland, steep and difficult in parts but your effort will be well rewarded. Flycatchers, wood warblers, blackcap, willow warbler, chiffchaff, redstart, kingfishers and many more birds can be seen.
Llyn y Fan Fach, Llandeusant
- The secret lake in the heart of the Black Mountains is the source of the legend which tells of a beautiful woman emerging from the lake to marry a local farmer. The lake is stunningly blue when the sun shines and a delightful spot from where to enjoy superb mopuntain scenery.
The Works, Llandeilo
- 60 independent antique dealers under one roof selling antiques and collectables. Enjoy browsing.
- Lots to enjoy near this Carmarthenshire holiday cottage.
ACCOMMODATION:
2 Bedrooms sleeping a maximum of 4, 1 double, 1 twin.
Bedlinen and towels provided.
Bathroom with toilet, washbasin, bath and walk-in shower.
Sitting Room with 3 piece suite, tv/dvd, radio/c.d. Large inglenook feature fireplace (not in use) and views over rolling countryside.
Kitchen/Diner fitted kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, washing machine, table and chairs seating 6, and stable door to exterior steps.
Fuel oil central heating inclusive May – September £10 per week outside these dates.
Grounds unenclosed garden with unenclosed pond - care with small children please. Garden furniture and views across the valley.
Ample parking
No smoking in the cottage please.
Welcome FREE: 2 Dogs max (No Cats)
SATURDAY CHANGEOVER
Bedlinen and towels provided.
Bathroom with toilet, washbasin, bath and walk-in shower.
Sitting Room with 3 piece suite, tv/dvd, radio/c.d. Large inglenook feature fireplace (not in use) and views over rolling countryside.
Kitchen/Diner fitted kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, washing machine, table and chairs seating 6, and stable door to exterior steps.
Fuel oil central heating inclusive May – September £10 per week outside these dates.
Grounds unenclosed garden with unenclosed pond - care with small children please. Garden furniture and views across the valley.
Ample parking
No smoking in the cottage please.
Welcome FREE: 2 Dogs max (No Cats)
SATURDAY CHANGEOVER
