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Glan-yr-afon

Llandovery, Carmarthenshire
Self-catering
+44 (0)1550 720712
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From
£155 - £222
per night
From
£1085 - £1554
per week

Off-the-beaten track cottage promises peace and quiet, wild swimming and hikes in the hills. A world away from the urban jungle

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

£155 - £222 per night

£1085 - £1554 per week

The Experience

Deep in the Cambrian Mountains, this 300-year-old stone cottage was once a working woollen mill and echoes of the past still ring in the whitewashed walls and crooked ceilings. The house, which has been lovingly restored by owners Tanya and Duncan, is bright, warm and spacious. But the real joy lies outside in the rambling garden with views over the wild western edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Sip your morning coffee on the terrace and soak up the birdsong, take a bracing dip in the crystal clear stream which rushes along at the bottom of the garden, then jump into the wood-fired hot tub to warm up. There are countless walks to be had in every direction. Tanya knows the area like the back of her hand and will happily share the inside track on her native land.

When night falls, gather around the fire pit and marvel at the brilliance of the stars before tumbling into bed and drifting off to the soothing sounds of the river outside.

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We think you'll love

  • The peace and perfect solitude
  • Heading out into the hills
  • Discovering the history of this corner of west Wales
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You should know

  • It’s very dark with no artificial light for miles around
  • The river runs 10m from the house
  • There are other holiday homes on site

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

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Pricing

Nightly price
from £155
Weekly price
from £1085
1 House for 4
From £1552 bedrooms

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Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights, 6 nights in high season.
Closed
January.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property

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Reviews

Only the inside of Glan-yr-afon has changed: the building is still a woollen mill on the outside, the river still could power the machines... the sense of real history is all around. But it's now a place of leisure and delight, spacious, secluded, in the heart of nature. Here you can cut yourself off as much or as little, taking advantage of a very special house for young and old.

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Location

The neighbourhood

Although less than a mile from the nearest village, the house feels a world away from modern life. Call ahead to the nearest pub, the Towy Bridge Inn (2 miles) to check opening hours. Llandovery (3 miles) has an independent butcher and baker - Tanya has a good foodie guide. The town’s annual Sheep Festival in September is a lively affair with races attracting heavy betting among locals.

Local points of interest from Cambrian Escapes

  • Nestled at the foot of the wild Cambrian Mountains overlooking the Brecon Beacons National Park. Waterfall walks from the door, RSPB reserve Gwenffrwdd Dinas for Celtic rainforest and spectacular cascades. Incredible dipping pool for wild swimmers.45 mins
  • Immerse yourself in nature with our Wild Collective. A group of talented local people who can take you on 121 experiences of foraging; wild swimming; hill, full moon and sunset walks, felting and crafting, astrophotography and 4x4 safaris.
  • 5 mins from Pen y Fan. We can fill you in on the best routes and walks in the mountains - the busy and the secret. The Cambrian Mountains are a scintillatingly wild area. Think lakes, windswept hills and waterfalls. Elan Valley and Teifi Pools are superb.
  • If R&R is more your thing, grab your book and mooch around our 75 acre farm with our diverse meadows from floodplain to upland. Or sit down next to the stream and wile away a few hours waiting to spot the kingfisher.
  • A plethora of pretty market towns with antiques, galleries and crafts. Plus 2 of the best gardens in Wales - The Botanic Gardens of Wales & Aberglasney. Gorgeous estuary towns Laugharne and Llansteffan are on the doorstep or go west for secret beaches.
  • Follow our foodie guide - the best days out to fill the soul and tucked away foodie places to fill your boots. Follow our wild swimming trails and try some icy dips in the stunning hinterlands. Hit the trails to find our fave lakes & waterfalls.

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Introducing

Cambrian Escapes

Tanya and Duncan live in the small farmhouse close by. They both worked in London in the public sector before the move here although Tanya grew up in Wales. They are rightly proud of what they have achieved in the restoration of the buildings and the ongoing partnership they are achieving with nature through their land restoration project.

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