About this property
Llandovery 4 miles. This grand, detached manor house sits in a rural position just a few miles from the market town of Llandovery, Carmarthenshire. Combining character features alongside contemporary fixtures, Ysgubor Fawr provides a welcoming holiday home for families and friends looking to explore the Brecon Beacons National Park. As you arrive you are greeted by ample off-road parking but take a moment to appreciate the fresh Welsh air before stepping inside. Boasting a flair of charm, internally the property benefits from a delightful sitting room, ideal for winding down after a long day, and an elegant dining room where you can host family meal times. The kitchen/breakfast area boasts a light and airy tone, equipped with a host of integrated appliances to ensure a well-catered stay, while leading off the hall is a handy utility room where you can pop your muddy clothes on a spin. Take the evening outside to the garden patio area, featuring plenty of lawned areas for your pooch to run around, along with a patio area with hot tub, perfect for soothing muscles after a day of walking. The bedrooms at this Welsh cottage are positioned upstairs, offering two doubles, two singles and a bunk room that is ideal for the little ones. Start the morning with a rinse in the shower room or choose the bathroom for a rejuvenating evening soak. Four miles north rests the picturesque market town of Llandovery, packed with independent shops, pubs, tea rooms, restaurants and a selection of butchers and bakeries where you can pick up local produce. Around every corner in the town you’ll discover connections to the drovers heritage, especially within the Llandovery Musuem and Visitor Gateway, which is also a great photo opportunity! Those who love the outdoors can find hiking trails and circular routes all throughout the Brecon Beacons National Park; spend an afternoon biking, hiking and simply strolling through the region as you explore the picturesque surroundings and waterfalls. If you’re willing to venture a little further afield, head to the coast and discover Aberareron and Aberporth, home to wonderful coastal paths and sandy beaches. With an abundance to fill your holiday itinerary, a getaway to Ysgubor Fawr promises to be a memorable one.
The Brecon Beacons National Park borders this charming market town. With the Black Mountains, Crychan Forest, Cwm Rhaeadr, and the River Towey all waiting to be explored, this area is ideal for walking, fishing, and cycling.
A climb up to the castle is a necessity because it offers panoramic views of the town and the nearby River Bran.
There are several cafés, tea shops, delis, and patisseries to unwind in after a day of strolling around the gorgeous countryside. The annual Sheep Festival, which takes place every September and honours droving, sheep farming, and the wool industry, is not to be missed. Llandovery is in a great location, with something for everyone right on its doorstep. A twenty-minute drive away, the village of Llandeilo is a charming market town with a unique assortment of gift shops, restaurants, and pubs, while visits to the mediaeval Dinefwr and Carreg Cennen Castles add to the allure. Explore the ruins of Talley Abbey, the National Botanic Garden of Wales, a number of mediaeval castles, as well as a wide range of gorgeous sandy beaches and the famed coastal route, all of which are within easy driving distance.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x bunk, 2 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room
Electric central heating.
Electric cooker and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included In rent.
Bed linen and towels included In rent.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Lawned garden and patio with hot tub.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3.5 miles, pub 3.3 miles.