Charming Character Cottage, Crychan Forest & Brecon Beacons

The Byre is a self-catering, two storey converted cow shed that sits independently of our cottage. With beams throughout, there are three bedrooms; Two singles, one large double, and bathroom with shower over bath. There is plenty of room in the double for an additional travel cot (which we provide). Downstairs, there is a kitchen/diner which is fully kitted out with electric fan oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge and large table that seats 4 – 6. There is a large hall and comfy sitting room with log burner. There are two TVs downstairs and metered Wi-Fi. There is use of a utility/boot room with washing machine and tumble-drier that easily has space for a couple of push bikes. The position of the boiler here makes it an ideal drying room after long winter walks! In addition to the courtyard at the front, there is a garden area for guests with table and chairs for 4 (BBQ on request) and access via the steps into the orchard and wider hillside fenced garden. The property lies on the side of a valley nestled between the Halfway and Crychen forests, with their plethora of bridle, foot and cycle tracks on the doorstep, providing fabulous opportunities to get out and about in the beautiful Welsh countryside (ask for local ordnance map). The Byre is surrounded by working farmland mainly used as grazing for sheep and cows and it is not uncommon to find the farmer herding his animals along the lane outside the property. The Byre would suit couples, families or friends interested in taking in the stunning Welsh countryside on foot, bicycle or horseback, with fabulous opportunities to see many bird species throughout the year, including, swallows, woodpeckers, finches, herons and raptors such as buzzards and the once rare Red Kite that glides on the thermals of the valley overhead. We welcome, and provide facilities for, up to 3 dogs, and guests will appreciate the walks right from the door. We are tucked away in the valley, 10 minutes off the A40 main, Llandovery to Brecon road, with the bustling market town of Llandovery 15 minutes away. Here you will find supermarkets, a range of small independent shops, pubs, restaurants and several take-away establishments. Llandovery has always been a rural hub, and still has a weekly livestock market and an annual Sheep Festival every September! Local attractions include the towns of Llandovery, Llandeilo, Carmarthen and Brecon; and tourist attractions of Dan-y-Ogof caves, Dinefwr Park, Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Llyn Brianne reservoir and Brecon Beacons. The Bike Park at Merthyr is proving a great attraction for guests. The busy cities of Swansea and Cardiff are just an hour and half away, with the Gower and West Wales coast again, only an hour and half driving distance.