Retreat 22791 – Llandovery, Wales

This part of northern Carmarthenshire is famed for its cycling routes both on and off-road including the Cwm Rhaeadr Gap Mountain Bike and Elan Valley Trails to name but a few. The farmhouse is one of a cluster of cottages on a farm 5 miles from Llandovery which are great for a gathering of up to 29 guests and around which North Country Cheviot sheep graze kept for breeding and meat production.

Outdoor activities from this tranquil base include local quad biking pony trekking or a walk 3 miles up the valley to Cynnant hill. Walk through the forests with your canine pals or enjoy bird watching (the owner is a keen ornithologist). Maps are provided for you to explore. Inside the property is a bright and spacious open-plan living/dining area furnished with comfortable sofas to sink into while you unwind in front of the TV/DVD.

A grand long dining table is perfect for catching up with all the family over a meal while gazing at views through the French doors. A large country-style kitchen welcomes you with a large breakfast island suitable for the whole party to plan the day s adventures over morning coffee. A super convenient ground floor twin bedroom is bright and spacious with a handy en-suite shower room and WC.

Upstairs are three more generously sized bedrooms some with sloping ceilings: a charming twin room has beautiful views out to the nearby grazing fields and an en-suite shower room with WC; two more king-size bedrooms each come with an en-suite shower room and one even has a walk-in wardrobe for an extra touch of comfort and style. Out through the living area s French doors you are treated to relaxing views of the hills and fields.

Housed on location is a large hot tub seating up to nine people and perfect for sipping bubbly as the sun sets. The farmhouse has a charming separate walled front yard perfect for sitting out in the mornings while the gravelled outer yard provides ample off-road parking.