Dolcoed

About this property

Llangadog 2.4 miles. Dolcoed is a charming, single-storey annex nestled into the tranquil countryside of Manordeilo near Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, close to the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, making it an ideal getaway for a couple seeking a rural adventure. Park up and be welcomed into this pretty home, noticing the rural styling and characterful wooden beams throughout. Here you will find a kitchenette with plenty of amenities for home cooking, as well as an AGA for the cooler months. Enjoy a hearty meal with your significant other, toasting to your getaway with a glass of fizz at the dining table, before cosying up into the plush corner sofa and enjoying the ambient glow of the electric fire, settled into a simply beautiful exposed stone bread oven style fireplace.

When sleep calls, freshen up in the shower room, and there is also a cloakroom, before retiring to the characterful king-size bedroom. When the sun is shining, head outside to dine alfresco, enjoying the fresh air and the sound of birdsong. When you are ready to explore, stock up on essentials or enjoy a hearty meal out at Llangadog or visit Llandeilo where you will find the ruins of the National Trust's Castell Dinefwr. Close by attractions include days out to the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Dinefwr Park and Castle, Aberglasney Gardens, and Castell Dryslwyn, or for incredible scenic walks head over to the breath-taking Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.

Trails and sites to visit include Garreg Lwyd, the Black Mountain, Carreg Cennen Castle, and Fan Brycheiniog Stone Shelter. There are plenty more walks within reach of the property, including Lyn Y Fach, a location steeped in Welsh folklore and the "Lady of the Lake", the Llyn Brianne Dam with its circular walk, and the smallholding of Dolcoed itself offers you acres of level land to walk (dogs on lead), with spectacular views over the Tywi valley. Cynghordy viaduct is a short drive away, it carries the Heart of Wales railway line, also accessible from Llandeilo, Llangadog and Llandovery railway stations, whilst the newly constructed, traffic -free Tywi valley cycle path runs from Llandeilo to Carmarthen, popular with cyclists and walkers alike.

The seaside is within reach, with beaches to visit including Aberavon Beach and Llanelli Beach. Make an unforgettable retreat to Carmarthenshire with a stay at the delightful Dolcoed.

Llangadog is a small village within Carmarthenshire ,Wales. Situated in the heart of the Towy Valley halfway between Llandeilo and Llandovery. The village is on the western edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park and is surrounded by stunning scenery, rolling hills and countryside. The village is home to a selection of pubs, a renowned butcher, excellent Post Office and a well stocked shop. Surrounding villages include Myddfai, Capel Gwynfe and Bethlehem. Nearby Myddfai is famous for its “ Physicians” and their herbal remedies. Also the Myddfai visitor centre which provides lunches and local produce. Capel Gwynfe is home to a picturesque church dating back to the 1898 and is popular as a starting point for both cyclists and walkers, due to its close proximity to the Black Mountain. Bethlehem, to the south of Llangadog, is situated on a hillside and is home to an Iron Age hill fort, and is famous for its franking of Christmas cards with the Bethlehem postmark. Visits to the nearby medieval Dinefwr and Carreg Cennen Castles add to the charm. The gardens of Aberglasney and The National Botanical garden of Wales are a must. There are a wealth of beautiful sandy beaches and cliff walks, which are all about an hour away, with beaches at Aberavon and Llanelli within reach for a day by the sea.. Enjoy scenic walks at Garreg Lwyd, Black Mountain and the spectacular Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, or discover the legendary Llyn y Fan Fach, steeped in Welsh folklore and the tale of the Lady of the Lake. The circular walk around Llyn Brianne Dam offers wonderful views, while cyclists and walkers can make use of the traffic-free Tywi Valley Cycle Path stretching from Llandeilo to Carmarthen. Other nearby attractions include Castell Dryslwyn, the impressive Cynghordy Viaduct on the Heart of Wales railway line.

Accommodation

Single-storey.

One king-size bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Living/dining room with electric fire

Oil AGA and electric heaters.

Fridge with ice box, hob, kettle, toaster, air fryer.

TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking.

Non-enclosed gravelled area with furniture.

One well-behaved pet welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.8 miles, pub 3.1 miles.

Note: No children.

Note: When AGA is off in the summer a hob will be provided