Guests say
Ysgubor Fawr is a spacious and beautifully located cottage offering stunning views and a peaceful, tranquil setting. Guests consistently praise the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the highlight hot tub. The property is ideal for groups and families, with ample space and a unique dining area. While most found the cottage clean and tidy, a few noted minor issues with deep cleaning and some maintenance. The hosts are responsive and helpful, and the grounds are exceptionally well kept. Overall, it provides a memorable countryside retreat with plenty of charm and character.
Most guests found the property clean, especially the amenities and bathrooms, but a few mentioned areas needing a deeper clean, such as dust, cobwebs, and some scuffed walls.
The location is widely praised for its beautiful, peaceful, and remote setting with stunning views and well-kept grounds, ideal for a relaxing getaway.
Guests found the cottage spacious, cosy, and comfortable, with particular mention of comfy beds, underfloor heating, and inviting living areas. A few noted minor issues with cushions and some interior wear.
The property offers excellent facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen, hot tub, gym, and large dining area. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, such as hot tub lights and gym equipment.
Guests appreciated the well-stocked kitchen (with essentials like tea bags and dishwasher tablets) and a helpful welcome book. While thoughtful touches are mentioned, please note that gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
This property forms part of Blaenllynnant Farm, the home of Sir John Williams who was physician to Queen Victoria.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: 2 x Electric Oven, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating (partial underfloor), electricity, bed linen, towels and superfast Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burners included. Travel cot and highchair.Large lawned garden with terrace and garden furniture. Hot tub (private). Gym (shared with other properties on-site). Ample parking. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced pond in the grounds. This property is inspected and quality graded by Visit Wales’ own inspection team and we are advised by them that the property is 4*..
Note: Ysgubor Fawr (OXK), Ty Nant (OXL), Y Bwthyn (OXM) , Longhouse at Rhandir Farm (OXJ) and Rhandir Barn (OX4) can be booked together to sleep up to 25 people.
The magnificent dining room at Ysgubor Fawr has seating for 20 and more can be added. The adjacent kitchen is well equipped and easily lends itself to use by caterers.. Ysgubor Fawr (Great Barn) is one of three Cennen Cottages properties including Ty Nant (Stream Cottage) ref OXL and Y Bwthyn (Little Cottage) ref OXM. They are situated in a courtyard setting within one of the most beautiful and secluded areas in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The properties are architect-designed conversions of 19th-century stone barns and are finished to a very high standard. They form part of historic Blaenllynnant Farm, the home of Sir John Williams who was physician to Queen Victoria and the founder of the National Library of Wales. Each property is well separated from the others and has its own lawned grounds and outstanding views of the Black Mountain. Red kites and buzzards abound.
For Ysgubor Fawr (Great Barn), the living room and dining room are both double height with large stone fireplaces, antique furniture and adjoining TV area opening onto the terrace and lawn. The dining room has a minstrel’s gallery above with coloured glass, headroom to the apex of the roof and table seating 20 or more and opening onto the evening terrace. The kitchen has a double sink and wash basin and opens onto the courtyard. The twin bedrooms also give access to the outside. The property is cosy with oil central heating throughout (underfloor in living room, dining room and kitchen).
This is excellent walking country, not only on Blaenllynnant Farm itself, but also to nearby Carreg Cennen Castle (named Wales’ most spectacular castle) and the Black Mountain. Garn Goch, the site of an Iron Age fort with superb views of the upper Towy Valley, is only 3 miles away. There are good restaurants and pubs in Llandeilo (6 miles), Llangadog (8 miles) and the village of Trap (4 miles). Within easy driving distance are the Gower, Pembrokeshire and Cardiganshire coasts. Nearby attractions include the National Botanical Garden of Wales, Aberglasney Garden and, in Llandeilo, Dinefwr Castle and Park. Shops 6 miles.
The properties are easily accessible, being only 12 miles from the end of the M4 and 8 miles from the A40.
Free WiFi
Monday start for Xmas and/or New Year
There is a water feature/pond on the grounds of this property.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Nearby points of interest
- Dinefwr (National Trust)
- Dryslwyn Castle
- National Botanic Garden of Wales
- Henrhyd Waterfall
Reviews (22)
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Lesley Evans
Beautiful cottage with lovely surroundings x hot tub great x all rooms on suite . Kitchen well equipped. I’m sure in the winter it’s really cozy. Underfloor heating 2 lovely log fires x owners so pleasant & grounds really well kept
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Confirmed Guest
I would give 5* for the views and grounds. The grounds are very well kept and the scenery and wildlife is spectacular. Everywhere you look are so many different types of birds, mistle thrush, red kites, marsh tits, Canada geese, and more, amazing. It’s very quiet and peaceful outside, just surrounded by nature. As for internally, I’d give a 3*. There are lots of places where the paint has peeled off, especially in the hall as you open the front door, damp I think. cobwebs dotted about. All the surfaces were clean and bathrooms too, however the shower I used, the hose was leaking. All the walls are very scuffed and dirty. The whole place needs redecorating. There’s a water tank on upstairs landing which never stops, I think it’s the overflow. You can hear it in the bedrooms and lounge, very annoying. Most of the cushions are flat as a pancake. The furniture is random and mismatched. A lot not in keeping with the building. It could easily be a 5* luxury property but it’s let down by the above items. The kitchen is extremely well equipped, has everything you could need for a large gathering. Good WiFi too. The whole property was very warm from the underfloor heating and easy to turn up or down. The hot tub was ok, some lights were not working and the jets are a little weak, but it was a toasty 38 degrees and a nice touch. I don’t think it was worth the price due to all the above issues. Overall we enjoyed the area, but was disappointed by the interior.
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Jay Ali
Beautiful cottage, very spacious for 8 guests. Will book this place when I visit again.Hot tub is the highlight