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Cottage |1 bedroom |Sleeps 4

Llangadog in West Wales/Pembrokeshire

from £48 / night

£330–£525 / week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

5 out of 5

9 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

Blaencwm Lodge is a magical, detached single-storey property originating in the 17th century, sitting in its private, south-facing garden bordered by a stream. Its cosy sitting room (with sofa bed) and one bedroom are original, exposed-beamed and traditional. Free logs for the woodburner are available all year round. The airy dining and kitchen room is recently-built and attractive, and its double-glazed, oak-framed windows offer big skies and extensive scenic views, especially to the west and its sunsets. The night skies - for star watching - are acknowledged authoratively as world-class

Blaencwm is also something of a wildlife paradise. This one-time only toehold of the red kite also has a variety of other rarer bird sightings, including goshawks, pied flycatchers, crossbills and others. The guestbook indicates an unofficial competition for sightings with over 30 species spotted in/from the garden alone. We have come face to face with a polecat in the roadside bank outside, and pheasants usually drift in to scoop up the birdfood discarded by picky smaller birds. More domestically, a treat for many are the daily visits of horses in the adjoining field.


Blaencwm Lodge is not one of the majority of cottages which are adjacent to owners' residences or in clusters. You will be on your own to relax and enjoy Blaencwm's peace, charm and seclusion- yet 2.6 miles from the pub! (and shops; and 3 miles from the railway station)

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Blaencwm's sitting room has a woodburner stove, sofa bed, television, dvd player, storage heater and telephone (self-pay). The bedroom has an exposed pine floor, storage heater, plenty of books and a working open fireplace. The mattress and bedding are of high quality. The bright bathroom has a bath, a good shower and a shaving point. A small storage heater ticks over and a wall-fixed fan heater is available for a quick boost of heat. Both are of bathroom specification. The dining and kitchen room has a solid oak floor, fridge-freezer, cooker/oven, microwave (the type that 'does everything'), coffee grinder, cafetiere; and granite work surface. There is a top-of-class washer/dryer adjacent to the kitchen.
Windows throughout the property are (oak-frame) double-glazed

Further details outdoors:
The garden itself has a number of viewing points too; and the pleasure of a glass of wine, watching the sun go down, from indoors or out, in perfect peace broken only by birdsong and the tumbling stream never wanes. A chimenea provides an extra glow on the terrace on off-season evenings, and there is a 'pizza oven firepit' barbecue. Being south-facing and private, the garden is also a good place for relaxed sunbathing. In fact it is possible to follow the sun for most of the day, using any of five different seating areas. Four face south and west for the sunsets, and one east for breakfast (well brunch anyway). For the culinarily inclined, at least six herbs are usually to be found growing a few paces from the kitchen door. (Oregano - wonderful with local lamb, is colonising the place!). There is a parking place.
The access road is a proper council-maintained tarmac one, and yet quiet and peaceful due to its being a no-through road with only one property beyond it

Further details

Logs for the woodburner are free.
Reasonable electricity consumption is included.
An average of 330 MB of internet access per day is included.
Linen is provided, including bedding, towels and tea towels.
Smoking areas are in the garden.
With considerable regret, we are unable to accept pets.
Blaencwm Lodge is offered ideally for two persons; though there is a double sofa-bed in the sitting room. You are welcome to bring a baby and cot. If you do choose to have children to stay, you need to be aware that the garden and environs are potentially dangerous, given that there are steep drops into often-deep pools which are unfenced.

The Prince of Wales has selected Myddfai for his Welsh home!

Conditions

The cottage is available from 1600 (4 p.m) on day of arrival and should be vacated by 10.00 (10 a.m.) on day of departure. These times can be flexible on days when both an arrival and a departure do not coincide: that is not on a 'changeover day'.

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Idyllically-set Blaencwm Lodge, viewed from a walk half a mile north-east; mountains beyond

 

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Cosy sitting room and inglenook woodburner for toe-toasting, with sunny dining/kitchen beyond

 

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South-facing dining area with views and wildlife to enchant for hours

 

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Blaencwm Lodge, viewed from a little way up the peaceful lane

Awards

The West Wales / Pembrokeshire / Carmarthenshire region

Nearby are historic castles - Carreg Cennen being described as the most theatrically-set castle in Wales: the national Botanic gardens under its astonishing glass dome; Aberglasney Gardens; the stunningly-set RSPB Dinas-Gwenfrwdd; Brecon Beacons National Park walking from Blaencwm Lodge's doorstep. Myddfai, and its 'Phsicians of Myddfai' history, is very near; and Llyn-y-Fan Fach, the mysterious lake of the "Lady of the Lake" legend is up the mountain from it.

Further afield are "Waterfall Land" and its network of caves; and a wide choice of coastline scenery to south and west, including the unsung "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty"-designated Gower coast.

The Llangadog area

Blaencwm Lodge is situated on a peaceful no-through road in the parish of Myddfai, and is one mile from the western boundary of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Blaencwm is closest as the crow flies - and by forestry track - to the village of Myddfai, but it bears the postal address of Llangadog, the closest village by road, 2.6 miles away, a pleasant and peaceful walk on a very quiet minor road. Llangadog, situated on the Towy, has two excellent eating pubs, a thriving church with a proud musical tradition, and even a station stop on the famously scenic Central Wales Line. There is a general store and an excellent butcher.

Llandovery, somewhat larger than Llangadog, is 4.2 miles in the opposite direction.

There are glorious walking opportunities in the surrounding National Park and Towy Valley. The Carmarthenshire and Gower coasts to the south and Cardiganshire beaches to the west are roughly equidistant, and accessed largely by quiet and scenic roads which are a pleasure in themselves. The stunning Gwenffrwd-Dinas RSPB reserve is 14 miles away.

How to get there

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Blaencwm Lodge is 2.6 miles from Llangadog, which is situated off the A40 between Llandeilo and Llandovery.
Myddfai is a similar distance in the opposite direction. There is a train station at Llangadog, and a taxi service based in the village.

Myddfai is the centre of the 'Physicians of Myddfai' story and, up the mountain from it is Llyn-y-Fan Fach - the lonely lake of the 'Lady of the Lake' legend

The location is roughly equidistant from both Gower and Cardiganshire coasts. The b route route to Newquay, on the Cardiganshire coast is a delight, as is the b road route to charming Llansteffan on the very nearest (Carmarthenshire) coast.

Activities near Llangadog

Reviews

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23 Feb 2013

“Wonderful place to stay.” Just returned from a three day stay at Blaencwm Lodge. We feel lucky to have found this great cottage which is very well presented. Very peaceful setting with fantastic views which can be seen from the lovely kitchen from where you can also watch the many species of birds.. Woodburner in the lounge was an added bonus in the cold weather. Hoping to return in warmer weather to take advantage of the pretty garden which has a stream and many different seating areas. We have stayed in many places which have been lovely but this cottage is one of the best. Response: I am delighted you enjoyed Blaencwm in what was a pretty cold spell.. I was glad to be able to get there myself in advance of your visit and assure that the woodburner was 'humming' for your arival. I am pleased you will return for the sunny garden experience! Jean

15 Jan 2013

“A welcome retreat in the beauty of the Brecons” We spent five amazingly refreshing days at Blaencwm Lodge across NYE 2012 and we simply cannot say enough about this charming cottage. We arrived in the dark after a delayed departure from London to... more Response: Heart-warming comments. Thank you. J

14 Dec 2012

“A piece of heaven” We have just spent a three day short break at Blaencwm Lodge.....we can only describe it a heaven. A beautiful, clean cottage with inviting log burner. A comfy large bed with crisp cotton sheets! We were lucky to enjoy crisp, frosty and sunny days. The views from the kitchen / dining room are amazing. The bird feeders attract a variety of birds including a beautiful woodpecker who visited daily. The red kite flying in the sky was also a wonderful sight. The peace and tranquility certainly recharged our batteries! A return visit in the near future is a definite for us! Thank you Jean. Your welcome card and chocolates were a lovely thought. The Christmas decorations were just perfect! x Response: Lovely comments; thank you. It is rewarding when guests appreciate - as in this case - the little quality points like good quality bed linen Jean

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18 Nov 2012

“A lovely, cosy Welsh retreat with stunning views” We had a wonderful, peaceful stay in this charming lodge. The weather prevented us from making full use of the well designed garden which has plenty of seating areas for you to admire the fabulous views and listen to the brook bubbling on by. The owners were very helpful; it's evident that they have put a lot of thought and care into equipping the lodge which had everything you could possibly need during your stay. Don't be put off by the thought of storage heaters. Having endured them in the past and found them ineffective we were both concerned about how warm the lodge would be. However, they worked brilliantly and kept the lodge very toasty. Logs were in plentiful supply for the wood burner. There were lots of books, games, CDs and DVDs provided along with wi-fi in the (unlikely) event that the scenery and abundant birdlife in the garden do not keep you entertained. We were privileged to see a Red Kite most days in the field at the back of the garden. Lots to see and do in the local area. The National Caves and Dinosaur Park were excellent. But mostly we just stayed in, enjoying the lodge and the solitude. One small watch-out to mention: you probably don't want to attempt to get to the lodge in a sports car as the roads are very rural and, when we visited, prone to slight flooding. It's not a dirt track and you don't need a 4x4 but anything too sporty might be difficult. Response: Yes, Blaencwm is almost as enjoyable when it's cold or wet outside. We are off to enjoy it ourselves now. A few bracing walks and some real relaxation in front of the woodburner should set us up for the rigours of Christmas ahead! J

19 Aug 2012

“Peace and quiet in a real country cottage” Location was fantastic so peaceful. Cottage kitchen was great with all mode cons. Bedroom and livingroom cosy with lovely wood fires. Garden with 3 seating areas to enjoy the stunning views. Response: Thank you. I am glad the seating areas were appreciated, as the 'West terrace' is entirely new, and marvellous for viewing the sunsets

11 May 2012

“The Perfect Countryside Retreat!” This cosy little cottage is piece of paradise if you like your peace and quiet. It is a beautiful place in a stunning location, with many great walks from the doorstep. Returning to the wonderful... more Response: Such appreciation is very rewarding. Thank you so much. J

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09 Mar 2012

“Stunning” If you're looking for a beautiful place to go and get some peace and quiet, go to Blaencwm Lodge. I fell totally in love with it and really couldn't recommend it highly enough. We arrived... more Response: Thank you so much. Your comments could not possibly be more enthusiastic! I hope that you will be able to return some time for the summer experience. Best wishes, Jean

06 Sep 2011

“A great little hide away to escape from life” This was a beautiful little lodge in the welsh countryside. We made some use of the hills and the scenary but mainly used it to hide away and have a break from life. Was perfect for it. It had everything you could possibly need. A great place. Response: Excellent. It's very rewarding for me that so many people find a 'crash' at Blaencwm so restorative. Jean

17 Jun 2011

“Blaencwn lodge” fantastic cottage and an ideal retreat for anyone looking to get away from the bussles of city life! My partner and I have nothing but good things to say about this place and would highly recommend it. there are loads of walks and trails within the local vicinity and picturesque vues all round! Response: I am really glad you were so happy at Blaencwm and have taken the new opportunity to write up your experience on this site. Most guestbook comments refer to the peace, and exceptional chance to unwind, another referring to "instant relaxation as you step through the door the first time". One couple have just spent their fifth successive annual holiday there, and another has made it four stays to this point. Thank you Jean

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	28 Sep 12	19 Oct 12	345£ 345	-	-	1 Week
	19 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	380£ 380	-	-	1 Week
	3 Nov 12	15 Dec 12	320£ 320	75£ 75	75£ 75	3 Nights
	15 Dec 12	28 Dec 12	495£ 495	90£ 90	90£ 90	5 Nights
	28 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	495£ 495	95£ 95	95£ 95	3 Nights
	5 Jan 13	23 Mar 13	320£ 320	75£ 75	75£ 75	3 Nights
	23 Mar 13	13 Apr 13	420£ 420	-	-	3 Nights
	13 Apr 13	4 May 13	360£ 360	85£ 85	85£ 85	3 Nights
	4 May 13	25 May 13	380£ 380	-	-	1 Week
	25 May 13	1 Jun 13	440£ 440	80£ 80	80£ 80	5 Nights
	1 Jun 13	27 Jul 13	440£ 440	-	-	1 Week
	27 Jul 13	17 Aug 13	475£ 475	-	-	1 Week
	17 Aug 13	24 Aug 13	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
	24 Aug 13	14 Sep 13	420£ 420	-	-	1 Week
	14 Sep 13	21 Sep 13	395£ 395	-	-	1 Week
	21 Sep 13	28 Sep 13	360£ 360	-	-	1 Week
	28 Sep 13	26 Oct 13	345£ 345	-	-	1 Week
	26 Oct 13	3 Nov 13	380£ 380	-	-	1 Week
	3 Nov 13	14 Dec 13	330£ 330	77£ 77	77£ 77	3 Nights
	14 Dec 13	21 Dec 13	400£ 400	84£ 84	84£ 84	3 Nights
Christmas	21 Dec 13	28 Dec 13	495£ 495	90£ 90	-	5 Nights
New Year	28 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	525£ 525	105£ 105	105£ 105	4 Nights
	4 Jan 14	12 Apr 14	330£ 330	77£ 77	77£ 77	3 Nights
easter	12 Apr 14	26 Apr 14	420£ 420	98£ 98	-	3 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	28 Sep 12	19 Oct 12	345£ 345	-	-	1 Week
	19 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	380£ 380	-	-	1 Week
	3 Nov 12	15 Dec 12	320£ 320	75£ 75	75£ 75	3 Nights
	15 Dec 12	28 Dec 12	495£ 495	90£ 90	90£ 90	5 Nights
	28 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	495£ 495	95£ 95	95£ 95	3 Nights
	5 Jan 13	23 Mar 13	320£ 320	75£ 75	75£ 75	3 Nights
	23 Mar 13	13 Apr 13	420£ 420	-	-	3 Nights
	13 Apr 13	4 May 13	360£ 360	85£ 85	85£ 85	3 Nights
	4 May 13	25 May 13	380£ 380	-	-	1 Week
	25 May 13	1 Jun 13	440£ 440	80£ 80	80£ 80	5 Nights
	1 Jun 13	27 Jul 13	440£ 440	-	-	1 Week
	27 Jul 13	17 Aug 13	475£ 475	-	-	1 Week
	17 Aug 13	24 Aug 13	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
	24 Aug 13	14 Sep 13	420£ 420	-	-	1 Week
	14 Sep 13	21 Sep 13	395£ 395	-	-	1 Week
	21 Sep 13	28 Sep 13	360£ 360	-	-	1 Week
	28 Sep 13	26 Oct 13	345£ 345	-	-	1 Week
	26 Oct 13	3 Nov 13	380£ 380	-	-	1 Week
	3 Nov 13	14 Dec 13	330£ 330	77£ 77	77£ 77	3 Nights
	14 Dec 13	21 Dec 13	400£ 400	84£ 84	84£ 84	3 Nights
Christmas	21 Dec 13	28 Dec 13	495£ 495	90£ 90	-	5 Nights
New Year	28 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	525£ 525	105£ 105	105£ 105	4 Nights
	4 Jan 14	12 Apr 14	330£ 330	77£ 77	77£ 77	3 Nights
easter	12 Apr 14	26 Apr 14	420£ 420	98£ 98	-	3 Nights

The property does not have weekend tariffs.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

The usual start day for a 1 week holiday is Saturday, but other days can be considered off-season- during weeks shown as 'min stay 3nights'.

The usual start days for a 3 night break are Sunday or Wednesday, but other days can be considered at short notice.

Short breaks are of 3 nights duration and charged at 70% of weekly rate. (A 2 night break, though possible, has to be charged at the 3 night rate). It is not usually possible for short breaks to end on a Sunday

4 nights - 80% of 1 week rate

5 nights - 90% of 1 week rate

6 nights - 95% of 1 week rate

£50 off second week of 2 week holiday (£100 over Christmas/New Year). This reflects the absence of servicing during the two weeks, though a change of linen is included.

A 30% (non-returnable) deposit is chargeable to secure booking, with full payment by 8 weeks before holiday start date. Payments can be by sterling cheque or electronic (bank) transfer.

Logs for woodburner, and reasonable electricity and internet usage are included in rates.

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2 years listed You are contacting Jean Tidball Landline 44 1902 752581 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This cottage has received 9 reviews from previous guests.

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