Blaentwrch Farmhouse

Information about the host

This is a spacious 4 bedroomed period farmhouse located on the south west corner of the sparsely-populated Cambrian Mountains, known as the Green Desert of Wales. Recently refurbished, it is full of character with exposed beams and a large inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. Sleeping 8 in 4 bedrooms, the house will suit a larger or extended family. Central heating and fast WiFi are included and there is a good sized enclosed rear garden complete with a large decked area complete with a BBQ, table and chairs for outside dining. The house is situated at the centre of a large 1000 acre mountain farm, which guests are free to explore. The farmland varies in altitude from 700 to 1500 feet above sea level, with panoramic views of the Cambrian mountains on the higher elevations. Within the boundary of the farm, there are numerous pre-historic burial sites and abandoned home-steads that can be explored. NOTE 1: The cleaning fee of 100 pounds will be refunded on condition that no significant damage has incurred during your stay at Blaentwrch. NOTE 2: Change over days are Monday and Friday, and rates are higher for arrivals and departures on other days.

Steve and his family purchased the farm in 2016, and have since improved the lower level grazing, while maintaining the habitat areas at higher levels. Lowri and Alun work on the farm, and are available to assist during your stay.

The farmhouse is located at the head of valley ('Blaen') of the river Twrch ('Badger'). Both the River Cothi and the Twrch flow through the farm, with their sources just to the North. The farm is located on the south west corner of the sparsely-populated Cambrian Mountains, known as the Green Desert of Wales. Tourist sites nearby include the Dolaucothi gold mines, the Gwenffrwd-Dinas RSPB reserve, the Cwm Rhaeadr Mountain Bike Trail, the National Trust owned 18th-century Welsh gentry estate at Llanerchaeron, the Dinefwr Park and Castle, the Caeiago Horse Riding Centre , the Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves, the Strata Florida Abbey, the Cors Caron National Nature Reserve, and the falls at Devil's Bridge.