Over the last few weeks, I’ve come to realise that living in West Wales isn’t that dissimilar to big city life! Here are 5 reasons why: 1. The commute to work is often crowded and has some sort of hold up! 2. Friday nights are just so busy… 3. It seems the resident birds are deeply in love!…
This guest is so creative!
It’s not every day a cottage owner opens her guestbook to find an illustrated review from her guests. The owner of Old School Barn found this fantastic illustration in hers when her visitors left the property last month. Dave and his wife Tomo stayed at Old School Barn in September. They said they loved their time there and hope it…
Five fun fact-filled days out
Looking for a day out with a difference? Want to give your children an enjoyable experience by learning through play or experience? To learn a subject and remember it well, why not live it!? While holidays are all about having fun, you may wish for something more educational for your children. Whether providing some extra-curricular…
The best places to spot autumn colour in West Wales
One of the most spectacular sights on a blowy autumn day – and a highlight of the year – is the expanse of colour produced by woodlands during this season. Something to brighten our days with the dark of winter looming ahead! Here in West Wales there are a host of sites for you to…
Dog-friendly walking holidays in West Wales
Now that the summer is out of the way and we head into autumn, it’s the best time to start planning your walking holiday with your most loved companion! Beach restrictions are lifted at the end of September, the weather is cooler and the area is generally a little quieter, perfect for a last minute break…
Win a holiday at Brig-y-don in Llangrannog!
You don’t want to miss out on this one! Enter our free prize draw to win a 2-night break for 4 at Brig-y-don in the popular village of Llangrannog on Cardigan Bay. On 7 October, we will draw the winning entry at random. The lucky winner will then be able to book any available 2-night break between 1…
The Big Cwtch – A festival with a difference!
Come to the heart of Carmarthenshire and relax with good food and new music! This award-winning and excitingly different festival of food, fun and family entertainment – not to mention over 30 live artists and bands over two stages – is set in the lovely Cothi Valley surrounded by beautiful Welsh hills. Great for music…
Adventure with wild swimming
It may be the lure of a freshly running stream or deep cool pool that draws you to wild swimming. Or maybe the idea of being able to swim whenever or wherever you please. Whatever the case, there are some beautiful hot-spots and secret and secluded sites for you to jump into across West Wales….
Meet Simone Mansell Broome – the owner of Pen-y-banc Farm
Each of our cottages has a different history behind their life as a holiday destination, and each of their owners a different story to tell. We have some great summaries of these properties on our website, but who better to tell us about staying at these destinations and the story behind them, than the owners…
Introducing the top 8 historic houses in West Wales
While on holiday here, it’s well worth visiting some of our many historic houses to absorb some of the area’s history. Here are our recommendations of the 8 top historic houses to visit in West Wales. Each house has a unique history and different aspects to spark your imagination and show you a view of the…