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Large Edwardian country home for holiday rental - Tywi Valley.
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Aberglasney Gardens 5m, National Botanic Garden of Wales 3m, Llansteffan 8m, Private Fishing on Tywi River, Carmarthen 4m, On National Cycle Route no.47
Edwardian country house
- An elegant country house sleeping 14 set in beautiful grounds overlooking the lovely Vale of Tywi.
- Memorabilia and family photographs abound - a country home with the gentle air and refinement of bygone times - a place to relax, unwind and enjoy life at a gentler pace.
- Set at the end of a 1/4 mile curving drive which is shared with the estate manager who lives in a detached cottage 50 yards away.
- There is a small arboretum in the grounds with some specimen trees and during Autumn the changing colours of the leaves are stunning - reminiscent of New England in The Fall!
- A full range of shops including, supermarket, banks, and post office can be found at the ancient bustling market town of Carmarthen 4 miles away.
Carmarthen Bay - Tywi Valley
- Places to visit locally include Aberglasney (A Garden Lost in time) and The National Botanic Garden of Wales.
- The Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park and the Brecon Beacons National Park are readily accessible.
Laugharne birthplace of Dylan Thomas close to Edwardian country cottage
- The huge sweep of golden sands which is Carmarthen Bay - Llansteffan Beach, Pendine Sands and Laugharne, (birthplace of Dylan Thomas) - all within easy motoring. Mystery and enchantment galore.
Stable Door Tapas & Wine Bar
- The Stable Door Tapas Wine Bar & Gallery was once part of Laugharne Castle's stable block.This stylish bar serves delicious tapas, lunches and traditional Sunday lunches. Enjoy a drink in the secluded garden or conservatory.
Carmarthen & Llansteffan Castle
- Carmarthen, the county town, has a main line railway station, excellent museums, shops, supermarkets, restaurants and inns.
- Llansteffan Castle stands on top of a hill with lovely sea & shore views stretching out beneath. It was strategically placed to guard the Tywi estuary and now offers an ideal picnic spot from which to fantasize of castle life in years gone by.
Gelli Aur (Golden Grove) Country Park
- This country park in Llandeilo offers wonderful terraced gardens, a 10 acre colourful arboretum, visitors centre, adventure playground, nature trail through a deer park home to 20 fallow deer and 60 acres of woodland gardens. There are ongoing events, craft fairs and guided walks.
Radnedge Architectural Antiques
- Radnedge Architectural Antiques in Llanelli offer a fascinating and unusual distraction with everything from chimneys & fireplaces to bandstands & pillars to explore. You will be sure of an interesting souvenier here - but can you carry it home?
Pembrey Ski Centre & National Woollen Museum
- Two separate ski and snowboard areas for all abilities. Try something different during your holiday in Wales.
- The National Woollen Museum at Drefach tells the fascinating story of the Welsh woollen industry.
Laugharne & Dylan Thomas
- The picturesque waterside village of Laugharne has a few individual shops a selection of places to eat and drink a castle and of course the former home and writing shed of Dylan Thomas. Do combine your visit with a lovely riveraside walk
Milennium Coastal Park Walk
- 22 kilometres of uninterrupted walkway and cycle way overlooking the Gower Peninsula. Look out for marine wildlife and birds.
- There is much to enjoy near this Edwardian country cottage in the Tywi Valley
ACCOMMODATION:
7 Bedrooms sleeping a maximum of 14 plus cot and travel cot.
1 double bedroom en-suite with toilet, washbasin & bath, 2 double bedrooms with washbasins, 2 twins and 1 bunk bedded room, all on 1st floor, 1 en-suite twin bedroom on ground floor.
Bedlinen & towels provided. Catering available by arrangement.
2 Bathrooms with full suites on 1st floor.
Hall with Study area - two separate staircases, one leading from the main entrance hall and one narrow twisting staircase from side hall.
Family Sitting Room 1 x 3 seater, 1 x 2 seater sofas, 1 armchair, floor to ceiling bookcase with books and videos. Freeview digital tv/video.
Drawing Room elegantly furnished with 2 x seater sofas,antique
furniture, family portraits, piano and occasional furniture, open log fire, French windows to terrace.
Dining Room dining table seating 8/10, large antique mirror and furnishings.
Kitchen large country style with table seating 5, painted dresser, heated hostess trolley, electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, larder fridge and fridge with ice box. High chair.
Butler’s Pantry large capacity top loading automatic washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer.
Cloakroom with toilet and washbasin.
Fuel oil central heating and starter pack of logs inclusive.
Grounds 4 acres of gardens surrounding the house with mature trees, lush lawns, ponds, flower beds, summer house and swing set in 40 acres of fields and woodland estate sloping down to the river – steep drops in parts – please supervise young children – wonderful wildlife – otters and an abundance of bird life including woodpeckers.
No smoking indoors please.
Sorry No Pets
PLEASE NOTE: in view of the quality of the furnishings and the quantity of memorabilia in Vrynylan, a refundable deposit of £250 per booking is required.
SATURDAY CHANGEOVER
1 double bedroom en-suite with toilet, washbasin & bath, 2 double bedrooms with washbasins, 2 twins and 1 bunk bedded room, all on 1st floor, 1 en-suite twin bedroom on ground floor.
Bedlinen & towels provided. Catering available by arrangement.
2 Bathrooms with full suites on 1st floor.
Hall with Study area - two separate staircases, one leading from the main entrance hall and one narrow twisting staircase from side hall.
Family Sitting Room 1 x 3 seater, 1 x 2 seater sofas, 1 armchair, floor to ceiling bookcase with books and videos. Freeview digital tv/video.
Drawing Room elegantly furnished with 2 x seater sofas,antique
furniture, family portraits, piano and occasional furniture, open log fire, French windows to terrace.
Dining Room dining table seating 8/10, large antique mirror and furnishings.
Kitchen large country style with table seating 5, painted dresser, heated hostess trolley, electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, larder fridge and fridge with ice box. High chair.
Butler’s Pantry large capacity top loading automatic washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer.
Cloakroom with toilet and washbasin.
Fuel oil central heating and starter pack of logs inclusive.
Grounds 4 acres of gardens surrounding the house with mature trees, lush lawns, ponds, flower beds, summer house and swing set in 40 acres of fields and woodland estate sloping down to the river – steep drops in parts – please supervise young children – wonderful wildlife – otters and an abundance of bird life including woodpeckers.
No smoking indoors please.
Sorry No Pets
PLEASE NOTE: in view of the quality of the furnishings and the quantity of memorabilia in Vrynylan, a refundable deposit of £250 per booking is required.
SATURDAY CHANGEOVER
