The Stable Cottages, which are in a U-shaped block originally date from the 15th century and have recently been converted to four delightful holiday cottages, together sleeping 19/20 people in the four cottages which are set around the old Stable Yard - but each of the four cottages named after the local resident Birds of Prey in the area have been cleverly designed to have completely separate entrances and can be completely private from one another if wished or can also be used together for a large group with one of the larger properties having room for the whole party to eat together. Until recently they have been in use as stables and farm buildings thus giving the conversion a new lease of life.
Cottage accommodation
On entering the cottage there is a hallway with space for muddy boots and coats and a downstairs toilet. The kitchen is newly fitted and well equipped with a breakfast bar, microwave, electric cooker, toaster, fridge and a freezer, dishwasher, washing machine etc. leading from the kitchen is a spacious dining room with a dining table to comfortably seat 9 people.
The sitting room has comfortable seating for nine people and a TV with freesat. Glass doors lead out to the patio with garden furniture. The Views are across the fields and up the Bran Valley. Outside there is a large lawn with a BBQ and picnic tables.
Upstairs:
Bedroom 1: A double bed with an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and handbasin.
Bedroom 2: A single bed
Bedroom 3: A single bed
Bedroom 4: Three single beds
Bedroom 5: Twin beds
The family bathroom has a bath, shower over and a toilet.
Useful Information:
History
The Cynghordy Hall and Stables until the late 19th century was a Dower House on the Glan Bran Estate whose principal house was three miles away between Cynghordy and Llandovery in wild and beautiful Mid Wales. The larger house was demolished in the 1930's. Cynghordy Hall Farm now has 350 acres and has been with the Lloyd Family since 1917.
The "Cefn" flock of North Country Cheviot sheep graze the fields around the Stables - the lambs are kept and sold for breeding and meat production. On the hill farm three miles up the valley there is a small flock of Scotch Blackface sheep. Visitors are invited to walk through the fields and up the Cynnant hill without a dog or through the woods with a dog. If the sheep are in the farm building or are in pens, you are welcome to come and watch and, depending on the task, perhaps help.
Ideal for all kinds of outdoor activities
The area around the farm is ideal for all kinds of outdoor activities including of course walking and mountain biking with the many bike trails through the forests. There is fishing - to be discussed with the owner and horse riding and pony trekking is available locally. This is a perfect place for bird watching - the owner is a keen ornithologist and I am sure would be very willing to make suggestions as to where to see various birds. Again this is a lovely location for photography with good light and beautiful landscape and views.
Plenty to see and do
This area of Mid Wales is excellent for all types of out-door pursuits with probably Mountain Biking being one of the most popular with the Trails - Coed Trallwmn Mountain Bike and Visitor Centre, The Gap Mountain Bike Trail, Brechfa - three purpose built trails, the Elan Valley Trails, and in Llanwrtyd Wells where they hold The Man Versus Horse race and Bog Snorkelling! There is a Land Rover course, Quad Biking available and Paint Balling on discussion with the owner. There are several Pony Trekking centres, there are the Roman Gold Mine at Dolaucothi nearby.
Llandovery is 6 miles. Llanwrtyd Well and Llangammach Wells 7 miles. Llandeilo 18 miles. Builth Wells approximately 19 miles on a straight road so a good base for all the events at The Royal Welsh Show Ground.
The closest shops and pubs are in either Llandovery or Llanwrtyd Wells. The Cardigan Coast is an hours drive - so an easy day visit.
Learn more about Llandovery and Brecon here.
Book Kite Stable Cottage online or, alternatively you can book by calling our office on 01874 676446.
If you would like to speak to someone who has visited this property please ask for:
Elizabeth, Caroline, Regan or Emma
