Neuadd Fawr, Llanwrda is a fine and compact gentry manor house, which has survived virtually unaltered from the reign of Charles II. It is a Grade II* listed 17century house, with the earliest part of the house dating from Tudor times. The house is one of the first of the "transitional hall houses" in Wales with the fireplaces located on the outer walls, creating a central "cross passage" hallway and staircase.
Accommodation
Lovingly restored over the past four years, this delightful Welsh 17th century manor house, sleeps 8 persons, in 4 double bedrooms. The traditional farmhouse-style kitchen has been exceptionally well equipped while still retaining its historic character .A new black oil- fired Aga with a double oven, which is a dream to cook on, is set in a recess that once would have housed the original range. There is also an electric hob and oven, large Smeg fridge and a freezer, a microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker etc. (upstairs in a laundry room there is a washing machine with tumble dryer). The dining area has a long oak refectory table to comfortably seat 10 people, an antique Welsh Dresser and court cupboard. The lovely flag stone floors through- out the downstairs of this deceptively large 17th century manor house have under floor heating, run from a new oil-fired boiler located under the stairs. There is a Snug/Study with easy chairs and a Freeview TV and DVD. Woodburning stove. The magnificent main sitting room is superbly furnished with antique Welsh oak furniture, traditional, but very comfortable sofa and easy chairs. One wall is dominated by a large early 17thc Flemish tapestry, which gives the room enormous atmosphere and warmth. The massive fireplace with great stone hearth, the bread oven, ancient oak lintel with open chimney makes this room a lovely place to relax. There is a wide entrance hall leading through the house to the original oak staircase - dating from 1680. The whole of the ground and first floors of the house have been decorated and furnished primarily with genuine furniture of the 17c and 18c to re-create a wonderful atmosphere of another age. There is a downstairs cloakroom with handbasin and toilet.
The original Jacobean staircase, which has been expertly renovated and repaired, leads from the inner hall to the four bedrooms on the first floor.
Bedroom 1: The Master Bedroom is dominated by a large (5ft wide) Four Poster Oak bed, and is furnished with antique pieces of the early 18th century. This bedroom has an en suite bathroom with bath, power shower, handbasin and toilet.
Bedroom 2:has a fine double Four Poster Oak Bed with en suite bathroom with bath, power shower, handbasin and toilet.
Bedroom 3: has a further double (5ft) Four Poster Bed.
Bedroom 4: has two four poster beds (4ft).
Bedrooms 3 and 4 share the family bathroom with bath with a power shower over, two handbasins, bidet and toilet.
Useful information
Historic unique property
The bedlinen and furnishings are wonderfully well co-ordinated with the historic feel of this unique property - with the original oak floors, ancient beams and lime washed stone walls; the under-floor heating keeps this large house warm even on the coldest of days. The house has over an acre of grounds surrounding it, along side the River Dulais, which are being returned to their former glory by professional landscaping. The area immediately around the house enclosed by garden walls is currently being planted as a traditional "cottage" garden, while to the rear of the property, a traditional "formal" 17c fruit orchard and arbours are planned.
Llanwrda
It is just a short walk from the small hamlet of Llanwrda with a village shop and a local pub. The village is towards the western edge of The National Park making it within easy reach of The National Botanical Gardens, Aberglasney, Dinefwr (National Trust) and Dollaucothi Gold Mines and less than an hour to the West Wales Coast. This Western End of The National Park, now designated a Geopark, is an undisturbed and little known area of Wales to explore; it is an excellent area for walking, mountain biking or horse riding, There is the Crychan Forest, the iron age site at Bethlehem, the Black Mountain and Carmarthen Fans, or hills. The area is also home to the rare Red Kite, and there is a" feeding station " close by. Fishing
The River Dulais, a tributary of the River Towy, famous for Salmon, Sewin (sea-trout) and Trout fishing has a weir just below the house with a fish"ladder" to enable the salmon to migrate up the river to the spawning grounds.
5 miles from Llandovery and 11 miles from Llandeilo. One hour to the M4 motorway.
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Elizabeth or Caroline
