Gorlech Cottage at Ty'r Cae in the Brechfa Forest.
Fantastic situation less than 1 mile from the Mountain bike and walking trails in the Brechfa Forest..Beautiful and peaceful location with secure parking,bike wash and storage,Sky tv,Wifi and private garden with stunning views..Please see more pictures on bedrooms with options on layout,newly refurbed kitchen,comfortable dining/living room and only a mile from the pub!..A warm welcome awaits..Pet friendly with a fully enclosed and secure garden.
Property manager
Stephen Bradney
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Kitchen
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Free WiFi
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A charming ground-floor cottage with scenic valley views
A charming ground-floor cottage with scenic valley views
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Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Carmarthen
Located in Carmarthen, this cottage is in a rural area. Dryslwyn Castle and National Trust - Dolaucothi Gold Mines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Brecon Beacons National Park and Llyn Llech Owain Country Park. Gwili Railway and National Botanic Garden of Wales are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
Brechfa,, WLS
What's nearby
National Botanic Garden of Wales - 17 min drive - 17.9 km
Aberglasney Gardens - 21 min drive - 21.0 km
Skanda Vale - 24 min drive - 16.3 km
Brecon Beacons National Park - 25 min drive - 27.2 km
Dinefwr Park & Castle - 34 min drive - 28.0 km
Getting around
Llandeilo Station - 25 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 123 min drive
Restaurants
The Cottage Inn - 21 min drive
Aberglasney Cafe - 21 min drive
Y Talardd - 13 min drive
The Forest Arms - 19 min walk
Cresselly Arms - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Gorlech Cottage at Ty'r Cae in the Brechfa Forest. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Gorlech Cottage at Ty'r Cae in the Brechfa Forest.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gorlech Cottage at Ty'r Cae in the Brechfa Forest.?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Gorlech Cottage at Ty'r Cae in the Brechfa Forest. located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Skanda Vale, Gwili Railway, and Afon Gwili. Carmarthenshire County Museum and National Botanic Garden of Wales are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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We had a great time here. The cottage has all you need and our hosts were helpful and friendly whilst respecting your privacy. A lot of the neighbouring trails were closed (likely Covid related) but the cottage is perfectly positioned to explore the Welsh coastline in any direction.
Do you want access to hiking, mountain bike trails, horse trails, scenery, and to practice your driving on one-way lanes through the hills of Wales where every mile opens up to picture perfect scenery? Where the food is delicious (and can be cooked by you in a well-equipped kitchen with a peaceful view of woods and a back pasture, then eaten in a living room dining room with TV and wifi access or out on the patio or you can go down to the local Inn for healthy food in a unique pub)? Then quick, click on the link and reserve your vacation at this wonderful, picturesque cottage that is close to more places of interest than it may at first appear. The interior is comfortable, furnished with an eye to rest and conversation. The two bedrooms are furnished sparely with a peaceful quality that inivites a good night's sleep.
The owners are friendly, helpful, and energetic! I would spend a month there if I could as it was so easy to just be at peace reading or walking or be on the go to the ocean, the Brecon Beacons, or the cities.
There is no reason to say no if this area of Wales is your destination.
Steve & Cara were very welcoming - if you need anything just ask! Set in amongst the Welsh hills it's a beautiful spot and just right for walking, cycling etc. The community shop in Brechfa is great, so friendly and well stocked. The cottage is comfortable and has all you need for your stay. Thank you S&C
The cottage is spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped.
Steve is a great host, welcoming and approachable. We had a relaxing stay. The garden is secure for dogs which is really important for us. Highly recommended.
Cottage was just as described. Lovely welcome from Cara. Good communication with Steve. Clean, comfortable and well equipped. Quiet location; lots of walking close. We appreciated milk, tea and coffee provided.
Meal at the Farmers Arms was excellent. We’d definitely stay again.
My wife, I, and our cavvie had a great stay in Gorlech Cottage - plenty big enough for the 3 of us, a fully enclosed patio/mini-lawn area the hound can be let outside into without constant supervision and a very nice pub just down the road in Brechfa.
Would very much use again if/when we go back to the area!
Lovely warm, comfortable cottage. Great for Joey dog too with good secure garden. Steve helpful and friendly. Wonderful location. Good walks almost from the door. Great local pub. Would definitely recommend, we intend visiting again soon. Thanks Steve.
Great property, great host, great location for trails in Bretchfa Forest with easy drive to beaches if the weather permits, recommended for mountain bikers and walkers alike!
We had a fantastic stay in the cottage and enjoyed the tranquility and amazing scenery of the local area. Steve was very friendly and on hand to help us throughout our stay (and even afterward as my partner left behind some items)! We had a wondeful mini break :)
We had a lovely three night stay at Brechfa cottage. Beautifully cosy cottage perfect for three humans and a dog. Extremely helpful and friendly hosts made us feel very welcome. Very peaceful location close to Brechfa and Abergorlech (you can access forest walks from the latter). Both lovely villages with pubs. We had a lovely meal at the Forest Arms in Brecfa (book ahead), The Black Lion in Abergorlech is also supposed to be lovely but we left it too late and couldn't get a table. The beach at Llansteffan is beautiful, we also enjoyed the castle at Dinefwr and lunch at Wright's in Llanarthne! Lots to do in the area, what we loved was that it was so peaceful with great roads and really not very busy with loads of tourists and congested traffic. Would definitely recommend. Thank you, we loved our stay and the break did us good x
Great location, comfortable cottage with lots of lovely touches. Hosts incredibly helpful when we had a family emergency. Steve gave us plenty of tips about where to go and what to do in the local area - 2 very good pubs close to the property.
A super place to stay that we would recommend highly. The property is an ideal base with everything you need to explore the wonderful area. Super hosts and an incredible location, we will definitely go back!!
Couldn’t fault our stay, would definitely return, has everything you need for a peaceful comfortable stay, seems a lot bigger inside. Views fantastic, would highly recommended. There’s a pub up the road that’s worth a visit Which serves lovely meals at a good price.
Steve happened to meet us in person with his adorable little dog Bodhi when we arrived at this amazing cottage, although he also has a great set up for contactless check in too. The cottage itself is perfect, really tastefully furnished and equipped with all the appliances and items you might need on your holiday. The beds are very comfortable and there’s loads of space to relax, inside and out. The location is incredible, right in the heart of Brechfa forest, only a few minutes cycle to the start of some brilliant purpose built mountain biking trails of varying difficulty (we also hired 2 really good mountain bikes from Steve for the day). It is also under an hour to New Quay in the north and Saundersfoot in the south of the area if you want to get to the coast. The weather was, let’s say unpredictable, but that didn’t stop us doing anything. I’m sure we only touched the surface in terms of stuff you can do in this area but we would love to return soon. Thanks again Steve for all of your help and recommendations too.
Lovely cottage and surroundings. Sid our rescued Spanish greyhound was made most welcome and love dog walking country. Love the little brown resident spaniel who loved a fuss and made friends with Sid. Thoroughly recommend 👌
Brilliant stay in a lovely cottage with lots to do!
We had a fantastic holiday. The cottage is tastefully decorated, with everything you need and a lovely warm atmosphere. You can't beat the location with gorgeous views across the valley to the wooded hills. Steve was a fantastic host. Always keen to help if needed, especially regarding local bike trails, things to do and hiring us a bike! We are definitely keen to return next year. Christine, Graham and Archie
The perfect break after a stressful few weeks in work!
Beautiful walks nearby - the dogs loved these.
The accommodation is so quaint and relaxing. Well equipped will everything you will need - from teabags to sharp knives! Dishwasher and washing machine very handy features, too.
Owners were so lovely and respected our privacy whilst also being on hand should we have any queries.
We really had the best time in Wales. We were very spoilt with a lovely week of weather, but even so, the location of the property was surrounded by the beautiful Brechfa Forest which was so lovely to wake up to! The cottage was comfortable and ticked all our boxes with a lovely large table perfect for dinner time and board games. The outdoor space was great for our little dog and also looked out at the beautiful forest. Star gazing outside was also up there! Location wise we found it relatively close to the areas we wished to explore and also went to the owners three favourite beaches! We've been reminiscing this week and what a lovely break it was.... and would like to come back! Thank you to Stephen.
Very welcoming cottage, cool in the summer. Views from the cottage are amazing. Owners were very friendly and were available if you needed any ideas where to go biking or which beach is good to visit. Overall a brilliant holiday and would recommend it to anyone. The local pub does great food, just don't be late for your table !!
Jill R.
About the host
Hosted by Stephen Bradney
Steve and Cara are keen mountain bikers, walkers and generally love being outside. We also enjoy the local restaurants, pubs, beaches and other attractions, Steve also has a "thing" for castles, Cara not so much!
Why they chose this property
Stunning location ideally situated for forest walks, bird watching ,mountain biking, dog walking or just enjoying the peace and quiet.
What makes this property unique
Situated in the glorious Cothi Valley with stunning views yet only 25 minutes to the coast!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests