Llaingyfre
Pencader, Carmarthenshire,
SA39 9DA, South West Wales
Tel 01559 384797
E-mail: holidays@llaingyfre.co.uk
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Mike & Rosie extend a warm
welcome to you at Llaingyfre, a 23 acre smallholding of hedged fields and woodland,
which guests at either of our two holiday cottages or the caravan are free to
explore. At 750ft above sea level Llaingyfre commands expansive views to the
north, over rolling countryside stretching to the Cambrian Mountains and
Pumlumon over 40 miles away and beyond. The main farmhouse was built in the mid
1800's of local stone
Among the 60 different species of birds (see
list at foot of this page) which may be seen around Llaingyfre, Buzzards
& Red Kites are regularly observed flying above the farm, and unusually Laburnum grows
wild in the hedgerows hereabouts, providing a riot of golden blossom in
late May and early June.
Located near Pencader in beautiful Carmarthenshire, “The Garden of
Wales”, conveniently near mid way between the Carmarthen Bay (Llansteffan
20 miles) with its expansive beaches to the south and Cardigan Bay with its secluded coves and rugged cliffs on the North Pembrokeshire and
Ceredigion coast (Poppit Sands, 26 miles and New Quay 22 miles) to the north.
We are also within 5 miles of the Tower car park in the northern corner of Brechfa Forest and
Carmarthen
(10 miles) the oldest town in Wales, dating back to Roman times, with a Roman
Amphitheatre, is said to be the birthplace of Merlin, the legendary wizard
of King Arthur. Also nearby are the market towns of Newcastle
Emlyn and Lampeter with its University. The whole area is steeped in history, with
several medieval Castles and Abbeys within easy driving distance; as are
several steam railways for
the railway enthusiast. Please visit our
tourist attractions page for ideas as to what to do and see while you are
staying here.
The owners, Mike & Rosie Richardson, who live on site in the farmhouse, aim
to provide first class Self Catering Accommodation in two converted
outbuildings, and a refurbished caravan, details of which can be found using
the links below.
Television (with Freeview), heat, power, bed linen, towels and tea towels
included free of charge.
Undercover storage available for your sporting equipment, such as bicycles,
canoes etc.
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Our Stream |
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Our Woods |
Visitors are free to explore the
smallholding's fields and woodland and observe at first hand the various
plants, birds and animals to be found there, (However, the mowing and
grazing rights are let out, and visitors are asked to respect the tenant's
livestock and grass crops, and observe the Country Code) and may use the
larger part of the owners' garden.
Should you wish to go for local walks while
staying with us, Mike will be happy to advise, and can lend you his local
Ordinance Survey maps (either Landranger or Explorer series) for any part of
South West Wales. Carmarthen County Counsel has a series of leaflets on local
walks, which can be downloaded free from their website (click link). We have some of these available
to lend. We can also lend you DVDs on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National
Trail and the
Guest laundry room with shared use
of Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer
WiFi internet connection available
Storage Facilities for your sports equipment ie Bikes or Canoes
Available
Arrivals / departures
The cottages are available from 3pm on the day of
arrival and should be vacated by 10 am on the day of departure to enable us to
prepare for our next guests.
Breakages and damage:
We realise that accidents do happen from time to
time and would be grateful if you would inform us of any losses or breakages so
that replacements can be speedily obtained. In the event of major damage or
loss please report it immediately and if appropriate we may ask you to pay for
repair or replacement. Your co-operation will ensure the cottage is fully
equipped for future guests
You are staying in a privately owned and run
cottage which we trust you will treat with the same care as you would your own
home.
Safety
at Llaingyfre
For your own safety and comfort please take note of the following:
Children must be supervised at all times whilst on Llaingyfre farm and should
not be left alone in the cottages or caravan
Please ensure that any gates you open are
closed behind you
We regret that, owing to the tenant's livestock, we cannot accommodate Pets
No smoking is permitted in the cottages or caravan
Llaingyfre: (pronounced Kline-guv-ree) Welsh
language, Nant Gyfre is the name of the stream which
forms a boundary to our land, and llain
means "a stretch of”, so Llaingyfre means
‘a stretch of the Gyfre’
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On
this page we have provided links to a number of remote websites we believe will
be of interest to visitors to this part of
WILDLIFE AT, OVER, OR
AROUND LLAINGYFRE
BIRDS
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Wren |
Jay |
Heron |
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Dunnock (Hedge Sparrow) |
Magpie |
Canada Goose (winter
visitor) |
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House Sparrow |
Jackdaw |
Red Kite |
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Hedge Sparrow |
Crow |
Buzzard |
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Swift |
Raven |
Sparrow Hawk |
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Swallow |
Starling |
Peregrine Falcon |
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House Martin |
Blackbird |
Cuckoo |
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Robin |
Song Thrush |
Merlin |
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Chaffinch |
Great Spotted Woodpecker |
Tawny Owl (frequently
heard) |
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Greenfinch |
Goldcrest (or Firecrest) |
Fieldfare |
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Goldfinch |
Pheasant |
Siskin |
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Bullfinch |
Lapwing |
Barn Owl |
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Blue Tit |
Snipe |
Wood Warbler |
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Coal Tit |
Curlew |
Cormorant |
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Great Tit |
Woodcock |
Redstart |
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Long Tailed Tit |
Collared Dove |
Wood Warbler |
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Pied Wagtail |
Wood Pigeon |
Chiffchaff |
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Grey Wagtail |
Mallard Duck |
Garden Warbler |
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Nuthatch |
Gulls(various) |
Redpoll |
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Spotted Flycatcher |
Dipper (seen by previous
owners) |
Whitethroat |
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Cuckoo(regularly heard) |
Chiffchaff |
Willow Warbler |
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Skylark |
Mistle Thrush |
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Seen Nearby
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Honey Buzzard
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Seen ½ mile to West
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Crossbill
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Seen
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ANIMALS
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Rabbit
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Shrew |
Mole |
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Grey Squirrel |
Field Mouse |
Polecat |
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Fox |
Pipistrelle Bat |
Mink |
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Badger |
Long Eared Bat |
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Field Vole |
Hedgehog |
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Seen crossing A484 near
Newcastle Emlyn, 9 miles N.W |
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Otter |
Seen Bosherton Lily Ponds
Pembrokeshire |
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BUTTERFLIES |
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Small Tortoiseshell |
Orange Tip |
Small Heath |
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Large White |
Comma |
Speckled Wood |
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Peacock |
Wall Brown |
Small Copper |
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Red Admiral |
Small White |
Fritillary |
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Painted Lady |
Gatekeeper |
Green Veined white |
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REPTILES |
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Frog |
Toad |
Common Newt |
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