Y Fedwen Cottage & Garden, self-catering

Spacious and comfortable, this mid-terrace cottage has a pretty south-facing garden, a wood-burning stove, and both shower and bath. There are two bedrooms, with a double bed in each, and there is a double sofa-bed in the large open plan living room/ kitchen. Your host lives next door and is happy to help, but you will help yourself to keys from a key safe and your privacy and comfort is the first priority. The ground floor open-plan kitchen/living room is at the back of the house and opens onto a pathway with a patio and a pretty walled garden beyond. This is a very pleasant spot and a south-facing sun-trap. Your next-door neighbours on the terrace have right of way along the pathway outside the door. The house is quirky in that it was built on six staggered levels connected by short staircases! The first of these leads up from the fully-equipped kitchen to a small room containing a washing machine, sink and W.C. There is also a complete bathroom containing both a bath and large shower. All the sleeping areas are at the back of the house, overlooking the garden and away from the main road. Y Fedwen (pronounced 'uh ved-when') is Welsh for 'birch tree.' The house welcomes individuals, small groups and families (though there are no included features specifically for infants and toddlers). The garden includes a large patio, a table and chairs, and a barbecue. There are two dedicated parking spaces at the bottom of the garden and further parking is always available (and free) on the road adjacent (Station Road; B4310). Smoking is permitted in the garden. Fun and noise is expected, but only between the hours of 11am and 11pm, for the health and well-being of your neighbours (and possibly yours!). As above Your hosts live next door at Emporium - please knock on the door if you have any queries and if we are in we will try to help. We respect your privacy but are happy to assist with local information. We hope you enjoy your stay. The Tywi Valley in which we are situated is beautiful and full of interesting places to visit - castles, gardens, historic houses and museums. Beaches are not far beyond Carmarthen and The Brecon Beacons National Park is not far beyond Llandeilo in the opposite direction. The area offers numerous outdoor activities, not least the famous mountain bike trails (about 6 miles north at Brechfa and Abergorlech). There are 2 pubs within easy walking distance (1 mile). The nearest shop and petrol station is at White Mill, about 2 miles away on the A40 towards Carmarthen, which is 5 miles away. There is also a community shop and post office at Dryslwyn, which is about 5 miles in the other direction on the A40 towards Llandeilo. Several buses a day stop directly outside the house or in Station Rd right next to the terrace. Buses regularly go towards Carmarthen, Llandeilo and Llandovery, and less frequently towards Brechfa, Abergorlech, and The National Botanic Garden of Wales. The nearest train stations are at Carmarthen (6 miles) and Llandeilo (10 miles).