Llaingyfre
Pencader, Carmarthenshire,
SA39 9DA, South West Wales
Tel 01559 384797
E-E-mail
us at llaingyfre@btinternet.com
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Mike & Rosie Richardson 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, between
the famed salmon and sea trout rivers of the Towy and the Teifi, 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 over 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.
Unusually Laburnum grows
wild in the hedgerows hereabouts, providing a riot of golden blossom in
late May or early June.
We are near Pencader in beautiful Carmarthenshire, “The Garden of Wales”,
conveniently approximately mid way between 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 (New Quay 22 miles, and Poppit Sands 26 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.
The tomb of Rhys Ap Thomas, reputed to have killed King Richard the 3rd at the
Battle of Bosworth 1485 can be seen in St. Peter's Church in Carmarthen. Also nearby are the market towns of Newcastle
Emlyn, and Lampeter with its University
(now merged with University of Wales Trinity Saint David). The whole area is steeped in history, with
a number of medieval Castles and Abbeys within easy driving distance; as are
three 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.
South West Wales is excellent walking country, and the nearby villages of
Llandysul and Pont Tyweli
to the north
and Llanpumsaint to the south,
are members of the
'Walkers
are Welcome' scheme, as are Cilgerran, Tregaron and Devil's Bridge.
Mike & Rosie, 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.
Digital Flatscreen
Television/DVD, 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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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,
including a '9 hole' mini golf course (balls and putters provided).
In both cottages there is a games compendium box including Chess, Draughts, Backgammon and others
Should you wish to go for local walks while
staying with us, Mike will be happy to advise, and can lend you his
Ordinance Survey maps (either Landranger or Explorer series) for any part of
South West Wales, as well as leaflets on some local walks. The following
link provides
details
of some walks in Carmarthenshire, which can be downloaded, or obtained from
the Tourist Office at Carmarthen Castle
We can also lend you DVDs on the River Teifi, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National
Trail and the
Guest laundry room with Washing
Machine & Tumble Dryer
WiFi internet
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
click on any blue underlined text for links to further information, afterwards
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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
Llaingyfre: (pronounced Kline-guv-ree) Welsh
language,
Nant Gyfre is the name of the stream which forms the
western
boundary to our land, and
llain means "a stretch of”, so
Llaingyfre means ‘a stretch of the
Gyfre’
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WILDLIFE AT, OVER, OR
AROUND LLAINGYFRE
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BIRDS
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Wren |
Jay |
Heron |
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Dunnock (Hedge Sparrow) |
Magpie |
Canada Goose (winter
visitor) |
Goldcrest |
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House Sparrow |
Jackdaw |
Red Kite |
Grey Wagtail |
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Tree Sparrow |
Crow |
Buzzard |
Pied Wagtail |
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Swift |
Raven |
Sparrow Hawk |
Siskin |
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Swallow |
Starling |
Peregrine Falcon |
Cormorant |
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House Martin |
Blackbird |
Merlin |
Mallard Duck |
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Robin |
Song Thrush |
Barn Owl |
Mandarin Duck |
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Cuckoo (regularly heard in season) |
Great Spotted Woodpecker |
Tawny Owl
(frequently heard) |
Dipper
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Greenfinch |
Mistle Thrush |
Wood Pigeon |
Rock Dove / Town Pigeon |
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Goldfinch |
Fieldfare |
Collared Dove |
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Bullfinch |
Redwing |
Lapwing |
Garden Warbler |
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Chaffinch |
Redstart |
Snipe |
Wood Warbler |
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Pheasant |
Spotted Flycatcher |
Curlew |
Redpoll |
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Great Tit |
Blue Tit |
Woodcock |
Whitethroat |
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Long Tailed Tit |
Coal Tit |
Nuthatch |
Gulls(various) |
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Chiffchaff |
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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 Brechfa Forest near Tower
Car Park 5 miles to East
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ANIMALS
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Rabbit
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Shrew |
Mole |
Hedgehog |
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Grey Squirrel |
Field Mouse |
Polecat |
Field Vole |
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Fox |
Pipistrelle Bat |
Long Eared Bat |
Mink |
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Badger |
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Seen in
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Seen crossing A484 near
Newcastle Emlyn, 9 miles N.W |
Otter |
Seen Bosherston Lily Ponds Pembrokeshire |
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BUTTERFLIES |
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Large White |
Small White |
Orange Tip |
Green Veined white |
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Peacock |
Red Admiral |
Small Tortoiseshell |
Meadow Brown |
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Comma |
Fritillary |
Painted Lady |
Wall Brown |
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Speckled Wood |
Gatekeeper |
Small Copper |
Small Heath |
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Ringlet |
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REPTILES |
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Frog |
Toad |
Common Newt |
Slow-worm |
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