This property boasts mountain views from all windows, and on approaching the cottage, the ‘Pumlumon’ mountain will come into view.. Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Gas Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, gas, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Enclosed patio with terrace, garden furniture and BBQ. 760-acre grounds. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: This property has a natural water supply via spring. There are lakes and rivers in the grounds. The access road to the property is suitable for large vehicles. For families and couples only, the owner can provide use of a 4x4 vehicle (£100 pw), for access to and from the property if this facility is required. Please enquire for more details.. Lying in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains in Mid Wales, this unique detached stone cottage makes an unforgettable experience for a family or couples alike. The first record of Llechwedd Mawr dates back to 1587 when a farmer, Richard Morgan, rented the land. It was the traditional way back then to graze cattle through the summer and make butter and cheese to sell in the neighbouring villages. A survey of 1811 described the building as "a stone house with a slate cover in good repair and that with 983 acres the rent shall be £22 per annum."
Over the following years the house saw many changes and occupants until the 1950s when it became inaccessible due to a hydro-electric dam being built, and it stood abandoned and isolated for many years until a road was made. The present owners purchased the land and cottage in the 1980s and it was used merely to store sheep food until its complete renovation in 2011 and then two years later it was transformed into the uniquely positioned and beautiful holiday home it is today.
The owners have been appointed Ambassadors to the Cambrian Mountains, an initiative set up by HRH The Prince of Wales to recognise high quality tourism establishments that contribute to the sustainability of the region. They have also received the prestigious certificate from the World Hosts programme in the principles of customer service. As well as this they have won an award from Aberystwyth University for ’The Best Aber Welcome’ in recognition of their fantastic hospitality. You are assured a warm welcome or "Croeso Cynnes" as they say in Wales.
There are mountain views from all windows and a scenic route leads you from the village of Talybont over the Nant-y-Moch Dam to Ponterwyd and Devil’s Bridge. On your approach to the cottage, ‘Pumlumon’ - the highest peak in the Cambrian Mountain range - will come into full view with its 760 square mile vastness of heather, forest, shimmering lakes and sourcing the mighty Severn and Wye rivers. This high country of compelling emptiness defies civilisation, providing a natural playground for ramblers, mountain bikers and bird watchers alike. If you can drag yourself away from the tranquillity of Llechwedd Mawr, the nearby charming towns of Aberystwyth, Machynlleth and Aberaeron are well worth a visit, offering traditional Welsh pubs, boutique shops and sandy beaches where dolphins and porpoises are often spotted on a clear day. Horse riding nearby. One pet welcome free of charge, a second pet welcome at a cost. Shop, pub and restaurant, 8 miles.
Free WiFi
There are a lake and rivers in the surrounding countryside and grounds. Guests are advised that the property is off a 4 mile unclassified road and suitable for high clearance vehicles, it may not always be accessible in abnormal conditions. The owner can provide the use of a 4x4 vehicle for access to and from the property (at £100 per week), please request beforehand if this facility is required. The owner will meet any customers at Talybont village green on the A487 and escort them to the property which is about a 25 minute journey. Further information can be gained from the owner. The electricity supply is off grid and powered by solar panels. It will be necessary to switch on the external generator on occasions if the daylight has not been sufficient for the solar panels. The owner will give full instruction on how to do this and maintain the electricity.
Pet welcome free of charge, a second pet welcome at a cost payable to owner
