Felin Fach

Lampeter, Pembrokeshire & West Wales

  • 5 Star

You can book this property from:

  • £546 per week
  • £78 per night
  • 5 Star

Features

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 1 king/super-king bed

Appliances

  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 2 WCs
  • Towels provided
  • Bath
  • Shower

Accessibility

  • Walk-in shower
  • Ground floor WC

Special Features

  • WiFi
  • Open fire or woodburner
  • Smart TV
  • Welcome pack
  • Countryside views

Nearby activities

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Climbing

Outdoors

  • Garden or courtyard
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor storage
  • Barbecue
  • Private parking
  • Rural location

How far to ...?

  • Beach 20 miles
  • Shop 2 miles

Important - please note

House Rules

  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 09:00

Read the full Access Statement for this property.

Access Statement

Road access to the property is via a gravel drive. The area outside Felin Fach is level and there is plenty of parking and turning space. There is a picnic table and bench outside the front on a combination of paving and compacted gravel. There is a gentle upward slope with a shallow threshold step to get inside the building. The downstairs has light coloured ceramic tiles throughout. The internal doors are fully in accordance with the latest building regulations. There is a downstairs toilet. At the end of the lounge there are French doors to the outside, at the end of the building where the gas barbecue and log store are situated. There is a shallow step up on the inside of the doors and then down on the outside which is gravel. There is an open tread wooden staircase with a 90 degree turn, to the upper floor, and a continuous handrail to one side only. All the floors are wooden, at the same level throughout the upstairs, but with think joining strips at each door. The upstairs is particularly spacious and light as there are Velux roof lights and good sized windows. There is a walk-in double shower as well as bath in the generously sized bathroom. The bedroom has French doors, with a threshold step out on to a wooden deck with a table and chairs. There is also access out to the back of the building from the landing through a fully glazed door and down a single step. The conversion of Felin Fach was completed in Spring 2010, and complies with the latest building regulations so the sockets and light switches are at the required height from the floor. Light coloured paint has been used on the majority of the walls, and there is a good level of artificial lighting so this is a bright building. There is a TV and DVD player downstairs with a remote control. There is no phone socket.

Description

Felin Fach is a superb conversion of a detached 17th century watermill offering a perfect secluded retreat with abundant wildlife. The cottage stands in the owners' 27 acres smallholding and extensive landscaped gardens with a river flowing through; guests are welcome to explore the grounds at leisure and to meet the friendly resident alpacas and goats. The quiet nature of the cottage offers the perfect spot for practicing mindfulness, relaxation or simply to get away from the business of everyday life.

Felin Fach is just outside Pumsaint, 7.5 miles south east of Lampeter and about 20 miles from the coast at Aberaeron. It is located in beautiful open, rolling country at the southern edge of the Cambrian Mountain range. With Cardigan Bay, Tywi Valley and the Brecon Beacons National Park within easy reach, the cottage is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, ideal for bird watching (with the Red Kite a major attraction); garden visits, walking and trekking. Nestled in between the rural towns of Llandeilo, Llandovery and Lampeter, Felin Fach is an ideal base for attractions such as Aberglasney Gardens, Dinefwr Park, Dolaucothi Gold Mines, the Red Kite Feeding Centre and Llyn y Fan Fach. Go and explore Dolaucothi gold mines (NT), Brechfa Forest for excellent mountain biking, and keen gardeners will also like to visit the National Botanic Garden of Wales. The area is popular for ornithology, with a Red Kite feeding station nearby. The cottage has exposed beams and oak flooring throughout with underfloor heating, so is a cosy getaway for a romantic, relaxing break in a central location.

Ground Floor:

Entrance Hall with coat hooks and contacts notice board.

Cloakroom with WC and basin, boiler cupboard also housing a small freezer.

Kitchen with a high ceiling and velux windows, neatly fitted units incorporating electric oven, gas hob with extractor hood over, microwave, integrated fridge, slim dishwasher and washing machine.

Living Room dining area with lovely oak table and chairs; wood burning stove in stone fireplace, sofa, two armchairs, large Smart TV with Freesat and DVD player, WiFi and French windows opening onto the garden. Open-tread wooden staircase rising to the first floor.

First Floor:  

Bedroom with king size bed, oak bedroom furniture and two tub chairs; French windows opening onto a small balcony with bistro set, ideal for breakfast.

Bathroom with contemporary suite comprising freestanding bath with rinser shower attachment, separate large shower cubicle with rainhead shower, WC and basin with illuminated mirror.

Outside is a picnic bench to the front of the property and a gas barbecue. Guests are also welcome to walk around the spacious grounds which have been beautifully landscaped by the owner. The grounds have an unfenced river flowing through, and there are many peaceful places,  including a meadow which is stunning in the Spring - to sit down and have a picnic or to meditate, practice yoga and switch off entirely. You may even have an opportunity to help feed the goats and alpacas. Birds are varied and abundant in the garden and woodpeckers can often be spotted at the bird feeder from the comfort of the sofa. Bike storage and bike washing facilities are available.

Parking on gravelled parking area 

Electricity and underfloor heating included 

Bed linen and towels provided 

Hairdryer provided

Nightlight provided on the landing

First basket of logs provided for the log burner, additional fuel can be purchased from the owner

A welcome pack of basic provisions awaits guests

Short breaks available throughout the year

Reviews

The hosts were lovely and very helpful, on arrival even giving us a plate of fresh home-baked brownies! Communication with them was always very easy and prompt. The cottage and surrounding grounds were brilliant; cosy and quaint but with great modern appliances. On the final day of our trip we were shown around the farmland and met the animals which was great fun! My partner and I will definitely be returning to Felin Fach. 10/10.

Mr L,

This is truly a little gem of a find! The cottage is comfortable with everything you could need and the grounds are amazing. If you have time to just sit and watch the wildlife you will be richly rewarded. Lynsey and Andrew were the perfect hosts – there if you need anything but totally respecting your privacy. You actually feel as if the whole place is totally yours – there are not many places where you can say that. The absolute highlight for us was the alpacas. There are a delight to watch and Lynsey was very generous in letting us feed the alpacas and goats. I will never forget this experience.

K &,

A most wonderful holiday cottage – a real home from home. The hosts were amazingly welcoming. Haven’t slept this well in a long time. A beautiful place indeed. Thank you

M & A,

A perfect stay in a perfect place. We have loved exploring the grounds and the local area. Thank you to the owners, we don’t want to leave!

L & K,

What an absolutely magical place to spend my 70th birthday. Your beautiful cottage is definitely a home from home place. Meeting the fabulous alpacas, especially the very handsome and flirtatious Arthur, was wonderful. And as for the dogs – what a friendly pair! We loved them. The birds came daily, many times, for their food and we could spend an afternoon just watching their antics. Even the shy little wren made an appearance for us. Only negative comment is that it all went by too quickly. Thankyou for the fabulous hospitality and the lovely chats.

K & A,

An idyllic setting for a very restful holiday. It was wonderful to return “home” each evening to the beautiful, secluded surroundings. We particularly lied the walks into the NT estate at the end of the lane. Llandeilo is definitely worth a visit for lovely independent shops and delis. Too much to see and do in one visit, we already have another list for next time

M & J,

What a beautiful cottage in such a gorgeous setting. Lovely welcome from the owners, nothing too much trouble. Great to see so many birds feeding including the woodpecker. We do hope to book a weeks break next year.

S & M,

We have had a wonderful week at Felin Fach. We have enjoyed a lazy few days just sitting and enjoying the wildlife. We have seen woodpeckers, chaffinches, blue and great tits, wagtails – its been wonderful. The alpacas were a real bonus too. Would very much recommend.

S & A,

I love this place. It is the first time I have visited in the spring and what an absolute picture the daffodils are! I have never seen so many different ones in one place. The weather wasn’t too good but that didn’t stop the dawn chorus. So many different birds joining together to welcome the day. Lots of squirrels around too. It was good to catch up with the animals, especially the dogs. Owners were the perfect hosts. I have already booked my next visit, I cant wait!

Previous Customer,

Good all-round property. Well furnished and equipped. Some areas need attention e.g. windows need to be cleaned and dusting of some less accessible areas.

Mr Jeffrey H,

Property is in a very tranquil and private setting yet is not isolated or difficult to reach from the main road. Castles, historic houses, mountains and wider countryside are all within easy reach by car and it is also possible to walk directly to the local pub and the nearby National Trust Estate from the door of the property. The property itself is very spacious and well equipped.

Mr Mark W,

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