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| From the Guestbook |
"Everything was just perfect, our holiday was just great..... just too short to visit this WONDERFUL WALES. " ,more
Séverine L. and family
Cheilly Les Maranges, France
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"Lothlorien Cottage has for us a warm atmosphere. If you don't know what the expression "Home Sweet Home" is, come here. you will see and understand!"
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Isabelle and Christophe F. and family,
Remouille, France
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"Thank you for the wine and the marmalade. we found this a very nice cottage. The region of Wales was very breathtaking."
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Ron and Sylvia W.
The Netherlands
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"Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday! The town is charming and very friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed exploring the area - there are some beautiful walks right on the doorstep..."
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M.P. Family
Headington,
Oxford
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| Self-catering accommodation in Wales conveniently situated for exploring both the mountainous terrain of the Brecon Beacons National Park as well as the coastal area such as the Gower Peninsula and Pembrokeshire Coast.
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| Above: Walk to the races: watch spectacular Harness Racing at the Amman Valley Trotting Club, a few minutes from Lothlorien Cottage. |
| Bird Watching in Wales |
Wales with its diverse and beautiful landscape is a bird-watchers paradise.
Lothlorien Cottage is half an hour's drive from the Red Kite Feeding Station on the Black Mountain. Read more about birds to see here...
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| Special Offers |
We often have last-minute and other special offers.
Request our Newsletter to be sure to hear of offers available.
You can also contact us directly and ask if there are any special offers available for the dates you are interested in staying.
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| Pets |
The first time Gandalf stayed at Lothlorien Cottage he did bring a Welsh Dragon along.
Normally however, we prefer guests to keep their dragons on the Black Mountain which is very close and convenient for dragons*.
However, if you are travelling with a well-behaved dog (or two), please let us know.
As long as you take responsibility for their good behaviour, and we are warned in advance, they are welcome.
*(There are plenty of caves in the Black Mountain so dragons do very well there, and they usually get on very well with the dinosaurs in the nearby Dinosaur Park.)
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Self-catering holidays are an ideal way to experience a new part of the world.
You don't have to share your space with strangers - you can choose your company. Spread out, relax and make your self at home and enjoy exploring your new environment
Lothlorien Cottage is available at between £210 and £595 per week. It is let from Saturday to Saturday and short breaks are also available for- a minimum of 3 days.
To check availability or to book the cottage see the Booking Page.
For more about the cottage and some of the things to see and visit in the area use the links at here ..
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Look at "What's On" as well as our "Resources" pages
Take Your Tastebuds on Tour: A Self-Catering Holiday gives you the option of eating wherever and whenever you choose - if you see a quaint pub, cafe or restaurant while out and about you can sample its delights and absorb the atmosphere and surroundings, without being obliged to be back at a certain meal time.
Midnight Feast: With all your own cooking facilities you can get back late after a long day's hiking, be starving, and dish up the feast of your choice at one in the morning without wondering what tip to pay a waiter at that time of the night.
At the same time, having your own catering facilities means you can explore the culinary delights of the area yourself by buying some of the tempting ingredients that are part of the local way of life, and enjoy incorporating them into your own meals.
Farmers Markets: Visit the local farmers markets or indoor market places or local suppliers of food - ask people for recommendations.
Enrich your holiday experience by getting a true taste of the local favourites and specialties.
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| Between Mystical Mountains and Celtic Coves |
Uniquely situated in the old mining village of Cwmgors, nestling at the base of the Black Mountain and close to the magnificent Welsh coastline with its fabulous sandy beaches, this charming spacious terraced cottage offers the best of all worlds.
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The Gardens and Castles of Carmarthenshire
The Afan Forest Park
The All Wales Coast Path
The Brecon Beacons National Park
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| Lothlorien: Your Holiday Home in Wales |
| Lothlorien lies at the gateway to the Brecon Beacons National Park yet within a 30 minute drive to the rejuvenated and developing Swansea waterfront or Pembrokeshire coast and less than an hour to enchantments of the Gower Peninsula.
It is a well supplied self catering holiday cottage offering visitors a comfortable and cosy sitting room, a well equipped, sunny kitchen with dining area, and three comfortable bedrooms. The pretty garden has a patio area and barbecue and is a lovely spot for outdoor dining, there is also a meadow garden which attracts many birds and butterflies.
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| Wales in One Word |
If Wales had to be summed up in one single word,
it would probably have to be:
Inspiring
It has inspired artists and writers, myths and legends, priests and kings
and it is still an inspiration to thousands of visitors, walkers,
climbers, cyclists, golfers, swimmers, sailors, hang-gliders,
equestrians, bird watchers and to a myriad of other pursuits including
things as famous as Welsh Choirs, or as obscure as Bog Snorkelling,
but they are all here so... be inspired!
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| Some Attractions and Activities in the Area |
National Show Caves Center: voted Britain's finest Natural Wonder, and Europe's largest Dinosaur Park, about half an hours drive.
Walking, Hiking, Climbing:
River valley walks from cottage doorstep, Lothlorien is at the foot of the Black Mountain. Brecon Beacons National Park,
Pen y Fan (highest mountain in southern Britain) lovely coastal walking Gower, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. Afan Valley, Vale of Neath etc.
Cycling:
Excellent cycling eg Brecon Beacons National Park, Millennium Coastal Path, Afan Forest Park, Neath Canal, Swansea Bike Path, Celtic Cycle Path/route,
Fishing: Very good fishing: rivers, lakes, sea, reservoirs including Usk reservoir and Game Fishing on the River Teifi (one of the major game rivers of Wales)
Parks and Gardens: (Carmarthenshire is known as the Garden of Wales) National Botanic Garden of Wales, Aberglasney Gardens, Pembrey Country Park, Afan Forest Park, Pembrey Forest, Galli Aur Country Park, Lyn Llech Owain Country Park.
Golf: closest course 2 minute drive at least 9 more within an hours drive
Steam Trains and ScenicTrain Rides : Brecon Mountain Railway, Gwili Steam Railway, Heart of the Valleys Railway - 120 scenic miles from Swansea to Shrewsbury.
History: Wales is known as the "Land of Castles" some castles within easy reach are Carreg Cennen Castle, Craig y Nos Castle, Dinefwr Castle, Kidwelly Castle, Laugharne Castle, Llansteffan Castle, Margam Castle, Oystermouth (in the Mumbles), Bovehill Castle (also known as Landimore Castle), Oxwich Castle, Pennard Castle, Penrice Castle and Weobly.
Mining history: many attractions including Blaenavon World Heritage Centre with the Big Pit National Coal Museum and Blaenavons Heritage Railway.
Dolaucothi Gold Mine, only known Roman gold mine in Britain.
Birthplace of Merlin and St Patrick.
The nearby town of Carmarthen is believed to be the birthplace of Merlin the magician associated with King Arthur, and although the birthplace of St Patrick (patron saint of Ireland) is uncertain, many scholars believe him to have been born in this part of Wales.
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- 6 minutes to Brynamman
- 15 minutes to Ammanford
- 30 minutes to Neath
- 30 minutes to the Black Kite Feeding Station
- 34 minutes to National Show Caves and Dinosaur Park
- 35 minutes to Llanelli and the Millennium Coastal Path
- 41 minutes to Carmarthen
- 45 minutes to the Mumbles
- 55 minutes to Laugharne and Dylan's Boathouse
- 1 hour to Brecon
- 1 hour to Rhossili Beach and the Worms Head on the Gower Peninsula*
- 1 hour 35 mins to Solva, (famous for its woolen mill) - colourful Pembrokeshire coastal village great for photography, quaint shops with clothes and craftwork and good places to eat.
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The Brecon Beacons National Park is the closest mountainous National Park to London and the M4 corridor. It is one of Britain’s Breathing Spaces - a fabulous place to stay for your family holiday, relaxing short break or a fun filled weekend! An area of outstanding history and geology - it has something for everybody!
The cottage is on the edge of the Fforest Fawr Geopark, with some of the most stunning natural and man-made attractions in Wales, including the breathtaking Carreg Cennen Castle, The National Showcaves Centre for Wales, Craig-y-nos Country Park, the wilderness area of the Black Mountain, Pen y Fan (the highest mountain in southern Britain), and the Brecon Mountain Railway.
The National Show Caves Centre has caves extending 17 km into the Black Mountain - recently voted Britain's finest Natural Wonder. There is also one of the largest Dinosaur Parks in the world here.
A few minutes walk from the cottage is the popular Trotting Track at Tairgwaith. If you are attending any of the horse-racing there, this is the most convenient accommodation you could get for your stay.
You may consider taking a trip in a hot air balloon from one of the two companies within 10 miles of the cottage.
Waterbabies will love swimming from one of the wonderful Welsh beaches (or enjoy the open air swimming pool at Brynamman which has the last lido in South West Wales), and if there is any energy, left go mountainbiking along one of the 16 breathtaking cross country trails in the Brecons or just chill out and enjoy wonderful Wales.
This is a great base from which to explore the magnificent Welsh coastline, with fabulous sandy beaches to the south, Swansea Bay and the Mumbles and the Gower Peninsula - designated Britain’s first area of outstanding natural beauty in 1957 with its secluded coves, sandy beaches, surfing heaven and ruined castles, and the Worms Head and Rhossili or enjoy the 22 km Millennium Cycle Path along coast.
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| See what some of the guests at the cottage say about their stay |
ENG: “It was such an amazing stay in this wonderful palace/cottage.
There are no details missing, it is absolutely cosy, spacious and elegantly decorated. We were surprisingly welcome with wine, bread and sweets, what a great treat!
The area is very nice for retreating and enjoying nature and Welsh hospitality. We could not have had a better stay. Thank you.”
ESP: “La estancia fue maravillosa, es un lugar estupendo para pasar unas vacaciones y relajarnos.
La casa es si es un palacio al que no le falta un detalle. Teniamos preparados vino, pan y dulces, no podian habernos recibido mejor.
El lugar es estupendo tambien, bastante diferente a otros sitios de vacaciones, con mucha paz, naturaleza y tranquilidad.
Nos gustaria volver alli pronto.”
Mr. Jose Luis A.
Malaga, Spain
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“Aucune mauvaise surprise à l'arrivée, et plusieurs bonnes, comme la qualité de l'accueil (panier garni abondant et sympa avec oeufs, lait, beurre, bacon, pommes, biscuits gallois, thé, et même une bouteille de bon vin), bouquets de fleurs dans la cuisine et le salon, qualité de la literie, gentillesse de la propriétaire qui s'est enquise de la qualité de notre séjour par sms le 2ème jour.
Nous étions 2 adultes et 4 enfants de 12 ans, nous avions donc apporté un matelas de camping après accord avec la propriétaire, et nous avons très bien tenu dans la maison.......
Bref, un excellent séjour dans d'excellentes conditions matérielles.”
Mrs. Francoise V
Dunkerque, Northern France
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“The cottage is beautifully presented, the little touches like the bread, wine, sweets etc made us feel very welcome, everything was there after a long journey.
We really enjoyed our stay – Thank You”
Elaine, Nicholas, Nathan,
Joel & Leah
Malmesbury, Wiltshire UK
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