Self Catering Wales- Welsh Holiday Home near Brecon Beacons and Gower Peninsula

Are Pets Welcome?

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.)

SELF CATERING HOLIDAY

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

THE COTTAGE

Lothlorien Cottage is normally let from Saturday to Saturday but we will consider other arrival days. 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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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.

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.

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 or Camarthenshire Castles, this charming spacious terraced cottage offers the best of all worlds.The village itself is rural but is 20 minutes from Ammanford and Pontardawe and 30 minutes from Swansea and Neath.The Millenium Coastal path at llanelli is 50 minutes.

Lothlorien lies at the gateway to the Brecon Beacons National Park yet within a 30 minute drive to the rejuvenated Swansea waterfront and a mere hour to Rhossilli Beach and the 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 providing sleeping accomodation for five 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.The garden opens onto a Wetlands Reserve with views over Mount Cawdor.

The main bedroom is a luxurious double room, situated downstairs, near the living room. All bedding is provided and there is Wardrobe space, drawers and shelves to comfortably unpack and feel at home

The twin bedroom and single room are situated upstairs next to the spacious bathroom.There is a romantic roll top bath with overhead shower and luxurious Egyptian Cotton Towels for guests The beds are excellent quality and most guests specifically comment on the comfortable night's sleep they have while on holiday here.

The Kitchen with a lovely granite floor is fully equipped.

Wireless broadband is available throughout and a selection of CD,s and DVD,s

After a day's walking in the Amman Valley ,the Beautiful Vale of Neath or the Brecon Beacons you can look forward to Lothlorien's warm welcoming atmosphere and a very comfortable and luxurious night.

Driving Times from Lothlorien

Walks in the beautiful Amman Valley start from the cottage doorstep
Cycling: The cottage is minutes from a variety of Scenic Cycle Routes
Driving:
2 minutes to the nearest Golf Course
6 minutes to Brynamman, Western Gateway to the Brecon Beacons National Park and excellent walking on the Black Mountain
10 minutes to Pontardawe Folk Club and Arts Centre
15 minutes to Ammanford - good selection of shops and closest Railway Station to Lothlorien Cottage
28 minutes to the National Botanic Gardens of Wales
29 Minutes to Aberglasney House & Gardens
30 minutes to Neath, good shopping, historic interest, beatiful parks, canal boat rides and cycle paths
30 minutes to the Red Kite Feeding Station on the Black Mountain
31 minutes to Gowerton on the beautiful Gower Peninsula
31 Minutes to Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea
34 minutes to National Show Caves and Dinosaur Park on the Black Mountain
35 minutes to Llanelli and the Millennium Coastal Path
36 Minutes to WWT National Wetlands Centre Wildlife Haven, Llanelli
41 minutes to Carmarthen, birthplace of Merlin
45 minutes to the Mumbles on Swansea Bay at start of Gower Peninsula
55 minutes to Laugharne and Dylan's Boathouse
1 hour to Brecon, central town of the Brecon Beacons National Park
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.

* The breathtaking view of Rhossili Beach on Gower Peninsula made it to number 11 in the Jacobs Creek competition “50 Best Views in the World

Brecon Beacons National Park

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!

Ffores Ffawr Geopark

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.

Explore

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.