Things to do
Cynghordy Estate Farming The Stables are located on our working farm and are surrounded by woods and fields with the River Bran running through the middle. Explore our remote and spectacular hill farm further up the valley.
Lots more fun things to do are suggested below- please contact the providers to check details.
Cycling, mountain biking Lock- up, cycle washing facilities and dry room. Cwm Rhaedr, the Irfon Forest, Crychan Forest are close by, with Bike Park Wales, Merthyr Tydfil 1 hour away. Cycle from the door along country lanes. A cycle puncture repair kit is available on request on site.
Hot tub Relax in the indoor 7 seat hot tub, opening out onto a patio with views over the farm. Available to all cottages. Normally open between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. A session must be booked using the form beside it’s door after reading the safety guidance to which all guests must adhere. Normally one booking per cottage per stay: for longer stays at quiet times of the year more may be possible. Please note it may be closed for essential maintenance at any time without notice or compensation to any guest.
Walking Explore the forests, hills and valleys including our 350 acre estate. Digital maps are available on request indicating a variety of walks in the area with different levels of challenge. Why not explore the new Towy Valley bike trail from Llandeilo to Carmarthen or the local trail from Cynghordy station to Llandovery? The new Heart of Wales trail
Catering Professional catering can be arranged- contact Golden Valley Catering (mobile 07870 704949 or 01550 740477)
Taxis Towy Taxis mobile 07544 624411; Llangadog Taxis mobile 07763 423800
Approximate distance are shown in miles (m)
Llanerchindda Farm Activity Centre (1m) – Clay pigeon shooting, fly fishing in season, 4×4 driving experience, archery, canoeing. www.cambrianway.com
Sgiliau soft play center, Llandeilo (17m) https://sgiliauplaycentre.co.uk/llandeilo-home/
Llandovery Swimming Pool (5m) http://www.actifsirgar.co.uk/english/leisurecentres/llandovery/pages/swimmingopeningtimes.aspx
Castles
- Carreg Cennen (20m) – carregcennencastle.com
- Craig y Nos Castle (30m) – http://www.craigynoscastle.com/
- Dinefwr (20m) – nationaltrust.org.uk
- Dryslwyn(25m) – cadw.wales.gov.uk
- Kidwelly (40m) – cadw.wales.gov.uk
- Laugharne (40m) – cadw.wales.gov.uk
- Llanstephan (40m) – cadw.wales.gov.uk
- Llandovery (5m) – cadw.wales.gov.uk
- Newcastle Emlyn (40m) – cadw.wales.gov.uk
More fun places
- Talley Abbey (20m) – cadw.wales.gov.uk
- National Botanic Garden of Wales (30m)– set in the grounds of Middleton Hall, an 18th century estate gardenofwales.org.uk
- Aberglasney Gardens (20m)– Beautifully restored gardens set in 9 acres with a ninfarium, excellent cafe and shop aberglasney.org.uk
- AB canoe trips (1h20m) –https://adventurebeyond.co.uk/
- Brecon canal boat trips (30m)- https://www.dragonfly-cruises.co.uk/brecon-canal-public-boat-trips.php
- Cardigan Bay Boat Trips (1h29m) – Watch for whales, porpoises and dolphins
- Newquay Boat trips (1h20m)- https://newquayboattrips.co.uk/
- Iron Age Hillforts at Bethlehem in the Tywi Valley (20m) http://www.brecon-beacons.com/Archaelogy-Carn-Goch.htm
- Dolau Cothi Goldmines (10m)– These unique Gold Mines are set on a woodland hillside overlooking the Cothi Valley. Children can try their hand gold panning.http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dolaucothi-gold-mines/
- Dan-yr-Ogof (25m)–Spectacular caves, children love the dinosaurs set in the natural environment. Good cafe. Rare breeds of Cattle and Shire Horse Centre https://www.showcaves.co.uk/
- Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon(25m)– Theatre Brycheiniog’s Location alongside the head of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in the heart of the Brecon Beacons gives the theatre a stunning setting http://www.brycheiniog.co.uk/
- Wyeside Theatre and Cinema, Builth Wells (20m)–Arts complex beside the Wye in Builth. wyeside.co.uk
- Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Visitor Centre(25m)– The Mountain Centre -information centre, the starting point for walks with a restaurant.http://www.brecon-beacons.com/mountain-centre.htm
- The Heart of Wales Railway (0.5m)– The Swansea- Shrewsbury train passes over the Cynghordy Viaduct up the valley. Take a scenic journey on this beautiful line departing from Cynghordy Station. Up to 4 trains travel daily in each direction all year round. http://www.heart-of-wales.co.uk/
- Brecon Mountain Railway(30m)– Travel behind a vintage steam engine through beautiful scenery along the full length of the TafFechare Reservoir to Dol-y-Gaer. One of the most scenic railways in Wales.http://www.breconmountainrailway.co.uk/
- Garn Goch (15m)- Iron Age fort near Bethlehem http://www.breconbeacons.org/garn-goch
- Gwili Railway– An enchanting steam-powered line that puffs its way up a wooded valley from Bronwydd Arms near Carmarthen (35m)gwili-railway.co.uk
- Pemberton’s Welsh Chocolate Farm(60m)– Near Whitland has a Chocolate Village. welshchocolatefarm.com
- Crychan Forest -Ideal for Walkers, Cyclists and Horse riders with lots of waymarked trails crychanforest.org.uk . Accessible from the Sugar Loaf car park (2m north on A483).
- The Town of Llandovery(5m)– Beautiful historic market town with a castle, shopping, pubs, cafes, sports and medical facilities, situated just 5 miles from the farm. lovellandovery.co.uk
- Mountain Biking– Lots of trails locally including Coed Trallwm, Brechfa, Irfon Forest Trail, Mynydd Trawsnant, Esgair Dafydd, Cwm Rhaeadr. http://www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/activities/index.html
- Big Pit (50m)–National coal mining museum situated south of Abergavenny aocc.ac.uk
- Oakwood Leisure Park (50m) – The largest theme park in Wales with over 40 rides set in 80 acres of Pembrokeshire countryside. http://www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk/
- Red Kite feeding centres: Cross Inn, Llanddeusant(10m) redkiteswales.com ; Gigrin Farm, Rhayader (25m) – Nature Trail, Bird Reserve, Picnic Site & Children’s Play Area www.gigrin.co.uk
- Riding Centres– Horse riding lessons and pony trekking for all abilities www.cantref.com/ride, http://www.activityuk.com/horse-riding/
- Royal Mint (1h20m)-https://www.royalmint.com/the-royal-mint-experience/
- Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells (20m)- Events throughout the year http://www.rwas.co.uk/royal-welsh-show/
- Pen y Fan and Corn Ddu (25m)- nationaltrust.org.uk› Visit › Wales › Brecon Beacons (Central
- Llyn Brianne Dam Walk (10m)- http://www.routeyou.com/location/view/4602277/llyn-brianne-reservoir.en
- Cwm Doethie Walk (12m)- http://www.geograph.org.uk/geotrips/120
- RSPB Dinas Reserve (10m)- http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/g/gwenffrwd-dinas/
- Pembrey Beach (40m)- http://www.blueflag.org/menu/awarded-sites/2013/northern-hemisphere/wales/wales/pembreycountryparkcefnsidan
- Myddfai village (9m)-home of the Physicians of Myddfai with a beautiful medieval church and have lunch or tea in the community hall http://www.myddfai.org/
- Welsh events Enjoy the spirit and sounds of Wales http://www.hwylevents.wales
- Wright’s Emporium (20m)- Take away, deli http://www.wrightsfood.co.uk/
- Zip World , Aberdare (1 hour) http://zipworld.co.uk
- Sgiliau soft play centre, Llandeilo (20 m) https://sgiliauplaycentre.co.uk/llandeilo-home/
- Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen (45m)- town centre location beside restaurants, shops, public car park https://www.ents24.com/carmarthen-events/the-lyric
- Please note we are not responsible for the availability or safety of these locations or activities.