We chose this name to reflect all the love and attention that went into renovating it from October 2007 to May 2009 and the way the cottage is nestled in the foothills of the Cambrian mountains, providing a relaxing retreat and a chance to recuperate to the sound of birdsong.

 

You can sit by the log burner and watch the red kites soaring over the valley below. Or for the more outwardly inclined, it’s a base from which to plan an invigorating ramble/cycle/stroll in the forests and hills.

It is just a 20 minute drive through the Hafod Estate and through Cwm Ystwyth, then over the mountain road to reach the beautiful Elan Valley.

 Cycling

The village is on National Cycling routes no. 81/82 which have been described as two of the most beautiful in the country, and anglers and birdwatchers will also find plenty to occupy their time here.

The village of Pontrhydygroes is on the doorstep of the historic Hafod Estate. Alas the mansion house burned down, but the gardens have been restored and provide ample walks, from a gentle stroll, to a more vigorous clamber through forest trails. A favourite is one of the more strenuous walks to the Cavern Cascade (marked as Grotto on the OS maps) - part of The Gentleman's Walk - where you can go into a noisy tunnel and peer at this stunning waterfall. Image on Flickr.  Painting of the outside.

  Artists and nature lovers will be inspired by the stunning views on both sides of the Ystwyth valley; just a short stroll up the hill behind the cottage will provide a panoramic view over the Cambrian mountains.

The index on the right will enable you to find what you are looking for, but if we’ve missed anything, do let us know and we’ll add it later if we can.

We’ve begged, borrowed and stolen from local history resources and the internet, to put this guide together, but have added internet links for you to use it as a base from which to explore further.