Epynt View, Llanwrtyd Wells

Glamorgan. Sleeps up to 10

Royal Welsh Show Ground, Llanwrtyd WellsAn impressive purpose built show ground in the picturesque mid Wales countryside hosting many events throughout the year the most prestigious being the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show a showcase for British farming. Other events include food fairs, dog shows, Spring Festival, antiques fairs, the Welsh Winter Fair and more. Llanwrtyd WellsLlanwrtyd Wells (1.5 miles), the smallest town in Wales featured in the BBC Countryfile programme (2013) is the home of Welsh pony trekking as well as some wacky events including the Man V Horse Race and Bog Snorkelling. There are several award winning restaurants, a handful of local shops, galleries and inns and is a perfect centre from where to explore this beautiful land - by foot, car or on the fabulous Heart of Wales railway line. Irfon Valley near Llanwrtyd Wells holiday cottageThis SSSI has valleys and open moorland - habitat for many rare species of flora and fauna and the increasingly rare Red Squirrel. You may also spy Red Grouse amongst the heather and watch out for Lapwing, Golden Plover and Red Kites - a birdwatchers paradise.. Upper Irfon RiverFor canoeists and kayakers the River offers testing rapids for the more experienced as well as several miles of fishing. Abergwesyn Common (NT) Dogs welcomeKnown as the "Roof top of Wales", wild, remote and ancient and rich in archaeology from Bronze Age sites to deserted medieval villages. Discover the footprints of an old drover's road as it passes tiny churches, meanders along quiet river banks and follows ancient forest tracks and wherever you walk you're likely to stumble across a cairn, a stone circle, or standing stone and other evidence of human activity dating back hundreds of years. Coed Trallwm Mountain Bike CentreThis privately owned forest (10 min drive) has three mountain bike trails, visitor's centre, café (summer months only) and much more - , with 3 great cycle tracks through the forests , a visitor centre, cafe and much more, just a 10 minute drive away - get away from it all and spend the day challenging yourself.. Dinas RSPB reserve at Rhandirmwyn (12m)Enjoy a walk through enchanting alder and oak woodland, past fast-flowing, spectacular rivers. This reserve is set in a steep sided rugged valley in the heart of the beauty of mid Wales. In the summer time there'll be pied flycatchers, redstarts, common sandpipers, dippers and grey wagtails to espy. Gigrin FarmFor Red Kites like you've probably never seen them before on maybe the largest, most fantastic bird table in the U.K. and an exhibition of wildlife - friendly farming, Gigrin Farm is a great family day out. Llyn Brianne DamLlyn Brianne is a spectacular reservoir at almost 300 m (990 ft) above sea level. It holds over 64 million cubic metres of water and is the largest of its kind in Europe - drive around the Dam with lots of view points and don't miss the fearsome 'Devil's Staircase' with a gradient in parts of 1 in 4!. Builth Wells Golf Club (15 mins drive)A hidden gem set in the quiet, picturesque Mid Wales countryside surrounded by stunning scenery this is an 18 hole parkland course which played host to the Ryder Cup Wales in 2010 - visitors welcome. Large holiday cottage in Llanwrtyd Wells ideal for extended families or friends sharing.

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