Cwcw (cuckoo) Barn is a superb recent conversion of an old stone and slate building on an upland hill farm in Carmarthenshire, Wales.
We sometimes see and more often hear the cwcw in spring, hence the name for this conversion of our old cow house into a comfortable warm and stylish home.
With its stylish decor and amazing views this romantic and spacious barn will both wow and cosset you.
There are easy, or harder walks with great views from the doorstep and more further afield.
There is a large double bedroom with king size bed, one large twin room with en-suite bathroom, a small twin room and a separate shower room.
The master bedroom has a king size (5 foot wide ) double bed.
The second bedroom has twin 3ft beds, and an en-suite bath room with a shower over the bath. This is a lovely spacious and quiet room at the end of the barn.
There is another twin bedded room, small, but cosy.
Please note that we do not allow sleeping on the sofas.
Thus we can accommodate up to 6, easily, but do not allow more than that (babies/infants who can use a cot excepted).
You will have ample parking spaces for several cars, a sheltered sunny outside terraced area with table and eating/sitting space and a lawned garden area that provides a little bit of peace and quiet and has great views across the valley.
Cwcw Barn is well stocked; with basics such as teas, coffee, and other simple cooking needs etc, to wide screen TV, DVD, a ‘smart’ Humax TV recorder that makes access to iPlayer , Netflix etc very easy, radio HiFi/CD sound system, and 20+ meg Wifi that is good for streaming videos and conference calling, books and magazines to browse.
Tesco, Asda and Morrisons supemarkets will deliver to Cwcw Barn.
Whether your stay (minimum of 2 nights) is for family, friends or a romantic weekend get away, you could not ask for a more delightful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life, and you are within seconds of quiet countryside walks which can be as challenging as you wish; a stroll around the farm or on sheltered roads and footpaths, or up to the ridge of Fforest, the nearest hill top of the Cambrian range at about 1200 feet.
All without using the car.
This is a stylish warm and peaceful building with underfloor heating throughout, supplied by an oil boiler.
It is well appointed, quiet and has lovely extensive countryside views and a sheltered terraced outside area to eat al fresco or just sit quietly.
There is parking for numerous cars.
Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms with the option of a cot and high chair for an infant.
+ short breaks (2 night minimum)
+ Romantic? Most definitely!
+ couples? Ideal.
+ For a group of friends? Perfect.
+ A family? Oh yes.
– Smokers? Sorry, definitely not inside the building.
– Pets? Not allowed at all, sorry.
– Hen or stag parties? Sorry, definitely not; this is a quiet place, so no noisy groups please.
The main shower room is small and should be ok for a wheel chair user – there is no step into the shower.
There is a very quiet minor road running past the barn so walks with great views and without getting your shoes dirty are possible on the doorstep too.
Cwcw Barn has under floor central heating throughout with a wood stove and oak flooring in the lounge, tiled floor in the kitchen, and the shower room. The bedrooms are carpeted.
The twin bedroom with en suite shower room is at the end of the barn, and so would be quiet for a child, if they needed to be in bed earlier than the rest of the group.
There is a separate shower room, which has a loo and a large wet room type shower with no step into the shower.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the normal features; it is large, with room for the dining table that seats 6 easily, a long comfortable sofa/bench and an island unit.
Equipment includes; electric oven, grill and ceramic hob with extractor fan, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, kettle, toaster, cafetiere and all the usual cooking utensils and pans etc. French doors to the sheltered terrace.
CD/radio, mP3/iPod connection. Dining table that can seat up to 8.
Ironing board, iron (and even soft water for the iron) and a hairdryer are all provided.
Living Room: Spacious lounge with lovely outlook, 2 comfortable 3-4 seater sofas and two other chairs. A small wood stove and a two days wood supply (more available on request)
20+ meg WiFi, TV Humax ‘smart’ recorder that can access iPlayer, Netflix etc,
A beautiful room with exposed stone wall and beams that is very relaxing.
The corridor leading to the bedrooms and main shower room/ loo is pleasantly wide as befits the space.
Towels and linen; Professionally laundered, quality cotton sheets, duvet covers, and towels are provided at the start of your stay, and changed weekly for longer stays. Hand soaps and some shampoo are also provided.
Cleaning; The property is cleaned prior to your arrival, and weekly, with a linen change, for longer stays.
NOTE: Due to Covid-19 there will be no cleaning services whilst guests are staying, but two sets of linen and towels will be provided for stays of more than a week or so.
Amenities/Facilities: ceramic hob, double oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, drying rack, iron & ironing board, smart TV with an associated Humax hard drive programmable recorder, compact HiFi that you can easily connect your phone or ipod to with a provided cable, internet access ( WiFi speed is a healthy 20+ meg), comfortable underfloor central heating, board games, books, CD’s & DVD’s.
Guests have the whole property to themselves.
There is a very private lawned garden to one side and a sunny and sheltered terraced area through the french doors off the kitchen to the other side.
A private parking area with room for several cars.
You are welcome to roam across the 166 acres of Penygaer farm (maps provided), which has several delightful spots for picnics, farm walks, woodland and some wonderful views.
So bring your wellies or walking boots, coats and binoculars.
You will see Red Kites, buzzards, sparrow hawks, starlings, swallows, wagtails, cuckoos, woodpeckers, crows, tits, finches and probably lots of other birds and even, perhaps, the owl that we named the barn after!
See the moon rise through the trees, or gaze in awe at the Milky Way with the clear and dark night skies that we have.
Squirrels, badgers, hares, sheep and cows as well as the occasional fox and feral cat too.
Maybe the odd low flying fast jet or a slow Hercules hanging between the valley sides, possibly even below where you are standing, which is always impressive, if loud!
Owl Barn which sleeps up to 5, is another holiday let property on the farm and is adjacent to Cwcw Barn.
They are screened from each other when using the terraces outside, and you won’t be able to hear any sound from Owl Barn internally.
FOR LATE BOOKINGS, WITHIN 48 HOURS OF YOUR ARRIVAL please use the “Contact Host” button above to contact me, Jon, to ensure that the property will be ready in time for your arrival before you actually book. This will ensure that there are no last minute problems.
All the main UK mobile networks have pretty good 3G coverage, but you may find the odd dead spot inside, due to the thickness of the stone walls. Vodafone & O2 are the worst for that, but there is a signal in most rooms, and outside, of course.
The WiFi speed at 20+ meg is healthy enough to stream videos etc, and we have a Netflix subscription so you will be spoilt for choice with films & iPlayer etc
Sky Sports is possible on request, and for a small charge (~£15 per week).
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