The Byre is a characterful, detached, self-catering rural holiday cottage, ideal for walkers, cyclists/mountain bikers, star-gazers, birdwatchers and anybody who loves of the great outdoors! Spend a relaxing holiday admiring the views, appreciating the Dark Skies at night, or getting out and about on foot or by bike. The Byre is an ideal base for long, leisurely walks, and we welcome up to 3 medium sized, well behaved dogs with their owners. Cyclists, too will love the miles of forest tracks that can be explored, safe in the knowledge that there is plenty of room for bikes to be maintained, washed down and stored securely onsite. The Byre is the renovated cow shed belonging to the larger farm complex, Maes-y-Gwaelod, one of the oldest properties in the area – dating back certainly to the early 18th century. The owners live in the adjacent farmhouse, and will be waiting for you when you arrive, to show you around, settle you in, and answer any questions you may have. Guests to The Byre will appreciate the large, airy double bedroom, two single bedrooms and kitchen/diner and cosy sitting room downstairs with log burner and two sofas.

My husband and I moved to Babel, Llandovery in 2016. For me, it was like coming home. Born in Cardiff, I have been out of the Principality for over 2 decades, but am delighted that we found this gem of a property in such a stunning location. We share the property with our two dogs, two cats and clutch of hens- and there is nothing like having fresh eggs every day. Looking after the animals; tending our beautiful garden; and managing our colony of honey bees, takes up much of our spare time. When we can, we enjoy walking through the surrounding countryside, taking in the fantastic array of trees, shrubs and plants, and spotting local birds and animals. I cannot think of anywhere I would rather be!

The Byre sits on a quiet by-way nestled in the Gwennol valley with spectacular views of the Halfway and Crychan forests. Access from the A40 is along a a winding country lane, and there are easily accessible forest paths for walkers and riders alike – right from the doorstep! At one time, the property would have owned and managed large swathes of the land around, though this is now under the excellent stewardship of another local farmer. He keeps his animals in the surrounding fields and it is not unusual to see sheep and cows moving past the property on the bridleway directly outside The Byre!