Llandovery Sheep Festival 2024
Llandovery, the little town with a great big heart a stones throw from the Charcoal Hut, is getting a bit of a reputation as the place to be for festivals. Not only is it a great base to travel to the big hitters like Hay on Wye Literary Festival; or Brecon Jazz; or...
Tywi Valley Open Studios – 27th July – 4th August
Have you ever looked at a piece of art and thought how? How did this come into being? How did the artist accomplish this work? How were they inspired in the first place?The Tywi Valley Open Studios gives you the opportunity to actually voice these questions to the...
Pride in a small community
The Charcoal Hut is situated in Myddfai, a village on the outskirts of a town of some 2,000 people called Llandovery. It’s a close-knit community that thrives on the kindness of its people. But the charm of everyone knowing everyone can become a trial for those who...
Lunch in Llanelli – At Un1t-7 and Vans Street Food
The ride from Llandovery to have lunch in Llanelli is around an hour, depending on tractors. It’s a fabulous route, the perfect mix of breathtaking views and bends. We first made the trip to Un1t-7 as part of the Wales Round Ribbon event. Another gem discovered...
Owl’s Nest: Expect the Unexpected at the UK’s #1 Biker Café
When you see the Owl’s Nest staff greeting the customers by name, knowing their orders and bike models, not to mention the genuine interest with which they welcome newcomers, their diverse menu starts to make sense. They love people. All people. Everyone is made to feel instantly at home in the Owl’s Nest. Yet it goes far beyond service with a smile.
Lunch in Saundersfoot – The Boat House
Our overall impression of The Boat House
Welcome: 10/10
Speed of service: 10/10
Menu Choice: 9/10 (this was a Sunday Lunch menu, we plan to try the full menu on our next visit)
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Cleanliness 10/10
The Dragon’s Garden Bookshop Llandovery
Starting a business during a cost of living crisis is no mean feat. It takes bravery, dedication, luck, and more than a little imagination but the benefits seem to be life changing. This could be seen the moment The Dragon’s Garden opened. Queues snaked down the street and it quickly became apparent the shop was more than a spot for bookworms, or those looking to pick up a quick gift.
Instantly, the Dragon’s Garden carved itself into a valuable hub for
5 reasons to leave the car when you stay at The Charcoal Hut
When you stay at The Charcoal Hut, there are plenty of reasons to leave the car. Whether you choose to leave it here, parked up for the duration of your stay, or go the whole nine-yards and leave it at home, there are plenty of reasons to leave the car and enjoy your weekend on foot (or bike).
Five things to do on a long-weekend stay around Myddfai
A mile and a half’s walk up the hill from us, you’ll find our village hall. The hall was built as a DIY Village SOS, and the project is now a great community success. There is a wonderful cafe, which serves homemade cakes and bakes, lunches and a great walkers breakfast. There is also a lovely shop which sells craft items made by local professional artisans. From pottery to stained glass, jams and honey to bird boxes and jewellery. The stained glass window in the hall was handmade by a group of around 30 local people (Dinah was one of them) in 2018 and is worth looking at too.
