by Dinah Liversidge | Mon,Feb,2022 | Near Us, the charcoal hut
As I write ,the first signs of spring are appearing here in Carmarthenshire. The snowdrops are out, and even some daffodils. The birds are nesting and enjoying the longer days. Over the winter, many activities get put on hold so now is the perfect time to visit. It...
by Dinah Liversidge | Wed,Jan,2022 | Near Us
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...
by Dinah Liversidge | Tue,Jan,2022 | Near Us, the charcoal hut
When you come and stay at The Charcoal Hut, we always hope you get a clear sky at bedtime. That’s because we’re in a dark sky zone and we encourage you to look up and enjoy it. Until we moved here, a little over eight years ago, we had never seen such...
by Dinah Liversidge | Fri,Dec,2021 | Near Us
We are always delighted when we’re contacted to ask if it is possible to stay at The Charcoal Hut without a car. ‘Will we be able to get around and do some of the walks in your lovely pictures?’ We’re pleased to confirm that you can have a...
by Dinah Liversidge | Tue,Dec,2021 | Near Us
Many of our guests contact us before their stay, to ask us to recommend some local activites. We’re spoilt for choice here, with the Brecon Beacons National Park on our doorstep. We’re also close enough to the coast to allow for a day trip that include...
by Dinah Liversidge | Mon,Nov,2021 | Near Us
Asking a walker to choose their favourite walk in the Brecon Beacons National Park is like letting a kid loose in a candy store and asking them to select their favourite sweetie! You could spend years coming back, and never complete them all. Whatever you look for on...
by Dinah Liversidge | Sun,Feb,2020 | the charcoal hut
The spring has sprung in Myddfai this weekend. The weather this winter has been wetter than even Wales is used to. There has been flooding across large parts of Wales as I write this. We are so grateful that we found Myddfai, and that we are above the flooded valleys...
by Dinah Liversidge | Wed,Jan,2020 | the charcoal hut
Trees. The lungs of our planet. They are remarkable. Did you know that their roots form a network that connects trees together, allowing them to divide their water between them, giving more to those in need. They will even ‘move over’ to give saplings a chance to see...
by Dinah Liversidge | Mon,Jan,2020 | the charcoal hut
It’s a great time to fall back in love with all the important things in your life. it’s the start of a new decade and the chance to focus your energy and time on positive things, like falling back in love. And focussing on the people, places and things you love to do...
by Dinah Liversidge | Fri,Jan,2020 | the charcoal hut
Before moving to Wales, I had never heard of a cwtch (pronounced koutch here in Carmarthenshire) and did not know it would become one of my favourite words. Although there is no exact translation into English, its closest would be a hug or a cuddle. I would add, a...
