On Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July, the Llandovery Motorbike Weekend 2023 takes place for it’s 8th year. There’s always a warm welcome for bikers in Llandovery and the surrounding area, as we’re all aware that the area makes for some incredible riding. Routes through Carmarthenshire and into the national park are very popular with …
September here in Llandovery and Myddfai, is pretty special. Not least those views; everything is changing colour and the evenings are getting darker. There’s plenty to do this month, so here’s some of what’s on in Llandovery for you to enjoy in September. Waterfall Walk – Brecon Beacons National ParkThe autumn here is often the …
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 also felt like a good time to …
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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 …
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 detail in the …
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 car-free weekend in Llandovery and enjoy a …
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 some beach based activity days. We’re going to regularly …
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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 a walk, from being at one with …
We know many of our guests come to stay at The charcoal Hut to relax and unwind, to reconnect with nature and get some time together without constant demands on their attention. They love time in the hut playing board games, painting and enjoying the views. They also tell us that they’re keen to explore, …
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We had never heard of Myddfai before we found our home here in 2014. It is a tiny village (current population around 400), surrounded by views that still take our breath away at every turn, just above the town of Llandovery in Carmarthenshire. Myddfai is on the western edge of the Brecon Beacons and is …