Cosy colourful farm cottage

The Old Kitchen is part of Garth Farm which has been in co-host Edward's family since the 1800s. Set against the side of Garth mountain it enjoys beautiful views by day and stunning skies by night. It is ideal for walkers, cyclists, bird watchers... The Old Kitchen is cosy and quirky, practical and unfussy: a single large space with sleeping area, small kitchen, dining and seating areas plus log burning stove. A shower room opens off the main space and there are French doors and a patio. The space The Old Kitchen is a single large space with a separate shower room with walk in shower, basin, WC that opens off the sleeping area. The kitchen area has a 4 ring gas hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, standard sized fridge with small freezer (big enough for ice cubes, a bag of peas, a small tub of ice cream). We have tried to equip the kitchen with all the basics you might need - pans, cafetière, grater, spatula, crockery, cutlery, glasses, boards etc. In the spirit of "reduce, reuse, recycle" we have not bought all new items as we inherited plenty of crockery etc with the house. Plates and bowls may not match but they will be clean ⭐️. Salt, pepper, some herbs and spices and a bit of cooking oil are also supplied. There is a sofa, easy chairs and dining table and chairs. There is underfloor heating throughout from a gas boiler plus a wood-burning stove (with airer hanging from the ceiling - ideal for drying coats etc). Logs are provided for your first night. You can buy more, plus kindling, from us. There is currently no WiFi in the Old Kitchen. We hope that BT are installing fibre optic broadband in the valley this year - Openreach vans are active in the area! We have found that most guests have plenty of data on their phones to service their needs. We do have a mobile server available - its speeds aren't great but is better than nothing if you have no data so please do ask us if you'd like to borrow it. There is a TV that currently receives terrestrial channels only. The Old Kitchen has its own parking space and private entrance with space for boots and coats. Lockable sheds are available for bikes, or you are welcome to store them inside. Two private residences adjoin - the House to one side connected by a conservatory, and the Cottage to the other side with sheds in between. There are large open gardens to the west which we all share, with a woodland garden, a pond and cascades. The Old Kitchen has French doors opening onto its own patio area. Please note this is not fenced off from the shared garden. The Old Kitchen has an upstairs area that is still to be renovated so is currently not accessible. Please see notes under GUEST ACCESS re visiting dogs. We moved here 5 years ago, succeeding the previous generation of the family. We are working to restore the land and buildings of the farm - a slow process with much still to do. If you are looking for somewhere casual and comfortable in a stunning setting then do come and stay! Guest access The Old Kitchen is a self contained space for guests to enjoy. The outdoor spaces are shared with the two families who live on site. One or two well behaved, vaccinated, dogs are welcome for a small additional charge. Please note that the garden is not fenced so visiting dogs would probably have to be on a lead. We have two dogs of our own and there are livestock and poultry on site. We aim to respect everyone's privacy and peaceful enjoyment of the farm. No parties are allowed or tolerated. Other things to note The Farm is located on the main A474 giving quick and easy access to supermarkets in Pontardawe. We are 20 minutes from the M4. A 15 minute walk up Garth Mountain from your door brings breathtaking views across Bannau Brycheiniog / the Brecon Beacons as far as Pen y Fan and out to Worms Head at the end of the Gower on a clear day. There are ancient stone circles and burial mounds dotted across the mountains, as well as the remnants of the coal mining that took place in these valleys. Buzzards, red kites, ravens and goshawks swoop overhead. As well as the Brecon Beacons, The Black Mountain and the cliffs and beaches of the Gower, the Farm is easy driving distance from Swansea, Brecon, Llandeilo, The National Botanic Gardens of Wales, Aberglasney Gardens, Dylan Thomas' Boathouse in Laugharne... Host Amanda often works in Hay-on-Wye which is only 75 minutes beautiful drive through the mountains.