We welcome you to Llys Alaw, our beautifully presented Edwardian property located in the village of Capel Bangor, near Aberystwyth in the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales. Sleeping 8 in four bedrooms, this true show home has been recently renovated to an extremely high-standard and has all the modern amenities to make your stay relaxing and comfortable. Elegantly styled keeping many original features, this is a truly special place to spend time together with loved ones. Llys Alaw features a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area with plenty of natural daylight streaming in to create a great sense of space. The high-quality kitchen is equipped with a Rangemaster oven, modern appliances such as an integrated fridge-freezer, dishwasher, built-in oven and microwave, wine fridge, large island with white quartz worktop for get-togethers and special features such as the boiling-water tap, surround sound and S-Box pop-up charging station. This large space runs the whole length of the house, flowing into the chill-out sofa area and dining area which then opens out through bi-fold doors to the outside entertaining area. The large dining table seats eight comfortably and is ideally placed to make the most of the views through the bi-fold doors both in daytime and at dusk. The downstairs also features the stylish sitting room with two large sofas, chair and wood burning stove and wall-mounted widescreen TV. There’s a well-equipped utility with a washer/dryer, belfast sink and storage and a downstairs cloakroom. On the first floor, the property boasts four individually decorated bedrooms, following a connected theme which flows from one room to another. Local artwork decorate the walls depicting places of beauty in the area and the colour schemes have been co-ordinated to reflect the colours of the nature surrounding us with the walls painted in Farrow & Ball. Guests can enjoy Egyptian cotton bed linen of the highest quality together with fluffy towels and complementary toiletries on your arrival. The master bedroom ‘Kiwi’ has a king size double bed, en-suite bathroom, open wardrobe, dressing table & chair, bedside tables and a lovely bay window. The second bedroom ‘Forest Green’ also has a king size double bed and en-suite bathroom. There is a dressing table & chair, hanging rail, bedside tables and a luggage rack. The third bedroom ‘Slate’ has a feature fireplace and a king size double bed, with open wardrobe, dressing table & chairs, bedside table and luggage rack. This bedroom shares the large family bathroom. The bedroom ‘Pink’ is a twin room (which can be made into a double on request). It has a hanging rail, bedside tables and shares the large family bathroom. On the landing you’ll find the family bathroom which has a large walk-in shower with rain shower head, spa jacuzzi bath and heated towel rail. This fabulous property comes into its own as you step through the bi-fold doors to the outside entertaining area. The large patio leads down to the patio table & chairs. Here you'll find the outside kitchen with barbecue and Belfast sink together with Welsh slate worktops, ideal for prepping your evening feast! Leading from the outside kitchen, you’ll find the cosy seated fire-pit section. This is privately enclosed by stylish box hedging all around and a gas firepit in the middle. To the left of the patio you have the gin bar! The gin bar has been styled with a large corner sofa with cushions and coffee table, a traditional bar made with aged oak fence posts from our family farm and has mood lighting so that you can spend the long summer evenings in here as it gets dark. Hanging on the rustic ladder are blankets and throws to keep you warm and help yourself to the complementary gin & cocktails in the bar on your arrival. To the right of the patio you have the hot-tub which sits in an enclosed area with a veranda roof, ensuring the hot-tub can be used whatever the weather. There is an outside shower next to the hot-tub and sun-loungers and seating in this area for you to relax. The 400 sq metres of lawn at the bottom of the property is a flat grassed area, ideal for playing games. This is edged by a row of lavender and the whole garden is enclosed by wooden fencing. There is a gate at the bottom which leads to a stream, the gates are kept closed but can be accessed and opened by adults. The outside entertaining area has been designed with careful and clever lighting in order to make the most of this area once it gets dark. Please note : this is a strictly No Smoking and No Pets property At the side of the property you will find the Electric Vehicle car charging station and there is enough private off-road parking for 4 to 5 cars. We as hosts will call in to greet you on your first evening. We are available when needed throughout your stay. We will also be calling in daily for essential hot-tub maintenance duties. The house lies in the village of Capel Bangor, in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains, with the coastal town of Aberystwyth only 5 miles away. The the village pub Tafarn y Maes serving delicious food is only a short walking distance up the road (200 yards) and the coastal town of Aberystwyth only five miles away. The house benefits from the best of both worlds, the beautiful and unspoilt Cambrian Mountains on one side boasting the highest mountain in the region, Pumlumon, and the beaches of Aberystwyth, Borth, Ynyslas and New Quay within a short driving distance in the other direction. You also have the popular Bwlch Nant yr Arian Red Kite and Mountain Biking Centre only five minutes away. This wildlife sanctuary has wonderful walks and you can also see the red kite birds being fed every afternoon. Why not visit the world famous Devil's Bridge Waterfalls, the Vale of Rheidol steam railway from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge, the Silver Mountain Experience or The Magic of Life Butterfly House whilst you're here? On the coast at Borth you can book surf lessons through Aber Adventures and you can book to see the dolphins on boat trips at New Quay. There is a wide variety of places to eat out in the vicinity from village pubs serving great home-cooked food using locally sourced products, fish & chips at a diner over looking the seafront, locally run cafes & restaurants in the town of Aberystwyth to pop-up bars serving tapas! PLEASE NOTE : we do not take any infants, toddlers or babies under 2 years old at the property and we don't take pets sorry - Welcome luxury hamper on arrival with seasonal and local produce - Complementary gin and cocktails in the gin bar - Egyptian cotton bed linen, hand and bath towels provided - Complementary toiletries in each bedroom - Toilet rolls and hand soap provided - Hairdryer in each bedroom - Wifi throughout the property and outside in the gin bar - Surround-sound in the kitchen - Cleaning provisions : washing up liquid, dishwasher tabs, washing capsules, dishcloths, tea towels, mop & bucket, hoover. - Kitchen provisions : kitchen roll, tin foil, cling film, salt & pepper, herbs & spices - High chair - Ironing board & iron - No infants, toddlers or children under 2 years old - No pets allowed - No smoking - EV charging station