Blaen-y-Garn Bed Breakfast, is located on the A40 between the historic market towns of Llandeilo and Llandovery, close to the Black Mountains and the. The area offers superb walks locally and good fishing in the Towy river which runs close to the house. Also within a short drive from Blaen-y-Garn B B are many interesting sites e.g. The National Botanic Garden of Wales. the newly restored historic house and gardens at. Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves. Talley Abbey and several historic castles. We welcome bikers, hikers, cyclists, walkers and pets. Spacious en-suite room with double bed, sofa bed, colour TV and coffee/tea making facilities. Large family room with double bed, queen size bed, a cot, private bathroom, colour TV and coffee/tea making facilities. Ample private parking space and lock up garage for bikes and bicycles. Evening meals available on request. Packed lunches available on request. Spanish and also Italian spoken. Family Room: From £50. Aura, Martin and Andrew Collins. Blaen-y-Garn Bed Breakfast, Manordeilo, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 7BG. Tel/Fax: 01550 777707, Mobile: 07729 001526 auracollins@blaen-y-garn.co.uk. Visit Carmarthenshire. Carreg Cennen Castle. Cwmerchon Nature Park. URL: http://www.blaen-y-garn.co.uk Layout, design revisions © 2002, PostDATUM. Aaron Poulson info@postdatum.co.uk Last revised 19 December 2005. Blaen-y-Garn takes it name from Garn Goch, a hill in front of the house, which is the site of a large, well preserved Iron Age hill fort dated 1 Millennium B.C.

Blaen-y-Garn is located between two small market towns of Llandeilo and Llandovery. Blaen -y-Garn is located within 5 minutes walking distance from the river Towy which is renowned for it's salmon, sewin. and trout. Daily or weekly fishing permits may be obtained locally. The Black Mountains are a short drive away, This area offers superb walks and panoramic views. On the way to the Black Mountains you can pass through the little village of Myddfai famous for it's medieval physicians who practised herbal medicine. In our locality you will find the Red Kite, hunted to almost extinction in the U.K. but now firmly established in the surrounding countryside. You may also see Buzzards, Kestrels and if you are lucky a Goshawk swooping through the woodlands. Within a very short drive may be found several castles, all of which at one time or another played a role in the wars between the Welsh and English during the 12th and 13th centuries. To name a few, Dynefwr Castle with its magnificent park, Carreg Cennen, sitting high and imposing on a limestone bluff, and Dryslwyn Castle. In 1276 Dryslwyn Castle was besieged by 11,000 soldiers of King Edward 1st and it fell only after its walls were partially destroyed by siege engines and tunnelling. King Edward must have felt avenged as close by is Coed Llathen battle field, where in 1257 the then Prince Edward suffered a crushing defeat by Llewelyn ap Gruffedd's guerrilla force. A total of 3,000 English knights and foot-soldiers were killed, more soldiers than at the Battle of Hastings. If you like gardens, we are located within a 15 minute drive from the National Botanic Garden of Wales which boasts the worlds largest single span greenhouse. Also close by you may visit Aberglasney, the Garden lost in Time which has featured in a TV documentary. In addition there are the country parks of Gelli Aur (Golden Grove) and Dinefwr with fine mature trees, deer parks and outstanding views. Blaen-y-Garn is located between two small market towns of Llandeilo and Llandovery where one can browse through several antique shops and art galleries or you may dine at one of the local hotels or pubs.

Whilst it is strongly believed that Old Stone Age groups hunted throughout the extensive forests that once covered all but the highest land between 10000 and 5000 BC, the first positive evidence of active settlement dates from the Neolithic (New Stone Age), was when the first farmers started to shape the landscape and left behind them a number of intricately constructed stone tombs. A number of these can still be seen and all are clearly marked on the large-scale Ordnance Survey maps, which you should carry with you at all times in order to enjoy the sights and fine walking trails throughout this area. The remains of a long burial cairn can be found at SO 211192, adjacent to the main A40 road just West of Crickhowell. Gaer Fawr Iron Age Fort The spread of new Iron Age technology and evolving social ideas reached Wales from Europe from about 600 BC onwards and resulted in the construction of many impressive hill forts designed to provide protection to permanent settlements. More than 20 of these can be found in this area and one of the largest of all the Welsh Iron Age forts is Gaer Fawr on Garn Goch common at SN 692243, South-West of Llandovery. This is well-signposted from the little village of Bethlehem and is extremely impressive at some 30 acres in size. The Welsh language is thought to have been introduced by the Iron Age peoples, who brought their Celtic language into Britain. Whilst these impressive hill forts remain, surprisingly little is known about the people themselves. This has given the notion of Celtic heritage an aura of mystery that is used today as an artistic concept and as a symbol of Welsh independence.

;spell-binding views are waiting to be experienced from the sharp hilltop upon which the castle sits...; One of the most spectacularly sited Welsh castles is Carreg Cennen, located north of Swansea, a few miles south-east of Llandeilo on a minor road off the A483. Spell-binding views are waiting to be experienced from the sharp hilltop upon which the castle sits. Indeed, Carreg Cennen dominates its surroundings, and seems out of place in the mountainous farming terrain which it commands. The hedgerows along the minor approach road initially obscure views of the site, but suddenly the grey stone fortress springs into your line of sight, enticing you to hurry onwards. The story of Carreg Cennen Castle is a long one, going back at least to the 13th century. There is archaeological evidence, however, that the Romans and prehistoric peoples occupied the craggy hilltop centuries earlier (a cache of Roman coins and four prehistoric skeletons have been unearthed at the site). Although the Welsh Princes of Deheubarth built the first castle at Carreg Cennen, what remains today dates to King Edward I's momentous period of castle-building in Wales. To reach the hilltop, be prepared for an invigorating climb - and just imagine yourself as an invader intent on the ruin of the castle... The hike will undoubtedly increase your heart beat, at the very least, and make you well aware of your physical conditioning. However, do not be daunted! Little compares to the sense of accomplishment when reaching the top, and you are more than amply rewarded with simply fabulous views of Black Mountain and the colorful, distinctively Welsh countryside. Carreg Cennen sits on private farm property through which you must pass to gain access to the fortress, which looms well above your head. At first glance this may seem a confusing, unexpectedly contrasting welcome to a castle, with farm animals of many variations roaming all around, but Castell Farm is interesting and adds charm to the day's events. Looking beyond to the foreboding hillock, you may choose to pause for some refreshment and a look around the farm grounds before venturing forth! Consider a visit to Carreg Cennen as an experience for all your senses - you will not be disappointed!

 Baby chairs and cots are provided
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Garage places
 Pets are accepted
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms