Cambrian Escapes

Penstacan, Cilycwm
Person tending a firepit in the leafy garden beside Glan-yr-Afon cottage.
Round wooden hot tub and wood-fired heater on decking in the garden at Glan-yr-Afon.
Bed with a woven frame, bedside tables and a wooden chest of drawers at Glan-yr-Afon.
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Person tending a firepit in the leafy garden beside Glan-yr-Afon cottage.
Round wooden hot tub and wood-fired heater on decking in the garden at Glan-yr-Afon.
Bed with a woven frame, bedside tables and a wooden chest of drawers at Glan-yr-Afon.
Double-height living area with a wood burner, exposed beams, a staircase and stained glass around the doorway.
Double bed beneath exposed A-frame beams beside a stained-glass window and a tall mirror.
Stone barn and raised balcony surrounded by climbing plants and flowers at Sky Loft.
Cabin bed with white bedding, patterned curtains and a stained-glass window at Sky Loft.
Wooden table and chairs beside a red sofa in the open-plan living space at Sky Loft.

Welcome to Cambrian Escapes

Cambrian Escapes has three self-catering cottages at Penstacan, a farm near Cilycwm and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire. Converted farm buildings, individually furnished interiors and outdoor sitting areas give each property its own character. Choose a cottage for two or four people, with walks from the farm and the western Bannau Brycheiniog hills to explore.

Glan-yr-Afon sleeps four in a converted woollen mill. Its downstairs bedroom can be arranged as a super-king or twins, with a king-size bedroom upstairs. There is a private wood-fired hot tub, a veranda and a firepit. Two dogs aged at least one year are welcome. Read the property details about the unfenced stream and low doorways before booking.

New York sleeps two in a former coach house, with a king-size bed in a mezzanine bedroom. It has a wood burner, handmade kitchen, slipper bath and a private veranda with a chiminea. A baby in arms is welcome with a cot, and one dog aged at least one year can stay.

Sky Loft is a converted hayloft for two, with a double cabin bed, kitchen, enamel bath and a work table. Its private balcony and small garden provide space to sit outside, with an outdoor stove for cooler evenings. Sky Loft does not accept pets.

The cottages have Wi-Fi and parking. Dog-friendly stays at New York and Glan-yr-Afon include access to an enclosed dog field and outdoor dog showers. Check each cottage’s page for its layout, facilities, access and current booking conditions. Choose your property on the Cambrian Escapes website to see its availability calendar, or contact the business directly with questions.

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Cambrian Escapes, Penstacan, Cilycwm, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, SA20 0TF

Double-height living area with a wood burner, exposed beams, a staircase and stained glass around the doorway.

Amenities

  1. On-line Booking
  2. Wi-fi
  1. On-Site Parking

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Compare Glan-yr-Afon, New York and Sky Loft to choose the cottage that suits your stay.

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A star-filled night sky above a cottage roof and silhouetted trees.

Cambrian Escapes, New York

Barn for two near Cilycwm, with a mezzanine bedroom, wood burner and veranda; one dog welcome.
Person tending a firepit in the leafy garden beside Glan-yr-Afon cottage.

Cambrian Escapes, Glan-yr-Afon

Former mill sleeping four near Cilycwm, with a wood-fired hot tub and streamside garden; two dogs.
Stone barn and raised balcony surrounded by climbing plants and flowers at Sky Loft.

Cambrian Escapes, Sky Loft

Hayloft for two near Cilycwm, with a work table, balcony and outdoor wood burner; no pets.
Person tending a firepit in the leafy garden beside Glan-yr-Afon cottage.

How to book

Choose Glan-yr-Afon, New York or Sky Loft on the Cambrian Escapes website to view the individual availability calendar and booking conditions. Contact the business by phone or email if you need help choosing a cottage or have questions about pets or access.

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stay@cambrianescapes.wales
01550 720715

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