Yr Hen Stablau at Wenallt

09/02/2024

Lambing time has arrived here at the barn. We have a few new arrivals already running around the field just outside the kitchen and bedroom window.

Tommy, the ram was keeping a close eye on us as we were feeding the sheep, as were the cats, Dotty and Spicy.

It's a busy time for us, but other than the sounds of the sheep and the birds it is still very peaceful here.

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas to all our past, present and future guests. We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas however you choose to celebrate 🥳

Nadolig Llawen I bawb 🎄

02/12/2023

We've had a couple of days of frost here, coupled with beautiful sunshine and blue skies. Winter has arrived.

Luckily it is very warm and cosy in the barn, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy the view

04/11/2023

04/11/2023

We spotted some sunshine and a beautiful rainbow after all the rain.

There are a few dates available for anyone looking for a last minute break in November and December. DM for more details or book via the website. We look forward to seeing you soon ❤️

15/10/2023

Early morning (9am ish 😉😊) sunshine just hits differently here at the barn. The shadows are getting longer as the sun stays that bit lower in the sky as we hurtle through Autumn towards Winter. The leaves have started to change colour and some have already fallen to the ground, we're excited to see the trees turn to varying bright oranges especially if we get some more strong sunlight to highlight their colours 🥰 before winter comes

The barn is cosy inside with plenty of soft cwtchy blankets to snuggle under before or after a day of exploring.

25/09/2023

It is officially autumn. Time for hot chocolate, darker evenings and cosy vibes☕🍂🧣

If you want to get in the autumnal spirit, here are our top three locations across the county for crunchy leaves and epic colours to enjoy over the coming weeks👇

📍 Brechfa Forest
📍 Llyn Llech Owain Country Park
📍 Dinefwr Park

18/09/2023

In between the rain showers this morning I popped up to the barn to make sure everything was ready for our next guests who are arriving soon.

On my way there I looked up and snapped the first photo. It's not a view of the barn that I share often, but with the blue sky and bright sunshine I couldn't resist sharing as we haven't seen much of the sun over the last few weeks ☔

The view from the window always catches my attention, makes me stop for a minute and take a breath. No coffee with me today so I couldn't linger too long.

Last week the wonderful Mila and Berry came to stay with their lovely owners, who were kind enough to share this photo of Mila patiently showing our dog, Dash how to pose properly for a photo. Unfortunately Dash had other ideas 😂.

12/09/2023

After the heatwave last week we seem to be back to cooler and more damp days.

But it's nothing to be too sad about especially when these vibrant colours are just outside the barn door, visible from the dining table they brighten up any drizzly day.

Dotty popped by to say hello as I was leaving the barn, she loves a photo 🥰

06/09/2023

Anyone looking for a last minute get away this weekend?

We've had a last minute cancellation (we hope you feel better soon) meaning our holiday barn is now available for a THREE night stay from Friday 8th September 2023 with early arrival available from midday for just £250!

The weather forecast for the whole weekend is in the mid 20's °C and we're not far from a number of beautiful beaches or the plenty of exciting castles nearby! There's plenty to do and explore or if you want to relax and soak in the view we have our patio area complete with bench.

As time is of the essence to claim this fantastic last minute break please contact me on 07966 065287 (text/call or whatsApp available) to book or for any further information.

28/08/2023

Here in Carmarthen we have a wonderful steam railway, which luckily for us is only 3 miles away!

We visited them today and had a fantastic time. The route took us along the River Gwili, on an uphill route through farmland and woodland. While we were on board we were able to purchase yummy cakes and drinks, which kept us going as we enjoyed the journey.

Gwili Railway is a great place to go, either on a dry day like we had today or on a wetter day. It has something to do whatever the weather.

Here's their website for more information:
https://gwili-railway.co.uk/

Thanks
for an exciting and fun day out, we'll be back again soon 🥰

04/08/2023

After a bit of a dreary morning yesterday, we had wall to wall sunshine in the afternoon which culminated in a beautiful sunset 🥰

If you'd love to experience a sunset view from our holiday barn please get in touch for more information or to book. Our website is in our bio or please send us a message 😊

22/07/2023

Let's talk about views, these are just a small selection of the views from the windows in our barn. There are a few missing as we didn't want to spoil the surprise of the view from the master bedroom over the River Towy and the valley it flows through.

Everything is very green again after the recent rain fall. The grass is growing making the sheep very happy.

The weather doesn't look like this today, but even with the rain the views don't disappoint.

The last photo is my mug as I sat for a minute while cleaning the barn for our next guests. It's so hard not to sit for longer just staring at the view....I need a bigger mug so I have a longer excuse for enjoying the calm of the barn ☺️

21/07/2023

06/07/2023

Glorious colours outside the barn today, not even the grey clouds could dampen them.

01/07/2023

After weeks of sunshine we've had a bit of a mixed bag of weather this week.

While I was in the barn I looked out of the window and took this quick picture of the clouds and the view. Even in the rain the view is spectacular towards the valley and the neighbouring church.

There's still plenty to do and see in Carmarthenshire and the nearby counties of Pembrokeshire as well as Ceredigion even when the rain is pouring. Or if you'd prefer to use it as an excuse to take a day to relax in the barn we have cupboards full of dvds, a comfortable sofa and WiFi available.

14/06/2023

Sitting outside the barn is the perfect place to plan your day or to have a meal while enjoying the view.

08/06/2023

There's something so peaceful about being in the barn. Whenever I'm in there getting it ready to welcome new guests I have to fight the urge to sit down with a cup of tea and enjoy the quiet while looking at the view through the big window in the sitting room.

The struggle is real, if you'd like to stay and see for yourself we have very few dates available through the summer and September is getting busier too, so be quick 😉

We look forward to welcoming all of our guests over the summer months and we're so grateful to all those who have stayed with us through the autumn, winter and spring 🥰

04/06/2023

14/05/2023

We've had some wonderful weather here the last few days, the sun has been shining and everything looks greener.

Up in the woods behind the barn there's a carpet of bluebells, they are visible from the bedroom window as well as from the patio area. They give a soft blue hue in the distance.

I took a walk up to the woods, checking-in with the sheep and the alpacas as I went, to get a closer look at the bluebells.

03/05/2023

It's a beautiful spring morning here, and we're very excited to be welcoming our first guests back to the barn after our little break.

Dates are booking up very quickly for the next few months, with just a few dates available in June and August.

We have some short breaks available in June between:
the 3rd-9th
the 19th-23rd
the 26th-31st.

And only two weeks in the summer school holidays are available:
11th- 18th August and
25th August -1st September.

Please get in touch if you'd like more information or if you'd like to book, either via DM or via the website (link on profile). We look forward to hearing from you soon 😊

11/04/2023

It's a wet and windy day here today, but last week the weather was gloriously sunny especially when we went to near Tenby. The new climbing frame was a huge hit with the children as was the indoor soft play area, the bouncy castle and the hay barn.

Once we finished playing we went to see the animals that the park is home to. The rabbits are our favourites.

Manor House Wildlife Park is 38 minutes/28 miles away from our location, and very close to Tenby where we like to stop on our way home for some chips and ice cream.

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06/04/2023

Today we took the dogs for a walk along Llansteffan beach and up to Llansteffan Castle. There's so much space for them to run around when the tide is out and when it's in there's a lovely clifftop walk to take in the sights.

The beach has a play park for children, a cafe, a chip shop, an ice cream shop as well as free parking and public toilets. There is also a pub in the village as well.

It's the perfect place for a walk and it's only 11 miles from us.

If you time it just right you might get to experience a beautiful sunset

Bookings are being taken from the beginning of May, the summer holidays are very popular already so please get in touch if you'd like more information or to book

(Photos taken at various times of the year)

01/03/2023

Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus Pawb

Happy St David's Day Everyone

26/02/2023

As half term draws to a close here in Wales, our minds are turning towards the lighter spring evenings which will eventually become the long Summer days.

We took this photo last August after a very sunny day, we sat in the garden and took a moment to enjoy the view. Luckily our holiday barn enjoys this same view, it also has a bench to sit on to watch the sun eventually dip below the horizon.

Our calendar is open now for bookings in May and beyond. Stuart and I look forward to welcoming you soon

13/02/2023

As time draws closer for lambing to start these ladies get more and more eager to see me and my bucket. Today they put on a great show posing for some photos and saying hello. Can you spot Frankie and Betty, our alpacas? They couldn't help but join in the photoshoot fun, along with our ram, Tony.

The barn is available for booking from May onwards, please DM for more information or visit our website (link in bio)