Old Oak Barn

03/03/2025

Just the day for a wander in this beautiful part of Wales.

01/03/2025

St David's Day has been celebrated for over a thousand years in Wales! Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus!

28/02/2025

The view to the south this morning, overlooking the lawn.

24/02/2025

Highlight of today has been watching a treecreeper gliding up and down the oak just 3 meters from the house! Oh yes .... And the sun!!

21/02/2025

Don't usually put personal stuff here but I'm super proud of Luke for managing the new planting of 60 acres of Carmarthenshire upland ..... Over 25 species of trees will create a very diverse habitat ..... 👏🏻🙂.

19/02/2025

We love Aberglasney Gardens!

We are delighted to announce our photographer, Nigel McCall, has been recognised once again in the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) competition for his stunning image ‘Autumn Morning, Clearing Mist’.

IGPOTY brings together the best garden, plant, flower and botanical photography from across the world. The competition started in 2008 and continues to be one of the world's most respected photography competitions and exhibitions.

Nigel’s image of Aberglasney during an autumn morning as the mist was clearing was announced as Highly Commended in the ‘Beautiful Gardens’ category. His breath-taking images have won a staggering 19 awards from IGPOTY over the last nine years. Awards include three first places, one third place, six finalist, six highly commended and three commended places.

Nigel McCall said, “I am pleased to have been recognised once again in this year’s International Garden Photographer of the Year awards. I take photos of the Gardens for pleasure rather than rewards but it is always heart-warming when given accolades for the hobby I enjoy doing so much.”

A collection of Nigel’s award-winning photographs of Aberglasney Gardens through the seasons and over the past few years, are currently on display in an exhibition in the Mansion. A book of Nigel’s images entitled ‘Aberglasney Gardens – a calendar year’ is available to purchase in the giftshop alongside jigsaws and postcards using some of his award-winning images.

Helen Scutt, Aberglasney Gardens’ Director said, “Congratulations to Nigel on this latest recognition of his hard work and dedication. We are very grateful to him for all the time he puts in to visiting Aberglasney and producing such amazing photographs. It’s thanks to Nigel that we’re blessed with a wealth of beautiful images of the gardens throughout the seasons.”

19/02/2025

We get lots of interesting folk to stay ..... This week the Barnes family shared some of their own distinctive beer. Diolch Tommy! 🍻

19/02/2025

Very calm and mild wander round the woods today.

15/02/2025

The barn has had a big Spring clean this week and is all shiny and sparkling ready for a family from Cornwall due today. And the thermostat is turned up high!! Bbbbrrrrr!!

12/02/2025

I've seen and heard these beautiful birds this month here at Old Oak Barn. Like the tulips I didn't grow .... This gorgeous photo I didn't take! Thankyou RSPB website!

03/02/2025

I'd be lying if I said I'd grown these tulips! Welcome to all our visitors who choose to stay here in 2025!

30/01/2025

Another pretty sky tonight after welcome sunshine all day.

25/01/2025

Good morning! -2° here this frosty morning. Hope all our friends are ok after the recent . Email account seems to have gone! Oh joy! Please WhatsApp if you need to contact me!!

12/01/2025

So many wonderful ancient CADW sites nearby. North Pembs looking lovely today.

11/01/2025

Back on insta!!! Sharing a sunset taken this week.
Join Kali from the barn for a free online yoga class today at 530pm! DM for zoom link.

09/01/2025

Mr Hopalong stands guard over another frosty -3° start to the day. Visitors keep warm with the toasty underfloor heating from our own seasoned logs.

06/01/2025

Potato soup anyone? Even in the January cold children staying here love outdoor play and a wander round the woods. ❄️🌳

02/01/2025

The chickens and lookalike cockerel loving the sun today!!