Rhiannydd's Cottages

04/09/2024

04/09/2024

02/09/2024

💫💫 Gwylio’r Llwybr Llaethog

💫💫 Watching the Milky Way

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https://www.breconbeacons.org/things-to-do/activities/stargazing/10-places-to-go-stargazing

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02/09/2024

01/09/2024

🌄 A stunning morning glow captured over Llyn y Fan Fach on the northern margin of the Black Mountain in Carmarthenshire | Visit Brecon Beacons Bannau Brycheiniog

📸 Jonathan
https://www.instagram.com/thegreatoutdoors38/

07/08/2024

The Carreg Cennen Walk 👣

Positioned high above the river Cennen, nearly a thousand feet above sea level on the western edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park sits the majestic Carreg Cennen Castle 🏰

There are few castles in Europe which can boast a more spectacular location than this 🌄

There are two signposted circular walks to truly take in this breathtaking location; a short walk of 2.7km (1.6m) and a longer route of 6km (3.7m). Both walks are quite steep in places but provide superb views of the castle and the surrounding landscape 🚩

Evidence has been found that indicates a settlement existed on this site in prehistoric times📜

Hit the link to learn more about Carmarthenshire's rich and varied walking routes 🔗 and explore local 📍

https://orlo.uk/S79yw

04/08/2024

Our next weekend availability. Book a hot tub break with views of the Black Mountain & out towards Llyn y Fan Fach.
Weekend commencing Friday the 30th of August.
www.rhiannyddscottages.co.uk

04/08/2024

31/07/2024

Unmistakably Welsh and always welcoming, Carmarthenshire is a county full of Welsh history and charm: a Welshness which can be seen, heard, sensed and tasted in everyday life.

23/07/2024

The county is a treasure trove of adventures waiting to be found

17/07/2024

👣 Llyn Llech Owain Country Park

This country park is filled with glorious footpaths, nature trails, and an adventure area, with a lake at its heart.

Take a picnic or enjoy a snack at the cafe while enjoying the tranquil views.

Distance: Various options
Difficulty: Easy
Terrain: Accessible pathways

For more information on this walking route, and many others, visit the walking pages of our website.
https://orlo.uk/Zwz15

16/07/2024

15/07/2024

10/07/2024

On 5th July 1403, it is reported that John Scudamore, warden of the castle at Carreg Cennen, requested reinforcements to help defend the castle from Owain Glyndŵr and army of 800 men.

A history of Carreg Cennen Castle (located within the Brecon Beacons National Park, four miles south of Llandeilo):

* The first masonry castle was probably built by The Lord Rhys, who died in 1197, and it remained a possession of the Deheubarth dynasty for the next 50 years.

* Lord Rhys's grandson, Rhys Fychan, eventually inherited the castle but was betrayed by his mother (the Norman Matilda de Braeos) who turned over the stronghold to the English. Rhys retook in 1248 only for it to be confiscated by Maredudd ap Rhys Gryg, his uncle and then claimed by King Edward I in 1277.

* Edward I granted the castle to John Giffard in 1283. He had been commander of the English troops at Cilmeri where Llywelyn ap Gruffudd (The Last) was killed. Giffard had the castle significantly remodelled.

* In early July 1403 Owain Glyndŵr attacked Carreg Cennen with a force of 800 men but failed to take it despite inflicting damage to the castle's defences. It was held against Glyndwr, who laid siege to it for several months, by the man who, a few years later, was to marry one of Glyndwr's daughters. He was Sir John Scudamore of Herefordshire.

* In 1461, during the Wars of the Roses, Carreg Cennen was held by Lancastrian forces, though the Yorkists eventually captured the castle and set about demolishing it with a team of 500 men.

* The Vaughan and Cawdor families took ownership, and from the 18th century, it started to attract artists (Turner sketched the castle in 1798).

* The second Earl of Cawdor began an extensive renovation in the 19th century, and in 1932 Carreg Cennen was given to the guardianship of the Office of Works.

* In the 1960s Carreg Cennen Castle was acquired by the Morris family of Castell Farm when Lord Cawdor's legal team inadvertently made a mistake in the wording of the deeds and included the castle as part of the farm.

* Today the castle is still in private ownership, although it is maintained by Cadw.

10/07/2024

That view 😍
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09/07/2024

So pleased to receive this. Justifies all the hard work which then became a labour of love. But oh, the irony. Bittersweet? Yes, a little, however, we are so very grateful to all of our customers in helping us to achieve this wonderful recognition. Thank you 😎😎😎

09/07/2024

How beautiful is this view from Blorenge in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park 😍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

📸- Joshua Watkins
https://www.instagram.com/jish_waktins/

09/07/2024

09/07/2024

Here is a map titled "Come to Beautiful Wales" that dates to 1953.

Lots of castles shown; as well as plenty of our best scenery (and the birth locations of historic Welsh figures).

It also has a *lot* more Welsh railway lines than we currently have. Cheers for that, Beeching 😒

09/07/2024

09/07/2024

Have you stayed or played in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park recently?

Would you be happy to share your views in a survey?

Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons - National Park is keen to hear your views and some prizes are available for anyone who takes the time to help.

All answers are being fed in to helping build the new strategy for sustainable tourism.

Prizes will be from a stay at The Angel Hotel & Oak Room Restaurant to Dark Sky Festival tickets for 4 to be held on 21 September 2024
T&Cs apply https://www.breconbeacons.org/tsandcsprizedraw

Click on the link below if you would like to help👇
https://bit.ly/4bp8zNs

📷 © Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog & Georgina Harpur

22/05/2024

Our Favourite bluebell walk

📌 Castle Woods at Dinefwr Park and Castle, near Llandeilo
This well-known reserve is made up of ancient mixed and oak woodland with one of the best spring carpets of bluebells in the county, best viewed from the end of March to May.
Parking is at the National Trust’s Dinefwr Park and Castle car park where visitor information and walk leaflets can be found at the reception office.

For more information head over to the website https://orlo.uk/Fa8LA

NT Dinefwr

11/05/2024

25 stunning walks that showcase Welsh countryside in all its glory 😍 http://tiny.cc/7eg1yz

10/05/2024

Spectacular show of the Northern lights over the Rhiannydd's Cottages tonight.