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Gorlech Cottage at Ty'r Cae in the Brechfa Forest.

Cottage in Carmarthen with kitchen

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Gorlech Cottage entrance porch.
Newly installed kitchen with all appliances and essentials.
Exterior
Living room with comfortable sofa and chairs, satellite tv and wifi.
Living/dining room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, National Botanic Garden of Wales
  • Place, Aberglasney Gardens
  • Place, Skanda Vale

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gorlech Cottage at Ty'r Cae in the Brechfa Forest.

Fantastic situation less than 1 mile from the Mountain bike and walking trails in the Brechfa Forest..Beautiful and peaceful location with secure parking,bike wash and storage,Sky tv,Wifi and private garden with stunning views..Please see more pictures on bedrooms with options on layout,newly refurbed kitchen,comfortable dining/living room and only a mile from the pub!..A warm welcome awaits..Pet friendly with a fully enclosed and secure garden.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minimum 2 night booking

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carmarthen

Located in Carmarthen, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brecon Beacons National Park and Llyn Llech Owain Country Park, while Carmarthenshire County Museum and Carmarthen Heritage Centre are cultural highlights. Gwili Railway and National Botanic Garden of Wales are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Brechfa,, WLS

What's nearby

  • National Botanic Garden of Wales - 20 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Carmarthen Castle - 22 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Aberglasney Gardens - 22 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Skanda Vale - 24 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 28 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

  • Llandeilo Station - 25 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cresselly Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Y Talardd - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Forest Arms Pub & Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Black Lion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chilly Drinks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorlech Cottage at Ty'r Cae in the Brechfa Forest. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Gorlech Cottage at Ty'r Cae in the Brechfa Forest.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorlech Cottage at Ty'r Cae in the Brechfa Forest.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorlech Cottage at Ty'r Cae in the Brechfa Forest. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Skanda Vale, Gwili Railway and Afon Gwili. Carmarthenshire County Museum and National Botanic Garden of Wales are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian K., Ripley, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely week in Carmarthenshire

My wife, I, and our cavvie had a great stay in Gorlech Cottage - plenty big enough for the 3 of us, a fully enclosed patio/mini-lawn area the hound can be let outside into without constant supervision and a very nice pub just down the road in Brechfa. Would very much use again if/when we go back to the area!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful little cottage, which actually isn't all that little! It was perfect for our family of three, and for entertaining the in-laws for dinner. It has a lovely garden with beautiful views. Our young son was beside himself with excitement at being able to watch some tractors at work when we arrived, and it is securely fenced, so we could allow our son and dog to play outside without worry. The kitchen is very well appointed, there is a lovely big dining table and comfy sofas in the living area, and the bedrooms were quiet and very comfortable. Honestly, we cannot fault it at all, and we look forward to staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quiet cottage

We had a lovely three night stay at Brechfa cottage. Beautifully cosy cottage perfect for three humans and a dog. Extremely helpful and friendly hosts made us feel very welcome. Very peaceful location close to Brechfa and Abergorlech (you can access forest walks from the latter). Both lovely villages with pubs. We had a lovely meal at the Forest Arms in Brecfa (book ahead), The Black Lion in Abergorlech is also supposed to be lovely but we left it too late and couldn't get a table. The beach at Llansteffan is beautiful, we also enjoyed the castle at Dinefwr and lunch at Wright's in Llanarthne! Lots to do in the area, what we loved was that it was so peaceful with great roads and really not very busy with loads of tourists and congested traffic. Would definitely recommend. Thank you, we loved our stay and the break did us good x
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Rosemary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous, peaceful cottage.

Steve & Cara were very welcoming - if you need anything just ask! Set in amongst the Welsh hills it's a beautiful spot and just right for walking, cycling etc. The community shop in Brechfa is great, so friendly and well stocked. The cottage is comfortable and has all you need for your stay. Thank you S&C
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL FRANKLIN-LESTER

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous few days

The cottage is spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped. Steve is a great host, welcoming and approachable. We had a relaxing stay. The garden is secure for dogs which is really important for us. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay at Gorlech Cottage

A very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Only downside was no internet connection and hit and miss with mobile phone signal.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welsh Short Break

Cottage was just as described. Lovely welcome from Cara. Good communication with Steve. Clean, comfortable and well equipped. Quiet location; lots of walking close. We appreciated milk, tea and coffee provided. Meal at the Farmers Arms was excellent. We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R., Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely few days away.

Lovely warm, comfortable cottage. Great for Joey dog too with good secure garden. Steve helpful and friendly. Wonderful location. Good walks almost from the door. Great local pub. Would definitely recommend, we intend visiting again soon. Thanks Steve.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hot In Wales

Great property, great host, great location for trails in Bretchfa Forest with easy drive to beaches if the weather permits, recommended for mountain bikers and walkers alike!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage in a beautiful location

We had a fantastic stay in the cottage and enjoyed the tranquility and amazing scenery of the local area. Steve was very friendly and on hand to help us throughout our stay (and even afterward as my partner left behind some items)! We had a wondeful mini break :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice couple of nights away

Nice couple of nights away with friends. Lovely location. Shame about the weather, it rained every day!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely New Year getaway

A beautiful cottage with everything we needed...forest walks and local shop/pub just a short drive away.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing break

Enjoyed our stay here, peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay in S Wales

Great location, comfortable cottage with lots of lovely touches. Hosts incredibly helpful when we had a family emergency. Steve gave us plenty of tips about where to go and what to do in the local area - 2 very good pubs close to the property.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage fantastic views so peaceful

Brilliant
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to explore from

A super place to stay that we would recommend highly. The property is an ideal base with everything you need to explore the wonderful area. Super hosts and an incredible location, we will definitely go back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So peaceful with stunning views

Couldn’t fault our stay, would definitely return, has everything you need for a peaceful comfortable stay, seems a lot bigger inside. Views fantastic, would highly recommended. There’s a pub up the road that’s worth a visit Which serves lovely meals at a good price.

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully appointed cottage in perfect location

Steve happened to meet us in person with his adorable little dog Bodhi when we arrived at this amazing cottage, although he also has a great set up for contactless check in too. The cottage itself is perfect, really tastefully furnished and equipped with all the appliances and items you might need on your holiday. The beds are very comfortable and there’s loads of space to relax, inside and out. The location is incredible, right in the heart of Brechfa forest, only a few minutes cycle to the start of some brilliant purpose built mountain biking trails of varying difficulty (we also hired 2 really good mountain bikes from Steve for the day). It is also under an hour to New Quay in the north and Saundersfoot in the south of the area if you want to get to the coast. The weather was, let’s say unpredictable, but that didn’t stop us doing anything. I’m sure we only touched the surface in terms of stuff you can do in this area but we would love to return soon. Thanks again Steve for all of your help and recommendations too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alistair W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So peaceful and quiet

Lovely cottage and surroundings. Sid our rescued Spanish greyhound was made most welcome and love dog walking country. Love the little brown resident spaniel who loved a fuss and made friends with Sid. Thoroughly recommend 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant stay in a lovely cottage with lots to do!

We had a fantastic holiday. The cottage is tastefully decorated, with everything you need and a lovely warm atmosphere. You can't beat the location with gorgeous views across the valley to the wooded hills. Steve was a fantastic host. Always keen to help if needed, especially regarding local bike trails, things to do and hiring us a bike! We are definitely keen to return next year. Christine, Graham and Archie
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect quiet getaway

The perfect break after a stressful few weeks in work! Beautiful walks nearby - the dogs loved these. The accommodation is so quaint and relaxing. Well equipped will everything you will need - from teabags to sharp knives! Dishwasher and washing machine very handy features, too. Owners were so lovely and respected our privacy whilst also being on hand should we have any queries.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Faye G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful break in beautiful Wales

We really had the best time in Wales. We were very spoilt with a lovely week of weather, but even so, the location of the property was surrounded by the beautiful Brechfa Forest which was so lovely to wake up to! The cottage was comfortable and ticked all our boxes with a lovely large table perfect for dinner time and board games. The outdoor space was great for our little dog and also looked out at the beautiful forest. Star gazing outside was also up there! Location wise we found it relatively close to the areas we wished to explore and also went to the owners three favourite beaches! We've been reminiscing this week and what a lovely break it was.... and would like to come back! Thank you to Stephen.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great escape

We had a great time here. The cottage has all you need and our hosts were helpful and friendly whilst respecting your privacy. A lot of the neighbouring trails were closed (likely Covid related) but the cottage is perfectly positioned to explore the Welsh coastline in any direction.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edmund R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage

We had a great time. Would definitely recommend this cottage for a holiday. Nice people and everything was really good about it.

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely cottage with everything you need

Very welcoming cottage, cool in the summer. Views from the cottage are amazing. Owners were very friendly and were available if you needed any ideas where to go biking or which beach is good to visit. Overall a brilliant holiday and would recommend it to anyone. The local pub does great food, just don't be late for your table !!

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Bradney

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Steve and Cara are keen mountain bikers, walkers and generally love being outside. We also enjoy the local restaurants, pubs, beaches and other attractions, Steve also has a "thing" for castles, Cara not so much!

Why they chose this property

Stunning location ideally situated for forest walks, bird watching ,mountain biking, dog walking or just enjoying the peace and quiet.

What makes this property unique

Situated in the glorious Cothi Valley with stunning views yet only 25 minutes to the coast!

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