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Special Offers for Stangwrach Holiday Cottage
7 nights sleeps 4 + extra z-bed and Cot

4th - 10th September £395
11th - 17th September £395
18th - 24th September £395
25th - 1st October £395

Short breaks also Welcome in September call Grace for details.

October half term availability:
23rd to 30th October 5 or 7 nights £395


Special Offers Ash Tree Lodge (wheelchair-friendly)
7 nights sleeps 8 + 4

30th Oct - Nov 5th £840
6th - 12 Nov £840
13th - 19th Nov £840
20th - 26th Nov £840
27th - 3rd Dec £840
4th - 10th Dec £840
Short breaks also Welcome call Grace for details.


Get away for Christmas!
A Great idea and a good excuse for a family get-together

Arrive Wednesday 22nd December to Depart Monday 27th December
5 night Stay Ash Tree Lodge

Arrive Wednesday 22nd December to Depart Monday 27th December
5 night Stay Stangwrach Cottage

Do not delay Call Grace today !
 

Visit the Red Kite feeding station - combine the day with a trip to Dinefwr Park and Castle in Llandeilo first. The children can explore the castle and wear themselves out, then travel to Llanddeusant, have lunch at the Red Kite Café then walk 150 yrds to the hide ready for the spectacle at 3pm prompt.
red kite spotting
Get cameras ready, once the food is out its every kite for themselves, no hanging about, it can be over within minutes. This is not a highly commercial set-up, it’s a low Tec affair but worth a short visit. Purchase your hide ticket from the Café with your Latte and toasted sandwiches. Yum Yum....
Take a look at our activities page for more information.
 
Jessica see's the fairys - Deep within the secret garden the fairies begin to awaken, the early morning mist rises and the dappled sun light finds it way into the fairies brook. If you are quiet you may see them shaking the due from their delicate wings. But if they see you first they will stand as still as statues until you have gone.
magical fairies in the garden
The stream glistens as it tumbles down the waterfall creating tiny rainbows as it plunges into the pool below. The trickling stream cascades over and under tree roots around pebbles, winding it way past the heavy heads of the snowdrops and the tall golden daffodils.  This secret place is where caterpillars use umbrellas to shelter from the droplets of rain, ants help the gnomes mine for fairy dust. Fluffy rabbits with twitching noses look on at the magical world, where rainbows dance and fairies take there afternoon naps beneath the colourful toadstools. Will you see them......you never know.
 
Llanelli Millennium coastal path - What a fantastic day we have had, beautiful spring weather, wonderful scenery and an amazing bike ride along the Llanelli Millennium coastal path. We had a latte in the Visitors Centre cafeteria. Great views over the coast and cycle route where we could watch families setting off to explore.
Llanelli cycle path
Some families chose to stay on the beach, other’s walked, and the less physically able were on their mobility scooters and wheel chairs. We pre-arranged to hire bikes from Sandra at Merlin Cycles who are also part of County Cycles in Crosshands.
Merlin Cycles are situated in the Visitors Centre. With expert help and advice from Sandra who chose the appropriate equipment for our needs, we set off on our ride with confidence. I myself had not been on a cycle for 25years, but had a great time, it was most exhilarating for all ages.
This is a good day out, well worth a visit, use your own cycle or hire them for the whole family, bike types, size and styles for everyone, even a tandem. You can even incorporate riding to the Wetlands Centre or Pembray Country Park, with its Dry Ski Run and the new Go Ape thrill.
Take a look at our activities page for more information on cycle hire from Merlin Cycles.
 
Brechfa Mountain Bike Trails - Ash Tree lodge and Stangwrach Cottage both offer Great value accommodation, only 6 miles from Brechfa and 4 miles from abergorleck a perfect location for a weekend short break adventure to explore the Brechfa trails.
mountain biking brechfa forrest
Brechfa is a perfect destination for both pootlers or those who like to ride totally pinned.
The Gorlech Trail, designed by Rowan Sorrell, is made up of three big climbs and descents stretching over its 19km.Test your full artillery of skills on the severe Raven Trail. In contrast, the Derwen Trail is the starting point for families and novices and a great introduction to mountain biking. All trails show off Brechfa Forest at its best.
Take a look at our activities page for more information.
 
Ash Tree Lodge - What a beautiful sight, the land dusted with snow. A time for wrapping up warm and having fun sledging and walking in the deep snow across the open fields listening to the crunch of ice underfoot like walking through icing sugar. Stangwrach gardens and trees look a picture, cloaked in white, the new year guests thrilled with its arrival. Making the Christmas and new year celebrations extra special.
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The Gardens are very busy, as seen from the many foot prints not only human but also animals too, birds, foxes, squirrels, pheasants, scattering the snow everywhere. All making the most of the winter seed and nuts. There is nothing like snow to make you marvel at the wonder of nature.
 
tendy beach
TENBY BEACH - Another fantastic day. A trip to Tenby Beach, blue sky's, golden beaches, buckets and spades. Dogs enjoying the sand and sea. Tenby is a beautiful seaside town with its coloured buildings, and small coastal streets. Lunch by the harbour at Oceans was a real treat, but be aware large club sandwiches, one will do two people, lovely cappuccino and home made chips. Parking in Tenby can be difficult but do not let that put you off . There are some large car parking areas just outside the town. If you are wheel chair user there are also some disabled bays down by the harbour.
 
amroth beach

AMROTH BEACH - What a fantastic day out. Went to Amroth beach today with the family, brilliant sunshine, rock pools, pebbles, a fantastic sandy beach. Everything you could wish for in a day out, also wheelchair pathways and toilets.

We had a lovely welcome from Nic and Ed at THE PIRATE RESTAURANT where we had lunch, overlooking the beach. Sit inside or out, both well catered for. We highly recommend the pirate restaurant, good customer service and the food, it was delicious and served with that all important smile, we couldn't have been made more welcome.

We watched the world go by, children playing in the sand, excited dogs running along the beach, horses galloping in the surf, all while sipping our frothy Cappuccino , enjoying our meal, and the perfect sunny weather.




Do you need wheel chair access?
Ash Tree Lodge is for you.

Stangwrach Cottage is taking booking, call now or you may miss out, late availability, and short breaks welcome. See Tariff


Ash Tree Lodge is very popular, see what our customers said below.

Ash Tree Lodge has been awarded 5 Star
by the Welsh Tourist Board.

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We are taking booking fast, everybody's showing an interested in the new lodge.
You will be amazed at the space inside and out, ideal for groups or large families. Under floor heating, vaulted ceiling, large windows looking out at the views, and so much space inside and out, ideal for special family needs, wheel chair friendly.

Book now, before you miss out, or add the site to your favourites, come back soon.



"Comments"
Ash Tree Lodge & Stangwrach Cottage

"Just wanted to drop you a line to thank you both for a wonderful week. We all enjoyed ourselves and have been singing your praises to all that will listen. The kids particularly are missing the gardens but have taken a renewed interest in the wildlife in ours. Really impressive journey home - only 3 hours door to door. We hope to visit you again next year!! Our warmest regards to you all."

Claire, family & Grandparents - Party of 6 (Ash Tree Lodge)


" We have just had a lovely break at Stangwrach and Ash Tree Lodge and can
only say that the words and pictures cannot do justice to the location and
facilities. Grace & Debbie (hosts) really do go the extra mile in creating
an environment for a wonderful break. You get so much more and is fantastic
value. Most highly recommended."

Phil & Veronica Russell - Party of 2 (Stangwrach Cottage)


"We had a wonderful relaxing break the accommodation was excellent
and the views and surrounding area just made it perfect.
The children loved the play area and adults the sunny veranda"

Mr Tyson - Essex - Party of 8 (Ash Tree Lodge)

"A beautiful tranquil setting for a relaxing break or for having a base
for visiting the many historical sites and lovely countryside.
All needs catered for, the children loved it"

Mrs Parker - Essex - Party of 8 (Ash Tree Lodge)

"Most enjoyable relaxing break - Beautiful countryside, enjoyed watching the
birds and animals. Lots of superb places to visit within easy drive. The Lodge cosy comfortable and warm. Grace and family very welcoming.
Looking forward to our next visit. "

Brighton - Reading - Party of 3 (Stangwrach Cottage)

"We had a wonderful time and hope to be here or and send some of our
friends here soon. Grace was very helpful in telling us about interesting
places to visit. The children also had a special time enjoying the swings and trampoline "

Haiku's - Oxford - Party of 9 (Ash Tree Lodge)

"Lovely accommodation and very well equipped. Play area and grounds excellent. The Farmers Arms Pub supplied an excellent "take away" We'll be back!"
(Stangwrach Cottage and Ash Tree Lodge Booked)

Ysbyty ifau Betws-y-Coed - Conwy - Party of 16 (Both)

"An excellent holiday, I am wheel chair bound, "MND", very good thought out ideas for all especially for the disabled, superbly equipped to feel relaxed and comfortable. Glorious views always interesting, peaceful and enjoyable with the birds, animals whose activities abound. "

Trevor - Kent -Party of 3 (Stangwrach Cottage)


 
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