Ty Glas / Waun Bayvil Cottage

'A charming pale-blue period cottage surrounded by 40 acres of meadows and woods, close to the beaches and with views of Carningli. Inside wood floors, log fires, and period features including spiral stairs, a roll-top bath and a four-poster bed combine to create an idyllic hideaway.' 

The Independent

The Cottage Garden and surrounding countryside

''The cottage and barn have fires, plump pillows, period furniture and views of 347-metre tall Carningli mountain. Meadows full of orchids in spring can be seen from your window, while horses peep over the open fences. The landscaping here provides true inspiration for wild gardening.' 

The Guardian

View of cottage, and little barn to the right.

The house has the perfect balance of rustic charm and comfort. It is full of little touches ... a beautiful grandfather clock, bookshelves, artworks, pottery, antiques and of course cosy soft furnishings. Aside from the spacious dining area, kitchen and lounge there is also a lovely old fashioned pantry! To be quite honest with you, if I could move into this cottage tomorrow, I would ... and I wouldn't change a single thing. Hubby also said he had the best naps he's ever had on this couch, which is saying something because he doesn't usually 'do' naps. Once of my favourite things to do after a day of walking was to make a fire and write up the day's adventure in my travel journal at the writing desk. 

  

Napping and resting our paws after a day spent rambling

The kitchen and dining area is a great space and so well equipped ... my pictures really do not do this house justice. There are beautiful views from the kitchen window and just off the dining room is the glass bothy with a little table and two chairs, ideal for reading and taking in the sunset in the evening - then outside is the patio /garden with seating area for alfresco dining. It's a perfect location for dark skies, so we sat out one night and enjoyed the night sky ... hubby snapped this picture below that evening.

Dark skies - view from cottage

I loved the bedroom in this cottage. In the morning the sun streams in through the window and bathes the room in golden light ... which is made even better by the delivery of breakfast in bed, made by hubby :-) It is huge room but it is still cosy and incredibly comfy. There are beautiful artworks on the walls and the attention to detail shows how much this cottage is cared for by it's owners, which always makes a big difference I find. I've visited cottages that are slightly neglected and you can just feel it can't you? just as you can feel when a house is loved. The bathroom is another great space ... the underfloor heating and the high-backed roll top bath are a heavenly welcome after a day spent walking. I loved the handmade elements in this room; the rustic wood-clad walls and the toilet roll holder, shelves and curtain rail which have all been lovingly carved by hand.