Nestling
in the rolling Preseli Hills in the Pembrokeshire National Park our
traditional stone farmhouse accommodation lies in the ancient Bluestone
valley and is the perfect starting point discover Pembrokeshire and
to explore West Wales. Our farmhouse has been sympathetically restored
whilst retaining its original features. The famous Bluestones (Carn
Menyn) which are reputed to form the inner circle of Stonehenge lie
opposite us on the other side of the valley.
Our
welcoming bedrooms have twin or king size beds and from your window
you can enjoy the superb views of the Preseli Hills and watch the sheep
and angora goats in the surrounding fields. These goats provide the
smooth, lustrous mohair fleece which is spun locally and supplies the
Preseli Mohair Centre which is based here at Dolau Isaf Farm. During
Spring and early Summer there are of course numerous lambs and kids
to be seen for your entertainment.
We
have a cosy sitting room available for our guests with colour TV and
a log fire for the cooler evenings together with a wide assortment of
books, maps and tourist information available for your use.
All
our delicious meals are freshly cooked from our own or local produce
where possible and served in a separate dining room which also has a
log fire to cheer you on the cooler days in winter. Come and enjoy a
real farmhouse breakfast with either our own or local sausages, bacon,
home made marmalade, jam and our own free range eggs and honey.
Part
of our farm is a SSSI designated area where the rare Southern Damsel
Fly and Marsh Fritillary butterfly are found at certain times of the
year. On our farm you can also see skylarks, snipe, buzzards and the
red kite together with a large variety of the more common birds. There
is a profusion of wild flowers throughout the year and if you want to
explore the farm please bring your wellies. As this is a working farm
various normal farming practices can be seen during the year such as
horses being shod, the sheep and goats shorn, sorting and dosing of
animals etc.
St.
David's Cathedral and the National Botanic Gardens are within an hours
drive, as are the boarding points for the islands of Skomer, Skokholm,
Ramsey and Caldey. We have a wide variety of talented people in Pembrokeshire
and a free Craft Trail booklet is available for your information plus
there is also the Food Trail booklet which gives details of where local
cheeses, wine, preserves, etc. are produced.
We are surrounded by Woollen Mills, Castles, Market Towns
and Country Parks. Pembrokeshire has many unspoilt beaches a short drive
from the farm which are the best in the UK with more seaside awards
than any other county. This is perfect countryside for walking, cycling,
birdwatching and all country pursuits or if you prefer you can just
relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this secluded tranquil valley.
In
sympathy with this lovely area we are a non-smoking establishment.
ACCESS:
Our farm is approached by a gravel drive which is a short distance from
the road. There is one step into the hall and thirteen comfortable stairs
to the bedrooms. Please ask for any further information.