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Cwmystwyth
is a farming community lying by the Cambrian Mountains and
the cottage looks out onto sheep-grazed uplands. Below,
the Ystwyth valley with its ancient hanging oaks and
contemporary coniferous woodland is one of the most
beautiful valleys in mid-Wales. There are glorious
walks along by the river with spectacular waterfalls in
wetter weather. The river is just three minutes walk away
and is often clearly audible from outside the cottages
themselves. Click here
to view a map of the location of the cottages.
Devil's
Bridge Falls, three miles from Cwmystwyth, is a famous
tourist attraction and not to be missed, although the climb
is not for the frail or faint-hearted. Slightly further a
field is the dramatic and varied Ceredigion coastline.
Between Cwmystwyth and the market town of Rhayader lies the
Elan Valley – a chain of hydroelectric dams set in glorious
countryside and is well worth the twenty-minute drive.
The Forestry Commission manages the woodland around
Cwmystwyth. The forest tracks provide a variety of
walks and are particularly appreciated by dog owners as they
are free of sheep. Many of the walks are way-marked, but
there are Ordnance Survey maps in each cottage. There are
stunning views from the surrounding summits. Red kites and
buzzards soar overhead and ravens, peregrines, sparrowhawks,
merlins and goshawks may be seen.
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