Exploring the area

Our rural retreat in South Wales is conveniently located just half a mile from the main road, yet feeling worlds away from urban life. Our location is perfect for exploring West Wales. North West and South coast beaches are within a 40-minute drive and there are cosy pubs serving food within a few miles.

The local town of Llandysul will provide for all your practical needs.

Close to the Brechfa Forest and Llanllwni Mountain, the apartments are ideal for walkers, mountain bikers, star gazers and families wishing to stay in the beautiful surroundings of this former farm; set on the edge of the outstanding landscape of the Cambrian Mountains and stunning views of the rolling hills from our holiday cottages Carmarthenshire.

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Great location for a staycation in South Wales!

One of the best places to stay near Carmarthen, we are easily accessible from the M4 motorway and just half a mile of the A485 at Gwyddgrug, near Pencader.

You can find us at Cambrian Cottages, Berllan, Gwyddgrug, Pencader, Carmarthenshire SA39 9BL or use our what3words address: ///songbirds.gilding.camped.

Directions to find us

Follow the A485 north until you come into the village of Gwyddgrug and look out for a small chapel on the left hand side. Just past this there is a single turning to the right.

Take this turning and follow the single-track road up the hill. As the road levels out, drive slowly and look out for a red letter box on the right-hand side that says 'Berllan' on it and follow the track on the right-hand side down to the house and barns, where the guest parking is available.

If you go past any houses on the left-hand side you've gone too far! Continue along the road for a few hundred metres where you will be able turn and retrace your steps.

Please watch out for any potholes in the road that leads to the entrance!

Travelling in an electric vehicle?

We have our own 'Pay as you go' EV charging point on site and there are plenty of other local charging points nearby. Check out zero carbon world map or Zap Map for details of their locations. There some conveniently located in Pencader, Llandysul and Llanybydder as well as many in Carmarthen including those at the major supermarkets.

Looking for sustainable travel options?

There are good rail connections from all parts of the country to Carmarthen and Aberystwyth with regular buses to Gwyddgrug.

Looking for things to do in South West Wales without a car?

Check out this valuable guide with a host of information about how to explore the area using public transport including places to visit, walks and cycle trails. Download the guide below to access places to which are accessible by public transport.

Arrival by bike

• Easy access from Carmarthen just 12 miles

• Just 5 miles from National Cycle Network Route 82 – Glanrhyd, Llanfihangel-ar-arth.

Arrival by train

There are rail stations at Carmarthen (Marches and West Wales lines), Llanwrda (Heart of Wales line) and Aberystwyth (Cambrian line). There is a taxi rank at both Carmarthen and Aberystwyth stations. Train details and booking can be found at thetrainline.

Arrival by bus

There are frequent buses to Gwyddgrug. The T1 bus runs from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth via Lampeter. The bus takes around 37 minutes from Carmarthen and runs approximately every hour from 06.00 until 19.00 apart from Sundays when the buses run every two hours. See Traveline Cymru for latest timetable.

The nearest bus stop is approximately 650m from the property on the A485 in Gwyddgrug.

A public footpath leads directly to the property through the fields or alternatively you can walk up the road as if you were arriving by car.

Arrival by taxis

Accessible taxis are available from:

• Chris Cars - Alltycnap Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3NE - 01267 222002

• T A R Cars - 5 Bro-ffion, Caerwedros, Llandysul, SA44 6BP - 01545 560688

• Blue Wave Taxis - Bryncoch Farm, Idole, Carmarthen, SA32 8DE - 07810 341923

Other local taxi services include:

• Pete’s Cabs, Brynlleine, Pentre'r Bryn, Llandysul, SA446JY - 07968 578978

• Teifi Taxis, Teifi Castle, Cwmann, Lampeter, SA48 8JN - 07999 567777

• Fastline Cabs, 17 Kingsmead, Lampeter, SA48 7AP - 07748 586848