Brechfa Forest Bed and Breakfast. B&B in the village of Llansawel near Brechfa Forest. Ideal location for the Brechfa biking trails including the Gorlech Trail. Within easy driving distance of Talley, Abergorlech, Llandeilo, Llandovery and Lampeter. Comfortable accommodation for cyclists and walkers in the heart of the Carmarthenshire countryside, Wales in the UK.

Local Attractions

There are many places of interest just a short drive away. Talley with its ruined abbey is just three miles away, Brechfa Forest and Abergorlech with the biking and hiking trails is also three miles distant.

The market towns of Llandeilo and Llandovery are 9 and 12 miles drive respectively. The university town of Lampeter is 9 miles away.

Within a half hour's drive are the Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Fly Fishing in the River Cothi and the Dinas RSPB Reserve renowned for its Red Kites.

The National Botanical Gardens of Wales is well worth a visit if only to see the largest single-span glasshouse in the world and the lost garden of Aberglasney is within a 35 minute drive.

You can drive to the coast within an hour or if you would rather do something more adventurous, you can visit the Brecon Beacons where you will find pony trekking and many other activities.

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Brechfa Forest This hidden gem in the heart of the Carmarthenshire countryside is only now being discovered and embraced by cyclists and walkers.
Talley Abbey Set in beautiful hills at the head of the Talley Lakes.
Aberglasney Spectacular gardens set in the beautiful Towy valley, the gardens were lost until recently rediscovered and restored.
National Botanical Garden of Wales Home of the world's largest single-span glasshouse.
Dinefwr Park and Dinefwr Castle A thousand years of Welsh history set in 450 acres of beautiful parkland with its 9th century castle, and Newton house - a magnificent 17th century residence.
Llandovery Ancient market town with castle ruins on the Drover's Route.
Llyn Brianne Reservoir A man-made lake amidst pine covered hills, magnificent views with mountain roads.
Heart of Wales Railway One of the most scenic railway journeys in the UK, the Heart of Wales line runs from Swansea to Shrewsbury. The nearest railway station is at Llandovery.
Dolaucothi Gold Mines These unique gold mines are set amid wooded hillsides overlooking the beautiful Cothi Valley.
Cae Iago Riding Centre Horse riding and pony trekking in beautiful countryside.
Five Saints Riding Centre Situated in the Cothi Valley at the start of the Cambrian Mountains.
Springwater Lakes Coarse and trout fishing in a peaceful scenic setting near Pumpsaint. Disabled access and facilites.
Dinas Nature Reserve A 3.5km trail some of it alongside the river Tywi. Goosanders and dippers are resident, with pied flycatchers nesting in woodlands - excellent habitat for many species, Red Kites, Buzzards, Peregrines and Ravens.

Other attractions within an hour and a half drive are:

Caldey Island
Folly Farm
Oakwood Theme Park
Pemberton Chocolate Factory
Pembrey Country Park and Motor Circuit
Aberaeron
Tenby
Saundersfoot
Kidwelly Castle