Holiday Cottage near Llandovery and the Brecon Beacons, Carmarthenshire, South West Wales. Holiday accommodation - The Stables, Pantyfer, Llansadwrn, Llanwrda.

A message from your hosts, Paul and Erica.

We moved to Wales to look for a slower pace of life amidst glorious countryside with stunning scenery and wildlife in abundance. We have not been disappointed. Nor will you be if you choose to stay with us. The sight of the mountains, particularly as they change colour with the setting sun, was an instant attraction to us and viewed from the conservatory it's as good as it gets in this part of the world.

Since finishing the conversion of The Stables, we have concentrated on landscaping the gardens, integrating different themes and interests.

We take great pleasure in seeing our visitors stroll through the gardens and relax on one of the many seats dotted around or stop to chat whilst we tend the vegetable garden.

We love the wildlife that is very much part of our home. We loose count of the different number of garden birds that visit the feeders and bring up their young. Swallows come back to the same spot every year and a tawny owl has taken up permanent residence in the beech tree next to our house. Red kites and buzzards regularly soar in the skies above us. Visitors make an analogy with Watership Down as they are entertained by scores of rabbits playing in the fields surrounding the gardens.

To compliment the wildlife, we wanted to introduce domestic animals to share our lives and to be very much part of the bigger family. We have two dogs, ducks, chickens, guinea fowl, two hand reared sheep and 3 goats who love to eat bananas. They all have names and are full of character.

We have also faced the challenge of trying to grow all our own vegetables. Rabbit fencing has proved to be essential and whilst we may not ever fully meet the challenge, a 45 feet polytunnel helps. We often have an abundance of certain crops, particularly from late June/July and are pleased to share them with our visitors.

Spring bluebells in our woodland

Whether your idea of a good holiday is getting out walking, cycling or visiting the many nearby attractions or just chilling out with a glass of wine or a good book in the conservatory or on the deck, we feel sure that you'll love it here as much as we do. Many of our visitors have said that our photographs do not do justice to the accommodation or the views so why not come and judge for yourselves.

We'd love to meet you and you will be assured of a warm welcome.

These are some of the things our visitors have said :

Our second visit has been just as wonderful as our first. Great hosts and super accommodation. We cannot think of anywhere we would rather be trapped by snow - spectacular! The local wildlife has again been fascinating, the domestic animals great fun and Megan and Harry are such lovely dogs.

What a fantanstic week! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful location for our honeymoon. Thank you for being wondeful hosts. You have an amazing home and beautiful garden (including the gorgeous animals!) Thank you for your hospitality and for the fresh veg and eggs.

First class hosts, stunning views, 4 star accommodation, what a gem in the Welsh countryside, so lucky to have found you on the Internet. Thank you Erica and Paul and all the animals, especially Harry and Megan, for the feeling of being with friends. See you all again next year.

We said we would be back - here we are, it gets better and still we have not seen all. The location is really delightful. Hosts fantastic - and animals. Thanks for the veg. Enjoyed our stay once again in the peace and quiet. Look forward to seeing you again. Fondest memories.

Thank you for a fantastic week, you were both so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Fab accommodation and wonderful surroundings. Thanks again for a really relaxing week - exactly what we both needed. If Megan is missing I think Steve has her in his bag!

Our third visit and we have had a wonderful two weeks - even wind, rain and fog are so special here. Once again Erica and Paul, a huge 'thank you' for being such great hosts - in fact to us you feel much more than that - like really good friends. Can't wait to come again.