Glascoed Farmhouse

Why you'll love staying here

Glascoed Farmhouse is a beautifully restored medieval Welsh longhouse offering high-quality holiday accommodation in a truly rural setting. Dating back to the mid-16th century, the farmhouse sits on a working farm on the border between Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, surrounded by rolling countryside and farmland.

The open-plan living space is warm and welcoming, with ample comfortable seating arranged around a wood-burning stove, a wonderful place to relax together in the evenings, whether watching a film or enjoying a lively board game. A generous dining table provides plenty of space for everyone to gather over home-cooked meals while sharing stories from the day. Exposed stonework and original timbers have been thoughtfully revealed, allowing the historic character of the building to shine through.

The separate kitchen has sage-green painted cabinetry that pairs beautifully with the terracotta tiled floor. Fully equipped with modern appliances and a large range cooker, it is a joy to cook in and ideal for those who enjoy preparing meals for family and friends.

On the ground floor there is a spacious bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, making it particularly suitable for guests with limited mobility. This floor also includes a practical utility room and an additional family shower room.

Upstairs are three further bedrooms, each designed with comfort firmly in mind. The main bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room, while the single bedroom has a fantastic antique oak four-poster bed. All bedrooms are dressed with high-quality linens and enjoy lovely views across the surrounding farmland and beyond, ensuring a restful night’s sleep, only to be woken in the morning by the sound of birdsong or the soft bleating of sheep in nearby fields.

Outside, the farmhouse is surrounded by an enclosed garden, providing a safe and secure space for children to play and dogs to roam freely. With outdoor dining furniture and a barbecue, it is an inviting spot for leisurely al fresco lunches. A gate leads directly onto walks through the farm, where you will also discover a series of enchanting water gardens with woodland, orchards, ponds, and wet meadows. Keen-eyed visitors may even spot the flash of blue from a kingfisher or see a heron patiently waiting to catch a fish.

The friendly owner is happy to show guests around the farm, where in spring you can meet newborn lambs, and throughout the year encounter horses (always appreciative of a carrot) and clucking chickens, whose fresh eggs make for a delicious breakfast.

Guests also have access to a shared hot tub, perfect for an evening soak under the stars, perhaps with a glass of something bubbly. There is also a sauna, ideal for soothing tired muscles after a day spent hiking or cycling.

A short drive away lies the charming market town of Narberth, where colourful Edwardian and Georgian buildings line the high street, housing a wealth of independent shops selling antiques, vintage items, fine art, and local produce. Overlooking the town are the ruins of a 13th-century castle, the remains of which include a rectangular enclosure, two drum towers, a vaulted cellar, and surviving garderobes. Narberth Museum is also well worth a visit, offering insight into the town’s rich history, folklore, and mythology, alongside a changing programme of temporary exhibitions.

A little further afield is the National Trust’s Colby Woodland Garden, hidden within a peaceful wooded valley. Once an 18th-century coalfield, it has been transformed into an eight-acre garden with wildflower meadows, a formal walled garden with water features and a Victorian Gothic gazebo, meandering streams with stepping stones, and abundant wildlife. Species spotted here include wood warblers, dippers, grey wagtails, dragonflies, butterflies, lesser horseshoe bats, and, occasionally, otters. From the garden, a scenic walk leads directly to the sandy beach at Amroth.

Further along the coast is the popular seaside resort of Saundersfoot, known for its picturesque harbour, golden sands, and lively community atmosphere. It is particularly popular with families, who enjoy building sandcastles, swimming in the sea, or relaxing with a picnic on the beach. Saundersfoot is also a hub for watersports, with sailing and powerboats leaving the harbour, and surfing, kitesurfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding all widely enjoyed. The town is a great starting point for several walking routes, including trails through the old Dramway railway tunnels, once used to connect the ironworks at Stepaside with Saundersfoot’s coal mines. Along the way, keep an eye out for blue tits, great tits, wrens, greater spotted woodpeckers, and chaffinches in the surrounding woodland.