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Reviews of Gorlech Cottage at Ty'r Cae in the Brechfa Forest.

Gorlech Cottage at Ty'r Cae in the Brechfa Forest.
Brechfa,, WLS

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
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10/10 Excellent

Ian K., Ripley, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely week in Carmarthenshire
My wife, I, and our cavvie had a great stay in Gorlech Cottage - plenty big enough for the 3 of us, a fully enclosed patio/mini-lawn area the hound can be let outside into without constant supervision and a very nice pub just down the road in Brechfa. Would very much use again if/when we go back to the area!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2023
Thanks Ian, it was an absolute pleasure having the three of you to stay, cheers Steve

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R., Wales

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely few days away.
Lovely warm, comfortable cottage. Great for Joey dog too with good secure garden. Steve helpful and friendly. Wonderful location. Good walks almost from the door. Great local pub. Would definitely recommend, we intend visiting again soon. Thanks Steve.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hot In Wales
Great property, great host, great location for trails in Bretchfa Forest with easy drive to beaches if the weather permits, recommended for mountain bikers and walkers alike!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2022
Thanks Leigh, absolute pleasure having you and your family to stay, really glad you all enjoyed your holiday, Steve.

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage in a beautiful location
We had a fantastic stay in the cottage and enjoyed the tranquility and amazing scenery of the local area. Steve was very friendly and on hand to help us throughout our stay (and even afterward as my partner left behind some items)! We had a wondeful mini break :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thanks Diane, absolute pleasure to host you both, Geoff's items should be with you imminently, all the best Steve

10/10 Excellent

Charlie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet cottage
We had a lovely three night stay at Brechfa cottage. Beautifully cosy cottage perfect for three humans and a dog. Extremely helpful and friendly hosts made us feel very welcome. Very peaceful location close to Brechfa and Abergorlech (you can access forest walks from the latter). Both lovely villages with pubs. We had a lovely meal at the Forest Arms in Brecfa (book ahead), The Black Lion in Abergorlech is also supposed to be lovely but we left it too late and couldn't get a table. The beach at Llansteffan is beautiful, we also enjoyed the castle at Dinefwr and lunch at Wright's in Llanarthne! Lots to do in the area, what we loved was that it was so peaceful with great roads and really not very busy with loads of tourists and congested traffic. Would definitely recommend. Thank you, we loved our stay and the break did us good x
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Thanks for the lovely review Charlie, so glad you enjoyed the cottage and the beautiful countryside, thanks again, Steve.

8/10 Good

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice couple of nights away
Nice couple of nights away with friends. Lovely location. Shame about the weather, it rained every day!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2022
Shame about the weather, January was lovely !

8/10 Good

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely New Year getaway
A beautiful cottage with everything we needed...forest walks and local shop/pub just a short drive away.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break
Enjoyed our stay here, peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay in S Wales
Great location, comfortable cottage with lots of lovely touches. Hosts incredibly helpful when we had a family emergency. Steve gave us plenty of tips about where to go and what to do in the local area - 2 very good pubs close to the property.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2021
Thank you Roy, we're glad you both enjoyed the stay in the circumstances, hope all's going well now. All the best, Steve

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage fantastic views so peaceful
Brilliant
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2021
Thanks Patrick , glad you both enjoyed your break, nice meeting you both and Snoop too!

10/10 Excellent

Glenn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to explore from
A super place to stay that we would recommend highly. The property is an ideal base with everything you need to explore the wonderful area. Super hosts and an incredible location, we will definitely go back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2021
Thanks for such a great review, really appreciated and we're delighted you all enjoyed yourselves so much, thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful with stunning views
Couldn’t fault our stay, would definitely return, has everything you need for a peaceful comfortable stay, seems a lot bigger inside. Views fantastic, would highly recommended. There’s a pub up the road that’s worth a visit Which serves lovely meals at a good price.

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully appointed cottage in perfect location
Steve happened to meet us in person with his adorable little dog Bodhi when we arrived at this amazing cottage, although he also has a great set up for contactless check in too. The cottage itself is perfect, really tastefully furnished and equipped with all the appliances and items you might need on your holiday. The beds are very comfortable and there’s loads of space to relax, inside and out. The location is incredible, right in the heart of Brechfa forest, only a few minutes cycle to the start of some brilliant purpose built mountain biking trails of varying difficulty (we also hired 2 really good mountain bikes from Steve for the day). It is also under an hour to New Quay in the north and Saundersfoot in the south of the area if you want to get to the coast. The weather was, let’s say unpredictable, but that didn’t stop us doing anything. I’m sure we only touched the surface in terms of stuff you can do in this area but we would love to return soon. Thanks again Steve for all of your help and recommendations too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2021
Thanks for the great review, we'd be delighted to have you stay again and there's plenty more to do as you say!

10/10 Excellent

Alistair W.

Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful and quiet
Lovely cottage and surroundings. Sid our rescued Spanish greyhound was made most welcome and love dog walking country. Love the little brown resident spaniel who loved a fuss and made friends with Sid. Thoroughly recommend 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2021
Thanks for such a nice review, glad you enjoyed the cottage and area and Bodhi certainly enjoyed meeting Sid!

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant stay in a lovely cottage with lots to do!
We had a fantastic holiday. The cottage is tastefully decorated, with everything you need and a lovely warm atmosphere. You can't beat the location with gorgeous views across the valley to the wooded hills. Steve was a fantastic host. Always keen to help if needed, especially regarding local bike trails, things to do and hiring us a bike! We are definitely keen to return next year. Christine, Graham and Archie
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2021
Thanks Christine, absolute pleasure having you all to stay, see you next year!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet getaway
The perfect break after a stressful few weeks in work! Beautiful walks nearby - the dogs loved these. The accommodation is so quaint and relaxing. Well equipped will everything you will need - from teabags to sharp knives! Dishwasher and washing machine very handy features, too. Owners were so lovely and respected our privacy whilst also being on hand should we have any queries.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2021
Thanks Lisa, great having you to stay and thanks for stripping beds, tidying and putting a wash on!..Steve and Cara.

10/10 Excellent

Faye G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful break in beautiful Wales
We really had the best time in Wales. We were very spoilt with a lovely week of weather, but even so, the location of the property was surrounded by the beautiful Brechfa Forest which was so lovely to wake up to! The cottage was comfortable and ticked all our boxes with a lovely large table perfect for dinner time and board games. The outdoor space was great for our little dog and also looked out at the beautiful forest. Star gazing outside was also up there! Location wise we found it relatively close to the areas we wished to explore and also went to the owners three favourite beaches! We've been reminiscing this week and what a lovely break it was.... and would like to come back! Thank you to Stephen.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2020
Thanks for such a brilliant review Faye, glad you all enjoyed your holiday, think Bodhi enjoyed meeting Rocky too!..thanks and hope to see you all again.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great escape
We had a great time here. The cottage has all you need and our hosts were helpful and friendly whilst respecting your privacy. A lot of the neighbouring trails were closed (likely Covid related) but the cottage is perfectly positioned to explore the Welsh coastline in any direction.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2020
Thank you Lisa for the lovely review, the trails are due to be open within weeks so you'd be very welcome to come back!..thanks Steve and Cara

10/10 Excellent

Edmund R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage
We had a great time. Would definitely recommend this cottage for a holiday. Nice people and everything was really good about it.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2020
Thank you Edmund, we're delighted you enjoyed your holiday in the cottage and you're very welcome to return, thanks, Steve and Cara.

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely cottage with everything you need
Very welcoming cottage, cool in the summer. Views from the cottage are amazing. Owners were very friendly and were available if you needed any ideas where to go biking or which beach is good to visit. Overall a brilliant holiday and would recommend it to anyone. The local pub does great food, just don't be late for your table !!

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C., Kingswinford

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage
Cannot fault this cottage, one of the best we've stayed in. Beautifully decorated and furnished with everything you need to hand with very comfy beds! Quiet location superb for exploring the area, lots of great local walks, about hours drive to the beaches, and a mile from a lovely pub! Steve and his wife who live onsite are brilliant, there to help without being intrusive. Will definitely be back and recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful break.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2020
Thank you for such a great review Debbie, it was an absolute pleasure having you all to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Carole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday
We had the most fantastic time staying at this beautiful cottage. The location is simply stunning and the cottage comfy, very well equipped and with beautiful views in the garden (and friendly cows who came to visit us). We loved the mountain biking in Brechfa Forest and great that we could cycle straight there from the cottage. Thanks Steve and Cara for a lovely week, we are already discussing our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Carole for such a lovely review, we're delighted that you all had such a fun week and we'd be delighted to have you back to stay again, thanks, Steve and Cara.

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is what you are looking for!
Do you want access to hiking, mountain bike trails, horse trails, scenery, and to practice your driving on one-way lanes through the hills of Wales where every mile opens up to picture perfect scenery? Where the food is delicious (and can be cooked by you in a well-equipped kitchen with a peaceful view of woods and a back pasture, then eaten in a living room dining room with TV and wifi access or out on the patio or you can go down to the local Inn for healthy food in a unique pub)? Then quick, click on the link and reserve your vacation at this wonderful, picturesque cottage that is close to more places of interest than it may at first appear. The interior is comfortable, furnished with an eye to rest and conversation. The two bedrooms are furnished sparely with a peaceful quality that inivites a good night's sleep. The owners are friendly, helpful, and energetic! I would spend a month there if I could as it was so easy to just be at peace reading or walking or be on the go to the ocean, the Brecon Beacons, or the cities. There is no reason to say no if this area of Wales is your destination.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Linda, that is a lovely review, we're delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and the area as much as we do. Thanks again and hope to see you back before too long.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Woodland cottage
Lovely cottage in rural location, but near to local amenities (small shop and pubs). Fantastic local walks and bike trails. Great for forest, coast and only an hour from pen y fan. Cottage great for young families with secure enclosed garden and very comfy beds!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Hi Catherine and David, thanks for leaving us such a great review, we've only just replaced the beds so very pleased with the positive feedback. Hope to see you all again before too long, regards Steve and Cara.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic cosy comfy find !
Three nights of total peace and quiet! Such a beautiful part of wales , lovely walks on beaches and in forests . Easy to get to everything . A few nice country pubs only a short drive away ( dog friendly),the cottage is very well decorated very clean and comfy. Lots of great info given for walks etc ,wonderful hosts . highly recommend a stay here .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thanks for such a great review, we always really appreciate such brilliant feedback, Steve and Cara.

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

A home from home in a delightful area
The cottage was warm and cosy and was a great base for the local area. It had everything that you are likely to need including sharp knives! We went walking at Carreg Cennen castle which is great if you fancy a more open walk, all in all - a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Jeremy for a really great review, always appreciated. Glad you all enjoyed your visit to Brechfa and we would love to have you stay again, thanks, Steve and Cara.

8/10 Good

Garry W.

Escape from it all location by Brechfa Forest
Enjoyable few days spent at the cottage which was dog friendly, very clean, well furnished and fully kitted out with all the home from home utensils etc. Good views of the forest and valley areas from the patio area waking up to 2 friendly horses in the field adjacent to the cottage! Excellent walking & mountain bike treks within easy reach via car and a mile to the local village pub. I would have rated 5 stars however on our last day (Sunday) we were woken up to workmen and tree cutting machinery outside our dining/bedroom windows who were early as they wanted to beat the rain! Steve apologised but we felt pressured to leave early so a disappointing end to our stay. would still recommend though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review Garry, much appreciated and I would like to apologise again for the noise the tree cutters made. We would be very happy to have you stay again and thanks for leaving the cottage immaculately, Steve.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Lovely - a real find!
We had a lovely 3 days at Gorlech Cottage. The cottage is immaculate and very nicely furnished. It was idealy situated for Brechfa Forest and the mountain bike trails that we wanted . We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thanks for a great review, much appreciated and we look forward to having you all back for some more mountain biking...think the red Gorlech trail is next!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

Stunning cottage amongst a stunning location
Me and my wife recently booked Gorlech cottage for a few nights over new year. Upon arrival we were greeted by Steve who was incredibly helpful showing us around the place. The cottage has been recently renovated and we were really taken back how lovely it all looked. There is plenty of space, while still keeping a cosy feel. There is a nice pub that is a pleasant 20 minute walk away, and another pub just 5 miles in the other direction (which serves particularly good food!) The local area offers some amazing long walks and bike rides if you are feeling adventurous, but if you are also just looking for a relaxing getaway this place is ideal. Llandeilo is a short drive away and has some amazing little bespoke places to eat and drink. Steve and Cara were really welcoming and also came to our rescue when we accidentally locked ourselves out one evening! Couldn't recommend this place enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you so much, we're delighted that your stay was enjoyable and look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Juliana McLean

Lovely property with great attention to detail
Steve was really helpful and supplied good directions. The property was spotless and exactly as described. The touches of milk in the fridge, tea and coffee, welsh cakes etc being there was much appreciated as we arrived very late after a long journey. The house was warm, the beds and bedding were quality and comfortable and the towels fluffy. It has everything you need and great little extras like an iPod, wellies, fully kitted out kitchen, dog towel and couldn't be better placed for Brechfa Forest for the bikers and walkers amongst us. Would highly recommend it and will certainly be visiting again. Thank you Steve for your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

lovely and peaceful get-away
Had a lovely and peaceful getaway with my children. Steve met us at the driveway with a huge smile and a warm welcome. The kids loved the house and had space to spread out. I enjoyed the comfy beds, furniture, updated (fancy!) kitchen, and plush towels. We were within 20 minutes of both the Co-op in Llandeilo and Tesco (with Costa!) in Carmarthen. Highly recommend the drive to Aberporth beach, if you're so inclined. We had a great time and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Jennifer,so pleased that you and your children had a great time and we'd love to welcome you all back again, Steve and Cara.