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The stunning location of Gorsddu is just one of its surprises when you arrive. You can’t tell by looking at this beautifully restored property that the original house, built before 1840, was the size of, what is now the living room. What was once a cowshed added in about 1901, is now a fitted kitchen. Records show that the owner’s great, great, great grandfather purchased the property in 1848 for £65 and it has been painstakingly built and renovated by the family using mostly their own home grown oak. Now the luxurious house of Gorsddu boasts huge panoramic windows from the spacious sun room that looks out over the eastern edge of the rolling Cambrian Mountains known as the ’roof of Wales’. You will probably want to while away many hours with a pair of binoculars and a drink and soak up the stunning scenery. From mid April to mid June you will often hear the plaintive call of the cuckoo.

The hamlet of Llanwrthwl, nearest to Gorsddu, lies on the River Wye south of Rhayader. From here you can take a walk, part of the National Trust Abergwesyn Common know as the Llanwrthwl Horseshoe Walk which starts at the church taking you through mountain moorland and peat bogs. The National Cycle Trail also passes through here, and with the Élan Valley cycle path close by, this area really is a haven for cyclists. The property is also well accommodated for keen cyclists, with a lockable shed for storage of up to seven bikes, and it also acts as a drying room.

To the north west is the RSPB nature reserve called Carngafallt, a heather clad hill with slopes covered in ancient hanging oak woodlands. Legend says that King Arthur’s dog, Gafallt, left his paw print in a stone somewhere on Carngafallt. It was also here that a hoard of bronze age gold jewellery was found, now in the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff. In the churchyard next to the parish church of St Gwrthwl in Llanwrthwl is a huge standing stone.

The region is also home to spectacular dams and reservoirs of the Elan and Claerwen Valleys. Rich with rare wildlife, including the magnificent Red Kites, the area offers wonderful walking and some of the best mountain biking routes in the British Isles. Nearby Rhayader, about six miles, also renowned for being the canoeing capital of Europe, is best explored on foot where you should take time to discover the variety of independent shops and crafts where you’ll find everything from gifts to the essentials. There is a good choice of places to eat, where you can try traditional Welsh dishes and home cooked comforts, and for a friendly evening out, there are pubs in every direction each with its own welcoming atmosphere. There is also a convenience store, petrol station and cafe situated just two miles down the road from the property, so guests are within easy reach of essentials!

Other places to visit nearby include Wales’ most central town Llandrindod Wells, known locally as ’Llandod’ it was developed as a spa town in the 19th Century. Builth Wells, the interesting market town now famous for the annual Royal Agricultural Show and numerous smaller shows and fairs throughout the year. LLanwrtyd Wells, reputedly the smallest town in Britain, also has lots going on including the wacky events of bog snorkelling and Man Versus Horse marathons. Shop 2½, pub and restaurant 6 Miles.

Come and enjoy Morfa House, this spacious property is the perfect base for family and friends wanting to discover Swansea, the Gower Peninsular and the surrounding area. Nestled in Landore, 5 minutes from Swansea City Centre with excellent bus and train routes nearby into the city to discover this fantastic area, close by the Liberty Stadium home of Swansea City Football club hosts lots of events throughout the year and the Stunning Gower Peninsular is around a 10 minute drive. A short walk from Morfa House and you can enjoy a host of eateries, shopping centres, Parks and even a brewery specialising in welsh ales close by.
On the ground floor the open plan living and dining room offers the perfect bright and airy space to relax in after a busy day sightseeing which leads onto a modern galley style kitchen with solid oak tops, perfect for cooking that special meal and this leads onto your enclosed courtyard garden with patio furniture to take in some sea air. On the first floor each bedroom has been thoughtfully decorated and well furnished with the master suite boasting an En-suite bathroom.
Morfa House is close to a plethora of beaches and has easy access to the Gower Peninsula with Langland Bay, Caswell Bay Beach and Three Cliffs Bay only 30 minutes away, you can also enjoy an early evening stroll along The Mumbles with some fantastic views out across the Carmarthen Bay, here you can visit Mumbles Pier and Bracelet Bay and then enjoy a meal in one of the many eateries along the shore.
Take a trip to Laugharne where a tour of Thomas Dylan’s former home is just one of the places to discover in the area. A great day out is the National Botanical Gardens of Wales, Aberglasney Gardens, and the famous walled coastal town of Tenby all within reach and perfect for day trips.