by gypsycwtch | Mar 25, 2015 | How to find us
Directions from the East Once you’ve come to the end of the M4/A48 and you’re at Carmarthen, turn right at the first roundabout signposted to Llandeilo. Go straight over the next roundabout. At the third roundabout, take the left signposted towards Cardigan, then a left again at the next. After having gone past the hospital on the left you will get to the final roundabout, take the right and you’re now on the A484 to Cardigan. After having driven for about 13 miles approx 25 mins look out for the small village of Rhos. At the end of the village of Rhos you will pass the large white pub called “The Lamb of Rhos” on the left hand side, 400 metres later turn left down a single track lane with a large unusual blue sign at the top that means “no lorries following sat nav” Keep going down the lane for 1.1miles, having passed a couple of houses and a phone box about half way. Twenty metres after the ‘Drefelin’ sign, turn left into Penybanc Farm and park-up in the yard. Directions from the North Travel south from Aberystwyth along the A487 for approx. 22 miles, turn left onto the A486 at Synod Inn towards Llandysul. Take the road all the way to the Llandysul by pass. Nearing Llandysul at Horeb, turn right at the roundabout, signposted A486 Carmarthen. At the bottom of the hill turn right at the roundabout, signposted A486 Newcastle Emlyn. Continue along the A486 for over 2 miles, through the village of Pentrecwrt and up the steep hill. Shortly after at the T-junction, turn left...
by gypsycwtch | Mar 24, 2015 | Romantic
For the ultimate romantic bolthole it doesn’t get much better than this – your very own authentic gypsy wagon – a magical haven from everyday life. With no one to disturb you and nothing else around except the woodland , wildlife, and private eco-cabin at the top of your own valley, where the only hint of civilisation is a chapel in the far distance....
by gypsycwtch | Mar 17, 2015 | Green credentials
The Gypsy Cwtch is off-grid so you can come away happy in the thought that you don’t have to be tied to the essentials of modern day life. You’ll live your holiday more akin to Romany folk back in the day but still with the creature comforts we can’t do without. The woodburning stove (fuelled with wood from our farm) heats the gypsy wagon whilst cute battery fairy lights and candles provide a romantic glow. The eco-cabin has PV panels on the roof which generate just enough electricity for powering the fridge and lights. Hot showers can happen any tine with solar water heating and a gas boiler for back-up (just in case the weather hasn’t been it’s usual glorious sunshine). The Swedish compost loo (in the bathroom) is much like any other and there are no smells thanks to an in-built fan. All this is set in 40 acres of organic land where we grow our own veg and produce is nearly always available to...
by gypsycwtch | Mar 13, 2015 | Heritage
Contrary to popular belief, gypsies only began using waggons from the mid to late 19th century and would have earlier lived in tents, using carts to carry belongings. The Romany name for a gypsy waggon or caravan is a ‘vardo’. They were typically commissioned by a newly married couple who called upon a specialised coach-builder and collectively these made up the well-known, six types of waggon. Our ‘vardo’ was purchased in 2009 as a project in the making. It’s previous owner was unable to renovate the wagon as she hoped for and it came with very little history to paint a picture of it’s past and also it’s future in terms of honourable restoration. It is similar to a Burton in structure but less ornate and with unique features that can attribute it to no particular...
by gypsycwtch | Mar 10, 2015 | Where to eat
Discovering and sampling good food and drink is crucial to how much we enjoy a break away. Luckily for you and us, this area of Wales has some of the best producers known worldwide. Cheese in particular! Our bustling local market town of Newcastle Emlyn has it all, from gift shops to grocers. Besides two supermarkets and two indians, there is a bakery, deli, health-food shop, butchers, fishmongers, organic grocers and a surprising number of cafes and pubs to stop in after all that shopping or sightseeing. Tony’s Plaice fish and chip shop, Drefach-Felindre. Open every day 11.30am – 8pm except Sundays and Mondays. The Red Lion pub, Drefach-Felindre (Tel: 01559 371677) The Lamb Inn, Rhos (Tel: 01559 370055) Pachamama Bistro & Coffee Shop, Newcastle Emlyn (Tel: 01239...
