Area G - The Heartland
Some say that the 'real Wales' is found in the rugged scenery of the Cambrian Mountains, dotted with traditional hill farms and small rural communities. Tregaron, the smallest town in the county of Ceredigion, has an appealing frontier feeling with miles of empty hills beyond in one direction and the vast Cors Caron wetland in another. Nearby is Strata Florida Abbey, a 12th century Cistercian monastery, its graveyard the burial place of many Welsh princes. In the hills behind, the extraordinary landscape of the Teifi Pools, five lakes amid craggy rocks, one of them the source of the River Teifi.
The sparsely populated countryside is a great area for walking and fishing. Home to a wonderful wildlife, red kites are always to be seen and otters and polecats live in the nature reserve of Cors Caron.
To the north are the uplands of the Ystwyth and Rheidol rivers, with the restored landscape walks at Hafod, the overwhelming waterfalls of Devil's Bridge and the forest recreation centre of Bwlch Nant yr Arian. This has a red kite feeding station offering spectacular views of dozens of red kites at one time circling overhead. There are also waymarked walking trails and some of the best mountain bike trails in Britain.
Holiday Cottages in The Heartland
Rainbow 3
A warm welcome awaits you at Rainbow Cottages in the heart of Carmarthenshire amidst rolling hills where Red Kites...Sleeps: 4 £325 to £595 per week
Bat Cottage
Get away from the rush of modern life and come and relax in our cosy cottage for two in the stunning Welsh...Sleeps: 2 £130 - £195 per week
Hawthorn Cottage Studio
Hawthorn Cottage Studio Flat, in Abermule is a self contained, one bedroom annex, sleeping 2, ideally situated for...Sleeps: 2 £145 - £175 per week
Cae Madog Barn
Cae Madog is a beautiful 19th Century converted barn nestled in the Twymyn valley, with breathtaking views over the...Sleeps: 12 £375 - £995 per week
Troedyrhiw
Troedyrhiw is a traditional Welsh farmhouse and a must for anyone seeking peace and tranquillity with unspoilt scenery...Sleeps: 5 £295 - £545 per week
Tanybryn
Tanybryn (meaning 'on the brow of the hill') is a secret almost forgotten. Originally a Welsh farm house and empty for...Sleeps: 5 £295 - £495 per week
Things to do in The Heartland
Devil’s Bridge
Devil’s Bridge is a village in the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains 12 miles from Aberystwyth which is famous for...
Strata Florida Abbey
Strata Florida (‘Vale of Flowers’) is located in a picturesque valley and is the site of a 12th century Cistercian...