by John Brooks | Jun 20, 2024 | dogs, family, Uncategorized
Summer has finally arrived on the farm and our wildlife area is coming on a treat. At the bottom of the Glyn Valley, two fields below the cottages, we’ve created a nature reserve fenced off from the horses. Guests are welcome to visit but please keep dogs on a lead on...
by John Brooks | Oct 9, 2021 | Brecon Beacons, dogs, Mountains, National Trust, Shiatsu, Uncategorized, walking
I have a tee shirt with the inscription “Up a mountain, down a beer” which, for me, describes a perfect day out but there are variations. Emma and Neil, who stayed in our Sugar Loaf cottage in early autumn, downed a Welsh whisky before going up the highest mountain in...
by John Brooks | Sep 22, 2021 | dogs, events, family, heritage, Sand and Sea, Uncategorized, walking
Black Rock picnic site on the banks of the Severn Estuary at Portskewett is a special place and I am indebted to our first European guests since Covid restrictions were lifted for reminding me just how special. Brecht and Stephanie arrived from Belgium, after all the...
by Welsh Marches | Sep 14, 2021 | dogs, events, family, heritage, National Trust, Shiatsu, Tintern Abbey, Uncategorized, walking
Young couple Katy and Cian had their first holiday after lockdown in the Sugar Loaf with 4-month-old baby Dylan and their beagle Hazel. They come from Croydon in south London and immediately enjoyed the peace and tranquillity that the Glyn Valley and this part of...
by John Brooks | Aug 9, 2021 | Bristol, dogs, events, family, Sand and Sea, Surfing
The Smith family from York were riding the crest of a holiday wave when they visited in July. They were blessed with fine summer weather which Jo and Richard, son Jacob 18 and Lydia 13 made the absolute best of. They were surprised just how much family activity they...
by John Brooks | Jul 20, 2020 | dogs, Uncategorized
Welsh Marches Cottages at Upper Glyn Farm was closed for almost 4 months due to the COVID 19 lockdown in Wales but this week (11/7/2020) we welcomed back our first guests – Emma and James Walker with baby Carys, and Raposa their dog. The couple stayed with us...
