by Mary-Ann Nossent | 6 Mar 2016 | Uncategorized
We have just had a lovely email from Airbnb as it is our first year anniversary with them. During the year we have welcomed guests from 12 different cities, from Australia, Canada, USA, UK, France, Singapore, Germany and Spain! We think that’s something to...
by Mary-Ann Nossent | 27 Feb 2016 | Uncategorized
We were delighted to welcome Simon and his family who successfully bid for a holiday at Pen Y Garn Cottage in the Akzo Nobel Auction of Promises. We donated this holiday to support my son Max who works for Akzo Nobel and was chosen to be part of a team going to Nepal...
by Mary-Ann Nossent | 23 Feb 2016 | Uncategorized
There was certainly a lot of interest at the ‘open day’ event ‘at the Yard’ ‘on Saturday at Llandeilo. This looks to be a really exciting project and one I am sure our guests will be interested in visiting. There are plans to have both...
by Mary-Ann Nossent | 17 Feb 2016 | Uncategorized
I was joined by about 50 of my colleagues at the Carmarthenshire Tourism Association day on promoting walking and cycling holidays in Carmarthen in this Visit Wales Year of Adventure. Walking – The day started with a presentation from Chris Jones S4C’s...
by Mary-Ann Nossent | 10 Dec 2015 | Uncategorized
One of the reasons we bought en Y Garn in the first place was because it was so close to the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Once we moved we discovered that this jewel was one of a number here in Carmarthen. Here is a fantastic video showcasing the fantastic...
by Mary-Ann Nossent | 29 Nov 2015 | News
The aim at Pen Y Garn has been to enjoy the garden all year round. We have planted to get all year interest which is easier in the spring summer and autumn. Winter is much more of a challenge. Reading the Gardeners World Magazine this morning I was delighted to tick...
by Mary-Ann Nossent | 26 Nov 2015 | News
We were absolutely delighted to be awarded the Self Catering Accommodation of the Year Bronze award at the Carmarthenshire Tourism Association award ceremony last night. At the outset we have endeavoured to make our guests stay as lovely and as memorable as possible....
by Mary-Ann Nossent | 16 Oct 2015 | Uncategorized
If you are not up early enough to catch the stunning sunrises at Pen Y Garn, then you can always look at the sun setting a little later in the day
by Mary-Ann Nossent | 10 Oct 2015 | Uncategorized
Welcoming young children too! The fact that we had 3 different people wanting to come and stay at Pen Y Garn this coming week has confirmed that we do need to have another place to offer our lovely guests. We are delighted to announce that we will shortly be opening...
by maryann | 2 Sep 2015 | Uncategorized
There Our guests were delighted with their artisan food hamper which was all sourced from local producers. The wine and cheese came from Wrights Food Emporium at Llanarthne, the coffee and...
