May at Coedmor Fach

Another month in lockdown…but we can’t complain with such glorious weather and stunning views. We’ve continued staying close to home enjoying our gardens and meadows.

Meadow View
Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly
Wild Irises

We’ve also been busy with decorating Woodpecker Cottage and renovating the bathroom.

Bathroom renovations for Woodpecker Cottage.

Shopping for new furnishings has all had to be done online, but thankfully we have managed to get most things we need delivered. We’ve invested in quality Egyptian cotton bedding for a touch of luxury and it’s been great fun choosing the decor. Can’t wait to get the decorating finished and get the rooms dressed so we can take some new pictures!

It has been a frustrating month for everyone with limits on travel and seeing loved ones. Here in Wales, restrictions have been extra severe as we had to stay very local. So we’ve not been able to explore all the amazing places around us yet. We are, however, making the most of our location which is a constant delight to us. If you wake up early, you are rewarded with some remarkable sights.

Sunrise over the Cambrian Mountains viewed from our meadow.

On clear days you can see the Cambrian Mountains in the distance which is magical and there is often mist in the valley below us which gradually lifts as the sun rises.

Misty May Morning
Our neighbours in the meadow below.

The views are enchanting at any time of day and we have had another month of unbelievable sunshine and summer temperatures. ?

Even Ziggy appreciates the views (or had he just seen a hare in the meadow)?

It has even been warm enough for BBQs and dinner in the garden this month.

Dinner with a View

Then to round off the evening, a glorious sunset.

Happily, we are going to be allowed more freedom in June – we have to continue to stay local, but we are allowed to drive to go for a walk so we can start visiting some of the beautiful spaces around us. Can’t wait to share them with you!

April at Coedmor Fach

Spring has arrived with a flourish of colour! All the trees are coming to life and flowers are exploding into bloom. It is always my favourite season, but this year, living at Coedmor Fach I feel so much more connected to nature and the changes happening around us. We’re still in lockdown so we’re making the most of our immediate surroundings.

The weather in April has been wonderful

The weather has continued to be amazing with temperatures even hitting the low 20s. Such a shame that we couldn’t have guests here to enjoy it! The gardens are starting to get more colour too with some beautiful flowers blossoming.

Mountain Cornflower
Bleeding Heart
Azaleas

Our beech tree drive has really come to life! The leaves have turned it into a beautiful green tree tunnel – the perfect welcoming entrance to the cottages. It’s not quite as dramatic as The Dark Hedges but we love it. We counted 51 trees on the left hand side – and we haven’t counted the other side yet…?

It is a photographer’s paradise here with so many photo-opportunities every day. We have gorgeous landscapes and wild flowers in abundance.

Tick Tock
Dramatic Skies
So many shades of green

April has been full of sun and colour and surprisingly warm enough for sundowners and picnics in the meadow after a hard day of decorating the cottages.

A perfect end to an April day watching the Sunset from the meadow.

We can’t wait to see what May has in store ?