Nestled in the rolling, green Carmarthenshire countryside is a peaceful cottage that for the last 15 years or so has been owned by one Prince Charles. It is here that he stays each time he visits Wales, including his annual stay with Camilla each summer, meaning it will soon be the Welsh home of the King and Queen.
Inside, the cottage has been beautifully restored by Welsh traders using traditional methods. Read more about the royal family here. The property is located just outside the pretty village of Myddfai, near Llandovery, and is actually made up of three cottages, a Grade-II listed barn and a main house. The buildings are set in the centre of 192 acres of beautiful rolling countryside.
Charles' Duchy of Cornwall estate purchased Llwynywermod in 2007 on behalf of the prince, after he had spent 40 years searching for the perfect home in Wales. The purchase cost £1.2m. The original owner of the house from the 13th or 14th century, William Williams, was related to Anne Boleyn. The smaller houses on the estate are available to rent when Charles and Camilla are not using them, but prices can be pretty high. A one-week stay would set you back between £1,000 and £3,000 depending on the time of year.
After purchasing the property, Charles oversaw extensive renovations, which he insisted were done sustainably and locally wherever possible. All materials for the renovations were from small local business in Carmarthenshire, and local traders were also selected. All of the heating and hot water for the farm comes from a wood-chip boiler. There is also a tank for rainwater storage. Some of the extensive gardens are used to grow vegetables and produce, with the royal pair reportedly keen on growing plants themselves.
The large dining room in the main house can host a number of guests. The features are made to match the original, with wooden beams exposed across most of the ceilings.
Inside there are plenty of traditional log fireplaces and burners, and the furniture compliments the classic design of the farmhouse. The majority of the property's furnishings are made from dark wood to match the original features. Charles and Camilla spend time at the idyllic farmhouse each summer, as well as shorter stays over the years. Each time the couple have an official engagement in Wales, they stay at Llwynywermod.
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