Why Godremamog Mill

	Why Godremamog Water Mill

	The mill nestles in peaceful seclusion in a remote West Wales valley surrounded by woodland. A mountain stream runs within feet of its mighty stone walls. Its huge water wheel still turns, silently marking the years as generations of dippers and wagtails raise their broods, while salmon spawn in the river.

This historic building was built in a valley already famous for a thousand years because of the Welsh legend, the 'Mabinogion', which records magical events by the Cych river. Many visitors say that they can still feel the enchantment at Godremamog today. The Lonely Planet has declared the Welsh Coastline the greatest region on Earth in 2012. Godremamog is an ideal base for exploring the wonderful beaches and mountains of West Wales. It is centrally placed between Carmarthen (the oldest town in Wales) and Cardigan. It's easy to tour Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion - you can see two counties from your kitchen window! The nearest beaches (Poppit Sands or Llangrannog) are 25 minutes drive away. The nearest castle (Newcastle Emlyn) is 15 minutes drive. The nearest wildlife reserve (Cilgerran) is 20 minutes drive.

There's lots to do for families, walkers, birdwatchers, cyclists and fishermen. Come and go as you please. "Cwtch up" in your cosy apartment. Explore the gardens, chill out in the summer house, watch the river from the pergolas in the garden. There are lovely walks directly from the mill. Although Capel Iwan village is just up the hill, you can't see another house from the mill and very few cars come through the valley. The gardens are filled with birdsong and the sound of rushing water.

Anglers: we are in the middle of the Teifi and Towi seatrout fishing area - Cenarth is 15 minutes drive and Natgaredig about 25 minutes drive. The salmon leap in Cenarth is amazing in November. Here at the mill, we have fishing rights over about 100 yards of the river - small salmon and trout swim in the Cych in the summer; in the winter, larger fish come here to spawn.

Cyclists: we are 30 minutes drive from the Brechfa Forest cycle trails. The roads around the mill, are challenging and quiet and the scenery is amazing.

Walkers: we are 25 minutes drive from the start of the Pembrokeshire Coastal path, with 186 miles of amazing scenery, voted the 2nd best coastline in the World by National Geographic Magazine. There is also the Ceredigion Coastal Path, the Preselli Mountains, the Teifi trail and many other wonderful walks to choose from, with plenty of friendly pubs and cafes to refresh yourselves on the way. Or leave the car and walk straight from the mill - the Mamog Valley is a little known gem, right here at Godremamog.

Birdwatchers: you will see lots of birds from your apartment window, including grey wagtails, dippers, woodpeckers, buzzards, even kingfishers and herons if you are lucky. The Teifi marshes nature reserve with its hides, cafe and water buffalo are 20 minutes drive away. Then there are the coastal paths and boat trips to places like Ramsey Island and Caldey Island. Visitors often make the trip to the red kite feeding station, where the displays are breathtaking.

Garden lovers: we'd love to show you around the mill gardens. There are many other beautiful gardens for you to visit including the Garden of Wales and Aberglasney. Rhododendrons are a wonderful sight in June and Picton Castle's display is breathtaking, while the great glasshouse at the Garden of Wales is amazing, even in Winter.

The River Cych (Welsh for hazel) is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and the mill is surrounded by the most beautiful scenery. Each month brings different flowers to the woods, hedgerows and gardens. Of course, we have taken steps to minimise our impact on this lovely environment.

The mill has been sympathetically converted into four spacious, fully central heated, self-contained apartments. It has been home to Sam & Chris Hogarth since 2005 and the comfortable mill apartments are under their personal care and attention.

Each apartment sleeps 4, so parties of 16 can be accommodated. Each has a double bedroom with the luxury of a four poster bed, a separate twin bedroom a lounge/diner, kitchen with full sized oven and hob, microwave, fridge and slim-line dishwasher, and a bathroom with a shower over the bath.

There is plenty of parking at the mill and you can drive right up to the porch to unload.