The views are spectacular. Dylan Thomas' Boathouse lies just out of view on the above photo. The only sounds are birdsong, the gentle lapping sounds of the estuary and the distant bleating of sheep on the surrounding farms. For this city girl, it was a welcome slice of paradise. The streets are narrow, picturesque, colourful and mainly Georgian in it's architecture, my absolute favourite.
The green house above is on the market for a cool £350K ($550K). Dylan Thomas was a frequent visitor to the house as his parents lived there in the 1940s and 50s. Dylan's father died there in 1953, followed shortly after by Dylan who died in New York later that same year. Dylan's wake was held in the kitchen of the house. Georgain design, history and a great location. What more could you want. Directly opposite the house is Brown's Hotel ....
Over the last few years Brown's has gone through a few change of hands. After Welsh Assembly Government funding, the hotel has now been re-born into a boutique hotel and bar. Most notably, the bar has been refurbished to look exactly as it did when Dylan drank there, copiously!
Lots of cosy reading corners, a warm welcome, great company and inviting lunch menu. For those who know me it doesn't take much more than that to make me a very happy traveller. We are not the only ones who love this place. Notable visitors have been President Jimmy Carter, Katherine Hepburn, Richard Burton and Pierce Brosnan.
What a great day we had. Although it was grey and overcast, nothing could detract from how wonderful this rural haven is. Thanks for the invite guys!
Wow, that looks fab.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great day out Ann. Made me realise how much I have been hibernating this winter.
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DI! I just saw this new post pop up! What a lovely tour my friend! I literally feel the chill and excitement of being there with you! I too love this style of architecture, but mostly the quaint village feel with the lake nearby. Dylan Thomas certainly had a haven to inspire his works.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to see you back in blogland, posting! Enjoy all your travels sweet friend! Anita
Hi Anita,
DeleteI have been such a lazy blogger. I have lost my bloggy mojo but with the change in weather and some wonderful inspiration like yesterday, I'll be back.
Great to see you, as always.
Much love
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Your life is just one holliday !!! hahahahaahaha...love from me....xxx...
ReplyDeleteDarling Ria,
DeleteSometimes it doesn't feel like it. It's been so grey and gloomy here month after month, I think I have a touch of S.A.D :-)
Much love
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Now there’s an idea. you’ve certainly given me food for thought. The bar snacks sound and look very appetising.
ReplyDeleteStrange, we’ve never been there, perhaps it’s time to change that and Brown’s Hotel sounds just the place to try out.
You would love it Friko, all that literary atmosphere, right up your street.
DeleteKeep warm dear friend. There is more cold coming this week.
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IWhat a lovely day. We did not visit Laughame on our tour of Wales. It looks warm and yummy in the pub of the hotel! Our favorite memories of Wales include all the beautiful pubs with delicious food and micro beers. Our guide, a lovely gentleman from St Brides super Ely, knew all the best places!
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteSt. Brides is a stones throw from us. I haven't been there for years. From what I remember, there are good country pubs out that way.
Thanks for visiting me.
Di
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To walk down those streets would be amazing. Thanks for the lovely views.
ReplyDeleteHi RL,
DeleteIt was like stepping back in time, just 50 years, but lovely. This village inspired the "A Childs Christmas in Wales" story. I can see why.
Have a great weekend.
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What an outing - you are so lucky to have so many interesting places to visit. As majestic as mountains, ocean and forests may be they don't capture my interest the way that history, and literary history especially, do.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. I too love the mountains and oceans, but these walls hold memories. I am sure if you stood in the street at midnight you could hear voices. Not in a weird "I need therapy" sort of way, but in an historical sort of way.
DeleteI need a cup of tea I think :-)
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Good morning dearest DI!
ReplyDeleteIt was great to come here yesterday and be refreshed; I could almost feel the coolness of the air in this village and landscape you have shared! THANK YOU for coming on by to see me; yes, the journey on earth is an interesting one, giving us glimpses, and I mean GLIMPSES of what seems to be our potential, wanting to burst like a bud tightly closed, waiting for spring to open it up. You are SO RIGHT about taking in all through the senses. As a teacher of writing in French and English, I have always encouraged my students to use their senses and to record what they take in, for later use in their writing. But a busy life has slowed me down from doing the same. However, I am now prioritizing my real passions and including that into my writing life. I will be making some adjustments as to how I blog, but not to soon; I need practice!
Enjoy your day taking in and letting out all the beauty around you! Anita
Oh Anita,
Delete"Glimpses" is exactly right. Sometimes it seems so intangible and all we are allowed are brief glimpses. Like meditation, so easily broken by outside influence.
Have a great weekend.
Di
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Oh how absolutely lovely. I would lose myself in such a place. Thank you for sharing this journey. You've added another place to my dreams. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteBlissful tidings,
Sandra
Thanks for taking me along on this adventure - it looks like a dream. I'm all too human, sitting here in sunny Texas longing for a place somewhere in the British Isles... You know, in the country, by the sea, with a castle or two in the neighborhood... with characters out of Jane Austen to visit with on rainy days. And, of course, martinis with Mr. Bond when he's in town.
ReplyDeleteDi, this s absolutely charming. I love little towns like this. The history must seep from the walls and the streets,and oh the tales they could tell.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a wonderful day with family. I hope that all else is well, how is your new wp project?
I have been so, so busy these last two months and I will not come up for air as they say until April. Goodness where does the time go?
I am waiting for a free minute to email you an catch up! I hope that you are taking care of yourself!
xoxo Elizabeth
So fantastic to see you at my place, dear friend!! You bring me joy!
ReplyDeleteYes...we are so in need of sun and warmth these days, but there was another round of ice and snow this morning...I hear the cardinal singing now though, and bunnies are hopping around the yard...
The sun is trying to peek through...
But your post, the images, the history and Thomas' passionate poetry...I am right there with you! So lovely...
in ANY weather! :)
And I don't know how I could choose just one thing one that menu....it all looks so good...
Stay warm and hopeful, dearest...Spring is just around the corner! :) (I hope...heee...)
Much love to you,
- Irina