| Coedmor-fach
was once part of a busy working farm, and has been transformed
into a quiet country retreat. The cottages are situated
on the slopes of the Teifi valley within a rich and
varied landscape with good local walking, fishing, cycling
and horse riding.
Lampeter
Coedmor-fach
Cottages are only 2 miles from the attractive market
and University town of Lampeter. The original name of
the town was Llanbedr Talybont Steffan, meaning "The
Church of Peter at the end of Stephen's Bridge".
The town grew around a small ecclesiastical settlement,
and by the 13th Century was a town of some significance
in the Teifi Valley, with a Royal Charter, castle, market
and fair. Part of the Manor of Lampeter, it thrived
as a commercial and market town serving the needs of
the rural community. The population was only 300 in
1728, but with the arrival of the College and the railway,
had reached 2000 by the late 19thC. The town was incorporated
as a Municipal Borough in the 1880's, and is now an
agricultural, commercial and University centre with
a unique history and strong sense of identity. The town
is the hub of a wide range of tourist attractions.
Retail
and food therapy
Discover individual
shops, many in business for several generations. Personal
service and customer satisfaction are still a priority.
All the shops are close to one another, offering a relaxed
and hassle free shopping experience. There are three
supermarkets and a great variety of pubs and eating
places. These will satisfy any craving for food and
drink, ranging from fish and chips, through good quality
pub fare, to more exotic international and oriental
cuisine.
University
of Wales Lampeter
The oldest
University in Wales was founded by Bishop Burgess of
St. David's in 1822. The University offers a mix of
traditional and modern courses, and is pioneering Internet
teaching. The extensive grounds are open to the public,
while the Old Building houses the unique Founder's Library
and the Chapel, a "must see" for visitors.
The University adds a unique cosmopolitan atmosphere
to the town.
Dylan
Thomas
Dylan Thomas
lived in Plas Gelli, Talsarn, during the war, where
he was inspired to write haunting poems such as "A
Winter's Tale". He often stayed in the Castle Hotel,
and spent hours walking the College grounds and singing
with the rugby team. He was involved in a sensational
trial in Lampeter Courtroom in March 1945.
Annual
events
Lampeter hosts
many annual events, including Lampeter Shears, Lampeter
Food Festival (both in July), Lampeter Stallion Show,
Carnival, Lampeter in Bloom, Agricultural Show, Women
in Tune Music Festival, Eisteddfod (all in August),
Firework Display (November), Town and Gown Christmas
fair, and Christmas Celebrations (both in December).
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