Still in Wales

[cremedemonthe]

Right, Llangadog property wasn't right for us so we swanned off to Herefordshire instead, property there looked promising but again there were problems with it (thank god for on line £3 deed searches)
So, now we are back in Wales looking for a place, what is Tregaron like and surrounding countryside?
Are there post offices, vets, feed merchants,doctors,chemists, riding schools or livery stables, bridlepaths and footpaths round the surrounding countryside?
Are there any Saddlers in that area?
Is broadband good here?
Thanks for any info, Oz

 

[Annagain]

I'm not sure about the horsey side of life in Tregaron (all I know is they have trotting races there) but it's a nice little market town with all the amenities to go with it. Lampeter and Aberystwyth are not too far away for bigger requirements - they're even putting an M&S in Aber!

 

[Lanky Loll]

Yep get practising your harness making skills for Tregaron CrosshillPacers may be able to shed more light.

 

[cremedemonthe]

Yep get practising your harness making skills for Tregaron CrosshillPacers may be able to shed more light.

Thanks, yes trotters are all I could find locally too, there seems to be a chap making the harness in the area so he probably has all the trade which suits me as mostly I will be manufacturing.
Thanks for your replies, I'm driving up there and back from Surrey this Sunday to have a look at a property.
Oz

 

[Annagain]

You won't have the problem of urban sprawl there, that I can guarantee. It's a good 20 miles to Aber and as I said they're only just getting an M&S there so they're not about to take over the world. I believe there's a nice cross country course somewhere near Tregaron - maybe out towards Aberaeron? - which suggests there must be a decent horsey population in the area.

 

[cremedemonthe]

You won't have the problem of urban sprawl there, that I can guarantee. It's a good 20 miles to Aber and as I said they're only just getting an M&S there so they're not about to take over the world. I believe there's a nice cross country course somewhere near Tregaron - maybe out towards Aberaeron? - which suggests there must be a decent horsey population in the area.

Thanks, some of the neighbours seem to have stables from what I can determine on google maps, so that's a good start!

 

[Archangel]

I've Pm'd you with a couple of properties (sorry 2 messages as links didn't work).

 

[cremedemonthe]

I've Pm'd you with a couple of properties (sorry 2 messages as links didn't work).

Thanks, got them

 

[JillA]

I lived and worked near Aberystwyth for 10 years to 1986, and although the university has become more equine since then, I found there were very limited opportunities for horses and their owners. I moved to Shropshire for that reason - fledgling Riding Club which wasn't well supported, no hunting to speak of, no underlying organisation just a lot of owners pootling around doing their own thing. Might well have changed by now, but you are right to do your research first.

 

[ChwaraeTeg]

We live in Pembrokeshire. It is beautiful and fabulous beaches nearby - plus a cross country course for hire near Fishguard. Plenty of shows , point-to-point, all sorts . Might be worth finding a Facebook page - Horse shows and events Pembrokeshire/ Carmarthenshire - or google equestrian scene, Pembrokeshire - http://www.pembrokeshirebridleways.org.uk/Events

""Are there post offices, vets, feed merchants,doctors,chemists, riding schools or livery stables, bridlepaths and footpaths round the surrounding countryside?
Are there any Saddlers in that area?
Is broadband good here?
Thanks for any info, Oz""

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Feed store x 2 near us , 1 mile and 4 miles away. Both deliver free. GPs PO and chemist 5 miles at St Davids (very good surgery), a few livery yards around, tack and saddlers 16/20 miles away. Views to die for not enough bridleways in our area, but there are one or 2, plus beaches and an old airfield

broadband in hit and miss depending on providers, but not too bad in our area. Mobile signal is the same , but not good where we live. We spent a few weekends here before making the move.
Wishing you every success,
Teg

 

[Annagain]

We live in Pembrokeshire. It is beautiful and fabulous beaches nearby - plus a cross country course for hire near Fishguard. Plenty of shows , point-to-point, all sorts . Might be worth finding a Facebook page - Horse shows and events Pembrokeshire/ Carmarthenshire - or google equestrian scene, Pembrokeshire - http://www.pembrokeshirebridleways.org.uk/Events

""Are there post offices, vets, feed merchants,doctors,chemists, riding schools or livery stables, bridlepaths and footpaths round the surrounding countryside?
Are there any Saddlers in that area?
Is broadband good here?
Thanks for any info, Oz""

""
Feed store x 2 near us , 1 mile and 4 miles away. Both deliver free. GPs PO and chemist 5 miles at St Davids (very good surgery), a few livery yards around, tack and saddlers 16/20 miles away. Views to die for not enough bridleways in our area, but there are one or 2, plus beaches and an old airfield

broadband in hit and miss depending on providers, but not too bad in our area. Mobile signal is the same , but not good where we live. We spent a few weekends here before making the move.
Wishing you every success,
Teg

Pembs is my favourite place on earth, St Davids and Solva in particular. Plan on retiring there when they finally let me in about 30 years time!

Well worth a look down that way, Oz although house prices are a little higher in Pembs than Ceredigion.

 

[ChwaraeTeg]

http://www.yell.com/s/saddlers+and+harness+makers-dyfed.html

I know of a gorgeous place with outbuildings and 28 acres , fabulous sea views in Goodwick area (near Fishguard) £525,ooo or another but nearer St Davids - walking distance to sea house with 7 acres ,wooden stables, barn, tackroom, stone outbuilding , 1.5 mile from village - about £375,ooo (but not sure, will check if interested)

 

[Annagain]

This is my favourite. Walking distance to St Davids but not a huge amount of land
http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/de...d5347f23df2eccdb26adde83e#45i7BM34Jwdu4E4j.97

These look great too.
http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/17707598?search_identifier=b02939fd5347f23df2eccdb26adde83e
http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/de...d5347f23df2eccdb26adde83e#msy6XAMVPZgHqq6w.97

All a bit on the expensive side though!

 

[ChwaraeTeg]

They all have that WOW factor don't they
You are right about the price though Annagain - rather expensive

 

[Annagain]

They all have that WOW factor don't they
You are right about the price though Annagain - rather expensive

When I win the lottery.......
Which will be never seeing as I don't play it.

 

[cremedemonthe]

Pembs is my favourite place on earth, St Davids and Solva in particular. Plan on retiring there when they finally let me in about 30 years time!

Well worth a look down that way, Oz although house prices are a little higher in Pembs than Ceredigion.

Fraid they are out of my price range!
But nice all the same.
I'll give you feedback on the one I'm looking at on Sunday, there's a barn/work on the land/garden, I need to see if that can be renovated and transformed in to a secure,vermin free saddlery workshop with power.
I have nearly 30 years of saddlery workshop fittings, leather, machinery, tools and textiles to move!
Oz

 

[SJP]

Hi, we spent 2 years looking for a smallholding in mid Wales and eventually bought one near Aberaeron. We haven't moved in yet because it's a big renovation project but it is a lovely area. It's a very horsey area, real Welsh Pony and Cob country. We have a vets practice, an agricultural merchant and a large competition yard all within 5 minutes. The most beautiful coast and beaches only a few minutes drive away and lots of footpaths. Tregaron is a few more miles in land, parts are very pretty and Lampeter isn't far away for more shops. It's a truly beautiful, friendly and welcoming part of Wales. If you're on Facebook there is a great page called Ceredigion smallholders. Good luck with your search.

 

[cremedemonthe]

Hi, we spent 2 years looking for a smallholding in mid Wales and eventually bought one near Aberaeron. We haven't moved in yet because it's a big renovation project but it is a lovely area. It's a very horsey area, real Welsh Pony and Cob country. We have a vets practice, an agricultural merchant and a large competition yard all within 5 minutes. The most beautiful coast and beaches only a few minutes drive away and lots of footpaths. Tregaron is a few more miles in land, parts are very pretty and Lampeter isn't far away for more shops. It's a truly beautiful, friendly and welcoming part of Wales. If you're on Facebook there is a great page called Ceredigion smallholders. Good luck with your search.

Thank you

 

[cremedemonthe]

Off to see a property tomorrow, already have friends up that way wanting to come for a visit to learn how to make saddlery and I haven't even bought anywhere yet!
Better make sure the workshop's large enough then if I'm going to be teaching leatherwork!
Oz

 

[Crosshill Pacers]

Good luck today

Lankly Loll is right - BIG harness racing area. Three meetings there a year, in August a 3 day festival which draws a lot of visitors to the town and surrounding B&Bs/holidays cottages. Not far to Aberystwyth (windy back roads in that part of the country but certainly manageable for trailers & lorries) which has your bigger supermarkets, better road to Lampeter where there's an exceptional equine vet practice.

Hunting certainly is big over there; the country heading east to Powys over the Devil's Staircase is fantastic for riding/walking and they have had joint meets with my local pack the last few seasons.

Look, it's remote. My parents live 19 miles from Tregaron and it takes them 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there and they know the road well! It's VERY Welsh-speaking and a lot of people don't speak English to you even if you don't speak Welsh. But it's a beautiful part of the country with plenty of character about it.

Let us know how you get on,

Sarah

 

[cremedemonthe]

Thanks, just getting ready to leave,

 

[Gem Gill]

I live in Aberystwyth, search Ceredigion on horseback for a massive pdf of rides!! Celaeron big dressage place and the riding club is active in my opinion but I'm a transport less furry pony rider so might not be what you're looking for �� good luck its a great place to live

 

[cremedemonthe]

One down and loads to go, nice cottage but much work needed to get the barn ship shape and turned in to a working saddlery workshop so may not be the best one but we have lots to look at yet

 

[cremedemonthe]

Currently looking in the Llanarth area

 

[SJP]

Now that's a lovely area!

 

[cremedemonthe]

Thanks, looking for places and footpaths I can walk the dogs off lead now, I hope to go up to look at 4 properties Saturday week, just trying to find somewhere cheapish to stay, no travel lodges up there!

 

[TTK]

Tregaron is nice enough but really is the back end of beyond - you can't get anywhere from there. Like JillA, I moved to Shropshire to get a bit of horsey stuff to do. Also, if you have a chronic health condition, beware of the Welsh NHS, treatment can be very hard to get - another reason I moved.

However, in & around Tregaron, there are quite a few endurance people and a few bridleways but as they mostly go into the high moors (which are wonderful) so not really a goer in winter. Can be a bit midgey if you are too near water and Tregaron is on a marsh area of course.

As per my previous post, why not look in East Radnorshire (Powys) as there is a ton of horsey stuff and it's a bit more civilised (expect flaming from Ceridigion people here).

Edited to say, if you want dog walking, then Radnorshire is your place with the Radnor forest and Offas Dyke, you will never be short of somewhere to walk.

 

[cremedemonthe]

Tregaron is nice enough but really is the back end of beyond - you can't get anywhere from there. Like JillA, I moved to Shropshire to get a bit of horsey stuff to do. Also, if you have a chronic health condition, beware of the Welsh NHS, treatment can be very hard to get - another reason I moved.

However, in & around Tregaron, there are quite a few endurance people and a few bridleways but as they mostly go into the high moors (which are wonderful) so not really a goer in winter. Can be a bit midgey if you are too near water and Tregaron is on a marsh area of course.

As per my previous post, why not look in East Radnorshire (Powys) as there is a ton of horsey stuff and it's a bit more civilised (expect flaming from Ceridigion people here).

Edited to say, if you want dog walking, then Radnorshire is your place with the Radnor forest and Offas Dyke, you will never be short of somewhere to walk.

Thank you, off to investigate via google maps!

 

[Annagain]

Tregaron is nice enough but really is the back end of beyond - you can't get anywhere from there. Like JillA, I moved to Shropshire to get a bit of horsey stuff to do. Also, if you have a chronic health condition, beware of the Welsh NHS, treatment can be very hard to get - another reason I moved.

However, in & around Tregaron, there are quite a few endurance people and a few bridleways but as they mostly go into the high moors (which are wonderful) so not really a goer in winter. Can be a bit midgey if you are too near water and Tregaron is on a marsh area of course.

As per my previous post, why not look in East Radnorshire (Powys) as there is a ton of horsey stuff and it's a bit more civilised (expect flaming from Ceridigion people here).

Edited to say, if you want dog walking, then Radnorshire is your place with the Radnor forest and Offas Dyke, you will never be short of somewhere to walk.

The NHS thing is utter rubbish. Yes it has its issues in Wales, but no more than in England (or Scotland for that matter). Wales is better for some things and worse for some things but saying "beware of the Welsh NHS" is nothing less than irresponsible scaremongering. The Tories (or rather the Daily Mail on their behalf) did a great job of terrifying people with this in the run up to the general election and it's frightening how many people just accept it as fact rather than looking at the issues themselves.

 

[JillA]

But I have a friend there with chronic back pain, as also does her son. Son was operated on in Carmarthen and ended up worse - Gobowen could sort both but because it is over the border they can't get funding. And friends tell me Bronglais in Aberystwyth is under threat of being downgraded, leaving the nearest 24 hr A & E well over an hour away. That isn't scaremongering, the health funding went into free prescriptions for all and you can't have the penny and the bun. Wales might have similar problems to England but is it smaller so less choice.