England goes into lockdown as Wales is liberated from its ‘firecracker’ there really isn’t a better time to explore and make the most of what Wales has to offer.

Whether you’re looking to relax and unwind or uncover some hidden gems, you’ll find what you’re looking for in the untouched beauty of South West Wales.

Carmarthenshire is raw, rugged and jam-packed full of world class food, drink and endless places to explore – making for a trip to remember.

Apples are very in season and we have an abundance in the old tree in the back garden. With lockdown, and John’s sweet tooth, we decided to give this recipe a go, courtesy of Food to Love.

When you think of the holiday season I suspect you’ll be thinking about long hot summer days with hours spent lazing on the beach. We believe that even the coldest season can be a great time to indulge yourself in a holiday, especially somewhere as beautiful as West Wales.

In case you needed convincing, or added inspiration, we have put together why we believe that winter holidays can trump the Summer season!

Everything looks beautiful when covered in white

It feels somewhat bizarre writing an Autumn blog on the hottest September day since 1911. It is 26 degrees celsius here on the farm and the sun is beating down on the lavender and the swallows don’t know if they’re heading south for the winter or staying another week.