Home from Home at the Farmhouse

Some guests say it’s in the middle of nowhere… but owner Morfydd Jones prefers to call it “very central”…

It is The Farmhouse at Lochmeyler, a B&B with a remarkable history – and an impressive present too.

This labour of love for Morfydd and her late husband, Glyn, who passed away nine years ago, is just to the north of Llandeloy.

It has the beautiful quietness that goes with being in the middle of nowhere but it definitely is central if you’re wanting to visit Newgale, Solva, St Davids, Porthgain and Fishguard.

It’s also popular as a stopping-off point for ferry travellers going to and from Ireland.

But three decades ago the farm buildings here were derelict. Their transformation is a tribute to the hard work and perseverance of Morfydd and Glyn.

Originally from Ceredigion, Glyn worked his way up from being a young farm labourer and agricultural student to having a farm of his own.

Buying Lochmeyler was the biggest step for him and his Pembrokeshire-born wife. There was a lot of land but it was not in good condition and the house and other buildings were more or less falling down. The Joneses were not put off and not only established a farm with a dairy herd of 100-plus cows but also renovated and developed a home for themselves and a top-quality B&B business.

Today Morfydd’s daughter, Margo, looks after two holiday cottages next-door to the B&B, and her son-in-law, Matthew, has taken on the mantle – and the tough job – of running the farm with its herd of 250 cows.

A stay at The Farmhouse – with Morfydd’s wonderful cooked breakfasts and genuine hospitality – really is like being at a home away from home.

More information: www.TheFarmhouseLochmeyler.co.uk

Bookings: www.booking.com