Here’s an inside look at grazing practices on our farm in the Brecon Beacons. Regenerative farming in action means (in short)not only looking after soil health or sustaining the soils but actively regenerating the life force within them. No fertiliser, ploughing or concentrates allows the natural equilibrium and microbiome of the soil to be repaired. It takes time, patience and no small amount of faith to stick your head above the parapet and join the vanguard of doing things a little differently. It makes sense for our wallets, the future of the farm and the health of our livestock and the soil. After all, no soil = no farm. It all begins and ends with the soil. On the bleakest of days (and there are some bleak ones at the moment) we take heart and pride in the fact that we’re regenerating the health of the farm for future generations. Whether or not future generations will be able to afford to inherit the farm is another matter for another post. #britishfarming #backbritishfarming #enoughisenough #farmerslife #farmersguardian #farmerswife #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #regeneration #regen #breconbeacons

Wish you were here? Well, you could be! We have last minute availability from today until 4th October 2024. Book now at www.breconbeaconsescapes.co.uk or message me directly for the very best deals! All breaks booked between now and 1st December have, as standard, 10% off on top of our already discounted rate when you book direct with us. We’ll look forward to welcoming you once more at Waun Yscir, a home from home. And that hot tub 😍 #breconbeaconsescapes #breconbeacons #breconholidays #breconbeaconsnationalpark #ukholidays #walesholidays #visitwales #visituk #staycation #getaway #weekendgetaway

Now taking wedding bookings for 2025! River Meadow Flower Farm, based on our farm in Merthyr Cynog, provides the finest chemical-free, seasonal flowers for weddings, funerals and events. We currently have availability from May-August 2025 and look forward to receiving any enquiries. Please see our website www.rivermeadowflowerfarm.co.uk for an indication of prices (please allow up to 10% increase in prices for next year) We can cater for small weddings in the Brecon area ☺️

A great (and dry!) day at the office, bringing water to our girls who are happily munching away outside 🐄 Our outdoor grazing system has been pushed to its limits this year due to the abysmal weather; we’ve had no choice but to bring our cattle into the sheds at times but, most of the time, they’ve been outside, just as nature intended 👍🏻 #farminglife #britishfarming #welshfarming #outdoorreared #freerange #naturefriendlyfarming #cattle #nofarmersnofood #backbritishfarming

What a workout! Here we are rolling out bales of homemade hay on top of grass that’s been shut off to livestock since July last year. Now our cattle, who’ve mostly overwintered outside, will tuck in happily to this most natural fodder. We’re trying to keep our cattle out all year round, on a mob grazing and deferred winter grass system, so that we can eradicate our use of artificial feed (expensive, imported from countries where deforestation is a huge problem) and our girls love being outside too 🥰

Welcoming our oh-so-sweet Teddy Bear Romney sheep to the farm this month 🐑 (The white-faced sheep in the foreground, surrounded by Beulah Speckle sheep) Originating in Kent this breed of sheep are native to the UK and have a reputation for converting grass into yummy meat. This is especially important for us as we don’t feed our sheep supplementary feed (which is also frightfully expensive and often made up of imported grains sourced from countries where deforestation is a huge problem) Here’s hoping these little beauties fit right in here 🤞🏻 #farmers #britishfarming #backbritishfarming #romneysheep #nativebreeds #nativesheep

Recently we bid a fond farewell to our lovely Charolais bull. He was fairly renowned for being a gentle, magnificent-looking giant. Since we’ve embarked on our adventure towards regenerative/sustainable farming his breed simply doesn’t fit with the future of our farm. We’re looking to keep cattle out all year, rather than housing them over winter. This means we don’t have to feed/bed them every day, they’re self-sufficient on grass (which is more plentiful thanks to mob and rotational grazing and no fertiliser-yes, really!!). It also means we no longer need to muck out sheds and then spend days spreading muck back onto the fields as the cattle will have already done that. Furthermore it means our cattle need to be super hardy to cope with our weather up in the hills. Continental breeds simply can’t cut it. So, we now have an Aberdeen Angus bull who is currently being ‘introduced’ 😉 to our ladies so we can start the transition to an Angus herd ☺️ We’ll keep you posted on our progress…! #sustainablefarming #nativebreeds #theoldwaysarethebest #itallcomesfullcircle #traditionalfarming #breconbeacons #backbritishfarming

Thankfully it’s cooler and wetter now so we’re not having to rely so heavily on IBC containers full of water to help our cattle cool down and hydrate! What a view we’ve got from the top of our ground ❤️ #breconbeacons #farminglife #cattle

Goodness gracious we’ve got some thirst cattle at the moment! We’re making sure our cows and calves have plenty of water in this hot weather 🥵 I don’t think they’ve ever been so happy to see us! #breconbeacons #backbritishfarming

Late spring is always heralded by the arrival of the majestic Hyacinthoides non-scripta (English Bluebells to use the common name). This native flower has graced the woodlands of these isles since time immemorial and don’t they look glorious? #bluebell #bluebellwoods #nativeflowers #greatbritain #breconbeacons #countrylife #countryliving

Brecon Beacons forever ❤️ #breconbeacons #breconbeaconsnationalpark #dontchange #dontchangeforanyone #sillybillys

Our first steaks from our own cow 😍 He was killed at 25 months in our local butchers’ abattoir in Talgarth @wjgeorgebutchers He didn’t travel far to a factory-style killing plant or get stressed by the sheer enormity of it all. Small, independent, local abattoirs run by butchers and families are so crucial to maintaining high animal welfare right to the very end. It’s the least we can do for them. Sadly, we have lost many of our small, local abattoirs due to endless red tape and competition from huge and cheaply run factory-style abattoirs. It’s so important to support the ones we have left. Also, the steaks were lovely 😋 #homegrownfood #welshbeef #freerange #smallbusiness #familyfarm #regenerativeagriculture #supportlocal

Yikes! It’s feeling real now 💐 River Meadow Flower Farm is almost ready to launch for our first ever season selling flowers grown on our farm in Merthyr Cynog. 🚫 Chemicals 🚫 Peat 🚫 Floral foam. Do follow us on Insta and Facebook at @rivermeadowflowerfarm and let us know if you’d be interested in truly sustainable, Welsh grown blooms! Diolch x

And so it begins…Lambing 2023. We lamb all our ewes outside. We find they’re healthier, less stressed and so are we! With the failing of the light, our day is done and we can get a good night’s sleep. This is so crucial during the endurance race that is lambing and calving #breconbeacons #farm #farmlife #backbritishfarming #lambing #nofarmersnofood

ITV Wales at 6 o’clock tonight Sean and I will be alongside fellow Cradoc CP parents and community members raising awareness of the devastating impact rural school closure have on rural communities. I hope you can tune in. Find us on Freeview or online for viewers outside of Wales #savecradocschool #saveruralbritain #saveruralschools #breconbeacons #wales #education #childrensfuture

The view from Waun Yscir is resplendent bathed in winter sunshine with a dusting of snow ❄️🌞 #breconbeacons #holiday #wales

What a lovely trip we had to @penpont_wales to cut our own Christmas tree! Festive, frosty and full of yuletide cheer 🎄 #christmastree #christmas #penpont #breconbeacons

Exciting times ahead for our new business @rivermeadowflowerfarm We’ve just welcomed our first polytunnel 🥳 At 32 feet long it should provide plenty of growing space for our lovely blooms 🌹 #letsgetgrowing #flowerfarm #breconbeacons

Exciting News! You can catch us on Channel 5’s ‘Holiday Homes in the Sun’ tomorrow, Friday 14th Oct at 12.45. Featuring some of the UK’s best holiday cottages, we were delighted to be asked to appear on the show ☺️ Hopefully the presenters liked it! #channel5 #holidayhomesinthesun #breconbeacons

Regenerative Agriculture with James Rebanks ❤️ #regenerativeagriculture #backbritishfarming #lakedistrict #fellfarming #herdwick

We’re away in the Lake District at the moment attending ‘Grazing School’ with James Rebanks, shepherd and bestselling author of ‘A Shepherd’s Life’ and ‘English Pastoral’. We’re learning about regenerative agriculture and what it actually means for farmers on the ground: the practicalities, aims and life-changing (and earth-changing!) results. It’s been inspiring, uplifting and a little bit mind-blowing #regenerativeagriculture #jamesrebanks #lakedistrict #backbritishfarming #grownnotflown #ecofriendlyfarming

Shed envy. Pig envy. Treehouse envy. Pretty much sums up my trip to #nantybeddgarden which also happens to be an #rhs partner garden. Nestled in a tranquil valley between Crickhowell and Abergavenny, it’s well worth a visit #gardeninspiration #woodlandgarden #breconbeacons

God Save the Queen #queenelizabeth #happyandglorious

We’re seeing the benefits of rotational grazing 👍🏻 Fingers crossed lots more clover and mixed herbal lays next year #breconbeacons #regenerativeagriculture #rotationalgrazing

It was market day yesterday at Talybont. Market prices can go up and down depending on lots of variables so if you can then selling meat off farm direct to customers is a fantastic thing to do. Watch this space…! #carryonfarming #backbritishfarming #homegrown #grassfed #regenerativeagriculture

Mynnydd Troed ❤️ It’s quite a pull up to the top of this lovely mountain but the panoramic views are worth it! The Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains are all visible from up there. We certainly felt we earned our Nachos and pudding at The Honey Cafè, Bronllys afterwards 😋 #blackmountains #talgarth #mountains #wales

I worked briefly at #tretowercourtandcastle many years ago now and have such lovely memories of this special place ❤️ It was wonderful to finally revisit today and to see the old girl looking so fabulous! A new visitor centre and restaurant to boot too 👍🏻 An ancient place full of stories, memories and legends #cadw #tretower #history #warsoftheroses #marcherlords #wales #breconbeacons

x Alcalthaea suffrutescens ‘Parkfrieden’ Please follow my new adventure on @rivermeadowflowerfarm Coming soon for 2023 😁 🥳 🌹

I must admit it’s been a few years since setting foot in #brecknockmuseum now rebranded as #ygaer A gem of a museum, with gardens designed by @therichbrothers and a fine Greco-Roman façade, this former Shire Hall and Courthouse is well worth a visit #localmuseum #brecon #breconbeacons #history #wales

It’s Lower Chapel Show time! And…my marrow won 1st prize 😁 admittedly it was the only entry in that class but I’m still going to bask in the glory 😜 #breconbeacons #agriculturalshow

Ooh I do love a good Hollyhock! #cottagegarden #breconbeacons

Fresh from the farm 😋 Grown, not flown, chemical-free and wonderfully wonky. Who wants boring supermarket veg when you could have these characters? 😁 #homegrown #organicfood #grownnotflown #british #welsh

That’s most of the silage/Hay in for this year. This will provide much-needed fodder for the livestock, particularly in the winter. Homegrown, not flown! Grass fed livestock = less artificial feed 👍🏻 #ecofriendlyfarming #grassfedmeat #britishfarming

Garden inspiration at the sublime @walledgardentreberfydd #breconbeacons #walledgarden

It’s that time of the year again when we’re making silage (fermented grass) for the year ahead. It’ll feed our cattle through the winter. We’re looking for top quality silage so we can minimise and eventually end our usage of supplementary feeds which are damaging for the environment (and our pockets!) #grassfed #grassfedbeef #pastureraised #environmentallyfriendly #farming #feedingthenation

Here are a few photos of our beautiful campsite ❤️ We’re so gutted to have had such a quiet season here. Many other UK campsites have said the same 😔 Here’s hoping after all the airport chaos people return to the Great British #staycation We’ll be ready and waiting…! #supportlocal #backbritish #environmentallyfriendly #ecofriendly

A beautiful start to the week and the cows are due to move fields. Cue the fun and games! 😂 #carryonfarming #cowsofinstagram

Eifion looking pretty pleased with himself after being reunited with his ladies ❤️ #charolais #bull

Very occasionally (although more frequently since Covid, strangely) the people who stay in our cottages can be really horrible. As in really horrible. I’m sure anyone who has run holiday lets has found this. Anyway, here’s a picture of my dog to cheer us all up ❤️ #themorepeopleimeetthemoreilovemydog

Fencing and gateways…a farmer’s work is never done. Still, it beats an office! 👌 #breconbeacons #farming #backbritishfarming

A truly ancient, hallowed place. Merthyr Cynog church in all it’s Medieval glory. Look at the size of those Yews! #churches #wales #medieval

Easter on the farm and new life everywhere we look ❤️ #breconbeacons #backbritishfarming

What a beautiful start to this year’s lambing! Happy Mother’s Day to all our Ewe mums ❤️ #lambing #happymothersday #breconbeacons

It’s time to move the ladies who are due to lamb so that we can keep a close eye on them. We’ve certainly had a glorious start to lambing! Long may it continue 🤞🏻 #farminglife #britishfarming #breconbeacons

The sight of snowdrops dotted around the farm never fails to delight me. Spring is coming #spring #snowdrops

Just thought we’d check to see the cows hadn’t blown away! All present and correct and very, very hungry! #stormeunice #carryonfarming

Another beautiful January day 🌞 Waun Yscir looked particularly beautiful this afternoon as I walked by 🥰Find us on Airbnb to book #staycation #uk #visitwales #breconbeacons

In Brecon even the playgrounds come with a view ❤️ #breconbeacons #playground #countryliving

That lull between Christmas and New Year is always made more special by blowing out the cobwebs! No such luck today sadly as the weather is shocking! Instead, here’s a shot I took during better weather #breconbeacons #winter #walkies

It’s that time of the year again! We’re bringing the ewes down for ‘tupping’ which is when we get all romantic down here on the farm. The lads meet the ladies, the magic happens and 5/6 months later we have lots of cute lambies ❤️ #countryloving #loveisintheair #carryonfarming

On days like today, there’s no better way of life than farming. Living close to and off the land, enjoying wonderful scenery and feeding the nation. It’s all in a day’s work 💪🏻 #carryonfarming #backbritishfarming #supportlocal #breconbeacons

Dahlias are one of my all-time favourite late summer stalwarts. Unashamedly showy and cheerful, they’re just what you need lift your spirits as the nights draw in #dahlias #sarahraven

A beautiful Sunday drive over to Ystradfellte, or ‘waterfall country’ as it’s known. These late summer/early autumn afternoons are tinged with nostalgia for the summer just gone and the anticipation of autumn to come #breconbeaconswaterfalls

A lovely day up at The Glamping Show at @naecstoneleigh looking at lots of possible options to add to Brecon Beacons Escapes. So much to tempt us…😍 #carryonglamping #breconbeacons

What a beautiful day it’s been for enjoying a Pedalo ride down the Usk river. We even spotted some intrepid wild swimmers taking a dip! #brecon #breconbeacons #lastdaysofsummer

Libanus show, Brecon Beacons. Shows like this are the lifeblood of our rural communities, showcasing traditional rural skills and celebrating fantastic livestock. The view’s not bad either 😉 #countryliving #breconbeacons #backbritishfarming

On top of the world checking the cows and calves #carryonfarming #backbritishfarming #sundayvibes

Another joyful trip plant hunting at the ever inspiring @walledgardentreberfydd Well worth a visit here to wander around this heavenly walled garden and pick up some unusual perennials 🌸 #breconbeacons #walledgarden #supportlocal

The cattle have been struggling a bit in this extreme heat 🥵 I know the feeling! We’ve moved them to slightly cooler pastures and they were all too pleased to go! #carryonfarming #cattle #heatwaves

Just another day at the office ❤️ #farmlife #breconbeacons

This is one of my absolute favourite places on our farm. It’s tucked away from the main hustle and bustle of the yard and the meandering path leads to the most spectacular waterfalls. The perfect spot to paddle, recharge the batteries and contemplate #inmybackyard #farmlife #itsafarmerslifeforme

There’s never been a better time to #backbritishfarming and make sure that your food is ethically produced and fully traceable 🇬🇧 British farmers have to abide by certain standards (quite rightly) for our food to be considered safe and ethical. Our Aussie friends have very different ideas about animal welfare and GM. Sadly we’ll now be importing their meat in direct competition to British farmers. Please help us! #shoplocal #shopethical #british #nfu

#nomowmay has turned into #justleaveitjune in our garden. Less work with the mower, more habitat for wildlife and it’s really pretty. It’s a win-win for me! Just a shame my Camassias are getting a little dwarfed!

What a glorious day for a trip to Talybont-on-Usk, a beautiful scenic walk just a stone’s throw from the Beacons 🍃🌞

I’ve just seen another article by the BBC revealing the latest ‘quarantine-free’ holiday destinations...Well here’s one for you: WALES! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Ditch the passport and the horror of an airport lounge. Forget baggage claim and transfers. Support the British economy and lower your carbon footprint. You know it makes sense! 😄 #staycation #greatbritishcountryside

It’s been a blustery day down the campsite! Now there’s slightly less privacy in one of our loos 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ #carryoncamping

We’re making the most of having an empty campsite field to run around in. I don’t think it’ll last much longer. Here’s hoping for a long and busy season 🤞🏻 #breconbeacons #carryoncamping

My first visit this year to the gorgeous @walledgardentreberfydd to buy a few plants for my new herbaceous border. We’re very lucky to have this as our local nursery! #shoplocal #breconbeacons

Lovely lambies 🥰 We’re almost finished now. We’ve just reached the magic ‘less than 100 to go’ stage! The weather has been mostly kind, thank goodness! Now, back to calving...! #itsafarmerslifeforme

The things you find in your boot...! #farmlife #nfu #breconbeacons

Just another day in the office ❤️ We’ve finished fitting our new water tank for our sheep up on our highest ground. The weather is savage up there but the views are truly stunning #itsafarmerslifeforme #backbritishfarming #breconbeacons

It’s that time of the year again when we bring the twin lambers in the shed just to keep a close eye on them and give them a bit of extra TLC ❤️ #backbritishfarming #lambingseason #itsafarmerslifeforme

There won’t be much work happening on the farm today except feeding the animals and going for a wintry walk ❄️ #breconbeacons #thisfarminglife

Home ❤️ with just a little dusting of icing sugar #wales #breconbeacons #thisfarminglife #farmers #backbritishfarming

This sensational wildflower meadow at Cambridge University really brightened my day. It just goes to show what can be done when we ditch the lawnmower and make the most of poor quality soil. The lovely clay soil we have on our farm is great for growing pretty much anything but wildflowers really do need nutrient poor soil. Still, I can dream...! #wildflowers #coronationmeadows #biodiversity

This fine figure of a chap is Eif, our Charolais bull. I love seeing him every morning at the moment as he’s been brought in for the cold, wet months. He also has a history of trampling just about every fence on the farm to get to the ladies so everyone’s safer when he’s inside 🙈 #charolais #charolaisbull #thisfarminglife #farmlife #backbritishfarming

We’ve missed welcoming our lovely guests to the cottages but at least hubby and I got to enjoy the hot tub in our vacant cottage 🥂🍾👌Happy New Year!! The only way is up 🙏🏻

Tudor panelling? Check. Georgian wingback chair? Check. French butcher’s block side table? Check. Alastair Hendy’s Tudor home is my idea of heaven ❤️ Featured in #houseandgardenmagazine #housegoals #tudorhouse

If you’re a lover of words and the natural world then I can enthusiastically recommend Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris’s collaborative masterpiece, ‘The Lost Words.’ It is an impassioned call to arms, imploring us to teach our children the vocabulary of our countryside, which is being increasingly forgotten. A sadly necessary book, and heart-stoppingly beautiful it is too ❤️ #robertmacfarlane #jackiemorrisartist #thelostwords #countryliving #nature #naturewriting

Beautiful Hereford has long been a favourite haunt of mine. With its multitude of ancient buildings and its magnificent cathedral it’s a mecca for those in search of medieval England. St Ethelbert’s well was first mentioned in a 1250 deed. Sadly his tomb in the cathedral was lost during the reformation but luckily this monument remains. #hereford #medievalhistory #medievalengland #saints #anglosaxon

Hay Castle is currently undergoing major restoration work. This ancient building towers over the pretty town of books, one half country house, the other half a fortress. I love the Jekyll & Hyde nature of this building. I hope they keep it! #restoration #castlesofwales #hayonwye #wales

I’m already yearning for the return of our verdant hedgerows. This is one of my favourite walks from our farm, along a tranquil country lane #wales #breconbeacons #countryliving ❤️

It’s been an incredibly tough time for us and many other independent businesses relying on tourism but here’s a few images from beautiful Powys Castle that may cheer you on this blustery day. Located just outside Welshpool it’s well worth the journey #nationaltrust #powyscastle #wales #lockdownblues

New additions to the flock! These fine gentlemen are Suffolk tups. We’ll ‘turn’ our ewes to the tups later this month. Hopefully the lads will do a good job and we’ll have plenty of lambs in the spring. We have Suffolk, Speckle and Texel tups on the farm but I do have a soft spot for our lovely Suffolks ❤️ #farmlife #suffolktup #tuppingtime #breconbeacons #supportbritishfarmers #nfu

Our very own fairy glen right on our doorstep. Every time I pass this beautiful spot the light catches the trees in a different way. #everydaybeauty #trees #woodland #wales

A very rare break for us #farmers and most welcome and wonderful it was too. The first picture is #porthgain and the second pic is heavenly #tenby all in glorious #pembrokeshire ❤️

In this ancient little corner of Wales, there are constant reminders of those that have come before us. I find these little gems and lost voices totally bewitching. The pictures show a few lovely old things I found on my walk today #llanelieu #talgarth #blackmountains #wales #history #ancientruins #veterantrees #yew

One of the hidden gems of Mid-Wales, The Lake Country House Hotel & Spa is tucked away in sleepy Llangammarch Wells. A beautiful little oasis to spend our 2nd wedding anniversary 🥂 Great food, gorgeous views and down-to-earth, impeccable service! #thelakecountryhousehotelandspa #llangammarchwells #midwales #spa #wales

It’s a beautiful evening here on the campsite where we’ve just bid a fond farewell to our weekend guests. They’ve certainly had some great weather! We’re taking bookings for the week ahead, with more great weather predicted. Toilets, showers and your own private stretch of river are all included in our nightly tariff: £10 per night for tents and £12 for camper vans. We are a certified Camping and Caravanning Club site #wales #visitwales #breconbeacons #camping #caravanliving

The hedgerows may have lost their summery lustre but these autumnal treats certainly soften the blow! #autumn #brecon #breconbeacons #hedgerows #thegoodlife #foraging

Some of our lovely heifers ❤️ The red and white one is called a Hereford, an old Native British breed rightly enjoying something of a renaissance at the moment. A lovely, ‘quiet’ temperament, a good calver and, of course, excellent beef! All born and bred on the hills of Wales. Now that’s free-range! #backbritishfarming #herefordcattle #farmlife #wales #breconbeacons

NEW FOR 2021! Our beautiful meadow, located on our family farm in the Brecon Beacons (20 mins from Brecon) will be available to hire as a venue for weddings. We know it’s the BEST place to get hitched as we held our own reception here in 2018 ❤️ Please message for details or follow us at BreconBeaconsEscapes on FB 🥂🍾

The Tarell valley in all its glory, running from Storey Arms through to Libanus, with the busy A470 running through it. The Old coach road just discernible in the right-hand side of the image was the old route to Storey Arms before the new A-road was built. Now it’s a popular walking route with tourists but I’m certain it would have made for a bumpy old ride in a horse-drawn carriage! #brecon #breconbeacons #visitwales #hiraeth

Home ❤️ The Brecon Beacons as seen from Bishop’s Meadow, a popular viewing spot just outside Brecon town. I thought I’d capture the blue skies whilst they lasted! Happy bank holiday weekend #brecon #breconbeacons #visitwales #hiraeth

Brecon in bloom 🌸🍃 Persicaria, Thalictrum and Aster make for a stunning combination. Thanks @therichbrothers for designing such a beautiful space for the people of Brecon 👍🏻 #gardens #gardeninspiration #brecon #breconbeacons #brecknockmuseum #visitwales

It’s easy to see why Norman knight, William de Lacy, founded a hermitage here in the twelfth-century. Llanthony Priory is justly regarded as one of Wales’s finest Medieval gems. Take the ancient mountain road via Capel-y-Ffin that wends its way through the Black Mountains #staycation #cadw #llanthonypriory #blackmountains #wales #history #medieval #ancientruins

What a beautiful way to spend a Friday night, practising outdoor yoga with the wonderful @tyyoga.co.uk Not many yoga classes come with panoramic views of the Black Mountains! #yoga #outdoorliving #yogalife #blackmountains #breconbeacons

What a stunning view today, looking at the Brecon Beacons from our beloved Eppynt. It truly is the rooftop of Wales up here #eppynt #breconbeacons #wales #welshviews #staycation

There’s nothing on earth as sweet as the smell of freshly cut hay. For me it is so evocative of long, hazy summer days spent bringing in the hay/silage. Food for the soul 🍃 #brecon #breconbeacons #visitwales #wales #itsafarmerslifeforme #farmlife #supportbritishfarmers

Hay-on-Wye is surely one of the prettiest towns in Britain. With a host of independent shops and cafes, this is one of my favourite places to go antiques and book shopping. The annual, world-famous literature festival is a fabulous feather in the town’s cap. Oh, and the ice-cream at ‘Shepherds’ is to die for! #visithay #hayfestival #visitwales #wales #blackmountains