'Our Dream Farm' Eryri farmhouse available to book!
Located in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia), the four-bedroom National Trust farmhouse is situated on 600-acre working hill farm Llyndy Isaf which comprises of lowland fields, woodland and mountain pasture.
The property boasts views over Llyn Dinas and easy access to the Nant Gwynant Valley's most popular trails and landscapes.
Presenter Matt Baker said "I'm so delighted that Sara and Ioan were awarded the tenancy by the National Trust. Not only are they a wonderful couple, they're passionate farmers and talented land managers who I'm sure will be an asset to the farm and the Trust.
Guests can enjoy the crackling wood burner (Image: Submitted) "I can't wait to go and stay in their B&B."
Sara and Ioan, who secured the 15-year tenancy, impressed Trystan Edwards, National Trust General Manager, and Giles Hunt, the National Trust's Land and Estates Director, with their vision, commitment to sustainable farming, and deep connection to the landscape.
Well-equipped kitchen (Image: Submitted) The couple moved into Llyndy Isaf just before Christmas.
Ioan said: 'Farm tenancies are hard to come by and opportunities like this don't come up very often and so you have to seize the opportunity when it comes up and go for it like we did.'
'We have been busy over the past few months getting to know the farm and landscape, settling in and tending to our flock of 65 sheep. We are currently in the middle of our first lambing season. Fortunately, it's been great weather which is a massive help for lambing."
There are four beautifully appointed bedrooms (Image: Submitted) The pair have opted to live in the annex so they can let the farmhouse as a holiday home.
'The farmhouse is fully booked this month so it's going well', said Sara
The programme followed seven applicants on their journey to try and secure the National Trust tenancy.
Gather around the spacious table in the dining room (Image: Submitted) The eight-part series, produced by Big Circus Media, is available to stream on Channel 4.
The series aims to showcase the realities of a career as a tenant farmer, the vital role farmers play in helping nature thrive while running a sustainable business, Welsh culture and language, as well as highlighting how important farming is for rural communities in Wales.
Finalists Ryan and Lowri, from Conwy, withdrew from the process in the business plan discussion stage.
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