Golden Grove cafe in Towy Valley in need of new tenant
From mid to late September, the café which saw over 1500 people attend its grand reopening last July, will become available.
The Golden Grove trustees believe the cafe has a lot of potential. (Image: Daljit Singh) Trustee at Golden Grove, Mr Daljit Singh said: 'We are looking for commercially aware tenants at the café and ones who know about the importance of governance within the trust.
'The ideal person would be passionate, appreciative about running a café in a Grade 2 listed estate and able to form strong relationships. We are looking for someone to unleash the café's full potential.'
A farmers market is held on the last Sunday of every month at the Golden Grove estate. (Image: Daljit Singh) When the café was reopened on July 13, 2024, the Golden Grove trustees were expecting 400-500 to show up but thousands turned up instead.
Mr Singh continued: 'We have been on an amazing journey. The café is located right at the front of the estate and it's just minutes from the Golden Grove village. We get visitors from Swansea and Carmarthen, not just from the local community.
'The café is essential for the village community though. It's the only place villagers can go without having to drive to Llandeilo. The cafe is open seven days a week and residents enjoy going there for a cup of tea.
'All the trustees here are volunteers, and we are working hard to get more funding so we can reopen some of the other buildings around the estate.
'We want to reopen the stable so we can host workshops for artists. We did a feasibility study and reopening the stable would have the biggest benefit on the estate as a whole.'
The cafe was reopened in July 2024 and thousands of locals turned up. (Image: Daljit Singh) The café is a vibrant space ready for fresh ideas and a personal touch, Mr Singh said on behalf of all the trustees.
It is located in a unique setting with ancient, wooded parkland, a magnificent baronial-style Georgian mansion, a renowned Arboretum, a children's playground, and spectacular views across the Towy Valley.
Golden Grove is a Grade 2 listed estate. (Image: Daljit Singh) Furthermore, the venture offers the chance to work closely with the passionate Board of Trustees and dedicated volunteers, who have driven a remarkable transformation of the estate since 2023.
The estate has visitors from all over Wales, including Swansea and Carmarthen. (Image: Daljit Singh) Overall, the trustees want an ambitious or experienced café operator, ready to shape an honest local food and drink destination that complements the estate's heritage and thriving community.
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