Pipistrelle is a two-storey 17th-century cottage in rural West Wales near Llandeilo, forming part of a barn conversion. Timber beams, exposed stonework and wall tiles sit alongside elegant modern furnishings. The wood burner makes cool evenings genuinely cosy and large full-length windows flood the living room with natural light. Note: this property does not have a hot tub.

The setting is a rural idyll with an uncultivated meadow leading directly down to the River Annell with picnic seating. Walking, horse riding and cycling are all on the doorstep. It's quiet, green and genuinely off the beaten track.

Pipistrelle sleeps four across two bedrooms. The double bedroom has an en-suite with shower over the bath and WC. The twin bedroom has its own en-suite shower room. The fitted kitchen has an electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge-freezer and slim dishwasher. A cloakroom sits on the ground floor.

Nearby: Dolaucothi Roman Gold Mine (3 miles, 8 mins), Aberglasney Gardens (15 miles, 25 mins), National Botanical Gardens of Wales (20 miles, 30 mins) and Llandeilo town (10 miles, 18 mins).

Pipistrelle suits couples or small families wanting countryside without compromise. Two pets welcome. Book it for the river meadow alone.