History of Pant-y-Bugail.

`Pant-y-Bugail` means `Shepherds Hollow`. The present owner purchased this property in 2003. The main large building was originally a farmhouse and the original stone foundations proves the existence of the farmhouse is to be found in the stonework in the apartment lounge/kitchen, which was previously in use as part of the main house.

Crow`s nest cottage is extremely old and was built by a quarry-man who lived in the farmhouse; every time he got the chance, he brought back some stone and eventually, after some years, the cottage was built. One man who lived here was a maker of grandfather clocks. Unfortunately, after some time, the cottage became neglected and the old man lived in the one side and kept animals in the other half.

Many years later the present owner decided to restore `Crow`s Nest` Cottage and in the latter half of 2004, work finally began. All in all a lot of work, the end result made it worthwhile. The old quarry tiles were collected from the factory at Rhuabon (just before it closed down) and they took months to lay and cut, as they are also used in the downstairs bedroom and conservatory.

The large conservatory has always been a lovely feature of the apartment and the tiles are old fashioned but good quality . The cottage was named `Crow`s Nest` due to two factors, firstly, there was a crow`s nest in the chimney pot and secondly, the owner likes all things maritime, being so close to the sea and crow`s nest is of course also the name for a boat`s look out.

In short, this area is full of history and any guests receive a hearty welcome and a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits to help them over their long journeys. There is never a shortage of places to go or things to do and if you just want to relax, the property is not by a any noisy main road and has lots of space for safe car parking. Please Note "Crows nest" cottage now has a new downstairs bedroom, with beautiful views of Puffin Island, Llandonna headland and Llandundo in the distance. The cottage will now accommodate 2-4 people as there is another bedroom downstairs that has wonderful sea views.