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Maes Llechau

We moved to Maes Llechau, translated as 'field of slate' in 2016 having converted a long-barn into our home. Developed from scratch, the 1½ acres of verdant garden inc perennial borders, meadows, orchard, new woodland and vegetable garden. Maes Llechau draws from the borrowed landscape of the Black Mountains.

Owner Info

  • Drs Douglas and Alison Paton
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About Maes Llechau

The garden at Maes Llechau has evolved over the past eight years from barren farmland. With more than 100 trees planted, the garden is starting to take on a mature appearance. The garden plot is built into the hillside and has been developed into ‘rooms’ with different colour schemes and plant selection to encompass the different terrain and capitalise on the borrowed landscape views that can be appreciated from a number of seating areas throughout the garden.
Container planting incorporates zinc planters and farmyard troughs with a number of garden sculptures that provide an ‘animal’ trail for younger visitors. Older visitors can seek out and identify the 20 plus rose varieties that are a particular feature in June.
The evolving eco system has now attracted a wide variety of wild life to the garden with over 30 bird species and many insect, small vertebrates and reptiles. A particular summer attraction are the numerous house martins that nest on the house every year.

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Maes Llechau features

Location details

Maes Llechau,
Crickhowell,
Powys,
NP8 1SB

Directions to Maes Llechau
A40 from Crickhowell at 4½m turn into the lane on R. Follow to T-junc, turn L Maes Llechau is on the R. From Brecon 1st L off A40 after Bwlch, to Maes Llechau after 1m.

Maes Llechau openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake. Savoury options available.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Maes Llechau at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Maes Llechau does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Maes Llechau seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.