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The Old Woollen Mill

Terry and Cheryl run a permaculture smallholding and would be delighted to show you about low-impact sustainable living. Do not expect manicured lawns; everything is allowed to flower and go to seed. At The Old Woollen Mill diversity is the name of the game, supporting a huge array of wildlife, butterflies, dragonflies, and 65 species of birds.

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About The Old Woollen Mill

The Old Woollen Mill is surrounded by ‘green deserts’, overgrazed grassland dotted with sheep. In contrast, when you allow things to grow, all sorts of cool things start to happen, like flocks of bullfinches stripping the docks of seed. Blizzards of butterflies.
Cheryl and Terry can tell you about their health journey where health is inseparable from the symbiotic relationships that plants should have with the soil, and the impact this has on our gut biomes, and the devastating effects that ‘Big Ag’ has on all our lives and futures.
We carbon-negatively cook, heat our home and hot water while making Biochar. This when added to the soil, restores the biology, retains water for drought resilience, and permanently sequesters carbon. Biochar can be purchased. Cheryl invented the astoundingly simple ‘Go Anywhere’ compost toilet which can also be purchased.
Opportunities are available to sample produce in season.

The Old Woollen Mill features

Location details

The Old Woollen Mill,
Cribyn,
Lampeter,
Ceredigion,
SA48 7QH

Directions to The Old Woollen Mill
From Cribyn, take steep L down by bus shelter/monument. Bear R toward Mydroilyn, 200yds L past Tan Y Bryn at the top of our drive, park at the bottom by the Mill.

The Old Woollen Mill openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of up to 10.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake. Discuss refreshments when booking.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00

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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Old Woollen Mill at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at The Old Woollen Mill. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at The Old Woollen Mill, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, The Old Woollen Mill does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. The Old Woollen Mill 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.