Pant-y-Bedw is a trout fishery and small holding set within 33 acres (12.9 ha) of woodland and grassland. The property comprises a two bedroom cottage, outbuildings and fishing lodge in a rural, yet accessible location.
Location
The property is situated in the village of Nantgaredig in the Towy valley, approximately 5 miles east of the county town of Carmarthen, with excellent road access to the A48 (2 miles) and Junction 49 of the M4 (9 miles). Carmarthenshire is known as the "Garden of Wales" and benefits from the popular market towns of Llandeilo (10 miles) and Llandovery (18 miles). Local attractions to the property include the National Botanic Gardens of Wales together with several National Trust attractions, parks and castles.
Pant-y-Bedw
Accessed via a private drive, leading to an angler’s car park situated below the damn wall of Challenger Lake. Set in a natural valley, Pant-y-Bedw consists of two spring-fed lakes originally excavated in 1995.
A hard track leads from the main car park between the two lakes. A timber fishing hut is situated overlooking the main lake on the northern bank, with a path around the perimeter.
Challenger Lake
Extending to approximately 5 acres (2 ha), a spring fed-lake with an average depth of 9 feet and 25 pegs. The lake was dug specifically for recreational fishing, with varying depths, an island and bays. Currently stocked with rainbow and blue trout, from 2lbs. A mature lake with views of the surrounding hills and woodland. The lake has the benefit of a splash style aerator.
Top Lake
Extending to approximately 1.2 acres (0.5 ha) with an average depth of 6 feet. Situated above Challenger Lake, a smaller pool with a central island, stocked with trout and a number of large grass carp to 20lbs.
Local Tourism
In 2022, 3.46 million visitors came to Carmarthenshire, generating £596.51m for the local economy. Over 7.19 million tourist days were spent in the County. Economic impact: +66% (£358.89m to £596.5m in 2022) Visitor numbers: +14.6% [Source: Carmarthenshire County Council].
Reservoirs Act
The main lake is subject to a Reservoirs Act designation. Further details available from the agent.
Income
The fishery operates as a trout fishery offering both catch and release and catch and keep tickets. The fishery has been run as a lifestyle business not as a commercial fishery. Income and expenditure details available upon request.
Services
Mains water, mains electricity and septic tank drainage.
Website
https://pantybedwfishery.blogspot.com/
