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* The newly-installed [http://www.johnlewis.com/230476984/Product.aspx corner sofa] makes up into a very comfortable double bed, though we have not tried it as yet.
* The corner sofa makes up into a double bed.  Full marks to the John Lewis delivery guys who got it up to Bryn Teg with very little fuss. If you plan to use this to sleep on, it is best to bring sleeping bags.
* The television is pretty basic - only BBC1, BBC2, ITV1 and S4C.
* The advent of digital television has greatly improved reception and made some more channels available via Freeview.
* FM radio reception is terrible; we listen on the internet.  Radio 4 on long wave is OK.
* FM radio reception is terrible; we listen on the internet or the television.  Radio 4 on long wave is OK.
* There is a good selection of maps and walks books on the shelf above the television.
* There are some novels on the shelf above the television.
* There are books on local interest and on cookery and some novels here and in the small lounge.
* The music centre has Chromecast so bring your music on iPad, iPhone or similar.  
* Although the music centre wins no points for elegance, it produces a very good sound.
* The wood-burning stove keeps much of the house warm when lit.  There is a rather obsessive instruction book on the shelf by the television.  See the section on Heating on the [[Inside Bryn Teg]] page for more information.
* The wood-burning stove keeps much of the house warm when lit.  There is a rather obsessive instruction book on the shelf by the television.  See the section on Heating on the [[Inside Bryn Teg]] page for more information.
* The previously not very good lighting has been replaced by modern halogen mini-spots on tracks which has been a huge improvement.

Latest revision as of 12:19, 30 September 2016

  • The corner sofa makes up into a double bed. Full marks to the John Lewis delivery guys who got it up to Bryn Teg with very little fuss. If you plan to use this to sleep on, it is best to bring sleeping bags.
  • The advent of digital television has greatly improved reception and made some more channels available via Freeview.
  • FM radio reception is terrible; we listen on the internet or the television. Radio 4 on long wave is OK.
  • There are some novels on the shelf above the television.
  • The music centre has Chromecast so bring your music on iPad, iPhone or similar.
  • The wood-burning stove keeps much of the house warm when lit. There is a rather obsessive instruction book on the shelf by the television. See the section on Heating on the Inside Bryn Teg page for more information.
  • The previously not very good lighting has been replaced by modern halogen mini-spots on tracks which has been a huge improvement.