Dog-friendly Cottages Camarthenshire

Situated in a picturesque, coastal position with spectacular views over Carmarthen Bay, this large, detached barn has been sympathetically converted to retain its original charm and character, making it an unforgettable experience for a family or groups looking to explore West Wales. This holiday property, adjacent to the owner’s home, is bursting with original character including original stone walls and beams, whilst lots of welcoming touches have been added for that homely feel throughout. For children and family entertainment, the barn boasts a spacious games room equipped with a pool and football table, a great distraction during inclement weather. Outside, guests can enjoy their large, lawned garden with a patio area, where they can sit, relax and unwind whilst watching the sun set over the idyllic bay. Carmarthenshire itself has lots on offer, including fantastic walks along the Millennium Coastal Path, which leads through scenic Pembrey Country Park, which is renowned for its dry ski slope, horse riding trails and 7 miles of beaches. For sports enthusiasts, visitors can enjoy a round of golf at the Jack Nicklaus course or watch live sport at the Llanelli Scartlets Rugby stadium and nearby Ffos Las racecourse. Away from the coast, the Carmarthenshire countryside is just as promising with its array of charming market towns and medieval castles including Kidwelly and Laugharne, or guests can visit the National Botanical Garden of Wales. Just a 60-minute drive away is the popular tourist resort of Tenby, with its cobbled streets, traditional Welsh pubs and thrilling leisure parks which are waiting to be explored. Beach ½ mile. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Nestled peacefully down a quiet lane in the small village of Llangennech, this pet-friendly, traditional, detached former barn has been restored to a very good standard, with a private patio and garden with a BBQ and hot tub, making it a perfect touring base for a family or couple looking to explore west Wales. ‘Glanmwrg Fawr’ has retained much of its original charm, character and lots of welcoming touches have been added, such as wi-fi and a large digital TV with DVD player. Adjoining the owner’s home, and tastefully decorated throughout with spacious living areas. Facilities for the disabled are available, the access is wheelchair friendly and on the ground floor there is a walk-in bath with a removable hydraulic bath seat, and a bedroom has adjustable beds. The holiday home boasts a large games room with all the facilities to entertain the family during inclement weather.
The glistening Loughor Estuary is on the doorstep and provides a haven for waders and geese at the National Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Centre, 3 miles. The picturesque Millennium Coastal Path (and 12 mile bike track) to Pembrey Country Park leads you along the idyllic shores, with spectacular views of the Gower Peninsula (AONB). For a family outing, visit the scenic Pembrey Country Park, 8 miles, and discover its 7 miles of sandy beaches set within the forest, featuring a dry ski slope, horse riding trails and model steam engines. For the sports enthusiasts, visitors can enjoy a round of golf at the Jack Nicklaus course or watch live sport at the Llanelli Scarlet’s Rugby Stadium and nearby Ffos Las racecourse. Away from the coast, Carmarthenshire countryside is just as promising with its array of charming market towns such as Llandelio and Carmarthen, as well the many enchanted medieval sites dotted around the county, including Kidwelly and Dinefwr 12th century castle and Heritage park. Beach 3 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Situated on the outskirts of a quaint harbour town, Burry Port, on the Loughor estuary this holiday property is only 5 miles west of Llanelli and 17 miles from the City of Swansea. Burry Port is the town where Amelia Earhart landed, becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. This large detached cottage has been lovingly converted a very good standard providing guests with an unforgettable holiday experience in beautiful Carmarthenshire. Conveniently located close to the spectacular Millennium Coastal Path, guests can explore the scenic Pembrey Country Park with eight miles of golden sands at Cefn Sidan, Pembrey must be the only place in Europe where visitors can sunbathe, swim and hunt for shipwrecks on the beaches, then experience the thrill of a toboggan run or race down the parks 130m dry ski slope. Enjoy a round of golf at the famous Jack Nicklaus course, Llanelli, or the Ashburnam links course, Pembrey. Watch live sport at the Llanelli Scarlet’s Rugby Stadium and nearby Ffos Las Racecourse. Or just wind down and relax in the 7 seat hot tub. A short drive inland brings guests to the counties rolling countryside which is scattered with charming market towns including Llandeilo and Carmarthen as well as numerous medieval sites dotted around such as the historic castles of Kidwelly, Carreg Cennen and the 12th century castle of Dinefwr, nestled amongst a tranquil 800-acre park with wild fallow deer running free. The Pembrokeshire border is just a 40-minute drive away and is home to the popular coastal resort of Tenby with its cobbled streets and thrilling leisure attractions. Beach 1 mile. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

The Old Vicarage is nestled peacefully within the township of Laugharne. This magnificent Grade II listed Georgian house has been sympathetically restored, enabling the property to retain all of its original attractive features including stone walls, slate and original tiled flooring im some rooms, high ceilings. Welcoming touches have been added such as a wood burner and new Oak flooring to provide a wonderful ambience for cosy nights in.
This charming former vicarage dating back to the 1800’s offers the perfect holiday base for families or groups who are looking to explore the rugged coastline and enchanted sites of west Wales, whilst enjoying an elegant and luxurious home with the added bonus of a private hot tub where you can enjoy star gazing into the night. Enjoy a stroll down onto the Grist where you can see Laugharne Castle, the estuary and enjoy spotting lots of wildlife and birdlife. Alternatively, stroll out to Ginst Point where you can reach 6 miles of golden sands at Pendine beach, made famous by the land speed record achieved here. Within this picture postcard township you can enjoy a plethora of eateries and pubs with locally brewed ales. Follow the steps of Dylan Thomas and visit his writing shed and the Browns Hotel which he frequented.
Each room offers something new to discover, from the snug perfect for a cosy rest in front of the wood burner, to a TV room on the lower ground floor with exposed stone and original salting slabs. Share a hearty family meal and enjoy the grandeur of the elegant dining room where you can open the French doors onto your terrace to dine al-fresco, then curl up in the living room in front of the fire whilst the children are watching a movie downstairs. Each bedroom has plenty of space and has been lovingly furnished to provide a superb night’s sleep, all bedrooms are ensuite with the exception of one that has access to the separate family bathroom with quality fixtures and fittings throughout. Outside, guests can relax in their private hot tub on the terrace, where you can unwind after spending days out on adventures, it’s a real sun trap here too!
South Pembrokeshire’s top beaches are accessible within a 15-minute drive. A trip to Tenby is fun for all the family, with a selection of sandy beaches, shops, cafés and restaurants. The theme parks of Heatherton World of Adventure and Oakwood Theme Park are a great day out, or for younger families take a trip to Folly Farm Zoo, all within 40 minutes’ drive. Beach 1 mile. Shop 250 yards, pub and restaurant 40 yards.