Dog-friendly Cottages Camarthenshire

Located in the heart of South Wales, Carmarthenshire is blessed with spectacular landscapes, breathtaking mountains, golden beaches, luscious green valleys and bustling market towns. Wherever you visit, you'll be sure to be surrounded by magnificent scenery that you and your curious canine can explore.

  • Brown's Hotel, Carmarthenshire

    Built in 1752, dog-friendly Brown’s Hotel is an iconic literary address, the social hub of Laugharne, West Wales and the favourite watering hole of poet and writer Dylan Thomas, who famously left the bar’s phone number as his own. 

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  • Maes Y Bryn Farmhouse, CarmarthenshireInstant Book Overlay Image
    Nestled in a truly magnificent location with imposing views over the iconic Brecon Beacons National Park, this detached, modern farmhouse has been presented to the highest standard incorporating modern design with an added traditional feel throughout, making it the perfect location for a luxury family or group holiday whatever the occasion.

    Conveniently positioned with easy access to the historic market town of Llandelio, Maes Y Bryn Farmhouse strikes a sublime mix of luxury furnishings and spacious living areas with all the home comforts of modern day living. The open plan kitchen/dining room allows you to entertain friends and family with ease and the cosy living area has been well put together with lots of thoughtful touches added, such as a Smart TV and cosy wood burner. Each bedroom has also been lovingly presented with an individual design boasting quality pocket sprung mattresses, TV’s and some offering en-suite bathrooms for that added luxury touch. The farmhouse also features an indoor games room, perfect for family fun during inclement weather.

    For adventure-filled day’s out, the picturesque Brecon Beacons is considered a natural playground for mountain bikers, ramblers and nature enthusiasts alike. Here you’ll find the glistening Llyn Y Fan Fach dammed lake and learn all about the legend of The Lady of The Lake, as well as the Red Kite Feeding station at Llanddeusant where you can watch the feeding display for Red Kites and buzzards, an unforgettable experience.

    The scenic Tywi Valley is just a short drive away and is home to numerous majestic sites dotted along its glistening river, where you’ll find the 12th-century castles of Carreg Cennen and Dryslwyn and the enchanting gardens and nature reserve of Dinefwr Castle and Par. The elegant market town of Llandelio can also found here, providing a wealth of eclectic gifts shops, highly acclaimed restaurants and traditional Welsh pubs, with fine ales and fresh local produce always on the menu! Shop 2 miles, pub ½ mile and restaurant 8 miles.
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  • Ty Newydd Cottage, CarmarthenshireInstant Book Overlay Image
    Lying peacefully in a rural location adjoining the owners’ home, this well-presented holiday cottage is just a stone’s throw from Llandeilo. This bustling, historic town has thriving independent shops and is fast getting a reputation for attracting foodies, with a good selection of pubs, cafés and bistros. Visit the beautiful National Trust property of Dinefwr Castle and Park, and Newton House. Set near the famous Brecon Beacon Mountains (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and Brechfa Forest, the area abounds with fantastic walks and is a natural playground for ramblers, birdwatchers and mountain bikers. Carmarthen and Llandovery are well worth a visit, offering plenty of shops, traditional pubs and restaurants within a short driving distance. The Dolaucothi Gold Mines are well worth a visit (tours all year round), and Gwili steam railway, the National Botanical Gardens and iconic castles, including Carreg Cennen, Dryslywn and Kidwelly, are all within easy reach, as are the glorious beaches of Carmarthenshire. Shop 3 miles.
    Ty Newydd Cottage can be booked together with Swallows Nest (UK6360) to accommodate up to 6 guests.
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  • Owl Cottage, CarmarthenshireInstant Book Overlay Image
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    Maesydderwen, meaning oak field, started life as a working farm and later became a country inn, but is now a collection of delightful holiday cottages, beautifully situated within the living landscape of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The charming market town of Llandeilo, with chic shops and an array of good restaurants, cafes and pubs, is just over three miles away. This holiday property has CCTV and has been renovated by the owners who live on-site, and boasts a fantastic hot tub and comfortable accommodation ideal for families, friends or couples. The property has been awarded Bronze in the Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards for self catering accommodation of the year 2018/2019 (3 units or more). There is an abundance of wildlife to see and enjoy from the grounds including woodpecker, siskin, marsh tit, goldfinch, nuthatch and wild roe deer. Red kites can also often be seen soaring overhead and there is a feeding station a 20-minute drive away. You can leave the car behind and enjoy wonderful walks directly from the cottage. If you can drag yourself away from Maesydderwen, there are the beautiful castles of Carreg Cennen and Dinefwr nearby, and the dammed lake of Llyn Y Fan Fach at the western border of the Black Mountains. The National Botanic Garden of Wales, 11 miles, with its great glasshouse dome at its centre, is a year round attraction, and within the Brecon Beacons National Park there are masses of paths and trails for walkers, runners, cyclists, mountain bikers, golfers, horse riders and wildlife watchers. Adrenaline sports such as paragliding, canoeing, rafting and abseiling can also be organised within the national park. Fishing is available in the nearby Towy Valley. Beach 30 miles. Shop and pub 3 miles, restaurant 3¾ miles.
    Owl Cottage can be booked together with Kite Cottage (CC632040), Robin Cottage (CC632042), Wren Cottage (CC632043), The Lodge (CC632044), Kingfisher (UK6278) and Siskin Cottage to accommodate up to 37 guests.
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  • Gwar Nant Cottage, CarmarthenshireInstant Book Overlay Image
    With uninterrupted, stunning views and direct access to wonderful walks, Gwar Nant Cottage, renovated by the owners, is a very stylish holiday home lying in an enviable position within Rhandirmwyn, the small Carmarthenshire village with a big reputation. The garden and terrace of the cottage is a great place to relax and watch the varied visiting birds, and for cosy nights, the lounge with wood burning stove is the perfect place to be. This is a beautiful retreat to really get away from it all. The village, which is located in the Upper Tywi Valley boasts an award winning real ale pub with a reputation for great food, so good the Duchess of Cornwall has popped in for a drink as HRH Prince Charles has a country residence nearby.
    The local area is steeped in history and tales, one such being the legend of highwayman Twm Siôn Cati, who hid out in caves near the village. The county of Carmarthenshire, known as ’The Garden of Wales’ has become a big draw for walkers, cyclists, anglers and lovers of the outdoors and is the largest county in southern Wales, stretching from Carmarthen Bay in the south to the western Brecon Beacons and Cambrian Mountains in the north. It offers rich landscapes, gardens, ancient castles, wildlife and sandy beaches as well as market towns brimming with local produce, chic shopping and eateries.
    Llandeilo is one such town, less than 30 minutes drive away and the market town of Llandovery is just 10 minutes drive. Other places of interest nearby include National Trust Dolaucothi Goldmines (tours available) and the lakes of Llyn Brianne and Llyn-y-Fan Fach, the lake that gave rise to the Arthurian legend of the Lady of the Lake. Fishing, horse riding and yoga lessons are available nearby.
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  • Sgubor Llwyndu, CarmarthenshireInstant Book Overlay Image
    This lovely 1900s barn was formerly a cow shed and milking parlour, and has been converted to a high standard with luxury fixtures and fittings. It is situated on a working beef and sheep farm with a pedigree Hereford suckler herds, sheep and goats and lies adjacent to the owners’ home. This semi-detached property is all one level and has a family bathroom, a double bedroom with en-suite facilities and a twin bedroom. The corridor leads to an open plan living space and the fabulous fitted kitchen has all the necessary appliances you could need. There is also a lovely breakfast bar for you to enjoy your meals whilst looking at the open countryside through the patio doors. The living area has a wood burner, ideal for keeping you cosy on those colder evenings, and patio doors lead out to a patio area and the garden, great for exercising the dogs, and children. After a long walk, imagine relaxing in the private hot tub just looking out onto the rolling green hills – perfect!
    Ammanford itself has a coffee roastery serving fantastic coffee as well as breakfasts. There is also a large selection of shops, supermarkets and local pubs, some serving good food and with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and castles. Pantyffynnon station is within walking distance of the property on Heart of Wales line to Shrewsbury or Cardiff in the other
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    There is also plenty to do in the area, with the beaches of Gower approximately 18 miles. The lovely old market town of Llandeilo, situated on the River Towy, is just 6 miles away with boutiques and galleries, and hosts various festivals throughout the year, including the Jazz Festival and the Gin Festival. For those wanting to explore the local countryside, there are plenty of walks from the property and some great biking trails. Beach 12¾ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.
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  • Ty Lewis Cottage, CarmarthenshireInstant Book Overlay Image
    Discover the charm and character of Ty Lewis Cottage nestled on the edge of the coastal village of Pwll complete with a village shop, traditional Welsh pub and walking distance to the Millennium coastal footpath that connects this stunning coastline. Here you can hire bikes or take a stroll from Llanelli, through Burry Port, Kidwelly and onto Ferryside taking in the Carmarthen Bay with lots of bird life and some stunning coves and beaches. This semi-detached cottage really does offer the perfect location to explore this wonderful area of Carmarthenshire. Close by, your family can enjoy the delights of Pembrey Country Park with 8 miles of golden sands of Cefn Siden beach, dry ski slope and acres of woodlands to explore.
    Ty Lewis Cottage was once the family home and has been finished to an excellent standard with a spacious well-equipped kitchen with exposed stone walls and beams. This leads through to the warm and cosy living room, again retaining lots of character with exposed stone walls, beams, log burner and shutters. The bright and airy dining room is perfect for enjoying formal meals together with your friends and family. It is furnished with a large dining table, bookcase and a variety of books and games to enjoy with the whole family.
    On the first floor, each bedroom has been designed with comfort in mind and decorated lovingly throughout. The master suite boasts en-suite Jack and Jill facilities with bedroom two, and high quality linen make for the perfect night’s sleep. On those balmy summer days, enjoy some relaxation time with a good book by the fishpond, in this impeccably kept enclosed garden with a vast array of plants in bloom, and even a summer house complete, with a children‘s multi-games table, ideal for a competition.
    Burry Port is also 5 minutes away where you can admire the famous lighthouse, which dates back to 1842. It has become part of the landscape and is admired and photographed by so many. On the harbourside you can enjoy some refreshments in the café and take in the boats coming and going.
    The cottage is located approximately 10 minutes from both Ashburnham and Machynys Golf Club, which is a Jack Nicklaus designed course and offers a spa and restaurant. Don’t miss the coastal resort of Tenby, a 50-minute drive away which offers the perfect day out. Folly Farm Zoo and Heatherton World of Adventure are both close by and great for all ages.
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  • Tynval, CarmarthenshireInstant Book Overlay Image
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    Come and enjoy the delights of Tynval, nestled on the edge of the rural hamlet of Bronwydd Arms near the market town of Carmarthen. This beautiful, single-storey barn conversion was once the milking parlour and part of the once busy Cwmgwili Mill Farm, which is steeped in history and dates back to the 1600’s. The mill, which is on the side of the farmhouse, stopped working in the 1950’s. The mill first produced flour and then was converted into a woollen mill which produced blankets for the war. The farm was built by the owners of Cwmgwili mansion, which is a short walk up the hill, and served as the source of food for the estate owners many years ago. The owners have meticulously restored Tynval and retained all the quirks and charm throughout, with vaulted ceilings, beams, exposed stone walls and solid teak flooring offering a superb barn for your family to enjoy.
    Here at TynVal we are trying to be energy self-sufficient to reduce our carbon foot-print, you will notice we have solar panels on the roof which we can produce up to 7kwh and we can store 10kwh with our battery storage,every thing within the cottage is powered by electric so during the summer months we don’t need to take any energy from the grid, so we would ask guests kindly if they would use the energy we produce wisely.
    It is just a 5-minute drive from the market town of Carmarthen and 15 minutes from the beautiful seaside village of Llansteffan, where the famous salmon river, the Towy, joins Carmarthen Bay. Here you can also visit the ruined castle, dating back to the early 12th-century, along with the Iron Age earthworks still visible to this day and which once controlled an important river crossing of the Towy. Enjoy a walk to discover this castle and its epic views overlooking the sand flats and the Towy river mouth.
    Tynval has been finished to a very good standard and has been thoughtfully presented throughout, complete with a spacious, light and airy living/dining room with original beams and focal wood burner for a cosy evening in with a glass of wine. This room leads onto the sun room which overlooks the enclosed lawned garden, with views across the Carmarthenshire countryside. The well-equipped country kitchen is perfect for cooking that celebratory meal or to enjoy a coffee. Both bedrooms boast beams, exposed stone walls and vaulted ceilings, and have been lovingly furnished to provide the perfect nights sleep. On an evening, enjoy dining al fresco with a barbecue and enjoy the covered entertaining area with a G&T whilst the children play on the lawn.
    Carmarthen has everything on offer with many restaurants specializing in home cooked organic produce, craft shops, galleries, a cinema and traditional markets. Nearby is the Gwili Steam railway and the National Botanical Gardens of Wales, which is home to the largest span glass house in Europe. Aberglasney, a few minutes away, is is said to be one of the finest gardens in Wales and surrounds a restored Grade II listed mansion which is perfect for cream teas whilst enjoying the scenery.
    Travelling west is the historic township of Laugharne, the hometown of the famous poet Dylan Thomas, here you can view his writing shed, his former home and enjoy some fine locally brewed ales in his favourite pub.
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    Come and discover these two beautiful properties Ty Afon Reg (UK38509) and Ty Afon Arch (UK38515) set next door to each other and offering a fantastic standard throughout after being fully renovated and transformed in 2022 to a very high standard. Nestled within the small village of Garnant on the edge of truly stunning Brecon Beacons and enjoying a local pub, village shop and a choice of dining with restaurants within walking distance.
    From Ty Afon Reg you can discover lots of places to visit and outdoor activities are plentiful. Guests can enjoy an interesting visit to the Dan yr Ogof Showcaves, which are within easy driving distance, as is Margam Country Park. Enjoy the stunning scenery of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains, or further afield, visit the Gower Peninsula, Britain’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with its beautiful sandy beaches. Cardiff, the vibrant capital city of Wales, offers many places of historical interest, bustling shops, nightlife, stadiums and concert arenas. Ty Afon Reg offers a fantastic base to discover this wonderful area the large open plan modern contemporary kitchen/dining room is a great social space and perfect for cooking that special meal or enjoy a breakfast at the breakfast bar before heading out to see the area, the kitchen leads through to a bright and airy dining area with dining table for eight and, bi-fold doors leading to your garden. On an evening curl up in front of the wood burner with a good book or enjoy a movie or sit out and watch the stars from your hot tub, it really does offer a luxurious break away with friends and family.
    The Swansea Leisure Centre and Waterpark is a firm favourite with visitors of all ages with a lazy river, wave pool, the board rider for indoor surfing and the master blaster rollercoaster waterslide, as well as the maritime museum and marina. Cycling is very popular in the Afan Argoed Country Park and golf and horse riding can also be found locally. Nearby Pontardawe has a swimming pool, indoor bowls, leisure centre and arts centre with cinema.
    Ty Afon Reg can be booked together with Ty Afon Arch (UK38515) to accommodate up to 10 guests.
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