Holiday Cottages in Carmarthenshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Susan Marie - Verified booking

  A fabulous week in a beautiful location.

  The cottage is extremely homely, clean and inviting. The lights had been left on for our arrival and we were welcomed by a bottle of wine and a box of Celebration chocolates. All beds were super comfy and clean. Towels were large, fluffy and smelt delightful as did the property when we arrived. The Kitchen had everything we needed to make our stay a home away from home. Morrissons was also a short drive away. The lounge was beautiful and there were amazing views from every window, this was also the case downstairs. The enclosed garden was amazing for my daughters and my 2 dogs to explore and was one of the tidiest gardens I have ever been to in a holiday cottage. There was also an extremely clean BBQ and seating available to use at leisure. Edwin greeted us on arrival and showed us how to use the cooker and made us feel very welcome. He also made it very clear if we needed anything at anytime to make contact, which was reassuring being there on my own with two children. The house was a great place to explore South Wales. Pembrey National Park was amazing for the beach and forest walks. The dogs and my daughters loved it. It was £8 to park all day. There were many activities you could participate in and clean toilets and cafes on site. Tenby was also a beautiful place to visit for shopping and the beach. As National Trust members there are many National Trust places to visit. We especially liked Dinefwr, dogs were also welcome. We visited castles and many other little villages/towns. The Red Lion (less than 3 mins drive from cottage) recommended by Edwin, served amazing food and staff were friendly and welcoming. We booked as suggested by Edwin and we were really glad we did because it was full and this was on a Wednesday night! Both Edwin and Mary came to say farewell, which I thought was a lovely end to the holiday. Thank you to Edwin and Mary for sharing your beautiful cottage and gardens with us. We will definitely be visiting again.

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• Keir - Verified booking

  Our experience at the Old Cottage Court was absolutely perfect.

  Firstly the location of the accommodation feels taken from a page in The Secret Garden. The gardens on the grounds, the abandoned mansion from straight out of a movie set, the perch on top of a hill for an excellent view, were something to behold. Days were spent simply sat reading in these gardens instead of hopping in the car for the next day trip! The surrounding area is stunning, with Pembrey beach + the Gower not too far, and amazing magical-like hikes. Secondly the accommodation itself. Having only been completed in November (there is a photo exhibit on the wall of the kitchen showing the journey!) everything is fresh and new, and everything is very well stocked. 8 of our party of 10 were working at least half of the week during our stay, and we were able to use the sizeable kitchen and strong wifi to accommodate zoom calls and regular working. The rooms themselves are roomy, extremely comfortable, bright and airy. The court itself is beautiful, with a muddy boots room next door, a well stocked games room, a BBQ, and a lovely table to sit in and enjoy the beauty of the renovated building. Lastly, we have to thank Edwin & Mary for the level of care we experienced during our stay. In order to ensure we were stocked for our self-catered food we arranged for a Sainsbury's delivery to drop off 10 people's worth of food for 7 days (a huge order). We were delayed in our arrival, and missed the delivery - but arrived to find that Edwin (and a very kind delivery driver) had moved ALL the groceries from the van and into the fridge/onto the kitchen table. In addition, when the dish washer broke down Edwin arrived almost immediately - and myself and my partner returned to the accommodation to find they had done all the washing up themselves in addition to trying to sort the machine! Edwin & Mary absolutely made our trip and we cannot say enough just how excellent hosts they are. We hope some day to return the carriage court - we'd be very fortunate indeed.

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• Wendy - Verified booking

  Overall the holiday was very good.

  The accommodation is in a very convenient location to visit sites in the area. The building, grounds and derelict mansion are very impressive. The hosts were very pleasant. The home was exceptionally well equipped - probably the most glasses , cutlery etc that we have ever had on holiday and all were very good quality. There was a slight problem with cleanliness - we moved one sofa in the lounge to access the control for the radiator located behind the sofa as it had been turned off. On moving the sofa large clumps of dog hair were revealed together with a half eaten oat type bar/biscuit. On moving the other sofas more dog hair was present but not as much. A day or so later my daughter found a false eyelash on the floor in a bedroom. Other than this the remainder of the property was very clean. The initial problem with cleaning was reported to the owner who was very apologetic. The owner provided a large bag of charcoal and matches/firelighters to use the bbq but unfortunately the bbq was very dirty with some mould. It was not a problem as the age range of our group did not lend itself to holding a bbq. Cleaning the bbq at home is a job I detest and was certainly not going to do it whilst on holiday. Some constructive criticism I hope - three bedrooms had no wardrobes which was a surprise only a few hangers on the back of doors which meant that we used our cases to keep our clothes in. The lower drawer on the chest of drawers in the end bedroom ( with two steps) was almost impossible to open and close - decided best not to use it. Finally, it would be helpful if shelving were provided in the bathrooms again as there is no place for toiletries. Hope this does not sound too negative as overall we were pleased with the facilities and had a great family holiday.

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• Bikash - Verified booking

  Our family recently had the pleasure of staying at this charming cottage for a holiday, and it exceeded all our expectations!

  From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home. The cottage is beautifully decorated, luxurious, and immaculately clean, with spacious bedrooms and an open living room that’s perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. Every little detail has been thought of to make families feel comfortable and welcome. One of our favourite features of the cottage was the beautiful fireplace in the living room, which added such a cosy and warm atmosphere in the evenings. Outside, there’s a fantastic BBQ space where we enjoyed family meals in the fresh air. The kids absolutely loved the separate games room, which had fun activities like table football and table tennis—perfect for keeping everyone entertained! The surrounding area is stunning, and it was the ideal spot for our family to unwind and disconnect. There are plenty of lovely walking trails nearby, great for family strolls and exploring nature. Plus, the cottage is in a fantastic location with easy access to some of South Wales' beautiful castles and beaches, making it perfect for day trips to explore the rich history and stunning coastlines. Edwin, as our host, was fantastic—super friendly, helpful, and responsive to any questions we had. He even reached out before the holiday to provide easy navigation to the cottage and shared a thoughtful list of things to do and places to eat in the area, which made planning so much easier. A lovely welcome list of essentials was also left by Edwin at the cottage, which was such a thoughtful touch! If you're looking for a peaceful, relaxing escape for the whole family, this is the perfect place. We all had an excellent stay and can’t wait to return!

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• Mark - Verified booking

  Good location, short walk to the village centre, Co-op and other shops etc nearby.

  We knew the cottage was near the train station but didn't realise it was close to a barrier crossing, the warning bleeps when the barriers operated occasionally disturbed our sleep, but we got used to it. Upon entering the cottage we immediately detected a strong 'doggy' smell, we have stayed in many dog friendly cottages before but this is the first time we have experienced this, we bought an air freshener and left it there for the next customer. We were disappointed with the cleanliness of this cottage, particularly downstairs. The leather sofa had a sort of powdery feel to it (maybe the after-effect of a cleaning agent), there was clear visible evidence that vacuuming wasn't done properly - dog hairs were found on the living room rug (especially round the edges), and under the front of the leather sofa. An empty used dog food dish was found under the TV cabinet. Dirty window ledges in the conservatory. There was no Visitor Book or customer info pack found. We noticed a Wi-Fi password code cellotaped to the TV cabinet but no router SSID name so we had to guess which one it was. There was a small leak to the cloak-room radiator which we we left a note about. There was water collected in the bottom of the fridge which we wiped up every day. The front door lock was loose. The cupboard on the upstairs landing had numerous mens clothing items hung up which we found a little odd. We felt overall that there were general cleanliness and some maintenance issues with this property. To finish on a positive, there is plenty of parking close by, and the overall room sizes were good, and great cupboard space in the main bedroom.

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