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Garnffrwd Cottages

4.3 Visitor Rating
Sleeps up to 5
Pets 2

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Discover the serene beauty of Garnffrwd Park, a tranquil retreat nestled in the heart of Carmarthenshire's wooded countryside. Here, you can unwind in luxury Canadian pine log lodges or an authentic 18th Century stone barn cottage, each offering a unique escape into nature.

These lodges cater to various group sizes, with some designed to comfortably sleep up to four guests. The accommodation is well-appointed with modern amenities, including Freeview TV, DVD players, and complimentary Wi-Fi, ensuring a stay that combines rustic charm with contemporary convenience.

Indulge in the added luxury of a hot tub in select lodges, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the scenic surroundings. The fully equipped kitchen, complete with a microwave, allows you to prepare meals at your leisure, while the inclusion of bed linen, duvets, and beds made up for your arrival means you can settle in with ease.

For a memorable getaway, visit our selection of holiday lodges and experience the enchantment of a lodge holiday that promises comfort, relaxation, and the warmth of a home away from home.

From £215 for 7 nights

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Garnffrwd Cottages Features

Lodge Facilities

200 yds from the fishing lake
Open plan lounge/kitchen/diner
Central heating
Log fire - logs available at cost
Shops and restaurants 2 miles away
Views to Carmarthenshire’s beaches and castles
Views to The Pembrokeshire coast and Gower Peninsula
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Accommodation features

Quality Canadian pine log lodges and an 18th Century stone barn cottage
TV with Freeview/DVD
Wi-Fi
Kitchen including microwave
Shower
Bed linen and duvets
Beds made up for your arrival
Electricity included
Travel cots and highchairs free of charge
Pets free of charge (max 2) (except Cerrig Cottage)

Other Lodges At Garnffrwd Cottages

Ash Lodge

Sleeps 4
Pets 2

Pine log lodge with one double and one twin. Verandah with views over lake and woods.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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Oak Lodge

Sleeps 5
Pets 2

Pine log lodge with one double and one with bunks and a single. Verandah with views over lake and woods.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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Cerrig Cottage

Sleeps 4

Beautifully converted 18th century stone barn cottage, 200 yds from the fishing lake. Ground floor: One double and one twin. Shower. First floor: Open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Central heating. Log fire - logs available at cost. No pets.

From £305 for 7 nights

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Cwtch Cottage

Sleeps 3

The Cwtch is new in for 2023, a cosy cottage which blends traditional charm and modern design. Ground floor: Kitchen with dining area, along with a lounge featuring a log burner perfect for the colder months. First floor: One double bedroom and a separate single bedroom (suitable for a child). Family bathroom including bath with an overhead shower. No pets.

From £215 for 7 nights

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests at Garnffrwd Park are enamoured with the cosy and comfortable cottages, particularly appreciating the inclusion of a log burner that adds an extra touch of cosiness. The ample space and array of kitchen utensils available make for a convenient and hassle-free stay. The beautiful setting and the well-equipped lodges come highly recommended by visitors.

Getting there

To get to Garnffrwd Park, if travelling by car, take the M4 motorway and exit for Carmarthenshire. For rail travellers, the nearest train station is just a few miles away, offering convenient access to this peaceful retreat.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy	2.5 miles	SA14 7EU
Train station	4 miles	SA15 1HU
Pub	1 mile	SA15 5HJ
Dog walk	0.5 miles	SA15 5BL
Supermarket	3 miles	SA14 6RE
Indian takeaway	Spice of Llanelli - 4 miles	SA15 1YD
Chinese takeaway	Golden Dragon - 3.5 miles	SA14 6RE
Italian takeaway	Frankie & Benny's - 4.5 miles	SA15 1SG

For families with Kids

This destination is ideal for families, with plenty of outdoor space for children to explore and activities such as cycling and walking trails. The nearby beaches and nature reserves also offer exciting days out for the little ones.

Is Garnffrwd Cottages A good location for couples?

Couples will find this destination romantic, with its quiet woodland setting and cosy lodges. Nearby, couples can enjoy scenic coastal walks, intimate dining experiences, and visits to historical castles for memorable day trips.

Dining and Cafes

The closest dining options include The Plough Inn (01554 810552), offering hearty meals, and The Smiths Arms (01554 810345) for a traditional pub experience. For café lovers, The Coffee Den (01554 810321) serves delightful treats and coffee.

Within walking distance of your lodge

A short walk away you'll find charming local shops, traditional inns, and scenic walks, perfect for experiencing the local culture and natural beauty.

Quickfire FAQs

Do the accommodations have hot tubs?

No, none of the properties available have hot tubs.

What is the capacity of the lodges?

The lodges are designed to accommodate different group sizes, with some lodges capable of sleeping up to four guests comfortably.

What amenities are included in the accommodation?

The accommodation offers Freeview TV, DVD players, Wi-Fi, and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, catering to all your entertainment and culinary needs.

Are there any additional charges for utilities?

Electricity is included in the accommodation, ensuring a worry-free stay with no unexpected additional costs.

Can I request a travel cot or highchair for my stay?

Travel cots and highchairs are available free of charge, making it easier for those travelling with young children to have a comfortable and convenient stay.

Top Days Out Near Garnffrwd Cottages

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Garnffrwd Cottages, with real driving times.

Zoo and farm park 45 min drive · 30 miles

Folly Farm

Sat nav: SA68 0XA

A Pembrokeshire farm park with a zoo, barn, vintage fairground and play areas, and a Best Day Out in Wales award.

Families
Full day

Folly Farm began as a dairy farm and has grown into an award-winning family attraction with four areas: a farmyard, a zoo, an undercover vintage funfair with a Wurlitzer organ, and play areas. The zoo has over 200 species, including African lions, Humboldt and Macaroni penguins, and critically endangered eastern black rhinos in Kifaru Reserve.

Tip: Pre-booking a date isn't required, and online tickets save 5%. A free return visit within seven days is offered if you can't see everything in one day, but get the ticket validated before you leave.

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Botanic garden 15 min drive · 4.9 miles

National Botanic Garden of Wales

Sat nav: SA32 8HG

Home to the world's largest single-span glasshouse, in the River Tywi valley in Carmarthenshire.

Couples

The National Botanic Garden of Wales is in Llanarthney, in the River Tywi valley. It is both a visitor attraction and a centre for botanical research and conservation. The centrepiece is the Great Glasshouse, the world's largest single-span glasshouse at 110 m long and 60 m wide. It stands virtually on the site of Cockerell's mansion, the new Middleton Hall.

Tip: Look out across the restored eastern view towards Paxton's Tower, which was designed to be seen from the mansion's east side.

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Ruined castle 19 min drive · 8.8 miles

Carmarthen Castle

Sat nav: SA31 1AD

A Grade I listed Welsh castle ruin with Tudor links, standing above the River Towy in Carmarthen.

Couples

Carmarthen Castle is a ruined medieval fortress in the county town of Carmarthen, on a high terrace overlooking the tidal River Towy. It began as an early 1100s timber motte and bailey, was rebuilt in stone and was captured, destroyed and rebuilt many times. Owain Glyndŵr took it in 1405, and Henry VII's father, Edmund Tudor, died here as a prisoner in 1456.

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Writer's house museum 36 min drive · 21 miles

Dylan Thomas Boathouse

Sat nav: SA33 4SD

Step into the clifftop Laugharne home where Dylan Thomas lived and wrote during his last four years.

Couples

The Boathouse in Laugharne is where Dylan Thomas lived with his family between 1949 and 1953. Set in a cliff overlooking the Tâf estuary, it is now a museum run by Carmarthenshire County Council. The interior has been returned to its 1950s appearance, with a recording of Thomas's voice playing in the background, and it holds memorabilia and some original furniture, including his father's desk.

Tip: Visit the writing shed close to the main house, where Thomas did most of his writing, and look across the estuary that inspired "Over Sir John's Hill".

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Ruined castle 30 min drive · 10.5 miles

Kidwelly Castle

Sat nav: SA17 5BQ

A Cadw-run castle above the River Gwendraeth, with a Monty Python film cameo and nine centuries of Welsh-English history.

Kidwelly Castle (Castell Cydweli) is a ruined castle overlooking the River Gwendraeth and the town of Kidwelly in Carmarthenshire. It began as a Norman earth and timber ringwork in the early 12th century, and the semicircular outer ditch still survives.

Tip: Look for the inner ward's four towers, which were raised in height in the 1390s to overlook the outer ward.

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Castle 36 min drive · 15.9 miles

Carreg Cennen Castle

Sat nav: SA19 6UA

A medieval castle on a limestone crag in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with a cave beneath it.

Carreg Cennen Castle stands on a high rocky outcrop above the River Cennen, near the village of Trap and four miles south east of Llandeilo. It sits within the Brecon Beacons National Park and is cared for by Cadw. The castle you see today was probably built by John Giffard and his son after Edward I's conquest of Wales.

Tip: The castle is reached by a steep climb up the hill from Castell Farm, near the car park, so wear sensible footwear.

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Animal sanctuary 53 min drive · 33.8 miles

Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary

Sat nav: SA9 1UD

A Powys charity sanctuary giving a final home to rescued chimpanzees, baboons, monkeys and more.

Families

Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary sits between Caehopkin and Abercraf in Powys. It began as a hill farm and grew into a final home for unwanted primates, including chimpanzees, baboons, spider monkeys, capuchins and marmosets. Its first chimpanzees arrived in 1999, when seven were taken in from Penscynor Wildlife Park after it closed.

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Industrial museum 40 min drive · 22 miles

National Waterfront Museum

Sat nav: SA1 3RD

Swansea's museum telling 300 years of Welsh industry and innovation, in a listed warehouse and modern slate-and-glass building.

Rainy days

The National Waterfront Museum in Swansea's Maritime Quarter tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales over the last 300 years. It is part of Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales, housed in an original listed warehouse linked to an ultra-modern slate and glass building.

Tip: There's no dedicated car park, but several pay and display car parks are a short walk away. For satnav, the museum's site suggests postcode SA1 3ST.

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Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.

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Visitor Reviews of Garnffrwd Cottages

4.3Visitor Rating out of 5

42 reviews from guests who stayed at Garnffrwd Cottages

Sudeshna

Date of stay: 29th June 2025

It was a lovely little cottage, our host Jamie was very friendly. When we expresed that we wanted try fishing and never done so, he gave us lesons and lots of trips for where to go around the area. Highly recommend

Melissa

Date of stay: 31st May 2025

This cute cottage was the perfect base to explore. lovely surroundings and so peaceful.

Emma

Date of stay: 5th May 2025

We had such a lovely stay! The rural setting was peaceful and scenic and the hot tub really made it special. Perfect for relaxing walks in the countryside too. Highly recommend!

Sky

Date of stay: 26th April 2025

Me and my family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage! The only problem we had was we had no direct contact with the owner, the number Hoseasons had for them was incorrect and I couldnt get hold of anyone for the check in and then for the entire stay. It wasnt too much of a problem and it isnt the owners fault but the number needs updating Incase you have any questions. Besides this the cottage was better than we expected and had was lovely and clean.

Emily

Date of stay: 20th April 2025

The owners really went above and beyond when the storm knocked out the power, which was lovely. The cottage was spotless, warm and well-equipped. Our dog loved the secure garden and we all enjoyed the hot tub!

Raj

Date of stay: 4th April 2025

We had a really nice stay at this place, nestled in a peaceful, private spot. The owners were super friendly and always on hand if we needed anything, but they kept a respectful distance to maintain the tranquility. The hot tub was a lovely touch after a day out cycling-absolutely relaxing! The only thing is, the cottage is quite close to Stansteds flight path, so theres quite a bit of aircraft noise. It didnt bother us too much once we got used to it, but its worth noting if youre sensitive to noise. Overall, a great find!

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