Gloriously located adjacent to a wide sandy beach, fabulous castle and stunning natural beauty, our cottages provide a safe space within which to enjoy sand, sea and sun. With a heated outdoor pool, pleasant grounds and wide-ranging local facilities its a great place to stay. The quiet friendly village boasts wide ranging events and activities throughout the year, together with 2 pubs, shop, post office and restaurant.

One bedroom cottage sleeps two max. and cot. Ground floor: open plan with patio door leading to pool. First floor: large double bedroom and bathroom with bath and shower.

The Surrounding Area

Llansteffan

Picturesque Llansteffan Village, lying just eight miles from Carmarthen and commanding fine views over the Towy Estuary, provides an ideal holiday setting for those wishing to combine a relaxing seaside break with a glimpse of friendly rural life and the occasional day spent touring the heart of the West Wales countryside. Commercialised it certainly is not, but charming, characteristic, quaint and scenic are just some of the adjectives that come to mind.

In addition to the beach, with swimming particularly recommended at Scott’s Bay, visitors will be delighted with the beautiful walks both along the coast and inland towards and around the neighbouring villages of Llanybrin, Llangain and Llyngynog, and impressed by the fine ruins of Llansteffan Castle and ‘Hen Gapel’, Llanybri. The 12th Century Llansteffan church is of great interest also.

The village is a conservation area and the headland known as ‘Werle Point’, stretching around Scott’s Bay (5 min. walk from Innisfree) towards Laugharne and the Tâf Estuary, has been purchased by the national trust in order to preserve its beauty for future generations, and a footpath along its expanse has been opened. Be assured that in the Llansteffan area you can rely on a warm welcome amidst some of the finest unspoilt coastal scenery of West Wales.

Llansteffan Castle

Perched on the headland overlooking the Estuary stands Llansteffan Castle, which it can safely be said commands quite magnificent views - probably unequalled throughout Wales. The evolution of its fortifications is of particular interest, achieving greatness during the English conquest of Wales late in the 13th century.

Its importance was due to the immense strategic value of the castle’s position and the mouth of the River Towy, when defence against approaches from the sea were so important. The fortifications are one of a line of castles that extend along the South Wales coast from Chepstow to Pembroke, and Llansteffan served as a station to send signals to other castles along the sweep of Carmarthen Bay.

The magnificent Great Gatehouse was built in 1280, and this became the castle’s main living quarters. As a fortress it was cruelly efficient, and above the entrance to the gatehouse one can observe the slot-shaped shoot through which boiling liquids were poured onto attackers. Less lethally, water was also sent cascading through to douse fires intended to burn down the gates.

The ruins are freely open to members of the public at any time.

Nearby

Some interesting places to visit are listed below for the convenience of those wishing to spend a part of their time exploring the immediate countryside:

Carmarthen, with its excellent museum; the excavated remains of a fine Roman Amphitheatre at Priory Street; impressive Leisure Centre; unrivalled shopping facilities in West Wales, and thriving Cattle and Provision Markets.

Dylan Thomas’ Boathouse Museum, Laugharne: The former home of the Poet Dylan Thomas has been converted into an interesting Museum of his life and work and is open to the public seven days a week in season.

Oakwood: the ultimate theme park experience. Check out the Wales' 'Coaster Country' at www.oakwood-leisure.com

The National Botanic Garden of Wales: Situated just outside Carmarthen, this £43 million scheme is one of the most ambitious environmental projects ever attempted in the UK, and the first new major botanic garden for over a centuary. The centre piece of the 568 acres is the largest single span Glass House in the world.

Gwili Railway: Trains run from the village of Bronwydd just outside Carmarthen and provides passengers with a beautiful three mile round trip.

The Teifi and Towy Valleys: fine stretches of natural inland river scenery with excellent fishing. Places of particular mention include Cenarth Falls and the Museum of the Woollen Industry, Drefach, Velindre - both in the Teifi Valley.