Local Area Information

The apartment is central to a lot of fantastic places, below are just a few very local ones to mention.

Dryslwyn Castle, 350 yards from the property.  Built in 1220's by one of the princes of the Kingdom of Deheubarth, now considered one of the most important remaining structures built by a Welsh Chieftain and is a Grade I listed building.  Entry is free!

Paxton Tower, located on the hill near Llanarthney 3.2 miles away.  Is a Neo-Gothic Folly erected in honour of Lord Nelson and is a Grade II listed building under the care of The national Trust. Entry is free!

The National Botanical Garden of Wales, near Llanarthney, 4.2 miles away.  Is a visitor attraction and centre for botanical research & conservation and features the world's largest single-span glasshouse measuring 110m long by 60m wide. 

Aberglasney Gardens, near Llangathen, 3.2 miles away.  Made famous by the BBC TV series " A Garden Lost in Time ", which followed it's restoration, is one of Wales finest gardens & surrounds a historic house built in 1600's, boosting 10 acres of ancient gardens.

Dinefwr Castle & Newton House in Llandeilo, 7 miles away.  Is a ruined castle overlooking the Towy River.  It was the chief seat of the Kingdom of Deheubarth, Grade I listed and in the care of The National Trust.

Cerreg Cennen Castle & Farm in the village of Trap, near Llandeilo, 9 miles away.  The castle is within the Brecon Beacons National Park and has been in ruinous state since 1462, now in the care of Cadw, the Welsh Government historic environment service.

Llyn Llech Owain Country Park, near Gorslas, 4.9 miles away.  Is a 158 acre expanse of woods & Lakeland with nature trails, playground & café. Free entry!

A little further a field:

Skanda Vale Temples, The Community of the Many Names of God, Llanpumsaint, 18 miles away. Free to enter but booking required.  

Dolaucothi Gold Mines, near Llanwrda, 19 miles away.  A 1930's mine yard, explore mine sheds, workshops, winding gear and gold panning area and Mini Mine, special for under 5's.

Folly farm Adventure Park, near Saundersfoot, 32 miles away. 200 different species, indoor funfair, extensive indoor & outdoor adventure play areas.

Manor Wildlife Park, near Tenby, 36 miles away.  52 Acre Zoo, with huge indoor softplay & bouncy castle. Owned and run by TV presenter Anna Ryder Richardson & Colin Mac Dougall. 

Llansteffan Beach, 19 miles away.

Tenby, 36 miles away.

Saundersfoot, 33 miles away.

Laugharne Castle, 24 miles away.