Places to eat
If you like your food this is the place for you! There are so many lovely pubs, restaurants and eateries in the local area from Michelin Star Restaurants to traditional welsh pubs. A selection of our favourite is included below.
Restaurants
Dexters – Amazing steaks and lovely interiors www.dexterswales.co.uk
Y Polyn – Has two AA rosettes, an Egon Ronay star and is featured in the Good Food Guide, Michelin Pub Guide and Alistair Sawday’s Guide to Pubs www.ypolyn.co.uk
Coast – Fantastic seafood on the harbour side www.coastsaundersfoot.co.uk
The Warren – Local produce, lovely for breakfast / brunch as well and lunch and dinner www.warrenmanselst.co.uk
Florentinos – Authentic Italian www.florentinos-italian.com
Wrights Food Emporium – Innovative food in a relaxed setting. Wine shop and deli also shop.wrightsfood.co.uk
The Stone Crab – Amazing seafood www.stonecrab.co.uk
The New Curiosity – Located in the middle of Carmarthen town family run restaurant with excellent dishes www.thenewcuriosity.co.uk
Pubs
The Butchers – Traditional welsh cosy pub www.butchersofllanddarog.co.uk
Black Ox – Serving seasonal welsh produce www.blackoxgastro.wales with a play park next door
Forest Arms Brechfa – Open fire, warm welcome for walkers and bikers www.forestarms.com/the-pub
Local attractions
Gardens
National Botanical Gardens – www.botanicgarden.wales
Castles
There are many castles and historic houses to explore across Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.
www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/explore/castles-historical-houses
www.visitpembrokeshire.com/attractions-events/castles-and-heritage
Dinefwr Country Park – Castle ruins, country house and grounds, deer and white cattle www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dinefwr
Carew Castle
For the Children
Folly Farm www.folly-farm.co.uk
Manor Wildlife Park www.manorwildlifepark.co.uk
Heatherton World of Activities www.heatherton.co.uk
Oakwood Theme Park www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk
Dinosaur Park www.thedinosaurpark.co.uk
Beaches
Llansteffan is the nearest and is lovely. Long beach with castle up on the hill. Pub in the village that is really good www.llansteffan.com/llansteffan-beach there is also a nice pub in the village Inn on the Sticks. www.llansteffan.com/the-sticks-hotel
Laugharne If you wanted to see Dylan Thomas Boat House and also the castle and views across the estuary www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/places/laugharne
Wisemans Bridge Saundersfoot is about a 1.5 mile walk. You can park at Wisemans bridge and walk along the coast to Saundersfoot. Nice walk and some nice beaches to take in. www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/towns-and-villages/wisemans-bridge-and-stepaside
Pembrey Country Park One of Wales top attractions, set within 500 acres and 8 miles of golden sand (Cefn Sidan) www.pembreycountrypark.wales includes a ski slope, bike hire and crazy golf and more.
Stackpole – Lovely National Trust Gardens and access to Barfundle Beach. Good walk around with lots to see. Cafe by the car park. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stackpole
There are many other amazing beaches as you move into Pembrokeshire www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales
Walking
We are located within close proximity to the Wales Coastal Path www.walescoastpath.gov.uk and a range of lovely mountainous and forest walks of which a range of resources are available for information including
www.discovercarmarthenshire.com
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dolaucothi-gold-mines/lists/legendary-walks-in-carmarthenshire
Mountain Biking