Area F - The Carmarthenshire Heart

With its green rolling hills and quiet rural byways, it's no surprise that Carmarthenshire has become known as 'The Garden of Wales'. Gardens not to be missed are the National Botanic Garden with its spectacular modern glasshouse, and the restored ancient gardens at Aberglasney. The great castle at Carreg Cennen crowns a formidable rock in remote country. The little town of Llandovery has colourful painted houses around a cobbled market square and Carmarthen, the busy centre for the region, has pedestrianised squares and an ancient castle gateway.

This area includes the western end of the Brecon Beacons National Park and Brechfa Forest, both perfect for walking, cycling and horse riding. The Brecon Beacons are also known for hang gliding, paragliding and climbing and Brechfa Forest is a renowned mountain-biking centre. The Gwili Steam Railway is a living reminder of a Great Western Railway branch line winding through steep and wooded valley hills.

Holiday Cottages in The Carmarthenshire Heart

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The Cottage

The Cottage, near the Brecon Beacons, lies in one of the loveliest valleys in Wales, surrounded by the woods and

Sleeps: 3   £330 - £510 per week

The Hay Barn

The Hay Barn is a beautiful cosy mountain top retreat with incredible views in the heart of the stunning

Sleeps: 8   £650 - £650 per week

Pencnwc House

Pencnwc House is a charming Welsh cottage remodelled to sympathetically combine old with new and providing the perfect

Sleeps: 4   £325 - £550 per week

Beacons' Barn

Beacons’ Barn (graded 5 star) is one of three luxury cottages at Rhiw Ddu Barns in the famous Brecon Beacons National

Sleeps: 8   £650 - £895 per week

Rainbow 2

A warm welcome awaits you at Rainbow Cottages in the heart of Carmarthenshire amidst rolling hills where Red Kites

Sleeps: 2   £195 - £365 per week

Morlogws Carthouse

A 18th century cottage in rural Carmarthenshire The Cart House at Morlogws Farm is an delightful 18th century

Sleeps: 6   £380 - £780 per week

Coed Adam Farmhouse

Coed Adam is situated in open countryside overlooking the Gwendraeth Fach Valley, with distant views towards the Black

Sleeps: 6   £350 - £795 per week

Penrhipyn Cottage

Penrhipyn Cottage is a delightful and tranquil retreat situated in the idyllic hamlet of Gwernogle, in the heart of

Sleeps: 6   £395 - £790 per week

The Stables

The Stables is one of a cluster of five pretty holiday cottages set in tranquil surroundings in the heart of West

Sleeps: 11   £725 - £1295 per week

Dolau Cottage

This superb cottage, with a past dating back to approximately 1700, was originally a coach house attached to the Afon

Sleeps: 6   £210 - £425 per week

Ty Hen Cottage

Ty Hen Cottage is a delightful home from home, for 2-3 people. It is converted from part of a stone barn fronting an

Sleeps: 2   £300 - £360 per week

Brechfa Lodge

Brechfa Lodge offers accommodation for 5 people plus a cot in a newly renovated coach house and stable designed in

Sleeps: 5   £395 - £690 per week

Sylgen Cottage

Syglen Cottage is one of a cluster of five pretty holiday cottages set in tranquil surroundings in the heart of West

Sleeps: 5   £295 - £550 per week

Glan Clydach

Set within the magnificent splendour of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Glan Clydach nestles in the foothills of the

Sleeps: 6   £430 - £850 per week

Ramblers' Retreat

Rambler’s Retreat (graded 5 star) is one of three luxury cottages at Rhiw Ddu Barns in the famous Brecon Beacons

Sleeps: 2   £350 - £495 per week

Copper Beech Cottage

Copper Beech Cottage was formerly the servant’s wing of Myrtle Hill House and takes its name from the magnificent tree

Sleeps: 4   £280 - £425 per week

Rose Cottage

Rose Cottage is one of a cluster of five pretty holiday cottages set in tranquil surroundings in the heart of West

Sleeps: 5   £295 - £550 per week

Blaendyffryn Fach

Just 4 miles from the renowned Brechfa Forest mountain bike trails and 2 miles from the Teifi, the famous fishing

Sleeps: 4   £250 - £550 per week

Nyth-y-Wennol

Nyth y Wennol is one of a cluster of five pretty holiday cottages set in tranquil surroundings in the heart of West

Sleeps: 4   £295 - £550 per week

Dan y Cefn

Dan y Cefn, near the Brecon Beacons, enjoys stunning views across one of the loveliest valleys in Wales. It is a

Sleeps: 5   £335 - £680 per week

Things to do in The Carmarthenshire Heart

Dryslwyn Castle

The site of Dryslwyn is spectacular, a rocky outcrop in the broad fertile Tywi valley. The castle was built for the...

The Red Kite Feeding Centre

The Red Kite Feeding Station fits naturally into the landscape providing the ideal opportunity to see Red Kites,...

Gorsewen Arts

James and Bryony Singh have been making jewellery and art objects for galleries, craft sales and commissions for...

Pant Glas World of Nature

When you are in West Wales come and visit us at Pant Glas. You'll discover loads of attractions to keep the whole...

Crychan Forest

Crychan Forest Trails for walkers, cyclist, horse riders and carriage drivers. The Crychan Forest Association works...

Gwili Steam Railway

The Gwili Steam Railway is a Preserved Standard Gauge Steam Railway offering a range of different events thoughout the...

Norwood Gardens

The gardens at Norwood extend to about 3 acres and consist of a central path, the 'Long Walk', with individual gardens...

Jonathan Cox Ceramics

Jonathan creates his vibrant ceramics in an idyllic valley just three miles north of Carmarthen, moving there from...

Dolaucothi Gold Mines

These gold mines were worked 2000 years ago by the Romans and mining resumed there in the 19th century and carried on...

Carmarthenshire Heart Country Markets

Country Markets offer a truly local shopping experience and always a warm welcome! One of the attractions of Country...

Glyn-Coch Craft Centre

Glyn-Coch is a very small farm that also provides space for a pottery (in which visitors can have a go at making or...

Lampeter Food Festival

Lampeter recently held their 14th annual Food Festival, held in the beautiful grounds of Wales’ oldest university....

Amman Valley Trotting Club

Harness racing is an exhilarating sport where horse and driver act in unison to pit their wits against the opposition...

Carreg Cennen Castle

Carreg Cennen Castle and Farm is open 364 days a year. As Wales’ most dramatically situated castle perched on top of...

Floating Over Wales

Take a magical hot-air balloon flight over the glorious Welsh countryside to see the unique breathtaking views that...

Brynderi Honey Farm

We are a family-run honey farm in Carmarthenshire producing our own Welsh honey and specialize in making honey ice...

Brecon Mountain Railway

Brecon Mountain Railway is one of the most popular railways in Wales. Travel in one of our all weather observation...

Y Polyn Restaurant

Y Polyn is situated just a mile or so from the National Botanic Gardens of Wales and has become a destination in...

Gwili Pottery

Gwili has been creating domestic pottery for over 25 years, and has a wide variety of different shapes in around 30...

Tywi Tours

Tywi Tours, a family run business based in Betws, Ammanford, specialise in professional stimulating guided tours...