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Charming country cottage, in peaceful location near Llandeilo & Carmarthen

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Cottage from upper terrace & view
Entrance to the cottage
View from upper terrace
Grassy slope behind upper terrace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Llanfynydd, near Llandeilo, Carmarthensh
  • Place, Dryslwyn Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Aberglasney Gardens
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, National Botanic Garden of Wales
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Double bedroom upstairs with shared bathroom next door

1 Double Bed

Ground floor twin bedroom with Shower and Lavatory next door

2 Single Beds

New twin bedroom above Kitchen with Bathroom and lavatory next door

2 Single Beds

Twin Bedroom upstairs with shared bathroom next door

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom above Kitchen

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Downstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming country cottage, in peaceful location near Llandeilo & Carmarthen

Been off the rental market for a year for building upgrade work (hence gap in visitor reviews!). Now back available for rent.

Set on edge of Llanfynydd village in beautiful countryside (SA32 7TQ) – a great location for walking, fishing for salmon and sea-trout fishing on the River Towy, mountain biking in Brechfa Forest or general sight seeing (eg the National Botanic Gardens or Aberglasny), or as a base to explore the beaches beyond Carmarthen.

Four bedrooms (1 double, 3 twins, 3 bathrooms – 2 baths / 1 shower; living room with terrace doors; electric oven, gas hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine. Dogs allowed (at £25 extra charge). No smoking (smoke alarms fitted!)
• Linen and house towels provided (not beach towels)
• Good fibre WIFI, TV, DVD facilities
• Parking for 2 cars
• Terrace for outdoor lunches; also enclosed terrace play area
• Given proximity to road (quiet rural road with occasional car / tractor), young children or dogs outside the enclosed play area would need supervision

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The cottage is right by a road with nothing to prevent a child wandering onto it. Thus the cottage is not recommended for children who might stray.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6470292
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Carmarthen

Located in Carmarthen, this cottage is in a rural area. Carmarthenshire County Museum and Carmarthen Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Aberglasney Gardens and National Botanic Garden of Wales. Travelling with kids? Consider Gwili Railway and Carmarthen Leisure Centre & Pool. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Llanfynydd, near Llandeilo, Carmarthensh

What's nearby

  • Dryslwyn Castle - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Aberglasney Gardens - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Gelli Aur Country Park - 15 min drive - 18.2 km
  • National Botanic Garden of Wales - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 21 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Llandeilo Station - 20 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wright's Food Emporium - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Forest Arms Pub & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Salutation Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Diod - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Café Braz - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming country cottage, in peaceful location near Llandeilo & Carmarthen pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Charming country cottage, in peaceful location near Llandeilo & Carmarthen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming country cottage, in peaceful location near Llandeilo & Carmarthen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming country cottage, in peaceful location near Llandeilo & Carmarthen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming country cottage, in peaceful location near Llandeilo & Carmarthen located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Dryslwyn Castle, Aberglasney Gardens and Carreg Cennen. National Botanic Garden of Wales and Brecon Beacons National Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 72 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotlessly clean & the best equiped holiday property ever. Very clear notes & guidelines for heating etc . A selection of condiments & essentials. Wonderfully peaceful settingGiles extremely welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Clasper C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful cottage

We had a very comfortable stay at Woodbine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2022
THank you and do come again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer stay

Really great space and very well stocked
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2023
Thank you - I hope you had a great time visiting the area. Do come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seemed a long way from anywhere but once we started exploring it was central enough.

A very well equipped cottage and comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2022
Thank you - do come again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

School holidays

lovely relaxing stay, great price. Good communication with the owner. Would definitely visit again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2023
Thank you and do please come again - we love repeat stayers!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cosy cottage

We had a great few days in the cottage. It is cosy and clean, and has everything you need. Host was very helpful with check in and things to do etc. Would definitely recommend and would return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2022
Thank you and do come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raj B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Home Away and Home!

Very comfortable and a pleasant stay with Family. Landlord was very informative and provided all helpful tips to make the most of our stay. Will look forward to coming back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2022
You will be most welcome again. Hopefully you can stay longer and participate in many of the other local activities!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aron R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice Cottage

Woodbine is cosy and clean, and has everything you need. Would definitely recommend and would return again. The owner, Giles, was very helpful with check in and things to do etc Many thanks!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2022
My pleasure. SO glad you had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed the place very much

Giles was a great host, the home is beautiful, spacious, and comfortable! It’s a little secluded and requires some driving to get to nearby attractions but there was an excellent selection of vintage media and the outdoor patio was great to catch some sun! Overall, we had such a wonderful stay here and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you and do come again. Glad you like the vintage media / films
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaz H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

Beautiful location and scenery around the house. Communication and helpfulness of the owner was first class. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2021
Thank you and I hope you had a good time. Do come again! Giles
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and clean cottage

Good communication with owner
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2022
Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home.

Fabulous relaxing break enjoyed by all (3 adults, 4 children). Great place to use as a base for days out. Lovely evening meal at the local Inn- well worth a visit. Great communications with owner. House very well set up - a home from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2022
Thank you and so pleased you enjoyed your time there. Do come again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Facilities, very clean and good Comms

We had an excellent experience staying here. Communications with the owner before and during our rental were excellent, they really couldn't have been more helpful. The facilities at the cottage are excellent - everything you could think of was there, and it was very clean when we arrived too. Location is great, just a short drive to many local attractions. I would really recommend this cottage to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2022
Many thanks for your kind words and I am delighted you enjoyed your time there. Do come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Palak P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property with beautiful Views

The property is at great location and has beautiful views. It was very neat and clean. The owner of the property is very helpful. He also provided useful information before start of our stay. I would love to in this property again if visiting the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2022
Thank you for your feedback and do come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb cottage

We greatly enjoyed our stay in this cottage, one of the best that we have stayed in! The property was very comfortable, spotlessly clean and welcoming. It's very well equipped with everything one could need and well maintained. There were plenty of great trips a little drive away with some beautiful walks and beaches that we greatly enjoyed. We highly recommend staying here! Thank you for providing us with such a lovely stay ☺
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful short break at a lovely cottage

Despite the weather (we arrived just as Storm Kathleen hit south Wales) we had a fabulous long weekend mostly down to the cottage. Spacious, clean and welcoming, I would highly recommend a visit and we’ll definitely be looking at a return stay. Giles is a great host with excellent comms and very welcoming. All in all superb
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2024
Thank you - I will try and organise some better weather next time but I cant promise! So glad that despite the weather enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Woodbine has everything you need in a holiday letting

Good Communication with the owner cottage nice only downside is living room will only sit 5 comfortably if more be very tight and kitchen chairs are a bit rickety and could do with updating
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2023
Thank you Nick for the feedback. I will look into both points. All the best and do come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Gem

Great well equipped property in a superb location in beautiful Wales. Had a fantastic family activity holiday, the only problem it wasn’t for long enough.... we’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Delighted you had a good time and I do hope you can come back . ALways welcome.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely break in Wales

We had a brilliant week staying at Woodbine cottage despite being unlucky with the weather. The location is beautiful and quiet, with plenty to do in the surrounding areas if you are willing to do a bit of driving - coasteering, zip world, gorgeous walks, beaches and plenty more. The cottage layout is ideal and accommodated two families of 4 comfortably. We enjoyed visiting pubs and/or playing board games in the evenings. Friendly host and great communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

The cottage had everything we needed for our stay including plasters for a blister one of my children got. There is loads to do near by. You have to get used to the narrow roads that last a few miles in and out of the village. We were there the end of October and it did rain a lot but when the sun came out it was lovely. The owners were very helpful at the end of our stay and I would recommend staying in this cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2023
Thank you and so pleased you had a good time! Do come again. I will keep the plasters stocked as well!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gemma O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

Really large spacious house. Three bedrooms on one side, and one bedroom and bathroom on the other so good to separate if needed. Kitchen was really large and really well equipped! Beds were lovely and comfy and bed linen was great quality so everyone had a great nights sleep. The only let down was the living room, the sofas really do need replacing as it didn’t feel comfortable to relax in there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2023
Thank you for your feedback - appreciated and i have taken note of your helpful comments. Do come again
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy Barker

Clean, cosy and well equipped

We had a lovely holiday in this cosy house tucked away in the country village of Llanfynnd. The house was clean and well equipped and had all the modern conveniences. The only thing to bear in mind is the steep drive - don't go up too slowly else you might get stuck. The owners were friendly and helpful and when we left our son's polar bear behind they sent it back to us free of charge. We recommend this cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you for the kind words
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy house in a lovely village

We really enjoyed our stay. This is a lovely area with lots to do and fairly quick and easy access to the coast. We enjoyed the village location, the area is fantastically green and beautiful and people incredibly friendly. The cottage itself is cosy and warm but needs some updating and a bit of a refresh particularly in the upstairs bedrooms and shared bathroom. We nevertheless settled in well and were comfortable (including the dog who settled instantly). The kitchen was very well equipped. Giles the owner, provides the best 'things to do in the area' pack I think we've ever received with a holiday. It was so helpful! We would recommend this cottage and area of Carmarthenshire for a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2022
Thank you for your feedback. The upstairs bedroom and bathroom are next on the agenda . Do come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place for a family holiday

We had a lovely stay Llanfynydd. The cottage was clean and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped and there was plenty of space for my in-laws to come and join our family of five for a few days. The location is very rural, no shop nearby, just a pub. However we tried out a pub about 20mins away that had been recommended by Giles and the food was excellent. We spent two weeks at the cottage and had a great time visiting Brecha forrest, Swansea , a National Trust property and a country park by the sea which had loads of great activities for the kids. Despite Giles being out of the country he was excellent at being touch with us and making sure we were happy. My only small grumble was that there would have been an extra charge for clean towels, I think when you stay for two weeks clean towels should come as standard.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Dear Lisa Thank you for your feedback and I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and ventured out to see lots of the lovely places nearby. I take the point about the towels for two weeks stays and will discuss with any guests staying for two weeks in the future - thank you. Do come again Best wishes Giles
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, clean, home from home.

It took several attempts to reserve the property with Giles but once successful the process was straight forward. On arrival at 'Woodbine' we found the house spacious, clean and well appointed. All of our party slept well on the comfortable beds and the kitchen was well stocked with crockery, cutlery, glassware and pots and pans. All the usual electrical appliances are present (microwave, dishwasher, washing machine etc.). We couldn't get the VHS or DVD's working but TV reception was okay, there were a selection of board games, books and local maps and good WiFi, there is also a comprehensive folder of house and local information. The owner, Giles, rang us to check we were settled in and offered any assistance if needed which was nice The house is set in beautiful rolling countryside in a small village. There is a local pub just a five minute walk from the house which has a small menu, food was simple but tasty and the locals and landlady were friendly and welcoming. During our stay the pub was only open Wednesday to Saturday. There is no village shop. We found a Tesco's in Carmarthen about 20 minutes away and there is a small convenience store about 10 minutes away. With the Gower peninsula and Pembrokeshire coast within an hour's drive and the Brecon Beacon's on your doorstep, 'Woodbine' was a great base. One last note, 'Woodbine' is pet friendly but your dog will only have access to the kitchen and living room. We received the restrictions just before the rental was due to start, some time after making the booking. It would be useful to have had that information on the listing as our pooch usually sleeps in our bedroom at home and never really got used to sleeping on his own in the kitchen. Thank you Giles, you have a lovely holiday home and we all had a smashing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
Thank you for your feedback and I will amend the booking form to reflect your helpful comment on the dog sleeping in the bedroom (and thank you for sticking to the request!). DO come again. Giles

About the host

Hosted by Giles Nicholas

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We let out our holiday home to others so they can enjoy Wales as much as we do. We seek to make sure our cottage is very well equipped and very comfortable for their stays and help our guests as much as possible with suggestions for what to do and where to eat (we have a long list we provide to all guests). We are always happy to communicate by phone and on text to help guests with any questions they might have when staying at the property. We have always had very consistent top ratings from our guests.

Why they chose this property

Woodbine is our family holiday home which we bought many years ago in this quiet village in the hills as it was close to fishing on the River Towy and River Cothi. There is a lovely footpath walk behind the cottage which goes to the top of the hill behind and from the top you get amazing panoramic views over miles and miles of beautiful unspoilt countryside. There is a beautiful village church with regular services, half in Welsh and half in English. And next door is the village pub, Penybont Inn.The cottage is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of city or town life - it is very peaceful, with only the sounds or sheep or cattle the other side of the valley.

What makes this property unique

The property has been renovated with a new kitchen and bedroom extension.
The cottage is a great base to explore Wales in all directions into the Brechfa Forest for mountain biking and walks or gold mine, the beaches to the south west and the market towns of Llandeilo and Carmarthen and fishing on the Towy and Cothi or the multiple castles in the area. And then return to the peace and quiet of this lovely village.

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