Local Area

Set in the beautiful Welsh countryside there are plenty of historical surrounding villages to explore in the surrounding areas. The Cottage will provide more details of interesting places to see and visit.

The famous falls of the river Teifi at Cenarth, the beautiful beaches of Penbryn, Tresaith, Mwnt, Cymtydu and Poppit Sands gives you plenty of scope for walking or swimming. If you're more energetic, there's golfing, swimming and boating at Cardigan, plus paintballing and go-carting nearby to keep you busy. The Woollen Museum at Drefach Felindre, Cilgerran castle and Henllan steam railway are just a few of the cultural places to visit.

For the green-fingered brigade visit the nearby

• National Botanic Garden of Wales, Middleton Hall, Llanarthne, SA32 8HG. Tel 01558 667148/9.
  
  
• Aberglasney Gardens at Llagathen, SA32 8QH. Tel 01558
  668998. A small intimate garden in 9 acres with a Ninfarium, a unique perfumed garden
  
  
• National Trust Garden at Dinefwr, Llandeilo, SA19 6RT – Landscaping on a grand scale specifically the work of Capability Brown. Tel 01558 823902

For Countryside Lovers:

• Very Local fishing at the Edwinsford Estate, Talley, Llandeilo. SA19 7JA. Tel 01558 685848.
• Course and trout fishing locally at the Springwater Lakes, Harford, Llanwrda, SA19 8DT. Tel 01558 650788, and at Hafodneddyn Fishery, Hafodneddyn Estate, Llandeilo. Tel 01558 668207.
• Game shooting locally at the Edwinsford Estate – see fishing details above.
• Hunting with the Carmarthen Hunt over 30 sq.miles and the Llandeilo Farmers.
• Clay pigeon shooting at Llanfynydd

Walking

• Pony trekking at Five Saints Riding Centre, Gilfach Farm, Pumsaint, Llanwrda, SA19 8YN. Tel 01558 650580.
• Sycamores Ranch Western Riding Centre, Llawhaden, Narberth, Pembrokeshire. Tel 0707 930 8941.

Golf

There are lots of interesting courses on our doorstep:

• Builth Wells Golf Club, Ashburnham Golf Club at Burry Port a links course
• Derllys Court Golf Club near Carmarthen, an undulating Parkland course
• Glyn Abbey Golf Club near Kidwelly set in 200 acres of rolling countryside
• Machynys Peninsula Golf and Country Club near Llanelli, the only Nicklaus designed course in Wales
• Parc Garnant Golf Club overlooking the Brecon Beacons near Ammanford, that won the Best New Club of the Year in 2003/04

Leisure Centres

• A pool and fitness facilities at the Four Seasons Restaurant, Nantgaredig. Tel 01267 290238.
• Carmarthen Leisure Centre at Llansteffan Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen. Tel 01267 230874, about 11 miles away

For the Young and Young At Heart

• Oakwoood Theme Park at Canaston Bridge, Narberth, Pembrokeshire, SA67 8DE – approx 45 minutes away. Megafobia is one of the longest wooden roller coasters in the world. 24 hour information line 01834 891376.
• The Gwili Railway (steam train ride) at Bronwydd Arms Station, Carmarthen SA33 6HT. Tel 01267 230666.
• The National Showcaves centre for Wales at Dan-yr-Ogof, also the largest dinosaur park in Northern Europe. Tel 01639 730801.
• Folly Farm, Begelly, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire. SA68 OXA. Tel 01834 812731. Farm animals, adventure play indoors and outdoors
• Dolau Cothi Goldmines at Pumsaint, Llanwrda. SA19 8US. Tel 01558 650177, (infoline 01558 825146) - These unique Gold Mines are set on a woodland hillside overlooking the Cothi Valley. Children can try their hand gold panning.
• Cenarth Paintball Games & Laser Games
• Gigrin Farm - Red Kite Feeding Station, Nature Trail, Bird Reserve, Picnic Site & Childrens Play Area
• Pemberton's Welsh Chocolate Farm – Llanboidy, near Whitland has a Chocolate Village Tel 01994 448800/448448
• Heatherton, St. Florence, Tenby, Pembrokeshire. SA70 8RJ. Tel 01646 651025. Numerous outside sports and indoor adventure
• The Millennium Coastal Park at Llanelli. SA15 2LF. Tel 01554 777744

For Car Enthusiasts.

Come and see the World Rally Championship, Wales Rally GB, held in September each year. Penybont lies in the heart of the forest routes.

• Wales Off Road, Llanerchindda Farm, Cynghordy, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, SA20 0NB. Tel 01550 750274
• Museum of Speed, Pendine, Carmarthen. SA33 4NY. 23.5 miles. Tel 01994 453488. Overlooks the longest beach in the Country.
• Pembrey Motor Sports Centre - South Wales main motor sport track

For the Cultural

• The nearest Art Gallery is the Bridge Gallery at 133 Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, SA19 6EN, some 8.5 miles away. Tel 01558 822183.
• Carmarthenshire County Museum, some 8.8 miles away at The Old Palace, Abergwili, Carmarthen, SA31 2JG. Tel 01267 228696.
• National Woollen Museum, Drefach Felindre, Llandysul SA44 5UP, 11.8 miles away. Tel 01559 370929.
• Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne. Tel 01994 427420
• The Guardian Hay Festival – The Hay Festival of Literature and the arts
  
• Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon - Theatre Brycheiniog's Location alongside the head of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in the heart of the Brecon Beacons gives the theatre a stunning setting, unique amongst the arts.
• Castles such as Carreg Cennen Castle overlooking the Black Mountain, at Trapp, Llandeilo, SA19 6UA. Tel 01558 822291. Take a torch with you so you can visit the cavern cut into the cliff beneath the foundations. It has fantastic views from the battlements.
• West Wales Museum of Childhood - near Newcastle Emlyn
• Big Pit - National mining museum situated just of the A40 near Brecon

Fine Local Produce

• Carmarthenshire Open Air and Provision Market. Further information 01267 228841
• Cwm Deri Vineyard, Martletwy, Pembrokeshire SA67 8AP. Tel 01834 891274

Local Restaurants and Pubs

• Ty Mawr Country Hotel is in the village of Brechfa, Tel 01267 202332
• Glasfryn Guest House & Restaurant in the village of Brechfa. Tel 01267 202306
• Black Lion Inn at Abergorlech, SA32 7SN. 3.5 miles away. Tel 01558 685271
• The Plough Inn at Felingwm, Carmarthen is 4.7 miles away. Tel 01267 290019
• The Four Seasons, Nantgaredig, Carmarthen. SA32 7NY. Tel 01267 290238
• Glanrannell Park Country House, Crugybar, Llanwrda. SA19 8SA. Tel 01558 685230

EMERGENCIES

• Doctors Surgery: Meddygfa Tywi, Station Road, Nantgaredig. SA32 7LG. 7 miles away. Tel 01267 290240
• Dentist Surgery: Garth Celyn Dental Surgery, 5 New Road, Llandeilo SA19 6DB Tel 01558 823437 8 miles away
• Veterinary Surgeon: Percy & Jones, 6 King Street, Llandeilo. Tel 01558 823239
• Carmarthen Hospital, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen. SA31 2AF Tel 01267 235151