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Self Catering Rural Cottage in Carmarthenshire

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A modern house with a wooden exterior and large glass windows.
A modern living room with grey sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A series of square planters with vibrant flowers in front of a building with a white exterior and a window.
A modern house with a sloped roof, large windows, and a wooden exterior wall.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling and exposed wooden beams, a kitchen in the background, and a cozy seating arrangement.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Peniel, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
  • Place, Gwili Railway
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Carmarthenshire County Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Carmarthen Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Carmarthen

Located in Carmarthen, this cottage is in a rural area. Carmarthen Castle and Picton Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Gwili Railway and Carmarthen Leisure Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider National Botanic Garden of Wales and Pantglas World of Nature. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like birdwatching.
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Peniel, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire

What's nearby

  • Gwili Railway - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Carmarthenshire County Museum - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Carmarthen Castle - 13 min drive - 8.8 km
  • King Street Gallery - 14 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Skanda Vale - 16 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Carmarthen Station - 9 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cofio Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yr Hen Dderwen (Wetherspoon) - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rose and Crown Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Self Catering Rural Cottage in Carmarthenshire pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Self Catering Rural Cottage in Carmarthenshire?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Self Catering Rural Cottage in Carmarthenshire on 21 Nov 2026 start from £325, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Self Catering Rural Cottage in Carmarthenshire?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Self Catering Rural Cottage in Carmarthenshire?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Self Catering Rural Cottage in Carmarthenshire?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Self Catering Rural Cottage in Carmarthenshire located?

This family-friendly Carmarthen cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Afon Gwili, Gwili Railway and Carmarthenshire County Museum. Carmarthen Heritage Centre and Carmarthen Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Very nice host, great tips for visiting. Location ideal for Gower, Pembrokeshire and Camarthenshire.Everything as promised.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
You were most welcome.. I love guests who want to explore in all directions of our beautiful country and only too willing to help them plan great days out . And you had the most beautiful weather ! And I aim to offer clean comfortable affordable accommodation as a base that really feels like home to return to each evening
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wij hadden een excellent verblijf in de red kite cottage. We werden heel vriendelijk onthaald door de gastvrouw, Nicky, die ons allerlei tips voor uitstapjes en bezoekjes kon meedelen. De cottage is netjes en prima ingericht, alles is aanwezig. Ook het uitzicht is fantastisch : je kan mijlenver kijken naar de prachtige natuur. 's morgens werden we begroet door de koetjes en we spotten zelfs een eekhoorn in de boom naast onze slaapkamer. We hebben zo genoten van dit verblijf !!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2026
I am so privileged to host such lovely enthusiastic guests as yourselves and share my beautiful location with you . I believe it is important to spend time with guests on arrival to help them decide where to visit for their best visitor experience . You were blessed with seeing a squirrel so close ! I did see him in the mornings also ! I am so pleased that you really loved my place
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideally situated to explore all areas of Carmarthenshire

A lovely property that catered for all of our needs. In the current Covid-19 crisis the additional precautions were not onerous and we adapted easily. The property owner had a wide knowledge of the area and was able to help and advise as required. Would love to visit again
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2020
Thank you for your kind words. I was obviously nervous about striking a mutually happy balance for you and myself to remain as safe as possible and your feedback is very welcome news ! It was a pleasure to host you and would love to welcome you back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful Lication

The Red Kite Cottage was peaceful and well fitted. There was an amazing view and space to breathe. We were interested in finding Welsh ancestral town and sites and Nicki was wonderful in sharing her knowledge of the area. The Red Kite cottage location was perfect for exploring Carmarthenshire. I hope we can return in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage with helpful, friendly owner

We booked a week here and thoroughly enjoyed it, although the weather was "changeable" at best! The cottage is clean, well furnished and had everything we needed for our stay. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. Nicki is an excellent host and spent a lot of time telling us what there was to do and how to get to it. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the cottage and would recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you David and Sue I’m glad some of my suggestions helped you make the most of the weather . As a Carmarthenshire Tourism Ambassador I aim to pass my knowledge of the locality and beyond to all my guests Thank you for staying
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leuke cottage, met een heel mooi uitzicht!

Het was een fijne en mooie plek om te zijn. Een leuke cottage, met alles erin wat nodig is en ook heel netjes verzorgd. Een heel mooi uitzicht. Nicki is een vriendelijke en behulpzame vrouw, ze gaf veel tips. Er is heel veel informatie te vinden wat je er kan doen in de omgeving. Het huisje is rolstoeltoegankelijk, maar wanneer je volledig rolstoelafhankelijk bent dan is het ondanks de mooie plek misschien toch minder geschikt. De douche heeft een opstap en er is geen douchestoel of plastic tuinstoel, wel een steun.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Very clean and well equipped. Good location.

Very clean and well equipped. Nice views and a good location for touring.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you Jane and Clive . I strive to give the best to all guests . Glad you enjoyed your break .
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sehr schönes Cottage, nette Vermieterin

Das Red Kite Cottage ist liebevoll eingerichtet, war bei unserer Ankunft sehr sauber und ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht. Es liegt sehr ländlich in schöner Umgebung, die nächstgrößere Stadt ist jedoch in 8 min erreichbar. Das Cottage ist perfekt um ruhige Tage zu verbringen und gut gelegen, um Ausflüge sowohl an die Küste, als auch in die Bracon Beacons zu machen. Im Cottage liegt jede Menge Infomaterial zu möglichen Unternehmungen aus und Nicki gibt diesbezüglich gerne Tipps.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Danke schon ! I am glad you find my help and advice useful and that you had everything you needed for perfect holiday .. Even the sun shone for you !
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10/10 Excellent

Eine sehr schöne Ferienwohnung

Die Ferienwohnung ist geräumig, gemütlich und sehr gut ausgestattet - vom Wäscheständer mit Klammern bis zu den Kochutensilien. Das Bett ist groß genug, um auch längeren Menschen zu ermöglichen, zu zweit darin zu schlafen (was ja in Großbritannien nach unserer Erfahrung nicht immer der Fall ist..). Es hat kein Fußende und die Matratze ist gut. Und für den Fall aller Fälle gibt es ja noch in einem weiteren Schlafzimmer drei Einzelbetten, ebenfalls mit guten Matratzen. Die Vermieterin ist sehr nett und aufgeschlossen und kennt sich super in der Gegend aus. In der Ferienwohnung findet sich zudem wohlsortiert eine Fülle von Material zu möglichen Aktivitäten in Carmarthenshire. Der Sitzplatz draußen ist ebenfalls einladend - auch wenn wir ihn aufgrund des Wetters leider nicht nutzen konnten. Wir haben uns in dieser Wohnung sehr wohl gefühlt und können sie uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for staying and appreciating all my help and information and your lovely review. I hope you will recommend to friends . I work hard at presenting guests with a cottage that feels like new on arrival. I am a Carmarthenshire Tourism Ambassador and am on hand to help guests visit as much as possible regardless of weather, or just stay in the cosy cottage and relax ! Unwind in Wales!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wunderschönes Cottage mit schöner Aussicht in der Nähe von Carmarthen

Perfekter Urlaub, bei sehr freundlicher Gastgeberin mit vielen Tips zu Entdeckungszielen. Liegt ziemlich im Zentrum von Südwales so das man viele sehenswerte Ziele gut erreichen kann. Das Ferienhaus ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet und sehr sauber und gepflegt. Werden wir jedem weiterempfehlen! Leider viel zu kurzer Urlaub.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Danke Schon!! What a lovely review ! I am so glad to have hosted you and you are such a friendly cheerful couple! . You were amazing travellers and saw so much of our beautiful County of Carmarthenshire and Country .
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A comfortable peaceful retreat

Red Kite cottage is ideally situated in beautiful countryside yet less than ten minutes drive into Carmarthen, which has all the shops and amenities you might need. The cottage is equipped with everything you would want for a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you . Yes being semi rural means you do not feel isolated from amenities here and also being close to so many A roads from edge of Carmarthen you can access the whole of 4 Welsh counties within 45 minutes .
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10/10 Excellent

Brilliant!

Had an amazing stay in Red Kite Cottage. We spent 4 days there and can't complain about anything. the cottage was well equipped and had everything we could have possibly wanted. Nicola, the owner, made us feel very welcome. I would definitely recommend the cottage for both couples and families.
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10/10 Excellent

Nice cottage, nice location.

The cottage has everything you need for any length of stay. Nicki will help in any way on where to go and what to do locally, and beyond in the lovely county of Carmarthenshire. With wild Red Kites soaring above over the farmland and lots of tame chickens in the farmyard, bird fanciers will have a field day. The cottage has Wifi which is very handy, but we think w.w.w really stands for Wild West Wales....Enjoy. Susan John and grandaughter Piper
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
As a Carmarthenshire Tourism Ambassador and qualified World Host I enjoy helping guests make the most of their stay in my rural yet conveniently located base to explore not just the county but most corners of South and west Wales within an hour too. Birds and Livestock locally in abundance to just sit in patio and observe nature . Come and relax . Unwind in Wales!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

a lovely break in a beautiful countryside

Wonderfully kept holiday cottage, tidy and comfortable. Suitable for a family of 5 (2 adults 1 teenager 2 children) Lovely friendly owner that made us feel welcomed and was full of local knowledge of the best places to visits. I have already recommended very highly to family and friends.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for the kind review . There is always so much to choose from to suggest to guests visiting our county where you can find a slice of Wales within Wales, local culture, natural attractions, history and much more . Being a selected Carmarthenshire Ambassador I am on hand to advise if you !need me !
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable and as relaxing as you want it to be

Exactly as described with everything we needed for our stay. Excellent advice from Nikki on everything from cheapest petrol and closest shops, to local attractions and how to fit them together to make the most of our time and weather (generally good). We felt like we packed quite a bit in to the short break and were able to stay a bit longer as there was no following weekend booking! However we could quite easily have just stayed in for a very relaxing time as it was clean, recently decorated, comfortable and warm with great views. Lots to see and do in easy driving distance. We saw the Red Kite feeding and did the Top Gear tour but also visited several several castles and NT properties including the Dolaucothy gold mine - good underground tour! Nikki was very welcoming and attentive throughout our stay without being intrusive and I am sure if, we had wanted, she would have left us to ourselves. It was difficult to leave - I am sure we will be back and would recommend it to friends or family without hesitation. Jon, Rosie and Andrew
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8/10 Good

A Peaceful Haven

My husband and I wanted somewhere quiet to stay in the Carmarthen area and this fitted the bill perfectly. On our arrival we were met by the cottage owner who gave us a guided tour of the property. Everything was well presented, with fresh flowers in the living area.and a welcome pack which included delicious Welsh Cakes! There was plenty of information about attractions in the area including a recommended 'Top Gear Towy Valley Drive'. We followed this route and included a visit to an excellent Red Kite Feeding Centre during our day's outing. We were very lucky with the weather ( very little rain!) and were able to sit out on the terrace admiring the beautiful countryside view over a large glass of wine! We would definitely stay again.
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