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COSY COTTAGE WITH REAL FIRE AND FABULOUS VIEWS IN CARMARTHENSHIRE, WALE

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A cozy dining area with a stone fireplace, wooden table, and chairs.
A garden with a wooden bench, a pergola, and various flowering plants including yellow tulips and white blossoms.
A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table with a bottle of wine and glasses, a television on a stand, and a window with curtains.
A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, two red pillows, and two white towels.
A white cottage with a dark tiled roof, a small window, and a door.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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KIDWELLY, WLS
  • Place, Carmarthen Castle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Carmarthenshire County Museum
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, National Botanic Garden of Wales
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

COSY COTTAGE WITH REAL FIRE AND FABULOUS VIEWS IN CARMARTHENSHIRE, WALE

Gwendraeth View is a delightful former blacksmiths cottage, over 200years old situated in a pretty village with fabulous views of the Gwendraeth Fach overlooking Carmarthenshire and Garden of Wales. The cottage is full of character with flagstone and wooden floors, beams and an open fire. Sleeps 3 in total, 2 bedrooms, 1 double and 1 single, Lounge with open fire, dining table and chairs, TV. We have Wifi in Gwendraeth View cottage. There is a fully equipped quirky country kitchen, bathroom with shower over bath, central heating. The cottage has lots of interesting features and there are some low ceilings. There is an outdoor seating area to enjoy the views and bbq. I no longer accept dogs. The cottage makes a fantastic touring base for Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. Convenient for Carmarthen (6 miles), Lllanelli (11 miles) and the Wales Coastal Path. We also have somewhere that you can lock up your bikes securely for cyclists. Owners live opposite the cottage and are on hand for any questions.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
I do not provide a cot, bring your own travel cot
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please leave the house as you found it.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6185242
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Kidwelly

Located in Kidwelly, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Glyn Abbey Golf Club and Derllys Court Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Brecon Beacons National Park and Llyn Llech Owain Country Park. National Botanic Garden of Wales and Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and ecotours nearby.
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KIDWELLY, WLS

What's nearby

  • Carmarthen Castle - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Carmarthen Heritage Centre - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • King Street Gallery - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Carmarthenshire County Museum - 17 min drive - 17.3 km
  • National Botanic Garden of Wales - 21 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Carmarthen Station - 13 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hagans Cafe & Chip Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Plume & Feathers Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yr Hen Dderwen (Wetherspoon) - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is COSY COTTAGE WITH REAL FIRE AND FABULOUS VIEWS IN CARMARTHENSHIRE, WALE pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at COSY COTTAGE WITH REAL FIRE AND FABULOUS VIEWS IN CARMARTHENSHIRE, WALE?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at COSY COTTAGE WITH REAL FIRE AND FABULOUS VIEWS IN CARMARTHENSHIRE, WALE?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COSY COTTAGE WITH REAL FIRE AND FABULOUS VIEWS IN CARMARTHENSHIRE, WALE?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is COSY COTTAGE WITH REAL FIRE AND FABULOUS VIEWS IN CARMARTHENSHIRE, WALE located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of National Botanic Garden of Wales, Kidwelly Industrial Museum and Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway. Carmarthen Castle and King Street Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

will t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great for what we wanted and they even managed to organise some beautiful weather!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2026
Glad that you enjoyed and found the location handy. 2026 has been the Summer for exploring the amazing beaches and visitor attractions.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ulrika W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2026
Glad that you had a lovely holiday and found the location convenient for visiting beautiful West Wales.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotlessly clean and just as described. The host was lovely to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your kind review. I am really glad that you found the cottage very clean and the communications were all clear.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, plenty of room for small group
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2025
I am really glad that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June S.

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

Charming cottage.

Lovely cottage to use as a base for exploring west Wales.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Short breakaway

Cosy cottage, good location for easy access to interesting places.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alison N.

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

Cosy cottage

Comfy stay in this cosy cottage with all the facilities we needed for us 3 adults and dog. Great beaches, castles and countryside for lovely dog walks.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2022
Really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and enjoyed beautiful Carmarthenshire.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Lovely cottage

Beautiful cottage in an ideal location to explore both the Gower and Pembrokeshire. The rooms are perfect in size and we loved our stay. Heather was very helpful and when we asked for the heating to be put on the same day. Will definitely be back
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anjali K.

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

Great cottage!

Lovely place with a working fireplace and garden. Only word of caution is that the bathroom floor is very slippery so walk carefully—one of us fell the first day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

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

Carmarthen 10 mins away

Very nice with a friendly host LOADS of hot water just 10 mins from Carmarthen or onto the A48 & M4 for Swansea & Cardiff
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2022
Glad that you found the location convenient for getting to Carmarthen and the M4.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived the heating was on and there was plenty of wood for the fire. We soon felt warm and comfortable. There was a lovely welcome note, some milk and Welshcakes. We reallg enjoyed our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John K.

200yr old Welsh cottage near perfect for our 2 night stay

Cottage was clean and tastefully presented with everything we needed to sleep and eat. We washed our clothes after 2 weeks on the go. Central heating was also really nice! Only downside was that internet access as advertised was not available. But we got by using my phone as a hotspot. The welcome pack of firewood, milk and welsh cakes was really thoughtful. Never needed to disturb Heather for anything, so thankyou.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
I am glad that you found the cottage clean and comfortable and that you enjoyed the welsh cakes. Regarding the wifi, it is not on my listing. Many guests enjoy the escape from it all experience, but most can use their phones to access internet. Regards Heather
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David C.

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

disapointed

the cottage itself was very nice but for a partially disabled person I found it cold and uncomfortable. the sofa was far to low and the chairs extremely hard even using a cushion.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2023
The comments that you have left are very disappointing. I try very hard to make sure that my guests have an really enjoyable experience. Your daughter thanked me when she left for staying "in our beautiful cottage". I had asked you beforehand if you were happy to go ahead and book, as I was concerned that the property would not be suitable for you, due to you being 83, but you did not let me know that you had health issues. I had to put the central heating on for you, in a middle of a heatwave, so any other guest would have found the temperature fine, if anything too hot. Next time you book accommodation, you should look carefully with your requirements. Kind regards Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We spent 3 nights at the property. It is well situated for easy access to neighbouring towns especially Carmarthen approximately 7 miles away and, which is well appointed with shops, drinking and eating establishments and with many retail outlets nearby. There are several attractions in the area which we were not able to take advantage of because of time. Kidwelly is a short trip (go to The Old Moathouse for excellent tapas - it is right next to the castle) and Tenby a bit further but well worth the visit. There is also a National Trust property at Dinefwr within driving distance and the must-see Dolaucothi Roman Gold Mine. The property itself has everything you could wish for a short stay including a well appointed kitchen and bathroom, comfortable lounge with an excellent TV, and two bedrooms. Heather, the host, has ensured that there is plenty of information about the area available and left a helpful welcome note. The wifi worked perfectly. Everything was clean and tidy. At the front there is a single parking space which was more than adequate for one vehicle whilst at the back there is a garden with extensive countryside views. Access to the property was via a key in a lockbox. Excellent instructions on gaining access and, subsequently, leaving were provided. Heather is a pleasant host who had first class communication with us both before and during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marta K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a lovely place to stay; calm, clean and with lovely views of the countryside. The living room was a cosy place to relax and I imagine it would have been lovely with a fire. We would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your kind review. I am so glad that you loved the views and found everything clean and cosy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dave E.

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

An enjoyable stay. Busy road but quiet at night

Nice house but as it was September it was getting a bit cold and damp. Time for the heating to be turned on. The television woke us up one night, it turned itself on. Maybe it is worth having a look at it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

jennifer b.

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

Welsh bungalow

very nice bungalow but situated next to a busy (during the day) road and a lane - lovely views, cosy beds, ok walks up steep hills. Close enough to the National Botanical Garden of Wales which is huge and beautiful (we got a weekly ticket and went 3 times). TV worked well and the sofa was comfy to relax after hard days walking - bath was wonderful too.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2021
I am really glad that you enjoyed your stay at the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Very comfortable and warm

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2021
Thank you for your kind review. Really pleased that you liked your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trevor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Very good

Well presented cottage ideal base for touring around wales
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

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

Ideal location for beautiful views

A lovely quaint quirky cottage. Very tastefully converted retaining the character of its origin. Heather is very special and will go out of her way to assist. Very happy with everything. Thank you🤗🤗
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

steven a.

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

Lovely honest cottage

Great location for us to visit family. Everything you could need and no WiFi is part of the charm. Slept really well which is a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stephen G.

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

short 5 night break in carmthenshire

myself and three friends arranged a last minute golf break in the area... We found the cottage to be exactly as advertised.. clean and quaint.. sleeping arrangements were not ideal for our group but we knew this before we went..1 double room ,1 single and a sofa bed , but the facilities advertised could not be faulted, decent size rooms for such a small property comfy beds , good shower with constant hot water, and a small but fully equiped kitchen ..lovely views from rear of property which is set in a small and quite remote village. Due to covid restrictions we did not have much contact with the owner Heather, but she was most helpful and pleasant to deal with... All in all this cottage was fantastic value for money and we had a great time ... thank you Heather
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen B.

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

Gwendraeth View Cottage

Really liked the cottage and the lovely garden. The cottage was well equipped, warm and homely. Our only criticism (we are in our 60s!) Was the settee was low down & my husband found it difficult to get comfy as he has MS. Aside from that it was lovely and I was reluctant to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2021
I am really glad that you found the cottage warm and homely and enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shira T.

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

Gwendraeth View

Stayed for 6 nights with my husband, daughter and grandson. The cottage was very well situated for visits to local attractions and in a very quiet, pretty location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2020
Thank you for your kind comments, I am pleased that you had such lovely weather and enjoyed the location.

About the host

Hosted by Heather

Host profile image
Hello My name is Heather and I have lived in Wales permanently since 2013 when I moved here with my husband Alun from Rugby, Warwickshire, England. We have always loved this part of the country and are now very happy to live here and hope that you will enjoy this beautiful part of the country in our lovely cottage, which is just over the road from where we live.

Why they chose this property

My husband Alun was originally born in South Wales and wanted to move back here, and I am from Leicester. I used to go to Pembrokeshire on holiday as a child, the next county to Carmarthen and I now have to pinch myself that this wonderful countryside is now on my doorstep. We both love the great outdoors and there is so much exploring to do here, walking, cycling, the beaches and Castles are all very close by.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy the stunning views from the balcony, double bedroom and kitchen of the Gwendraeth Fach and Carmarthenshire. There is a garden which also belongs to the cottage for quiet relaxation. You can also walk up the mountain, Myndd Llangyndeyrn and see 7 counties from the top and some ancient stone burial grounds.

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