Fiona's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This castle is on a National Trust property which also includes Newton House. Whether you have a dog or not this is a beautiful place for walking. Spot the resident deer herd and the ancient white cattle breed.
There’s a cafe and shop and a really good second hand book shop occupying a large space with comfortable sofas.
During holiday periods there’s generally something going on with lots to do for everyone.
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Castell Dinefwr
This castle is on a National Trust property which also includes Newton House. Whether you have a dog or not this is a beautiful place for walking. Spot the resident deer herd and the ancient white cattle breed.
There’s a cafe and shop and a really good second hand book shop occupying a large space with comfortable sofas.
During holiday periods there’s generally something going on with lots to do for everyone.
A scenic drive leads to this National Trust old Roman gold mine which was again reworked by the Victorians and continued to be mined up until the early 20th century.
Underground tours are fascinating
Cafe on site but the Dolaucothi Arms is a five minute drive away which is also well worth visiting
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Dolaucothi Gold Mines
A scenic drive leads to this National Trust old Roman gold mine which was again reworked by the Victorians and continued to be mined up until the early 20th century.
Underground tours are fascinating
Cafe on site but the Dolaucothi Arms is a five minute drive away which is also well worth visiting
A favourite castle because of its underground tunnel! My imagination has always run wild here.
There’s a cafe here too and being licences it’s possible to get married here too
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Castell Carreg Cennen
A favourite castle because of its underground tunnel! My imagination has always run wild here.
There’s a cafe here too and being licences it’s possible to get married here too
History and gardening combined. There are also regular exhibitions and craft fairs.
A shop and cafe are also available.
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Jardins d'Aberglasney
History and gardening combined. There are also regular exhibitions and craft fairs.
A shop and cafe are also available.
Even on a very wet day walking around these gardens can be enjoyed as much is under the cover of the huge big glass dome.
Falcon displays.
Cafes.
A buggy will transport those with mobility issues.
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Jardín Botánico Nacional de Gales
Even on a very wet day walking around these gardens can be enjoyed as much is under the cover of the huge big glass dome.
Falcon displays.
Cafes.
A buggy will transport those with mobility issues.
Although the red kites circle overhead it’s fascinating to drive about five miles up the road to see the kites being fed.
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Red Kite Feeding Station Llanddeusant
Although the red kites circle overhead it’s fascinating to drive about five miles up the road to see the kites being fed.
A fascinating insight back into life on a small, self contained Welsh country estate which highlights the interdependency of the owners and their staff. As well as the house designed by John Nash (born in Carmarthen) there’s the farm and a riverside walk.
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National Trust - Llanerchaeron
A482A fascinating insight back into life on a small, self contained Welsh country estate which highlights the interdependency of the owners and their staff. As well as the house designed by John Nash (born in Carmarthen) there’s the farm and a riverside walk.
Food scene
Local food and hospitality
Open Wednesday and Friday to Sunday 11am - 4pm.
Just yards (3 minute walk) from VanAnn this cafe along with its craft shop is open during the day. Volunteers (including me!) help run this local community space.
Food is basic but well prepared and includes locally made chutneys and jams and cake plus cawl (Welsh soup)
A Farmer's Market is held once a month - usually on the last Sunday of every month.
A talk on the local history centred around the Physicians of Myddfai and their legendary mother - the Lady of the Lake - can be arranged. The price generally includes a typical welsh tea with bara brith ( a tea bread) and welsh cakes.
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Myddfai Community Hall & Visitor Centre
Open Wednesday and Friday to Sunday 11am - 4pm.
Just yards (3 minute walk) from VanAnn this cafe along with its craft shop is open during the day. Volunteers (including me!) help run this local community space.
Food is basic but well prepared and includes locally made chutneys and jams and cake plus cawl (Welsh soup)
A Farmer's Market is held once a month - usually on the last Sunday of every month.
A talk on the local history centred around the Physicians of Myddfai and their legendary mother - the Lady of the Lake - can be arranged. The price generally includes a typical welsh tea with bara brith ( a tea bread) and welsh cakes.
If heading to or from Carmarthen this is a great place to stop for coffee and cake, brunch or lunch.
Laid back atmosphere, trendy, vibrant and great food
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Wright's Food Emporium
If heading to or from Carmarthen this is a great place to stop for coffee and cake, brunch or lunch.
Laid back atmosphere, trendy, vibrant and great food
Italian food cooked and served by Italians. Love this place and it’s open all day so after a days shopping it’s perfect for having a late “lunch” at 4pm before heading back to Myddfai
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Florentino's
11 Jackson’s LnItalian food cooked and served by Italians. Love this place and it’s open all day so after a days shopping it’s perfect for having a late “lunch” at 4pm before heading back to Myddfai
Fabulous food and busy restaurant. You do need to book.
Over two floors with a room off to one side upstairs for a larger group. My family took me here for my birthday recently and it felt like a grown up sophisticated meal out despite there being three babies in our group. The staff looked after us brilliantly. Really enjoyable.
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Y Polyn
Fabulous food and busy restaurant. You do need to book.
Over two floors with a room off to one side upstairs for a larger group. My family took me here for my birthday recently and it felt like a grown up sophisticated meal out despite there being three babies in our group. The staff looked after us brilliantly. Really enjoyable.
Out in the wild
Walking, hiking, cycling and photographic safari opportunities
A place of legend.
There’s scope for different levels of walking challenge here but you need to ensure you take water and snacks with you and be prepared for changes in the weather.
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Llyn y Fan Fach
A place of legend.
There’s scope for different levels of walking challenge here but you need to ensure you take water and snacks with you and be prepared for changes in the weather.
A scenic drive along narrow roads takes you to the Usk Reservoir.
Fishing permits are available.
Ideal for walking and cycling
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Usk Reservoir
A scenic drive along narrow roads takes you to the Usk Reservoir.
Fishing permits are available.
Ideal for walking and cycling
Scenic drive into Twm Sion Cati (Welsh Robin Hood) country to see this reservoir built in the 1970s
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Llyn Brianne Dam and Reservoir
Unnamed RoadScenic drive into Twm Sion Cati (Welsh Robin Hood) country to see this reservoir built in the 1970s
Llandovery is a gateway into this wild and rugged part of Wales
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Cambrian Mountains
Llandovery is a gateway into this wild and rugged part of Wales
A memorable hike which on a clear day gives spectacular views down to the Gower and even Snowdonia and of course of Llyn y fan fach and fawr
Picws Du
A memorable hike which on a clear day gives spectacular views down to the Gower and even Snowdonia and of course of Llyn y fan fach and fawr
A favourite for walking, cycling and getting out into nature.
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Cwm Rhaeadr MTB Trail
A favourite for walking, cycling and getting out into nature.
Black Mountain Activities
Paddle boarding and more
Unique shopping
Independent shops with unique service, style or things to buy
Browse away a happy hour or two at this well established antiques and collectibles emporium on two levels. A scenic drive “over the top” from here to Trecastle passing the Usk Reservoir. Drive back via the A40 and Llandovery where you could stop off for fish and chips and a swift pint or a meal and wine at one of the inns.
Trecastle Antique Centre
Browse away a happy hour or two at this well established antiques and collectibles emporium on two levels. A scenic drive “over the top” from here to Trecastle passing the Usk Reservoir. Drive back via the A40 and Llandovery where you could stop off for fish and chips and a swift pint or a meal and wine at one of the inns.
Our local butcher. Welsh lamb, Welsh beef and really good sausages and faggots plus homemade pies.
Royal warrant holders
Mathews Butchers
6 Stone StOur local butcher. Welsh lamb, Welsh beef and really good sausages and faggots plus homemade pies.
Royal warrant holders
Beach
Local beaches along our beautiful coastline
One of our closest beaches. Cafes, good food, pubs and a magnificent old castle makes for a great day out.
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Llansteffan
One of our closest beaches. Cafes, good food, pubs and a magnificent old castle makes for a great day out.
Consejos para la ciudad
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Get a Welsh phrase book
This is a welsh speaking area so knowing how to say a few phrases is useful eg Good morning - Bore da, Good night - Nos da, Thank you - Diolch
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Bring clothes to cater for changeable weather
Within the space of a week (April) we’ve had brilliant sunshine and warmth, hail and rain and even snow so be prepared. Bring wet weather gear and wellies plus hiking boots and shorts, hats and sun tan lotion. Bring flip flops for walking (especially at night) from the van to the loo.
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Charcoal/wood
If you are going to cook on the fire pit don’t forget to bring some charcoal. A small amount of wood to get you going is supplied but bring more to top up.