The Tides, Carmarthen

Dyfed. Sleeps up to 7

LlansteffanA ten minute stroll and you will arrive at the sands at Llansteffan, fantastic for sandcastles and beach combing. Just down the hill to the village you will find the 'Inn at The Sticks', the local gastro pub, great food and a beer garden to enjoy too!The Old Post Office close by serves great coffee and meals as well as playing host to a Welsh delicatessen. Llansteffan CastleStanding on a wooded and grassy headland overlooking the Tywi Estuary and cockle strewn sandy shore the substantial ruins of Llansteffan Castle make a great venue for picnics and fantasy play if you have any would be knights and princesses in your party. Scotts Bay'Far from the madding crowd'. Walk half a mile south along the coast path from Llansteffan to the secret secluded sandy cove of Scotts Bay backed by low sea cliffs. A perfect sun trap but take care swimming is not advised during low tides. Dogs are welcome. Picnic tables are available above the beach. St Anthony's Well90 yards behind the beach at Scotts Bay tucked away behind a door in a small courtyard is St Anthony's Well, a place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years because of the healing properties of its water. LaugharneA short drive away along the Taf Estuary, Laugharne is a large village with a selection of restaurants, several shops, tea-rooms and inns including a village store, a Spar with an ATM, chemist and Post Office combined as well as a bakery (supermarkets and chain stores in Carmarthen)There are several venues to choose from if eating out in Laugharne including Browns Hotel, famous as the renowned Welsh poet Dylan Thomas' preferred drinking establishment, open for lunch or supper and The Cors Restaurant set in a romantic 'fairy-tale' garden, delicious, honest, wholesome food as well as a fish and chip café/take away.A short drive away from Laugharne is The Corran Resort and Spa - pampering spa treatments and a chic terrace restaurant serving beautifully presented cuisine, with more than a hint of Welsh character. Visit 'The Boathouse', a museum to Dylan Thomas and the romantic ruined castle overlooking the estuary. Tin Shed Experience, LaugharneA quirky award winning museum dedicated to the 1940's and filled with wartime memorabilia, music and more. Check out their rolling programme of events. The National Botanic Garden of Wales The National Botanic Garden of Wales, set in 568 acres of parkland, hosts a rolling programme of exciting events including doggy days. Discover historic and futuristic buildings, horticultural displays, flower meadows, lakes and walks, shops and café AberglasneyThe medieval house and gardens at Aberglasney near Llandeilo are well worth visiting. This beautiful site has a rich history which has been preserved for the public by the Aberglasney Restoration Trust and has been featured on several television programmes. Carmarthen County and Market TownVisit the ancient market and county town of Carmarthen, which with its Roman foundations is said to be the oldest town in Wales. Bustling with individual shops, there is a good range of local amenities including supermarkets, filling station, chemist, doctor, vet, bank, post office, internet café and chain stores. There is also an indoor market where you can buy delicious local produce, browse second hand books, antiques and more. Carmarthen's new shopping centre claims the West End has come to West Wales. Vue Cinema CarmarthenA complex of cinema screens showing a number of films perfect for evenings out or rainy day entertainment. Carmarthen Leisure Centre, JohnstownThe 8 lane 25 metre infinity swimming pool is probably one of the best in West Wales. Enjoy a few hours in the water no matter what the weather. Go Wild Adventures, St ClearsA wealth of activities await. Try archery, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, horse riding or coasteering, All ages and abilities catered for. Go along with a group of friends or a family and enjoy the adventure. Gwili Railway, Bronwydd Arms StationStep back in time enjoy a nostalgic journey on a steam train. Make the most of special events such as dining aboard, cream teas and special celebrations for Mother's Day Father's Day or a unique Sunday lunch.

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