Samantha's Guidebook

Samantha
Samantha's Guidebook

Places to go & Things to do

Only 8 miles from our apartment, Pembrey Country Park is a must during your stay whatever time of year that you visit there is something for everyone here. A place the whole family can enjoy, acres of forestry and open spaces for picnics, BBQs, walking, exploring. Hosts Cefn Sidan beach which is approx 7 miles of golden sands. Has a dry ski slope, toboggan run, miniature railway, adventure play grounds, nature trails, pony trekking and much more. The beach has lifeguards on duty for the summer season. Also has cafes and food outlets. dogs are allowed. You can cycle here on the coastal path directly from our apartment.
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Pembrey Country Park & Beach
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Only 8 miles from our apartment, Pembrey Country Park is a must during your stay whatever time of year that you visit there is something for everyone here. A place the whole family can enjoy, acres of forestry and open spaces for picnics, BBQs, walking, exploring. Hosts Cefn Sidan beach which is approx 7 miles of golden sands. Has a dry ski slope, toboggan run, miniature railway, adventure play grounds, nature trails, pony trekking and much more. The beach has lifeguards on duty for the summer season. Also has cafes and food outlets. dogs are allowed. You can cycle here on the coastal path directly from our apartment.
A must for all golfers and only 1.5 miles from our apartment. Machynys is a Nicklaus designed 7121 yard modern links golf course. it also has a full gymnasium, spa and a lovely restaurant offering lovely views
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Machynys Peninsula Golf & Country Club Ltd
Nicklaus Avenue
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A must for all golfers and only 1.5 miles from our apartment. Machynys is a Nicklaus designed 7121 yard modern links golf course. it also has a full gymnasium, spa and a lovely restaurant offering lovely views
a fantastic place for a family day out and only 3 miles from our apartment. Over 450 acres of open spaces hosting many species of birds, lots of activities for children and has a cafe.
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WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre
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a fantastic place for a family day out and only 3 miles from our apartment. Over 450 acres of open spaces hosting many species of birds, lots of activities for children and has a cafe.
Approx 15 miles from our apartment, a must for all horticulturalists. Features the largest single span glasshouse in the world with a massive selection of trees, plants and flowers on display, also hosts the British bird of prey centre.
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Narodowy Ogród Botaniczny Walii
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Approx 15 miles from our apartment, a must for all horticulturalists. Features the largest single span glasshouse in the world with a massive selection of trees, plants and flowers on display, also hosts the British bird of prey centre.
a place for motor sport enthusiasts only 14 miles from our apartment. Usually have all kinds of motor racing on at the weekends and mainly through the summer months
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Pembrey Circuit
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a place for motor sport enthusiasts only 14 miles from our apartment. Usually have all kinds of motor racing on at the weekends and mainly through the summer months
Llanelli leisure centre is approx 1 mile away from our apartment. It has a 25 meter indoor swimming pool, full gymnasium, squash courts, cafe, yoga classes and spin classes. It has free onsite parking for up to 3 hours
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Llanelli Leisure Center
12 Park Cres
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Llanelli leisure centre is approx 1 mile away from our apartment. It has a 25 meter indoor swimming pool, full gymnasium, squash courts, cafe, yoga classes and spin classes. It has free onsite parking for up to 3 hours
A modern theartre in Llanelli town center approx 2 miles from our apartment. hosts all kinds of plays, musical events and usually has a comedy club the first Friday night of each month.
Theatrau Sir Gâr: Ffwrnes
Park Street
A modern theartre in Llanelli town center approx 2 miles from our apartment. hosts all kinds of plays, musical events and usually has a comedy club the first Friday night of each month.
Enjoy a day at the races at one of the UK's newest race courses at Ffos Las which is only 7 miles away from our apartment. Ffos Las hosts many race meetings throughout the year both National Hunt and Flat races, they also put on outdoor music events, so when you have picked all the winners and want to enjoy a glass of champagne to celebrate your winnings whilst watching the sun going down sat on our balcony .... perfect
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Ffos Las Racecourse
Culla Road
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Enjoy a day at the races at one of the UK's newest race courses at Ffos Las which is only 7 miles away from our apartment. Ffos Las hosts many race meetings throughout the year both National Hunt and Flat races, they also put on outdoor music events, so when you have picked all the winners and want to enjoy a glass of champagne to celebrate your winnings whilst watching the sun going down sat on our balcony .... perfect
approx 6 miles from our apartment. A linx golf course on the coast in Pembrey
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Ashburnham Golf Club
Cliff Terrace
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approx 6 miles from our apartment. A linx golf course on the coast in Pembrey
Aberglasney was made famous by the BBC television series "A garden lost in time" which documented it's restoration. Today it is quite simply one of Wales finest gardens. Visitors can explore 10 acres of over 20 different garden styles. also see the fully restored grade 2 listed mansion. it has a lovely cafe and tea rooms. approx 20 miles from our apartment
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Ogrody Aberglasney
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Aberglasney was made famous by the BBC television series "A garden lost in time" which documented it's restoration. Today it is quite simply one of Wales finest gardens. Visitors can explore 10 acres of over 20 different garden styles. also see the fully restored grade 2 listed mansion. it has a lovely cafe and tea rooms. approx 20 miles from our apartment
One of Llanelli's historic buildings which has recently been restored. Built in the Georgian era, now part museum part cafe in Llanelli Town Center, serve a lovely selection of home cooked food and also afternoon tea, has an outside eating area
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Plas Llanelly
Bridge Street
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One of Llanelli's historic buildings which has recently been restored. Built in the Georgian era, now part museum part cafe in Llanelli Town Center, serve a lovely selection of home cooked food and also afternoon tea, has an outside eating area

Sightseeing

A beautiful 12th Century Norman castle only 12 miles from our apartment. Built on the Gwendraeth river offering spectacular views of the area. Check website for opening times and prices, onsite parking. This castle appears in the opening scene of Monty Python & The Holy Grail
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Zamek Kidwelly
Castle Road
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A beautiful 12th Century Norman castle only 12 miles from our apartment. Built on the Gwendraeth river offering spectacular views of the area. Check website for opening times and prices, onsite parking. This castle appears in the opening scene of Monty Python & The Holy Grail
Sandy water park is only 300 yards from our apartment, it is a lovely walk around a pond that hosts lots of Swans, ducks and many other birds. It is about 1 mile all the way around and has a pub with a beer garden at one end of it.
Sandy Water Park station
Sandy water park is only 300 yards from our apartment, it is a lovely walk around a pond that hosts lots of Swans, ducks and many other birds. It is about 1 mile all the way around and has a pub with a beer garden at one end of it.
The Millenium Coastal Path is a 13 mile traffic free path for pedestrians and cyclists but also enjoyed by runners and dog walkers. The path from Llanelli to Burry Port is a wide and smooth path which is also suitable for wheel chairs. It has lovely sea views along it's route.
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Millenium Coastal path
Millennium Coastal Path
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The Millenium Coastal Path is a 13 mile traffic free path for pedestrians and cyclists but also enjoyed by runners and dog walkers. The path from Llanelli to Burry Port is a wide and smooth path which is also suitable for wheel chairs. It has lovely sea views along it's route.
Swiss Valley reservoir is approx 3.5 miles away and it is a lovely picturesque place to go for a woodlands walk around the reservoir, however be aware that the paths through the woods are not very level so care must be taken.
Swiss Valley Reservoir
Swiss Valley reservoir is approx 3.5 miles away and it is a lovely picturesque place to go for a woodlands walk around the reservoir, however be aware that the paths through the woods are not very level so care must be taken.
An historic building and park given to the people of Llanelli, a lovely place to walk, picnic or bring the children to play in the park, Also houses a large collection of Llanelli pottery in it's museum
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Amgueddfa Parc Howard
Felinfoel Road
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An historic building and park given to the people of Llanelli, a lovely place to walk, picnic or bring the children to play in the park, Also houses a large collection of Llanelli pottery in it's museum
A lovely castle in the village of Llansteffan approx 25 miles from Llanelli which offers amazing sea views
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Zamek Llansteffan
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A lovely castle in the village of Llansteffan approx 25 miles from Llanelli which offers amazing sea views
A lovely castle in the village of Laugharne offering lovely sea views approx 35 miles from Llanelli
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Zamek Laugharne
King Street
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A lovely castle in the village of Laugharne offering lovely sea views approx 35 miles from Llanelli

Food scene

A must visit for all foodies, offering absolutely delicious home cooked food. Very artisan, a food experience not to be missed whilst in Carmarthenshire, also has a lovely relaxed and laid back ambience and has a lovely selection of wines. Approx 18 miles from our apartment
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Wright's Food Emporium
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A must visit for all foodies, offering absolutely delicious home cooked food. Very artisan, a food experience not to be missed whilst in Carmarthenshire, also has a lovely relaxed and laid back ambience and has a lovely selection of wines. Approx 18 miles from our apartment
a two minute walk away from our apartment, a very modern restaurant which has a bistro on the ground floor and a brasserie on the upper floor serving delicious food and offering fantastic views of Llanelli beach, The Gower peninsula out over the Loughor estuary and Bury estuary. mention that you are an Air Bnb customer on arrival and get a free appetiser with each 2 course or 3 course meals off the menu.
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St.Elli's Bay
Traeth Ffordd
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a two minute walk away from our apartment, a very modern restaurant which has a bistro on the ground floor and a brasserie on the upper floor serving delicious food and offering fantastic views of Llanelli beach, The Gower peninsula out over the Loughor estuary and Bury estuary. mention that you are an Air Bnb customer on arrival and get a free appetiser with each 2 course or 3 course meals off the menu.
A multi award winning Indian restaurant in Llanelli town center serving delicious food. ideal for family meals in modern surroundings. now offering a delivery service. It is approx 1 mile from our apartment
Sheesh Mahal
53-55 Stepney Street
A multi award winning Indian restaurant in Llanelli town center serving delicious food. ideal for family meals in modern surroundings. now offering a delivery service. It is approx 1 mile from our apartment
Jollies at the Hilltop is a local favourite as it serves a lovely carvery every day of the week, it also serves alcohol and has an outside eating area. They also do take away meals. it is approx 3.5 miles from our apartment
Jollies @ The Hilltop
Jollies at the Hilltop is a local favourite as it serves a lovely carvery every day of the week, it also serves alcohol and has an outside eating area. They also do take away meals. it is approx 3.5 miles from our apartment
situated in the carpark on festival fields on the Millenium coastal path enroute from Llanelli to Burry Port. An ideal spot to refuel your energy levels along your journey with their lovely offerings of homemade food, cakes, brownies and coffee
Marzano's caffe bar
Millennium Coastal Path
situated in the carpark on festival fields on the Millenium coastal path enroute from Llanelli to Burry Port. An ideal spot to refuel your energy levels along your journey with their lovely offerings of homemade food, cakes, brownies and coffee
A lovely local family gastro pub in the village of Furnace approx 2 miles from our apartment serving lovely food and a fab Sunday carvery. Has a beer garden
Stradey Park Hotel & Spa
A lovely local family gastro pub in the village of Furnace approx 2 miles from our apartment serving lovely food and a fab Sunday carvery. Has a beer garden
The Sandpiper is a Brewers Fayre gastro pub for families with a lovely big beer garden over looking the pond at Sandy water park, it also has an outdoor and indoor play area for children. It is a 5 minute walk away from our apartment. Dogs allowed in beer garden
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Brewers Fayre Sandpiper
Sandpiper Road
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The Sandpiper is a Brewers Fayre gastro pub for families with a lovely big beer garden over looking the pond at Sandy water park, it also has an outdoor and indoor play area for children. It is a 5 minute walk away from our apartment. Dogs allowed in beer garden
No need to tell you about Nandos chicken just that Nandos Llanelli is situated in the Eastgate part of the town which is about 2 miles from our apartment and that it has an outside eating area
Nando's Llanelli
Stepney Place
No need to tell you about Nandos chicken just that Nandos Llanelli is situated in the Eastgate part of the town which is about 2 miles from our apartment and that it has an outside eating area

local pubs(non chain)

The Drovers is an over 25's pub so no children are allowed in. It has a lovely ambience and has quality decor, a friendly relaxed atmosphere with a large selection of gins and a real log fire ideal for those cold wet winter nights in Llanelli. They do a delicious carvery on a Sunday afternoon
The New Drovers
32-34 Thomas St
The Drovers is an over 25's pub so no children are allowed in. It has a lovely ambience and has quality decor, a friendly relaxed atmosphere with a large selection of gins and a real log fire ideal for those cold wet winter nights in Llanelli. They do a delicious carvery on a Sunday afternoon
A lovely dog friendly country pub with a wide selection of delicious home cooked meals and a large beer garden. it is in the village of Pembrey and it is approx 6 miles from our apartment
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Ship Aground Pembrey
123 Ashburnham Rd
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A lovely dog friendly country pub with a wide selection of delicious home cooked meals and a large beer garden. it is in the village of Pembrey and it is approx 6 miles from our apartment

Shopping

approx 2.5 miles from our apartment has many retail outlets including : Primark, Boots, WH Smith, M&S, River Island, B&Q, Pets at Home, Tesco Extra, Asda Living, TK Makks, McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, Pizza Hut, Subway, Starbucks and many more. free parking for shoppers possibly limited to 3 or 4 hours
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Parc Trostre Retail Park
Trostre Road
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approx 2.5 miles from our apartment has many retail outlets including : Primark, Boots, WH Smith, M&S, River Island, B&Q, Pets at Home, Tesco Extra, Asda Living, TK Makks, McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, Pizza Hut, Subway, Starbucks and many more. free parking for shoppers possibly limited to 3 or 4 hours
right next to Parc Trostre retail park also approx 2.5 miles from our apartment. has a variety of retail outlets including B&M, Halfords, Currys PC world, Argos, The Range, Dunelmn, Iceland, Costa, Morrisons and Beefeater. free parking limited time
Parc Pemberton Retail Park
right next to Parc Trostre retail park also approx 2.5 miles from our apartment. has a variety of retail outlets including B&M, Halfords, Currys PC world, Argos, The Range, Dunelmn, Iceland, Costa, Morrisons and Beefeater. free parking limited time
Llanelli newest retail development on the edge of the town center approx 1.5 miles from our apartment more for eating out and entertainment than for shopping it has a Cinema complex, a Theatre, Nandos, Hungry horse family gastro pub, Joes ice cream and a few others.
East Gate
Llanelli newest retail development on the edge of the town center approx 1.5 miles from our apartment more for eating out and entertainment than for shopping it has a Cinema complex, a Theatre, Nandos, Hungry horse family gastro pub, Joes ice cream and a few others.
a small indoor shopping center which is a part of Llanelli's town center approx 1.5 miles from our apartment. Hosts a Wilkos, Greggs, Argos, card shops, jewellers, Asda and some local traders.
St Elli
Saint Elli Shopping Centre
a small indoor shopping center which is a part of Llanelli's town center approx 1.5 miles from our apartment. Hosts a Wilkos, Greggs, Argos, card shops, jewellers, Asda and some local traders.
situated in Llanelli town center hosts a number of stalls with local traders displaying their whares. has some cafes, butchers, flosists, fruit and veg, deli, cards and gifts, Welsh gift shop plus a few random stalls
Llanelli Indoor Market
situated in Llanelli town center hosts a number of stalls with local traders displaying their whares. has some cafes, butchers, flosists, fruit and veg, deli, cards and gifts, Welsh gift shop plus a few random stalls