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Bwthyn y Bardd

Llansteffan, near Carmarthen, West Wales
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Waterside Views
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Cot available
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At a glance

  • Fabulous property packed with quirky character and charm
  • Great outdoor space for dining alfresco and enjoying the far-reaching estuary views
  • Eclectic interiors and special features including an open fire and a grand piano

Overview
Property code: OC-78278

Located in the heart of the village of Llansteffan, this lovely semi-detached property is the perfect place to explore both the coast and countryside. In the village itself there is a local pub, shop and restaurant as well as a castle to explore and the gem that is the estuary beach, although if you wish to bathe, head to Scott’s Bay, less than a mile away. Take time for quiet walks in the beauty of the headlands, including following the Dylan Thomas Trail or watch the sunset. Pendine, 18 miles away, is great for surfing and windsurfing and if you have kids in tow, head to the Blue Lagoon – the subtropical indoor water park that’s just 17 miles. Other quiet pastimes such as golf and fishing are also available – go river fishing on the River Twyi (1 mile) or hit a few balls at the Derylls Court parkland course – 9 miles.

Inside this lovely cottage you’ll find the most welcoming of interiors. Thoughtfully decorated and with pops of colour everywhere, the eclectic style of this house will make you feel right at home. The lounge houses large comfortable sofas, a ‘cwtch’ chair and also a fabulous open fire to curl up in front of whilst you enjoy a film on the TV. There is also a lovely second reception room where there are a plethora of books and a grand piano. A separate dining room has dining space for four as well as a wood burner and a sofa bed. The kitchen is well equipped for making meals and there is also a separate utility room which is great for storage. Upstairs are three fabulous bedrooms – a spacious master bedroom with king-size bed, chandelier, feature fireplace and en-suite shower room; a double bedroom with views of the garden and a charming twin – a large room with another feature fireplace. There is also a bathroom with beautiful, tiled floors, large shower and separate roll-top bath.

There is also some lovely outside space at this property - a rear paved area with steps that lead up to a fruit and vegetable garden where guests are welcome to pick anything in season. There is also a second patio area with table and chairs at the top of the garden where you can enjoy a drink and marvel at the far- reaching sea views.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC
  • Electric hob and oven, microwave, large SMEG fridge/freezer, microwave
  • Utility with washing machine, sink and storage for boots
  • Travel Cot and highchair available
  • Open fire and wood burner (logs provided)
  • BBQ
  • TV with DVD player and Freeview
  • Mobile signal is weak/intermittent
  • Rear paved area with steps up to a fruit and vegetable garden; 2nd patio area at the top of the garden with table and chairs and fabulous views
  • On street parking outside
  • Pub, shop and beach less than 0.5 miles
  • Sleeps 6+2 – sofa bed in dining room
  • Please note, fireplaces in bedrooms are decorative only – please do not light
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Kimberley Lewis

This property is personally managed by Kimberley.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lois 22nd April 2026

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The house is well equipped with very comfortable beds, good showers and best of all the wood burning stove and open fire. There was so much space, the garden was lovely, the internet worked very well, which was handy as we had to do some work during our stay. The tv worked well and the Amazon prime was a bonus. Thank you very much

Reviewed by Heather 5th October 2025

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Beautiful old house, well located just a few doors away from the centre of the village. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Janet 21st September 2025

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Spacious, well equipped and well positioned in a lovely village with (usually) easy parking. Plus points: the quirkiness of the cottage, comfy beds, modern and efficient bath and shower rooms, and a large collection of toys enjoyed by our 3 year old. Minus points: the musty smell downstairs and some gloominess/grubbiness in places. The owner was veRead morery helpful, responding quickly when the central heating failed, and arranging for a plumber to fix it the following day. We liked being able to walk from the cottage to the beach and to the castle, and we enjoyed visiting the church across the road (and hearing the bells). Thank you for the lovely welcome gifts, especially the local bread and honey. Hide

Reviewed by Hazel 23rd August 2025

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Reviewed by Emma 22nd August 2025

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Very spacious and comfortable cottage in a lovely location with a decent pub down the road, a fabulous restaurant and a handy corner shop. All the amenities you needed were provided in the cottage but we did tend to eat out more as it was holiday. There is a local beach at Llansteffan which was great and ideal for picnics on an evening and games wRead moreith family but the choices of fabulous beaches within an hours drive in Pembrokeshire meant we were spoilt for choice and went to Pendine Sands, Saundersfoot, Tenby, Barafundle Bay and Broadhaven South during our week stay. Llansteffan is a very pretty village with great scenic views of the estuary and coast especially when you walk up to the castle on the hill. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 3rd August 2025

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A beautiful cottage, in a stunning location. I come back here every year!

Reviewed by Karen 2nd July 2025

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Our second visit to this comfortable house. Ideally situated and garden is beautiful- its gained a lawn since our last visit and looks lovely. Had some great days out and also enjoyed Inn At The Sticks and delicious pizza from the Village Shop restaurant.

Reviewed by Euros 9th April 2025

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Reviewed by Susan 25th September 2024

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Excellent location with wonderful walks, peaceful village with good pub restaurant and shop. The cottage bathrooms were updated and modern

Reviewed by Annie 12th August 2024

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We spent a week here and had the best time. The cottage is well equipped (with a Nespresso machine) and everything you could need during your stay. The rooms are large with high ceilings giving every room a lovely airy feel. Although there is no parking we never had any issues parking outside. It takes 10 minutes to walk down to the beach, whichRead more is amazing with very few people on it (have the fish and chips from the kiosk there, they are amazing). Also do eat at the Inn at the Sticks (you will need to book), the food is amazing as were the pizzas from the The Pizza Bar at the local shop. There is a great circular walk with lots of POI's which we split into 2 walks and also went on the Sunset Cruise (Carmarthen Bay Ferry) which was exilerating and informative but if you suffer from seasickness it may be best to leave that one! We also went on the Gwili Railway on a rainy day which was also good fun. All in all the house is perfect for 6 adults, lots to do and good communication with the owners. Would definitely recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Benjamin 5th August 2024

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Bwthyn y Bardd is a fantastic house with a gorgeous garden. The beds are extremely comfortable, excellent showers and bath, kitchen really well-equipped and a lovely piano to boot! Llansteffan is a beautiful village, fantastic walking all around with amazing views and very good local amenities. Thanks for having us!

Reviewed by Gianni 26th July 2024

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We stayed for two weeks and are pleased to say we had a good experience. The beds are comfortable, the showers are great and the kitchen is well equipped. The bedding and towels were all fresh and clean. We always managed to park, generally right outside the house but never more than a short distance away which was great as we had two cars between Read moreus. The location is good. We used the main route to Carmathan to join the main road as some of the other roads are quite small. The walk down to the beach is easy and the beach itself is very good. We took several long walks there as well as walking up to the castle. The local shop is also a cafe and gallery which is definitely worth a visit. The Inn at the Sticks is a great place to eat and there is also the fish and chip shop at the beach. We had a really good base for our holiday. Hide

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FBM Holidays is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.