Self-Catering at The Den | Holiday Cottages in Carmarthen

Holiday home
The Den is a wonderful, romantic holiday home in the farming village of Llaynbri, near Carmarthen in South Wales. The cottage is beside a boutique B&B on the owner's smallholding, where you will find cattle, pigs, sheeps, ducks, chicken and geese. You can even look after your own duck or hen during your stay, and collect their eggs. The cottage is set solely on the ground floor, with a king-size double bedroom that can be converted into a twin and an en-suite WC, as well as a shower room. There is an open plan living space with a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area with woodburner. Outside there is off road parking for one car, an enclosed patio to the front and rear with furniture, and a lawned garden at the back with estuary views. In a great base for exploring South Wales' coastline, The Den is the perfect getaway for friends or couples.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. One king-size double bedroom with TV and en-suite WC. Separate shower room and open plan living, dining and sitting area. The fitted kitchen includes an integrated fridge/freezer, double oven, microwave and dishwasher. The dining table and chairs and the sofa are next to the cosy woodburner.

Area
Llansteffan is a lovely seaside village with its own castle ruins, a post office, general store and two pubs specialising in serving local food. This tranquil setting is only a short journey from the county town of Camarthen, which offers visitors a wide range of facilities including numerous shops and boutiques, restaurants, pubs and a thriving daily market. This spectacular part of Wales has always drawn the crowds but there are enough isolated sandy coves and beaches to give everyone the chance to find some peace and quiet. If you're more of an adrenaline junky, the noise and excitement of Pembrey motor racing track is only a short drive away whilst culture-vultures can visit Dylan Thomas' Boat House at Laugharne or the plentiful castles, mills and craft centres in the region. Llansteffan offers a perfect base for a wide range of holidays and is a marvellous introduction to this glorious part of Wales.

Region
Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.

Amenities
Timed central heating with woodburner. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview (one Smart TV), DVD, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack of wood for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent, please bring own beach towels. Ample off road parking. Gated secure parking for 1 car. Enclosed front patio with furniture and rear enclosed lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ. (BBQ hire charges apply) Bike storage. Kayaks and fishing equipment hire available from owners. Two well-behaved dog welcome. Dog walking areas (subject to animals/seasons). Smoking is prohibited within the cottage, garden and grounds. Shop 1.5 miles, pub with restaurant 5 mins walk. Note: Not suitable for wheelchairs. Note: There is no room in the bedroom for a cot. Note: Duck or hen available to rent for the duration of your stay to look after and collect eggs. Contact owner for more details. Note: Ideal for active individuals who enjoy exploring outdoors/dog walking/stargazing

susanbR6315BS

May 2024

Thank you Matt & Sian ( plus girls & dogs) for making us feel very much at home when we stayed at Y Den last month. 9 years since our last visit! What could not be right for a couple ( no longer in their prime) and a bouncy , rescue Border Collie from Wales! We and Jessy thoroughly enjoyed our week with you. Jessy in particular loved the freedom of your 24 acres! George very much appreciated the Pererin , a pity ( or not) that the barn bar was only open for 2 nights! When you visit rural Carmarthenshire don’t expect it to be like suburban Surrey; it’s better!

Mrs Williams

September 2020

From the moment we drove past the chickens and the ducks, and the cottage came into site, I knew we were in for a treat.. Our hosts greeted us on arrival and made us feel most welcome. The cottage was even lovelier and roomier, than in the photos. It was a real home from home, with loads of lovely touches. It is well laid out and very clean. The log burner warmed the place through, so quickly and made the stay such a treat and so cosy. The garden was huge, with some really comfortable garden furniture. But it is the view that is stunning, during the day and at night, that is the highlight. The photos can’t do that justice - it is mesmerising. The location of the cottage, means you can get to so many places. I cannot say how much we thoroughly enjoyed staying at The Den. We will be back!

Mr Geden

A lovely Cottage set on a wonderful site, with outstanding views of the estuary and the surrounding landscape, and of the history within this area.. Fantastic size gardens both front and back. The accommodation was first class, and everything required was provided for, within a very clean environment. The ‘Host’s of the site were extremely welcoming, and it was a very pleasant experience to be fortunate enough to stay within such a perfect place. We could not have asked for anything more, as the weather was very good all week. A very refreshing break and I would recommend ‘The Den’ to anyone else to enjoy!

Mr Geden, September 2020

March 2020

Good location, good facilities,great hosts,great walks,just right for two for a week..

Mr Smart, March 2020

February 2020

In a week when the weather was absolutely horrendous in Wales we had a fantastic time, which included shorter walks on the beach but longer stays in the tea rooms.. Laugharne was a place we visited a couple of times. After walking to Dylan Thomas's boat house along the beach path, viewing Laugharnes castle ruins we had a lovely lunch in Arthur's, and on another day, afternoon tea at the Owl and the Pussycat, both places very nice and reasonabley priced. Llansteffan the nearest place to the den had a lovely beach for walking Alfie our mini schnauzer. It also has a great bar/restaurant called 'inn at the sticks' with excellent food reasonably priced. A log burner and friendly staff made it a cosy comfortable place to eat. Also all the places I've mentioned are very dog friendly. Sian and Matt went above and beyond in making our stay at the den as nice as could be. With Welsh cakes on arrival and fresh eggs from their own chickens nothing was too much trouble, Sian thanks for everything we will be back to make the most of the beautiful views from the garden when the weather is better. Karen Dave and Alfie the mini schnauzer.

Mr Russell, February 2020

November 2019

Fab time, three years in a row!

Mrs Cratchley

March 2019

We enjoyed a lovely peaceful weekend at the Den.. Although the weather was very wet and windy we stayed in the cosy living room with our two dogs and relaxed in front of the lovely wood burner. The garden was huge and despite the rain the dogs loved the freeedom to run and also their walks around the big field at the end of the garden. The views are spectacular (once the rain cleared a bit to see them) and the cottage itself has everything you need to enjoy a “home from home”. A really enjoyable time was has by all.

Mrs Wadling

The lovely dog friendly so comfortable great garden

Mrs Farry

December 2018

Beautiful place, would highly recommend! Cozy.. peaceful.. everything you need & very accommodating! Very rural.. surrounded by fields, amazing views! Llansteffan beach & castle just down the rd, great walk, but very hilly on way back! Even though rural, shops etc weren’t too far to drive either! All rounder great little holiday.. Thanks

Mr Dobson

November 2018

Lovely place, lovely hosts, great for dogs, loved it!

Sian Mi-mi H

October 2018

Stayed for a week couple with 2 dogs it's ideal for walks nearby lovely places to visit the view from the large garden is breathtaking any time of day. Well equipped and modern but remains a cosy well designed cottage lists of information provided and a lovely log burner.

Just spent a week at this amazing cottage and are already planning on returning next spring.. Cosy with an amazing back garden which was great for our 2 dogs. Fantastic views especially at sunset. It has been the best cottage we have stayed in by far. Couldnt recommend enough Was perfect

Susan B

September 2018

Lovely, clean well equipped cottage. Two fantastic gardens that are totally secure...the dogs loved them. The view from the rear garden over the estuary to Laugharne is to die for!! There is a pleasant walk to the 'Farmers Arms'in the village which has a dog friendly bar. It's a few minutes drive to LLansteffan and the lovely beach, pubs and cafes.

The Den is very well equipped cottage and you're made very welcome with some delicious cake .. Easy to get to lots of places . Beaches are very good for dog walking. Farmers Arms pub serves good food and dogs are made welcome in the bar area .

Mr Betton-foster

Beautiful, clean accommodation.. ...wonderful back garden for a dog to run in...totally enclosed. Wonderful view over estuary and quite a lot of places to visit in the area.

Mrs Broadhead

August 2018

The Den is perfect for couples with dogs.. The hosts Sian and Matt are very helpful and friendly, but not intrusive even though they live next door. The accommodation provides everything you could need for a very comfortable holiday. It is very tastefully decorated with every effort made to make it feel like a home from home. The view from the rear garden over the estuary is spectacular, and both gardens are secure and perfect for dogs. It's a nice walk in the evening down to the local pub, the 'Farmers Arms' for a drink or pub meal. It's also dog friendly in the bar area. We can recommend the Sunday carvery. LLansteffan is so handy, and has a lovely beach where we walked our dogs every morning. It is so peaceful, and you can see the ferry going back and forth to Ferryside. The beach isn't even crowded during the day, but dogs aren't allowed on the main part, only at each end...the guide was a little difficult to follow, even the locals were a little confused where the boundaries were. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our weeks holiday...so did our dogs, and I really cannot praise Matt and Sian enough.

Mrs Penwarden

July 2018

Amazing view from a huge field of a garden that went with the cottage which was so very generously fitted out.. The peace was so welcome and the owners were so very helpful but not in your face in the least but left us to approach them if necessary. We were honestly thoroughly delighted with the property for our very happy and successful holiday. Wales is lovely. May be one comment would be helpful to others is advice to call in at Tescos in Carmarthen before arriving at Llansteffan as the village stores had very little to offer and was not open always.

Miss Young

Beautiful cottage with such lovely hosts! Very friendly and helpful couldn’t ask for nicer people. Arrived with lovely home made cake which was delicious! Very tiny detail was taken care of on the cottage and the garden was large and secure which was needed for my dog who loves to escape at any opportunity. Wild defiantly go back!

Mrs Hassall

Fabulous views from garden which was enclosed with comfortable seating.. Felt relaxed and our dog also enjoyed her holiday!

Mrs Hayward

June 2018

The Den is a great place for dogs - plenty of room to run, and very safe.. Sian and Matt were excellent hosts.

Mr Swain

Perfect setting .. The owners who live next door were very welcoming and bent over backwards to make our stay outstanding. We will be coming back without any doubt. Thanks again.

Mr Hazlehurst

This was the most dog friendly cottage we have ever stayed in.. Large enclosed garden with lovely views over the estuary. Could let the dog out in the garden for a run knowing she had plenty of space and was secure. Very friendly hosts and relaxing cottage.

sharonallen219

March 2018

A unique place great views.Cottages got all the comforts of home.sian and matt so friendly.Great for dogs.

SION and Mathew are lovely and friendly people anything is no bother.. The cottage is just right. The gardens are good as when it was wet the dogs went in the front garden and when it was dry they run around the long back garden which was great when dry. A five minute drive and we were on the beach local shop the post office you can get by with but only open 8.30am to 2.30pm, a must to remember. We all had a lovely time us two adults and are two dogs, which got on with there two dogs

Mrs Davies

February 2018

The Den is a lovely self contained ground floor accommodation.. Clean, comfortable, had everything needed and the views are spectacular. Owners really lovely too.

Mr Santos

November 2017

Peace and quite.. Great Hosts.

Mrs Dobson

October 2017

Amazing cottage in a beautiful location.. Felt so spoilt and looked after, so we were able to really relax and make the most of it. Well worth a visit and will definitely be going back!

Emma G

August 2017

This place is a little piece of heaven. Out in the sticks but only a few mikes from lovely village with spectacular beaches. The info on the internet is 100% accurate but somehow doesn't do it justice until you're there, so perfect. We have just spent a week there with our two dogs (they didn't want to come home either!) Matt and Sian have truly thought of everything to make sure you feel home from home and it's impossible not to switch off and chill. They are the most genuine hosts who are there if you need them. We loved the views, the huge garden, the fabulous log burner which sadly had to light in August, the ability to walk to top of the drive for fresh eggs every morning but most of all the cosy feel of the Den. Can't wait to return.

Wonderful warm welcome from Sian and Matt, nothing was too much trouble.. Beautiful location within easy walking distance of village. Very comfortable accommodation with every facility. Looking forward to staying again!

Mrs Whittaker

June 2017

Great welcome from owners 100% dog friendly big garden for dogs to run beautiful views very relaxing hope to return

Mr Curtis

The hosts Sian and Matt were extremely friendly and helpful..

Mrs Knott

May 2017

The cottage was extremely well appointed and the owners are exceptionally friendly and helpful..

Mrs Ford

The owners Sian and Matt very good hosts

lumar0168

January 2017

One of the best cottages we've stayed in. Really cosy and the log burner was a joy to come back to after a long walk each day. Walks right from the cottage, we did the Pilgrim Trail and the Heritage Trail which took us along the coastal path and into woods. Really muddy but it was brilliant. Even had a paddle in the sea on Llansteffan beach (in our wellies!!) Will definitely be visiting this area again and staying at The Den as we spent a week here and didn't get to visit half the places we wanted. Fully recommend this cottage

Claire F

December 2016

This cottage is awesome... amazing hosts, Sian & Matt are so helpful & friendly. Amazing views over the Estuary. Excellent for walking & exploring... Laugharne is a must as well as Pendine Beach - 7 miles of fantastic beach. Absolutely dog friendly. Barry the big pig is great. Very romantic with the log burner. Can't rate this lovely cottage enough.. will defo be back. Sian has thought of everything you could possibly need. Such a high standard of accommodation. I would rate this 10/10 Excellent all round.

789JanM

October 2016

The Den is a cosy cottage attached to the owners small holding. We had a most enjoyable peaceful week recharging batteries in this lovely cottages which is excellently appointed a real home from home with everything you need. The dog was in heaven with the spacious grassed garden and the bonus of other dogs to run with. The owners are a lovely and very hospitable couple who make guests most welcome. Beautiful views across to Laugharne and Dylan Thomas' Boathouse. The weather was kind to us which was a bonus. Llanybri is a small village with a good pub,The Farmers Arms, which serves interesting combination of Thai and British food both of which are good. Llansteffan has great beach and Billage Dhop which also serves great breakfast! We will most definitely return. Thank you to owners again hope to see you next year.

catwalkTrowbridge

August 2016

The perfect cottage for two people and a dog, Secluded garden with views over the estuary, farm animals galore. Our host welcomed us with cake and fresh farm eggs, It was spotlessly clean with very comfy beds. We had one chilly night so lit the cosy wood stove a curled up to watch the telly. Easy access to Lansteffan and Camarthen - lots to see and do in this area, especially castles and beaches !! I cannot recommend this place highly enough and hope one day to return.

Miss McSeveney

July 2016

The cottage was fabulous, like a home from home. The owners were great and couldn't have made us more welcome. Wales is absolutely beautiful very like Scotland we will definitely be back.

elvis504160

We choose this cottage because we love the area and stopped in a Sykes property at Ferryside last year and were pleased with it. The Den was even better, fantastic views across the estuary to Laugharne, lovely clean cottage, smashing friendly couple who own it and half a secure field for our dog to run round in. Also secure front garden for her while we unloaded the car. The cottage itself is small but ideal for two, fully equipped and a welcoming slice of cake when we got there. An unexpected second toilet and small wash basin in the bedroom, very comfy bed and hidden wardrobe and television complete the bedroom. Kitchen diner, lounge fully equipped, all new equipment. Heating came on when temperature dropped which was welcome at night. Fresh eggs available from the hens and ducks on the small holding. There is also a campsite next door if anyone is interested in that. Owners were lovely and presented us with some eggs when we left.

Mr grange

The Den is a great cottage, well equipped and in a great location and the owner was very welcoming. Had a great holiday and our dog loved the large garden.

Mrs Livesey

The property is modern with quality furnishings and attention to interior design was good. Lots of hot water and a great shower! It was great to be able to park right outside the front door. The entire break was a lovely experience. Words to describe the location, views and the 25 minute wander down the lane to Llansteffan beach - idyllic and tranquil!

Mrs Lomas

June 2016

The Den is finished to a very high standard, it was beautifully decorated and all the fixture and furnishings were of high quality and everything in the cottage worked perfectly. The patio area and the garden were large, clean tidy and were both excellent for our dog Ruby to run around in and play, they were very safe for her as well. The owners, were excellent hosts, they were very friendly and helpful and they were very welcoming to us and Ruby. The cottage was exactly as described and the location was perfect for days out.

dianel148

Y Den is a fantastic little cottage with all the amenities you need to make your holiday special. Matt & Sian the owners along with their two beautiful dogs were so friendly & welcoming to us and our dog Ruby. The log burner in the cottage was a lovely way to end the day. It was great to walk around their small holding seeing the pigs, chickens, ducks and geese. The Farmers Arms in Llanybri was a great place to eat, the Sunday Carvery is a must and they welcome dogs. I would highly recommend this cottage to stay in and Sian is a very good baker. There is plenty to do in South Wales with all the walks and seaside resorts.

Miss Hilbourne

May 2016

We had a fantastic stay at The Den, the owners were so friendly and welcoming. The cottage was a superb standard and the wood fire was wonderful on the chilly April evenings. The location is beautiful, it is quiet with gorgeous views. We really didn't want to leave and we can't wait to go back!

Julia H

We had a fantastic stay at this wonderful little cottage in llanybri. The Den is fitted to a superb standard, the wood burner made it wonderfully cosy & the location is beautiful. The owners were so friendly & welcoming and the chickens, ducks, pigs & friendly dogs on the small farm were a delight. The views across the estuary were outstanding and the Farmhouse Arms in the village served gorgeous authentic Thai food! We didn't want to leave & can't wait return there soon! Don't forget to buy some of their eggs before you leave, they are amazing!

Mr Tiney

April 2016

Beautiful setting. Quality fixtures, fittings and furniture and very nice owners. We loved the dogs and pigs and geese. Stunning.

Mrs Jervis

The owners were lovely and made you feel very welcome. The property was lovely, very well equipped and clean.

Mr Robertson

January 2016

The property was excellent in every manner. The owners were very helpful and hospitable which made the week even more pleasurable.

Mrs Tilley

December 2015

The Den was beautiful and the owner was so nice; we had a wonderful time. We will return!

Mrs Bell

A lovely cottage in a stunning location. Very clean, cosy and peaceful. Perfect for walking and fantastic views. A great place for a relaxing break. I would highly recommend The Den.

Miss Spearpoint

We loved the personal touches fitted around the cottage. The décor generally was extremely tasteful and modern. The owners made themselves totally available, and made us feel completely at home.

Miss Mills

October 2015

Loved the cottage! The owners were so welcoming and made us feel extremely comfortable. It is a small cottage but perfect for 2 people. It had such a romantic feel to it. Lovely views and definitely be going back again soon!

Mrs Clinton

Loved the whole cottage feel to it, especially the log burning fire. The inside of the cottage worked so well together, the space was used really well. It had a romantic feel to it.

Mrs Brooks

September 2015

Beautifully finished cottage, had everything we needed and extras! View was fantastic from the garden owners were wonderfully friendly and made sure we had all we needed.

Mrs Ison

We had a lovely holiday at The Den. The cottage was a really nicely furnished and everything had been thought of for your comfort. It was great having a lovely space outside to sit in the evening or to have breakfast.

Mr Ward

June 2015

My wife and I, with our Irish Setter regularly book dog friendly cottages for short breaks. We can honestly say that The Den is right at the top of the list in terms of location and quality of accommodation.

Mr Duggan

We were absolutely delighted with this lovely cottage. We could not fault anything, it is such a quiet peaceful place with stunning views from the garden. The cottage is fitted out to a high standard with all mod cons and big enclosed gardens. Thank You to the owners for letting us enjoy your cottage.

Mrs Dunphy

May 2015

The cottage is absolutely beautiful. We had a very relaxing few days and the views are amazing. We would highly recommended to friends and family and cannot wait to go back.

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The Den in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire