The Old Forge Pumphouse

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Apartment |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

Kidwelly in West Wales/Pembrokeshire

From £240 per week |  From £35 per night

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

The Old Forge Pumphouse was originally built in 1939. In 2006 it was completely renovated in a modern style. The holiday accommodation is in an adjoining annexe to the owner’s home. The property sits in a two acre plot with river frontage (Gwendraeth Fach). The classy apartment has a modern feel. Sleeps 2 people but a 3rd can be accommodated.

The local town of Kidwelly, with its castle, many pubs and food outlets is nearby. Brechfa Forest and the Brecon Beacons are within easy driving, as well as the market town of Carmarthen, Llanelli, Pembrey Country Park, Swansea and Gower. Lovely beaches in Pembrokeshire are within a short drive, along with the bustling country town of Narbeth, which has an abundance of food outlets, craft shops and places to explore. Kidwelly is ideally situated as a central point - there is always something to do whatever the weather.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The apartment has underfloor heating; sofa bed; sky tv. Sleeps 2 people but a 3rd can be accommodated.
We now provide a travel cot and high chair - please supply your own bedlinen for the travel cot.
Full sized snooker table available in owners house.

Further details outdoors:
The river Gwendraeth Fach fronts the property for some 100m, giving private fishing rights - sea trout and trout are being caught during the season. Dippers and Kingfishers are also regular visitors to the river.

Further details

The annexe essentially sleeps 2 people but a 3rd can be accommodated with the following arrangement. We now provide a travel cot & highchair for small children, but would like to stress that the accommodation is only suitable for 3. We also have a sofa bed, thus accommodating an older child or adult (again 3 people only). We do not charge extra for a child that uses the travel cot (as you will be bringing your own bedlinen), but should the sofa bed be used an extra charge of £30 per stay will be added to cover the extra preparation this would incur. Please advise in your correspondence to us.

Conditions

A deposit of 25% of the full rental required at time of booking is non refundable. Balance is payable 8 weeks prior to let. Full payment at time of booking required for reservations made within 8 weeks of let. Lettings are from 2pm on the first day to 10am on the last day to allow cleaning / changeover.

We offer flexible terms at a daily rate - at present between £35 and £55 per night. We are just as happy for visitors to stay one night or as many nights as required. Please check the availability page for the appropriate daily rate

One well behaved pet is welcome at a premium of £20 per pet per visit. Stays over 2 weeks subject are to negotiation.

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Winter special offer - please contact the owner

 

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Pumphouse Annexe 2

 

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Outside Seating Area

 

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Kidwelly Castle

The West Wales / Pembrokeshire / Carmarthenshire region

Carmarthenshire is known as "the garden of Wales". It has lush rural landscapes, beautiful coastlines and interesting towns. The area is steeped in history and mythology. It has so many places to visit and things to do you will want to come back for more.

Bird watchers can enjoy seeing a wide variety of unusual birds from the property (including Buzzard, Kingfisher, Dippers and Red Kites), while there are many other bird habits nearby. Fisherman can enjoy fishing rights that comes with the accommodation (subject to individual licence) and sea fishing locally.

The Kidwelly area

Kidwelly offers many attractions. The medieval castle and old priory church are in the centre of town, whilst the industrial museum is just outside at Mynddygarreg. The yearly carnival is held in July, whilst the castle offers medieval attractions during July and August. For the walkers there is the Millenium coastal path and plenty of footpaths in the area.

Other local attractions include the recently opened Ffos Las Racecourse which is around 8km away; the Royal Botanical Gardens are a 25 minute drive away; Dylan Thomas’ boathouse at Laugharne is around 30 minutes drive; Aberglasney house and gardens is just outside Llandeilo: The National Wetlands Centre is a few miles east of Llanelli; The Millennium Coastal Path can be accessed at Pembrey, providing a traffic free, hard surfaced track for cyclists and walkers; Pembrokeshire lies to the west with its fabulous beaches and beautiful countryside.

How to get there

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By car: One hour from Cardiff Wales airport; one and a quarter hour from the Severn Bridge; One hour from the Rosslare to Pembroke Ferry terminal.

By rail: Fast and frequent services to Swansea then regular train stops at stations throughout Carmarthen to include Kidwelly.

Leave M4 at Junction 49 and follow the signs for Carmarthen (A48). At the roundabout just outside Carmarthen turn left - signposted to Burry Port and Kidwelly (A484). Keep on the A484 for around 7 miles, you will pass a road sign for Llandefaelog (on the left) - keep going pass another road junction on the left around 3/4 mile after - again keep going. Pass a flashing 40 mile per hour sign and around 400 yards after take the left marked road. This is a narrow and slightly steep lane (but not very long) at the bottom turn right and go through the metal gates and you have arrived at The Old Forge Pumphouse.

Activities near Kidwelly

Reviews

Review: 1 to 3 of 3

29 Jan 2012

“Cold, uninviting!” Arriving at the arranged time, 8.45pm,there where no lights on and we had to telephone the owner to tell her we had arriaved as she did not answer the door, (no door bell). We where shown into the... more

14 Aug 2011

“Felt right at home” We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back. Friendly owners and great facilities as well as beautiful scenery and easy access to many of Carmarthenshire's attractions. We will be back.

13 Aug 2011

“Heaven on earth” This holiday was fantastic, lovely scenery and walks, the beaches very long and very clean, The annexe was first rate, and Cathy and Paul were so kind and considerate and friendly you felt as if... more

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2011
We so enjoyed this delightful home away from home in this most beautiful spot, that we were tempted everyday to say here rather than go cycling around S Wales - why go anywhere else when such beauty is already at hand? Thank you Cathy and Paul for such an excellently appointed cottage, with every convenience and more; and thank you for your hospitality, unmatched in all our travels. We do hope we'll be back again. The very best to you both and to Muttley and Esta our new best friends.
Neal & Suzanne - USA

We have had a very relaxing few days, the weather has been glorious enabling us to be out exploring on our bikes. Annexe is very comfortable and well equipped - welcome pack is great, lovely hosts as well
Alan & Tracey - Oxfordshire

Perfect little short break in a lovely, beautifully decorated cottage. We will be back!
Jen, Paul and Soli - North Wales

Thank you for the stay - everything was well thought of, including the bacon, eggs and an Easter bunny egg! Cathy & Paul were very friendly, with lots of tips to spend the day. Esta and Muttley were Sheena's highlight (one of). Thanks once again, we will definitely be recommending the place!
Sheena & Paul - NZ/London

Last minute,but a wise choice it was to come to this beautiful warm place. Tastefully decorated and maintained by two wonderful people. Paul and Cathy thanks! It was a very relaxing few days and Arnov has had a wonderful time, whether it was the chickens or Muttley & Esta, he absolutely loved it.
Jaimin, Jigna & Arnav - Oxford

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
July / Aug 2011	28 Jun 11	3 Sep 11	310£ 310	4545	5555	1 Night
Sept / Oct / Nov/ Dec	16 Sep 11	20 Dec 11	275£ 275	4040	5050	Flexible
Christmas / New Year	20 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	310£ 310	4545	5555	Flexible
Jan / Feb / Mar 2012	7 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	240£ 240	3535	4040	Flexible
Apri / May / June 2012	1 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	275£ 275	4040	5050	Flexible
July / Aug 2012	1 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	320£ 320	5050	5555	Flexible
Sept / Oct / Nov / Dec	2 Sep 12	22 Dec 12	275£ 275	4040	5050	Flexible
Christmas / New Year	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	320£ 320	5050	5555	Flexible

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

We are offering a winter special offer * 4 nights for the price of 3* please contact us for more details.

The Annexe is essentially for 2 people, but we can accommodate a third on a sofa bed. An extra charge of £30 per stay will be charged to cover the preparation a third person would incur.

Payment to be made by cheque, bank transfer in GBP or Paypal. For Paypal there will be an extra £10 charge to cover Paypal admin costs.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Contact the owner

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2 years listed You are contacting Cathy Tansley Landline +44 01554 891452 Mobile +44 07796 265364 Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This apartment has received 3 reviews from previous guests.