Heritage and gardens

Carmarthenshire has a rich history, including Roman towns, the Rebecca Riots, and the Kingdom of Deheubarth. There is a wealth of cultural heritage within easy reach of our quiet holiday cottages. We've listed below a few suggestions for family days out in South Wales, including some on your doorstep and others further afield.

Llanerchaeron

This National Trust property features an elegant Georgian villa, designed by architect John Nash in 1790, complete with a walled garden, farmyard lake and wild parkland. Remarkably unaltered for over 200 years.

Dogs on leads welcome in walled gardens, lake, pleasure grounds, farmyard, carpark, visitor centre and cafe. Not allowed in house.

40 min / 20 miles

National wool museum

Discover the spellbinding story of the Welsh woollen industry.

Wool was historically the most important and widespread of Wales's industries. The picturesque village of Dre-fach Felindre in the beautiful Teifi valley was once the centre of a thriving woollen industry, earning the nickname 'The Huddersfield of Wales'.

Properly trained assistance dogs welcome, but no animals into the museum buildings. Dogs on a lead are allowed in the gardens and outdoor areas.

23 min / 12 miles

Aberglasney gardens

Aberglasney is quite simply one of Wales’ finest gardens, and at its heart lies a fully restored Elizabethan Cloister Garden that is the only surviving example of its kind in the UK today.

No dogs unless assistance dogs.

36 min / 20 miles

Dolaucothi gold mines

This National Trust site is the only known Roman Goldmine in Britain. Take an underground tour, enjoy our Mine Yard facilities and attractions or explore the natural world on the surrounding Dolaucothi Estate, a great idea for outdoor adventures in South Wales.

Dogs on leads are welcome.

35 mins / 18 miles

Talley Abbey

Talley was founded in the 1180s by Rhys ap Gruffydd (‘The Lord Rhys’, native ruler of the South Wales kingdom of Deheubarth) for the monks of the Premonstratensian order.

This was the first and only abbey in Wales for the Premonstratensians, monks who were also known as the ‘White Canons’ from the colour of their habit. The ruins stand in an idyllic setting beside Talley’s twin lakes.

Dogs on short leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site - a great outdoor adventure in South Wales to explore.

42 min / 20 miles

National botanic gardens Wales

A place of international significance dedicated to conservation, horticulture, science, education, leisure and the arts. As a landmark Millennium project, the Garden of Wales links the history of the last millennium with the present.

Dogs are allowed in the Botanic Garden every Monday, every Friday, plus the first weekend of every month.

Dogs are not permitted in the Great Glasshouse or in the Tropical House.

32 min / 18 miles