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A fabulous family friendly cottage in a beautiful rural woodland setting

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Terrace/patio
Children's area
Living area
Private kitchen
Room
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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St Clears, Carmarthenshire
  • Morfa Bay Adventure
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Pendine Sands
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Skanda Vale
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Swansea (SWS)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

About this property

A fabulous family friendly cottage in a beautiful rural woodland setting

Set in a wooded valley, Old Oak Barn provides warm, spacious and comfortable holiday accommodation for 4. This beautiful barn conversion has been lovingly restored and offers the perfect family friendly getaway. It is particularly suitable for children and those who wish to explore and enjoy the outdoor life. Although new to Great Welsh Escapes portfolio, this property has been a successful and very popular holiday let for many years with hundreds of 5 star reviews from guests.

Property Highlights:
Beautiful Rural Setting Convenient to Explore West Wales
Pet friendly - accepts one well behaved dog
Spacious barn conversion with ample private parking.
Adjacent to an ancient bluebell woodland with 7 swings for all ages.
Ideal For Families Or A Couple wanting peace and tranquility.

The Space
Tastefully furnished and with all mod cons, the barn is light and airy and is kept warm and cosy all year round with underfloor heating fuelled by logs from the owner's sustainably managed woodlands.
Enter the spacious kitchen with breakfast area, offering everything you need to rustle up delicious meals. The kitchen is exceptionally well equipped and contains all you may need for a short break or longer holiday. Dish washer, washing machine, oven and ceramic hob, fridge, microwave, coffee maker and plenty of storage space.
There are two rustic bedrooms, one consisting of a double bed and one twin with two singles. One or two travel cots or a children's camp bed are also available upon request. Both bedrooms have remote control blackout blinds at the Velux rooflights. The cottage is one level with a step to enter each of the bedrooms.
The bathroom is a good size and includes a power shower and bath.
The large living room has vaulted ceilings with stunning exposed beams and french doors to the patio. There is also a large dining table, perfect for enjoying an evening meal or playing games.
As well as the patio area there are many outdoor dens for guests to enjoy, including the woods, and a variety of outdoor furniture. The owners have always welcomed families at Old Oak Barn and when designing the barn and its contents, gave lots of attention to children's needs so that both they, and you have a magical holiday, making wonderful memories. Children will be able to enjoy walks in the woodlands, many onsite swings and fire pits and 2 mud kitchens. Visitors are welcome to collect eggs from the friendly chickens. There are plenty of books and wooden puzzles, Brio, Duplo & games in rotation and buckets, spades, fishing nets and boogie boards are also available to borrow
The cottage has fast, reliable wifi and plenty of books and games which are popular with visitors who also enjoy BBQs on the south facing patio or in the woods themselves.

Guest access
Guests will have exclusive access to the entire cottage and patio plus a small lawned area, with more communal gardens and 42 acres of private woodland adjacent to the barn.

Other things to note
- 4 swings in the woods and 3 more by the barn (including a nest swing)
- There are 2 travel cots and one highchair available as well as a camp bed
- Children's cutlery and plastic bowls - Small basin step/Bed guard/baby activity gym mat
- One dog is very welcome at a charge of £25
- Owners shed can be used for bike storage
- As featured in The Guardian, Sat 23 Jan 2021; 30 UK holiday cottages to book
- Access statement available on request

Property manager

Great Welsh Escapes
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Carmarthen

Located in Carmarthen, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Dylan's Boathouse and Carmarthen Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Battlefield Live Pembrokeshire and Gwili Railway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Morfa Bay Adventure or Pembrey Circuit.
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St Clears, Carmarthenshire

What's nearby

  • Morfa Bay Adventure - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Laugharne Castle - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Dylan's Boathouse - 17 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Pendine Sands - 22 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Skanda Vale - 34 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

  • Whitland Station - 15 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Corvus Contractors - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Neil's Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Station House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Old Mill Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A fabulous family friendly cottage in a beautiful rural woodland setting pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A fabulous family friendly cottage in a beautiful rural woodland setting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A fabulous family friendly cottage in a beautiful rural woodland setting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A fabulous family friendly cottage in a beautiful rural woodland setting located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from St Clears Public Library and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ysbyty Werndale Private Hospital and Morfa Bay Adventure. Tin Shed Experience and Laugharne Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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