Guests say
Gwili Cottage is praised for its peaceful rural setting, friendly and welcoming host, and well-equipped, cosy interiors. Guests appreciate the modernised bathroom and the cottage’s suitability for both dogs and families. The location offers easy access to beautiful countryside walks and local attractions. While most found the cottage clean and comfortable, a few noted issues with the bathroom, water pressure, and some facilities not matching the listing. Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and many would return, highlighting the cottage’s charm and tranquil atmosphere.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well-presented, though a few mentioned areas needing more thorough cleaning, such as the bathroom and some furnishings.
The rural, peaceful location is highly valued, with easy access to countryside walks and local attractions. Some noted the need for a car due to the remote setting.
Guests generally found the cottage cosy, warm, and comfortable, with good beds and a homely feel. A few mentioned uncomfortable single beds and minor issues with the bathroom.
The cottage is well-equipped, but some guests experienced issues with the bathroom, water pressure, and the accuracy of advertised facilities such as the pool and sauna.
The host is frequently described as friendly and helpful, with some thoughtful touches like a birthday card mentioned. However, welcome packs and gifts are not guaranteed and may not always be provided.
About this property
Couples and families will enjoy this lovely holiday cottage with discounted use of a local indoor heated swimming pool and pretty market towns and scenic walks nearby.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: (2 Steps), Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair.. Enclosed courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Discounted use of a local 18-metre indoor heated swimming pool with gym steam room and changing facilities. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Come and discover Gwili Cottage, a charming stone cottage at Upton Hall Cottages, nestled deep within the magnificent rolling Carmarthenshire countryside and a short walk to the meandering River Cothi, famous for fantastic trout and salmon fishing. This lovely property is located within a courtyard setting and offers guests use of a private 18 metre heated indoor swimming pool, located 4 miles away in the local village of Nantgaredig. Guests will enjoy discounted access at £6 per adult and £4 per child, with swimming available between 1 and 7pm on weekdays and 1 and 5pm on weekends. Other facilities include a steam room, spa pool and gym with the most up to date training equipment. The pool is fantastic for kids and adults alike to enjoy on those rainy days. Further details can be found at www.fourseasonswales.co.uk
Gwili Cottage is located between the quaint hamlets of Llanfyndd, Pontargothi and Brechfa, surrounded by walks and complete with a good selection of local pubs and restaurants of gastronomic excellence. A 15-minute drive away are the historic market towns of Llandeilo and Carmarthen, set within the Towy Valley, complete with a plethora of fantastic eateries specialising in local produce, boutique shops and galleries.
The cottage is set within the grounds of the owner’s mansion house and is nestled within a courtyard of similar, traditional stone-built cottages. It is full of character with solid oak flooring, a beamed vaulted ceiling in the living room and a cosy wood burner to relax in front of after a busy day sightseeing. Both bedrooms have been lovingly furnished and offer a good level of comfort. In the evening, enjoy dining al fresco on your private patio area with views down along the colourful wooded valley and walled garden.
Locally, the National Botanic Garden of Wales is home to the world’s largest, single span glasshouse. Aberglasney Gardens is recognised as one of the finest gardens in Wales, where you can explore more than 10 acres of magnificent grounds and a restored Grade II listed mansion house. Take a step back in history and visit the National Trust nature reserve of Dinefwr, where you can uncover the delights of the historic house and the 18th-century landscaped park, a deer park and Dinefwr Castle (home to ancient princes of Wales), it really offers something for all the family.
Gwili Cottage is within easy reach of the breathtaking scenery of the Brecon Beacon National Park or the Brechfa Forest cycle trails, to the south the Pembrey Country Park with beach and to the west, the famous walled town of Tenby which offers the perfect beach day out, along with Oakwood, Wales’ largest theme park, and Folly Farm Zoo, or even the Gower Peninsula, all within an hour’s drive. Beach 18 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Gwili Cottage can be booked together with Cothi Cottage (ref UK11925) to accommodate up to 10 guests.
Free WiFi
There are steps within the property.
There are steps to the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Dryslwyn Castle
- National Botanic Garden of Wales
- Dinefwr (National Trust)
- Kidwelly Castle
- Parc Y Bocs Farm Shop
- Kidwelly Industrial Museum
Reviews (22)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage set within a courtyard of converted farm buildings. The weather was very hot when we stayed, but the double bedroom was cool and airy. Really good shower, newly fitted shower room. All the kitchen equipment we needed. Dogs are welcome as well.
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Confirmed Guest
Had a lovely 4 night stay at Gwili cottage. Great location, lovely and peaceful. Cottage was ideal for my 88 year old mother to get around aswell. Lovely and clean and everything you required. Would definitely stay there again.
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Taco & bogie
Lovely quiet location, well equipped, nice new shower ( but not as advertised it says it has a bath ! ) Oil boiler for hot water & heating is in the kitchen producing a faint smell, unpleasant when using work surface near the boiler!