Gothic Villa, Ferryside

Carmarthenshire, Wales

The Bowens have done a great job of restoring and re-dressing this 1851, Georgian-style, one-time Customs Office. The result is restfully, stylishly inviting. Tiles, stripped boards, coir matting and harmonious colours are the backdrop to just-the-right paintings, posters and pottery. Lovely Welsh blankets on the (sprung) beds – two with fine views across the Towy to Llanstephan and its Norman castle ruins – and bright, airy bathrooms (2 roll-tops). The contemporary/traditional mix is well thought through: the kitchen has a huge fan oven, the sitting room a wood-burning stove. The inside is compact; outside, a pretty garden is growing up around a wide, sheltered terrace. Ferryside itself is not so picture-perfect but it does have a real community. It’s for those who prefer walking the broad, sandy beach at low tide and chatting with locals at the Boat Club, rather than mingling with crowds of visitors. It helps if you’re a railway fan too – in the 1840s the line came through and runs between the house and the estuary. So, you can train to within 500 yards and freight back something irresistible from the Bowens’ Antiques Gallery, just down the road. Visit Laugharne, Llandeilo, the gorgeous gardens of Aberglasney and the Gower, too.

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- curl up by the fire on a cold January day! min 30% discount on usual rates for January only.

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Details for Gothic Villa

Contact Betsan Bowen tel: 01267 267122 fax: 01267 267045 Send E-mail Enquiry Visit Web Site sleeps: 7 rooms: 2 doubles; 1 twin; 1 single; 2 bath & shower rooms. price: (per unit) £600 – £1,200. Short breaks £460 closed: Never changeover: Flexible

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Checklist Dishwasher Electricity included Washing machine Welcome hamper Mobile reception* Music system*** Microwave oven Television Short breaks possible Extra bed/cot available Central heating Iron & ironing board Beach within 3 miles * For some networks *** Not necessarily including CD player

Owner's Highlights 100 yards from the long sandy beach Views across the estuary to Llanstephan and out to Carmarthen Bay Great Welsh produce and two great restaurants within 1/2 an hour and great fish and chips on the doorstep Aberglasney and National Botanic Gardens plus lots to interest the plant and gardening person Walking distance to station to take the train to busier or quieter places in Wales Excellent base for exploring West Wales These highlights are written by the owner and are not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about them, please contact the owner.