Gothic Villa, Ferryside, Ferryside, Carmarthenshire ,Wales (Carmarthenshire, West Wales)

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Gothic Villa

Gothic Villa, Ferryside, 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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Gothic Villa

Contact: Betsan Bowen

Tel: +44 (0)1267 267122
Fax: +44 (0)1267 267045
Sleeps: 7
Rooms: 2 doubles; 1 twin; 1 single; 2 bath & shower rooms.
Price: £650 – £1,350. Short breaks £395
Closed: Never.

Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard.

Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available.

Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.

Well-trained pets are accepted and may sleep in your room (not on the bed). Check when booking.

Wireless internet access available for guests.

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Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

100 yards from the long sandy beach with views across the estuary to Llanstephan and out to Carmarthen Bay
A great base for visiting the delights of Carmarthenshire including the castles of Carreg Cennen, Kidwelly, Laugharne, Dinefwr, Dryslwyn and Llanstephan, National Woolen Museum, Aberglasney and National Botanic Gardens & National Wetlands Centre.
Wonderful walk to take in local pubs and excellent local fish and chips at the Ferrycabin.
Excellent base for days out to Narbeth, Llandeilo, Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Llanerchaeron
Children will love days out at Folly Farm, Maros riding centre, Dan-yr-Ogof showcaves, or Pembrey Country Park as well as all those castles to climb.
Excellent base for exploring West Wales or take the train from Ferryside station for a day trip to Tenby, Swansea or Narbeth for a day of adventure.

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Front of house

Main bedroom

Bathroom one

Breakfast/dining room

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Gothic Villa and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.