Guidebook for Llanelli
Food Scene
Award winning restaurant boasting stunning views of the coastline and golf course. Great to visit the bar for coffees/drinks also. Within walking distance along the coastal path.
7 locals recommend
Machynys
Award winning restaurant boasting stunning views of the coastline and golf course. Great to visit the bar for coffees/drinks also. Within walking distance along the coastal path.
An award winning restaurant situated in a Grade 2 Listed Building. It was once a power generator for the Docks and only a 5 minute walk from the apartment.
10 locals recommend
Sosban Restaurant
North DockAn award winning restaurant situated in a Grade 2 Listed Building. It was once a power generator for the Docks and only a 5 minute walk from the apartment.
Y Polyn
Award winning restaurant.
Go Wake Llanelli
Traeth FforddA stone's throw from the apartment. 2 minute walk.
Everything Else
Superb golf course which has hosted championship matches. Within walking distance along the coastal path.
21 locals recommend
Machynys Peninsula Golf & Country Club Ltd
Nicklaus AvenueSuperb golf course which has hosted championship matches. Within walking distance along the coastal path.
Home to the Llanelli Scarlets. Worth a visit if there's a match on especially the entertainment in the barn before hand.
12 locals recommend
Parc y Scarlets
Pemberton ParkHome to the Llanelli Scarlets. Worth a visit if there's a match on especially the entertainment in the barn before hand.
Ffos Las Racecourse
Culla RoadRacecourse hosting meets on a regular basis
Slightly easier golf course than Machynys and very popular with locals.
15 locals recommend
Ashburnham Golf Club
Cliff TerraceSlightly easier golf course than Machynys and very popular with locals.
Sightseeing
Kidwelly Castle
Castle RoadHistorical Norman castle within 4 miles of the apartment
Superb wildlife centre, highly recommended. Very close to the apartment along the coast.
48 locals recommend
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre
Superb wildlife centre, highly recommended. Very close to the apartment along the coast.
Cefn Sidan Sands
Superb beach only a few miles from the apartment.
Pembrey Country Park & Beach
Great country park linking with Cefn Sidan sands.
Historic parkland dating back several hundred years in a beautiful setting.
197 locals recommend
National Botanic Garden of Wales
Historic parkland dating back several hundred years in a beautiful setting.
Gardens set within a manor house dating back to the 15th Century
100 locals recommend
Aberglasney Gardens
Gardens set within a manor house dating back to the 15th Century
Reservoir with walking tracks around it. Can walk to it using the cycle path - probably about 2-3 miles.
Swiss Valley
Reservoir with walking tracks around it. Can walk to it using the cycle path - probably about 2-3 miles.
Home to some of the best beaches in the UK. Rhossili, Llangennith, Caswell, Oxwich and many others. Worth a day trip to take in the sights.
115 locals recommend
Gower
Home to some of the best beaches in the UK. Rhossili, Llangennith, Caswell, Oxwich and many others. Worth a day trip to take in the sights.
One of the finest mid Victorian houses in South Wales. Hosts heritage tours between April & September on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. www.stradeycastle.com
Castell y Strade-Stradey Castle
One of the finest mid Victorian houses in South Wales. Hosts heritage tours between April & September on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. www.stradeycastle.com
Historic farming town which also contains Dynefor National Trust Country Park
97 locals recommend
Llandeilo
Historic farming town which also contains Dynefor National Trust Country Park
Lovely country park about 30 mins drive from the apartment.
73 locals recommend
Parc Gwledig Margam Country Park
Lovely country park about 30 mins drive from the apartment.
Llanelly House - Grade 1 Listed Georgian Town House featured in the BBC programme 'Restorations'. Highly recommended.
Eglwys y plwyf Santes Elli
6-8 Bridge StLlanelly House - Grade 1 Listed Georgian Town House featured in the BBC programme 'Restorations'. Highly recommended.
Millenium Coastal path
Millennium Coastal PathRunning along the apartment. You can't miss it!
Breathtaking scenery from this castle that dates back to the 13th Century.
106 locals recommend
Carreg Cennen Castle
Breathtaking scenery from this castle that dates back to the 13th Century.
Free entry to this museum that showcases fascinating artefacts.
8 locals recommend
Carmarthenshire Museum
Free entry to this museum that showcases fascinating artefacts.
Home to Dylan Thomas and his boathouse but the highlight of a visit to Laugharne is probably the Castle.
43 locals recommend
Laugharne Castle
King StreetHome to Dylan Thomas and his boathouse but the highlight of a visit to Laugharne is probably the Castle.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very kid friendly (soft play area) and nicely located on a lake within walking distance of the apartment along the coastal path.
6 locals recommend
Brewers Fayre Sandpiper
Sandpiper RoadVery kid friendly (soft play area) and nicely located on a lake within walking distance of the apartment along the coastal path.
Arts & Culture
Odeon Cinema
Island PlaceCinema, for those rainy days! Close to the apartment.
Theatr Elli
Theatre with many amateur and some professional productions
Amgueddfa Parc Howard
Felinfoel RoadSet in a lovely park not far from the apartment. Walkable.
Entertainment & Activities
The Play King
Unit 6 Heol CropinExcellent indoor kids play centre for those rainy days.
Funsters
Poulson StreetIndoor play centre for kids.
Teifi Valley Railway Limited
Railway rides through woodland
Shopping
Llanelli Indoor Market
Local producers of food, arts and craft all sell their wares at the market.
Retail Park only a couple of miles from the apartment with all the major retail outlets - Tesco, Starbucks etc
Trostre
Retail Park only a couple of miles from the apartment with all the major retail outlets - Tesco, Starbucks etc