The Ivy Bush Royal commands a spectacular position at the gateway to West Wales. Welcomes business and leisure travellers to this beautiful part of the country in considerable style and comfort.
Santosh
India
The comfort in the room and size of the room. The bathroom was very decent and big.
Originally built in 1840, Spilman Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking, right in the heart of the market town of Carmarthen.
graham
United Kingdom
Excellent as usual, very clean, good facilities and excellent breakfast.
In the heart of Carmarthen, this family-run hotel offers home-cooked Welsh food and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. Falcon Hotel is a 20-minute drive from the edge of the beautiful Brecon Beacons.
Featuring free WiFi, Pods at Broadway offers accommodation in Carmarthen. Carmarthen Castle is 16 km from the property. The accommodation features a flat-screen TV.
Mia
United Kingdom
Was a lovely break for my bf birthday. We
enjoyed the hot tub, but we were in view of other pods. However very quiet and relaxing area. Nice pub down the road.
Located in Carmarthen and only 16 km from Carmarthen Castle, Neuadd Wen Guest House provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Pantyrathro International Hostel is situated in 6 miles from the centre of Carmarthen and Carmarthen Castle and boasts a shared lounge. Offering a restaurant, the property also features a bar.
Set in a 16th-century farmhouse, Ty Mawr Country Hotel boasts cosy log fires, original features and scenic views. On the edge of Brecha Forest, the hotel offers free parking and free Wi-Fi.
Maureen smith
United Kingdom
The ethos of the hotel, everything and all the staff are focused on a relaxing guest experience.
On average, 3-star hotels in Carmarthen cost £79 per night, and 4-star hotels in Carmarthen are £95 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Carmarthen can on average be found for £164 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
Domestic travellers can reach Carmarthen by train (3 hours from London) or car (4 hours from London). International travellers can fly into Cardiff Airport (90km away) and take a train or bus. No direct water transport services are available.
Cardiff Airport is the most convenient for both domestic and international travellers due to its proximity and direct transport links to Carmarthen. It's approximately 110 kilometres away.
Carmarthen, UK, offers various public transport options. The town has a railway station with regular services to Swansea and Cardiff. Local buses connect Carmarthen with surrounding towns and villages. Taxis are also readily available. For short distances, walking or cycling is feasible, with numerous cycle paths and pedestrian-friendly routes.
The best area to stay in Carmarthen, UK, is the town centre. It's popular for its historic charm, proximity to Carmarthen Castle, and easy access to shops, restaurants, and public transport. It's convenient and offers a variety of accommodation options.
Carmarthen, UK, experiences a temperate maritime climate with mild, damp conditions. Average temperatures range from 4°C in January to 19°C in July. Distinct summer and winter seasons are present, with the warmest months from June to September. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year, with October being the wettest month. There are no monsoon or hurricane seasons.
What guests said about Carmarthen:
4.0
Scored 4.0
We saw the town on a Sunday. Vey quiet.
We saw the town on a Sunday. Vey quiet. However, there is more to the town than first glance (just), but too much retail - so much unoccupied. Given history, very little historic class on view. The hey day has gone, what now? Perfect accommodation, very close to town.
Nigel
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Listed building details of historic buildings in Lammas...
Listed building details of historic buildings in Lammas place and the castle .
Superb church of st peters.
Antique centre had lots of interest.
Roman site is good.
Laugharne worth a lengthy visit as is kidwelly castle . Film set of robin hood
jeremy
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
We were just there to attend interview at university and...
We were just there to attend interview at university and move on to another one. Very short stay. If you are attending university be sure to pay for parking! This wasn’t clearly displayed and I ended up with a fine
Sharon
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
There are some really interesting shops and businesses in...
There are some really interesting shops and businesses in the town centre. Sadly, in common with many towns, there are too many empty/closed shops and rundown buildings. That said Carmarthen's location is ideal for visiting the NBGW
Allthecs
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Carmarthen was a nice town to walk around for a day but I...
Carmarthen was a nice town to walk around for a day but I wouldn’t want to stay longer than a long weekend. The castle was locked with no reason or explanation when the internet states it’s open ? Many tourists were also under the same impression as us and miss informed by Google.
Leanne
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
For a bank holiday and festival weekend, there seemed to be...
For a bank holiday and festival weekend, there seemed to be very little going on. Difficult to find a restaurant meal, so had to get takeaway. From that point of view, we probably didn't see the town at its best.
Enjoyed a trip on the steam railway, and few minutes drive from the town, and know from previous visits to the area that the surrounding countryside is lovely,as is the river.
We had a delightful stay at the beautiful countryside cottage in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The cottage exudes elegance and coziness, complemented by breathtaking surroundings with a charming river view. Anne, the host, is not only friendly but also incredibly supportive—a truly down-to-earth woman. The convenient location, just five minutes from Skanda Vale Temple, adds to the overall appeal of this wonderful retreat.
My friends and I really like the apartment, it’s clean, very spacious, and very comfortable. Away from noisy and busy city. We got everything that we needed, supermarket is just 12 mins away and there’s a pub in front of the apartment. We enjoyed our stay and great location to explore the south wales..Would love to stay in this place again, and I greatly recommend this place.
I was travelling as a single parent with five children and needed a spot to stay overnight. The six-bed dormitory was just fine for our needs, linen was clean and helpful to have an en-suite with shower to ourselves. The accommodation was basic but for the price I was happy. Setting absolutely beautiful and the proprietor very helpful.
The room and hotel were clean the staff were great, location was good as it was in the centre of town. The brakfast was great too .The only downside was someone was hammering the door to come in at 5.15 am maybe someone should be on site to deal with these
situations ?
Wish we would have found this place years ago, we come down to south wales once or twice a year. Bringing our dog means we are limited to were we can stay, but the potting shed is just what we needed. The potting shed was like a TARDIS, the pictures don't do it justice.
The fact that it was on a farm. The breakfast choices were very good, and the owner just lovely. Friendly & helpful.
The location was perfect for where we wanted to go, & actually would have been perfect for anywhere on that side of South Wales.
Beautiful location, easy access by road, near the town & the beach.
Tidy, well furnished chalet with everything you need.
Plenty of things to do in the area (30min. drive radius).
Good communication with host.
Good value for money
Always a warm and friendly welcome at the Spilman Hotel. Comfortable rooms, plentiful breakfast - freshly cooked to order.
Staff are very attentive. Free parking. Close to town centre. Recommend 100%.
Location excellent for exploring south Wales. The Garden Shed was clean, comfortable & had everything we needed. Beds & bedding were comfortable and clean. Had a great stay at The Garden Shed.
We always have a good time when we visit Kaowood Country Park which is why we have booked again for next year. We also like Wales and use Kaowood as a base to visit local towns and villages
Very comfortable beds giving a good nights sleep followed by an excellrnt breakfast.
Disabled parking bays adjacent toi hotel entrance although limited to 2 places
Breakfast included in price. Most hotels have stopped breakfast, and kept the price the same. And had VAT reduced during lockdown. The Drovers Arms is good value.
This location was beautiful the only thing I would say is make sure you drive because it is in the middle of nowhere and taxi one way to town cost £30 .
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