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Pantglas Hall, Twyi Valley A charmingVictorian cottage, once the gatehouse to the former grand mansion of Pantglas which is now a Leisure Club. North Lodge guests have free use of the excellent amenities there. Discover the lush, magical Tywi and Cothi Valleys with their wooded hillsides, gentle rolling hills and dramatic ruined castles. |
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| (above left and right) The en-suite master bedroom at North Lodge. | |
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 | Guests of North Lodge have free access to the excellent amenities at Pantglas. (above) Indoor heated swimming pool with jacuzzi, sauna and fitness suite overlook the childrens' adventure playground. (left & below) The stable block and courtyard house the restaurant, coffee shop, pool table and games room. |
 | (left) The ruined remains of Pantglas Hall. |
(below) Newton House (N.T.) Llandeilo - 17thC Gothic mansion with 800 acre deer park estate. | (below) "Sign of the times" - atmospheric museum within Newton House for a 1912 experience. |
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Do visit both the highly acclaimed restoration of the Aberglasny House and gardens and the Garden of Wales which are both within a short drive from North Lodge (left below - Aberglasny - right below the Garden of Wales) | |
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(above) - Views over the countryside across the lane from the cottage. This guide has been prepared to assist you in discovering the host of activities, events and attractions
to be enjoyed within a 20 mile radius (approx) of North Lodge
to be enjoyed within a 20 mile radius (approx) of North Lodge
INDEX
Adventure Activities
Ancient, Historic & Heritage
Antiques
Artists & Artisans
Beauty Spots
Books, New & Old
Cultural - Museums Theatres etc
Family Attractions
Fishing
Food & Drink
Gardens & Parks
Golf
Horse Riding
Interesting & Specialist Shops
Leisure Centres & Spas
Tourist Information Centres
Villages Towns & Markets
Walking & Bird Watching
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| Adventure Activities | ||
| Go Ape Tree Top Obstacle Courses | Margam Park between Port Talbot and Bridgend Climb 30' rope ladders, Tarzan swing and zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels & more. | More Info |
| Adventure Wales | Llanarthney between Carmarthen and Ffairfach Providers of outdoor activities in Wales since 1990 | More Info |
| Ancient, Historic & Heritage | ||
| Llandovery Castle | Llandovery between Trecastle and Llanwrda Llandovery Castle guards the river Bran and the attractive village. | More Info |
| Newton House | Llandeilo between Penybanc and Llangadog A great manor house dating back to 1660. Now owned and run by the national Trust. | More Info |
| Dryslwyn Castle | 5 miles west of Llandeilo between Llangadog and Carmarthen Dryslwyn castle is perched in a most extraordinary defensive position on a steep rocky knoll. | More Info |
| Alabum | Llanfair ar y Bryn between Llandovery and Cynghordy Alabum was a fort in the Roman Province of Britannia Superior of which Roman Wales was a part. | More Info |
| Aberdeunant (National Trust) | Llandeilo between Penybanc and Llanwrda A traditional medieval cruck framed Carmarthenshire farmhouse in an unspoilt setting. | More Info |
| Carn Goch Hilltop Fort | Bethlehem between Llangadog and Llandeilo A particularly striking example of one of the largest iron age hill forts in Wales. | More Info |
| St Mary's Church, Llandovery | Llandovery between Llangadog and Trecastle Roman bricks were used to build part of the walls of the church. | More Info |
| Carmarthenshire County Museum | A museum dedicated to Carmarthen's past set in beautiful grounds. Abergwili between Carmarthen and Nantgaredig | More Info |
| Holy Trinity Church, Llanegwad | Llanegwad between Carmarthen and Pentrefellin Built in 1865 of local sandstone with a Gothic style bell tower. | More Info |
| Talley Abbey | Unique in Wales being founded for the monastic order of the Premonsrtatensians. | More Info |
| Carreg Cennin Castle | Trap between Llandeilo and Ammanford Stout weather beaten ruins on a precipitous limestone crag in a spectacular location. | More Info |
| Antiques | ||
| Sage Antiques | Ammanford between Llandeilo and Hendy A wide selection of antique & quality used furniture & accessories also a restoration service. | More Info |
| Jones & Llewelyn Auctioneers | Llandeilo between Carmarthen and Llandovery Auctions of antiques, fine art, collectables and valuables. | More Info |
| James Ash Antiques | Llandeilo between Carmarthen and Llandovery Antique furniture and clocks. Welsh longcase clocks a speciality. | More Info |
| The Works | Llandeilo between Penybanc and Ffairfach 60 independent dealers in one place selling antiques and collectables. | More Info |
| The Works Antiques Centre | Llandovery between Builth Wells and Llandeilo Antiques and collectables. | More Info |
| CJC Antiques | Llanelli between Burry port and Llangennech Specialising in antique and hand made furniture collectors items and welsh country antiques. | More Info |
| Radnedge Architectural Antiques | Llanelli between Burry Port and Llangennech Everything from chimneys and fireplaces to bandstands and stone pillars. | More Info |
| Artists & Artisans | ||
| Dinefwr Craft centre | Llandovery between Llandeilo and Brecon Formerly the market hall dating from 1840 the centre now sells locally made crafts. | More Info |
| Oriel T Cornel (formerly The Bridge Gallery) | Ammanford between Pontarddulais and Llandeilo A fine art gallery and Anthony Richards studio. | More Info |
| Fountain Fine Art | Llandeilo between Penybanc and Ffairfach The gallery shows work from some of Wales' most highly respected artists. | More Info |
| The Black Mountain Gallery | Cwmllynfell between Brynaman and Gurnos British contemporary artists Murial and Mark Williams, mother and son create and display their work. | More Info |
| Felingwm Pottery | Felingwm Uchaf between Brechfa and Nantgaredig Pottery and coordinating serviettes, gift wrap, cards, plate stands and plate hangers. | More Info |
| Beauty Spots | ||
| Ynys Dawela Nature Park | Upper Brynaman between Gwaun Cae Gurwin and Llangadog A former colliery site on the northern banks of the river Amman and well worth a visit. | More Info |
| Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park | The park lies within the triangle between Tumble, Drefach and Cross Hands 270 acres of coniferous and deciduous woodland and wildlife beside the Gwendraeth river. | More Info |
| Paxton's Tower NT | Llandeilo between Llanwrda and Penybanc One of the most spectacular vistas in Carmarthenshire. | More Info |
| Llyn y Fan Fach | Myddfai between Llandovery and Llandeusant A beautiful natural lake located at the eastern border of the Black Mountains. | More Info |
| Brechfa Forest | Abergorlech between Brechfa and Llansawel The forest is managed by the Forestry Commission for recreation and timber production. | More Info |
| Books, New & Old | ||
| Books on the Green | Llandovery between Llanwrda and Beaulah 1-2 Market St | More Info |
| Cambrian Books | Llandovery between Llanwrtyd Wells and Llandeilo 10 Stone Street | More Info |
| The Bookshop | Llandovery between Llanwrtyd Wellls and Llangadog Kings Road | More Info |
| Privett Books | Cros Hands between Carmarthen and Hendy Caerhedd, Garreg Hollt | More Info |
| Siop Y Werin | Llanelli between Carmarthen and Hendy 17 Market Street | More Info |
| Cornerstone | 55b Stepney Street | More Info |
| The Bookshop | Llandovery between Llanwrda & Llanwrtyd Kings Road | More Info |
| Cultural - Museums Theatres etc | ||
| Parc Howard Museum | Llanelli between Burry Port and Cross Hands A superb collection of Llanelli pottery and local paintings in the former Parc Howard mansion. | More Info |
| Y Gangell Museum | Blaen y coed between Saron and Cynwyl Elfed A traditional 2 roomed cottage birthplace of Elfed, preacher, poet, eisteddfodwr and hymnologist. | More Info |
| Llandovery Heritage Centre | Llandovery between Trecastle and Llanwrda Interesting displays on drovers, the local Black Ox bank, local legends, the railway & local history. | More Info |
| Cross Hands Public Hall and Cinema | Cross Hands between Pont Abraham and Carmarthen A wonderfully lavish auditorium built in the 1930's by an Italian architect. | More Info |
| Llanelli Entertainment Centre/Theatre Elli | Llanelli between Burry Port and Llangennech Live theatre, cinema and a free shuttle bus service. | More Info |
| Oriel Ty Cornel (formerly The Bridge Gallery) | Ammanford between Llandeilo and Tycroes A fine art gallery and Anthony Richards studio. | More Info |
| Family Attractions | ||
| Red Kite Feeding Station | Llanddeusant, Llangadog between Llandovery and Mandordeilo The centre has been designed to fit naturally into the environment. | More Info |
| Sospan Hopper Land Train | Llanelli between Burry Port and Llangennech A fun way to see Llanelli's Millennium Coastal Path | More Info |
| The National Showcave Centre | Abercrave between Ystradgynlais and Abercraf The caves are owned and run by the Morgan family who originally discovered Dan yr Ogof. | More Info |
| Paxtons Tower, National Trust | Llandeilo between Carmarthen and Manordeilo One of the most spectacular views in Carmarthenshire can be seen from Paxton's Tower. | More Info |
| Ffos Las Race Course | Trimsaran between Kidwelly and Llanelli Horse racing, events and hospitality at this brand new race course open in June 2009. | More Info |
| Llandeusant Red Kite Feeding Station | Llandeusant between Trecastle and Twynllanan Over 50 red kites and buzzards are fed daily giving a spectacular aerial display. | More Info |
| Fishing | ||
| Gwaun Cae Gurwen Angling Association | Gwaun Cae Gurwin between Ammanford and Pontardawe Fishing along the rivers Tywi and Usk | More Info |
| Boat Fishing Wales | Burry Port between Llanelli and Kidwelly A purpose built boat designed by fishermen for fishermen. | More Info |
| Fishing Coaching & Guides (FWA) | Llandeilo (please see web site for details) The Federation of Welsh Anglers can introduce coaches for sea, game & coarse fishing in Wales. | More Info |
| Llandovery Angling Society | Llandovery between Llandeilo and Llanwrtyd Wells Fishing Tywi, Bran & Gwyddery | More Info |
| Trapp Fishery | Trapp between Llandeilo and Llandyfan Game fishing just below the beautiful Carreg Cennen Castle in a 11/2 acre spring fed lake. | More Info |
| Cross Hands Angling Club | Llangadog between Llandeilo and Llandovery Day tickets available from the Red Lion, Llangadog for fishing along 15 miles of the Rover Tywi. | More Info |
| Garnffrwyd Fishery | Mynydd Cerrig, Cross Hands between Pontarddulais and Carmarthen Fly fishing in a four acre lake containing brown trout, rainbow trout and salmon. | More Info |
| Dafen Pond | Llanelli between Burry Port and Llangennech Coarse fishing for roach, tench and rudd. Phone for permit. | More Info |
| Coarse Fishing at Springwater Lakes | Harford, Llanwrda between Llandovery and Llandeilo A picturesque angling complex comprising 4 lakes (1 specimen, 1 mixed coarse, 2 trout) | More Info |
| Furnace Pond | Furnace Pond between Llanelli and Pontyates Coarse fishing for carp, bream and tench. | More Info |
| Food & Drink | ||
| The Black Lion | Abergorlech between Nant y Fin and Llansawel Pretty riverside pub in the Cothi valley serving delicious homemade food & ales. Lovely garden. | More Info |
| Heavenly ( cakes & confectionery ) | Llandeilo between Carmarthen and Llandovery The shop was opened after a year of research in the ice cream and chocolate houses of UK and Rome. | More Info |
| The Cawdor | Llandeilo between Llandovery and Ammanford Traditional and innovative dishes using only the freshest ingredients, local whenever possible. | More Info |
| The Red Lion | Llangadog between Llandeilo and Llandovery Meals and bar snacks prepared with fresh local produce served in traditional inn bar or restaurant. | More Info |
| The Plough Inn | Rhosmaen between Llandeilo and Llangadog Contemporary cuisine served in the bar, restaurant or garden with lovely views. | More Info |
| The Royal Oak Inn | Rhandirmwyn between Llandovery and Llanwrtyd Wells just off the A483 Award winning family & dog friendly 16th C Inn once a hunting lodge serving good food, wines & ales. | More Info |
| Towy Bridge Inn | Rhandirmwyn between Llandovery and Llanwrtyd Wells just off the A483 This dog friendly little pub is located in an idyllic setting beside the Towy river next to the bridge. | More Info |
| Rhandirmwyn Village Shop/Post Office | Rhandirmwyn between Llandovery and Llanwrtyd Wells just off the A483 Serving the needs of the local community (organic produce too). Will deliver to your holiday home. | More Info |
| The Castle Hotel Llandovery | Llandovery between Llanwrda and Llanwrtyd wells Honest, fresh and tasty food reflecting the seasons prepared with the best local ingredients. | More Info |
| The Black Lion | Abergorlech between Llansawel and Brechfa Olde worlde charm 16th C pub offering hearty food , open fire and riverside beer garden. | More Info |
| White Hart Inn | Llandeilo between Llandovery and Carmarthenshire Three separate bar and lounge areas in which food and drinks are served. | More Info |
| The Red Pig Pub | Llandeusant between Trecastle and Twynllanan A charming old village pub serving good simple food made with local ingredients. | More Info |
| Gegin Fach y Gwili | Llandeilo between Llandovery and Carmarthen This café has been in business for 25 years and opens daily from 9.30 - 5.30 Monday - Saturday. | More Info |
| The Angel Hotel | Llandeilo between Carmarthen and Llandovery Pub restaurant with a cosy ambience and culinary delights. | More Info |
| Grovesend Local Producers Market | Grovesend between Pontarddulais and Gowerton Held in the community hall on the fourth Saturday of each month. | More Info |
| Kings Head Inn | Llandovery between Llanwrda and Trecastle A traditional oak beamed inn serving quality Welsh cuisine, daily tea, coffee & cakes, lunch & dinner. | More Info |
| Angel | Salem between Carmarthen and Llandovery An award winning restaurant who's head chef was crowned 'Welsh Chef of the Year' | More Info |
| Gardens & Parks | ||
| Pembrey Country Park | Burry Port between Llanelli and Kidwelly 202 hectares of beautiful parkland, beaches and family attractions overlooking Carmarthen Bay. | More Info |
| Llyn Llech Owain Country Park | Gorslas between Cross Hands and Llandeilo 64 acres of land with forest tracks for delightful walking & cycling, a central lake & SSSI peat bog. | More Info |
| National Botanic Garden of Wales | Llanarthne between Carmarthen and Llandeilo One of the most fascinating and most visited gardens in the Uk. | More Info |
| Cilgwyn Lodge Garden | Llangadog between Llandovery and Pont Newydd Fascinating garden open for charity as part of the National Gardens Scheme NGS | More Info |
| Dinefwr Park and Castle | Llandeilo between Llanwrda and Penybanc A 12th C castle and an 18th C landscaped park enclosing a medieval deer park. | More Info |
| Post House Garden | Cwmbach between Llanboidy and Llanwinio off B4299 Lovely wooded gardens along the banks of the river Sien with a variety of rare plants, trees & shrubs. | More Info |
| Gelli Aur Country Park | Llandeilo between Carmarthen and Llandovery 60 acres of wooded parkland surrounding a magnificent mansion. | More Info |
| Golf | ||
| Ashburnham Golf club | Burry Port between Llanelli and Kidwelly An 18 hole links course beside the sea. | More Info |
| Garnant Park Golf | Garnant Park between Ammanford and Pontardawe An 18 hole course. | More Info |
| Machynys Peninsula Golf and Country club Ltd | Llanelli between Llangennech and burry Port A modern links championship 18 hole course. | More Info |
| Pontardawe Golf Club | Pontardawe between Gwaun Cae Gurwen and Neath An 18 hole, par 70 course in semi park land on a mountain. | More Info |
| Glynhir Golf Club | Ammanford between Llandeilo and Gwaun Cae Gurwen An 18 hole, par 69, park land course at the foot of the Black Mountains. | More Info |
| Horse Riding | ||
| Palecwrt Equestrian & Brondai Shooting Ground | Llangadog between Llandovery and Llandeilo Horse & Pony Trekking and Clay Pigeon Shooting | More Info |
| Caeiago Riding Centre | Llanwrda between Llandovery and Llandeilo Pony trekking and trail riding for adult riders. | More Info |
| Interesting & Specialist Shops | ||
| Cwmcerrig Farm Shop & Grill | Gorslas between Cross Hands and Llandeilo Local produce including fruit, veg, Cwmcerrig reared meat, dairy and bakery products & carvery. | More Info |
| Fly Shack | Llanelli between Kidwelly and Gorseinon Fishing Tackle at 38 Swansea Road | More Info |
| Anglers Corner | Llanelli between Burry Port and Gorseinon Fishing tackle for game, coarse or sea at 80 Station Rd | More Info |
| Springwater Lakes Tackle & Bait Shop | Llanwrda between Llandovery and Llandeilo Tackle and bait shop. Rod hire | More Info |
| Helwick Angling | Burry Port between Kidwelly and Llanelli Fishing tackle at 53 Station Road | More Info |
| Leisure Centres & Spas | ||
| Amman Valley Leisure centre | Ammanford between Llandeilo and Pont Abraham A multi activity centre | More Info |
| Gwendraeth Valley Sports Centre | Drefach between Tumble and Llanddarog A multi activity centre. | More Info |
| Pontardawe Leisure centre | Pontardawe between Clydach and Ystalyfera A multi activity centre. | More Info |
| Tourist Information Centres | ||
| Llandovery Tourist Information Centre | Llandovery betweenLlanwrda and Halfway Information on events, attractions, activities, timetables, walks,cycle paths, fishing and more. | More Info |
| Villages Towns & Markets | ||
| Rhandirmwyn | Rhandirmwyn between Llandovery and Llanwrtyd Wells just off the A483 Hamlet set amidst the magnificent Tywi Valley home to legendery Welsh folk hero Twm Sion Catti. | More Info |
| Brechfa | Brechfa between Felingwym and Nantyffin Brechfa has been described as one of the most secluded villages in south Wales. | More Info |
| Llandeilo | Llandeilo between Llandovery and Carmarthen Llandeilo is a small delightful country town full of character and charm with interesting shops and a choice of places to eat and drink | More Info |
| Llandovery | Llandovery between Llandeilo and Brecon A pretty market town whose name in welsh means church among the waters. | More Info |
| Walking & Bird Watching | ||
| Llyn y Fan Fach | Myddfai between Llandovery and Llandeusant A place forever associated with the 'lady in the lake'. | More Info |
| Llyn Llech Owain Country Park | between Crosshands and Llandeilo 64 acre park with lake surrounded by peat bog, coniferous and broad leafed woodland and dry heath. | More Info |
| Millennium Coastal Park | Llanelli between Burry Port and Llangennech 22 kilometres of uninterrupted walkway and cycle way overlooking the Gower Peninsula. | More Info |
| Dinas RSPB Reserve | Rhandirmwyn between Llandovery and Ystrad Ffin A pleasant 2 hour circular walk with some steep and difficult parts. | More Info |
| Llanelli Walking Festival | Llanelli between Burry Port and Llangennech An annual event attracting hundreds of visitors to Llanelli. | More Info |