Our 'cottage near the sea'

This was our holiday home until we moved to Carmarthenshire, and is now available for others to enjoy.

Built in about 1863 (we think), the terrace of cottages - then called Silver Row - was constructed for workers in the local silver and lead works (now the nearby boatyard).

Burry Port itself only really came into existence in the 1850's, following the silting up of Pembrey harbour and the creation of a new harbour a little way down the estuary. In the last 30 years, the town has gradually given up its industrial heritage, and more and more people are discovering its fantastic location.

Things to do in the area

Carmarthenshire

An area that is full of interesting things to see and do - without having to travel too far.

Beaches
Burry Port beach
Apart from our own delightful and uncrowded beaches (either side of the harbour), why not visit Pembrey Country Park (a few miles west of Burry Port), home to Cefn Sidan beach - some 7 miles or so of golden sand, with panoramic views across Carmarthen Bay. A few miles further west and you come across Ferryside on the Towy estuary.

If you wish to stray out of the county, one side we have Swansea (and the renowned Gower peninsula) and the other side is Pembrokeshire (Saundersfoot, Tenby etc).



Llansteffan Castle
 Castles
No shortage of these in Wales, and locally you could visit Kidwelly Castle or (on the other side of the River Towy) Llansteffan Castle. Across the border in Pembrokeshire, there is Carew Castle and Manorbier Castle, and in Swansea, there is Swansea Castle (not much left these days) and Oystermouth Castle (in Mumbles).

Shopping

Lots of ‘individual’ shops in the smaller towns (for example, Llandeilo [45 minutes away] or Narberth [about 55 minutes]).
Carmarthen is a lovely old county town with many small shops, as well as a new shopping centre with many big name stores.
In the other direction is Llanelli with two thriving out-of-town shopping areas (Parc Trostre and Parc Pemberton).

Cycling
A few minutes from the cottage is the Millennium Coastal Path - 10 miles or so of (reasonably) flat cycling. Lots of safe cycling in Pembrey Country Park and, for the more ambitious, options like the Carmarthen & Llanelli Loop (about 50 miles in length).

Walking
Apart from a pleasant stroll along the coastal path, there are several other enjoyable walks. You could even try St Illtyd’s walk (this goes from Pembrey Country Park to Margam Country Park - about 64 miles of it)!


 Bird watching
Apart from sightings along the coast, there are some (free) hides in Pembrey Country Park, and of course the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust at Llanelli.

Golf
No shortage of fantastic courses - there are 3 courses within 10 miles of the cottage, plus several others a little further afield. There is also a pitch & putt course in Pembrey Country Park.

Other sports
Fancy skiing? Try the dry ski slope in Pembrey Country Park. Horse riding is there as well. Indoor bowls in Llanelli. Or maybe see Llanelli's famous rugby team at Parc y Scarlets

Botanic Gardens

Gardens
Why not visit the National Botanical Garden of Wales (about 17 miles away) or Aberglasney House and Gardens (about 21 miles)

Music
There are many male voice choirs and brass bands in the area, as well as folk clubs, open mic nights, and live bands in local pubs. I can recommend a great local rock & roll band (I happen to be in it)!

Theme parks
Folly Farm (Kilgetty - 37 miles away), Dinosaur Park (Tenby), and Oakwood (near Narberth).

Museums
There are lots - Carmarthenshire County Museum, National Woollen Museum (Llandysul), Dylan Thomas Boathouse (Laugharne), Kidwelly Industrial Museum (Mynyddygarreg), Museum of Speed (Pendine), Museum of Childhood (Llangeler), etc.

And do try to fit in a visit to St Fagans National History Museum (near Cardiff) on the way to (or from) Burry Port.
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