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Views across to Saint Ishmaels beach
Visit Kidwelly castle with breath-taking views across Carmarthenshire
Sun set over Carmarthen Bay
Breath-taking views of Llansteffan beach and the castle from Ferryside
Visit The National Botanic Garden of Wales with its Great Glasshouse to enjoy
Explore Dinefwr Castle within the National Trust Park of Llandeilo
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23 / 28  Views across to Saint Ishmaels beach
24 / 28  Visit Kidwelly castle with breath-taking views across Carmarthenshire
25 / 28  Sun set over Carmarthen Bay
26 / 28  Breath-taking views of Llansteffan beach and the castle from Ferryside
27 / 28  Visit The National Botanic Garden of Wales with its Great Glasshouse to enjoy
28 / 28  Explore Dinefwr Castle within the National Trust Park of Llandeilo

Cockle Shell Cottage

Kidwelly (2mls SE), West Wales
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Beautifully restored dog-friendly cottage with hand-crafted woodwork throughout
  •  A romantic cottage for two with a luxurious feel and enclosed communal garden
  • Enjoy a walk or drive to the coast, Saint Ishmaels Beach is located 1.5 miles away
Overview
Property code: 89780

This pretty mid-terrace cottage is situated in the village of Llansaint which was developed in the 5th and 6th-century between Kidwelly and Ferryside and makes for a great base to explore the coast and countryside around Carmarthen Bay. Enjoy seaside walks and rock pooling along this rugged coastline or head to Pembrey Country Park for forest walks and cycle paths. Take the ferry from Ferryside (2 miles) to Llansteffan to witness some magnificent views from the castle on the hill. Book a ‘tee’ time at Glynabbey Golf Course (6.5 miles) or experience a day out at Fos Las Racecourse (6.5 miles).

Step through the vibrant pillar box red front door into this relaxing and cosy cottage with an open-plan lounge/diner. Curl up on the soft sofa in front of the wood burner after a busy day of adventures and unwind with a good book or your favourite show on the Smart TV. Stepping through the ground floor to the rear of the property is a charming kitchen area which has been lovingly handcrafted and provides everything you need. Leading from the kitchen is a bright conservatory room which is ideal for sipping your morning coffee with a newspaper. Heading up the wooden staircase you are greeted with a light and spacious king-size bedroom which provides a peaceful retreat for a good night’s sleep and a Smart TV for those lazy lie-ins. The cockle shells placed within the walls are a lovely reminder of the village’s history. Enjoy sea views from the en-suite bathroom. Step through the conservatory into a communal hallway (shared with a neighbouring holiday cottage) which provides access to the enclosed, shared garden at the rear with a patio area, garden furniture and charcoal BBQ, perfect for sipping a sundowner and enjoying some alfresco dining.

Within the close proximity (less than 2 miles) of 'Cockle Shell Cottage' you will find another two cottages belonging to the same owner, which are also available to book - 'Kidwelly Cottage' and 'Kidwelly Hillside Cottage' which are located in the heart of the village of Kidwelly.1 bedroom - king-size

  • 1 en-suite with shower over the bath, WC and bidet
  • Regret no children or babes in arms
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • Smart TV in lounge and bedroom
  • Charcoal BBQ and garden furniture in the enclosed garden which is shared with a neighbouring holiday cottage
  • Unallocated on-street parking
  • Pub within 1 mile, beach 1.5 miles and shops 2 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Sally Thomas

This property is personally managed by Sally.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 38 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Dawn 2nd November 2024

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Beautifully renovated cottage, very well thought out & well equipped with beautiful little touches to make it a home from home. Brilliant location, central to lots of beaches & places we visited. We had a perfect holiday with our little pooch, who loved the log burner as much as we did. Would 100% recommend to anyone.

Reviewed by Gary 25th October 2024

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Super little property, well equipped and in a good location to see the area. The cottage is fitted out to a high standard, with a comfortable bed, lovely bathroom and kitchen. The hosts Gill and John were very helpful and kept in contact throughout the stay by text.

Reviewed by Christine 28th September 2024

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A beautifully renovated cottage with attention to detail. It is exceptionally clean and well equipped with everything you need to enjoy a break from home. It is well situated as a base to explore the surrounding areas.

Reviewed by Kate 21st September 2024

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What a treat it was to stay at Cockle Shell Cottage. Beautifully clean, beautifully renovated and a superb location. We would definitely recommend this cottage for a perfect get away and will most certainly return. Kate, Rich & Basil

Reviewed by Richard 14th September 2024

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My wife and I stayed for one week in, we think, one of the best cottages we can remember. Renovated to a very high standard and also very artistic, but also practical and comfy. We ate in several nights and the kitchen was perfect - also breakfast every morning in the small conservatory in the sunshine. We didn't hear any noises from outside or theRead more neighbors - a very relaxing week. Plenty to do in the surrounding areas. A superb break! Hide

Reviewed by Rachael 2nd September 2024

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The cottage is lovely. Clean, well-maintained, warm, comfy, well-located. Beautiful views over the estuary to Gower. Easy to check in and great to get local recommendations.

Reviewed by E 27th July 2024

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The cottage was perfect- it looked exactly like the pictures- a lot of care has been put into this property. The owners were super helpful, professional and kind. I would highly recommend this cottage for a carefree, relaxing and remote getaway.

Reviewed by Arif 13th July 2024

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The cottage was both lovely and functional. All necessary amenities were provided which made a self catering stay more enjoyable. The owners also allowed dogs which was a bonus. Even though internet was provided it was a challenge to make calls, had to use whats app. Overall the cottage was good for the money and we would stay there again. Llsaint Read morewas a quiet village base but central for our travels in West Wales. Hide

Reviewed by Bill 22nd June 2024

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Obviously been refurbished with love, we thought it was excellent.

Reviewed by Ian 15th June 2024

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My wife and I had a wonderful stay at this delightful cottage for a week in June. The cottage has all the facilities that you would ever need and the kitchen is perfect for romantic home prepared meals and the lounge is comfy for evening relaxation in front of the fire. The cottage is also a perfect location for days out at the beach and nearby shoRead morepping was very convenient for those special things that my wife wanted. Our hosts were helpful, informative and above all just nice. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 8th June 2024

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Cottage was lovely, it's the location we had to drive every were.

Reviewed by John 11th May 2024

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Lovely cottage and has everything you will need. A good base to start and to see different places.

Reviewed by Ivy 7th May 2024

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What a beautiful cottage! The owners have made it so comfortable. We enjoyed being able to eat in the living room or in the conservatory or in the garden. Very generous and thoughtful starter items.

Reviewed by Lynda 24th April 2024

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Great location for walks with dog. Cottage beautifully renovated.

Reviewed by Stuart 8th April 2024

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Beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting, within driving distance of nice things to do.

Reviewed by Rachel 27th March 2024

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Superb! What a fabulous little cottage. The owners have thought of everything. Thank you for a brilliant few days. We'll be back.

Reviewed by fay 16th March 2024

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Fabulous cottage, beautifully decorated and well presented. It was a great privilege to stay there

Reviewed by Richard 7th February 2024

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The cottage was well equipped and tastefully decorated. The location was good for anyone interested in walking the Wales Coastal Path. Kidwelly has an important Norman castle with a wealth of historical information, the Norman church is well worth a visit. Checkout Ferrysides ferry over to Llansteffan which also boasts a Norman Castle. Its not surpRead morerising that Wales has the greatest concentration of castles in Europe. Top spot. Hide

Reviewed by Barry 4th February 2024

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Loved every minute. Beautiful, well presented cottage., amazing. If youre looking for somewhere to make you smile, its a must.. the owners are friendly welcoming. Thank you John & Jill .

Reviewed by Kay 2nd December 2023

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Reviewed by Sandra 30th September 2023

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Beautiful cottage in a lovely location, if you want a bustling town dont pick this one. In easy distance to everything and plenty to explore. We loved it.

Reviewed by Roz 23rd September 2023

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Beautiful cottage, very well equipped and looked after to a very high standard. Lovely bathroom! The owners were very helpful and informative. Lots of walks from the village - a fairly remote location, but a short drive to a pub or a shop.

Reviewed by Shelly 16th September 2023

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Great cottage, very homely and welcoming. Easy parking, great location for out and about exploring the local area. Fantastic hosts, great communication and would highly recommend a stay here.

Reviewed by Gill 9th September 2023

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We had a lovely week. The cottage is tastefully decorated with everything you need. John and Gill the owners are a lovely couple and always available if you have any queries. Will definitely holiday there again. Gill and Clem

Reviewed by Sheila 21st August 2023

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The cottage is very lovely and spotlessly clean. The only suggestion I would make would be to upgrade the TV in the lounge.

Reviewed by Debbie 5th August 2023

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We had an amazing week. The cottage was absolutely beautiful - clean and comfortable, with plenty of room for us and two spaniels. The conservatory was a lovely place to sit after a long walk and the dogs loved the garden. The location was brilliant - we hardly ventured more than about 10 miles. Stunning beaches and woody wonderlands made it the peRead morerfect doggy holiday. Well definitely be booking again. Hide

Reviewed by Kerry 15th July 2023

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A beautiful cottage with everything we needed for our two week holiday. The owners are lovely and were only at the end of the phone if we needed to ask anything. Fresh bedding and towels were provided at the end of our first week. Fresh eggs and a cake welcomed us which was a nice touch. There was lots of information available about the local and sRead moreurrounding areas. We had a brilliant time! We would definitely book this cottage again. Hide

Reviewed by Tracey 17th June 2023

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Just spent an amazing week in this beautiful little cottage, so much so we didn't want to go home. It catered for everything you needed , the owners Gill & john were fantastic and full of information of places to visit . The peace and quiet of the area was definitely an added bonus . Will definitely be returning.

Reviewed by Carole 10th June 2023

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The cottage is beautiful and restored with so much care. Everything catered for including a hairdryer. Just pack your clothes and go. Perfect location for beaches. Walks and castles. Loved every minute of our stay. Gill and John perfect hosts with a wealth of knowledge

Reviewed by Simone 27th May 2023

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Now, one day after we are back home in Germany, which is also quite beautiful, we are still dreaming about it. The landlords have lovingly renovated this little treasure for years and have chosen the furnishings so carefully that they make it look like it was designed by a professional interior designer. The winter garden was our breakfast and ofteRead moren our dinner corner. For cold nights, it has central heating throughout the house, which we didn't need thanks to exceptional Caribbean weather. Inst Hide

Reviewed by Tim 6th May 2023

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Cockle Shell Cottage is a quaint hidden gem in the heart of Llansaint, a small village not far from Kidwelly. It is a superb base for exploring the coast or nearby towns, and is home from home in every sense, with every convenience you could wish for. If you want to get away from it all and hear only the sound of wildlife and distant sea, this is tRead morehe place for you. Gill and John were the perfect hosts, and made us feel very welcome. Thank you so much! Hide

Reviewed by Joe 2nd April 2023

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A Perfect cottage.

Reviewed by Allison 25th March 2023

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A gem of a cottage. The hosts attention to detail was fabulous. So well equipped and very cosy with lovely decor. Very comfy bed and lovely modern bathroom. Everything was spotless. Lovely to have fresh eggs and Bara Brith on arrival!

Reviewed by Sarah 18th March 2023

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Loved the cottage and its decoration and felt very comfortable there. We thought the cottage was charming.

Reviewed by Samantha 25th February 2023

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If you want comfort, peace and tranquility this is the place for you. I can not recommend this cottage enough, the interior is beautiful, in keeping with the cozy feel Of a cottage. It has everything you could possibly want and incredibly lovely owners. The love they have poured into this home is evident. From the Moment we walked in we felt at homRead moree and at peace. Our dog enjoyed the fire and being able to see us at all times we were sad to leave but would go back at the drop of a hat. Hide

Reviewed by Kay 22nd February 2023

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The cottage is gorgeous , lovingly restored and very comfortable and peaceful. We had a really lovely time here

Reviewed by Victoria 11th February 2023

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What a fantastic week in a gorgeous place! Cockle Shell Cottage is beautiful and really well equipped, a lovely, peaceful home from home! We can't recommend this lovely place highly enough, thank you so much Gill and John for a really fantastic week xxxx

Reviewed by Tracey 20th January 2023

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