Title: Penuwch Boathouse , Cosy rural cottage for families with heated indoor pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Penuwch Boathouse , Cosy rural cottage for families with heated indoor pool Family-friendly cottage with sauna and indoor pool ![High chair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66170000/66163600/66163575/cae46331.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![High chair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66170000/66163600/66163575/411246af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66170000/66163600/66163575/cddf12ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66170000/66163600/66163575/81028700.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66170000/66163600/66163575/ec9a2ddd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a picturesque Welsh valley, this charming stone cottage offers the perfect retreat for families or couples. Unwind in the modern kitchen, living room with imitation log burner and lake views from your private garden. Explore West Wales from here and enjoy access to an indoor heated swimming pool. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pool - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Penuwch Boathouse , Cosy rural cottage for families with heated indoor pool This lovely barn conversion is perfectly located in a beautiful valley with its own lake and use of the indoor swimming pool, close to all Carmarthenshire has to offer. ★ Beautiful Rural Setting Convenient To Explore Carmarthenshire ★ 25% Discount For Week (7day) Bookings ★ Indoor Heated Swimming Pool & Sauna (closed 3rd Jan-Feb Half term) ★ Peak Changeover day- Saturdays ★ Pet Friendly - 2 Well Behaved Dog Welcome ★ Jacuzzi Bath ★ Located On A Working Farm With Private Lake Setting (No fishing) & Enclosed Gardens ★ Barn Conversion ★ Free Wi-Fi ★ Parking ★ Ideal For Small Families Or A Couple The space Located on a working farm, in a beautiful Welsh valley, is this cosy stone cottage, with its access to an indoor heated swimming pool. The cottage itself also has its own gardens and lake. Perfectly located to explore West Wales, this cottage that sleeps 4 people, is best suited to a small family or a couple. Bedrooms There is a lovely ground floor double bedroom with ample storage with the added bonus of lake views. Up a relatively steep staircase leading to the loft room, you will find a further space with two single beds. This area has original beams and limited headroom in some areas (see access statement). Living Space/Kitchen This well positioned property offers a modern kitchen open plan to a living room with an imitation log burner, two leather effect sofas, a Smart TV and DVD player. There is a small selection of board games, books and dvd's available for the perfect chill out time, and family getaways. The French doors open to the outside area facing the lake. Back inside there is a dining table with seating for 4, and a high chair available upon request. The modern open plan kitchen has ample amenities for your stay, including a full size fridge freezer, an oven and 4 ring ceramic hob, microwave oven and washer/drier. Bathroom The modern downstairs bathroom boasts a jacuzzi bath, perfect to unwind after a long day exploring the area. There is shower over the P shaped bath. Gardens and Swimming pool The lovely landscaped gardens have a variety of usable areas, private from the farm itself with fully fenced boundary There is a small patio area surrounding the house, and lawned areas with seating to enjoy dining al fresco, or a family BBQ on a summer evening, overlooking the lake. Children should be supervised at all times due to the open water. Up the steps back through the gate, past the car park up in the farm area, you will find the large indoor pool area! The heated indoor pool and sauna is a rare treat for guests looking for a holiday home in this area. Pool towels are provided. (Pool open From February Half Term to end of Christmas holidays). The Local Area St Clears is a charming town with a good choice of coffee shops, a handful of pubs and restaurants. It is a small town perfectly located to explore Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. It is 4 miles to Laugharne and 9 miles to Carmarthen. Laugharne is a small town sitting on the estuary of the Taf River and offers stunning estuary walks, including the infamous Dylan Thomas Birthday Walk. There are also plenty of woodland walks and the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path starts nearby and there is easy access to the Brecon Beacons. Carmarthen, Wales oldest town, is a market town with a large variety of independent shops and plenty of lovely eateries. One of Carmarthen’s most famous early residents was Merlin the Magician. The Welsh name for the town, “Caerfyrddin”, means Merlin’s Fort and many believe the town was named after King Arthurs wizard. There are also a good choice of outdoor activities available in the area, ranging from horse riding, coasteering, to a variety of water sports, abseiling, orienteering, caving and gorge walking. There are many beautiful rugged beaches in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, along with the more popular coastal resorts of Pendine, Saundersfoot and Tenby. There is an abundance of interesting attractions locally, including Castles, historic houses and National Botanical Gardens to name a few. If you are a "foodie" then there is a fantastic choice of restaurants within a 20 - 30 minute's drive ranging from Coast in Coppet Hall to Y Polyn, just 5 minutes from Carmarthen. It’s the perfect place to get away from it all… Guest access Guests will have exclusive access to the entire house, garden and swimming pool (the swimming pool will be shared use from July 2023). Other things to note \- Although this property appears to be isolated from the photos, please be reminded that it is located on a working farm close to farm buildings \-The farm prides itself on trying to reduce carbon footprint. They have successfully installed solar panels to generate electricity to operate the farm and also have a ground source heating system which provides heating for The Boathouse and for the swimming pool. \-Pet fee per stay - Payable during the pre-check in process :  1 Dog - £25, 2 Dogs - £40 \-There is a travel cot bed and highchair available upon request \-Our reviews are based on previous guests experiences \-There is no fishing on site \- The indoor swimming pool is tested daily and cleaned regularly with a deep clean taking place between guests. There is some historic visible damage to the floor of the pool which is brown/copper in colour. This is an aesthetic issue only and does not affect the use or enjoyment of the pool itself for swimming. Additional photographs can be supplied of the pool area upon request. \-Access statement available upon request ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Indoor pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Jetted bathtub ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Penuwch Boathouse Penwuch Boathouse Penuwch Boathouse Penuwch Boathouse Penuwch Boathouse - Penwuch Boathouse Carmarthen Penuwch Boathouse - Penwuch Boathouse Private vacation home 616944 ## About the area Located in Carmarthen, this cottage is in a rural area. Dylan's Boathouse and Carmarthen Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Laugharne Castle and Picton Monument. Travelling with kids? Consider Battlefield Live Pembrokeshire and Gwili Railway. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming. [Visit our Carmarthen travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carmarthen.dx5617) [View more Cottages in Carmarthen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carmarthen-Cottages.d5617-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.84179%2C-4.50593&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tX5UkA_mJr4a8zk1bj_OvFYx064=) St Clears, Carmarthenshire ### What's nearby - Morfa Bay Adventure - 14 min drive - 5.3 miles - Laugharne Castle - 20 min drive - 8.3 miles - Dylan's Boathouse - 20 min drive - 8.3 miles - Pendine Sands - 28 min drive - 16.0 miles - Skanda Vale - 43 min drive - 25.8 miles ### Getting around - Carmarthen Station - 16 min drive - Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 106 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Ferryman Delicatessen - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Station House Inn - ‬16 min drive - ‪Neil's Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive - ‪Farmers Arms - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Penuwch Boathouse , Cosy rural cottage for families with heated indoor pool have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool. ### Is Penuwch Boathouse , Cosy rural cottage for families with heated indoor pool pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Penuwch Boathouse , Cosy rural cottage for families with heated indoor pool? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Penuwch Boathouse , Cosy rural cottage for families with heated indoor pool? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Penuwch Boathouse , Cosy rural cottage for families with heated indoor pool located? > This family-friendly Carmarthen cottage is located in a rural location, 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from St Clears Public Library, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Laugharne Castle and Morfa Bay Adventure. Ysbyty Werndale Private Hospital and Tin Shed Experience are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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