Property HGE287, Holiday Apartment for rental in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales
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The area of Carmarthenshire is known as the Garden of Wales and it’s evident why that is. With miles of stunning coastline, history, nature reserves and rolling countryside, it provides an opportunity to enjoy all that it offers.
Literally on your doorstep is the award winning Millennium Coastal Park. This is the largest land reclamation project ever in Wales and cost £30 million. Over 2000 acres of wasteland and former industrial landscape has been transformed into a stunning 22km coastal pathway/cycle track linking the Pembrey Country Park and the National Wetlands Centre.
Llanelli town is lively with an indoor market offering local produce, shops, cafes & restaurant's and retains its' original charm. The area boasts a varied assortment of tourist attractions and places of interest.
You'll be surprised at the number and variety of activities that are available in this wonderful part of the world.
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Description:
Luxuriously fitted and styled with every conceivable comfort for your pleasure & convenience. This stunning penthouse has all glass terraces to the Lounge & Master Bedroom, which look out onto the beautiful sandy beach. A further glass terrace by the dining area, gives inland views. A beautifully fitted kitchen offers all new appliances, further enhanced with a combination microwave, George Foreman family size grill, filter coffee maker, food mixer, electric hand blender and the usual everyday electrical appliances.
The accommodation is situated right on the Millennium Coastal Pathway which runs for 22kms offering motor free stunning views. The Machynys Peninsula is less than a 10-minute walk away where golfers can try their skill on this award winning Nicklaus course. The country club on the course is open to non-members and facilities include a clubhouse, restaurant, conference facilities and spa.
This Penthouse has personality - there are high quality furnishings and fixtures. No expense has been spared to make this a superb holiday home. Little touches make it a place that you'll want to come back to time after time.
Notes on price:
3 night breaks available at certain times - please enquire if you rquire pricing for this.
Discounts of £50 given for stays of in excess on 7 nights.
Discunts on long term or corporate lets
Accommodation
HGE287
Type
Description:
Bedrooms:
The master bedroom is relaxing and light and offers a 6 ft Super-King sleigh style bed, walk-in closet, plenty of drawer space, reclining chair, TV, ensuite with shower, WC and hand basin. There is a glass terrace complete with patio chairs, looking out onto the sandy beach. A portable infant cot is stored in the closet, together with cot linens. Further items such as a hairdryer & an MP3 docking station with speakers, is also provided in the master suite.
The second bedroom is equipped with 2 single leather beds (this offers the most flexible options for families or couples), drawers, wardrobes and has French doors opening into a Juliet balcony with inland views.
Bedroom 3 is equipped with the kids’ favourites - bunk beds! Wardrobe and drawers also provided.
Bathrooms:
Master suite has it's own ensuite bathroom with large walk in power shower, modern fully fitted vanity unit with hand basin and low level WC. Heated towel rail, bathroom scales, electric fan heater.
Family bathroom has a large bath, power shower over, modern fully fitted vanity unit with hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, fan heater.
Kitchen:
The kitchen is extensively equipped with all sorts of kitchenalia & Denby china is provided for delectable dining! The large storage cupboard in the dining area stores a high chair, ironing board, clothes airer and some Wellington boots for kicking about on the beach.
Modern conveniences include Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Extractor fan over, Combination Microwave, George Foreman electric grill, Dishwasher, Washing Machine/Dryer, Fridge/Freezer with water dispenser, Electric Toaster, Electric kettle, other small electric hand aplliances, full range of baking and roasting pans etc.
Living Rooms:
The open plan Lounge, Kitchen & Diner are light and spacious. A glass terrace looks onto the beach and outside chairs and table are provided for evening drinks, or al fresco lunches. Comfortable leather sofas and solid oak furniture make this a homely, yet stylish area. A 42" plasma HDTV is provided along with Sky TV, DVD player (selection of DVD's provided), CD player (plus a selection of CD's). Wi Fi Internet access (broadband) is also installed for the convenience of our guests. Playstation 2 and a selection of games keeps children (of all ages!) entertained, along with several family board games and toys available for small children. Beach toys also provided.
Cleaning/towels/linen/maid Service:
Linens are changed at the start of your stay and every week thereafter.
We provide all bed lines, all towels, kitchen towels, and beach towels for the duration of your stay.
Weekly clean included also.
Other:
NEW***** Summer 2008 - we now have bicycles for guest use free of charge. We have 2 x adult bikes and 2 x 'tweenager' bikes. Additional bikes or different size bikes can be hired locally (500 yards away).
Sleeping capacity:
Sleeps 6 + infant
Ammenities/Facilities provided
Games Console
Internet Access
Free Parking Facility
Towels Provided
Ironing Facilities
high chair
cot
iron/ironing board
tumble dryer
washing machine
microwave
dishwasher
games/books
fridge/freezer
television
cd player
satellite
internet access
electric heater
freeview
radio
dvd player
oven
hairdryer
hob/stove
Etc.
Travel
Located on the south west coastline of Wales, this holiday home is just :-
* 15 minutes from the M4, junction 48
* 1 hour from Cardiff International airport
* 3 hours by train from Londons Paddington
The town of Llanelli is easily accessible. Regular train services run to & from the towns railway station. National bus services allows tourists to access the town . The City of Swansea is just 20 minutes east of the town, and the former capital of Wales, Carmarthen is just 15 minutes to the west .
Further details
Pembrey Country Park there are plenty of activities & facilities for families. Try out your skills on the dry ski slope or toboggan run. Opt for a train ride, a game of pitch & putt or crazy golf, and let the kids burn off some energy in the adventure playground. A visitor centre and restaurant are also on site.
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust in Llanelli runs The National Wetlands Centre here. The centre has various areas of natural habitat for a variety of birds & fowl. There are events throughout the year and the centre has a shop & restaurant on site.
For several hundreds years of history, visit the Aberglasney Gardens which is approximately 20 miles away. The main house is steeped in history and there are beautiful formal gardens, such as the Walled Garden, the Ninfarium, Cloister Garden, the Yew Tunnel and many more. There is a shop and café/restaurant on site also.
Pembrokeshire Coastal Path is 240 square miles of truly spectacular scenery. Providing rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, wooded estuaries, wild inland hills all provide a sanctuary for wildlife.
Dinefwr Park also provides beautiful gardens designed and executed by Capability Brown in the 18th century.
Take a boat trip out from Tenby Harbour and see Caldey Island. On the island you can visit Caldey Abbey, which is the home of Cistercian Monks. Here they farm this little island and produce revenue from sales of Caldey Island perfume & chocolate. You can also enjoy looking around the medieval priory, lighthouse & museum. To remember your day, buy a souvenir or two from the gift shop. Tea garden, pleasant walks & spectacular views.
Surprisingly with all this wonderful countryside, the area offers some great places for those that want a little adventure & some of the white knuckle kind!
Topping the list has to be the Oakwood Theme Park (junction 49 M4). This offers some high adrenalin thrill rides for those that want thrills, to more sedate children’s rides and activities. Reasonably priced entrance with family tickets of 4 or 6 makes this an affordable day out. Special events organised throughout the year - e.g. August 2007 - Fireworks every night. The Oakwood Centre also houses a ‘Techiquest’ providing interactive science activities.
For those of you that require a more gentile family day out, then visit Folly Farm near Tenby. This has a zoo, farm, funfair and large indoor adventure playground for kids and adults!
Culla Park offers a Paintball Centre at Trimsaran, approximately 5 miles away.
There is a plethora of castles around this area to view. The closest are Kidwelly Castle and Laugharne Castle.
Dolaucothi Goldmines date back to Roman times and offer a great insight to how gold was mined out of the Welsh hills all those hundreds of years ago.
For something more 20th century, visit the Pendine Museum of Speed. Pendine Sands is where many land speed records have been attempted & broken. The museum on in Pendine town houses the famous ‘Babs’ racing car that claimed the life of Parry-Thomas when he attempted to beat Malcolm Campbell’s earlier record.
Take a day out to Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park - located on a stunningly beautiful headland overlooking the nature reserve of Cardigan Island. A colony of Atlantic Grey Seals breed in the caves below the farm park and can be viewed at close quarters most days.
Booking notes
Bookings can be made direct with the owner.
Bookings are secured by completing and signing a booking form (which will be provided) and payment of a £150 (GBP) deposit.
The balance of the holiday cost is required no later than 4 weeks before arrival date. At this time, a refundable breakages deposit of £150 required. This will be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to return of keys & satisfactory
property inspection).
Changeover day
Check in 3pm Saturday
Check out 10am Saturday.
Weekend breaks available at certain times of year.
Golf
The apartment is 5 minutes drive form the Jack Nicklaus Championship golf course at Machynys Peninsular Golf and Country Club. There are a further 17 golf courses less than 50 minutes drive away: Glyn Abbey, par 70 parkland 18 mins.
Ashburnham, par 72 links 13 mins. Carmarthen, par 71 moorland 49 mins. Derilys Court, par 70 parkland 43 mins. Glynhir, par 69 parkland 37 mins. Parc Garnant, par 72 hillside 35 mins. Fairwood Park, par 72 parkland 34 mins. Gower, par 71 parkland 23 mins. Gowerton, par 27 par3/driving range 17 mins. Pontardawe, par 70 mountain/meadowland 37 mins. Pennard, par 71 links 40 mins. Langland Bay, par 69 meadowland 39 mins. Morriston, par 68 parkland 26 mins.
Clyne, par 70 moorland 34 mins. Earlswood, par 68 downland 34 mins. Neath, par 72 mountain 37 mins. Royal Porthcawl, par 72 links 50 mins.
Fishing
Lakes and beach within a few minutes walk suitable for fishing.
Beach
Llanelli beach is large and very sandy. The tide goes out a long way here so thee is loads of soft sand to walk on. Kids can have a great time rock-pooling. Donkey rides on the beach are available during high season.
The Millennium Coastal Path (MCP) has a newly opened Discovery Centre with a restaurant & shop and offers hire of equipment. There are also beach showers located inside the centre. The Sospan Hopper Land Train also departs from here during summer months, taking adults and children on a leisurely ride along the coastal path.
Accessibility
The penthouse is on the 3rd floor and there is NO lift.
Outside
Landscaped communal areas around the penthouse.
For booking and further information
Yvette Morrison
Tel: (England) 01252623338
07974 001218
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This advertiser joined Direct Holiday Bookings in 18 May 2008 and has advertised this property with us since 18 May 2008.
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