Large Dog Friendly Cottages in Laugharne

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Katrina - Verified booking

  The only good thing about this cottage was the cat that visited us daily, he was absolutely gorgeous, aside from his company, the stay was awful.

  We had expected more from all the great reviews recently written. The first night, we got into the hottub and immediately my legs started to itch terribly, we didn't stay long in the hottub due to this discomfort and when we got out, our legs were red raw, we immediately attempted to wash what we assumed was too much chlorine off, in the shower but still our legs remained itchy and sore. The shower is a wet room and the flooring is not designed for this purpose, it is so slippery and I ended up slipping and falling on the floor that same evening, fortunately I did not hurt myself too badly. We then decided to have some food, only to find that there was nothing in sight to take anything out of the oven, no oven glove or tea towel so we gave up and went to bed, which was the most uncomfortable experience, the bedding looked as if it should have been thrown away years back. It was awful quality and rough. The next morning, we decided to speak to the owner about the hot tub and then go out for the day and try to make the most of the weekend. We would pick up some tea towels and attempt the hotub again that evening. I will say that the owner was very nice about the hottub situation and did say it would be sorted by the time we got back. Although, she did mention that it had been checked before we arrived. That evening, the owner came to see us and advised us that the hottub had been emptied and refilled and that the issue was that there had been too much chlorine in there (even though it had been checked)? We gave the hot tub another try but didn't last long in there before we had to get out again. I'm not sure if the damage had already been done and our skin could take no more or if the issue had not been resolved. We did not return to the hottub after that, which is a shame as we'd only chosen this cottage due to the covered hot tub. The other issue with our stay was the lack of attention to detail where cleanliness was concerned. The house was generally clean, such as the beds and worktops but the draining board looked as if it had not been cleaned in months and I'd had to scrub it clean to be able to put any clean utensils on it. The bathroom mirror had long hairs all over it and the bathroom walls were mouldy. We had initially thought we would go home on the Friday but decided to make the most of being away by going into Saundersfoot and Tenby but we were really disappointed in this cottage and this put a dampener on the whole weekend. To top it all off, due to the chemical burns from the hot tub, when we got home, our skin was bad for over a week and we had to get treatment from the pharmacy. We will not be visiting this place again. I wasn't going to leave a review but thought people needed to be warned about the hot tub and very dangerous bathroom floor. I'm fortunate that I am quite young and didn't hurt myself when I fell but I would be concerned if this happened to an older person.

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• Josephine - Verified booking

  Just returned from our wonderful holiday at The Mill and Stable.

  This was our second visit to the barns, having stayed at The Old Cow Barn last year. The barns are well laid out, especially for a wheelchair user. The adjustable care bed and wet room are invaluable and so difficult to find in other properties. Andrew, the owner, was very friendly and able to provide commode and shower chairs if needed, as well as hiring a hoist if required at a very reasonable price. Andrew was in touch during the week to ensure all was well (which it was). The barn, though big is very homely and warm, with all the equipment you could want for a self catering holiday. The “welcome basket “ was greatly appreciated and the bara brith and welsh cakes went down a treat with the wine provided. The barns are in a small village, up a hill as previously mentioned but with a lovely view of the countryside and the sea from the upstairs double bedroom. A car is needed but within easy access to attractions and places of interest. By car: 5 minutes from Laugharne, in one direction (small shop and few pubs) and Pendine (10 minutes) in the other ( lovely Chinese restaurant and beach), and 25 minutes from Carmarthen (big Tesco and Morrison supermarkets). Amroth is 20 minutes away (beach, shop and pubs), Saundersfoot is 25 minutes away and Tenby is 30 minutes away. Within 60-90 minutes are Swansea and the Gower and the Pembroke National Coastal Park. I would highly recommend The Mill and Stable (and The Old Cow Barn). We are already planning our return next year.

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• Alison - Verified booking

  Having planned to take my elderly mother from Newport, Shropshire, for a week's holiday with my sister in Abergavenny, I suddenly found myself needing to make alternative arrangements when we heard that my sister had become unwell.

  It was too short notice to book online, so I called Sykes who checked and established that my initial two choices of properties couldn't be made available in time, but the staff were very helpful, calling me back and suggesting others I could look at. My third attempt was The Old Cow Barn near Laugharne and we made the 150 mile journey that same Monday afternoon for a 5-night stay. We arrived after dark and were delighted to find this cluster of three converted barns surrounding a courtyard area beautifully illuminated with strings of colourful led lights and dancing Christmassy images projected upon the white walls of the barns. It was a jolly and welcoming sight. Upon entering the barn, we were further warmed to see a lovely lighted Christmas tree and other festive decorations - and a very nice welcome pack on the table. The furnishing is simple, cosy and well-thought out, with lots of lovely beams, a gorgeous mezzanine floor with its twin bedroom and own bathroom in addition to the two ground floor bedrooms and wet room. My other sister and brother in law joined us for three days and we all really loved this holiday home. The owners were really kind and helpful, too, and we could not fault the hospitality. We also enjoyed exploring Laugharne, as well as Tenby and Carmarthen which are within easy reach by car. We would definitely recommend Sykes and the Laugharne Barns to anyone considering a holiday in this region.

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• Mark - Verified booking

  The property is spacious giving a sense of freedom of movement.

  It was immaculate. I felt time had slipped back to a more serene era of genuine caring . If Dylan Thomas were alive he would choose this place for the sheer input of subject matter to share his pen and imagination. It felt like being transported to the days of James Herriot. Ponies donkeys Goats geese ducks peacocks meerkats raccoons monkeys and lamas. The hosts were so friendly in a.way felt like family.The area peaceful countryside Andrenia made me Welsh cakes delcious To sum up. I awoke from a dream and stepped right into another a time.capsule transported me from Highland to Welsh Country. My friends for the.week mostly had four legs some two with webbed.feet Horns and beaks. I felt like the pied piper being followed around south trust and a harmony of sound. The dawn chorus the cockrel made his presence known so .any years have passed but still I've not grown . The spirit young the batteries recharged an oasis in a.desert could not surpass the beuty of feeling we could raise a glass to a gifted gent and a bonnie lass. So fare thee a while as time goes past and seasons come and seasons go but two beautiful people put all their love into what they know to bring a little bit of heaven into creation serving lost souls a lovely vacation. Regards Mark Burns.

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• Alyson - Verified booking

  What a wonderful stay we had at The Mill and Stable .

  Our party was 3 generations and the accommodation afforded us all the comfort and space to enjoy. Our doggies thought so too. Being disabled myself, I really appreciated the ground floor twin with adjoining wet room and also the ease of manoeuvrability around the ground floor lounge and kitchen diner area. . It was all really clean, with cream bed linen and curtains and fluffy towels . We enjoyed mostly meals out (try The Carpenters in the village!) and takeaways but if you wanted to self cater the kitchen was very well equipped with everything a family would need . Grandkids were chuffed with broadband speed for all their devices and we enjoyed the smart TV access to YouTube, Netflix etc. We had a generous welcome pack of delicious Welsh cakes and biscuits from our host Andrew who could not do enough for us. Thanks Andrew, the Mill and Stable is definitely worth a return visit

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