Y Castell

Llangadog, Carmarthenshire
Inn
+44 (0)1550 777377
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Per night
£110 - £200
Bedroom

6 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2 – 4

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

An 18th-century coaching inn right in the heart of an old Welsh drovers' town, with award-winning food and the Brecon Beacons rising behind

Per night
£110 - £200

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£110 - £200 per night

The Experience

Walk in with your muddy boots after a day on the hills and nobody will bat an eyelid – this Georgian coaching inn is first and foremost a community local, where farmers, walkers and dogs are as welcome as the overnight guests. A grand central staircase and exposed oak beams speak to the building’s age, while the use of reclaimed timber and traditional lime plaster throughout makes it feel warm and never formal.

Six bedrooms upstairs – No.6 is particularly lovely – all made up with soft linens and warm Welsh blankets. Bathrooms are en suite and stocked with lovely things from Myddfai, a social enterprise project based in a village once famous for its physicians and healing herbs.

In the kitchen, Chef Lewis Wilson’s fortnightly-changing Modern Welsh menu has deservedly earned two AA Rosettes. There’s an excellent wine list, and a choice of ales brewed in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.

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We think you'll love

  • Al fresco dining in the sheltered gravel courtyard, a sun-trap shaded by an old conifer
  • The genuinely sustainable ethos – upcycled furniture, eco paints, and food sourced as locally as it gets
  • A proper Welsh breakfast, cooked to order
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You should know

  • There's no car park on site, though parking nearby is plentiful
  • Harvest time can get busy, given this is a genuine working town
  • They are closed for food on Monday and Tuesday but there is food in Llandeilo or Llandovery (they will collect a takeaway for you and you can eat in the bar)

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £110
3 Doubles
From £110
1 Family room for 4
From £160
2 Twin/doubles
From £130

Information

Booking information

Check in
3pm
Check out
11am
Closed
25-27 December.
Dogs

Dogs welcome, £15 per dog, max. 2. Dog treats provided.

Meals
Lunch & Dinner, 2-3 courses, £39-£47. Sunday lunch from £18.95.

Reviews

Lucky Llangadog to have this fine inn at its centre! Doors open to all and you’ll meet them in the friendly bar over a pint of Cwrw (Coo-Rew) or an excellent glass of wine. The food is top notch, eclectic and as local as can be. Top that with six superbly comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms and you are well set up. Great walking from the door on the Heart of Wales Trail or up to the lofty Beacons.
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Location

The neighbourhood

Llangadog marks the official end of the Beacons Way and there are masses of walks from here – the Lady of the Lake one is a local favourite (15 mins). Try wild swimming at Rhandirmwyn (20 mins) or visit the Welsh Botanical Gardens (30 mins) with its vast glasshouse. Llandeilo (five mins’ drive) and Llandovery (10 mins) are the nearest towns for shops and restaurants.

Local points of interest from Fiona Evans

  • A magical walk and one of our favourites is to the Llyn y Fan lake, made famous in the myth 'the lady of the lake' - a stunning glacial lake in the Brecon Beacons.
  • Carreg Cennen Castle - one of many spectacular castles locally - climb up to the castle and explore the deep natural limestone cave - don't forget your torch!
  • Walk down the road and jump on the Heart of Wales railway - taking you through Carmarthenshire, Powys and Shropshire.
  • Once a month there is a farmers' market in village hall selling local produce and crafts - I love a chat and a coffee and one of Gigi's cakes - delicious!
  • We will take you to our secret wild swimming place - if someone else is there we consider it crowded!
  • Try out the new cycle route from nearby town through the Tywi valley to Carmarthen - pop into Aberglasney Gardens or the National Botanic Garden on the way!