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Forest in Carmarthenshire, Wales
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Brechfa Forest is a rural area in Carmarthenshire, South Wales. It is a vast 6,500-hectare woodland, known for walking trails, mountain biking, and wildlife.
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The Black Lion Abergorlech is a warm, casual Country Pub and Restaurant in the Cothi Valley.
Relaxed dining experience where you can watch them cook, then enjoy Welsh local produce, adding a bit of flame-cooked flavour and always Carmarthenshire croeso.
A dining pub that provides dishes that are fresh, hearty and simple.
A pub with rooms. Choose from their menu of hearty, locally sourced dishes.
A country pub, serving home made & locally sourced food.
Y Polyn is a small family-owned restaurant, tucked away in the Towy valley between the county town of Carmarthen and chic Llandeilo.
Cwmdu is a small but vibrant village in the heart of Carmarthenshire, a few miles from Llandeilo, Llandovery and a little further to Lampeter. At the centre of this picturesque village is the local pub and shop which have been run by the community since the year 2000.
Visit Wales 4* accredited eco-friendly barn conversion. Winner of the Wales National Tourism Awards 2025 'Bro a Byd Sustainability Award that can be booked individually or together for up to 10 people. Accommodation comprises three dog-friendly cottage apartments in quiet location. Green Tourism Gold Award.
Three dog-friendly self-catering cottages with 'dog park'.
Gilfach Wen Barn offers exclusive-use, self-catering accommodation for up to 32 guests.
Two dog-friendly self-catering holiday cottages
Visit Wales 5* accredited. Winner of the Wales National Tourism Awards 2025 'Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award 2025'
A pub with rooms
Visit Wales 5* accredited award winning B&B. Winner of Best B&B, Inn and Guesthouse. National Tourism Awards for Wales 2025
B&B with 8 bedrooms.
A quiet, terraced caravan and motorhome site.
Living willow, willow products and courses.
To reach Brechfa Forest from Carmarthen, take the 282 bus from Carmarthen to Brechfa or travel by car via the A40 and then the B4310.
Read in the guideA car or bike is recommended to travel round the area due to the limited public transport.
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Cardiff · International · CWL
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