Guests say
Castle School House in Kidwelly receives high praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped nature, making it a home away from home. Guests appreciate the quiet location, proximity to local attractions, and the thoughtful welcome packs provided by the hospitable hosts, Christine and Mike. While some guests missed a dishwasher and mobile signal can be weak, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many planning return visits.
Reviewers consistently mention the spotless condition of the property, indicating a high standard of cleanliness that exceeds expectations.
The property's location is praised for its tranquillity, proximity to Kidwelly Castle, and as a base for exploring South Wales, contributing to its high rating.
Guests find the cottage to be comfortable, with a warm atmosphere, comfortable beds, and a cosy setting, leading to a high comfort rating.
The property is well-equipped with a range of amenities, though some guests expressed a preference for a dishwasher over a washing machine. The mention of a boiler issue, which was promptly addressed, slightly impacts the score.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is frequently highlighted through mentions of generous welcome packs and personal touches. While these are greatly appreciated, it is noted that such gestures are at the hosts' discretion and may vary.
About this property
Hidden away amidst the wonderful rolling countryside and the ancient coastal town of Kidwelly, is the superb Castle School House. With the Carmarthen Bay to the South and the mountain landscapes to the North, this elegantly appointed property offers a superb base for an action packed family holiday. After a day travelling the rural location be welcomed into a stylish dwelling, where your canine companions are very welcome. Head into the amply equipped kitchen, where the designated chef will be delighted with the appliances that await them before gathering the group around the dining table to reminisce on the day over a delicious evening meal. Look forward to unwinding within the spacious sitting room, where you will find a warming real flame gas fire to set a real home from home atmosphere. Following a day exploring the Pembrey Country Park which boasts a vast range of outdoor opportunities you can choose to indulge with a warming soak within the freestanding bath before heading up the staircase to retire to one of the three bedrooms. This accommodation comes with a well-presented king-size double bedroom, a standard double and a twin, ensuring a flexible sleeping arrangement to suit the needs of your family. During the warmer months host your meals with the idyllic rear courtyard, where you and your loved ones can enjoy a cooling beverage under the sunshine. A leisurely stroll will bring you to a selection of pubs, eateries and shops, certain to satisfy all ages and tastes. The cottage is situated within the old town walls and next to the medieval gatehouse. Brush up on the local history by visiting the Castell Cydweli, 200 metres from the cottage front door, where you can discover the preserved Norman-era castle which will often host wonderful costumed events. For those feeling active, venture to the Pembrey Country Park with a sandy beach, a dry ski slope, train rides and a variety of nature trails, offering something for the whole family. Castle School House makes a wonderful getaway for an adventure with the whole family.
Kidwelly is an ancient coastal town resting within Carmarthenshire. You will find this town resting amidst rolling countryside, seashores and woodland. Within the town you will discover the River Gwendreath, Kidwelly Castle and the Heritage Museum. Close by is the Pembrey Country Park which offers many outdoor opportunities including horse riding and a dry-ski slope.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms; 1 x king-size bedroom with shared Jack-and-Jill WC with basin, 1 x double with shared Jack-and-Jill WC with basin, 1 x twin bedroom.
Ground-floor bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with gas fire.
Utility.
Gas central heating with a gas fire.
Gas hob, electric oven, fridge, washing machine, TV and WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for one car.
Enclosed courtyard area with table and chairs and front lawn area.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub and shop within 0.1 mile.
Nearby points of interest
- Kidwelly Castle
- National Botanic Garden of Wales
- Dryslwyn Castle
- Kidwelly Industrial Museum
- Parc Y Bocs Farm Shop
Reviews (62)
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Kirsty
A spacious and well equipped cottage with a lovely welcome pack, not just for us but the dogs too! Set in the quiet village of Kidwelly with a variety of local walks and the beautiful Kidwelly Castle on your doorstep. Would highly recommend Castle School House if you're looking for a relaxing home from home, set in a lovely village location with lots tk explore on your doorstep.
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Manfred
Within the picturesque village of Kidwelly it is situated in walking distance between the castle ruin and its former castle gate. The spacious cottage with three lovely bedrooms gave us a lot of room for recreation. The interior has its very own nostalgic charm, yet the place also offers any convenience we could ever dream off. The living room where you find several comfortable seats and sofas is large and cosy and also has a big-size flat screen TV where we enjoyed watching British films and series in the evening (every now and then we also made use of the impressive dvd collection). The big kitchen is extremely well-equipped for a holiday cottage and includes everything you need for extended breakfasts and home-made lunches or dinners, which we liked to have in the comfortable and atmospheric dining room. Alternatively, we could also have used the secluded terrace which also enables you to relax in privacy. On arrival we were surprised to discover that our hosts had provided us with an initial supply of biscuits, tea, coffee, chips, chocolate and even milk so that we felt very welcome and could start relaxing right from the very first minute. A big thanks for that to Christine and Mike. Mike also dropped in personally to make sure we had everything we needed. Living next doors, he was always approachable in a very forthcoming and discreet way. Our absolute favourite in this cottage was the bathroom, which not only offers lots of space as well, but also has state of the art sanitary facilities. While already the shower was far above the average holiday cottage standard (always cold and warm water available and a perfect water pressure!), there was even a bath tub which we enjoyed using after our long sightseeing tours to interesting towns and cities in South West Wales. We will always enjoy to remember this holiday in an absolutely lovely house.
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Jeff
It has everything you need for a relaxing break with your family and maybe your dog. Unfortunately our holiday was cut short due to a medical emergency for one of our party but the owners Mike and Christine were absolutely tremendous in every way. We would highly recommend a stay in this fantastic property in a beautiful part of the country.