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Laugharne Tourist Information

Laugharne was home to Wales' most famous poet and writer Dylan Thomas, who lived in this unique and attractive township.

Today the Boat House (where Thomas wrote some of his most famous works including 'Under Milk Wood'), is a Heritage Centre dedicated to his life and work. Both Dylan and his wife Caitlin, are buried in the Churchyard at Laugharne. The Castle, within walking distance of the Boathouse, overlooks the Taf estuary.

Photograph courtesty Camarthen County Council.

 

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Attractions near Laugharne
Laugharne Castle (< 1 Mile)*
The handsome castle, standing foursquare on the waterfront overlooking the Taf estuary, bears testament to a troubled past when the Normans built a string of coastal strongholds to consolidate their hold over south-west Wales.
Kidwelly Castle (7 Miles)*
This castle is one of Wales's best kept secrets. Kidwelly, on a steep bluff overlooking the River Gwendraeth, presents a vision of medieval times.
Carmarthenshire County Museum (10 Miles)*
At Abergwili, near Carmarthen on the A40, this the museum of Carmarthenshire's past.
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What's near Laugharne

Attractions:
  Laugharne Castle  <1 Mile
  Kidwelly Castle  7 Miles
  Carmarthenshire County Museum  10 Miles
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Towns:
  Llansadurnen  2 Miles
  Llanybri  2 Miles
  Llanstephan  3 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  West Wales Properties  8 Miles
  Gerald R Vaughan Estate Agents  8 Miles
  John Francis (Wales) Ltd  8 Miles
Hotels:
  Broadway Country House  1 Mile
  Hurst House  1 Mile
  Three Rivers Hotel  4 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Fern Hill Orchard B&B  <1 Mile
  Packwood Court Guesthouse  1 Mile
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Self Catering:
  Swallow Cottage  <1 Mile
  King Gaddle Cottage  <1 Mile
  The Old Cow Barn  1 Mile
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Campsites:
  Pendine Sands Holiday Park  4 Miles
  Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park  5 Miles
  Little Kings Park  9 Miles
TIC: Carmarthen Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01267 231557  8 Miles



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Towns near Laugharne
Llansadurnen Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Llanybri Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Llanstephan Tourist Information (3 Miles)*
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Hotels near Laugharne
Three Rivers Hotel (4 Miles)*
Situated on the southern boundary of the Carmarthenshire seaside village of Ferryside, which nestles on the Three Rivers estuary of Carmarthen Bay, the hotel boasts a friendly environment and magnificent views.
Gwenllian Court Hotel (7 Miles)*
With a beautiful, peaceful location, in fine grounds on the banks of the Gwendraeth River, this Victorian country mansion offers individually designed bedrooms, free parking and fine dining.
Boars Head Hotel (8 Miles)*
The Boar's Head Hotel is a famous Coaching Inn, steeped in history and dating back to the early 17th Century. Today with the Wales Tourist Board 3*, it offers en-suite facilities in all bedrooms.
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Self Catering near Laugharne
Swallow Cottage (< 1 Mile)*
Swallow Cottage is an attractive two-storey barn conversion completed in June 2003, which is well equipped and furnished to a high standard. This Welsh holiday cottage is situated within a very quiet conservation area.
King Gaddle Cottage (< 1 Mile)*
A lovely stone cottage adjacent to the owner's former farmhouse, the origins of which date back to the 12th century. The beautiful accommodation includes a magnificent stone inglenook fireplace with a log burning stove.
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