Guests say
Guests have praised Dalton Cottage for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and comfort, highlighting the well-stocked kitchen, enclosed garden, and cosy wood burner. The location offers scenic walks and proximity to beaches and amenities. Some minor issues were noted, but overall experiences were very positive.
Reviews consistently mention the cottage's cleanliness, with guests appreciating the tidy and well-maintained environment. One mention of refuse left in the garden suggests a slight oversight, but overall, the cleanliness is highly rated.
The cottage's location is celebrated for its beautiful surroundings and access to local attractions such as walks, beaches, and eateries. Its rural setting provides a peaceful retreat, though proximity to a dairy farm was noted for attracting flies.
Comfort is a standout feature, with guests finding the beds very comfortable and the living spaces cosy, especially with the wood burner. The spaciousness of the cottage contributes to a relaxing stay.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen, pool table, and smart TV. However, some guests noted issues with heating and a lack of an information pack, suggesting room for improvement in maintenance and guest support.
While guests appreciated the Welsh cakes and wine provided, as gifts are not consistently mentioned across all reviews, it is not possible to accurately score thoughtfulness based on the available information. It should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and not guaranteed.
About this property
Dalton Cottage is a beautiful cottage located in the rural village of Llansaint, close to the attractions of Kidwelly. Boasting period features and spacious living quarters, this attractive holiday home provides a heart-warming base for families and groups of friends, with access to the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside. Step inside and discover the beautiful kitchen/diner, equipped to a superb standard with all the essentials for a short break, including a washing machine and dishwasher, so washing is sure to come easy! Reward yourself with a local takeaway or rustle up a hearty feast to serve at the dining table, before settling down beside the woodburning stove for a cosy night in. For some friendly competition, challenge each other to a game of pool, or step outside and enjoy the enclosed garden, benefiting from a decked area with furniture where alfresco dining is recommended. When the evening comes to a close, find the bedrooms upstairs; to the left of the landing rests the master with beautiful feature windows and a super-king-size, served by a gleaming en-suite bathroom, whilst to the right there is a king-size and bunk room with double and single bed, ideal for younger guests. Venture into the market town of Kidwelly for further amenities, including several pubs and shops, along with some fascinating attractions, such as the 12th century priory church and one of Wales’ most highly rated castles, Kidwelly Castle, recently voted as the fourth best castle in the UK, it’s a great opportunity to learn about the town’s history. Seven miles away rests Pembrey Country Park, offering 500 acres of park and woodland with plenty of outdoor activities, while a little further afield is Cefn Sidan Beach, where you can enjoy an afternoon of swimming and sunbathing. Once those are complete, other attractions in the area include National Botanic Garden of Wales and British Bird of Prey Centre, along with the vibrant harbour town of Tenby, considered one of Wales’ top seaside towns, its offers plenty for visitors. Discover the attractions of South Wales from Dalton Cottage.
The little village of Llansaint enjoys an elevated position above the small town of Kidwelly, in the South of Wales. The village holds lots of history dating back to the 12th century, and is surrounded on all sides by pasture fields, with panoramic views of Camarthen Bay, while the amenities include a church in the square and a pub serving food. Nine miles away rests the ancient market town of Carmarthen, offering castle ruins, a museum in the town centre, a labyrinth of narrow, winding streets with many interesting shops and a regular open air market.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x bunk with double and single bed.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available on request.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for three cars.
Enclosed garden and decking with furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.7 miles, pub 1.8 miles.
Note: There is a good housekeeping bond of £350
Reviews (9)
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Rachel
Beautiful cottage and very comfortable. Had a problem with the heating not working, got in touch with Sykes on that evening and received a message from them saying someone would ring within 20 minutes, no call came, rang the next day and they said they would get in touch with the owner, thankfully it was sorted quickly then, not like Sykes at all, always been happy with them. When we arrived there was a lovely bottle of wine and Welsh cakes that went down well. There was a black bin bag by the back door in the garden, I checked what it was and unfortunately it was full with dog poo bags (used), surely these should have been disposed of before we arrived. My daughter had to also take our 4 year old granddaughter to the hospital as she accidentally slipped off the settee and cracked her head open on the corner of the coffee table, luckily we had internet to find out where the nearest hospital was. We would ask the owner to put in place a welcome and information pack for guests, with local doctors, hospitals, vets, the day the bins should go out and places to eat etc and would be nice to have a phone number of a contact in case of emergencies i.e heating breaking etc. We don't like to complain and are definitely not complaining about the cottage it was beautiful but just needs info pack for guests and would recommend others to stay here.
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Kate
Woke up to cows mooing every day â¤ï¸ Loved the log burner and the super king size bed. Thank you too for the Welsh cakes and the teabags. The only tiny niggle was the lack of cleaning stuff. With dogs coming and going, I wanted to keep the floors clean downstairs so a little bit of floor cleaner would have been welcomed. (I bought some). Other than that, it was a lovely relaxing and comfortable break. Thank you!
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Thomas
Rural yet not far from amenities. Lovely comfortable beds and good facilities in the property. Lovely enclosed garden. Opposite a dairy farm so flies were a problem. I'd recommend a flynet is fitted on the back door. No info pack on arrival or number for new hosts (property was sold not to long ago) We figured out most things ourselves but still really handy to have a guide for the log burner/heating/hot water etc.