Guests say
Raphael House in Burry Port is highly praised for its cleanliness, stunning views, and comfortable, well-equipped spaces. Guests enjoy the privacy, the warm welcome from the owners, and the relaxing hot tub. The property's thoughtful touches and modern decor contribute to a delightful stay, although accessibility may be a concern for some due to steep steps.
Reviewers consistently mention the spotless condition of the property, indicating a very high standard of cleanliness.
The property's location is frequently described as beautiful with magnificent views, suggesting a highly desirable setting.
Guests find the house spacious, modern, and comfortable, with quality furnishings, indicating a very comfortable stay.
The property is well-equipped and the hot tub is a highlight, though there are mentions of steep steps and potential trip hazards that could affect the score.
While guests appreciate the thoughtful touches and the owners' helpfulness, there is no specific mention of gifts, so it is not possible to score this category.
About this property
Raphael House is situated in an elevated position a short distance from Pembrey and Burry Port, Carmarthenshire. An ideal location for friends and family alike where you can relax in home comforts and take in the views, Rapheal House welcomes eight guests and two well-behaved dogs, idyllic for an escape where you can enjoy countryside walks alongside miles of sandy beaches. The abode offers contemporary accommodation set over two floors, with two en-suite king-size bedrooms on the upper-ground floor and one twin and one double bedroom sharing the family shower room on the lower-ground floor. Cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen and take in the view as you sit and enjoy the delights of the local delicacies. Get the popcorn ready and cosy up in the sitting room and unwind in front of the TV. Step outside, enjoy your dining experience outdoors with the views across the coastline towards the Gower Peninsula and continue to unwind into your evening and soak up the scenery from the hot tub. If you can tear yourself away, why not venture into nearby Burry Port with its quaint red and white lighthouse with sandy beaches stretching along to the popular Pembrey Country Park, a real gem with eight miles of golden sands, hundreds of acres of woodland, a toboggan ride and adventure playground. Head further afield along the Millenium Coastal path and cycleway towards Llanelli or take a trip back in time to the pretty town of Laugharne, the location of the iconic Boathouse once home to the famous Welsh poet Dylan Thomas maybe making a stop at Pendine Sands, home of historic land speed records and miles of golden sands. Raphael House is a gem, tucked away with fantastic days out on your doorstep providing a serene location to relax as the sun goes down.
Burry Port is perfectly located on the beautiful South West Wales coastline and has a selection of shops, a Post Office, several pubs and restaurants. The golf club is renowned for offering all year round sport, no matter what the weather throws at you, and the sandy beach is equally delightful on hot summer, or wild stormy winter days. The harbour is a hive of activity, where you can sit and watch the fishermen return to shore with their fish laden boats. The Millennium Coastal Park with its 22kms of off road cycletrack runs along this beautiful coastline, allowing walkers and cyclists alike to discover one of the most scenic routes in Wales. For the shoppers in your party, Carmarthen is a vibrant shopping centre, with lots of main chain stores plus small, unique Welsh gift shops, lovely restaurants, tea rooms, pubs, a bowling alley and a cinema for film buffs. Llanelli offers a great range of out of town shopping, a modern cinema, a theatre and a leisure centre, as well as a Nicklaus-designed modern links golf course. For horse racing fans, the Ffos Las racecourse is open all year with many meetings and is fast becoming the best new racecourse in the UK. The lovely eight mile long Cefn Sidan beach is just over 2 miles away, one of the treasures of Pembrey Country Park. Motor enthusiasts can enjoy an extensive calendar of events at the nearby Pembrey Motor Sports Centre, whilst nature lovers will adore the National Wetlands Centre Wales at the eastern end of the Millennium Coastal Park.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x first floor king size with en suite walk in shower, basin and wc , 1 x first floor king size with bath, shower over , basin and wc ,1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor twin.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room
Oil central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.
TV, WiFi and selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Non-enclosed front patio with picnic bench.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 1.2 miles.
Note: No dogs allowed on furniture or in bedrooms.
Please Note: No Hen or Stag Parties as near residential area.
Please note : On day of departure the hot tub will not be available.
Please note: one small step between the hall and lounge, hall and kitchen and out onto the patio
Reviews (12)
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Samantha
Everything were top-notch and we enjoyed the views, hot tub and lovely walk to the beach. Our kids love to see the horses and goat nearby and especially the owner dog Ruby. Marie and Ben are super lovely hosts. We have already booked to come back again next year - can't wait!
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Robyn
It is completely separate to the owners (they are next door and always happy to help) so it's very private. They very helpfully asked us beforehand which rooms we would be using and explained the layout which meant we were able to just use the top rooms which was ideal for our 3 year old and blind dog. Watching the sunset every night from the hot tub was just idyllic. The property was spotless and very thoughtfully renovated and decorated, really comfortable. Fantastic holiday and we hope to come back :)
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Jennifer
Sadly there were some tricky paths and trip hazards within and without the property also very steep steps to the lower bedrooms. This presented some difficulties for some of our party. Perhaps this could be made clear for future bookings ?