Llanwrda
Things to do in Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire
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Llanwrda is a camping destination in Carmarthenshire, with six campsites clustered around the village. This makes it a straightforward choice for anyone wanting to pitch a tent or park a caravan in rural Wales. Several have strong ratings—Under Starry Skies, Glanmarlais Camping, Blaenwaun Camping Certificated Location, and Mountain View Camping all rate 5.0, while Maesbach Caravan and Camping Park sits at 4.6. Dolaucothi Estate Caravan Park rounds out the options. For those preferring a roof, Ffrwdfal Country House offers an alternative to camping.
The main draw is Dolaucothi Gold Mines, rated 4.7 from over 1,000 reviews. This is a substantial attraction that suggests there is something here worth a visit beyond the campsites themselves—enough to justify planning a stay. The mines are the kind of place that rewards a few hours of exploration, and the review count indicates it holds up well against better-known attractions elsewhere.
Where to stay in Llanwrda(1)
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This is not the place to come for restaurants or varied evening entertainment, and you would want to be self-sufficient or plan ahead for meals. But for a Welsh country break centred around camping and a specific historical site, Llanwrda is well set up. The concentration of campsites, the quality ratings they receive, and the genuine appeal of what lies nearby make it worth considering if you are after a straightforward rural break with a focal point.
Ffrwdfal Country House
Pumpsaint, Llanwrda
Five Saints Farmhouse B&B
Gilfach Farm, Pumpsaint
The Angel Inn Salem
The Angel Inn Salem, Llandeilo
Henllys Estate B and B
Cilycwm, Llandovery
The New White Lion
43 Stone Street, Llandovery
The Castle Hotel
Kings Road, Llandovery
The Drovers Bed and Breakfast
9 Market Square, Llandovery
The Kings Head Inn
1 Market Square, Llandovery
Things to Do in Llanwrda(1)
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Attractions Near Llanwrda
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Dinefwr - National Trust
Llandeilo · ⭐ 4.7
16 mi
National Botanic Garden of Wales
Llanarthney · ⭐ 4.6
16 mi
Llyn Llech Owain Country Park
Llanelli · ⭐ 4.6
17 mi
Llanerchaeron - National Trust
Aberaeron · ⭐ 4.7
18 mi
National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Swansea · ⭐ 4.7
19 mi
Fantasy Farm Park
Llanrhystud · ⭐ 4.4
19 mi
Vue Carmarthen
Carmarthen · ⭐ 3.9
Aberaeron South Beach
Aberaeron · ⭐ 4.4
Camping in Llanwrda(6)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Llanwrda
All cottages in Llanwrda →Trefechan
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £403
Llwynblyfyn
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £2,842
Towy Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £513
Ffynnongrech Farm Cottages
2 cottages · from £433
Maes Y Bryn Farmhouse
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,982
Bwlchygwynt
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £483
Goitre Farmhouse
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £1,242
West Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,206
Common questions about Llanwrda
How many campsites are there in Llanwrda?
We list 6 campsites in and around Llanwrda, of which 4 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Llanwrda have electric hook-up?
1 of the 6 campsites we list in Llanwrda offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Llanwrda?
We list 1 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Llanwrda.
What is there to do in Llanwrda?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Llanwrda.
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