Llandeilo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ruined Dinefwr (Dynevor) Castle overlooking the River Tywi - Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Carreg Cennen castle sits high on a hill near the River Cennen, in the village of Trap, four miles south of Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire, south Wales
Aerial view of the ruins of Carreg Cennen Castle in the Camarthenshire countryside
#lksawaydays 4b/2020 Continuing to step back in time we travelled the short 5km journey to our 2nd castle as part of our Welsh castle double header at Dinefwr. Dinefwr Castle can be found within the 800 acre National Trust site of Dinefwr Park. Again a relatively small car park for an attraction of this size which includes the castle, Newton House, Deer Park and many wildlife walks including a Boardwalk as well as some of the oldest Oak trees in the UK. The inclusive price of £9.50 per adult was duly paid and we initially made a beeline for the ruins of Dinefwr Castle. The castle is believed to have been constructed under the instructions of Rhodri the Great and then rebuilt in the late 1100's by Rhys ap Gruffydd (Lord Rhys who built Carreg Cennen Castle) The castle has walkways which give superb views of Deer Park to the north and Towy Valley (and River Towy) to the west and south. After visiting the historic Welsh ruins we walked along a number of the trails before ending up at Newton House for a well earned coffee! #lksawaydays gives Dinefwr Castle and park a 👍
#lksawaydays 4a/2020 today we decided to step back in time and enjoy a Welsh castle double header. Car packed, satnav set and the ipod on playing the back catalogue of the Manchester Orchestra (top tunes) Our first of the two planned castles was Carreg Cennen in the village of Trap inside the Brecon Beacons National Park. We arrived as the weather seemed to get murkier, perhaps a little bit of luck kept the rain away, we parked up in the free, quiet but again rather small car park. The site has a cafe and shop, these can be found around from the car park as you enter, all of which sit below the prominent ruins dwelling upon the hill. After paying £5 per adult we hiked up the slope and enjoyed the impressive views of Towy Valley, on a clear day it must be spectacular! The six towered castle built in the time of Lord Rhys in the late 1100's has sat in ruin since 1462, once inside you can move around the skeleton freely, walking across the base or along stairways to see more of the structure. Make sure you head down to the naturally made cave which runs under the castle and travels deep into the hillside. Be cautious, once you start walking along the cave it's pitch black and a little slippery under foot, we used our phone touches but you can hire torches at the pay hut for £1.50. #lksawaydays give Carreg Castle a 👍
The Plough Rhosmaen

The Plough Rhosmaen

4 out of 5
Rhosmaen Llandeilo Wales
The price is ฿5,258 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
฿5,258
฿6,310 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Llandeilo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (127 reviews)
Lovely room with beautiful view. Plenty of hot water to shower, comfortable bed. Staaf friendly and courteous. Plenty of parking

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Plough Rhosmaen
The Cawdor

The Cawdor

4 out of 5
72 Rhosmaen Street Llandeilo Wales
The price is ฿4,352 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
฿4,352
฿5,222 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Llandeilo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (268 reviews)
Good welcome. Special request for room with a bath was met. Massive luxurious bedroom. Top end toiletries but dispensers could be lower down in bath area so they can be reached when bathing. Superb breakfast. Good to perfection. Excellent choice and served to you at your table. Delicious quality ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

The Cawdor
Melin Tregib

Melin Tregib

3 out of 5
Tregib Mill Llandeilo Wales
The price is ฿2,720 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿2,720
฿3,264 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly B&B in Llandeilo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Carreg Cennen and Dinefwr Park & Castle ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
This was an excellent find. We stayed 1 night in the “attic” room, which met all our needs. The entry instructions and directions to the property were also very clear. An added bonus was the local pub “The Torbay”, which was surprisingly busy for a Tuesday. The food was great. The self serve continental ...

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Melin Tregib
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Heron House

Heron House

3 out of 5
Y Plas Talley Llandeilo Wales
Stay at this cottage in Llandeilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Dinefwr Castle and National Trust - Dolaucothi Gold Mines ...
Heron House
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

3 out of 5
Pen Y Ace Inn Swansea Wales
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions Craig-y-Nos Country Park and ...
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
Ceridwen Glamping, Double decker Bus and Yurts

Ceridwen Glamping, Double decker Bus and Yurts

2 out of 5
Penybanc Farm Llandysul Wales
Stay at this campsite in Llandysul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions National Woollen Museum and West Wales Museum of Childhood ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
Weekend bus trip
A very different experience, a shame it was November so the weather wasn't great, but still a great experience. Would definately recommend flip flops for the bus stop showers, as that floor was a tad painful. And a shame the shower with a view had suffered in the last freeze, would be great in summer. ...

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2018

Ceridwen Glamping, Double decker Bus and Yurts
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#lksawaydays 4b/2020 Continuing to step back in time we travelled the short 5km journey to our 2nd castle as part of our Welsh castle double header at Dinefwr. Dinefwr Castle can be found within the 800 acre National Trust site of Dinefwr Park. Again a relatively small car park for an attraction of this size which includes the castle, Newton House, Deer Park and many wildlife walks including a Boardwalk as well as some of the oldest Oak trees in the UK. The inclusive price of £9.50 per adult was duly paid and we initially made a beeline for the ruins of Dinefwr Castle. The castle is believed to have been constructed under the instructions of Rhodri the Great and then rebuilt in the late 1100's by Rhys ap Gruffydd (Lord Rhys who built Carreg Cennen Castle) The castle has walkways which give superb views of Deer Park to the north and Towy Valley

Dinefwr Park & Castle

Explore the great outdoors at Dinefwr Park & Castle, a lovely green space in Llandeilo. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Dinefwr Park & Castle

Carreg Cennen Castle

Learn about the local history of Dyffryn Cennen when you take a trip to Carreg Cennen Castle. Discover the area's countryside and bars.

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Dinefwr Castle

After visiting Dinefwr Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Manordeilo and Salem. Wander the forests or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

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