Ash Lodge

A welcoming lakeside timber lodge for four near Llanelli, with fishing on the doorstep

Ash Lodge is a cosy timber lodge set in a peaceful corner of the Carmarthenshire countryside at Garn-ffrwd, between Kidwelly and Trimsaran and a short drive north of Llanelli. Its great draw is its setting: the lodge looks out over its own coarse-fishing lake, with a private deck where you can sit with a coffee and watch the water, or cast a line for the afternoon. Warm and characterful inside, with pine-clad walls and an electric fire, it makes a genuinely relaxing base for a couple or a small family — and with two dogs welcome, the whole family can come along.

Sleeping up to four across two bedrooms, it suits anglers, walkers and families looking for a quiet, nature-filled base within easy reach of the coast.

Inside the lodge

The lodge has a comfortable open-plan living space, with a sitting area gathered around an electric fire, a Smart TV and lovely views out over the lake, plus a dining table by the window and a well-equipped kitchen with an oven and hob, microwave and fridge. There are two bedrooms — a double and a twin — and a shower room with a walk-in shower. WiFi, heating, bed linen and towels are all included, and a travel cot and highchair are available for families with little ones.

Outside, the private decking with garden furniture is the perfect spot to make the most of the lakeside setting, whatever the time of day.

At a glance

• Timber lodge overlooking its own fishing lake at Garn-ffrwd, near Llanelli
• Two bedrooms (one double, one twin), sleeping up to four
• Shower room with a walk-in shower
• Open-plan living area with an electric fire, Smart TV and lake views
• Well-equipped kitchen and a dining table beside the window
• Private decking with garden furniture overlooking the water
• Coarse fishing available on the lake (small additional charge)
• WiFi, heating, linen and towels included; travel cot and highchair available; two dogs welcome

Fishing, coast and countryside

This quiet corner of Carmarthenshire is all about slowing down. The on-site lake offers relaxed coarse fishing just steps from the door, and the surrounding lanes and footpaths are lovely for gentle walks. Yet the coast is close at hand: the medieval town of Kidwelly, with its magnificent castle and estuary, is only a few miles away, and just beyond lies Pembrey, where Cefn Sidan offers eight miles of golden Blue Flag sand backed by the forests and activities of Pembrey Country Park.

Llanelli, with its Millennium Coastal Park, wetland centre and Machynys golf, is a short drive south, while the market town of Carmarthen, the National Botanic Garden of Wales and the beaches of the Gower Peninsula are all within easy reach for day trips. It is an easy, unhurried base that combines peaceful countryside with the Carmarthenshire coast. You will find more ideas on our Carmarthenshire accommodation pages.

Good to know

Ash Lodge sits within a small, quiet lodge setting beside the lake, so it is wonderfully peaceful. Fishing on the lake is available for a small additional charge — worth arranging when you book if you would like to make the most of it. There is parking for one car, and the private decking makes the most of the lakeside outlook. With linen, towels and heating included, there is very little to bring.

Frequently asked questions

Can I fish at Ash Lodge?
Yes — there is coarse fishing on the lodge’s own lake, available for a small additional charge.

How many people does it sleep?
Up to four guests across two bedrooms — a double and a twin.

Is it dog-friendly?
Yes, two well-behaved dogs are welcome.

How far is the coast?
Kidwelly and its castle are a few miles away, with the long beach at Cefn Sidan, Pembrey, a short drive further.

Is there parking?
Yes, there is parking for one car at the lodge.