The Ashburnham Hotel

A welcoming coastal hotel at Burry Port, near Pembrey and Llanelli, with a bar and grill

The Ashburnham Hotel is a friendly, family-run hotel set in its own private gardens at Burry Port, on the Carmarthenshire coast between Llanelli and Pembrey. A well-established local landmark — it lends its name to the famous Ashburnham golf links next door — it pairs comfortable, en-suite bedrooms with a genuinely good restaurant, the Ash Bar & Grill, and a relaxed lounge bar. With the Millennium Coastal Path and the beaches of Pembrey right on the doorstep, it makes an easy, good-value base for a seaside break, a golfing trip or a family holiday.

With 13 en-suite bedrooms and ample free parking, it suits couples, families and golfers, as well as guests here for a wedding or event.

The hotel and its rooms

The 13 bedrooms are all en-suite and come as singles, doubles and family rooms, so there is something to suit couples, solo travellers and families alike. Each is comfortably furnished with plush bedding, a flat-screen TV and a workspace, tea and coffee-making facilities and complimentary high-speed WiFi.

At the heart of the hotel is the Ash Bar & Grill, a bright, contemporary restaurant serving freshly cooked food, with a lounge bar alongside for light bites, afternoon tea and a drink. The hotel’s function spaces and private gardens also make it a popular choice for weddings, celebrations and events, and there is camping available in the grounds for those who fancy it.

At a glance

• Family-run coastal hotel at Burry Port, between Llanelli and Pembrey
• 13 en-suite bedrooms — singles, doubles and family rooms
• Rooms with a flat-screen TV, workspace, tea and coffee and high-speed WiFi
• The Ash Bar & Grill restaurant, plus a lounge bar with afternoon tea
• Private gardens and function spaces for weddings and events
• Ample free parking; camping also available in the grounds
• Within walking distance of the Millennium Coastal Path
• Next to Ashburnham golf links; close to Pembrey Country Park

Beaches, golf and the coast path

Burry Port is a genuinely lovely spot on the Carmarthenshire coast, with a pretty harbour and a distinctive lighthouse — famous as the place where Amelia Earhart came ashore after her 1928 transatlantic flight. The Wales Coast Path and the level walking-and-cycling route of the Millennium Coastal Park run right past the town, linking a string of beaches and nature reserves along the Loughor estuary, with views across to the Gower Peninsula.

Just next door is the championship Ashburnham golf links, one of the oldest and most respected courses in Wales, and a short drive away lies Pembrey Country Park, with its eight-mile Blue Flag beach at Cefn Sidan, forest trails, dry ski slope and activities. Llanelli, with its wetland centre and Machynys golf, is close by, and the medieval town of Kidwelly, the market town of Carmarthen and the Gower Peninsula are all within easy reach. You will find more ideas on our Carmarthenshire accommodation pages.

Good to know

Free parking and WiFi are included, and the hotel’s position — a short stroll from the harbour and the coast path — makes it easy to leave the car and explore on foot. As a popular weddings and events venue, parts of the hotel are sometimes given over to a celebration, so it is worth mentioning when booking if you would like a quieter stay. Golfers will find the Ashburnham links right on the doorstep.

Frequently asked questions

How many bedrooms does The Ashburnham Hotel have?
Thirteen en-suite bedrooms — singles, doubles and family rooms.

Is there a restaurant?
Yes — the Ash Bar & Grill serves freshly cooked food, with a lounge bar for light bites and afternoon tea.

Is it near a golf course?
Yes, the hotel sits right beside the championship Ashburnham golf links.

Is there parking?
Yes, there is ample free parking, along with free WiFi.

How far is the beach?
The Millennium Coastal Path is within walking distance, and the long beach at Cefn Sidan, Pembrey, is a short drive away.