Brown’s Hotel B&B Accommodation

An iconic, beautifully restored boutique hotel in historic Laugharne

In the heart of the historic township of Laugharne stands one of Carmarthenshire’s most characterful places to stay — a boutique hotel famous as the favourite watering hole of the poet Dylan Thomas. Beautifully restored, it now blends its rich literary heritage with smart, contemporary comfort, an excellent steakhouse and a warm welcome. With Laugharne’s castle, estuary and Dylan Thomas’s Boathouse all a short stroll away, it makes a superb base for exploring this corner of the Carmarthenshire coast. Guests rate it highly, with a 9.0 out of 10 score on Booking.com.

Characterful rooms

There is a room to suit every kind of stay, from a Classic Single and Classic and Superior Doubles to a Deluxe Double with shower and a Junior Suite with a king bed and a sofa bed. Many rooms keep lovely period touches — old wooden beams and exposed brick walls — alongside modern comforts such as an HD TV, an en-suite bathroom with free toiletries and tea and coffee making facilities. It is the kind of place where the building’s history is part of the charm.

Dining, drinks and a cosy welcome

Dexter’s Steakhouse & Grill serves dinner on site, and there is a characterful bar with a fireplace and a quiet reading room with an inglenook fireplace to settle into with a book. Breakfast is generous, with continental, full English and Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and a la carte options to set you up for the day. Free WiFi runs throughout and there is limited free parking for guests.

Bringing the dog

Dogs are welcome on request, with an additional charge of £20 per dog per stay — so the family pet can join you for coastal walks along the estuary and nearby beaches.

At a glance

• Iconic, beautifully restored boutique hotel
• Five room types, many with period beams and exposed brick
• Dexter’s Steakhouse & Grill, bar with fireplace and a reading room
• Generous breakfast with vegan and gluten-free options
• Free WiFi and limited free parking
• Dogs welcome on request (£20 per dog, per stay)
• In the heart of Laugharne; guest score 9.0/10

Laugharne and Dylan Thomas

Laugharne is forever linked with Dylan Thomas, whose time here inspired Under Milk Wood, and the hotel was his local. His Boathouse and the writing shed where he worked sit just a short walk away above the Tâf estuary, with the romantic ruins of Laugharne Castle close by. Beyond the township, the long sands of Pendine are about five miles away and the vast beach at Cefn Sidan around four, with Carmarthen, the Pembrokeshire coast and Tenby (about a 30-minute drive) all within easy reach. For more ideas, browse places to stay across Carmarthenshire.

Who it suits

This is a hotel with genuine personality, which makes it a lovely choice for couples after a characterful weekend away, for anyone drawn to Laugharne’s strong literary connections, and for food lovers keen to enjoy the on-site steakhouse and a generous breakfast. The blend of period charm and modern comfort, plus a warm welcome for dogs, means it works equally well for a romantic break or a relaxed few days exploring the coast with the whole family. With Laugharne’s pubs, galleries and castle on the doorstep and the beaches of Carmarthen Bay close by, it is an easy, characterful base for this quiet corner of Wales.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dylan Thomas connection? The hotel was the poet’s favourite watering hole, and his Boathouse and writing shed are a short stroll away.

Is there food on site? Yes — Dexter’s Steakhouse & Grill for dinner, a bar, and a generous breakfast.

Are dogs allowed? Yes, on request, for an additional £20 per dog per stay.

Where is it? In the heart of Laugharne in Carmarthenshire.

Plan your Laugharne stay

For a characterful, literary base with great food and a genuine sense of place, this restored boutique hotel is a wonderful choice for exploring Laugharne and the Carmarthenshire coast. Check current availability and dates using the booking options on this page.