The Baltic Inn & Restaurant

The Baltic Inn is a relaxed, friendly village inn with a restaurant, bar and guest rooms in the quiet community of Pontyates, in the Gwendraeth Valley of Carmarthenshire. An easy-going place to eat, drink and stay all in one, it sits handily between the Carmarthenshire coast and the rolling countryside inland — a welcoming base for exploring this often-overlooked corner of South West Wales.

A welcoming village inn with rooms

There is a lot to be said for the simple pleasure of a good village inn, and the Baltic offers exactly that. It combines comfortable guest accommodation with a proper bar and restaurant, so you can enjoy a meal and a drink and then head straight up to bed — no need to drive anywhere after dinner. Set in a peaceful village, it makes a calm, unpretentious base for a few days in the area.

Inn, restaurant and bar

The inn offers comfortable rooms alongside its sociable bar and restaurant, making it an easy choice for couples, walkers and anyone touring the region. It is the kind of place where you can settle in, get a feel for village life, and enjoy a relaxed evening before heading out to explore the coast and countryside the next day.

Coast and countryside on the doorstep

Pontyates is well placed for two very different kinds of day out: the wide beaches and dunes of the Carmarthenshire coast in one direction, and the quiet green hills of the Gwendraeth Valley in the other. Whether you are here to walk, to relax on the sand, or to explore the area’s castles and country parks, the inn keeps you central to it all.

• Friendly village inn with restaurant, bar and guest rooms
• Eat, drink and stay all in one welcoming spot
• In Pontyates, in the peaceful Gwendraeth Valley
• Handy for both the Carmarthenshire coast and the countryside inland
• A relaxed, unpretentious base for touring the region

Pontyates and Carmarthenshire

Pontyates sits in the Gwendraeth Valley, within easy reach of some of Carmarthenshire’s best days out. The huge sweep of Cefn Sidan beach and the woods, cycle trails and adventure activities of Pembrey Country Park are close by, as is the magnificent Norman ruin of Kidwelly Castle and the harbour town of Burry Port. Further afield, the county town of Carmarthen and the National Botanic Garden of Wales make excellent excursions. For more places to stay in the area, see our guide to Carmarthenshire hotels.

Carmarthenshire is one of Wales’s most underrated counties, and a village inn like this is a great way to get under its skin. You can spend your days on the vast, quiet beaches of the coast, walking or cycling in the country parks, or exploring the castles and market towns, then return to the easy comfort of the inn for a meal and a drink among locals and fellow visitors. It is relaxed, friendly and good value — exactly what a village inn should be.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there food? Yes — the inn has its own restaurant and bar.

Does it have rooms? Yes, comfortable guest rooms.

Is it a good touring base? Yes — it sits handily between the Carmarthenshire coast and countryside.

Where is it? In the village of Pontyates, in the Gwendraeth Valley, Carmarthenshire.

What’s nearby? Pembrey Country Park, Cefn Sidan beach, Kidwelly Castle and Burry Port.

Who does it suit? Couples, walkers and anyone touring the Carmarthenshire coast and countryside.

For a relaxed village-inn stay with the coast and countryside close by, check availability and reserve your room using the booking options on this page.