Bryn Eglur

'Over the past decade everyone from designer Martin Brudnizki to writer Alain de Botton have escaped to Bryn Eglur to recharge their batteries...most rarely leave the site, instead choosing to laze around with the doors open listening to the birds' (Financial Times)

Bryn Eglur is a classic Under the Thatch cottage, and one of our best known properties. It is one of the best rustic cottage interiors in the UK.

With access to a dozen acres of green pasture, in a completely peaceful location, this is a real 'step back in time' escape in the heart of the hills of Carmarthenshire, West Wales, yet easily accessed from the M4 at Carmarthen and only 11 miles (16-minute drive) from the coast at Laugharne. The detached cottage has one of the best surviving traditional Welsh cottage interiors (built in 1755) and is furnished with Welsh country antiques. Stay here for peaceful days in the countryside or head to a choice of beaches and fantastic coastal walks, and attractive small market towns. Half an hour's drive takes you to wonderful Llansteffan beach.

If you enjoy a sense of rural seclusion, and genuine country interiors restored to a high specification then you will LOVE Bryn Eglur. There really is nowhere else like it to rent in Wales, and it's under 2 miles from Trelech with shop and country pub.

Fel welwyd yng nghylchgrawn ' World of Interiors', Bryn Eglur yw un o'r bythynnod mwyaf dymunol a thraddodiadol yng Nghymru. Wedi ei leoli mewn 12 erw o borfeydd gwelltog, lawr lon breifat, dyma le 'gwbl ddi-ar-ffordd' i ddianc, yng nghalon bryniau Sir Gaerfyrddin , ond o fewn cyrraedd rhwydd i'r M4 yng Nghaerfyrddin. Mae tu fewn y bwthyn wedi ei addurno'n draddodiadol Gymraeg (adeiladwyd yn 1755) ac wedi'i ddodrefnu drwyddo a dodrefn hynafol. Allan o gannoedd o fythynnod traddodiadol Cymraeg mae gan hwn rhai o'r ystafelloedd mewnol mwyaf hanesyddol yng Nghymru, ac mae wedi cael ei bortreadu ar nifer o raglennu teledu ac mewn cylchgronnau.

Features

Accessibility

Ground floor bathroom

Bathroom Features

Bath

Family Friendly

Young children welcome

Heating

Open fire / woodburner

Location

Farm or rural location

Bed Layout

Double bed
Double bed

In Detail

No wifi broadband internet but we found a reasonable 4G signal in most of the house on the EE network.

Kitchen: Rayburn stove (solid fuel) initial basket of logs provided. Fridge-freezer and hob and electric oven. Microwave, toaster. Filter coffee machine for ground coffee and stove-top espresso maker. Doors to outside. Hot water is via oil boiler, not Rayburn.

Dining room in the former parlour with antique Welsh oak dresser, longcase clock etc. Some nice Georgian pieces. A nice, peaceful room to write in.

Cegin Fawr is the main room of the house (literally the 'Great Kitchen'). Working inglenook with genuine Victorian cast-iron range. Welsh stick chairs, settles and an Ercol sofa and chair.

Bathroom (ground floor) in former dairy with contemporary roll-top bath and modern designer fittings, heated towel rail.

Main bedroom with antique cast iron double bed and other country antiques, lovely views. Electric radiator. The antique bed is 6" narrower than a modern double.

Second bedroom with double Welsh box-bed (sleeps 2). One of the best beds we have on our books, but note it is slightly shorter and narrower than a modern bed and therefore not suitable for, say, two tall adults. This room is entered from the main bedroom.

Gardens front and rear and fields on all four sides are yours to explore.

Good to know

Check in at : 15:00
Check out by: 10:00
Up to 4
7 nights from £743 (based on 2 staying)
Pets - Welcome (contact us if more than 3)
Location
Restored from ruin in conjunction with Under the Thatch, near Trelech in Carmarthenshire
Nearby
Trelech - pub, shop - 2 miles Cenarth waterfalls - 5 miles Dylan Thomas' Boathouse - See his ... Read more
Infants - Welcome. However, no cot or high chair available
Children - Welcome
Note that the second bedroom is off the first and that the antique beds are slightly narrower than standard. We consider this cottage is more suitable for one couple plus children rather than two couples.

Bed Layout

Double bed
Double bed

Trelech - pub, shop - 2 miles
Cenarth waterfalls - 5 miles
Dylan Thomas' Boathouse - See his writing 'hut, favourite pub - 15 miles
The National Botanic Garden of Wales - 20 miles
National Woollen Museum - History of weaving /spinning in Wales - 6 mins.
Aberporth beach - 35 mins.
Llansteffan beach - 30 mins.
New Quay beach (dolphin boat trips)
Newcastle Emlyn (castle, food) - 15 mins.

Reviews

Peter R,

2026

Enjoyed a total digital detox in a beautiful location. The house is beautifully done and very atmospheric; thank you Dorian for allowing us to share it with you.

Hayley J,

2026

A long-awaited dream stay, and it didn’t disappoint. This beautiful cottage transports you to a simpler, slower way of life. Incredible value for such a special place — I’ll definitely be returning.

Kate D,

2026

Idyllic. I slowed down and I slept and I listened. Just what I needed as an artist to get on with ‘the work’.

James J,

2026

Lle bendigedig i dreulio penwythnos tawel. Mae swyn y lle yn amlwg. Mwynheuon ni ddarllen wrth y tân a gwylio cwningod yn yr ardd - ym mis Ionawr!

Sue D,

2025

Cosy, warm cottage that has been beautifully renovated to exemplify its original features whilst incorporating modern kitchen and bathroom facilities. The cottage is well situated for exploring the local area. We went to Laugharne, Pendine Sands and Cardigan Bay. Only criticism would be in regards to driving out into the main road - visibility is tricky.. could a mirror be added to support drivers? Thank you

Aled T,

2025

Thank you, for a unique and memorable stay. The cottage is lovely and the location is perfect. Our little dog loved exploring the garden and fields. Cottage was comfortable and had everything you need. Highly recommend. Thank you, A&S

Joley B,

2025

A beautiful cottage in a most peaceful location. We had such a lovely stay - comfy beds, a cosy living space, large bath and spacious kitchen. I’ll recommend it to all my friends as a truly serene holiday destination.

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