4 Stars VisitWales

VisitWales grading for 2018 is again 4 stars and Booking.com score is currently 9.6/10 “exceptional” read more →

Llandovery Jobs – Merlin Cottages

Llandovery Jobs: Holiday Cottage Trainee Vacancy Llandovery jobs at Babel (Llandovery 4 miles) in a small holiday cottage business in a beautiful location at the Western edge of the Brecon Beacons.  Duties will include cottage changeovers, gardening, maintenance and helping guests with information.  There will be flexibility to attend training courses and possibly an apprenticeship or permanent position.. read more →

Half Term Canoeing Thursday October 30

For Merlin Cottages visitors, the next outdoor activity event is a midsummer day out on 30 October is Canoeing which is for age 11+, and there are twelve places available for cottage guests.  Five places left with accommodation in High Barn for up to 4 nights starting Wednesday, please ring 07812 153663 for late bookings.  Groups.. read more →

Merlin Cottages Fishing Information

We look forward to welcoming Tony and his family and friends on Saturday to Merlin Cottages and here are some contacts for fishing on the River Towy, the longest in river entirely located in Wales. Llangadog Angling information on permits and contacts.  Eifion Jones the club secretary is the ideal person to call for latest conditions. Llandovery Angling.. read more →

River Wye Canoeing 21 June

For Merlin Cottages visitors, the next outdoor activity event is a midsummer day out on 21 June River Wye Canoeing at Brecon.  The canoeing is suitable for age 11+, and there are twelve places available for cottage guests.  Six places left, please ring 07812 153663 for late bookings.  Groups with some guests who do not.. read more →

Llandeilo Music Festival

The Llandeilo Fawr Music Festival runs from the 12 to 20 July this year with great venues including St Teilo’s Church.  Artists include the St Petersburg String Quartet, Michael Collins and soprano Nuccia Focile. read more →

Beaches for Jim and Guests

This weekend looks like brilliant weather and as promised here are two beach recommendations for Jim and Guests staying at Merlin Cottages.  Pendine Beach, famous for world land speed records.   New Quay Beach great for dolphin watching in Cardigan Bay.  Tenby and its historic town. with dolphin watching in Cardigan Bay. read more →

Merlin Cottages Photography

Our thanks to Matt Botwood, a professional photographer who specialises in Welsh landscapes who came to Merlin Cottages and took some great pictures of the cottages. read more →

Merlin Carmarthenshire Ambassador

Merlin Cottages is a participant in the Carmarthenshire Ambassador programme which includes World Host accreditation and knowledge of the well known attractions of Carmarthenshire and its hidden gems.                 read more →

Easy Booking in Llandovery

For the 2014 season, Merlin Cottages have a new streamlined easy booking accommodation form on their website. Visitors to Llandovery can make an online accommodation enquiry and receive an email quote for Merlin House, Merlin Barn or High Barn.  To book, visitors reply by email with their booking details and payment can be taken on line.. read more →