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Tŷ Mawr Country Hotel & Restaurant

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A Dog-Friendly Welsh Country Hotel & Restaurant in Carmarthenshire, West Wales

Ty Mawr country hotel & restaurant is a dog friendly country hotel in Carmarthenshire. A 17th-century longhouse with rooms, a food-led restaurant and a working bakehouse — where dogs are genuinely welcome and weekends are built around good food, firelight and countryside.

Set on the edge of Brechfa Forest, Ty Mawr is not just a country hotel — it’s a historic Welsh longhouse where guests come to slow down. Low beams, candlelight, seasonal cooking and relaxed hospitality shape every stay. Whether you’re here for walking holidays, a food-focused weekend or a peaceful rural escape, you’ll find something that feels personal, warm and unpretentious — dogs included.

A Food-Led Longhouse with Rooms

Recognised by The Good Hotel Guide, Visit Wales and featured in The Guardian, Ty Mawr is known for its food-first approach and welcoming atmosphere. Much of what we serve is baked or prepared on site, with menus built around seasonal Welsh produce and simple, generous cooking.

Dinner here isn’t an add-on — it’s part of the experience. From relaxed evenings in the dining room to our much-loved Sunday roasts, food is at the heart of every stay.

Bakery from our Hotel in Carmarthenshire

Our micro scratch artisan bakery supplies freshly baked bread, pastries, savoury items and sweet treats every Saturday from 9a.m, you can also join us for breakfast every Saturday and Sunday from 8.30-10.30a.m, no need to book.

Dog-Friendly Stays Near Brechfa Forest

We’re proudly dog-friendly — not just dog-tolerant.

Dogs are welcome in our rooms, bar and much of the dining area, and throughout the grounds. With Brechfa Forest walks right on the doorstep and miles of Carmarthenshire countryside to explore, Ty Mawr is an ideal base for dog-friendly holidays in West Wales.

After a day outdoors, both you and your dog can settle in by the fire.

Rooms Inside a 17th-Century Longhouse

Our rooms combine historic character with comfort, offering a calm retreat after a day exploring Carmarthenshire. Expect restful nights, thoughtful touches and a relaxed, homely feel rather than formality.

Whether you’re staying for a weekend break or a longer rural escape, this is a place designed for slowing down.

Direct booking always guarantees the best rates.

Food-Led Stays: Dinner, Sunday Roasts & Our Bakehouse

Many guests first discover Ty Mawr through its food.

We serve seasonal dinner menus focused on Welsh produce, traditional Sunday roasts each week, and run Ty Mawr Bakehouse — our scratch bakery open on Saturdays. Bread, pastries and desserts are made on site, shaping both our restaurant and breakfast tables.

Guests often come for dinner — and decide to stay.

Explore Carmarthenshire & West Wales

Ty Mawr is perfectly placed for discovering Carmarthenshire’s landscapes, gardens and coastline. From woodland walks and cycling routes to historic towns and beaches, there’s plenty to explore — with or without your dog.

Nearby highlights include Brechfa Forest, the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Carmarthen and the beautiful Towy Valley.

Ty Mawr Country Hotel & Restaurant is  ideally located for exploring the nearby Tywi Valley Cycle Path, National Botanical Gardens, National Trust Dinefwr Park, Aberglasney Gardens Llyn Brianne Reservoir and other West Wales attractions. Our team is happy to recommend day drips and hidden gems.

Guest Reviews & Recognition

Guests regularly comment on the relaxed atmosphere, exceptional food and genuinely dog-friendly welcome. We’re proud to be consistently highly rated on TripAdvisor and recognised by respected travel guides for our food-led approach and personal service.

As an award winning dog-friendly country hotel in Carmarthenshire, we’re proud to be recognised for both hospitality and our food.

We are very proud to have received the a prestigious Cesar award for Best Country House Hotel 2025 and Editor’s Choice Award 2026 from the Good Hotel Guide for the Best Country House Hotel. The Good Hotel Guide is the only hotel guidebook that does not charge for entry, they rely on readers report and inspectors to tell them who deserves to be included.

Of the 50,000 hotels in Britain just 500 make it into the guide so entry is a great achievement in itself. Tŷ Mawr Country Hotel stands in an acre of ground mostly laid to lawns and flower beds with the River Marlais running down the edge of the garden. We also collect feedback and genuine customer reviews independently on our site, Trip Advisor profile and social channels.

We’re also a Travellers choice award winner from TripAdvisor 2025 from 8 million listings we feature in the top 10% and we are proud partners with VisitWales and Discover Carmarthenshire.

A Historic Welsh Longhouse with a Modern Welcome

Ty Mawr has stood since the 1600s, evolving into a welcoming country hotel, restaurant and bakehouse while retaining its character and warmth.

It’s a place for walking, eating well, gathering around the table and enjoying the countryside at an unhurried pace — a house with rooms, rather than a hotel with corridors.

Plan Your Longhouse Stay in Carmarthenshire

If you’re looking for a dog-friendly hotel in Carmarthenshire with outstanding food and genuine hospitality, we’d love to welcome you to Ty Mawr.

Discover what makes a stay in a Welsh longhouse different.

 

We recently featured in The Guardian; “A Gardeners dream itinerary; A tour of Carmarthenshire, the garden of Wales” by Matt Collins. You can read the article here .

We featured in the top 20 places to stay in town and country in The Guardian. You can read the article here

Rooms

We have a total of 6 rooms at Tŷ Mawr Country Hotel with a selection of King Size and Superior Super King rooms. All rooms are well equipped with en-suite and are individually designed. Choose a room of your choice and select from Bed & Breakfast, add Dinner or a Romantic Break Package to your stay. We also welcome single occupancy stays in Afon Marlais Room.

We welcome Dogs in Coedwig Brechfa and Laugharne Please let us know prior to arrival if you are bringing your four-legged friend.

Children over 10 years old are welcome

Reviews

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We collect feedback and genuine customer reviews independently on our site, Trip Advisor, Google and Facebook.

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Award winning Dining experience

Good food at Tŷ Mawr Country Hotel, Brechfa

Dine with us- Dinner, Sunday Roasts and Local Produce

Our intimate restaurant is a destination in its own right. We serve seasonal dinners using local produce, crafted into modern Welsh dishes that are unfussy. On Sundays, join us for our renowned Sunday Roasts - loved by guests and locals alike for their quality ingredients cooked with charm and care.

Bakery Saturdays- Fresh Bread & Sweet Treats

Every Saturday, our Ty Mawr kitchen transforms into a country bakery. Enjoy freshly baked bread, pastries, pies and cakes perfect for guests or those passing through Brechfa. Come early- our bakery delights sell fast!

 

Breakfast

Good morning! Every Saturday and Sunday from 8:30a.m to 10:30a.m you are very welcome to join us for our Welsh breakfast menu. We pride ourselves on using quality produce and have a wide array of options to tempt you to wake up and join us. Your dog will love staying with us or visiting as we are proud to be one of the most loved dog friendly hotels in Carmarthenshire

Cream Tea

Our Country Hotel set in the rolling hills of Carmarthenshire is the perfect place to come and unwind and relax in our garden and treat yourself to our cream tea menu - We offer savoury and sweet cooked to order fresh out the oven scones. Paired with Tea/Coffee or try one of our many Welsh Gins.

Treat yourself

Special Offers at Tŷ Mawr Country Hotel

We continuously update this site with new offers to bring you the very best deals available. Be sure to also check our events page for special themed nights at Tŷ Mawr Country Hotel. Plus we have a number of experiences for you to consider doing including bespoke driving tours, walks, visits to Wales most beautiful gardens, castles and beaches.

Blog

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Keep up to date with the Tŷ Mawr Country Hotel blog for news and offers at our hotel and restaurant. We continue to keep our website up to date as well as our Facebook and Instagram channels.