Holloway Road, Laugharne, Carmarthen

This charming cottage on Holloway Road, in the historic township of Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, combines period character with practical modern updates. Recent work includes a new boiler, restored chimneys, and the uncovering of original stonework, blending practical updates with period character.

The open-plan living space centres around a woodfire stove, creating a cosy heart to the home. The kitchen is practical and well-equipped, with sunlight pouring through a stable door that opens to the outside. Bedrooms are generously sized and offer quiet retreats after a day exploring the estuary or coastline.

Beyond the house, a secret garden hidden up a lane provides a rare surprise: a private writing shed with views of the river and the thousand-year-old Laugharne Castle, as well as a selection of established fruit trees and a few seating areas for entertaining. Two additional courtyards adjoin the property — one a suntrap, perfect for evening drinks, the other a practical space for bins and tools. From the cottage itself, there are lovely outlooks over the local park and streams.
The township is rich in culture and convenience, home to Dylan Thomas’s literary legacy and a welcoming community. Everyday needs are covered with a pharmacy, post office, GP surgery, shops, traditional pubs and restaurants, while nearby Dylan Coastal Resorts offers a high-end spa, gym and swimming pool.

The area is also well connected: just 20 minutes from Carmarthen mainline station with direct trains to Paddington, and under 10 minutes from the A40/M4 for easy access to Swansea, Cardiff, Bristol and beyond. This Holloway Road home offers a rare chance to enjoy Laugharne’s heritage and community, with lifestyle benefits and strong transport links.

*Property comes with planning permission for the extension of the first floor to add another room*

Entrance - A part-glazed front door opens into a welcoming open-plan lounge/dining/family room.

Lounge / Dining / Family Room - 5.97m x 3.64m (19'7" x 11'11" ) - The heart of the home, this spacious room features a quarry-tiled floor and two front-facing uPVC double-glazed windows with a Georgian bar effect. A feature fireplace with a white painted Victorian surround houses a wood-burning stove set on a slate hearth, with useful recesses and shelving to either side. An energy-efficient electric panel heater provides additional warmth. A staircase leads to the first floor, while three steps rise to a small inner lobby connecting to the kitchen, bathroom and airing cupboard (housing a pressurised, unvented hot water cylinder).

Kitchen - 3.53m x 1.55m (11'6" x 5'1" ) - A practical and well-equipped space with a range of fitted base units, composite work surfaces and a porcelain single-drainer sink with a built-in water filter tap. There is plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, plus space for a fridge and tumble dryer. An electric cooker point is provided. The quarry-tiled floor continues, and natural light comes from both a rear uPVC window and a stable side door leading out to the courtyard. Additional built-in base and eye-level cupboards provide useful storage.

Bathroom - 2.58m x 1.28m (8'5" x 4'2" ) - Finished with quarry-tiled flooring and full-height tiling to the walls. Fitted with a panelled bath and power shower over, low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, and a wall-mounted electric towel radiator. A side-facing uPVC double-glazed window with Georgian bar effect adds natural light.

First Floor Landing - With painted exposed timber floorboards and a rear uPVC double-glazed window. Doors lead to both bedrooms.

Bedroom 1 - 3.66m x 2.16m (12'0" x 7'1" ) - A bright double room with Georgian-bar windows, painted exposed timber floorboards, and an energy-efficient wall-mounted heater.

Bedroom 2 - Another comfortable double bedroom, currently used as a study with pull-out guest bed, with Georgian-bar windows, painted exposed timber floorboards, and an energy-efficient wall-mounted heater.

Externally - To the rear, up a small lane, lies the property’s generous landscaped garden. Intersected by pathways and planted with mature trees, shrubs and foliage, the garden offers a variety of spaces, including a bistro seating area and a raised timber-decked terrace. From here, a timber workshop/summer house with power and lighting enjoys wonderful views across the playing fields, the 13th-century Laugharne Castle, the estuary and the township itself.