DescriptionThe Old Pump House
The building sites at the edge of a 4.3 acre plot and has planning permission for 16 holiday apartments (11 studio apartments and 5 duplex 2 bed 2 bath apartments). Apartments also benefit from their own parking space and balconies. The Old Pump House was granted planning permission 10/11/2021 for the development of the building into 16 holiday let units.
Further information can be acquired through Carmarthenshire County Council website using application number PL/02262.
Development work has been started on the former pumphouse, and it has been stripped ready for first fix, there was also structural advice received that said one elevation should be underpinned which has been completed. The site has the benefit of water, waste and electric. Externally, the site surrounding the pumphouse has been completely cleared and levelled.
LocationThe Old Pump House is situated on the entry road to Pembrey Country Park. In 2020 Gov.Wales announced the park as having 405,444 visitors, making it the most visited attraction in Wales. Pembrey Country Park boasts 500 acres of Green Flag parkland, 8 miles of Cefn Sidan Beach with it’s blue flag award, dry ski slopes and much more.
Other nearby attractions:
The Gower Peninsula National Landscape, within an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a popular nearby tourist spot (21 miles).
Kidwelly Castle (5 miles)
Llansteffan castle (22 miles)
Ffos Las Racecourse (5.5 miles)
WWT Lanelli Wetland Centre (9.7 miles)
And much more
Access:
Car – The Old Pump house is located on Factory Road, just off the A484 12.3 miles from M5, with routes across Wales and England.
Plane – Pembrey West Wales Airport is 3.3 miles away.
Boat – Pembrey Harbour is 2.7 miles away.
The OpportunityThe Old Pump House presents an exceptional opportunity for an incoming operator to establish a brand-new holiday lodge and holiday let business, enabling them to create their own park design.
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This unique property offers the potential to develop 16 holiday lets and 23 luxury lodges, perfectly positioned on the outskirts of Pembrey Country Park. With its remarkable character features and sought-after location, The Old Pump House is a rare find in one of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations.
Planning PermissionsSITE 1
Luxury Holiday Lodges - The Old Pump House was granted planning permission 15/01/25 for the construction of 23 purpose-built tourism accommodation lodges. Further information can be acquired through Carmarthenshire County Council website using application number PL/05423.
Building works have yet to be started on the lodges.
SITE 2
Planning permission was granted on 27/05/25 for a single storey cycle rental unit with associated infrastructure including new access point. Further information can be acquired through Carmarthenshire County Council website using application number PL/05351.
TenureFreehold
