About Ffau'r Ddraig

Ffau'r Ddraig is a detached cottage in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire. This property sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and welcomes two well-behaved dogs. The cottage has skylights above the bedroom and features elegant decor throughout.

South Wales offers excellent access to beaches and the Brecon Beacons. Pembrey beach is roughly 30 minutes away. You can explore Carmarthen, Llanelli and Swansea from this base.

The cottage sleeps two guests in one double bedroom. The ground-floor shower room has a shower, basin and WC. The open-plan living space includes a kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer and microwave. Two plush leather armchairs and a sofa provide seating. Off-road parking for one car is available. A veranda with furniture for two sits at the front.

The National Botanic Garden of Wales (8 miles, 15 minutes) has a large tropical glasshouse. Dinefwr Castle (10 miles, 20 minutes) shows 12th century remains. Llanelli (9.7 miles, 18 minutes) has restaurants and shops. Swansea (18.7 miles, 30 minutes) features the National Waterfront Museum.

Ffau'r Ddraig suits couples and dog owners. Welcome packs with Welsh cakes greet arrivals. Book for peaceful South Wales exploration.

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Need To Know

✓Electric central heating
✓Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, tv and wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot, stairgate and highchair available on request
✓Off-road parking for one car
✓Veranda with furniture
✓Two well-behaved dogs welcome (more on request)
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop and pub 0.9 miles
✓Enterprise shopping center within 1 mile
✓Note: the property lies next door to the owner's home but is a completely detached

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Ffau'r Ddraig Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Ffau'r Ddraig during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Carmarthenshire's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

National Botanic Garden of Wales

Distance: 7.9 miles (14 min drive)

SA32 8HG

Dinefwr Castle

Distance: 7.5 miles (15 min drive)

SA19 6PF

Aberglasney Gardens

Distance: 9.6 miles (17 min drive)

SA32 8QH

Coed Pen-y-groes

Distance: 1.1 miles (5 min drive)

SA14 7PH

Carmel National Nature Reserve

Distance: 3.3 miles (9 min drive)

SA14 7TR

Heart of Wales Line Trail

Distance: 4.2 miles (11 min drive)

Leekes

Distance: 1.1 miles (3 min drive)

SA14 6RB

Aldi

Distance: 1.5 miles (4 min drive)

SA14 6RD

Cwmcerrig Farm Shop

Distance: 1.5 miles (5 min drive)

SA14 7HU

Ammanford Station

Distance: 3.9 miles (10 min drive)

SA18 2DD

Ammanford Bus Station

Distance: 4.3 miles (12 min drive)

SA18 2NP

Cardiff Airport

Distance: 51.8 miles (1 hr 13 min drive)

CF62 3BD

National Botanic Garden of Wales

Distance: 7.9 miles (14 min drive)

SA32 8HG

Dinefwr Castle

Distance: 7.5 miles (15 min drive)

SA19 6PF

Aberglasney Gardens

Distance: 9.6 miles (17 min drive)

SA32 8QH

Coed Pen-y-groes

Distance: 1.1 miles (5 min drive)

SA14 7PH

Carmel National Nature Reserve

Distance: 3.3 miles (9 min drive)

SA14 7TR

Heart of Wales Line Trail

Distance: 4.2 miles (11 min drive)

Leekes

Distance: 1.1 miles (3 min drive)

SA14 6RB

Aldi

Distance: 1.5 miles (4 min drive)

SA14 6RD

Cwmcerrig Farm Shop

Distance: 1.5 miles (5 min drive)

SA14 7HU

Ammanford Station

Distance: 3.9 miles (10 min drive)

SA18 2DD

Ammanford Bus Station

Distance: 4.3 miles (12 min drive)

SA18 2NP

Cardiff Airport

Distance: 51.8 miles (1 hr 13 min drive)

CF62 3BD

Is Ffau'r Ddraig Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Ffau'r Ddraig is better suited to couples than families with children. The property has one double bedroom sleeping two adults. A travel cot, highchair and stairgate are available on request for infants. The steep driveway and unlit path present safety concerns. The garden is not fully secure. Nearby attractions include the National Botanic Garden of Wales and Pembrey Country Park which offer family activities.

For Couples

This cottage is perfect for couples wanting a peaceful South Wales break. The double bedroom has skylights and elegant decor. Plush leather armchairs and a reclining sofa provide comfort. The veranda seats two for evening drinks. Owners leave welcome packs with Welsh cakes and tea. The location offers privacy at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Beaches sit 30 minutes away and the Brecon Beacons are under ten miles.

Pet Friendly

Two well-behaved dogs are welcome with more accepted on request. Owners provide dog welcome items and treats. Guests have access to a large garden shared with the owners. The garden is not fully secure so dogs need supervision and should be kept on leads when toileting. Pembrey beach is approximately 30 minutes away and allows dogs for long off-lead walks. The cottage sits in a quiet area.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Ffau'r Ddraig

Cross Hands Inn

Located 0.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SA14 6SN

The Waun Wyllt Inn

Located 2.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SA14 7LD

Yr Hen Vicarage

Located 12 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SA32 7BB

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Ffau'r Ddraig

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Ffau'r Ddraig does not have a hot tub. The property features a ground-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, two well-behaved dogs are welcome with more accepted on request. The owners provide dog welcome items and guests have access to a large garden that is not fully secure.

How many guests does Ffau'r Ddraig sleep?

The cottage sleeps two guests in one double bedroom. A travel cot is available on request for families with infants.

What parking is available?

Off-road parking for one car is provided on a steep driveway. Some guests choose to park on the road due to the gradient and high kerb.

Is the property suitable for guests with mobility issues?

No, the steep and uneven driveway makes access difficult. The narrow unlit path from driveway to property is not suitable for those with walking difficulties.

What kitchen facilities are included?

The kitchen has an electric oven, electric hob, fridge/freezer and microwave. Plenty of pots, pans and kitchen equipment are provided for self-catering.

Is WiFi available at the cottage?

Yes, WiFi is included but signal strength varies throughout the property. Coverage can be weak in some areas with better reception upstairs or outside.

What attractions are nearby?

The National Botanic Garden of Wales is 8 miles away. Dinefwr Castle sits 10 miles from the property and Llanelli is 9.7 miles with restaurants and shops.

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Ffau'r Ddraig Reviews

Nicola

Lovely annexe tucked away on a small estate, very quiet but so convenient for all routes to get out and about. We will definitely be staying here again when we come to Wales to visit family.

Suzanne

This our second in this cottage. We were there Sept 2025. Its a beautiful place, very well kept, and very very clean, on our arrival the owner came and said hello. Anyone staying here will be very impressed at the cottage, all you needed for your stay is included, couldn't ask for anywhere better.

Lesley

A lovely little anex cottage in a very quiet area. Comfotable bed & a comfy reclining sofa. The kitchen was an ok size although no laundry facilities. Reasonably close to amenities although not walkable. Overall the cottage was compact & bijue, but clean & comfy. We ended up parking on the road as the driveway is very steep.The owners were very welcoming & left us a little welcoming pack & our two dogs had the run of a large garden. I would definitely stay again & the price was quite reasonable too.

Perfect for myself abd my dog, location was great parking easy and withvthe addition of steps at the decking much easier access to the gate entrance .

Christine

We were very happy with our stay, tv was only freeview. All furnishings and bed were very comfortable. Owners very helpful and nice. Great value for money. A couple of small things which we mentioned to owners which did not detract from stay. Was very happy with it

Suzanne

This was an amazing place, very very clean & everything we needed was available. We were given the use off thier beautiful garden to use. We would 100 recommend this place.

Alison

Overall a very nice place to stay. Lovely garden to sit in and the hosts were very friendly. They also welcomed our dog. We would stay again.

Lovely homely comfortable well appointed house.

Anthony

We enjoyed our stay in the cottage. Very grateful for the hospitality and the things that Elaine left for us and our dog. The only downside was the poor to non existent WiFi coverage even when sitting next to the router. The drive is very steep also and was not practical for our car.

Gareth

The owner, Elaine was brilliant. We had a brilliant stay for a week..Great place to stay with beaches and woodland within a short drive..will be booking again..Thanks Elaine

Very clean, well presented and comfortable little house situated at the end of a quiet road. It had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The owner who lives next door was lovely, very friendly and helpful, but not at all intrusive. This house was an ideal base in the area for visiting the coast, Brecon Beacons and much more. We would recommend it and indeed hope to visit again in the future.

Dionne

Lovely property well kept and cozy. Great location would stay again. Travel cot supplied was very good. Owners very helpful.

Barbara

A pet friendly place should have somewhere to dispose of a dog poo. Also shame there is no footpaths and you have to drive to walk the dog. Drive is near enough impossible to use needs lowered curb. Also no information that the place is not accessible if you have any difficulties with walking steep drive, steps and narrow alley. No privacy in the garden kitchen overlooks neighbours hot tub. Overall clean but shower grubby and door needs attention found missing screw on the floor by the toilet. Kitchen relatively clean but inside cupboards and drawers dirty. Also had to wash all cutlery and crockery before use. Far too many reed diffusers and airfreshners counted 6! Had to put them away as the smell was far too strong. Also no WiFi or phone signal really affected our stay and the owner wasn't bothered about us contacting and asking to resolve this. No bins to dispkse of your rubbish only small ones inside of 1 cupboard not enough if you staying longer then few days.

Nicholas

We were made to feel very welcome, very nice owners who made sure that we had everything that we needed. Would definitely stay there again, a very nice and peaceful stay.

Lovely little house, clean and well appointed however maintenance could have ... Lovely little house, clean and well appointed however maintenance could have been better location questionable due to empty plot, drive unusuable

Stephen

Fabulous accommodation, very clean and dog friendly. Would have no problem in recommending this property.

Sharon

Lovely peaceful little place, well fitted out, Owners next door friendly but not intrusive. Thickest carpet in living room that I have ever walked on! Couple of niggles for me the directions provided via Google left me nonplussed and it took me ages to find it, leading to a late arrival feeling drained There is no opening in the railing at the front, or a gate, so you have to walk around by the Owners property. May not seem too far to walk, but when you are disabled and have been out for the day every extra foot counts. The bed, whilst fine for me alone, was quite small compared to the size of the lovely bedroom.

Thanks Elaine for a wonderful stay, my husband and I really enjoyed our 9 night stay at The Dragons Den. The place was so clean, the bed was super comfortable, we had everything we could possibly need. The location was great too, so convenient for our day trips out! Thanks again for everything, the complimentary Welsh Cakes were very much appreciated

Angela

Elaine was a great host. Left us to it but there if needed. The house was really lovely and very clean like a home from home. It was also very well equipped,plenty pots pans,kiten equipment etc something lots of places seem to skimp on. Nice welcome pack with Welsh cakes ,tea & milk ,meant you could have a quick brew before unpacking. Great location idel for us as we were near our friend and the botanical Gardens where we were at an event but close to Carmarthen. We would definitely stay again including our cat Holly. If I had to be very very picky would like a king size bed but that's just us. We absolutely loved our stay thank you xx

Delightful. Dragon's Den is tucked away at the end of a quiet cul d sac. It was peaceful. Very convenient base for exploring Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. The accommodation was perfect for 2 people and our little dog. It has everything that you would need. I slept very well, the bed is very comfortable. We will definitely book again for another trip to Wales.

Russell

Very enjoyable stay, facilities were good. A good base to explore South Wales

We were so fortunate to find this cottage, needing to be at several venues within a seven to ten mile radius of it, over the weekend. Location wise it was ideal which was our aim, but facilities and welcome were a real bonus. The cottage had everything you could need for a short or longer break. It was spotlessly clean and immediately comfortable and welcoming. A gift pack of Welsh goodies was a generous touch too. Having first cleared it with the owners, we brought our house cat with us and she too immediately settled in. We should be back in West Wales in a year's time but probably further away from Cross Hands. If available however, we would definitely look to stay here again with the positives far outweighing the additional distance.

Antonie

The cottage is a bit on the small side downstairs but very cosy, comfortable and well equipped. It is situated nice and quiet on the end of a cul de sac. The owner lives next door and the cottage has access to their big garden. From this location we visited the Gower, Tenby, Swansea, Carmarthen and the Brecon Beacons. So enough to fill the week with interesting activities. Improvements to the cottage could be a bigger bed why a queen size in such a big bedroom? and the door to the living room opens heavyly due to the carpet underneath. Overall we can certainly recommend it.

Birgit

Hi, I was so impressed of this little gem. A cosy and quiet little house with much love for the details. Dogs allowed so when you are interested contact Elaine for more information! Thank you so much I really enjoyed my stay!! Hugs from Germany

Overpowering smell of bleach on entering the property. All windowsdoors opened but still overpowering after two hours. Mould, dirt, dead insects and fingerprints everywhere!! Bathroom filthy and shower full of black mould!! I suffered massive asthma attack so we locked up and left two hours after arrival. Drive dangerous as ridiculously steep and uneven. Kerb dangerous as previous reviewer mentioned and damaged my car!! Road not finished. Next to large area of waste ground. Dangerous access as no lightinglighting not working and cannot access property from drive. Sykes still not responded to complaint after 6 weeks.

Robert

Excellent, good value comfortable, home from home, would gladly return in the future, if available.

Pauline

Lovely place, the let down was the bathroom & the driveway. The bathroom & shower really need looking at, the seals and drains are disgusting and dirty, all the shower fixtures were filthy underneath and the disability chair was disgusting. The drive at the front was on a slope and the kerb is so high it has caused a fair bit of damage to the front of the car. Lovely people run Dragons Den but the cleaners need telling. Dog owners need to be careful of the kitchen as we had 3 slugs in there one night and as doggy owner know they are dangerous to dogs. Love the little gift basket of cakes tbags & milk

Shelagh

A very lovely and comfortable property. We were left milk, tea and welsh cakes on our arrival which was very welcome. The cottage was dog friendly which our 2 dogs were quite happy in. The only issue with the property is that the garden is shared by the owners which they very kindly said we could use but it isn't secure so if you took your eyes off the dogs for a minute they could escape into the wooded areas so always kept a lead on them. The property says it is situated in the bustling village of Crosshands but you need to use your car to get to the village especially if weather not good. Overall a very nice property with everything you need in it. Owners very nice and not intrusive.

Deborah

We had a great stay, the cottage is lovely and cosy. It was a super place to go back to especially on cold wet days of which we we had a number during the week! Everything was well cared for and comfortable. The wifi signal could be a bit intermittent on occasions but it did not stop us doing what we wanted. Would we recommended Ffaur DdrIg as a place to stay? Most definitely.

ABsolutely gorgeous property. An intimate, cosy stay that has everything available to you and makes for a real 'home away from home', and a peaceful retreat away from the noise of life. I didn't want to leave. The property is accessed via the owners driveway which is no problem atol to me, and as read in anothers review, at night the pathway to the back door of ffaur draig is unlit but all it takes to solve this is your mobile phone light. The property has far too much character and comfort to offer to miss out on. I highly recommend this place. A lovely private retreat at the far end of an estate so there is nobody looking into the property. It boasts of beautiful furniture inside that is also really comfy and It is a lovely, quiet area too. I loved everything about this place and felt very safe and well looked after. If i needed anything atol the owners were happy to help and Elaine checked in on me the first night to make sure I was okay. A lovely touch. Thankyou for a beautiful stay I shall look forward to coming again.

Cottage not as described in the advert Property is dangerous and not enclosed Unlit entrance and the path from the driveway to the owners property to gain access is very not what you would expect or want after a long time driving then having to carry your luggage a long way and struggle down a very narrow unlit passage to get into the property and the path is also dangerous as it has a large Gap between the path and the kirb stone where my wife fell and sprained her ankle and hurt her wrist. So we packed up and returned home the next day.would never stay there again and it's on a housing estate.

Amazing cottage everything you need it was being from home to home Amazing owners too

We had a lovely stay, really nice little place. Clean, warm and cosy. A lovely back garden for the dog to run about. Close to Cross Hands where there are plenty of shops, takeaways and pubs. Would recommend.

Kerrie

We had a lovely week at Frau'r Ddraig with our dog. It really is home from home, very cosy and comfortable, the welcome pack was much appreciated and the the dog bits too! Thank you! We would definitely recommend Ffau'r Darig to friends and family. The only suggestion I have is to have hoover and mop available, especially after all the rain, with our boy's muddy paws !

Lovely property in a great location with easy access to self catering facilities and a great base from which to viait the Carmarthen area. Would recommend to anyone wanting privacy burt with benefit of owners next door

Everything was as expected and more. Liked owners going the extra mile for our dog.

Shelagh

The cottage was lovely, it was light & spacious & the bed was very comfortable, the owners were really helpful & friendly, the surrounding area was beautiful with many historical places to visit, we had a lovely time & would highly recommend it.

Deborah

A really great place to stay .

A gorgeous little house and perfect for 2 people with views across a lawned private garden offering privacy, peace and quiet. Everything was clean and tastful, with a comfy lounge leather suite, and all mod cons, the property seemingly a rather recent new build. The owners were delightful leaving us a generous welcome basket of Welsh teas and Welshcakes, and evening drinks, with a caring thought towards Covid products. We loved staying at Dragon's Den which had many tiny stone carvings of dragons hiding here and there in the gardens. A convenient spot for many sightseeing spots within a short drive to shops. Thank you to both the owners for a really lovely place to stay.

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About Ffau'r Ddraig

Need To Know

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Ffau'r Ddraig Attractions & Days Out

Is Ffau'r Ddraig Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Cross Hands Inn

The Waun Wyllt Inn

Yr Hen Vicarage

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

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