
A stunning coastline with huge beaches and peaceful seaside villages, world-class gardens, scenic river valleys, green undulating countryside, woodlands and parts of the Brecon Beacons National Park all combine to make up Carmarthenshire, known as 'The Garden of Wales'.
Step back in time and visit the county's amazing castles or follow the trails through the countryside for wonderful walks. Everywhere you will discover traditional hospitality in the shops, hotels, pubs and restaurants.
Gwesty Neptune Hotel, Restaurant Panache'A gem in a desert of restaurants,' was one UK Restaurant Guide user's verdict on this newcomer to the local scene.
Neptune Square, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire - Cuisine: International
Falcon HotelOwned and run by the Exton family for more than 45 years, this charming little town-centre hotel is probably best known for its intimate restaurant.
Lammas Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Y Polyn RestaurantY Polyn is a delightful out-of-the-way whitewashed pub a few miles east of Carmarthen, owned by husband and wife team Mark and Sue Manson.
Capel Dewi, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Cors RestaurantNick Priestland is host, chef and gardener at this impressive Victorian villa set in four-acres of Pre-Raphaelite-style grounds close to Dylan Thomas's home patch.
Newbridge Road, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire - Cuisine: Modern Welsh
Hurst HouseA slice of London's West End in deepest wild Wales with the ghost of Dylan Thomas hovering around every corner, Hurst House is one of the new breed of lavishly designed, voguish country hotels.
East Marsh, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Angel InnStanding next door to the independent chapel that gave the village its name, this rambling old pub has really been given the treatment by its current proprietors, Rod Peterson and Elizabeth Smith.
Salem, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Plough InnThere are delightful views of the Towy Valley and Brecon Beacons National Park (and bracing walks, to boot) from this upgraded coaching inn, the Plough Inn at Rhosmaen, not far from Llandeilo.
Rhosmaen, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire - Cuisine: International
The CawdorA landmark in Llandeilo, the Cawdor occupies a listed 300-year-old building that has played a pivotal role in the history of the town.
Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire - Cuisine: International
Fairyhill Bar & Brasserie @ MachynysThe owners of the high-ranking Fairyhill Hotel in Reynoldston recently set up this brasserie in the clubhouse attached to the prestigious Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course at Machynys.
Machynys Peninsula Golf & Country Club, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire - Cuisine: Modern Welsh
Jabajak Vineyard Restaurant with RoomsA highly attractive set-up, Jabajak is now a fully fledged country retreat and special-occasion venue, comprising a small luxury hotel, lounge bar and fine-dining restaurant situated in a tranquil vineyard close to the Carmarthenshire/Pembrokeshire border.
Banc y Llain, Whitland, Carmarthenshire - Cuisine: Modern Welsh