Carmarthenshire Charm and Heritage

CHARM & HERITAGE IN CARMARTHENSHIRE

 

10 – 13 October 2025

Friday - Monday

4 Days

From £499

 

Step into the heart of Welsh history and culture with a captivating holiday to Carmarthenshire. This picturesque region, known as the "Garden of Wales," is home to lush landscapes, historic landmarks, and fascinating stories waiting to be uncovered. 

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Fonmon Castle   |   Tredegar House   |   Barry Island   |   Llanelli

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Llanelli arriving late afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Fonmon Castle and Barry Island

Today we can explore Fonmon Castle, the last residential castle in Wales. Created in the 12th Century it has been an important power centre for South Wales and the ancestral home for just two families.

You can enjoy the Castle and grounds which probably started life as a wooden fortress some time before the 10^th century. The oldest part still standing is the Keep, built in 1180.  The hidden treasure is the Walled Kitchen Garden, and don’t miss the Great Hall, whilst you cast your eye over the opulence, imagine living in such splendour.

We’ll then visit Barry Island, where you can spend some free time, before we return to our hotel.

 

DAY THREE – Tredegar House

Today after breakfast we make a short journey to Tredegar House A 17th-century red brick mansion house, with a plethora of historic tales to tell.

 

Tredegar House is one of the architectural wonders of Wales and one of the most significant late 17th-century houses in the whole of the British Isles. Situated within 90 acres of beautiful gardens and parkland. For more than 500 years the house was home to one of the greatest Welsh families, the Morgans, later Lords Tredegar. The Morgan family owned more than 40,000 acres in Monmouthshire, Breconshire and Glamorgan at the end of the 18th century. Their lives impacted on the population of south-east Wales socially, economically and politically and influenced the heritage of the area.

 

Tales of war heroism, Russian princesses, and a self-sufficient estate bring alive a home designed to impress and entertain. Most of what you can see today was built between 1664 and 1672, but some of the House dates to medieval times. The gardens offer a space to relax and play, with the large parkland and lake a haven for wildlife. There are various sections of the mansion house to explore, including the State Rooms and Below Stairs, which boasts a magnificent kitchen, pantry, servant’s hall, and housekeeper’s room. There’s something for everyone at Tredegar House.

 

DAY FOUR – Departure

After breakfast we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 3 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage on arrival and departure

• Admission to Fonmon Castle

• Admission to Tredegar House

 

THE DIPLOMAT HOTEL RESTURANT & SPA, LLANELLI

This iconic Llanelli hotel was built in 1810, and today its bedrooms feature stylish decor and modern features. Each room includes a TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities. Hotel has a lift.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

3 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Admission to Fonmon Castle

Admission to Tredegar House

 

THE DIPLOMAT HOTEL RESTURANT & SPA, LLANELLI

This iconic Llanelli hotel was built in 1810, and today its bedrooms feature stylish decor and modern features. Each room includes a TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities. Hotel has a lift.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
3-star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television	Wheelchair accessible
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge
Swimming Pool
Gym
Wi-Fi

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
4	10 – 13 OCT 2025	FRIDAY	£499	£86 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£36

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

The Diplomat Hotel Fonmon Castle Tredegar House