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Laugharne (pronounced ‘ Larn’)
Park is one of those rare places which at once inspires
you with its beauty and at the same time fills you with
a feeling of well-being. Which makes it the perfect spot
for taking a break from the modern pace of life. |
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 From
the heights of Laugharne Park,
you can see across the wide, sparkling
sweep of the River Taf estuary, over part
of the magnificent Bay of Carmarthen
and right the way to the North Devon
coast, some 30 miles away.
Below you stretches the green, shady
glades of Milk Wood – made famous in
the legendary works of one of Wales’
most noteable sons, Dylan Thomas.
And all about you are wide open spaces, with a chorus of birdsong
reassuring you that all’s right with the world.
Here, where sea birds abound as the tides ebb and flow, the Gulf
Stream ensures a mild winter and an early Spring, so you’ll
find local hedgerows and cliffs alive with colour when other parts
of the UK are still in the grip of winter.
Each season has its own charm at Laugharne. So much so that Dylan,
originally from Swansea, wrote of Laugharne ‘Came one day for
the day, and never left. Got off the bus and forgot to get on again.’
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Laugharne
Park Resort
Originally an Iron Age settlement, but more recently a country house
and estate in the 18th century, Laugharne Park’s 40 acres have
been thoughtfully developed into a luxury holiday resort in what
must be one of the U.K.’s most outstanding locations.
Thanks to the Severn Bridges and the M4, with linking dual carriageways
all the way to St. Clears, the journey to Laugharne is very straightforward,
yet the park and village are deep in the heart of completely unspoilt
countryside.
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Laugharne Park
offers every comfort and convenience, with an enviable
range of facilities in and around the 18th century clubhouse,
including: |
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- Heated indoor swimming pool
- Sauna, whirlpool spa bath, gymnasium
- Beauty and Health Centre
- Caitlin’s Restaurant, serving bar snacks,
a la carte and table d’hote delicious meals
all day
- Nightly cabaret and entertainment in the private
members’ lounge
- Bar
- Two outdoor tennis courts
- Giant chess set
- Children’s adventure playground
- Crazy golf
- Games room
- Laundry facilities
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Accomodation
 The
luxury accommodation at Laugharne Park consists of
a choice of studios, one bed, two bed and three bed
lodges. As with all Seasons resorts, all units are
fully equipped for self-catering, including fitted
kitchens, bed linen, towels, glassware, cooking utensils,
crockery, cutlery and a wide range of kitchen appliances.
Radio/cassette/CD players, televisions and VCR/DVD players are supplied
for your entertainment. Some of the larger lodges provide either
washing machines or dishwashers. |
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Exploring
the area
Originally founded as a Roman station prior to the Norman Conquest,
Laugharne and Malmesbury in Wiltshire are the only two towns that
have kept their ancient charter, granted by Guy de Brian in the early
14th century. |
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 On
the seashore stands the ruins of a medieval castle said
to have been built in the 12th century on the site of
a Roman fort. The town hall dates from 1745 and is surmounted
by a white tower and a belfry, now being restored.
The surrounding Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire countryside offers
marvellous opportunities for walking, horse riding, fishing, golf
and there are many historic castles and museums, as well as lots
of attractions, guaranteed to entertain every member of the family.
Children are particularly well catered for in this respect, with
Oakwood – Wales’ premier holiday attraction, Folly Farm
and Groveland Leisure Park, to name but a few.
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