Twixmas.
It’s a humorous time of 12 months. It’s that week between Christmas Day and New Yr’s Day.
Every year I image that week to be cosy and festive. I plan to spend time with family members and calm down with my household.
I image cosy days watching movies by the fireplace, household walks within the snow and I think about my husband and I ingesting wine whereas the youngsters play merrily (however quietly) with their new toys.
In fact, it by no means works out like this!
By the point December twenty sixth rolls round we’ve watched each Christmas movie ever made. It by no means snows, in truth, it’s not often even very chilly so it doesn’t really feel notably festive exterior. The home is filled with Christmas litter and we’re driving one another loopy with an excessive amount of time indoors.
To be fairly sincere, we’re all simply counting down the times till we are able to return to highschool/work/nursery and normality and start these wholesome intentions for the New Yr!
Yep, Twixmas at residence is rarely nice and that’s why we made it a household precedence to get away proper after Christmas.
This 12 months we went to Tenerife for Christmas however the 12 months earlier than we went to Dylan Coastal Resort in Carmarthenshire, Wales.
And that’s what I wish to let you know about at this time, our household break to Dylan Coastal Resort.
Luxurious Lodges at Dylan Coastal Resort and Milk Wooden Home Spa in Carmarthenshire, Wales
Located in Laughame on the Taf Estuary on the border of the Brecon Beacons in Carmarthenshire, South West Wales, Dylan Coastal Resort is a group of luxurious self-catering lodges.
There are a number of lodges accessible and the luxurious spa is a large attraction for anybody wishing to remain right here.
The resort underwent an enormous £20 million redevelopment a couple of years in the past and you’ll really feel this funding in each element.
We stayed in Glan y Mor, a spacious lodge with three double bedrooms, a non-public sizzling tub and uninterrupted views throughout the estuary. It was idyllic!
It was one of many largest vacation properties we’ve ever stayed in and it was so spacious and nicely laid out that it felt monumental.
A big entrance and an enormous utility room close to the entrance door made simply strolling into the lodge really feel like getting into a peaceable retreat. All too typically, vacation properties overlook in regards to the little particulars like the place you’ll hold your moist coats or retailer your muddy boots and it simply turns into chaos close to the entrance door!
The principle dwelling space was an open-plan and sociable area with the kitchen, eating space and dwelling area in a single. It was spacious and trendy however nonetheless felt cosy and welcoming, in addition to being a extremely sensible area for a younger household like us.
There was a big twin room and a good-sized double which had been each subsequent to a big household lavatory.
On the different aspect of the lodge was an enormous master suite with a big en-suite and a balcony.
The one-story lodge was a dream. I’d all the time thought I wouldn’t wish to dwell in a bungalow however this made me rethink!
There was a big deck exterior which we didn’t get a lot use out of with it being chilly, however we did get loads of use out of the recent tub!
The recent tub was an enormous bonus for us, particularly with three energetic kids. As quickly because the phrases, ‘I’m bored!’ escaped from their lips we’d get them straight into the recent tub for an hour. It’s an prompt boredom buster and rapidly tires youngsters out.
My absolute favorite factor in regards to the lodge was these monumental home windows looking throughout the estuary. The view modified dramatically because the day progressed and I might have fortunately sat right here studying my e-book and watching the clouds roll throughout the sky all day.
The Milk Wooden Spa
Dylan Coastal Resort’s Milk Wooden Spa is a motive to go to the resort alone.
Wow, what a spa. And what a swimming pool!
The Milk Wooden Spa is so beautiful and splendid. We had been really actually fortunate to go to throughout Covid restrictions whenever you needed to e-book a 2-hour time slot to go to the swimming pool or health club and it was so quiet.
The big swimming pool with flooring to ceiling home windows was such a deal with. There’s additionally an indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy infinity pool which was delightfully sizzling and magical to sit down within the bubbles whereas feeling the chilly outside air in your pores and skin.
Milk Wooden Bar and Kitchen
There’s additionally the Milk Wooden Bar and Kitchen above the spa which is gorgeous. If we’d been visiting with out younger kids I’m positive we’d have spent quite a lot of time in right here!
Sadly for us, dinner serving didn’t start till it was too late for the youngsters however we did have a couple of drinks in right here after our every day afternoon swim.
Are kids welcome at Dylan Coastal Resort?
Sure, kids are very welcome and our three youngsters liked it!
However I’d say that the resort caters to adults first and welcomes kids second.
The resort is lush and complicated so that you gained’t discover any kids’s entertainers round right here! There’s a park, the swimming pool, woodland and close by seashore to maintain youngsters entertained. However, when the climate is chilly and raining, chances are you’ll discover your kids are in search of a little bit of leisure so it’s positively value noting some native points of interest for days out!
Issues to do close to Dylan Coastal Resort
If, like us, you resolve to remain for every week, you’ll wish to get out and discover some issues on provide round Dylan Coastal Resort. In case you’re simply staying for a weekend then I actually wouldn’t fear an excessive amount of about planning actions. I’d fortunately spend a complete weekend within the resort with a couple of little walks right down to the estuary!
Laugharne Citadel
Laugharne Citadel is a brief stroll from Dylan Coastal Resort. It’s situated on the sting of the estuary and it’s nicely value a stroll right down to see the mediaeval stays.
Dylan Thomas Boathouse Writing Shed
The poet, Dylan Thomas, is Laugharne’s most well-known resident and you’ll stroll right down to what was his writing shed. In all honesty, there’s not an terrible lot to see on the Dylan Thomas Boathouse nevertheless it’s fascinating to go to and value going contemplating it’s so near the resort. It’s a reasonably spot and there’s additionally a tea room the place you’ll be able to get pleasure from a cuppa and benefit from the view.
Stroll round Laugharne, the Taf Estuary and the forest
Be sure to have a stroll by means of the forest and right down to the Taf Estuary throughout your keep. The village of Laugharne can also be actually fairly.
Tenby
Tenby is a few 35 minute drive from Dylan Coastal Resort so it’s nicely value a go to. Tenby is likely one of the prettiest seaside cities in Wales with a beautiful seashore and plenty of little retailers, pubs, cafes and eating places to discover.
Pendine Sands
Pendine Sands is a 15 minute drive away and is the proper place to blow away the cobwebs. The 7-mile seashore stretches alongside the coast with golden sand and crashing waves. It’s extra of a strolling seashore than a sunbathing seashore nevertheless it’s beautiful always of the 12 months.
Pendine Sands has a wealthy historical past, it was the positioning of many land velocity report makes an attempt within the Twenties and Thirties, together with the well-known try by Malcolm Campbell, who reached a velocity of 174.8 mph in his automotive “Bluebird” in 1924. There’s a museum devoted to this historical past and guests can nonetheless see the concrete begin ramp utilized by the velocity report breakers.
The seashore can also be residence to the “Pendine Sands Race Monitor” which hosts a number of automotive and bike occasions all year long, and attracts many guests.
Pendine Sands is simple to succeed in by automotive and there’s a giant automotive park subsequent to the seashore. Additionally it is served by native bus companies from close by cities and villages. Guests needs to be conscious that there isn’t a lifeguard service on the seashore, and that guests needs to be cautious when swimming and take care when the tide is coming in.
Wiseman’s Bridge
One other beautiful seashore with a preferred pub on the seashore that’s nice for a hearty pub lunch. There’s a coastal path and a tunnel from right here that leads you to Saundersfoot Seashore so it’s a enjoyable stroll. It’s a few 30 minute drive from the resort.
Saundersfoot Seashore
An absolute stunner of a seashore. Don’t let my Saundersfoot Seashore images idiot you, it actually is gorgeous! We visited on a moist and gloomy day however even then it had a beautiful vibe. It was stuffed with households gathering for a stroll or a recreation of bat and ball. Children had been constructing sand castles and canines had been going wild. It was a beautiful ambiance and I extremely suggest visiting!
Different locations to go to are the Nationwide Botanic Gardens and the Blue Lagoon waterpark. We didn’t make it to both of those locations however we’ll subsequent time!
Luxurious Lodges at Dylan Coastal Resort Evaluate
General, we LOVED our keep at Luxurious Lodges at Dylan Coastal Resort. It was beautiful to have a soothing and splendid vacation that was additionally appropriate for our younger household. The spacious lodge, our personal sizzling tub, the unbelievable swimming pool and all the luxurious particulars made it a extremely particular expertise. There’s additionally tons to do within the space to maintain everybody entertained.
I extremely suggest this resort to:
- {Couples} wanting a romantic and enjoyable weekend
- A ‘ladies journey’ for a spa weekend
- Massive households
