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Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire

Dinefwr Deer Lodge

The garden at Dinefwr Deer Lodge, Carmarthenshire
The garden at Dinefwr Deer Lodge, Carmarthenshire | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The bed within the open-plan living room at Dinefwr Deer Lodge, Carmarthenshire
Dinefwr Castle, on the Dinefwr estate, Carmarthenshire

Dinefwr Deer Lodge

A bolt-hole for two, in the heart of estate parkland and a National Nature Reserve.

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The bed within the open-plan living room at Dinefwr Deer Lodge, Carmarthenshire
Dinefwr Castle, on the Dinefwr estate, Carmarthenshire
The garden at Dinefwr Deer Lodge, Carmarthenshire
The open-plan living room at Dinefwr Deer Lodge, Carmarthenshire
The sitting area within the open-plan living room at Dinefwr Deer Lodge, Carmarthenshire
The dining area within the open-plan living room at Dinefwr Deer Lodge, Carmarthenshire
The kitchen at Dinefwr Deer Lodge, Carmarthenshire
The shower room at Dinefwr Deer Lodge, Carmarthenshire
The area surrounding Dinefwr Deer Lodge, Carmarthenshire
The area surrounding Dinefwr Deer Lodge, Carmarthenshire
The exterior of Dinefwr Deer Lodge, Carmarthenshire
The area surrounding Dinefwr Deer Lodge, Carmarthenshire

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A bolt-hole for two, in the heart of estate parkland and a National Nature Reserve.

  • Guests

    2

    Bedrooms

    1

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    2

    Reference

    013046

    Dinefwr Deer Lodge is a simple stone building on the Dinefwr Estate with lots of character and comfortable, cosy touches. The rear opens onto a lawn edged by a stream, with a view of the 18th-century deer park.

    The front door leads into an open-plan, high-ceilinged room with exposed beams and rough local stonework. There’s a traditional carved oak bed, dining table and chairs, and comfortable places to relax by the wood burner. A door leads to the kitchen and shower-room.

    There’s lots to discover on the estate. A path close to the Lodge will lead you to a ruined 12th-century castle perched on a hilltop. You’ll have free entry to Newton House, a grade II-listed manor house and garden, with a café and second-hand book shop. You can follow a walk designed by Capability Brown in 1775, and other paths invite you to explore varied landscapes from flower-rich hay meadows to dense woodlands, bog woods and wet meadows. The estate is protected as a National Nature Reserve and is home to otters, polecats, voles, fallow deer and badgers.

    The award-winning market town of Llandeilo is a mile away.

    Deer stalking takes place in the park between 1st August and 31st March, so please don’t enter the park between 5pm and 10am in the summer months and 3pm and 10am in the winter months. It is important to follow all signs and guidance provided.

    • Wi-Fi, not available
    • Garden, available
    • EV charging, not available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, not available
    • Tumble dryer, available
    • BBQ, not available
    • Cot & high chair, not available

Book together...

There are four cottages on the Dinefwr estate, which can be booked together to host a group of up to 24 guests. Cariad Cottage is behind Dinefwr Home Farm.

An aerial view of Dinefwr Home Farm, Carmarthenshire

Dinefwr Home Farm 

A traditional farmhouse with wooden floors and a log burner on the beautiful Dinefwr Park. Sleeps 12, dog friendly.

The exterior of Cariad Cottage, Carmarthenshire

Cariad Cottage 

A cosy cottage with enclosed garden at Dinefwr. Sleeps two, dog friendly.

An aerial view of Penparc, Carmarthenshire

Penparc 

Penparc overlooks the valley at Dinefwr and is a great base for exploring the Welsh countryside. Sleeps eight, dog friendly.

The garden at Dinefwr Deer Lodge, Carmarthenshire

Dinefwr Deer Lodge 

A bolt-hole tucked away on the Dinefwr estate parkland. Sleeps two, dog friendly.

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Newton House, Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire
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Dinefwr 

Historic Newton House surrounded by a National Nature Reserve and 18th century landscape Deer Park.

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A herd of fallow deer standing on grass in parkland at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire, with trees on rising ground to both sides, and in the background
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Explore the parkland at Dinefwr 

Take a stroll through Dinefwr Park near Llandeilo, a stunning 800-acre estate where you can spot a variety of wildlife and some of the oldest trees in Britain.

View of Newton House, Dinefwr
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Visiting Newton House at Dinefwr 

Nestled in Dinefwr’s parkland near Llandeilo, Newton House is a relaxed and informal Welsh country house. A visit here incorporates both the historic and the contemporary.

Visitors with dogs in Newton House
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Visiting Dinefwr with your dog 

Enjoy a day out with your dog at Dinefwr. Dogs are welcome all year round and there are plenty of places to explore.

A herd of fallow deer standing on grass in parkland at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire, with trees on rising ground to both sides, and in the background
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Dinefwr Park wildlife walk 

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This circular walk through historic parkland offers a wealth of wildlife, including the fallow deer herd, plus a medieval castle and 17th-century mansion.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 3 (km: 4.8)

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