About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Fox and Hounds in Carmarthen offers family rooms with private bathrooms, featuring modern amenities such as free WiFi, streaming services, and soundproofing. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and complimentary toiletries. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving local cuisine with halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The restaurant offers lunch and dinner, alongside breakfast with a full English or Irish selection and vegetarian options. Leisure Facilities: The property features a bar, coffee shop, and outdoor seating area. Evening entertainment includes live music, while free on-site private parking and an electric vehicle charging station cater to all travellers. Prime Location: Located 108 km from Cardiff Airport, The Fox and Hounds is near attractions such as Carmarthen Castle (11 km) and Llansteffan Castle (12 km). Guests appreciate the attentive staff, room cleanliness, and delicious breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • D
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Homely, clean with a modern finish. The on site restaurant was exceptional, gourmet food at a reasonable price “I recommend the loaded fries!”
  • Meirion
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Welcoming and friendly staff at this family run pub/ restaurant with smart, spotless , comfortable rooms. A real treat for us! Excellent value for money.
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Rooms were clean, comfortable and modern. Food was excellent, staff were friendly.
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We liked this pub because it was family run and everyone was very friendly and looked after us. The location was ideal and both the breakfast and our dinners were good.
  • Debbie
    Australia Australia
    We loved the breakfast and the location was a perfect place to make as a base in the middle of Wales.
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Decent location as very accessible from the A48/tail end of M4. Good size car park which was good for me with a large van. Check in was very easy and accommodating as I turned up reasonable late at 9pm. Rooms seem recently re-done which is nice....
  • Oliver
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really friendly staff, good food and an excellent room that appeared newly fitted out (we think all of them were).
  • Oconnor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    bed was extremely comfy, dinner and breakfast was amazing. staff were very welcoming and helpful.
  • Anuj
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Recently refurbished room, very clean and tidy. Taking 1 star away in cleaning because found the restaurant cutlery not very clean. Staff is polite and courteous.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was clean and tidy, food was amazing, and staff were very friendly. Beds were comfy and great time had.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Gareth

9.8
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Gareth
A family run Bed & Breakfast located in a small village known for its rugby connections, just off the A40. The Fox and Hounds Inn Bancyfelin is just 6 miles away from the Roman town of Carmarthen, while Folly Farm and other Pembrokeshire attractions are a minimum of 12 miles away. There is free Wi-Fi and parking available. There are six rooms to choose from at The Fox and Hounds Inn B&B. Each room has a smart TV, hairdryer & tea and coffee facilities. All rooms are en suite. Breakfast is served each morning between 7:30am and 9am. If, in the case of leaving the premises before breakfast, on your arrival we can organise a filled sandwich for you to take with you the following morning. The lounge bar and restaurant serve a variety of classic pub dishes as well as our unique mixed grill and range of burgers.
Immerse yourself in the tranquil charm of Bancyfelin and make the Fox & Hounds your home away from home. We are excited to announce that we're expanding our offerings to include on-site accommodation. Currently under renovation, our rooms are being carefully designed and furnished to provide a comfortable and relaxing stay to all our guests. Embark on a unique stay experience with us, right in the heart of Carmarthenshire. Enjoy the comforting warmth of our hospitality, delight in our local cuisine, and now, rest and rejuvenate in our cosy, well-appointed rooms. Whether you are passing through, visiting the area, or part of our cherished local community, our doors will soon be open for you to stay with us. Our rooms are expected to open for bookings in August. We're taking great care to ensure every detail is attended to, and each room offers a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring or simply enjoying the unique atmosphere of our pub and restaurant. As we eagerly anticipate unveiling our refurbished accommodations, we assure you that pictures and room details will be available at the time of opening. This will help you choose the perfect room that suits your needs and aesthetic preferences. By choosing to stay with us at Fox & Hounds, you will not only be securing a delightful accommodation but will also find yourself at the doorstep of a variety of local attractions. From the hustle and bustle of the Carmarthen market town, the natural beauty of Pembrokeshire, to the exciting events at the Carmarthenshire Showground, there's something for everyone to explore and enjoy.
Languages spoken: Welsh,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Fox and Hounds
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 17:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Whether you are passing through, visiting the area, or part of our cherished local community, our doors are now open for you to stay with us. Located conveniently just off the A40 between Carmarthen & St Clears, you will find us in the village of Bancyfelin, known for its rugby connections.

We have a large car park, with electric car charging facilities due in early 2024.

Renovated in summer 2023, each room has 40inch flat-screen TV, hair dryer, tea & coffee making facilities & free wi-fi. All rooms are en-suite.

Full Welsh breakfast is included in the room rate and is served daily between the hours of 7.30am & 9am. The bar & restaurant areas serve a variety of dishes including pub favourites, Sunday roasts & a good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Check in is available from 5pm until 10pm daily. Check out is at 10am daily.

Please inform The Fox and Hounds in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.