Nice place to visit, plenty of space to roam with lovely views from the walks. Costs £5 to park if you are not a member of the National Trust or other various organisations. Friendly, helpful staff.

This was a lovely day out. Access to the main house and dining area is paid, but the car park is only £5:and there are beautiful grounds to explore, three circular walks, deer, and a castle. Lots of picnic tables. A dry day activity.

Lovely day out but need a dry day to benefit from the lovely walks and countryside. £5 parking charge and £11 for the house. You’re able to wander around the house yourself, but worth joining the tour if it’s running on the days you’re there (check their website) as you find out more about the history of the house and people who have lived there. Unfortunately you have to pay to access the cafe which is located in the house, but there is a takeaway cafe in the car park, along with toilets. It would have been nicer if more of the house was furnished, but I realise this all takes money, so hopefully the more people visit then more of the house can be restored and opened to the public. Friendly staff.

A beautiful National Trust estate to visit. The grounds are wonderful to walk around. Take a walk to the ruined but absolutely fantastic castle, and you'll have stunning 360°views of the surrounding countryside from the walkable battlements. Back down to the main house, you can take a walk around the rooms. It's only two floors and not much to see, but it's still grand in places. The National Trust always do a good cup of tea and cakes in their cafes. We had ours watching the deer herd, taking an afternoon nap after eating outside. Toilets on site. Disabled access. Parking for non NT members £5. Worthwhile joining the National Trust if you like visiting Country Houses/castles and Estates. It pays for itself over the year as entry fees can be expensive. A lovely visit and well worth a visit.

2nd visit. Still awesome. Cafe, gardens,history, starts at Newton House and then walk on to the castle. Haunted history at the house. Also visited the historic rooms of interest. Brilliant.

The gardens at the back of the house were small but well kept. There was a ha ha then open grassland with deer. At the front of the house, there were long horned white cattle grazing. The staff were knowledgeable. There was a cafe in the house and a takeaway cafe outside. I had taken my own food so used the table and benches by the car park. I walked up to the castle about 30mins walk. There are lots of steps up to the towers and walkways. Somehow I managed to take a different way back . It would be helpful if there are signs showing which way to the carpark after leaving the castle. At one stage ,in the dip ,neither the castle nor the house or Car park can be seen. The toilets are near the takeaway cafe. Only 3 ,so expect to queue. There are more toilets in the house downstairs.

Beautiful parkland, House & garden. Easily spend all day here. If quiet enough you can see plenty of deer in the deer park which is pretty cool. Cafes, ice cream shop, shop & book shop all lovely too.

Took our dogs here for a quick stop and rendered to staying a couple of hours. Very dog friendly, with wonderful walks all around the house and woods. Will return to do more. Staff were enthusiastic, friendly and informed which really made a difference. Great food and drinks. Recommended.

What a lovely day out we have just had myself, my husband and our Flatcoated retriever Willis.. Started with a gorgeous walk to the castle where after a climb to the top of the tower you are rewarded with the most spectacular views. Then we went to the house where we were even allowed to take Willis into the house( ground floor and basement only). This was a rare treat and he thoroughly enjoyed his new experience. We were treated to a little talk about the history and the pictures by a really lovely and friendly lady . Shout out to her for being so friendly and also making a fuss of Willis. Ended the outing with a walk around the grounds. All in all a fantastic way to spend a lovely sunny day in late September. Thanks to all the staff we met

Returning from our wedding anniversary weekend away, we called in at Newton House. We wanted to visit the house and gardens this time and see the latest exhibitions of artwork and geology items. The house is charming, bustling with life, and knowledgeable volunteers on hand for more information about the house. One such volunteer showed us a "ghost" picture that is hanging on a wall on the stairs. At first, we could only see three people, but he asked us to stand on a certain step and with it being a sunny day, we could make the "third child". Move a little way, and she vanishes. We walked closer to the picture and looked up, but we could not see anything. We looked around the exhibitions, with the artwork revealing some of the history of the estate and also what items had been recovered during renovation works. A real glimpse into the past. Considering the size of the estate, the garden is small but neatly laid out, with views down the valley and Paxtons Tower on the horizon. From the house, we walked to the castle, where we saw swathes of bluebells and garlic in the woods. The views from the castle were magnificent, just as they were last year when we visited with our family. We did notice that the Gnome village had received a new coat of paint, which made it stand out. Although the carparks were full, we were not aware of the masses of people. With so many walks and lots to see, we had a relatively quiet time to ourselves. Yes, we met walkers, but they were small in numbers. For a day where you want to relax and reflect, this is definitely worth a visit. I would say the estate has an artistic appeal about it, from the trees to the rolling landscape. I believe Capability Brown had a hand in its design, which is evident whenever we visit properties that he designed and built. One note of caution is the satnav. Using Satnav, we arrived at a huge carpark, which may have been a former entrance to the estate and is a short drive from the main road. You will need to drive up through the village, and turn right along a narrow lane, leading to the house.

Lovely grounds to walk, the house on the outside is impressive but the inside is a little plain and not as large as it looks. Walking to the castle is worth it, some hilly areas but an easy walk.

Beautiful Ground, Love Walk Around Deer Park As That My Favourite Place To Photograph The Majestic Fallow Deer. The House Is Beautiful And Love Buying A Coffee And Sit In Back Garden. The Staff Are Lovely, Plus Watching The Sunset Up Castle Is Outstanding!!

The house looks good from the outside but not a lot to it inside,it's not very big inside , I found the servents area in the basement to be the most interesting, the ground floor and basement are both dog friendly which is usual and a very good thing, only a small garden to the rear as it's mostly parklands, a good cafe, staff were friendly,

Whilst the house doesn't have all the original furnishings it does have some very interesting features. One of the room guides showed me a couple of paintings that had hidden faces in and the mummified cat is quite macabre. All of the staff and volunteers where exceptionally helpful and friendly

Stunning ruins with incredible views of the valley all around you. Not only do you get to witness the breathtaking scenery from up high, but you also get to travel down below into the caves! Take lots of care while you're here, as the only staff on site is down at the ticket hut. When you're up on the cliffs or down in the caves, you have to look out for yourself and be very careful. Some of the steps in the cave are slippery and the ceiling can be low in places, plus it's very dark so bringing your own lighting is essential. The cafe and giftshop by the car park was lovely, we very much enjoyed the cakes there.

Fascinating Castle to visit. The ruins are not as good as others we have visited but the tunnels and cave are certainly unique and worth the visit. As well great views and a good walk around the base of the cliff there were cave spiders and Herald moth to be seen below the castle.

Brilliant castle, we visited it on purpose way along the Beacons Way walk, from the Black mountains Quarry carpark which was very beautiful but there are closer carparks if you don't want to walk that far. It is a great castle to visit, kids could run around in there for ages. There's like nice walkways and views too and the best part is the amazing cafe at the entrance! Great teas, coffees, cakes and I'm pretty sure they do food too. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Absolutely beautiful place. The walk around the castle is stunning, the vuews are to die for. The homemade dishes and cake are spectacular. If you are in a group, order food first and then come back to it ready for eating. It has its own chapel for weddings. The barn is a superb place to hold a wedding feast too. x

Lovely ruins with great 360° views. What makes it truly unique is the cave system underneath but this isn't lit so don't forget to bring a torch with you. There's also no facilities at the castle so if you have younger children make sure they've gone to the toilet before heading up.

Nice castle on top of a hill. The views from there are so beautiful and is very peaceful. The only dowside is the price, £7 per adult is quite high to the some ruins

So so beautiful!! Popped here this afternoon no walking gear I may add and it was stunning the roads to the castle are very tight and narrow but it’s so worth it. There’s a decent sized car park and a cafe at the bottom. Lovely walk up I did with my dog as its dog friendly and only £7 entry for an adult well worth it for the castle and the beautiful views

Dinefwr Castle (Welsh: Castell Dinefwr; also known as Old Dynevor Castle) is a ruined castle overlooking the River Towy near the town of Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It lies on a ridge on the northern bank of the Towy, with a steep drop of one hundred feet to the river. Dinefwr was the chief seat of the Dinefwr dynasty of the Kingdom of Deheubarth. The castle is a Grade I listed building. The present castle is entered via a fortified entrance protected by a restored length of battlement. The short path from the car park gives an extensive view of the Towy Valley. The door admits the visitor to the main space enclosed by the walls, from which there are several stairs to the main battlements and towers. A narrow spiral staircase leads to a high tower, which gives extensive views of the deer park to the north and the Towy valley to the south and west. The castle keep is entered via the cellar at its base, but access to the circular walkway at the top can only be made via the battlement walk. Details such as the well and several garderobes are visible in the structure. There is a path around the base of the main structure to the north. The castle is now partially owned by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (who do not charge for entry) and is managed by Cadw but lies within Dinefwr Park, which is owned by the National Trust. Visitors who wish to see the castle and are driving there, may park in the town and walk up to the Castle using the free Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales access route. If visitors walk or park in the National Trust site and are not National Trust, Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales or Cadw members there is a site entrance charge. There is a small free car park near the castle for disabled badge holders, but it can only be reached by a rough track through a field. Permission can be gained at the National Trust office to drive over the field up to the castle, weather, and conditions permitting.

It was raining, when we went. Despite the weather, and our squelching boots, this place was an absolute treat to find. Perched on the very top of a forest-covered hill, Dinefwr offers beautiful views (even through the rain!) for miles around. The castle is in fantastic condition, you can climb to every tower and turret, and every room is helpfully labelled for the curious traveller. It only costs £5 to park your car, and that's it! To top it off, the woods around the castle are magnificent. Thick enough to shield from the rain, nearly every tree is covered in moss and lichen, surrounding you in blissful green silence. 10/10, would go again just for the woods alone!

A good size car park with a lovely area for walking, with additional routes beyond the park. We had a small trek up to the castle which offered some stunning views across the valleys. We took the longer route round to the house through the ancient woodland and I'm sure in spring it would look stunning with the Bluebells in bloom. The house was charming and had lots of stories to be told. And a big thank you to Nigel for his knowledge on the house, he took my friend and I around to show us some interesting details held within the structure of the building and paintings. It was a true pleasure. We had a lovely lunch in the café which was clean and tidy. It will be a place I will visit again.

Well worth coming here just for the absolutely stunning views in all directions. Breathtaking. The castle is ruined but there are ramparts and tunnels to explore. It really captures the imagination. The climb to the tower is not for the faint-hearted! Lovely little circular walk, takes one hour. You won’t regret fitting this walk in.

Amazing castle hard to believe something this good is free to visit, it's a long uphill walk from the carpark through some old woods but definitely worth it, whole site is dog friendly, you can walk all around the tip of the walls and there are some amazing views,

Fantastic. £5 to park. Get access to the estate, castle, woods and deer park. Lots of walking. Super beautiful, big trees, open meadows, well worth a visit. Separate price for the house. Has loos and a cafe too!

Excellent small castle with stunning views. The walls and towers are all climbable and give amazing views of the surrounding countryside.

Went on a mild Monday morning to avoid a crowd. Great little spot with an immense view! Be prepared to dodge the sheep poo everywhere. Informative signs on the castles history too. 😁

Well sign-posted, free entry and plenty of free parking. Bit of a climb but nothing terrible. We were expecting a small ruin but there's a surprising amount of castle still standing. 4 or 5 information boards. We spent 2 hours here. You can see Paxton's Tower on the hill opposite so we went and saw that too.

This castle has seen better days, but you really can imagine the history here. The ruins are a short albeit vertical climb from the small (free) parking lot. There are beautiful views of the countryside. This is definitely worth the stop for a short hike.

Surprising amount of ruins to explore once you get to the top. Free car park next to bridge and free to enter. No facilities of any kind on site. Great views from the castle. Atmospheric place.

Great views and lots of information boards regarding it's history.

Ruined for centuries but atmospheric and interesting remains are fun to explore while giving fantastic views over the valley where the meandering Towy staggers its way between Carnarvon and Llandeilo

Beautiful castle, well preserved with amazing views. Great coastal walk nearby too

I had the chicken with Alice with green beans and partner had gammon and I got to say wow: good pub grub and great prices xx if you visit here come and try this place

A very good range of vegan options. Reasonably priced. A proper locals pub. Allows dogs Has a small concrete beer garden

Great vegan menu. Had shikken tikka one of the best I’ve had. Service is brilliant. Good pub

An okay place. I ate the fish pie. It was mediocre. However, the food and drink was affordable. The menus could be clearer. I came across three different boards with three different menus. One board was titled vegan but had no vegan food. It was a bit strange.

Really good food, very tasty and so reasonably priced. Great staff at the venue, lovely atmosphere, gets quite busy at certain times. Recommended

Excellent food and friendly staff, would recommend. We had a great meal here and would not hesitate to call again.

Such a lovely experience here - really friendly and welcoming, and great food with huge portions! The chicken, bacon and leek pie came with a massive amount of peas and chips, gorgeous buttery pastry and generous amounts of meat in the filling, just what I needed... Really appreciated some suggestions on where to walk and explore nearby as well, staff were very kind and thoughtful to talk to us about where we could get to without a car. Definitely a great choice to pop in to for dinner (not open every day, and not for lunch so check the opening hours!) and bring your appetite!

Great little find. We were in Llandeilo and hungry and spotted this place and glad we did. The food and service were excellent. From our Whitebait and Calamari starters to our Steak and Chicken breast mains - everything was well cooked, tasty and well presented . All 3 staff we met were friendly, welcoming and just great. Would return and recommend.

Nice tasty food and large size meals. Great value for money and very friendly staff. Cannot fault and will return.

We came in two nights in a row... I don't think you can get higher praise than that. Would have been 3 nights in a row but sadly we return home tomorrow so no more tiramisu for me 😭😭😭 First night we had starters plus lamb shank and a burger.... The chef is exceptional as everything was cooked and presented perfect and lamb especially melted softly off the bone. We shared a tiramisu which was absolutely the best we've eaten and I think the reason is that they have even taken the time to flavour the cream. Usually, in this dessert you get a lot of cream but it's all plain and a bit dull but each spoonful of the tasty, airy cream was mouthwatering. Day 2: lamb shank 2.0 and a ribeye. Lots of reviews saying the steak is brilliant and they are completely correct. The lamb was cooked to perfection again and the little dog was delighted to get the 🦴 at home (she's munching away while I write this). She said it was the top bone she's ever eaten so well done the chef😁 Tonight we had a tiramisu EACH as sharing was not an option knowing how good they were. The ladies are really welcoming, sweet and friendly - they run a good bar and see to you at the tables as well. It's really nice that the chef comes out to check on the food now and then: he seems a top bloke. Wish this was our local 🧞‍♀️ Thanks everyone and hope to see you again.

It was newly opened for food, so we popped in for a try. It was amazing. Lovely atmosphere with a log fire 🔥 Already going back for more. Thank you so much for making us feel welcome. Can't wait.

Went there tonight after reading the reviews. Didn't disappoint. Ten people in our group and it is rare that we are ALL happy with our food but tonight was one of those occasions. Absolutely fantastic food and service. Steaks, pasta, gammon, lamb shanks, burger..... all delicious. And reasonable prices. 100% recommend 😊

Dropped in for our evening meal by chance. So glad we did. I had the special which was venison stew with dumplings served with freshly cooked veg and mashed new potatoes with garlic and my husband had 8oz burger which was served with onion rings salad chips and coleslaw. The venison stew was to die for. The taste was fabulous so much so that i can honestly say if you were full you would still want to finish this meal. The veggies were cooked to perfection. My husband’s burger was perfect and so very tasty. Price for two high quality meals and two alcoholic drinks was very reasonable. All in all fabulous food, great service and a great atmosphere.

The absolute BEST food! There were 6 of us and we had our appetizers within 10 mins and main course shortly thereafter. For appetizers, we had the Italian meatballs, and calamari, and creamy mushrooms. And for main course, we had spaghetti carbonara, lamb shanks, chicken with a cream sauce, and the beef burger. We are hoping to go again before we leave Wales next week!