This site is in a wonderful position close to the entrance to the country park. We particularly loved the traffic free cycling on cycle route 4 which runs along the coast in both directions from the site. There are places to stop for tea and wonderful views. Llanelli is a bit run down but we liked Carmarthen. Avoid Carmarthen on Mondays as the independent shops and cafes are closed. It would be worth checking if this applies to other towns too. We enjoyed a day at the Mumbles from where we hired bikes to cycle on the cycle path around the bay to Swansea marina. We also drove to Tenby which was a lovely town although worth avoiding at the weekends as it was very busy when we visited. Dinefwr, a National Trust house and park land, is about an hour’s drive away but we felt it was worth the journey. If you are reasonably fit make sure you visit the castle in the grounds for wonderful views. The beach at Pembrey is ideal for surfing and body boarding but we didn’t see anywhere to buy or hire boards in the country park. There isn’t a pub within walking distance of the site although there is a cafe in the country park which we didn’t try. Pembrey is close by and has some pubs. We enjoyed the Ship Aground which was quite lively when we visited. We found the milk and bakery vans which visited the site very handy and there is a small onsite shop if you need it.