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Emlyn Arms, Llanarthne

Land size
0.33 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • UN-OPPOSED FREEHOLD VILLAGE PUB WITH SUBSTANTIAL ACCOMMODATION AND RESIDENTIAL/DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL-STP.
  • RETIREMENT SALE. FREE OF TIE. FOR SALE AS A GOING CONCERN.
  • IMMACULATE VERY WELL PRESENTED ACCOMMODATION.
  • COUNTRY PUB WITH BAR LOUNGE/RESTAURANT/FUNCTION ROOM SET IN JUST OVER A THIRD OF AN ACRE
  • 2 EN-SUITE LETTING BEDROOMS. 3/4 BEDROOMED OWNERS LIVING ACCOMMODATION.
  • AMIDST BEAUTIFUL TYWI RIVER VALLEY.
  • PATRONS CAR PARK AND LAWNED BEER GARDEN AT REAR.
  • MIDWAY CARMARTHEN AND LLANDEILO.
  • 180 METRES FROM TYWI VALLEY CYCLE PATH.
  • COMPLETELY REFURBISHED, UPDATED AND EXTENDED SINCE 2007.

Description

A delightfully situated long established, immaculate very well presented and maintained DOUBLE FRONTED PUBLIC HOUSE with attractive part stone elevations offering a Lounge Bar, Restaurant/Function Room with table covers for upto 90 persons, 2 purpose built En-suite double Letting Bedrooms together with 3/4 BEDROOMED OWNERS LIVING ACCOMMODATION at first floor level that has been completely refurbished and updated by the vendor since 2007 to include an extension to provide Bed and Breakfast accommodation (2 Letting rooms) in 2012 with at the rear a PATRONS CAR PARK situated at the centre of the rural village of Llanarthne in the shadow of 'Paxton's Tower' amidst the beautiful Tywi river valley within 1.5 miles of 'Paxton Tower', is within 2 miles of Dryslwyn Castle, is within 3 miles of the A40 trunk road at 'Cwrt Henri Square', is within 3.5 miles of the Doctors Surgery, Primary School and A40 trunk road at Nantgaredig, is within 3 miles of the A48 dual carriageway and National Botanical Garden of Wales at Porthyrhyd, is within 7 miles of the Business Park at Cross Hands and Market town of Llandeilo and is within 8 miles of the readily available facilities and services at the centre of the County and Market town of Carmarthen. The property being located enjoying ease of access to Aberglasney Gardens, The Black Mountains that form part of 'Bannau Brycheiniog National Park' and is within 11 miles of the M4 Motorway.  

Excellent scope to increase turnover and profitability through longer opening hours, developing full capacity for the letting rooms etc.

FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET SINCE 2007.

NO FORWARD CHAIN.

FREE OF TIE.

EMERGENCY LIGHTING, FIRE ALARMS, CCTV AND SMOKE ALARMS.

OIL C/H with thermostatically controlled radiators - 2 BOILERS.

PVCu DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS.

THE FITTED CARPETS ARE INCLUDED.

APPLICANTS MAY BE INTERESTED TO NOTE THAT THE PROPERTY ONCE FORMED PART OF THE CAWDOR ESTATE AND DATES BACK TO THE 18th CENTURY HAVING BEEN A COACHING INN AND FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE 'PAXTON INN'.

STOCK AT VALUATION: - THE FURNITURE, EFFECTS, BAR AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT ARE AVAILABLE BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING: - D (89).
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: - The full EPC may be viewed online by visiting the EPC Register Website and by inserting the following Certificate No: - 1002-6935-8102-6379-8902.

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.
Owners living accommodation
Council tax band C. amount 2024/25 = £1,853.70p.
RATEABLE VALUE: - 2026/27 = £4,900.00p.
BUSINESS RATES PAYABLE: 2026/27 = £2,459.80p - BEFORE applying any reliefs that may apply to the property.

From Llangunnor, Carmarthen take the B4300 'Capel Dewi' Road. Continue through the village of Capel Dewi and past the left hand turning for Nantgaredig and upon entering Llanarthne the property will be found in the centre of the village on the left hand side just after the Church opposite the turning for 'Paxton's Tower'.

ENTRANCE PORCH

with PVCu double glazed entrance door. 4 PVCu double glazed windows. Glazed/panelled composite door to

DINING AREA

with one wall of exposed stone. 8' 3" (2.51m) Ceiling height. Radiator. Feature panel effect wall to dado height. PVCu double glazed window to fore. 2 Power points. Table covers for 14.

LOUNGE

with tile effect laminate flooring. Ebonised beamed ceiling. 2 Walls of exposed stone. PVCu double glazed window to fore. 2 Fitted corner seats. Table covers for 12. Multi-fuel stove.

BAR AREA

with tile effect laminate flooring. Ebonised beamed ceiling. Staircase to the Cellar. 12' 4" (3.76m) Wide bar servery.

SECONDARY BAR AREA

with 1 wall of exposed stone. Part tile effect laminate flooring. Radiator. Ebonised beamed ceiling. 1 Power point.

INNER HALL

with opening to the kitchen and bar servery.

DINING AREA OFF

with radiator. Table covers for 6. 2 Power points.

BREAKFAST ROOM

with table covers for 12. Boarded effect flooring. Access to loft space. Panel effect walls to dado height. 4 Picture lights. 2 Power points. Wall mounted electric convector heater. 9' 4" (2.85m) Wide opening with double folding doors to

FUNCTION ROOM/RESTAURANT

with boarded effect flooring. Panel effect walls to dado height. 11 Power points. C/h thermostat control. 7 Picture lights. Table covers upto 50 (presently laid out for 32 table covers). PVCu double glazed double doors to outside. 2 Radiators. Understairs storage cupboard off with 2 power points. Archway to

CARVERY SERVING AREA OFF

with boarded effect flooring. 4 Power points.

STORE/CLOAKROOM

INNER HALL

with radiator. Doors to the Ladies and Gents WC's, rear hall and Bed and Breakfast accommodation/Letting Rooms.

LOBBY

with radiator. Opening to the rear hall that serves the letting rooms. Doors to

GENTS WC

'L' shaped with fully tiled walls. 2 Urinals. Wash hand basin. PVCu double glazed window. Radiator. Tile effect vinyl floor covering. SEPARATE WC with PVCu opaque double glazed window.

LADIES WC

with baby changing facility. Radiator. Vinyl floor covering. 2 Wash hand basins. Part tiled walls. 2 SEPARATE WC's each with opaque double glazed windows.

REAR HALL

with fire door to the Bed and Breakfast accommodation/letting rooms. PVCu double glazed double doors to the Patrons car park, Beer Garden and Smoking Area.

REAR COVERED PORCH

with access to the outside covered Smoking Area

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

BEER CELLAR

THE PURPOSE BUILT LETTING ROOMS/BED AND BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION HAVE THE BENEFIT OF

OIL C/H. PVCu DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS. SMOOTH SKIMMED CEILINGS. THE FITTED CARPETS ARE INCLUDED.

THE ACCOMMODATION THAT WAS CONSTRUCTED IN 2012 COMPRISES: -

HALL

part boarded to dado height. Staircase to first floor. 2 Power points. BUILT-IN CUPBOARD OFF.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

with PVCu double glazed window (fire escape). Double glazed 'Velux' window. 1 Power point. Telephone point. Radiator. Access to loft space.

LETTING ROOM 1

with double glazed 'Velux' window. Radiator. PVCu double glazed window. TV point. C/h room thermostat. 7 Power points. 4 USB charger ports.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

with vinyl floor covering. Chrome towel warmer ladder radiator. Extractor fan. 2 Piece suite in white comprising pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Fully tiled walls. 5' 2" (1.57m) Wide shower tray with plumbed in shower over and shower screen.

LETTING ROOM 2

with double aspect. C/h room thermostat. TV point. Radiator. 2 PVCu double glazed windows. 10 Power points. 4 USB charger ports.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

with vinyl floor covering. Chrome towel warmer ladder radiator. Fully tiled walls. Extractor fan. 2 Piece suite in white comprising pedestal wash hand basin and WC. 5' 2" (1.57m) Wide shower tray with plumbed in shower over and shower screen.

THE OWNERS LIVING ACCOMMODATION

is approached via a staircase from the bar area. OIL C/H with thermostatically controlled radiators. PVCu DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS. LIGHT OAK PANELLED INTERNAL DOORS. SMOOTH SKIMMED CEILINGS.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

with access to loft space. 2 Power points.

LIVING ROOM

with radiator. 12 Power points. PVCu double glazed stable door (fire exit to the flat roof).

FRONT BEDROOM 1

fitted floor to ceiling wardrobes with 4 mirrored doors. Radiator. PVCu double glazed window. 6 Power points. 2 USB charger ports.

STUDY/BEDROOM 4

with engineered oak boarded floor. Radiator. PVCu double glazed window to fore. 4 Power points.

FRONT BEDROOM 2

slightly 'L' shaped with radiator. PVCu double glazed window. 6 Power points.

SIDE BEDROOM 3

slightly 'L' shaped. 6 Power points. Radiator. PVCu double glazed window.

INNER LANDING

with ceramic tiled floor. Fitted floor to ceiling AIRING/LINEN CUPBOARD with slatted shelving. 2 Power points. Pair of sliding mirrored doors.

BATHROOM

with ceramic tiled floor. 'Heritage' radiator. Extractor fan. Exposed beamed ceiling. Fitted cloaks cupboard with double sliding mirrored doors. PVCu double glazed window. 3 Piece suite in white comprising pedestal wash hand basin, WC and Spa bath. Tiled double shower enclosure with plumbed in shower over and shower screen. Opening to

UTILITY AREA

'L' shaped with ceramic tiled floor to match the bathroom. Vent for tumble drier. Plumbing for washing machine. PVCu double glazed window. 2 Power points.

EXTERNALLY

Gated side entrance drive leading to the secure Patrons car park at rear and lawned beer garden. In all the property amounts to just over a THIRD of an ACRE approximately.

COVERED PILLARED SMOKING AREA OFF

the rear hall with paved flooring.

AVAILABLE BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION

The letting room furniture and effects, bar, kitchen and restaurant equipment are available by SEPARATE NEGOTIATION. STOCK AT VALUATION.

STAFF

The premises are run by the owner and 3 part time members of staff.

HOURS OF BUSINESS: -

Applicants should note that the premises is not open on a Monday or Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 12 noon to 3pm and 6pm to close. Saturday - 12 noon to close. Sunday 12 noon to 3pm.

ACCOUNTS: -

Certified accounts will be made available to bone fide applicants who have provided proof of funds.

ADJOINING STORE SHED

with double door access. 2 Power points.

2 No. FUEL STORE SHEDS

(Oil and L.P. Gas)

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-07-29

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Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Cwrt Henri2.2 miles
    Pupils
    35
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Nantgaredig2.8 miles
    Pupils
    233
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Llanddarog3 miles
    Pupils
    69
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Cefneithin4.1 miles
    Pupils
    105
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Drefach4.2 miles
    Pupils
    45
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)

Secondary

  • Ysgol Maes Y Gwendraeth4.3 miles
    Pupils
    1,084
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Bro Dinefwr5.6 miles
    Pupils
    1,092
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Dyffryn Aman7.6 miles
    Pupils
    1,547
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin7.9 miles
    Pupils
    929
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Queen Elizabeth High School8.3 miles
    Pupils
    1,289
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Nantycaws, Nantycaws4.1 miles
Asda White Mill Express Petrol, White Mill4.4 miles
Iceland Cross Hands Food Warehouse, Cross Hands4.6 miles

GP surgery

Meddygfa Tywi2.7 miles

Pharmacy

Nigel Williams Chemists Ltd4.5 miles

Green space

Playing Field326 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Ffairfach Rail Station5.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Emlyn Arms24 metres

Typical drive times

Ammanford22 min · 9.8 miles
Llandeilo11 min · 6.8 miles
Caerfyrddin15 min · 8.6 miles
Pontarddulais22 min · 14 miles
Abertawe (city)35 min · 23 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Natural Resources Wales flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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