The Manor by the Sea

The Manor by the Sea: Carmarthenshire

Take over this Victorian manor home, perched on a hillside overlooking Pendine Sands. Offering nine bedrooms, each with separate bathrooms, this palatial home has a multi-generational family stay written all over it. Kids will love you for the cinema room and separate games cabin in the gardens. And who wouldn’t be impressed with that grand dining room commanding sea views and a hot tub to soak up the sunset vistas? If we were being picky, some of the interiors feel a little tired in places. But for a home of this size, we can forgive that. Location-wise, you’re a short walk from the seven-mile-long beach and Pendine's seaside resort centre.

Home truths:
*There is private parking for six cars outside the home.
*A travel cot and high chair are available on request.
*One of the bedrooms has four single beds sleeping four guests in total, although there's limited storage space. You might want to pack light.
*The traditional decor here might not be to everyone's taste. It feels a little dated in parts.
*There are steep steps leading from the terrace to the garden – children will need to be supervised at all times.