Our party consisted of Grandma, me, daughter, and grandson. I despaired of finding just the right self catering place where three generations could all be comfortable and not get on each other's nerves after a long day together.

I was looking in the Laugharne/St Clears area, as we planned to visit family and friends there. Happened on the Old Oak Barn's excellent web site, and was quite taken with it right away.

The Fates were kind indeed ! While I thought the Barn looked ideal, I had a friend who actually went to check it out for me and was shown around by the Barn's charming hostess, Charlotte Roberson. He assured me it was indeed lovely.

Charlotte was also quick to answer all my email questions very pleasantly and patiently. By the time we arrived for our stay, I felt we had a friend already waiting to greet us.

The Old Oak Barn is even more spacious and light filled than the pictures show.

The kitchen is stocked well enough to cook a... more