Huntsman's Cottage (ruin)

What you're looking at is a crumbling stone cottage somewhere in the Carmarthenshire countryside near Llanelli - the sort of place that makes you wonder who actually lived here and why they chose this particular spot. Huntsman's Cottage is exactly what the name suggests: a ruin, weathered and atmospheric, the kind of historical fragment that appeals more to walkers and local history buffs than to families expecting something interactive.

The cottage itself is free to visit - you're simply walking up to an old building and having a look around. There's no formal opening hours or visitor centre, which means you can pitch up whenever suits you, though clearly the best light falls in late afternoon. Allow 20 minutes unless you're the type who photographs every stone and moss-covered corner.

If you're based at one of the nearby touring parks like South Wales Touring Park just a mile away, or heading towards Gateway Resort a few miles further on, this works as a decent leg-stretch between longer walks. The ruin itself won't keep you occupied for long - you're not getting an hour out of it - but it slots nicely into a broader ramble around the area. Don't expect interpretation boards or a reconstructed interior. What you get is the bare bones of rural Welsh history, which honestly is rather more interesting than a lot of over-restored heritage sites. It's a quick detour, costs nothing, and if ruins appeal to you at all, well worth the walk.