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5...... Overview

7...... The Corran REsort & spa

8...... Carmarthen & Laugharne

11...... The Restaurant

12...... The Spa

15...... The Suites

21...... the recording studio

22...... Activities & Services

25...... Weddings

27...... Viewing Trips

28...... Contact Us

33 arriving here is like falling off the end of the edge of the world on to a pillow of unadulterated style observer

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Embracing the dramatic mythological birthplace of Arthur’s Carmarthenshire countryside, Merlin the Magician, both lending rolling hills and sweeping themselves well to the marshlands, there is a befitting ambience. charm that emanates from The Corran Resort & Spa. Step inside Built in 1595 and refurbished to the 16th Century grounds and an exceptionally high standard enter a veritable bazaar moulded in the last decade, The Corran into a luxurious hotel. A collection Resort & Spa rises out of the rural of former farm buildings now marshes near Laugharne, brimming with rich, thick Carmarthen. Surrounded by sea, Moroccan influences and state- the Towy estuary and acres of of-the-art technology, all cocooned marshland, this remote hideaway, in an opulent finish. lovingly restored, combines charm and character with a touch of Just minutes from the coast, it’s natural modern glamour. the land of Dylan Thomas and the

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The hotel has evolved over the The hotel is defined by simple last decade from an acclaimed principles which have remained restaurant with 7 luxurious consistent. Visitors and guests bedrooms to a 21 suite resort with can enjoy fine food, wine and an extended hotel and bar, pool, hospitality in a luxurious and gym and spa spread throughout relaxing atmosphere with inviting the grounds. The resort has been personal touches. such a draw to investors that the developer has now brought At the heart of The Corran Resort forward plans to expand it is the original 16th century house, further. which started life as a simple dairy farm. Initially a private residence, 56 new suites will be created from it then underwent expert a fully renovated set of buildings restoration and expansion to away from the main house. These emerge as the site that is there will each be finished to an today. exceptional standard, with their own entrance and a selection of facilities available within the microsite.

7 Carmarthen & Laugharne

Carmarthenshire has one of the Thomas’ boathouse with enviable most diverse landscapes in Wales. views of the estuary, where the Forests to beaches, rivers to poet spent a lot of time writing. castles, the region has something The Pembrokeshire coastline, for everyone. renowned for its beautiful beaches is a short ten minute drive away. The resort’s name acknowledges its Carmarthenshire heritage - The area is most well-known to ‘The Corran Resort and Spa’. be Dylan Thomas’ stomping Represented locally by the river ground. Laugharne is meant to that winds through the town of be the inspiration for ‘Llareggub’ Laugharne and the Abercorran the fictional town in ‘Under Milk Castle ruins in the centre of the Wood’. He called Laugharne a town, even Laugharne itself was ‘timeless, beautiful, barmy originally known as Abercorran. town.’

This small town is as well-known The UK’s newest racecourse Ffos for its famous local watering holes, Las at Trimsarin is a 15 minute the New Three Mariners and drive from the hotel. Brown’s Hotel. Nearby is Dylan

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10 the restaurant

Open to both guests and visitors, The main bar offers an extensive The Corran Resort & Spa’s wine and cocktail list and can be restaurant offers fine dining and used by guests and visitors alike. dishes made almost wholly from Open late into the night, it’s a local produce. Offering British place to relax in style and comfort, and European cuisine everything close to the roaring fire on cold from light lunches to a full a la nights, while large doors lead to carte menu is available. the terrace giving an airy setting on summer evenings. During the warmer months, diners can enjoy the view and the warm An additional bar and café will be breeze from the Mediterranean created within the newly renovated styled terrace. Visitors are offered collection of buildings to serve a flexible dining experience, from those staying within them. romantic dinners in the restaurant to an informal menu via room service.

11 the spa

The hotel also houses a gym, Every detail has been fine-tuned swimming pool and spa for the to evoke a state of health, vitality exclusive use of guests and and total well-being. Hand- members. The spa currently has picked and luxurious, the two treatment rooms and a stone products have been sourced in steam sanctuary offering a an array of tonics, lotions and variety of massage and beauty potions combining untouched treatments carried out by expert plant, marine and mineral factors therapists. These facilities will with globally inspired techniques be expanded in this phase of to optimum effect. development to include more treatment rooms and sauna Delivered by the sublime and facilities. Guests can relax with skilful hands of the outstanding a smoothie from the spa’s juice therapists within the rustic charm bar and can enjoy the pool and of a candle-filled haven, your Jacuzzi or work out in the state- spa experience remains truly of-the-art gym. unique. Relax, unwind and be taken care of.

1212 1313 The suites will be individually decorated with a sumptuous feel

14 the suites

The Corran Resort & Spa will have showers and stone floors with a total of 77 bedrooms, 21 of these underfloor heating. are already completed and sold out in phase 1. The new suites to 2 separate collections of be created will be set aside from outbuildings are undergoing the main hotel building in a extensive renovation to create the collection of buildings that were 56 new suites. Most will cover a historically salt and barley farms. single storey but some will come These stunning spacious suites with a mezzanine floor in will match the high calibre reached addition. The suites will be in phase 1 of development. individually decorated with a sumptuous feel but with a few Each suite houses state of the art quirky finishing factors, half of technology incorporating a them will be located next to the widescreen TV, wireless and a resort’s new recording studio. sophisticated sound and DVD They will follow the design style system. Guests can relax in deep of the existing suites that roll-top baths while additional successfully sold out through features include powerful walk in phase 1.

15 furnishing styles

These photos and descriptions are of the completed phase 1 suites. The suites in phase 2 will be of a similar size and styling.

Suites

Laid out over one floor, suites embrace the hotel’s opulent feel with rich colours and heavy fabrics creating a lavish boudoir experience. The bathrooms are large with pebble-flooring and come complete with powerful showers and tubs surrounded by bespoke tiled artwork.

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The Cottage adjoins the original main house and is a natural home away from home. A generous living room accommodates a wood burning stove, perfect for autumnal evenings and winter weekends while a huge bathroom features Welsh slate, a cast iron roll top bath and freestanding shower. Upstairs, an open plan sleeping area contains a king size bed.

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Accessed via a private staircase, the Penthouse spans the width of the main house. Tucked under the eaves, it offers far-reaching views of the surrounding marshland. Decorated in luxurious shades of red, with opulent chandeliers and a glamorous black bathroom, it’s a perfect romantic retreat, featuring a king size bed, media centre and sumptuous Andrew Martin leather sofa.

1919 Artists including Adele, Robbie Williams and Stevie Wonder have previously used wendyhouse productions’ facilities.

20 the recording studi

Phase 3 of The Corran Resort & These works will be carried out in Spa’s development is to create association with Wendyhouse one of the best recording studio Productions, an already well- facilities in Europe. This will be established recording company built in one of the Resort’s former with studios in London. Artists farms and will be accompanied including Adele, Robbie Williams by 28 new hotel suites. The studio and Stevie Wonder have previously will be converted using state-of used their facilities. the-art technology and equipment. Construction will be completed by Spring 2014.

21 Activities & Services

The Corran Resort & Spa is Picnic hampers can be ordered surrounded by acres of marshland, in advance via reception. Baby- perfect for exploring by bike or sitting services are also available on foot and there are a number by prior arrangement, as are travel of recommended routes to follow. cots. The local beach is a 20 minute stroll away and for those who Private events, meetings and enjoy walking, Laugharne can be parties can also be arranged at reached either by a direct route The Corran Resort & Spa. The or via a woodland path. hotel also provides the ideal setting for a unique wedding A variety of activities can be reception for up to 120 guests. organised for guests including It has a ceremony license, allowing horse riding, quad biking and marriages to take place there. clay pigeon shooting.

22 The surrounding acres of marshland are perfect for exploring on foot or by bike

23 bookings have been averaging a stunning 62% occupancy

24 weddings

The Corran Resort & Spa is not The hotel is also experienced only a stunning ‘get away from in organising specialist services it all’ destination but it is also including florists, hairdressers, a highly sought-after wedding vintage cars and helicopters venue. Interested parties not and can also help source only have to book 12 months in musicians from string quartets advance just to get an available to big bands. In the summer weekend, but they are also months, the hotel can host obliged by contract to take all receptions for up to 100 of the rooms in the hotel for guests on the terrace and lawn a minimum of 2 nights. With overlooking the kitchen gardens mid-week weddings in addition and the marsh beyond. Winter to weekends, bookings have weddings are equally enticing, been averaging a stunning 62% held in the bar and restaurant occupancy. amid blazing log fires and twinkling candlelight.

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The Corran Resort & Spa is a Resort & Spa represents, we truly stunning hotel and the guarantee to refund your resort needs to be seen to be reservation fee in full should believed and with that in mind, your viewing trip not live up to we are pleased to offer a your expectations. bespoke viewing trip to Carmarthen, Wales. The Corran Resort & Spa is situated just outside the small You will be greeted at the main town of Laugharne in South West house and taken on a personal Wales. Fifteen minutes from tour to soak up the ambience Carmarthen, which houses the and see the luxurious quality main railway line from London, of the resort first hand. Y ou will a half hour drive from the coastal also be able to see what you have town on Tenby and a similar purchased. distance from the picturesque village of Narberth. To prove to you just how confident we are in the luxury, Approximately a 4.5 hour drive lifestyle and investment from London. There is also a opportunity that The Corran helipad on site.

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For more information on the superb opportunity that is The Corran Resort & Spa or to book your bespoke viewing trip to Laugharne, please contact us today.

Should you wish, we would be delighted to arrange to meet you at a suitable location for a personal presentation.

2828 Details enclosed in this brochure are correct at time of going to print and are subject to change. Details herein do not form part of any contract. Images depicting properties, artists impressions or computer generated images are enclosed for reference only and do not form part of any contract. © The Corran 2013. v1

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