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Our remarkable history
began almost two hundreds years ago...

Our History

Built as an inn nearly two centuries ago, the hotel was established for the purpose of providing comfortable and convivial accommodation for those having business in the area. The Ashburnham Hotel inherits the name from the Earl of Ashburnham.

Pembrey was generally dominated by the Ashburnham family, the Earl lived until the 1920s at Pembrey house. The family's wealth was substantially drawn from Pembrey; as late as 1873 the Earl owned 7,568 acres in Wales.

Amelia Earhart Landing in Burry Port Harbour 1928

Just after noon on June 18, 1928, inhabitants of the nearby town of Burry Port in Carmarthenshire caught the heavy drone of aircraft engines. Looking skywards they were soon able to pick out the graceful lines of a small orange aeroplane making its way to them. The aircraft, named "Friendship," landed in the Loughor estuary and just after 12.40pm.

Inside the aeroplane was Miss Amelia Earhart and by who became the first woman ever to fly across the Atlantic ocean. Amelia Earhart was not the only person on board. With her in the plane were the pilot Wilmer Stultz and mechanic Lou Gordon had intended to leaveBurry Port that same night, heading on to Southampton, but they postpone their departure and spent the night in the Ashburnham Hotel.

Job Opportunities

Experienced Bar Waiter/Waitress

Full Time

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a hotel/bar environment. We are looking for individuals who are honest, hardworking & show initiative. The right candidate must be flexible to work week nights & weekends.

The role will include:

Serving food & drinks
Clearing tables
Cash handling
Ensuring the workplace is cleaned to a high standard.
Answering the telephone
Stocking up the bars.

Salary dependant on experience. To apply please send your CV & cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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"I visited here with family and found the food and service very good. The good quality food for the price. We didnt have to wait long for any of the courses. Very light due to all the large windows and there is outdoor seating areas as well as plenty of parking."
6 August 2018 flippity2411