Lawrence left Wales when he was very young

The current owners of the property say many visitors are attracted because of its links with Lawrence.

The hostel, which provides accommodation for 60 people, is on sale for �215,000.

The man known as "Lawrence of Arabia" spent the first 18 months of his life in Wales as his parents were passing through from England to Ireland.

Although he left Wales at a very young age, it was reported that Lawrence once said he was "born a Welshman and would die a Welshman".

The house where he was born bears a plaque informing visitors that Lawrence of Arabia was born there in 1888.

Roger Grenyer says the legacy attracts visitors

Owner Roger Grenyer said visitors were very interested in the adventurer's associations with the area, and in his love of motorbikes.

"Some people come specifically because of the Lawrence connection.

"Some people aren't aware of it, but when they arrive here they're very intrigued."

The bar of the hostel has been decorated with an Arabian theme, with several camel ornaments and other souvenirs.

Thomas Edward Lawrence was one of the most mysterious and glamorous figures of his time.

His exploits, as described in his book, The Seven Pillars of Wisdom, inspired the 1962 movie Lawrence of Arabia, starring Peter O'Toole.

Peter O'Toole portrayed Lawrence in a classic film

In the book, Lawrence - who was serving as a British liaison officer - described how he posed as an Arab to lead a rebellion in the Hejaz, now part of Saudi Arabia, against the ruling Turks in 1916.

He wrote of his capture by Turkish forces, of their failure to recognise him, and his stunning escape.

The War Office in London was gratified by the admiration he evoked amongst the public, but officials were also embarrassed by his ambiguous role.

Lawrence himself indicated he would prefer to be remembered as a writer than a man of action.

He died following a motorcycle accident in Dorset, south west England, in 1935.