Dog-friendly Ceredigion

Bwlch Y Person Barns are beautiful conversions of traditions Welsh long barns. Located in a tranquil setting surrounded by rolling countryside, these wonderful properties boast character, charm and all the comforts for the perfect countryside holiday with a resident barn owl in the grounds. Close to the borders of both mid and south Wales, these very comfortable properties provide perfect holiday accommodation. The four cottages, Cartws (ref OH3), Stabl (ref OH4), Beudy Bach(ref OH5) and Beudy (OH2) form a right angle shape with parking in front, with lovely views across the countryside and all have their own terraces with furniture. Families will appreciate the separate recreational area with football posts and nets, picnic bench and table set away from the cottages. For added enjoyment, all four cottages feature their own private hot tubs in their enclosed patios.
All are ideally placed for exploring the dramatic and truly scenic Ceredigion coastline. The picturesque and colourful Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron is only 6 miles away where there is a selection of interesting independent shops and a great choice of restaurants and eateries including, fish and chips, ice cream parlour and fine dining. The National Trust house and gardens of Llanerchaeron are 4 miles away and from here there’s a delightful level pedestrian country footpath, suitable for bikes, pushchairs or wheelchairs, which leads into Aberaeron. Pretty New Quay with boats bobbing about in the harbour is just a few miles further on, and is definitely worth a visit. You must look out for the resident pods of bottlenose dolphins seen in the bay on an almost daily basis! Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate larger groups.

Perfect for a large family gathering or celebration, Oswald House offers spacious and stylish accommodation for a splendid holiday. The vast kitchen and dining space is the social hub of the home and large bi-fold doors open up onto the outside space with a superb hot tub and barbecue; the ideal spot for relaxing in after a busy day sightseeing. Situated in the village of Llanon with a pub and shops within walking distance, this holiday home is the perfect base for immersing yourself in all that the area has to offer. With a superb mix of coast and countryside, Ceredigion is a large and beautiful place to visit. Award-winning beaches, perfect coves, iconic castles and pretty harbours make days out by car or on foot along the 60 miles of Heritage coastline a must. This region inspired Dylan Thomas to write some of his finest poetry. It is framed by the Cambrian Mountains, known as the backbone of Wales, and is so rich in wildlife, legends and fascinating landscapes. Look out for birds of prey such as red kites and buzzards soaring high above, and dolphins or seals in the waters. Drive along the Plynlimon Mountains, through the Tywi Forest or visit the impressive Abergwesyn Pass, and marvel at the solitude.

For a truly authentic Welsh family holiday experience, this is the area to be. The locals are justifiably proud of this region with its rich local folklore which tells of tricking the devil, mermaids, shipwrecked kings and princesses, and even an explanation of why gulls sound as if they’re crying. The little gems of Georgian Aberaeron, historic Cardigan, salty New Quay, traditional Tregaron and Lampeter are waiting to be explored. To the south, the coves of Mwnt, Cwmtydu, Penbryn, Tresaith – which resemble illustrations from books about pirates, are all within easy reach. To the north, around Aberystwyth and Borth, there are vast stretches of sand. Food plays a big part in the experience of Ceredigion, and a wide choice is to be found in the shops, restaurants and cafés offering regional products and ingredients such as the world beating Teifi Valley cheeses, the ubiquitous Welsh cakes, bara brith and of course, some spectacularly good seafood from the coast.

No visit to the area would be complete without a ride on the steam railway. From the coast at Aberystwyth, watch the scenery change whilst travelling through ancient woodland and rugged mountain scenery, with the line clinging to the hillside to reach Devil’s Bridge, home of the famous Mynach Falls and Devil’s Punchbowl. Come and escape to this magnificent area and let Oswald House be your home for a holiday to remember!
Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 600 yards. This property can be booked together with Ty Fynnon (HW7601) and Oswald Lodge (HW7804) to accommodate larger groups.

Come and discover all that Hafan Dawel has to offer! This ground floor apartment is one of two charming holiday homes nestled on the stunning Cardigan Bay coastline and on the edge of the quaint hamlet of Felinwynt, set midway between the truly stunning picture postcard National Trust-run Mwnt Beach and the delightful coastal village of Aberporth and just minutes from the beach. Enjoy a short stroll to the play barn and café which is perfect for younger children to let off some steam within the village or walk to the coast where you can build sandcastles, sunbath, go fishing or fly a kite.
This cottage has been renovated to a very high standard in 2023 and boasts a sunken hot tub and firepit area with unobstructed sea views from your terrace. Hafan Dawel is situated adjacent to the owner’s home, and is all on one level, enjoying large patio doors leading to the terrace so you can enjoy those glorious views. The open plan living space has been finished to an exceptional standard with modern appliances and ample kitchen space to prepare that special meal. Both sumptuous kingsize bedrooms delight with en-suite wet rooms and sea views.
Aberporth is 5 minutes’ drive away and offers pubs, cafés and two stunning beaches; it’s the perfect destination to explore the three counties of west Wales being centrally located to Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion.
Travel south to the traditional market town of Cardigan, where the beautifully restored castle is not to be missed with 900 years of history to uncover. Enjoy a short walk into the village to discover the traditional Welsh pub or a freshly brewed coffee in the village café. There’s so much to explore in Cardigan Bay but if you want a day out to Pembrokeshire you can reach the well-known family attractions of Oakwood Theme Park and Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo within an hour’s drive. Beach 1 mile.
Hafan Dawel (UK45314) can be booked together with Hafan Gwyn (UK36204) to sleep up to 14 guests.

Come and discover the panoramic sea views from this luxury home in Gwbert-on-Sea. Complete with a private hot tub and lots of space to enjoy, it really is the ideal spot for gathering and relaxing with family and friends. This luxury upside-down house is set for you to enjoy quality time together in one of the area’s best seaside locations. Families love to take to the water on a trip with ’Bay to Remember’ to spot dolphins, try a spot of paddleboarding or perhaps kayak trips on the bay. There is a short walk to the Ceredigion Coastal Path where you can enjoy some quality time walking the coast and discovering the area’s best kept secrets - hidden coves, stunning wildlife and scenery beautiful enough to drop your jaw! If you’re looking for days spent on a beach, take your pick of the golden sandy beaches we have here dotted along the Cardigan Bay coast!
On the ground floor there is a kingsize bedroom with an en-suite and two kingsize bedrooms with Jack and Jill en-suite bathrooms, each room has been finished with quality and comfort in mind and some boast sea views. There is also a fourth bedroom with super kingsize bed with shower cublicle and toielt. On the first floor there is a beautiful open-plan living space with chairs, sofa and a cosy wood burner. Wander through the next door and you’ll find another spacious living area with comfy sofas (one is a sofa bed, so an extra two guests can be accommodated), a large dining table to sit all guests, and sea views to gaze at all day – truly amazing!
Cardigan is the nearest town from here where you can find the most unique shops and places to eat. Day trips to New Quay, Aberaeron and especially to the coastal resort of Tenby is a must, within the walled town you can wander the cobbled streets and take in the delights this town has to offer and enjoy fish and chips on the harbour wall. Also worht a visit are Folly Farm Zoo, Oakwood Theme Park or Heatherton World of Adventure. Beach 300 yards. Pub and restaurant 350 yards.

Dyffryn Haidd sits in a glorious position in the little village of Llanafan, boasting wonderful views across the fields and hills. Saint Afan was thought to have founded the settlement here in the 7th century. Dyffryn Haidd is a beautifully presented, detached dormer bungalow perfect for a family break away. There is a large well fitted kitchen/dining room with a separate living room. Plus there is a ground floor twin bedroom and separate family bathroom with a luxurious spa bath. Upstairs there are two further en-suite bedrooms. Both children and adults alike will also undoubtedly enjoy playing table tennis and darts in the converted garage.
The whole area is blessed with an abundance of walks and cycle trails, many taking in the sights where the TV detective series ‘Hinterland’ is filmed. Guided Hinterland walks are also available to book locally. The scenery within the Cambrian Mountains is unsurpassed and a must do is a trip along the Vale of Rheidol steam railway from Devil’s Bridge, just 5 miles away. You will also find a pub, café, a small chocolate factory and shop here. The steam railway meanders to the coastal town of Aberystwyth, travelling through the Rheidol Valley.
The seaside town of Aberystwyth offers an array of shops, restaurants and cafés, as well as the pier and promenade. To the north end of the sea front is the Victorian Cliff Railway, taking passengers on the stately journey to the summit of Constitution Hill, where you can enjoy a coffee whilst taking in the magnificent views of Cardigan Bay. Being a university town, there’s a very good arts centre and theatre, and the national Library of Wales offers free guided tours. If it’s beaches you’re after then Ceredigion has a stunning selection and over 60 miles of coastal path too. At the northern end of the superb Borth beach, is the impressive sand dune system of the Ynyslas National Nature Reserve and visitor centre, which juts out halfway across the Dovey Estuary. Visit Ynys-Hir, the RSPB wildlife haven and the Dyfi Osprey Project.
Dyffryn Haidd is just 9 miles away from the historic market town of Tregaron, which was once famous as a strategic point for drovers taking animals from west Wales to the markets in England. Today it is a centre for ‘Trotian’ - horse trotting and carriage racing which attracts competitors from all over the UK and Ireland for its events. It is also the home to the Welsh Gold Centre which sells Celtic inspired designs. Tregaron is a ’walkers are welcome’ town and the annual Bro Tregaron Walking Festival held in May is a firm favourite on the walking calendar.
Ceredigion is perfect for a short break, or equally a longer stay away, with stunning landscapes, award winning beaches, sea cliffs, wonderful wildlife, and starry dark skies. This distinctive region with a thriving cultural identity will offer you a “croeso cynnes”, or warm Welsh welcome, with Dyffryn Haidd as the perfect place to start your adventure. Fishing for brown and rainbow trout is available 4 miles, day passes are £20. Beach 9½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 14 guests.

This lovely semi-detached property has been restored to a high standard and is a perfect getaway for a romantic break. Cornel Clyd (Cosy Corner) comprises an open plan living area with underfloor heating, a wood burner and Smart TV, dining area and kitchen. There is also a utility room and a store room, great for those who wish to bring their bikes. The living room leads out to the enclosed lawned garden with a hot tub and the garden is great for letting your four-legged friend out too. There is also a terrace which looks over the lovely countryside. On the first floor of the property is a wet room with underfloor heating and a double room with super kingsize zip and link bed.
The Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron is just under 7 miles away and here you will find the colourful houses and architecture that make it so distinctive. There is an array of individual shops and a wide choice of cafés, restaurants and pubs. Enjoy the famous honey ice cream or fish and chips whilst taking in the delightful sight of boats bobbing about in the harbour. The sweeping crescent of Cardigan Bay has over 60 miles of coastal pathway and stunning beaches, scenery and seaside towns and villages to explore, including Aberystwyth, New Quay, Llangrannog and Cardigan. The university town of Lampeter is also just 7 miles away. Beach 8½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Dildre, named after an ancestral family farm in the area is a delightful two kingsize bedroom holiday property, all on one level, attached to the owner’s home. Situated within their working sheep farm in a rural location, Dildre has been thoughtfully furnished to give holidaymakers a very comfortable stay. The kitchen/dining room which also has a comfy sofa to enjoy the views, has direct access through the French doors on to a secluded patio, which is a tranquil place to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening drink. There you will find seating for four, a table and the hot tub. The cosy separate living room also provides direct access to another seating area at the front of the property, overlooking the farm to the countryside and hills beyond. The cottage has two kingsize double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and a second shower room, making it perfect for couples or friends holidaying together. The land is encircled by a footpath and bridleway of approximately 2 miles. If you wish to order your supermarket groceries to be delivered on the day you arrive the owners will take delivery and put all your shopping away for you in advance of your arrival so that your wine is chilling in the fridge!
Dildre is ideally situated for exploring this diverse region of West Wales, and is perfect for a weekend break or a longer stay with award winning beaches (many pet-friendly year round), sandy coves, sea cliffs, caves and wonderful wildlife, amazing sunsets and starry skies. Less than 10 miles away, you can discover the attractive Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron with its colourful houses and an array of independent shops and lots of cafés, restaurants and pubs. There are many events and festivals held annually within the town, including a mackerel festival, the festival of Welsh ponies and cobs, beer and cider festival and a rugby sevens event. The National Trust Georgian country estate of Llanerchaeron, just 2½ miles south east of Aberaeron, can be reached from the town along a wide level pedestrian pathway, ideal for cyclists, pushchairs or wheelchairs.
Just a bit further down the coast, you will find the seaside town of New Quay, where the houses cling to the rocks, and the long harbour wall is the perfect place to enjoy fish and chips whilst you try to spot the regular visitors of bottlenose dolphins or just watch the boats bobbing. Boat trips are available in season and offer a spectacular view of the coastline, and the bay is home to an amazing variety of wildlife, both above and under the waves. A 20-minute drive towards the Cambrian Mountains will bring you the historic market town of Tregaron, centre for ‘Trotian’ - horse trotting and carriage racing. The annual summer event attracts competitors from all over the UK and Ireland. It is also the home of the Welsh Gold Centre selling Celtic inspired designs. Just outside the town, you can discover the Cors Caron Nature Reserve covering 2,000 acres.
Don’t forget to visit the seaside town of Aberystwyth whilst you are here and enjoy a ride on the Vale of Rheidol steam train to Devil’s bridge and waterfalls or take the electric cliff railway to the summit of Constitution Hill to see the panoramic view of the coastline. You are assured of a Croeso Cynnes or warm Welsh welcome when you come to stay at Dildre. Beach 9½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles.
Dildre can be booked together with Penceunant (UK38056) to accommodate up to 8 guests.

Come and discover all that Hafan Gwyn has to offer, nestled on the stunning Cardigan Bay coastline and on the edge of the quaint hamlet of Felinwynt, which is set midway between the truly stunning picture postcard National Trust-run Mwnt Beach and the delightful coastal village of Aberporth and just minutes from the beach. Enjoy a short stroll to the play barn and café which is perfect for younger children to let off some steam within the village or walk to the coast where you can build sandcastles, sunbath, go fishing or fly a kite.
This cottage has been renovated in 2021 to a very good standard throughout and boasts a hot tub and views of the ocean from the grounds of the property. Hafan Gwyn is situated within the grounds of the owner’s home, and offers a two-storey property, finished to a very good standard throughout, as you walk in to the open plan kitchen, dining and living room you instantly feel at home with vaulted ceilings to create light and space, and French doors leading out onto your enclosed garden and hot tub, here you can dine al fresco or enjoy a glass of wine from the tub and watch the plethora of stars. Each bedroom has been lovingly furnished throughout to ensure a good night’s sleep.
Aberporth is 5 minutes’ drive away and offers pubs, cafés and two stunning beaches, it’s the perfect destination to explore the three counties of west Wales being centrally located to Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion. Travel south to the traditional market town of Cardigan, here the beautifully restored castle is not to be missed with 900 years of history to uncover. Enjoy a short walk into the village to discover the traditional Welsh pub or a freshly brewed coffee in the village café. There’s so much to explore in Cardigan Bay but if you want a day out to Pembrokeshire you can reach the well-known family attractions of Oakwood Theme Park and Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo within an hour’s drive. Beach 1 mile.
Hafan Gwyn can be booked together with Hafan View (ref UK45314) to accommodate up to 12 guests.

Come and discover Llain cottage, perfect for couples or a romantic getaway this truly beautiful cottage has been lovingly renovated to a very high standard throughout in 2021 and offers the perfect base to see this delightful area. Llain cottage is nestled within the grounds of owner’s home along a private track and surrounded by countryside and woodlands and around 5 minutes from the hamlet of Cross Inn where the village shop is and a similar distance to the coastal resort of New Quay. At the end of the lane discover the honey farm and enjoy a tour.
There are lovely sandy beaches just a few minutes’ drive away. The picture postcard town of New Quay sits above the glistening Cardigan Bay, and there is a variety of eateries and pubs, along with individual seaside shops. Take a stroll along the harbour and try to spot the resident pods of bottle nosed dolphins that can be seen almost daily.
This all on one level cottage has an open plan kitchen, dining and living room and offers a bright and airy space with French doors flooding the room with light and leading out to the enclosed garden which is perfect to enjoy dining al fresco with a barbecue or relaxing with a glass of wine after a busy day exploring, the elegant master suite has been crafted to offer a great night’s sleep with comfort and style in mind and boasting a spacious walk-in en-suite shower room has been finished to an excellent standard.
There are many interesting and beautiful places to visit including the colourful Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron, just 15 minutes away by car, and the university town of Aberystwyth, with its long promenade and pier, cliff railway, camera obscura and Vale of Rheidol steam railway to Devil’s Bridge. Walkers, cyclists, wildlife enthusiasts, or those who prefer more extreme sports are well catered for, and you can literally lose yourself in the wild undisturbed landscape of hills, mountains, and forests. There are 60 miles of coastal path, and even walking a small section of it is a fantastic way of seeing this beautiful part of west Wales.

This stunning property, renovated to a high standard in 2021 , lies in the heart of the seaside resort of Aberaeron. This charming, detached Georgian holiday home makes a perfect touring base for a family looking to explore the dramatic coastline of Ceredigion and mountains of mid Wales. This spacious property has a rear garden set over different levels and its own private hot tub. The quirky harbour towns of Aberaeron, Aberystwyth and New Quay offer traditional Welsh pubs, stylish restaurants and sandy beaches, where dolphins and porpoises are often spotted on a clear day. To the north are the famous slopes of Snowdon, offering breath-taking views with abundance of walks amidst the tumbling waterfalls and shimmering lakes, with buzzards and peregrine falcons soaring high. The area is a natural playground for ramblers, mountain bikers and climbers alike.