Dog-friendly Ceredigion
Situated on the beautiful west coast of Wales, Ceredigion is one of Wales' most popular holiday destinations. With stunning, award-winning beaches, sandy coves, vibrant towns, dramatic scenery and an array of wonderful wildlife to discover, Ceredigion is the perfect place to escape with your four-legged friend.
- New Quay, WalesNew Quay’s fabulous Blue Flag beaches and picturesque harbour are a 5-minute stroll along a footpath from this welcoming and comfortable West Wales pet-friendly holiday home which has been newly refurbished.
Perched on a hillside overlooking the clear blue waters of Cardigan Bay there are wonderful uninterrupted coastal views from almost every room of this New Quay holiday home. Patio doors open from the living room with its wood burner onto a large paved terrace and a sloping lawn with fabulous views and great spot for a cup of coffee whilst watching the fabulous sunrises over the Bay. The property has a variety of toys and games including a large Lego collection, ideal for entertaining children during the evenings, also a variety of DVD`s to suit all tastes, if the weather is too wet to enjoy the lovely garden. Set at the end of a tiny lane and furnished with a mixture of modern and antique pieces, Seascape adjoins its ’sister’ Seafields.
New Quay is a vibrant small seaside town with narrow streets, lined by picturesque painted houses, which rise in terraces above the Bay. There is lots to see and do - spot the dolphins from the harbour walls, take a boat trip to discover the varied marine and bird life or just enjoy the ever-changing tableau of sandcastle building, beach games, sun and sea sports on the sheltered beach.
Dylan Thomas is an ever-popular holiday resort, was once a smuggling and fishing port as well as home to Wales’ famous poet. Follow in his footsteps along the ’Dylan Thomas Trail’ and visit his favourite haunts!£126From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Tregaron, WalesSitting peacefully in a rural location, this superb example of a detached, very spacious, threshing barn conversion dating back 200 years, bursts with original features including cast-iron driving wheels, stone walls and exposed beams. It has ground source underfloor heating throughout and nestles within 17 acres, including a paddock if guests would like to bring their horse (by arrangement with owner). This includes 5 acres of woodland to enjoy, bordered by the River Teifi, known for its fishing with panoramic views towards the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains.
Don’t underestimate the luxury of space and the scale of the barn. Comfortably accommodating up to 8 guests, there are seven spaces to sit and relax or play. The holiday property has been tastefully decorated with oak furnishings, a contemporary-style kitchen, two living areas (one with a wood burner), large vaulted dining area and two fantastic balconies, ideal for watching red kites and buzzards soar over the magnificent scenery. There are also two additional seating areas, one in the wooden clad hot tub room with doors leading out to the garden with picnic bench and barbecue area, and the second within the games room. Moving outside, the patio area features dining furniture for the 8 guests, while bedroom 1 has a balcony with outdoor furniture to sit and watch the sunrise, the sunset at it sheds it light on the mountain, or the stars in this designated Dark Skies area.
150 yards from the property is a beautiful area by the river and the owner has put a picnic bench, a firepit and some garden furniture for you to sit and watch the children playing in the river and enjoy the sounds and sights of the local wildlife. Red kites, otters, swans, herons and kingfishers are a regular sight.
Located between the historic village of Llanddewi Brefi with its famous church, and the small market town of Tregaron, well known for its walks, Red Kite Centre and trotting races. Nearby are the harbour towns of Aberystwyth and Aberaeron, which have great restaurants and boutique shops. Aberystwyth also offers a narrow-gauge railway, castle grounds, art centre and live theatre/music. The Machynlleth Alternative Technology Centre 15 miles north is also worth a visit and outdoor activities for the family include walking, mountain biking, horse riding, bird watching, fishing-boat trips and golf. Shop 2 miles, pub 1½ miles.
Felin Hedd (Ref ON3) and Red Kite Lodge (Ref UK36309) can be booked together to accommodate up to 16 guests.£160From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Cardigan, WalesThese seven wonderful, detached holiday homes offer ample space for larger families or groups, in lovingly furnished accommodation designed with guest comfort in mind. Each charming home has its own private garden and hot tub, perfect for al fresco dining followed by a dip in the bubbles!
The accommodation offers a light and airy space in which to unwind or entertain after a busy day of exploration. The well-equipped kitchens are sure to please the chef in the family, complete with fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Ty Canol (ref UKC4208) has wheelchair access, a ground floor wetroom and two ground floor bedrooms, making it the ideal choice for those with less mobility. There are three further bedrooms on the first floor along with a bathroom. Most of the bedrooms feature their own Smart TV with Netflix, and outside is a large private garden and hot tub, so you are well catered for here.
With breathtaking views over Cardigan Bay, the properties are located just 100 yards from the cliff top. Gwbert-on-Sea is a small, quiet hamlet on the shore of the mouth of the Teifi Estuary, just a couple of miles outside Cardigan. The settlement takes its name from the wandering St Gwbert, said to have landed here and taken shelter in a cave. The shoreline is marked by rugged cliffs and small shingle bays, with large stretches of sandbank exposed at low tide, and the area gives superb views over a diverse and scenic landscape. The ancient oak woodland of the Teifi Valley, the tidal marshes of the estuary, and the boundary of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park can all be appreciated from here.
The 18-hole golf course at Cardigan Golf Club also offers fine views of the estuary and sea, and from the headland you can look across to Cardigan Island. The mud and sand flats of the estuary attract a great variety of birds, and in the autumn waders such as the redshank, oystercatcher and curlew can be seen feeding here, along with several species of migrating duck. The headland of Craig y Gwbert is the site of an Iron Age Fort, with pieces of pottery found near Gwbert, now on display in Cardigan museum. All the outside areas are covered by CCTV. Beach 7 miles. Shop 3½ miles, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
Ty Canol can be booked together with Sandbank (18585), Gwynt y Mor (19361), Hafdir (26681), Riversmouth (17809), Meusydd (UKC4209) and Llyswen (UKC4210) to accommodate up to 76 guests.£126From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Aberystwyth, WalesTyllwyd, so named after the grey stone used to build this Victorian, detached farmhouse, is wonderfully situated within 80-acres of farmland, which takes full advantage of the glorious hillside views of the Rheidol Valley or “Cwm Rheidol”. The farm now only grazes cattle and sheep, along with hay and silage crops taken from the fields throughout the summer. There is record of a Tyllwyd at this location dating back to 1716 and it may have been part of the Abertrinant Estate at this time. Most of the estate was sold in 1830 and the census from 1841 and 1851 show farmers with their families living at Tyllwyd along with their servants. A later census records lead miners and farm labourer’s residing at Tyllwyd. Only one other building survives from this period and this was the milking parlour, until 2003. The extent of the farm and the house today were probably established in the late 19th Century and was built with servants’ quarters that are now the bathroom and utility room. Servants continued to be employed at the farm and maybe as late as the 1940s. A dairy herd was established with 70 cows and the milking parlour was installed in one of the old 19th-century buildings. Potatoes were also grown and supplied the local chip shops in Aberystwyth. Dairy farming continued at the farm up until 2003.
The house has now been carefully and lovingly restored by the present owners, retaining period features, including original flagstone flooring, that gives the house its character. The spacious country kitchen, with a traditional clothes airing pulley, features a large range cooker with three ovens. The kitchen is open plan with the comfortable dining area so it’s the perfect place for a sociable gathering with friends or family. The living room boasts a cosy wood burner and there’s an adjoining games room to enjoy with table football and darts. On the first floor there are four light and airy attractive bedrooms, two with double aspect windows. The master bedroom features an en-suite shower room and walk-in dressing room. Outside, the large garden is great for children to enjoy and adults to appreciate sitting out with a glass of wine around the fire pit on colder evenings.
Capel Bangor has a pub which serves quality food using local produce, fine wines and real ales.
The Vale of Rheidol narrow gauge steam locomotive is the finest way to explore the stunning Rheidol Valley. Opened in 1902, the railway has been delighting passengers young and old for over a century and the train which begins in Aberystwyth calls at Capel Bangor station on its way to Devil’s Bridge where you can alight to visit the unique waterfalls that have attracted many thousands of visitors since the 18th Century, including William Wordsworth who wrote about the "Torrent at the Devil’s Bridge". Today, the Falls Nature Trail provides a unique opportunity to see this great natural feature in the Rheidol Gorge. Birds of prey such as red kite and buzzards are regularly seen soaring high above the valley floor and breathtaking views can be enjoyed by all.
Stay at lovely Tyllwyd Farmhouse and enjoy this distinctive Welsh region with a thriving cultural identity. It’s perfect for a weekend break or a longer stay with award-winning beaches, sandy coves, sea cliffs, caves and wonderful wildlife, spectacular sunsets and starry dark skies. Horse riding is available just 1½ miles away. Fishing is available nearby, a licence is required and permits are available through Aberystwyth Angling Association. There is also sea fishing in Aberystwyth. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.£110From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Lampeter, WalesCome and enjoy the delights of Pandy Cottage, surrounded by glorious rolling Ceredigion countryside with lots of outside space to include a 5 acre paddock to exercise your furry friends and a truly stunning alfresco seating and dining area with a pergola to house your own hot tub, outdoor fire and dining set, here you can relax and enjoy star gazing on an evening with a glass of wine or an early morning soak in the tub.
This characterful traditional Welsh barn offers vaulted ceilings to create lots of space and teaming with natural light to offer the perfect couples retreat. From your doorstep you can enjoy lots of walks, stunning countywide scenery and is the perfect base for mountain bikers to explore this part of West Wales. The market town of Lampeter is well worth a visit and is around 6 miles away and offers a range of shops and cafés or travelling north you can uncover the rugged and sublime Cardigan Bay Coastline with the picturesque harbour town of New Quay with its amazing beaches where you can swim, sunbath or just enjoy a stroll followed by fish and chips on the harbour walls, here you can also take one of the many boat trips out in search for Dolphins and lots of sea life.
Pandy Cottage is set peacefully within the large grounds of the owners home, set all on one level and offers a studio style accommodation with open plan living and bedroom with separate kitchen and dining area to cook that special meal, or enjoy dining al fresco in the lawned garden with hot tub (available April 2022), where you can take in the balmy summer day or relax and enjoy the stars, with no street lights this is a perfect dark sky destination. The kingsize bed is sure to leave you relaxed and rejuvenated. A visit to the colourful Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron and Aberystwyth, with its pier, promenade and the steam. Visit the nearby National Trust site of Llanerchaeron an 18th-century estate and John Nash designed mansion house with cafe, woodland walks. Take an underground tour of the Dolaucothi Gold Mines, and John Nash designed mansion house train taking you to Devil’s Bridge and waterfalls. There are 60 miles of coastal path and plenty of lovely beaches and coves to explore. Alternatively, take the steam train to Devil’s Bridge and Waterfalls. Whatever you do or wherever you go, Ceredigion offers a warm welcome and a host of attractions and history. Befitting of a county that dates back over 1600, every town has a tale to tell and each village has a mystery to discover. Beach 10 miles.£267From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Aberaeron, WalesA detached cottage near Aberaeron, in grounds of owners' home. Hot tub. Wet room. Wheelchair-friendly. Countryside setting. Aberaeron 5.4 miles; New Quay 12 miles; Aberystwyth 14.9 miles.£82From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Lampeter, WalesCharming cottage near Lampeter, part of an old village school, on hill overlooking village of Llanfair Clydogau, open countryside. Open plan living. Hot tub. Lampeter 4.5 miles.£79From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Lampeter, WalesFormer farmhouse overlooking open countryside. Peaceful location. Walks and river fishing. Bird watching. Hot tub, WiFi. Ample parking. Excellent touring base. Lampeter 2 miles.£99From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Cardigan, WalesLuxury detached cottage with sea views. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Private hot tub. Short walk to popular beach resort of Tresaith. Close to sandy beaches of Cardigan Bay. Cardigan 8.5 miles.£83From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Glynarthen, WalesBeautifully located amidst unspoilt countryside with lovely valley views, and just a couple of miles inland from Cardigan Bay, the three cottages at Penrallt Y Cordde offer the perfect location to enjoy the Marine Heritage coastline. There are several award-winning beaches nearby, remote sandy coves and small fishing villages nestling amidst the stunning scenery. Tresaith, Penbryn, Cei Bach, Llangrannog and Mwnt are just a few worthy of a visit and several beaches are dog friendly all year round.
The three cottages sit within the resident owners’ 15 acres of land, where they have their own farmhouse and pastures, meadows, woodlands, ponds and stream. Each holiday cottage is different but all are equally comfortable and with unique features. The Grade II listed detached cottage, Bwthyn Barri (ref OW9) is believed to have been built in 1711 and is full of character with beams and exposed stonework, and has an inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove.
Y Cartws (ref OW8 and meaning ‘cart’), and Yr Ysgubor (ref OX1 and meaning ‘barn’), have been created from an old stone barn and now offer contemporary accommodation in a sympathetic conversion, also with beams, vaulted ceilings and exposed stonework.
The Ceredigion Coastal Path takes in spectacular cliff top views and ‘Cardi Bach’ buses connect with various points along the route. Designated a Special Area of Conservation, Cardigan Bay is home to bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises, grey seals and a variety of sea birds. You can take a dolphin spotting boat trip from New Quay harbour, or just enjoy fish and chips and watch them from the harbour wall. It’s no wonder that writer Dylan Thomas was inspired to settle here for some of his life.
There are plenty of attractive towns and villages to discover nearby, including Cardigan and its castle, the colourful harbour town of Aberaeron with elegant painted Georgian buildings, impressive Cilgerran, and bustling Newcastle Emlyn. Cosy pubs, chic shops, antique centres and good restaurants in the area, and for the more sporty, there are plenty of outdoor activities available including cycle routes, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and a canoe centre at Llandysul.
Just a few miles further inland the scenic Teifi Valley offers excellent opportunities for fishing as well as attractions such as the Teifi Valley Railway, the National Wool Museum, the National Coracle Centre and falls at Cenarth.
Whether you are looking for activity filled days or quiet relaxation and contemplation, Ceredigion has it all and Penrallt Y Cordde offer the perfect base from which to enjoy your holiday or short break. Shop3/4 mile, pub and restaurant 2¼ miles.£94From price per night based on 7 night stay