Dog-friendly Ceredigion

This detached holiday cottage, lying in the coastal resort of St Dogmaels, is just a stone’s throw from the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, making it a perfect base for a romantic getaway. The heart of St Dogmaels is on the doorstep with pubs, an historic abbey and walks along the River Teifi estuary to Poppit Sands. The city of St Davids has a cathedral and ruins of the Bishop’s Palace from the 12th century. Visit Tenby and take a boat trip to Caldey Island. For wildlife, take a sea safari to Skomer and Skokholm islands, home to puffins, razor bills and seals. Shop 200 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.

This detached bungalow is built in the owners’ grounds of 2 acres with stream, on edge of the village of Llanon, about half a mile from the beach, 5 miles from Aberaeron. Ideal for a beach or watersport holiday with New Quay and Aberystwyth both about 10 miles. Clifftop or hill walking, touring inland, with Tregaron and Lampeter both 15 miles, and Cardigan about 25 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Come 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.

Conveniently situated close to village amenities, it is also just yards from the shores of the Teifi Estuary and the northern end of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. The ancient village of St Dogmaels nestles around its ruined Tironian abbey at the mouth of the River Teifi. It boasts a working 16th-century water mill, and holds an award-winning weekly produce market.
The area is justly renowned for its lovely beaches, hidden coves and stunning coastal scenery, and abounds with historic castles, forts and fascinating archaeology. In 2017 the nearby Cardigan Castle won the RICS ’Restoration of the Year’ award, screened on Channel 4, and is well worth a visit. Superb walking is also on offer on the coastal paths of both Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion, as well as the atmospheric Preseli Hills with an extensive local network of footpaths and bridleways. Wildlife in the area is abundant and dolphins, porpoises and seals are often seen from local beaches and coves.
The property itself enjoys distant views of the estuary from the living room and is just 1½ miles from the beautiful Poppit Sands. Golfing and riding are available locally, as well as fishing and watersports such as kayaking and coasteering. Nearby family attractions include Oakwood Theme Park, Bluestones, Folly Farm, Manor Park Zoo and the Welsh Wildlife Centre at Cilgerran. The property is situated a few yards from a bus stop giving easy access to Cardigan, Newport, Fishguard and St Davids. Narberth, Tenby, Aberystwyth, Aberaeron and Newquay are also easily accessible by car. Shop ¾ mile and pub serving food 500 yards.

Fabulous dog friendly cottage with its own doggy paddock, set in the beautiful Welsh countryside, Shire is located amongst 6 acres of shared grounds in a small privately owned hamlet of cottages. This once belonged to a bigger estate of grounds which, many years ago, was farmed by monks. A perfect tranquil location in which to explore some of the Welsh countryside and coastlines. Aberaeron, with its beach, pretty harbour and lots of good eateries, is about 20 minutes’ away, by car.
Shire is at the end of a traditional range of farm buildings which used to house the horses. Stepping through the front door of this traditional Welsh slate and stone cottage, you will be greeted by a stylish open plan lounge diner with leather Chesterfields and a wood burner. This leads onto the dining area with handmade rustic table and benches with a beautiful Welsh dresser. Next to this, handmade freestanding units set the tone for a vintage look, with a well equipped kitchen with electric range. Off the kitchen is a small utility area, perfect for hanging coats and washing dog bowls, there is also a large fridge/freezer and dishwasher in this area. The cottage offers a variety of sleeping arrangements with a super kingsize, a kingsize and a compact twin bedroom, all with handmade wooden beds and good quality mattresses for a restful night’s sleep. Across the hall is the shower room with walk-in shower, toilet, sink, and heated towel rail, and there is also a separate bathroom with freestanding bath, overhead shower, sink and toilet.
Outside, off the dining area, French doors lead to the enclosed private patio. This has a large barbecue (gas and coal), and a wood burning hot tub with bubbles and lights, perfect for relaxing after exploring the nearby beaches and countryside. There is a gate to your own small paddock area (slightly sloping), which is great for dogs, and beyond the cottage there are 6 acres of grounds shared with the other guests. A bridge takes you over the river to a picnic area, the perfect place to relax with a drink to the sounds of the water flowing. There are plenty of rural walks and dog friendly places nearby, a list of which you will find in your cottage. The owner provides dog bowls, blankets and towels. The owner loves dogs, so your four-legged family companion is ensured a warm welcome with them.
Shire can be booked together with Coach House (UK45413) Cwtch Honey (UK45406) and Cwtch Bee (UK45407) to accommodate up to 12 guests.