Dog-friendly Ceredigion

Aberystwyth is West Wales’ premier seaside resort and a historic town, offering varied shopping, bars and restaurants including both a one and two Michelin star restaurants.Art centre with theatre and cinema, pier and long promenade, castle ruins, the National Library of Wales (tours available) or take the Vale of Rheidol steam train to Devil’s Bridge and Waterfalls. Lovers of nature will appreciate the abundance of walking and cycling available whether locally, coastal or mountain. This region inspired Dylan Thomas to write some of his finest poetry. It is framed by the Cambrian Mountains, the backbone of Wales, rich in wildlife, legends and intriguing landscapes. Ceredigion is the home to two World Dark Skies areas . Rhandir Hen contains guide books, maps and multiple guides to everything the area has to offer.
Whatever your preference, Rhandir Hen holiday home is ideal for exploring this wonderful area or just relaxing and soaking up the views whilst in the hot tub. On the ground floor, Rhandir Hen comprises a utility/boot room, a wet room, an en-suite double bedroom, and an open plan living space. The dining area features a long wooden table, which easily seats 10, and boasts uninterrupted views over the surrounding land. The living area has a Smart TV and feature wood burner as well as bi-folding doors leading the garden area with its hot tub. There is a handy utility room which has been designed for guests who enjoy the outdoors, and which also contains a sink for washing outdoor kit. On the first floor is a corridor featuring a full-length mirror, a family bathroom, three double bedrooms (two en-suite, and one with a cot) and a twin bedroom. Beach 7 miles.

Come and uncover this truly remarkable holiday home, Y Beudy, set on the edge of the Teifi Valley with a commanding unobscured vista down across the beautiful valley below. Enjoy waking up to these superb views from the master suite or dine al-fresco on the large terrace and watch the kites soar above. As you enter this spacious renovated barn, you really can immerse yourself in the character, charm and a high standard of finish throughout. The large open plan living space boasts a well-equipped kitchen, a focal wood burner and patio doors leading out to a wraparound terrace, which is ideal for dining or enjoying a glass of wine after a busy day exploring. Each of the bedrooms has been lovingly furnished, some having their own dedicated bathrooms. The large master suite oozes elegance with a super kingsize bed and French doors leading to the terrace- bliss! The outside patio is equipped with gas barbecue, wood fired pizza oven and a fire pit.
Nestled on the edge of the small hamlet of Llanwenog and near the bustling market towns of Lampeter and Llandysul there are lots of things to do and see where you will find restaurants, shops, and café. For keen outdoor enthusiasts the renowned Llandysul Paddlers outdoor pursuit centre is close by and offers a variety of activities and is a centre of excellence for canoeing within Wales. A 20-minute drive and you can explore some of the many beaches and coves, the pretty coastal resort of New Quay and the colourful Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron can be easily reached.
The Victorian seaside and university town of Aberystwyth is also within easy reach and here you will find a traditional pier, promenade, and the old electric cliff railway to the summit of Constitution Hill where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the bay. If outdoor activities are your thing, there are plenty of options for walkers and cyclists of all abilities as well as horse riding, canoeing and more. Families can enjoy a day out at the National Trust Dolaucothi Gold Mines at Pumpsaint, the Silver Mountain Experience (silver-lead mines) at Ponterwyd or the red kite feeding centre at Bwlch Nant Yr Arian. Beach 14 miles. There are neighbouring farms with livestock in the area dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.

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.

Nestled amongst the rolling countryside on the Cardigan Coastline boasting spectacular sea views out across the Cardigan Bay, Beudy Bach is one of three properties that has been lovingly restored to make the perfect touring base for couples and families looking for a unique holiday experience. Set between the fabulous sandy beaches of Aberporth and Mwnt with both being within a 5-minute drive which makes this a brilliant location to enjoy dolphin and bird-spotting from the coastal path, which is easily accessible by following the footpath just outside our farmyard. Sit back and relax in the beautiful grounds, with 7 acres of meadows to enjoy a stroll, whilst taking in these magnificent sea views.
The former barns and lodge have been sympathetically restored to retain all of their original charm and character. Welcoming touches have been added, including blazing wood burners for those cosy nights in and open plan living spaces for socialising; each property has been furnished to a very good standard and offers the perfect night’s sleep for guests.
A trip to Cardigan is a must, try the bustling local farmers market and visit the restored Cardigan Castle with over 900 years of history waiting to be explored. The Welsh Wildlife Centre is located in the nearby small village of Cilgerran and is one of the best wetland reserves in Wales. Perhaps take a short drive to Cenarth Falls, where if your lucky enough, you may see the salmon leaping up through the falls travelling upstream. The colourful Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron is nearby and is worth a visit, as is the National Trust property of Llanerchaeron. Visit the coastal towns of Aberystwyth or Cardigan, both an easy drive away, or venture inland to the market towns of Lampeter, Tregaron or Newcastle Emlyn.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 24 guests.

Come and discover the wonderful area around Welshouse. This characterful cosy detached barn conversion, in the grounds of the owners’ smallholding, is set within the rolling Ceredigion countryside, in a bright elevated position with distant views of the Preseli mountains. This 19th-century property has been lovingly converted by the current owners to a high standard and offers a perfect holiday for families and couples alike. It is bright and spacious inside. Bird watching, hiking and star-gazing opportunities can be found right outside the doorstep. Welshouse enjoys open plan living on the ground floor, with a kitchen, dining area and living area with a focal wood burner. There are French doors opening onto your private patio and enclosed garden, with views over the lush green meadows and grazing sheep and cows. On an evening enjoy a good movie curled up in front of the cosy fire, play a board game, make up a puzzle (supplied) or dine al fresco on your patio. Upstairs there is a galleried reading snug/landing with a selection of books and two tub chairs and there are two spacious bedrooms. Furnished with an eclectic mix of vintage and modern furniture and warm colours.
The picturesque hamlet of Henllan, with the Teifi Valley Railway, scenic valley views and ancient woodlands walk next to river rapids is close by. The town of Newcastle Emlyn is a 6-minute drive away, offers a plethora of shops, restaurants, antique shops, with the famous salmon River Teifi meandering through the town and around the ruined castle. there is a pretty park alongside the river to walk. Within a 15-30 mins drive are several beautiful beaches and horseshoe coves such as Penbryn, with woodlands, waterfall and stream and Tresaith with waterfall on the beach, the coastal village of Aberporth, quaint Llangranog and picturesque resort of New Quay, famous for its dolphin spotting from its harbour. You can take wildlife spotting boat trips from here. From any of these beaches you can start walking along the magnificant Heritage coastline and find tucked away beaches.
Other attractions are a visit to the picturesque Georgian coastal village of Aberaeron, with attractive harbour and a wide choice of pubs, restaurants and individual shops, the National Wool Museum, Cenarth Falls and National Coracle Centre, with boardwalk-way alongside the rapids. Also Llandysul river rapids with outdoor activities centre. The market town of Cardigan is nearby, with several art galleries, individual shops, and a beautiful castle and an opportunity for boat trips down the estuary. Close to Cardigan is the beautiful village of St Dogmaels with abbey ruins and just around the corner the stunning beach of Poppit Sands. Cardigan Bay enjoys a rich marine environment throughout the year, with bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoise, Atlantic grey seals, and a variety of birdlife to be spotted.

Within the beautiful remote setting of this family run smallholding in Aberporth, sits the most delightful renovated stone barn conversion formerly the old cow shed. Now unrecognisable, this unique light and airy barn offers a wealth of charm and warmth, bringing together character and contemporary under one roof all set within the beautiful grounds of the owners’ farmhouse. This property also has the benefit of being ’wheelchair friendly’ designed especially for disabled users with a ramp for access and the barn being on one level. With pine flooring throughout and fully tiled wet room, your stay will give you comfort and relaxation to the full. The gable end of the lounge having a stunning vaulted ceiling, has a unique stained glass window originally from a Welsh Chapel to the top whilst the bi-folding doors beneath, open fully onto the raised patio with outdoor seating, bringing the outdoors in. The leather sofas invite you to relax after a long day exploring the sights and gaze out at the views surrounding you.
The open plan character kitchen/dining room with the old Belfast sink together with modern units and appliances entices you to prepare that special something. The well proportioned bedroom with two windows overlooking the courtyard and gardens to the front, ensure tranquillity for a perfect night’s sleep. There is also a Dutch barn to the rear where bikes can be stored; also housing an undercover washing line, ideal for drying out those coats should the weather take a turn for the worse! The path from the gardens through the wooded area joins up with the main coastal path which is a 15 minute walk directly to the dog friendly Aberporth beach just 1 mile away; you may even see wallabies and emus along the path. If you fancy adventuring out, there are a number of beaches only a short drive away, including Penbryn, Tresaith, Mwnt, Llangranog and Poppit Sands. Staying local, you’ll have a selection of amenities, including a choice of takeaways, a shop, and dog friendly café and pub within walking distance. Whatever you choose, you won’t be disappointed making Troed Y Rhiw as your holiday base.

Ysgubor Blaenparc Barn is situated on the owner’s working farm, (small dogs welcome) with fabulous views over the Cambrian Mountains, perfect for exploring the Cardigan coastline. There are over 60 miles of glorious coastline in Cardigan Bay, with lots of beaches and coves. The pretty coastal resort and fishing village of New Quay and the colourful Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron can be easily reached within a 20-minute drive as well as the coves of Cwmtydu and Llangrannog. You’re very likely to see dolphins in the bay and there are boat trips available to watch them and the other wildlife. The Victorian seaside and university town of Aberystwyth is also within easy reach, and here you’ll find a traditional pier, promenade and the old electric cliff railway to the summit of Constitution Hill, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the bay.
If outdoor activities are your thing, there are plenty of options for walkers and cyclists of all abilities at the National trust estate Llanerchaeron as well as horse riding, canoeing and more. You can enjoy a day out at the National Trust Dolaucothi Gold Mines at Pumpsaint, the Silver Mountain Experience (silver-lead mines) at Ponterwyd or the red kite feeding centre at Bwlch Nant Yr Arian. Why not take a trip on a traditional steam train from Abersytwyth to the falls at Devil’s Bridge?
Ysgubor Blaenparc Barn (UK41030) can be booked with Cartws BlaenParc Coach House (UK4131) to accommodate up 6 guests.

Come and uncover the delights of Old Stables Cottage, set within a beautiful wooded valley and within a small cluster of cottages in what was once the grounds of Noyadd Trefawr, a grand gentry mansion. Dating back to the 1600s, this delightful Grade II lsited chocolate box cottage was once the stables for the mansion house. This traditional cottage is bursting with charm and character with original wooden beams, exposed Welsh slate walls, stable doors, vaulted ceilings and wooden floor. As you enter through the stable doors you will immerse yourself in the delights of this fantastic property, the large open plan kitchen and living area is a great social space and finished to a high standard throughout. The spacious hand crafted wooden kitchen is well-equipped and the cosy living room has been lovingly furnished with focal wood burner, perfect to enjoy a good movie with a glass of wine. Each bedroom has been elegantly finished to a very high standard with a good night’s sleep in mind. The enclosed garden includes a large built in barbecue, perfect for those balmy summer days, and with plenty of seating for all your family to enjoy.

Set near the small hamlet of Ponthirwaun and close to the historic market town of Cardigan and Newcastle Emlyn, where you can find a plethora of restaurants, shops and a theatre. A visit to Cenarth Falls really is not to be missed and around a 5-minute drive, if timed well, you can see the salmon leaping up the falls which really is a fantastic sight. Nearby is the Welsh Wildlife Centre in Cilgerran, which runs along the banks of the River Teifi, made famous for coracle fishing.

Locally there is a host of beaches to discover with Aberporth, Poppit Sands and Mwnt beach all within a 30-minute drive and perfect for fishing, kayaking and canoeing. Take a walk along some of the 186 miles of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park footpath, just waiting to be enjoyed, and runs from Cardigan through to Amroth in the south. Try your hand at coasteering, surfing or paddle boarding, or take a boat trip to observe the dolphins and other wildlife. There are quaint towns to explore, history to uncover, and lots of beauty spots to be impressed by. Whether you love to walk, cycle, fish or just prefer to relax in glorious surroundings, this is the ideal base.

Set in a unique position, in its own private grounds yards from the sea with uninterrupted views of the stunning Ceredigion coastline, Cledan is the perfect holiday home in which to relax and unwind to the sound of the waves.
An open plan living area with comfortable settees, a Smart TV, Wood burner style electric fire and Wi-Fi -a dining table and chairs and a luxury fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, fridge/freezer,gas stove and microwave gives you all the comforts of home.
A special feature of the lodge are the 2 bedrooms one featuring a King size super luxury bed and a fully fitted en-suite bathroom with bath and overhead shower and toile. The second has two full size twin beds and en-suite luxury shower room and toilet.
Both bedrooms, in addition, have their own dressing room/closets.
The luxury accommodation continues outside where there is a large deck with glass panelling-superb for sheltering from the sea breezes whilst topping up your tan with outside furniture on which to enjoy the stunning views and savour the amazing sunsets.
Cledan’s lovely position set by a wooded area and on the bank of the river gives our guests the chance to see all sorts of wildlife, -many varieties of birds and also rabbits and squirrels plus the many sea birds and the red kites .

Come and enjoy Llanfair Hill Cottage set within the beautiful rolling Ceredigion countryside on the owners’ small holding near the small village of Gorsgoch. This delightful cottage was once the milking parlour for a busy working farm and has been fully renovated to a very good standard throughout in 2022 and provides a perfect base for couples to enjoy this scenic area, the owners small holding is spread over 23 acres of meadows which is ideal to exercise your furry friends, stabling for your horse is also available and can be arranged at cost directly with the owner where stables paddock, arena and jumps are available, you can also enjoy lots of footpaths and bridleways from your doorstep.
Enjoy finding beautiful beaches, bays, villages and interesting market towns to visit, this a wonderful base from which to enjoy and explore the fabulous scenery of Ceredigion and the Heritage coastline of Cardigan Bay. The beautiful harbour village of New Quay is only 11 miles away, where you can enjoy not only the beach and boat trips, but an array of shops and eateries.
Llanfair Hill Cottage is nestled adjacent to the owners’ home and is all on one level, the country kitchen is ideal for cooking that special romantic meal or relax in the open plan living and dining room with a good book or snuggle on the sofa with a glass of wine and a good movie. The super kingsize bed can be made into twins and offers flexibility and comfort, your bedroom has been lovingly furnished throughout with quality and comfort in mind. The rainfall walk-in shower is located just off the bedroom.
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. Beach 11 miles.