Dog-friendly Ceredigion

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.

These 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.

These properties can be booked together to accommodate 120 people.

Tan Y Dderwen (Under The Oak, ref OZV), Beudy Bach (Little Cowshed, ref OZW) and Gwel-Y-Llyn (Lake View, ref OZX) are beautiful conversions of traditional Welsh long barns whilst The Farmhouse, (ref OYV) is a bespoke, extremely spacious holiday property furnished to the highest of standards. All offer Wi-Fi for your convenience.
Located in a tranquil setting surrounded by rolling countryside, these wonderful family holiday properties boast character and all the comforts for the perfect countryside holiday.
Close to the borders of both mid and south Wales, the properties provide perfect accommodation ideally placed for exploring the dramatic Ceredigion coastline where bottlenose dolphins are often seen.
The picturesque fishing town of Aberaeron is only six miles away with shops and its large harbour encased by pastel-shaded Georgian houses. A short drive inland leads to the rural and traditional towns of Lampeter and Tregaron, where the Welsh language is mostly used by the locals. Tregaron feels almost untouched by the 21st century and is a bastion of the Welsh language and culture. The river running through the town centre leads to Cors Caron, a national nature reserve of peat bog which is one of the most impressive wildlife areas in Wales; home to rare marsh grasses, black adders, buzzards and even the occasional red kite. A perfect opportunity to discover the real Wales. Shops 3 miles, pub in village.
The Farmhouse (OYV), Tan Y Dderwen (OZV), Beudy Bach (OZW) and Gwel-Y-Llyn (OZX) can be booked together to accommodate larger groups or families holidaying together.