Y Bwthyn (The Cottage) is a lovely traditional Welsh stone cottage situated within the village of Talgarreg, just 15 15-minute drive from the stunning Cardigan Bay coastline. On the outside of this semi-detached cottage, a plaque commemorates the fact that renowned Welsh preacher and poet Dewi Emrys once lived here. Dewi Emrys won the very coveted National Eisteddfod ’Chair’ no less than four times for his work. The property is a Visit Wales 4* graded property (graded March 2024).
The current owners of the cottage have worked tirelessly to create a delightful holiday home, which has been thoughtfully finished to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone who stays here. The interior is extremely cosy, with original features such as exposed stonework and beams, and you will be warm and cosy as you relax by the multi-fuel burner. The modern and bright kitchen/dining room is very well-equipped and includes a dishwasher and a coffee pod machine. Upstairs there are two characterful bedrooms, a double en-suite, and a twin room for children with a DVD player, bed guard and night light, each with a TV. The lovely enclosed garden looks out onto fields beyond and the raised patio is the ideal spot to enjoy the views with a morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Although, with the welcoming village pub right opposite you will probably want to spend some time there too!
If you can drag yourself away from Y Bwthyn, you must explore the surrounding area. The pretty seaside town of New Quay, with its houses clinging to the rocks, is charming. There is a selection of little shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, and also the Marine Wildlife Centre. You can take a boat trip to spot dolphins and seals, and from the sea, you can get a sense of how beautiful this coastline is. If sailing isn’t for you, why not visit Aberaeron and enjoy fish and chips or the famous honey ice cream, overlooking the harbour watching the boats bobbing about, or people crabbing when the tide is in? There are plenty of lovely sandy beaches to explore in the area, including. New Quay, Tresaith, Penbryn, Llangrannog and Aberporth. Nearby, Llangrannog and Tresaith have pubs and restaurants overlooking the beach, so whatever the weather you can enjoy a meal and soak up the views, or just have a pizza on the beach at Llangrannog.
The county town of Cardigan and the university town of Aberystwyth are worth a visit, both with castles and the latter with a pier, promenade and electric cliff railway, and the scenic Vale of Rheidol Steam Train. Take a visit to see the beautiful Cenarth Falls, with suitable paths for prams, buggies or disabled access, or just a short drive away is the National Trust-owned Llanerchaeron, as is the internationally known Llandysul Paddlers Canoe Centre. If you are after serious mountain biking, you can take to the muddy tracks at Nant-yr-Arian, Aberystwyth or the Brechfa Forest, or you can hire electric bikes locally and take a stroll on the scenic country lanes of the area. Come and stay at Y Bwthyn and be sure of a ’Croeso cynnes’, or a warm Welsh welcome; you won’t be disappointed. Beach 7 miles. Shop 4½ miles, pub serving food at weekends - 10yards

Delfryn is a delightful 19th century, link-detached cottage situated in the small ancient village of Llanarth. The cottage is located just off the A487 coastal road which runs between Aberystwyth and Cardigan, within 3 miles of the pretty seaside resort of New Quay and 3 miles from the colourful Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron; both of which have a good selection of shops, cafés and restaurants.
The owners of Delfryn have painstakingly restored the cottage to offer contemporary and comfortable holiday accommodation whilst retaining original features. The property layout is ideally suited to a family or friends holidaying together. The lovely living room has a feature stone wall and fireplace with a gas wood-burning stove for cosy nights in. The living room leads directly to the contemporary and spacious kitchen and dining area which in turn has French doors bringing you out into the terrace and garden. Also leading off the living room is a separate snug with a further TV and a sofa bed for two people, if required. A shower room and toilet completes the ground floor accommodation and upstairs there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The seaside resort of New Quay clings to the rocks above Cardigan Bay and has three great sandy beaches (two are dog friendly all year round) and two harbours from where you can spot an array of wildlife, most famously the dolphins that visit the harbour almost daily. Why not take a boat trip to get up close and personal or buy an ice cream or fish and chips and sit on the harbour wall and wait for them to appear! Lovers of the outdoors may also like to try sailing, surfing, windsurfing, sea kayaking or canoeing from the harbour beach. The resorts of Llangrannog, Aberaeron and Aberporth are also within easy reach of Llanarth and each are great starting points for walking the Cardigan Bay Coastal Path – there’s 60 miles of it to enjoy and the beaches and coastline are some of the best in Wales. A 35-minute drive will bring you to the resort of Aberystwyth, where you will find the pier and promenade as well as the electric cliff railway to the summit of Constitution Hill. Have a coffee up there and enjoy the spectacular views across the bay. You can also take the steam train from Aberyswtyth to Devil’s Bridge and waterfalls, or why not drive a bit further on to the Silver Mountain Experience at Llywernog, a fantastic day out to explore the history of the 18th century silver mine. This part of west Wales has so much to offer whether you are after a short break or a longer stay; why not come and make Delfryn your base and see for yourself. Beach 2¼ miles. Shop 175 yards, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

Situated within a 20-minute stroll down to New Quay’s picturesque harbour, Montrose is a stone-built terraced house which has been furnished to provide comfortable accommodation. Built in the early 1870s, the property lies in an area known as ’Arba’ and was built when a number of tenants from the nearby Llanina Mansion were ejected from the estate for not voting as their landlord required. Since the early 1900s the house has been in the ownership of the same family, and the current owner is the grandson of sea captain Daniel Evans. Born in 1886, he was the last survivor of the New Quay Cape Horners, famous for sailing his vessel 3000 nautical miles on the treacherous journey around the Horn. Adjacent to the owner’s home, Montrose offers plenty of living space. Sea views can be enjoyed from the rooms at the rear of the property, and the pretty enclosed courtyard has direct pedestrian access through a holiday park, down to the long stretch of beach at Traeth Gwyn, which is dog friendly all year round.

Once famous for smuggling, fishing and wooden boat building, the pretty seaside town of New Quay (Cei Newydd in Welsh), has pubs, shops, restaurants and cafés clinging to the sides of the hills above the blue waters of Cardigan Bay. Enjoy the sheltered harbour and wonderful sandy beaches, or sailing, fishing and water sports which are all available locally. The harbour wall is a great place to sit and enjoy an ice cream whilst watching the boats bobbing about. Look out for the resident bottlenose dolphins too. Boat trips are available in season to see them up close. Poet and writer Dylan Thomas lived in New Quay in 1944. It is easy to see why he loved the place and how it gave him such inspiration. If you are here during the summer you may catch one of the many events in the town such as Cardigan Bay Regatta and New Quay Music Festival. The firework display over the harbour around bonfire night is a spectacle not to be missed.

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, 20 miles, with its long promenade and pier, cliff railway, camera obscura and Vale of Rheidol steam railway to Devil’s Bridge. Cardigan with its castle, is 18 miles, and there is plenty of stunning scenery to explore inland, including Cors Caron, one of the few remaining examples of a raised peat bog in Britain. Lying beside the River Teifi, just above the small market town of Tregaron, on the edge of the dramatic Cambrian Mountains, there are excellent walks through the heart of the bog on a timber decked walkway. Montrose is the ideal property for both short breaks or longer holidays, so come and discover what a charming and diverse area Cardigan Bay is. Beach 400 yards. Shop 600 yards (seasonal shop 200 yards), pub and restaurant 300 yards.

This charming, detached property offers comfortable and spacious accommodation, and is perfect for year round holidays with its cosy wood burner, perfect for winter escapes, as well as a delightful sun room opening out onto lawned gardens, perfect for family summer seaside breaks.

Ty Gwyn enjoys a superb location just a short stroll from a sheltered sandy beach and close to the quaint Victorian seaside fishing town of New Quay, with its good selection of cafés, pubs and restaurants. A must for every visitor is a boat trip from the harbour round the bay for a closer encounter with the seals and dolphins that this area is famous for. This idyllic area affords excellent walking and lovely beaches, with many visitor attractions within easy reach including a honey farm, the pretty Georgian town of Aberaeron and the quaint resorts of Aberporth and Llangrannog. The ancient town of Cardigan to the south and the Victorian resort of Aberystwyth are also close by. Beach 300 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

This spacious Victorian property sits within a row of similar properties inside the village and is the ideal getaway to experience the dramatic Ceredigion coastline. It has been recently renovated to a fantastic standard by its owners, retaining its original character and charm with wood flooring, exposed stone walls, and original ornate coving. It has been lovingly furnished to a high standard throughout with all bedrooms offering beautiful finishes and matching décor to provide an excellent night’s sleep. The master bedroom boasts a modern and well proportioned en-suite shower room. Locally, the historic Georgian town of Aberaeron is a 15 minute drive away with its colourful houses running through the town, and to the south the seaside market town of Cardigan comes complete with an 11th century castle and the river Teifi running through. The dramatic North Pembrokeshire coastline and Cardigan Bay are all within easy reach, with some truly glorious beaches including Mwnt, Aberporth and Cei Bach really worth the visit. The beach is 150 yards with shops, pubs and restaurants within 50 yards.

Converted from an 18th century milking shed to a high standard cottage in 2020, Ty Arth has lots of original features that have been upcycled and used in the property. Situated in Maen-y-groes, on the owner’s quiet small holding with 5 acres of land, this lovely semi-detached cottage nestles in a fabulous rural location where red kites can often be spotted. The famous Ceredigion coastal paths can be accessed behind the owner’s land from where guests can take a short walk down to New Quay shops, restaurants and beaches and beyond. This delightful, pet-friendly property (2 pets welcome) has everything you need to enjoy a self-catering holiday.
Underfloor heating on the ground floor provides guests with a cosy and warm welcome, especially during the cooler months. On the first floor there are two bedrooms; one with a super kingsize bed, the other with zip and link twin beds (which can be made into a second super kingsize bed if required), and a family bathroom. Outside, a lovely patio area with garden furniture, as well as an enclosed grassed paddock close to the property with picnic benches, makes this a great place to let your pets roam free (under supervision).
New Quay has an array of local pubs, shops and restaurants, as well as Cardigan Watersports Centre for those who fancy trying paddle-boarding or sailing. The picturesque fishing harbour is also home to bottlenose dolphins who may be spotted on a clear day. New Quay is where the poet Dylan Thomas lived during World War II, and visitors can follow the Dylan Thomas Trail around the town. Nearby New Quay Honey Farm is well worth a visit, as is the delightful and colourful harbour town of Aberaeron. The ruins of Strata Florida and the Cambrian Mountains are only a short drive away, and golf and horse riding is available nearby. Beach 1½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.Ty Arth can be booked together with Ty Draenog (UK31653) to accommodate up to 8 guests.

Come and discover this characterful detached cottage set within the tranquil hamlet of Talgarreg, perfect for families and friends to getaway and enjoy this stunning part of Ceredigion.

Drws y Coed is nestled adjacent to the owners’ home, in the grounds of a small Welsh manor and enjoys far reaching countryside views from your garden. With many 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 7 miles away, where you can enjoy not only the beach and boat trips, but an array of shops and eateries, or you can just sample an ice cream. Why not have a seat on the harbour wall and watch out for the Bottlenose dolphins which are regular visitors to this area; you can also take a boat trip out for a closer look at the dolphins and wide array of sealife.

This spacious cottage is set across two floors with the open plan kitchen and living room perfect for formal meals, whilst French doors lead to the garden area for alfresco dining. On the ground floor there is a four poster bed complete with en-suite shower room and French doors leading to a raised decked area with some stunning countryside views. On the first floor each bedroom has been lovingly furnished to a good standard and each room is bright and airy and designed with a good night’s sleep in mind.

Within a short drive you can explore the unspoilt beaches and coves such as Penbryn, Cei Bach and Cwmtydu, once a haven for smugglers, where in late summer, you may see Atlantic grey seals with their pups. The colourful Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron is a 20-minute drive and offers an abundance of shops, restaurants and cafés, and a delightful level walk, suitable for bikes and pushchairs, to the National Trust property of Llanerchaeron, an 18th-century Welsh gentry estate. For those visitors who enjoy outdoor pursuits there is a canoeing centre and fishing available in Llandysul. Fly and coarse fishing, as well as golfing, are available in Lampeter. Also within reasonable driving distance are the interesting towns of Carmarthen, Cardigan and Aberystwyth.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 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.

The Powys Lodge is set within a beautiful, wooded valley within the aptly named Woodlands Park Resort, a beautifully well-kept lodge resort on the sublime coastline of Cardigan Bay and near the quaint hamlet of Gilfachrheda.
The Powys Lodge is a detached luxury lodge that offers a great space to relax in after busy days out exploring the area. The property consists of an open-plan living space with comfortable sofas, one double sofa bed, and a Freeview Smart TV perfect for snuggling down in front of a film in the evening. There is a well-equipped kitchen which is great for whipping up a holiday feast and dining al fresco.
Two stylishly decorated bedrooms, both with their own Freeview TVs and en-suites, means you’re guaranteed a comfortable night’s sleep, leaving you well-rested to carry on your adventures the next day. Patio doors, from the living area and both bedrooms, lead out onto the decking and garden area, equipped with plenty of seating for enjoying a morning cup of coffee or simply enjoying the sunshine. Enjoy views from the decking overlooking a stream and woodland area.
The Powys Lodge is a short distance into the seaside resort of New Quay complete with a pretty harbour, coffee shops, restaurants, and a picture postcard beach ideal for swimming, relaxing or enjoying a stroll on the golden sands. A must for every visitor is a boat trip from the harbour around the bay for a closer encounter with the seals and dolphins that this area is famous for.
Take a trip north to the Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron with colourful houses, café and restaurants or head over to Penbryn Beach, a truly beautiful beach, for a day of sand, sea and hopefully sun! Whether you decide to explore this wonderful area on foot, by bicycle or by car, you are sure of a fun-filled day out with plenty to do for the whole family. The Ceredigion coast is littered with hidden coves, dramatic cliff-top walks and Blue Flag beaches, making it one of the UK’s best undiscovered holiday destinations. Beach 1¼ miles.

Come and enjoy Synod Cottage, this charming two bedroom cottage is nestled in the tranquil village of Synod Inn, located near the beautiful coastal town of New Quay. This delightful retreat offers a perfect blend of traditional comfort and modern amenities, ensuring a memorable stay for our guests.
As you step inside, you’ll be greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The bright and airy living room features a wood burner, where you can relax on plush sofas and enjoy the soothing crackle of the fire during colder evenings, the sunroom, bathed in natural light, provides a serene space to unwind and take in the picturesque views across the lawned garden. The cottage boasts two comfortable bedrooms, thoughtfully designed to provide a restful sleep. Each room is tastefully furnished, offering a peaceful sanctuary after a day of exploration. The well-appointed kitchen is fully equipped with all the necessary appliances, allowing you to prepare delicious meals using fresh local ingredients. Outside, a charming garden awaits, complete with a seating area with outdoor furniture, where you can soak up the sunshine or indulge in al fresco dining.
Synod Inn is a peaceful village, offering a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, within a short distance lies the coastal gem of New Quay, this picturesque town is renowned for its stunning sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and an abundance of marine life. Take a leisurely stroll along the promenade, explore the quaint shops and cafes, or embark on a boat trip to spot dolphins and seals in their natural habitat.
For nature enthusiasts, the nearby Cardigan Bay offers breath-taking coastal walks and opportunities for birdwatching. Discover the beauty of the surrounding countryside through hiking trails, or enjoy a leisurely bike ride along scenic routes, if you’re seeking a touch of history, visit the charming town of Aberaeron, known for its colourful Georgian architecture and bustling harbour. Explore the National Trust-owned Llanerchaeron estate, a beautiful 18th-century property that offers a glimpse into the region’s rich heritage. Synod Cottage provides a cosy and tranquil retreat, complemented by the allure of nearby New Quay and its stunning coastline. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, outdoor adventures, or cultural experiences, this charming cottage and its surrounding attractions will ensure an unforgettable stay for you. Beach 4½ miles.