Magical little cottage for 4, near the Ceredigion Coastal Path and spectacular beaches
Space & setting.
If you’re after an utterly idyllic holiday, your search stops here. Tucked into a green valley, this traditional 18thC stone cottage with its thatched roof and bumpy limestone walls has one of the prettiest exteriors we’ve ever seen. But the interiors wow too, stylish and contemporary beneath a crisscross of timeworn beams, with 2 charming bedrooms and the cosiest of living areas, warmed by an oil burner. A ladder leads up to the best bit; a traditional ‘crog loft’, where you can hide away and read books. Outside, pure peace. The cottage — named Glanyrafon — is wrapped in almost an acre of flowering gardens – bees buzz, butterflies flit and a little river rushes along, spanned by a medieval bridge. And then there’s the lure of West Wales’ unspoilt beaches, a short drive away. Llangrannog, Penbryn, Aberporth, Tresaith. Swimming and body boarding are exhilarating all year round, and while summers are beautiful, the winter months have an incredible quality of light. Really, it doesn’t matter when you come; it’s all about how long you can stay.
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Sustainability.
The cottage is an ancient building that’s been painstakingly restored, insulated with sheepswool and decorated with eco-friendly paint. The garden has been planted to be bee-friendly.
Surrounds.
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Llangrannog -
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Llangrannog
- Wander through woodland (45 mins) or drive to Cwmtydu National Trust beach, a mostly pebbled stretch known as Seals Bay, as the surrounding coves are popular places for seals to rear their pups.
- From here, you can walk along the spectacular Ceredigion Coastal Path, past iconic Ynys Lochtyn to Llangrannog. This pretty seaside village is home to lovely sandy beaches where you can swim, bodyboard and build bonfires to keep cosy as the sun goes down.
- Nearby town New Quay offers great dolphin-spotting boat tours, and a curve of pretty pastel houses wrapping around the cliff. Have lunch at the Blue Bell Deli & Bistro.
- Harbour town Aberaeron is similarly picturesque, with colourful houses and a Saturday market. Don’t miss The Hive‘s fantastic honey ice cream.
- Spend a day in Cardigan, visiting the castle and buying groceries from all the little independents.
Specifics.
- Beautifully restored 18thC cottage
- Kingsize bedroom and twin bedroom; beds dressed in luxe linens with memory-foam mattresses
- High chair provided
- Bathroom with rolltop tub and powerful shower
- Well-equipped kitchen with a woodburner
- Lovely lounge with 2 sofas and an oil burner
- Board games, books, Smart TV with Netflix, DVDs, Alexa and superfast WiFi
- Large terraced garden with alfresco seating, garden games, firepit and BBQ
- One well-behaved dog welcome. Not allowed on beds or furniture. Must not be left unattended.
- Drive to shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants
- Booking conditions: 3-night or 4 night minimum stay (checking in Friday or Monday). Strictly no use of candles, and no EV charging from the house. Children must not be left unattended in the garden as deep pond / small river. No children under 10 in crogloft (reading nook) due to steep ladder access.
- Remember to pack: beach towels, dog bed & towels (if bringing a dog!), wellies, walking boots, wetsuits & bodyboards
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30% deposit on booking, with the balance due 12 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 12+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 12 weeks of stay.
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FAQs.
No, they are in an L formation.
Yes – off road parking for 2 cars.
Wheelchair access is tricky as there are a few small steps down from the parking area. The bathroom has a shower over bath which may be difficult for users with limited mobility.
No, due to space restrictions– there is a launderette 15 mins away.
Yes – it’s a 45-min walk through the woods to Cwmtdu – just be aware it is steep and can be challenging in winter. There are lots of lovely walks nearby that aren’t coastal.
It can’t be fully secured due to the small river / stream running through it – curious dogs may follow this out!
Some guests do walk to the pub but its about 2.5 miles (hour & a half or so on hilly roads /paths (Llangrannog being the nearest). It’s a 10-min drive.
We provide a starter pack of logs for the kitchen woodburner, and logs for the firepit can be found in the shed (please do not use this in the woodburner as can lead to chimney damage). Logs are available at the petrol station 10 minutes away.
All the nearby beaches have at least a dog-friendly section all year round. Penbryn is no dogs from May to September.
Realistically, yes. The nearest train station is over an hour away and there is no reliable bus route nearby.
The cottage is on the edge of a tiny, very quiet hamlet. There is one house a little up the road but the owners live elsewhere and use it very rarely.
Unfortunately not. The check in / check out days are strictly Friday and Monday due to housekeeper availability.
No, and under no circumstances may the cottage electricity be used for this purpose. It invalidates the owners’ insurance and will lead to your breakage deposit retention and may lead to further claims as well as being asked to vacate the property immediately.
Candles & naked flames are strictly prohibited inside the cottage due to the thatched roof. They are in breach of Fire Regulations so invalidate the insurance.
4pm check in / 10am check out.
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