Local Area Information

The Cardigan Bay Coast is within easy driving distance – famous for porpoises, grey seals, bottlenose dolphins, abundant bird life, wonderful coastal walks and clean, sandy beaches. The A486 leads to New Quay, about 11 miles north, a charming fishing village and popular seaside resort with lovely beach and cliff top walks. The larger resort of Aberaeron is 14 miles north, a vibrant harbour town with Georgian architecture, good shopping and craft centres. Several other resorts are within easy reach including Llangrannog, Penbryn Sands, Tresaith, Aberporth and Poppit Sands.

Llandysul is 4 miles from the property on the banks of the River Teifi, a busy little market town with essential amenities (supermarket, petrol station, cash point) and leisurely walks by the river.

Lampeter is 9 miles away, a university town also with a selection of independent shops.

Newcastle Emlyn is 10 miles away, a quaint old market town with a good variety of independent shops including antique, craft and book shops, as well as supermarkets, restaurants, etc. The ruins of a medieval castle overlook the river on three sides.

Cardigan is 20 miles west, an attractive market town at the north of the Pembrokeshire Peninsula on the Teifi estuary, with good shopping and leisure amenities including an 18-hole golf course with stunning views. The famous 186- mile Pembrokeshire Coastal Trail begins at nearby St. Dogmaels, along the dramatic Pembrokeshire coastline.

Carmarthen is 18 miles to the south with excellent shopping amenities, multi-screen cinema, general hospital, main line railway station, and access to the A48/M4 Link road.

There are things to do and places to visit for all ages and interests - these are just a few suggestions -  Visit some of the best and most beautiful beaches in the UK, book a boat trip from New Quay to see the dolphins, take a ride on a steam train, see the animals at one of the nearby petting farms, enjoy the thrills of Oakwood Theme Park or the Llandysul Paddlers and Canoe Centre.  For those that are looking for a slower pace visit the National Botanic Gardens of Wales, Welsh Wildlife Centre or the Ynylas National Nature Reserve, the Cenarth Falls or coarse fishing at nearby Cledlyn Lake Fishery.