4BR/1BA Cottage in Tregaron - Comfy Stay Near Mountains or Coast - Sleeps 10

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Tregaron, Ceredigion, WLS

Cors Caron7 min drive
Devil's Bridge Falls27 min drive
Elan Valley Reservoirs111 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom for 2 people

1 Double Bed

Bedroom for 2 people plus cot

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom for 4 people

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Comfy cottage in glorious West Wales perfect for mountains or coast sleeps 9

Crud Yr Awel means Cradle the Breeze in Welsh and this lovely 200 year old stone cottage is our former home. It is in the pretty village of Llanddewi Brefi. The village was made famous by Little Britain as being the home of the only gay in the village. But we have another claim to fame as the house was owned in the 70's by Van Morrisson's guitarist Mark Cox and it has had a reputation as a great party house. There are rumours that Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithful visited him in the house when they stayed in a cottage just outside the village.

The house is on the outskirts of the village down a quiet little lane. It backs on to the beautiful churchyard of Dewi Saint giving it a very peaceful aspect. The village is famous for this church and the saint who is said to have performed a miracle when surrounded by a huge crowd he raised the ground beneath his feet so the people could hear his sermon better.

The village has a community shop selling a wide variety of local produce, good wines and general groceries. The two pubs serve real ales and proper pub grub. The market town of Lampeter is 8 miles away and has 2 supermarkets, swimming pool, leisure centre. Also several cafes and restaurants including the award winning Mulberry Bush Cafe where I work as a chef.

The village is very friendly and both pubs are welcoming and The New Inn serves traditional hearty pub food. There is a fenced children's play area and football pitch just a short stroll away from the house at the community centre.

The surrounding countryside is dramatic as we are nestled in the valley and just short a walk into mountain scenery with tumbling streams and waterfalls whilst the valley has gentle rolling sheep pasture and woods. This is perfect countryside for cycling.

The house has 4 bedrooms, 2 doubles, a family room with double and 2 single beds, and a single bedroom. The bathroom has a walk in shower as well as a bath. There is a dining room with an antique table that seats ten, a piano and a superb sideboard housing a collection of vintage china. The Victorian tea set shown in the photos is available for use for a special birthday or anniversary tea and I will make and serve home made scones and cake using it. Contact me for celebratory meal prices.

The cottage garden has tables and chairs and a barbecue. You are welcome to use the herbs from bed outside the kitchen door.

Property manager

Jaani

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

There is a travel cot and bedding

Events

No events allowed

All celebrations welcome

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Contact me to discuss

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside in the garden

No shoes upstairs

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: All celebrations welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tregaron

Located in Tregaron, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Strata Florida Abbey and National Trust - Dolaucothi Gold Mines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cors Caron and Devil's Bridge Falls. Travelling with kids? Consider Jane Beck Welsh Blankets and Silver Mountain Experience. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.

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Tregaron, Ceredigion, WLS

What's nearby

Cors Caron - 7 min drive
Devil's Bridge Falls - 27 min drive
Aberystwyth Beach - 51 min drive
Elan Valley - 78 min drive
Elan Valley Reservoirs - 111 min drive

Getting around

Devil's Bridge Station - 29 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

3 Horseshoe - 9 min drive
Sgubor Teile - 17 min drive
Café Hafan - 5 min drive
Foelallt Arms - 2 min walk
Y Long Room - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfy cottage in glorious West Wales perfect for mountains or coast sleeps 9 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Comfy cottage in glorious West Wales perfect for mountains or coast sleeps 9 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfy cottage in glorious West Wales perfect for mountains or coast sleeps 9 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Comfy cottage in glorious West Wales perfect for mountains or coast sleeps 9 located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cors Caron, Jane Beck Welsh Blankets and University of Wales, Trinity Saint David. Strata Florida Abbey and National Trust - Dolaucothi Gold Mines are also within 12 miles (20 km).

8.8

Excellent

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Oana N.

4 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Lovely place ,really lovely cottage , Janni recommended some places to visit which was really kind of her.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett W.

26 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely walking holiday

I stayed here with a group of friends for a short walking holiday. House comfortably slept the 8 of us. Beds were comfy and bedding all clean with extra blankets if needed. The cottage has a retro feel to it but we found it charming. We were left logs and coal for the fire which was needed in the evenings as it the cottage gets cold (due to its age and position), we had lovely cosy evenings around the fire watching old dvds that were available. Nice meal at the local pub and not far to drive for a big supermarket. Kitchen is extremely well stocked with everything you could need. The outside table and chairs and patio are a lovely addition and we enjoyed breakfasts and lunch outside, although the rest of the garden needs some TLC to maximize its potential, it could be lovely when done. We visited the local nature reserve which has really good accessible walks for those who need it. We also popped by an Abbey which was an interesting site of local history. For our main walk we used a public footpath book available in the house. The walk we chose started in the village and was a good length, although be prepared to improvise as the footpaths are not well used and overgrown in places. We also visited Dolaucothi gold mines and estate which is well worth the short drive and is part of the National Trust. Overall we had an amazing trip away and would love to come back. Would recommend! Thanks Jaani!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Claire E.

6 Oct 2021

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

A disappointing stay

It was a quirky, interesting property which did have a homely feel and authentic furniture that fit the style. However, there were cobwebs hanging everywhere - in cupboards, from ceilings, along walls, in between furniture as if no one had lived there for months. The kitchen cupboards were grimy and every kitchen utensil/pot/pan needed washing before we could use it. The freezer door was hanging off. There was a hob kettle that had a mouldy teabag stuck in the spout. Towels were old family towels that were threadbare. With a deep clean and some love and attention it could be a lovely property but for us it was definitely not worth what we paid for it and we would not return.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa T.

13 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Period cottage in quiet, rural small village near impressive mountains

This is a good size period cottage which retains lots of features such as slate floor and has interesting items such as unique crockery. As a fan of older houses it was nice to see a cottage which retained a lot of character. The property is large enough to support a group of visitors without us all being on a heap / bedrooms are a good size. Even though it’s an older house it’s suitable for those less steady on their pins as the tread is wide on the stairs and there aren’t that many steps. The heating came on 2 x a day so it was cosy. The hot water also comes on 2 x a day for baths and there is an electric shower for 24/7 use. The cottage has board games and a DVD plus good WiFi though we could not phone out on EE. The owner has connected a land line and there is a telephone box outside. Janni showed us where a nice dog walk was up the hill yards from the cottage: It’s a bit overgrown on the path but does afford great views at the top! We wanted an Indian takeaway and that’s a 15 mile trip to Lampeter but there are other choices for Chinese etc closer to home. The sat nav may take you over a mountain road to get here which is a bit hairy but wonderful scenery. If we had more time we would like to go hiking. There is also a pretty river on the way to Lampeter about a mile from the cottage which would be lovely for a picnic. We had a day out in the quaint New Quay and that’s about 40 mins away but practice your reversing skills as some country lanes are quite narrow! We would have have liked to have visited Devils Bridge waterfalls but sadly not enough time. After a day trip there are plenty of plates in the property so you self cater easily -even champagne glasses to toast a bday! We also had a pint in the beer garden of the new inn which is tiny outside but Covid safe so good for the nans and the staff were very friendly - we bought some nice local honey in the shop next door/. Both are a few yards from the house. There is parking a few minutes away in the village car park/. The bedding was plump and comfy: I did find the bed a bed a bit soft and squeaky in the master bedroom, the back of the garden could with a spruce and the oven seem to take a while to heat up but that’s my only gripes: in all it’s a well stocked, rustic property in a quiet village which offers good vfm. If you want to get away from it all you can’t go far wrong. We even overslept as it was so quiet!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

9 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect place to get away!

A home from home setting with plenty of room set in a lovely quiet town.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jaani

I was born in Sri Lanka and moved to England with my family when I was 9. I have worked as a chef and run restaurants and clubs in London and Scotland as well as organising festivals and retreats all over the country.
Andy who is a musician and writer and I moved to Llanddewi with our baby daughter from London yearning for quieter pace of life.
We have since found a house with a bit more land where we run a glamping site. I am a chef with several years professional experience and will cook a special meal or cater for a celebratory event for you. I specialise in Sri Lankan curries but am happy to take requests. I cook at the award winning Mulberry Bush cafe in Lampeter several days a week.

Why they chose this property

We were charmed by this cottage with its lovely big rooms which are unusual for such an old village house, and the peaceful and pretty cottage garden which is full of flowers for most of the year. There is a bed of herbs by the kitchen door which you are welcome to use.

The house is ideally suited for trips to the stunning coast or for rambling in the spectacular rugged countryside. The Teifi valley is great for cycling or you can venture into the hills if you like a bit more of a challenge. The heritage Cardigan coastline is half an hour away by car. The charming Victorian seaside town of Aberystwyth is the nearest coastal town. Further south are the spectacular beaches of Cardian Bay where you can watch the seals at play, learn to surf and kayak or take a boat trip from New Quay to watch the dolphins.

There are several National Trust properties such as Llanerchaeron at Ciliau Aeron near Aberaeron, a Welsh gentry estate with house, walled gargens and home farm. Also Aberglasney House and Garden, a medieval house which is said to have one of the finest gardens in Wales.

What makes this property unique

The rooms are themed in several different eclectic styles and filled with my collection of beautiful antique bedding, artifacts and furniture, some of which I have up-cycled. The dining room with its dark wood table and chairs, sideboard and piano has a Victorian feel.

The kitchen is decorated in 50's style with original kitchen wall cupboards with their distinctive ridged glass doors and a vintage 50's sink unit. There is a fab Rayburn which keeps the kitchen warm and welcoming, it has 2 ovens and two hot plates. It is lit during the winter months but not for one night stays. The kitchen base unit originally came from a local haberdashers shop.

The sitting room has an art Deco feel with original 30's mirrors, standard lamps and wood burner. The room also has the original antique flagstones and exposed beams.

The large bedrooms have a country cottage feel with the tongue and groove ceilings with exposed beams and original oak and pine floorboards. They are furnished with comfy beds, cotton bedding, hand made quilts and hand painted shabby-chic furniture.

The large bathroom overlooks the garden and has a large bath, a walk in shower, toilet and sink. The 4 bedrooms and the bathroom are upstairs.

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