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    Living room
    Master bedroom
    Bathroom
    Chapel House slate sign
    Kitchen
    Second bedroom
    Landing
    Front of property
    View from Chapel
    Very long stretch of sand at Newgale beach with dunes and cliffs on right sea on left

    Chapel House

    Newgale, Pembrokeshire
    Beach within 1 mile
    Coastal
    Enclosed Garden
    Good for Walkers
    Detached property
    Unique
    8
    3
    1
    £425
    Weekly stays from
    Caban Cynnes hot tub with two blue wine glasses and lawn in background
    Double bed, with beside tables and lamps and a vase of flowers
    Sofas, TV, log burner and logs
    Sofas, with kitchen and table and chairs in the background
    Bath, hand basin, toilet and toilet roll holder
    Shower enclosure, wash hand basin and heated towel rail
    Caban Cynnes single bedroom with full size cot and bedside table
    Caban Cynnes single bedroom with full size cot

    Caban Cynnes

    Rhydlewis, Ceredigion
    Hot Tub
    Enclosed Garden
    Good for Walkers
    Farm Stay
    Secluded setting
    Wood Burner/Open Fire
    3
    2
    2
    £690
    Weekly stays from
    Special Offer
    The Coach-house
    Twin beds (can be king size bed)
    Table - seats 2
    Built-in kitchenette
    Teifi Estuary beyond the battlements
    Easy-access studio apartment
    Armchair, dresser with microwave
    Wet room shower
    The view looking down on to The Coach-house
    Relax at the Coach-house

    The Coach-house

    Cardigan Castle
    Beach within 3 miles
    Coastal
    Luxury
    Enclosed Garden
    Good for Walkers
    Character Cottage
    2
    1
    0
    Save 20% on holidays between 20th Dec 2024 and 23rd Jan 2025.
    Weekly stays from
    £470
    Special Offer
    Gardener's Cottage
    Romantic king size bedroom
    Kitchen/diner with dishwasher
    Spacious sitting room
    Beautifully furnished
    Luxurious bathroom
    Shower enclosure
    Private entrance gate to cottages
    The Castle grounds & restaurant
    The Eisteddfod chair

    Gardener's Cottage

    Cardigan Castle
    Beach within 3 miles
    Coastal
    Luxury
    Good for Walkers
    Great Views
    Wood Burner/Open Fire
    2
    1
    0
    Save 20% on Christmas and New Year holidays.
    Weekly stays from
    £570
    Shared courtyard garden
    The master bedroom
    The sitting room
    East Wing at Cardigan Castle
    Well equipped kitchen / diner
    Breakfast bar, fridge/ freezer, eye level oven and lots of equipment
    King size bedroom
    Luxurious en suite bathroom
    Arrow slit in the stairwell
    The Eisteddfod chair

    East Wing

    Cardigan Castle
    Beach within 3 miles
    Coastal
    Luxury
    Good for Walkers
    Wood Burner/Open Fire
    Character Cottage
    8
    4
    0
    £1085
    Weekly stays from
    The Greenhouse cottage outside view, campervan, fields and sea
    King size bed in centre of room with a bedside tables. Wall art on wall.Sideboard at bottom of bed
    king size bed with 2 wall lamps with 2 seater leather sofa and small fold up dining table.
    Kitchen, sink, cooker, two windows
    view from the stairs to Bedroom with sofa and dining table
    Living area with bed, sofa, dining table
    Wetroom with shower, toilet, hand basin
    Lane approaching The GreenHouse cottage
    Outside area of cottage fenced with gravel and bedder with plant pots by front door
    View of coastline from the sea

    The GreenHouse

    Clarach, Ceredigion
    Beach within 1 mile
    Coastal
    Good for Walkers
    Great Views
    Farm Stay
    Mountain biking
    2
    1
    0
    £595
    Weekly stays from
    Bedroom in The Arthouse Barn Studio with double and single beds, wardrobe, chair and window
    Veranda at The Arthouse Barn Studio with table and chairs, cottage garden
    Bedroom in The Arthouse Barn Studio, double and single beds, window, door to bathroom
    Kitchen with stainless steel worktops, cooker, sink, shelves
    Living area in The Arthouse Barn Studio, 2 sofas, coffee table, log burning stove and patio doors
    Living area showing sofas, coffee table, cupboards and lamp
    Open plan living, dining and kitchen in The Arthouse Barn Studio
    Lounge area with woodburner, sofas
    Bathroom in The Arthouse Barn Studio, bath with shower over, washbasin and toilet
    En suite shower room in The Arthouse Barn Studio showing shower and washbasin

    The Arthouse Barn Studio

    Eglwyswrw, Pembrokeshire
    Good for Walkers
    Wood Burner/Open Fire
    Character Cottage
    Romantic
    Eco-friendly features
    Unique
    4
    2
    1
    £650
    Weekly stays from
    Dining table and chairs, telescope to look at the view
    Wine and glasses on the table on the balcony at Nautilus
    King size bed with amazing view out of the window
    Sofa and chair shaped like a shark in the living area
    King size bed with amazing views out of the window of the coast
    Single bed near the window with vies across the countryside
    2 single beds, beside cabinets and lamps and large mirror
    Dining table and chairs
    Shower enclosure and toilet
    Hand basin, toilet and bath

    Nautilus

    Penally, Pembrokeshire
    Dogs Go Free
    Beach within 1 mile
    Coastal
    Luxury
    Good for Walkers
    Great Views
    6
    3
    2
    £800
    Weekly stays from
    Lounge with large pane windows looking out into the garden.
    Front of house large windows with balcony, gravelled yard with grass area. paving slabs
    Side image of front of house. front door. windows, large sliding doors and balcony. front garden
    Lounge with bean bag, sofa and floor rug.
    Master bedroom with a double bed, clothes dresser and bedside tables.
    Kitchen with an island counter and integrated cooker.
    Dining table in the kitchen area
    Lounge on the ground floor with sofa, coffee table and wood flooring.
    4 seater table and chair garden set in the garden.
    Lounge room with sofas and a Tv on the wall behind the kitchen.

    Ty Machlud

    Tresaith, Ceredigion
    Dogs Go Free
    Beach within 1 mile
    Coastal
    Luxury
    Enclosed Garden
    Good for Walkers
    10
    4
    2
    £1600
    Weekly stays from
    Special Offer
    Y Cartws
    King size bed
    Cosy living room with log fire
    Wildlife pond with Y Cartws beyond
    Kingsize bedroom with roll top bath
    Country kitchen / diner
    Welcome to Wig Farm
    Aerial view of Llangrannog
    birds on bird feeder
    birds eye view of Wig Farm

    Y Cartws

    Llangrannog, Ceredigion
    Beach within 3 miles
    Coastal
    Enclosed Garden
    Good for Walkers
    Farm Stay
    Secluded setting
    2
    1
    2
    Save 30% on Start of the Year holidays.
    Weekly stays from
    £480
    Special Offer
    Y Caban overlooking the pond
    Double bedroom, bedside shelves. Wall lights and wall art
    Kitchen area with dining room and dining table with tableware
    kitchen area, kettle, toaster, microwave, oven, shelves with tea and coffee and basic kitchen essentials
    large window with view to countryside, side table and stool
    Cosy lounge with views of the garden
    Decked area with table and chairs to seat two with a bottle of bubbly in ice bucket.
    Bird's eye view of the property
    Pond near to the property

    Y Caban

    Llangrannog, Ceredigion
    Beach within 3 miles
    Good for Walkers
    Farm Stay
    Secluded setting
    Wood Burner/Open Fire
    Character Cottage
    2
    1
    2
    Save 30% on Start of the Year holidays.
    Weekly stays from
    £480
    Special Offer
    Front of Cartws Bach, mature shrubs and plants, parasol and seating area
    Open plan kitchen/living area
    Living area with sofas, woodburner, bookshelves
    Double bedroom
    Twin bed area or double bed
    View from open double doors onto gravelled patio area with table and chairs
    Bathroom
    Fully equipped kitchen
    Cottage exterior and cottage garden
    Cartws Bach

    Cartws Bach

    Eglwyswrw, Pembrokeshire
    Enclosed Garden
    Good for Walkers
    Wood Burner/Open Fire
    Character Cottage
    Romantic
    For couples
    3
    2
    1
    Save 10% on week breaks in Start of the Year.
    Weekly stays from
    £550
    Special Offer
    Terraced patio area with benches, gravel garden
    Living area with sofa, dining table and chairs, kitchen, front door
    Living area with dining table and chairs, sofa, armchair, woodburner
    Living area with dining table and chairs, kitchen
    Bedroom with dressing table, window, bedside drawers and lamp
    Bedroom with raised bed, sofa, wardrobe
    Shower room
    Hallway with stable door, cupboards
    Terrace area with bench and countryside views
    Approach to Ty Pren, gravel drive, gate, tree

    Ty Pren

    Newport, Pembrokeshire
    Dogs Go Free
    Beach within 1 mile
    Coastal
    Enclosed Garden
    Good for Walkers
    Great Views
    4
    2
    2
    Save £250 on week breaks in Early Spring.
    Weekly stays from
    £695
    Special Offer
    View across the lake to Ty Log
    Double bed, mirror, chest of drawers, beside cabinets and lamps
    Sofas, armchair, kitchen area, dining table and chairs
    The outside of Ty Log with wooden steps up to the front
    2 single beds, cabinets and lamps
    TV, sofas, coffee table, kitchen area, stairs up to sleeping area
    Outside of Ty Log with gravel and wooden steps, trees and grass
    Table, chairs, sofa, windows out to view of the garden
    wet room, with mirror and toilet

    Ty Log

    Llansteffan, Carmarthenshire
    Coastal
    Good for Walkers
    Great Views
    Secluded setting
    Wood Burner/Open Fire
    Romantic
    4
    2
    0
    Save £100 on week breaks in Christmas and New Year.
    Weekly stays from
    £638
    The outside of Rock Cottage with stone garden wall
    King size bed, bedside cabinet and lamps, towel rack, chest of drawers
    King size bed, towel rail, TV on a cabinet
    Kitchen cabinets, oven, kettles, shoe rack
    Sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV and cabinet and wood burner
    View through the window
    Dining table and chairs, blanket box, and cabinet, sofa and staircase
    Toilet, hand basin and shower
    The outside of Rock Cottage from a distance

    Rock Cottage

    St Davids, Pembrokeshire
    Good for Walkers
    Great Views
    Wood Burner/Open Fire
    For couples
    Detached property
    Unique
    2
    1
    0
    £345
    Weekly stays from
    Table and chair with sea view through the window
    Double bed and wardrobe
    End of the double bed and wardrobe with view out the window to the sea
    Kitchen with washing machine at the end, fridge and cooker on the left hand side
    2-seater sofa, 2 armchairs, table and chairs in the lounge/dining areas
    2-seater sofa, 2 armchairs, table and chairs in the lounge area
    Shower, toilet and hand basin
    2 single beds with a dressing table in between them
    Dining area with table and 4 chairs and view of the sea
    Haven High West chalet with views across the sea

    Haven High West

    Dale, Pembrokeshire
    Dogs Go Free
    Beach within 1 mile
    Coastal
    Good for Walkers
    Great Views
    Secluded setting
    4
    2
    2
    £510
    Weekly stays from
    Patio with picnic bench, small table and 2 chairs outside Carni Lodge
    Bedroom at Carni Lodge
    Kitchen at Carni Lodge with sink, cooker, window
    Living area with sofa, bookcase, window, stairs to bedroom
    Twin bed option
    Living area with table and 2 chairs, bookcase, sofa, window overlooking garden
    Garden with lawn, hedge and shrubs at Carni Lodge
    Living area with sofa, table and 2 chairs, stairs to bedroom
    Patio at Carni Lodge with small table and two chairs

    Carni Lodge

    Goodwick, Pembrokeshire
    Beach within 1 mile
    Coastal
    Enclosed Garden
    Good for Walkers
    Romantic
    For couples
    2
    1
    1
    £275
    Weekly stays from
    Stone cottage with the lane running in front
    Sofa, armchair, spiral staircase to mezzanine
    Wood burning stove, armchair, wood basket, TV
    Long narrow kitchen with eye level oven, hob and sink under the window
    Sink, cabinet with bread and butter, kettle, and tea making items
    King size bed, cabinet, chair and table and sheep skin rug
    Bed at Hen Ffermdy with Welsh blanket and cushions
    Large cabinet, glass cabinet, dining table and chairs
    Dining table with wicker basket, vase of flowers and glass bowl
    Hand basin, mirror, shower enclosure

    Hen Ffermdy

    Aberaeron, Ceredigion
    Enclosed Garden
    Good for Walkers
    Secluded setting
    Wood Burner/Open Fire
    Games Room
    Character Cottage
    2
    1
    0
    £385
    Weekly stays from
    aerial view of the house. big trees next to the property.
    Bedroom with homemade driftwood double bed, side tables and fireplace.
    Living room with log burner, sofa and coffee table.
    River and the bridge outside of the property.
    Living room with carpet and wooden coffee table. Stairs at the back of the room leading upstairs.
    Kitchen with cooker, microwave, kettle and toaster.
    Aerial drone view of Llechryd bridge, surrounding trees and green scenery.
    Window view looking out the property to the nearby bridge over the river.
    Living room with dining table and sofas.
    Log burner in the living room with stacks of logs beside it.

    Castell Malgwyn Lodge

    Llechryd, Ceredigion
    Good for Walkers
    Secluded setting
    Wood Burner/Open Fire
    Mountain biking
    Character Cottage
    Romantic
    2
    1
    2
    £700
    Weekly stays from
    Outside view of cabin with steps up to deck with bench and countryside views.
    Bedroom with king size bed, bedside drawers, shelves and chest of drawers
    Bedroom with king size bed, bedside drawers, reading lamps
    En suite shower room with walk in shower, wash basin and toilet
    Open plan living area with kitchen, dining table and chairs, sofas, doors to veranda
    Living area with woodburner, logs, coffee table and sofa
    Living area with table and chairs, sofas, woodburner, two sets of double doors
    Living area with table and chairs, kitchen with cooker and sink, sofa
    Deck area with small outdoor table and chairs, countryside views

    Apple Shack

    Drefach Felindre, Carmarthenshire
    Enclosed Garden
    Good for Walkers
    Farm Stay
    Secluded setting
    Wood Burner/Open Fire
    Romantic
    2
    1
    0
    £450
    Weekly stays from
    Outside view of Poppy Lodge, lawn, path
    Bedroom with king size bed, bedside unit and lamp, mirror
    Bedroom with king size bed, bedside unit and lamp, dressing table and mirror
    King size bed, bedside units and lamps
    Seating area with two sofas, tv, coffee table, doors to outside deck
    Kitchen area with fridge, cooker, sink
    Living area with kitchen, dining table and chairs
    Living area with kitchen, dining table and chairs, lounge area
    Living area with dining table and chairs, sofas, tv and doors leading to deck area
    Dining area with table and two chairs

    Poppy Lodge

    Aberporth, Ceredigion
    Beach within 1 mile
    Enclosed Garden
    Good for Walkers
    Romantic
    Detached property
    Unique
    2
    1
    2
    £455
    Weekly stays from
    Skokholm Log Cabin. Steps leading to verada
    Skokholm Log Cabin with double doors leading onto the veranda
    Skokholm Log Cabin double bedroom with bedside tables and lamps. Large painting above bed
    Skokholm Log Cabin kitchen and dining area
    Skokholm LOg Cabin sitting room with two seater leather sofa, coffee tables and doors to veranda
    Skokhold Log Cabin shower room. WC, wash hand basin and shower
    Skokholm Log Cabin dining area with table and two chairs. Vase of wild flowers on table
    Skokholm Log Cabin wicker basket with towels to use on your dog
    Skokholm Log Cabin. Bistro table and two chairs on veranda laid for afternoon tea
    Skokholm Log Cabin surrounded by snow

    Skokholm Log Cabin

    Rosebush, Pembrokeshire
    Coastal
    Good for Walkers
    Great Views
    Mountain biking
    Romantic
    For couples
    2
    1
    1
    £280
    Weekly stays from
    Grassholm Log Cabin with doors opening onto gravel patio with table and chairs and barbecue
    Grasshold Log Cabin with double bed, Welsh blanket and cushion. Bedside table and lamps. Radiator
    Living area with sofa and coffee table, double doors to deck and patio
    Grasshol Log Cabin sitting room with double doors opening onto the patio area
    wooden shelf with mugs and teapot with vase of flowers
    Grassholm Log Cabin sitting room with two two seater sofas
    Grassholm Log Cabin sitting room coffee table laid for coffee
    dining table, with table layered for breakfast, vase with fresh flowers
    Bedroom with single bed, chest of drawers and lamp
    Shower over the bath and hand basin

    Grassholm Log Cabin

    Rosebush, Pembrokeshire
    Good for Walkers
    Mountain biking
    Romantic
    For couples
    Detached property
    Unique
    3
    2
    2
    £395
    Weekly stays from
    The Old Mill: with steps from balcony
    Bedroom with double bed, shelves, bedside tables and reading lamps
    Open kitchen with extended worktop with open storage underneath, oven and cooker top.
    3 seater sofa, 2 seater sofa, armchair, tv with big plant, fireplace, coffee table and rug
    Open kitchen with dining room to seat 4 with flowers at the centrepiece , living room behind
    Country dining for 4
    Many old and original features
    Choose twin beds or super king
    Twin or super king bedroom
    Large bathroom - huge shower

    The Old Mill

    Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion
    Good for Walkers
    Secluded setting
    Wood Burner/Open Fire
    Character Cottage
    Romantic
    Waterside
    4
    2
    0
    £545
    Weekly stays from

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    Plants in pots, gate and fence on wall, path to cabin
    King size bed, with blankets and matching cushions, exposed beams and lights on the wall
    King size bed, sky light, exposed beams and bedside cabinet

    Y Bwthyn Glas

    Aberporth, Ceredigion
    2
    1
    2
    Dogs Go Free
    Beach within 1 mile
    Coastal
    Enclosed Garden
    Good for Walkers
    Wood Burner/Open Fire
    Lounge with large pane windows looking out into the garden.
    Front of house large windows with balcony, gravelled yard with grass area. paving slabs
    Side image of front of house. front door. windows, large sliding doors and balcony. front garden

    Ty Machlud

    Tresaith, Ceredigion
    10
    4
    2
    Dogs Go Free
    Beach within 1 mile
    Coastal
    Luxury
    Enclosed Garden
    Good for Walkers
    Gardener's Cottage
    Romantic king size bedroom
    Kitchen/diner with dishwasher

    Gardener's Cottage

    Cardigan Castle
    2
    1
    0
    Beach within 3 miles
    Coastal
    Luxury
    Good for Walkers
    Great Views
    Wood Burner/Open Fire
    Y Caban overlooking the pond
    Double bedroom, bedside shelves. Wall lights and wall art
    Kitchen area with dining room and dining table with tableware

    Y Caban

    Llangrannog, Ceredigion
    2
    1
    2
    Beach within 3 miles
    Good for Walkers
    Farm Stay
    Secluded setting
    Wood Burner/Open Fire
    Character Cottage
    Large sofa and coffee table with dining area behind
    Rattan effect outside sofas and coffee table. Picnic table and patio doors leading to cottage
    King size bed with bedside table and lamps. Also cot available

    Skokholm Cottage

    Sandy Haven, Pembrokeshire
    6
    3
    2
    Dogs Go Free
    Beach within 1 mile
    Coastal
    Good for Walkers
    Walking area
    Village
    Skokholm Log Cabin. Steps leading to verada
    Skokholm Log Cabin with double doors leading onto the veranda
    Skokholm Log Cabin double bedroom with bedside tables and lamps. Large painting above bed

    Skokholm Log Cabin

    Rosebush, Pembrokeshire
    2
    1
    1
    Coastal
    Good for Walkers
    Great Views
    Mountain biking
    Romantic
    For couples
    Grassholm Log Cabin with doors opening onto gravel patio with table and chairs and barbecue
    Grasshold Log Cabin with double bed, Welsh blanket and cushion. Bedside table and lamps. Radiator
    Living area with sofa and coffee table, double doors to deck and patio

    Grassholm Log Cabin

    Rosebush, Pembrokeshire
    3
    2
    2
    Good for Walkers
    Mountain biking
    Romantic
    For couples
    Detached property
    Unique

    An unusual getaway in West Wales

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