East Wing

Tucked within the Castle grounds, the East Wing is a beautiful self-catering retreat that blends elegant comfort with original medieval features. This fabulous property feels both refined and welcoming—from the ancient slate floors underfoot to the curved stone tower walls you pass on the stairs. Pull open a wooden shutter and you might just catch a glimpse of the battlements outside your sash window.

Cardigan Castle holds a special place in Welsh history—it’s thought to be the first stone castle built by a Welshman. In 1176, Lord Rhys ap Gruffydd threw a legendary celebration to mark its completion, inviting poets, musicians and performers from far and wide. That gathering became the first-ever Eisteddfod, which makes this site both unique and very special. 

Guests staying at the Castle accommodation  enjoy complimentary access to the historic grounds and any events or performances happening during their visit. You can even sit in the Eisteddfod Chair or take a quiet moment in the gardens once the day visitors have left.

Cardigan itself is full of charm, with a theatre, galleries, independent shops, and some great places to eat and drink—including the Castle’s own restaurant, ‘1176’. Spend your days exploring the coast and countryside of Cardigan Bay, then return for a sunset drink in the gardens with the Castle as your backdrop.

ACCOMMODATION
East Wing sleeps 8 plus cot in 4 en suite double rooms. It is a three-storey property semi-detached to Castle Green House, home of the Cardigan Castle exhibition. There are slate-flagged floors downstairs (bring your slippers!), carpeted bedroom floors, tiled bathroom floors and carpeted floor in the upstairs hall.

TOP FLOOR 
Master bedroom: 5′ king size bed, antique furniture, hair dryer, view over kitchen garden
En suite bathroom: luxury bath, double shower, WC, wash hand basin 
Sitting room: cosy sitting room with large 3-seater sofa, 3 armchairs, pouffe, table and chairs, large TV/DVD, bookcase, wood burner, original wooden floor and shuttered windows overlooking the castle grounds

GROUND FLOOR (via 2 flights of stairs with a half landing) – main entrance floor 
Bedroom 2: 5′ king size bed (can be arranged as twin beds if preferred), slate fireplace (not in use), antique furniture, view over kitchen garden
En suite bathroom: shower, WC, wash hand basin
Bedroom 3: 5′ king size bed, slate fireplace (not in use), antique furniture, view over kitchen garden
En suite bathroom: shower, WC, wash hand basin
Bedroom 4: twin beds, inbuilt cupboard
En suite bathroom: shower, WC, wash hand basin

LOWER GROUND FLOOR (via 2 flights of stairs with a half landing) – second entrance floor 
Kitchen/diner: electric hob and oven, large fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher. Dining table with 8 chairs
Utility room: long slate shelf and work surface with washing machine, tumble dryer and ironing board
Entrance hall with original inglenook fireplace, Welsh settle and cloakroom off with additional WC

OUTSIDE
Private courtyard garden shared with Gardener’s Cottage. Gated access to cottage entrance and courtyard, not open to day visitors. Guests are free to wander the gardens and grounds of the Castle. Parking for 2 cars only in private car park within Castle grounds. Extra parking may be available on request outside peak weeks – to be prearranged with Cardigan Castle.

KEY FACTS

• Bed linen and towels supplied, not beach towels
• Cot, highchair and stairgates available, bring your own cot bedding
• Gas central heating
• First basket of logs provided, more available to purchase
• Free WiFi
• Sorry no dogs
• No smoking

Check in after 4pm, check out by 10am

East Wing can be booked independently, or together with Gardener’s Cottage (sleeps 2) and The Coach-house (sleeps 2). Just outside the Castle walls is Y Goron, an apartment sleeping 4.