Gardener's Cottage

Features

• Bike lock up
• Cot available
• TV
• Good for walkers
• Great views
• WiFi internet
• King size bed
• Meals available
• Near golf course
• Pub nearby
• Woodburner / open fire
• Dishwasher
• Washing machine
• Tumble dryer
• Luxury
• Linen provided
• Detached
• Beach within 3 miles
• Coastal

Immerse yourself in 900 years of history with a stay in Cardigan Castle: exclusive luxury self-catering in a dramatic setting with a unique place in Welsh culture. Gardener’s Cottage is a stylish romantic cottage for 2 in Cardigan Castle, lovingly restored to enchant those looking for a unique getaway.

Overall winner of Channel 4/RICS Great British Buildings Restoration of the Year, Cardigan Castle (Castell Aberteifi) is believed to be the first stone castle ever built by a Welshman. To celebrate its completion in 1176, Rhys ap Gruffydd (Lord Rhys) hosted a gathering of bards, musicians and performers: the first Eisteddfod. This was the start of the Welsh tradition of cultural festivals that continues today.

A special setting for a memorable holiday, honeymooners and lovebirds will adore the rugged romance of the Castle, lovers of history and tradition will relish soaking up the past from the ancient stone walls and discovering more about the Castle from the exhibitions. All guests are invited to explore the Castle grounds, sit in the Eisteddfod chair and enjoy complimentary access to events such as outdoor theatre performances held at the Castle during their stay.

Look forward to lazy mornings in the Castle grounds, perhaps with breakfast at ‘1176’, the Castle restaurant; to long days exploring the unspoilt beauty of Cardigan Bay, and to relaxed al fresco suppers after the Castle is closed to day visitors. Open between 10 am and 4 pm to visitors, the Castle grounds are for the exclusive enjoyment of guests in the cottages and B&B accommodation outside those hours, except when evening events are held.

Accommodation

Sleeps 2 plus cot in 1 bedroom with a king size bed. ‘Topsy turvy’ cottage with the bedroom on the ground floor and living rooms upstairs to make the most of the views of the Castle grounds.

UPSTAIRS
Sitting room: 2 sofas, TV, DVD player, desk and chair, coffee table, wood burner
Kitchen/diner: electric hob and oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment. Dining table with 4 chairs

DOWNSTAIRS
Bedroom: king size bed. Hairdryer, iron and ironing board provided
Bathroom: Shower, bath, WC, wash hand basin

Utility room: with washing machine and tumble dryer, just outside the front door

Outside

Private courtyard garden shared with the East Wing. Gated access to cottage entrance and courtyard, not open to day visitors. Private utility outbuilding and lockable storage shed (bikes, surfboards, etc), both by front door. Guests are free to wander the gardens and grounds of the Castle. Parking for 1 car in private car park within Castle grounds.

Key facts

• Bed linen and towels supplied, not beach towels
• Cot available, bring your own cot bedding
• Gas central heating
• Heating and electricity included
• First basket of logs provided, more available to purchase
• Free WiFi
• Sorry no pets
• No smoking
• Check in after 3pm, check out by 11am

Gardener's Cottage can be booked on its own, or together with East Wing (sleeps 8), The Coach-house (sleeps 2) and Y Stablau (sleeps 4).

Just outside the Castle walls is Y Goron, an apartment sleeping 4.

For more information, see the Access tab.