East Wing

Immerse yourself in 900 years of history with a stay in Cardigan Castle (Castell Aberteifi). Offering exclusive luxury self-catering in this dramatic setting, East Wing is a stylishly elegant holiday home set within the grounds of the Castle. This beautiful 5-star renovation is enhanced by original features, where you can tread the ancient slate flagstones, or curved tower walls as you descend the stairs, and open the wooden shutter to spy the Castle battlements through the sash window.

Cardigan Castle is believed to be the first stone castle ever built by a Welshman. To celebrate its completion in 1176, Lord Rhys ap Gruffydd hosted a gathering of bards, musicians, and performers: the first Eisteddfod, and the start of the Welsh tradition of cultural festivals that continues today. All guests are invited to explore the Castle grounds, sit in the Eisteddfod chair, and enjoy complimentary access to events and performances held at the Castle during their stay.

Open between 10 am and 4 pm to visitors, at other times the Castle grounds are for the exclusive enjoyment of guests in the cottages and B&B accommodation, except when evening events are held. Cardigan is an historic market town, with a theatre, Guildhall market, a variety of independent shops and galleries, and some lovely restaurants, pubs, and cafes to eat at – including ‘1176’, the castle restaurant. Look forward to long days exploring the unspoilt beauty of Cardigan Bay, and to enjoying a drink together in the Castle gardens after the day visitors have gone.

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.