About this property
This detached, architect-designed bungalow offers comfortable accommodation and lovely views over the garden to the river Teifi. St Dogmaels is a quaint village at the border of Pembrokeshire and Cardiganshire.
Close to the property are the ruins of St Dogmaels Abbey, one of Pembrokeshire's most beautiful historical attractions. Nowadays the coach house is a Heritage Centre and there is also a tea room where you can enjoy fresh, homemade produce. As well as the abbey, there is a working water mill and choice of riverside inns and restaurants, together with St Dogmaels award winning weekly local produce market.
Cardigan castle, Cardigan town and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path are all within walking distance.
The well-kept garden offers a paved seating area, perfect for al fresco meals and for admiring the views towards the river Teifi estuary. Poppit Sands is just a couple of miles away and there are plenty of other beaches in the area such as Patch, Mwnt, Aberporth, Newport Sands and Tresaith.
St Dogmaels is an ancient and tranquil village nestling peacefully around its ruined abbey at the mouth of the River Teifi on the totally unspoiled west Wales coast. One of its attractions is Y Felin, one of only two working watermills in Wales and retains the machinery installed in 1820. It is thought the mill was originally built by the monks of St Dogmaels' 12th century Abbey. The miller shows how the mill works and bread, flour and cakes can be purchased from the mill or you can enjoy tea and cakes and light lunches in the Coach House Café nearby. An award winning local produce market is held here every Tuesday and is well worth a visit. The village has a pub, a fish & chip shop, a Post Office, a cafe and a small museum at the abbey. There is also a pretty green and a millpond with ducks. Cardigan, a delightful ancient market town, is just over a mile away. This ancient town sits on the estuary of the River Teifi at the base of Cardigan Bay. Its unspoilt townscape and rich heritage provide a nostalgic backdrop to a thriving culture of arts and crafts, events and music festivals. Nearby is the wonderful Poppit Sands where you can relax on sunny days or enjoy invigorating walks in the cooler months, as well as exploring the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast Path. St Dogmaels is the start or finish of the 186 mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path from St Dogmaels to Amroth. Visit Castell Henllys, the Iron Age Fort where everyone is encouraged to learn the ancient way of living, or visit the wonderful Shire Horse Farm to see how farming was before tractors. The Cardigan Bay dolphins can be seen off the bay on a regular basis and more active pursuits can be found at Cardigan Bay Active, including surfing, wildlife trips or coasteering. With scenic coastal, riverside and countryside walks and an array of other beaches and attractions all close by, this is a perfect holiday location all year round.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Three bedrooms.
1 x King size double (or request for twin beds), en-suite basin & WC.
1 x King size double.
1 x Adult bunk beds.
Bathroom with freestanding double ended bath, separate shower, basin & WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with wood-burning stove (one basket of logs is supplied and more are available to buy locally).
Garage
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer compartment, washer/dryer in garage, 32” TV, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Electric Vehicles: This property does not have a charge point for electric vehicles and charging from within the property is prohibited.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Please bring your own beach towels.
Highchair available.
Off road parking for two cars and a boat.
Storage for bikes and surfboards.
Front enclosed garden with small lawn area, covered patio area with picnic bench.
Two well behaved dogs welcome (additional charge applies).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 min walk, coast 2 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Cardigan Castle
- Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park
- Theatr Gwaun
Reviews (26)
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Alison
There is plenty of room to turn your car around and park by the property. The views from the property are superb. The key safe is easy to find and open without trying to open the very awkward metal gate. The welcome pack was a basic selection to start you off on your stay, no milk or bread or eggs though. The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of cutlery, pots, pans, crockery etc. Excellent fridge with a small freezer compartment and good oven and hob. However the bread board requires replacing, as it is splitting, and the wooden spoons need renewing.The kitchen and lounge both have the lovely view of the Teifi estuary. The en suite bedroom has a comfortable bed though the pillows need replacing as they are rather unsupportive. One pillow didnât have a pillow protector on and the mattress protector had an old blood spot on it. The navy blue throw which had been put on the bed had muddy dog pawprints on and dog hairs. Yes I was aware that this is a dog friendly property when I booked but this is still unacceptable. I put the throw in the bath with a note that it required a wash! The main bathroom has an excellent shower. The tv and wifi reception were good. The leather sofas are a little past their best as they are a tad saggy, particularly the two seater. The owners may like to consider either replacing the lounge cushions or just buying some new fillers as the blue ones are flat almost! The outside of the property as you arrive looks untidy with various chairs and a table, and the door step, even though safe to use, was unbrushed. I didnât venture into the garage where the washing machine and dryer are situated, so cannot comment on these. All the small radiator drying racks need replacing as they are way past their best, paint coming off and a bit rusty. The instructions for recycling at this property are confusing. There is a bin for recycling goods but no information on what the council recycles. No lid on the blue bin so paper and card would get sopping wet. In the end we just brought everything home that our local council recycles and put it in our own bin!The black bin for non recycled waste and the blue bin are at the front of the house and not at the side as the instructions imply. I opened the post box and put the post in the kitchen, it had rained very heavily and the post had got wet. This property must have been wonderful when it was first let, and could be again with just a little tlc, a few things renewed, and a bit of tidying up. Despite the few niggles we still enjoyed our time at the property and in the area regardless.
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Deborah
Great holiday, garden not really dog friendly my little cavapoo jumped the small wall which resulted in them having to be on there leads constantly whilst in the garden , but if you have no dogs an amazing place to stay
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Brian
Never fails to meet expectations. Will be back next year.