Beguiling 18th century thatched cottage with gorgeous original features and a stunning riverside garden near the coast in Ceredigion, Wales.
Please note that the minimum stay for this property is 3 nights
Glan yr Afon is owned and managed by Gemma.
You can ask a question or make a booking request directly with Gemma.
Tucked away in a hidden valley on the West Wales coast, dappled in sunshine, you'll find the beautiful thatched cottage, Glan yr Afon. As you enter this truly wonderful cottage you'll feel as though you've stepped into a different time. Think lime-washed walls, timeworn beams and stone worn smooth over the centuries past. It's a dream of a place made all the more wonderful by the modern amenities that create a luxurious environment for romantic couples and small families seeking an idyllic coastal holiday in Wales. It’s also popular with solo travellers.
The heart of the cottage is the wonderful living room with double height ceiling and exposed beams. It has an inglenook fireplace with very rare, original ‘wattle & daub’ hood housing an oil burning stove perfect for cosy evenings, though the cottage has full central heating. Settle down after dinner with a coffee and talk late into the night or curl-up on the sofa under the Welsh blankets for a movie night on the Smart TV. As well as Netflix the hosts have provided a DVD library of over 100 films for you to choose from.
The kitchen is spacious yet cosy with a wood burner crackling away as you sit and dine at the vintage wooden table. Fully equipped with everything you could need, including a dishwasher, this room has original quarry tiled floors, solid oak worktops and a Belfast sink. An absolute joy for those who love to cook and prefer an informal cosy dining atmosphere. Both the kitchen and living room have beautiful original doors which open out over the ancient cobbles so that you can enjoy the sounds of the garden or an alfresco coffee in the morning.
If you fancy a little alone time you'll be enchanted by the crog loft. Accessed by a wooden step ladder from the living room, it is a traditional Welsh loft furnished with a bean bag, armchair, a selection of books and a small coffee table. Curl up with a great book and hide away from the world.
On the ground floor, the master bedroom has traditional ‘in and out’ panelling with a king size bed, luxurious 400 thread count Egyptian cotton bedlinen, Welsh blankets and a beautiful original window with handmade oak shutters which overlooks the garden towards the river. It couldn't be more cosy.
You'll find the twin room nestled in the eaves accessed from an enclosed staircase leading up from the kitchen, perfect for children or adults (but beware of the low eaves!).
The beautiful panelled bathroom, with original quarry tiled floor has a deep roll-top bath with powerful shower over it. Perfect for warming up after a sea swim or from an adventure paddle boarding or kayaking from the nearby watersports centres.
On a sunny morning you might like to take your breakfast out into the terraced garden planted with beautiful bee and butterfly friendly wildflowers which will cast a spell on even the most hardened city dweller. A small river and ancient bridge form the garden boundaries and its a wonderful place to explore -there's a fire pit and BBQ where you can watch the stars at night. A 40 minute walk, through the ‘up and down’ wild, ancient woodland will bring you to the nearest beach, Cwmtydu, and a very short drive or more challenging walk along the Wales Coast Path takes you to many more of West Wales’ spectacular beaches. The cottage is popular in all seasons and is cosy in winter and cool in summer.
The area has some excellent places to eat and drink including The Harbourmaster in colourful Aberaeron, The Plwmp Tart cafe at Penbryn Beach and the Pentre Arms -the traditional, friendly pub right next to the beach at Llangrannog. There is an array of wonderful local and organic food producers and outlets nearby -the hosts provide a full pack of local area information and are always happy to answer any questions.
Please note that the minimum stay for this property is 3 nights
Glan yr Afon is owned and managed by Gemma.
You can ask a question or make a booking request directly with Gemma.
Weekly pricing from £695 to £1550.
From Previous Guests
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Leave a reviewGlan yr Afon was wonderful. Our week in Ceredigion coincided with an unseasonably wet and unseasonably cold spell in the weather, but there couldn't have been a better place for us to stay. It was warm, cosy, peaceful, surrounded by lush greenery, inspiringly beautiful. The house and gardens have clearly been restored with great care and a keen, subtle artistic sensibility. It's a place of stylishness AND comfort. There were also some lovely walks straight out of the house, as well as plenty of places to visit a short car ride away. So it was a real pleasure, and a genuinely rejuvenating experience, to stay. We hope very much to be back again some time.
Stayed September 2024
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