A 5 star Holiday Cottage in West Wales, set in 26 acres of stunning countryside and wildflower meadows. This cottage is perfect for those who want to an activity based holiday, or those who want to take it easy - be it painting, writing, reading or just sitting and thinking. There are stunning gardens all around the cottage and a secluded barbecue and seating area for 'al fresco' dining. Stone Barn Cottage has been designed with a mixture of exposed beams and contemporary furnishings.
Ground Floor
Whether you plan on just cooking a breakfast during your stay, or a full Welsh roast dinner, you will find everything you need in this five star, fully equipped kitchen.
The spacious lounge includes Sky TV, DVD/VHS, CD/Stereo, PS2 & Games, Books, Magazines and Jigsaws.
The ground floor en-suite bedroom has twin beds and a large walk-in shower, which is ideal for guests who have accessibility needs.
Upstairs
The upstairs en-suite bedroom has a king size bed and two single full-size futon beds for adults or children. It has a walk-in wardrobe, beautiful bathroom with a hand-made Welsh Dragon mosaic, and its own access directly into the surrounding gardens.
Garden
There are stunning gardens all around the cottage (Wales in Bloom Finalists, 2009), and a secluded barbecue and seating area for 'al fresco' dining. In front of the holiday cottage is a gated seating area making it safe for young children to play outside.
The Retreat, overlooking the wildlife pond and bog garden, is a treasure for you to enjoy during your stay at Stone Barn. Overlooking the fields with views towards the coastline and Preseli Hills, this is a little haven for painters and writers.
The naturalised Wildlife Pond and Bog garden is replenished from harvested rainwater to maintain a balanced eco-system. As part of a Welsh conservation scheme, it has been replenished with a variety of aquatic plants and reeds that encourage dragonfly, newts, frogs and toads.
Set amongst the wildflower meadows, the revolving Summer House turns to catch the glorious sunrises and the stunning sunsets. It is a lovely place to relax and enjoy an early morning al fresco breakfast or an evening drink.
Additional Information
Plenty of parking is available right outside the door.
All beds are made up before your arrival, and towels are provided for your stay.
Travel cot available - please bring your own quilt and linen.
Heating and electricity included.
No pets or smoking.
Eco-friendly cleaning materials, cloths and tea towels are provided.
Tea/coffee and milk ready for your arrival.
Stone Barn green holiday cottage is located on Castell Farm, near the village of Ffostrasol. Ffostrasol is 6 miles from Newcastle Emlyn, 6 miles from Llandysul and 12 miles from Cardigan. The cottage is also 15 minutes from the beautiful Heritage Coastline and the Sandy Beaches of Cardigan Bay. The Ffostrasol Arms, now famous for its good bar food – do try Betty’s Sunday lunch (advance booking necessary!). ‘La Calabria’ is also within a mile, an Italian restaurant renowned for its authentic Italian cooking combined with fresh Welsh produce. Teifi Valley Cheese, an award winning cheese maker who supplies its cheese to Harrods is close by at the end of a valley. Cardigan (15 miles) has a range of amenities including bank, post office, internet cafe, supermarket, filling station, chemist, doctor, vet, indoor market and interesting independent shops.
Nearby is the Teifi Trail, part of the National Cycle Network, which will take our cycling visitors through some wonderful scenery to the coast at Cardigan, or inland to the wild beauty of the nature reserves around Tregaron. Fifteen minutes drive from your holiday cottage will bring you to the beautiful coastline of Cardigan Bay, with its clean, unspoilt beaches at Poppit Sands, Llangranog, Penbryn, Mwnt, and charming harbour towns at New Quay, Tresaith and Newport Sands. The Heritage Coast Path provides cliff walking and stunning views all along the coast of Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire with sights of rock pools, sea birds, seals and sometimes dolphins.
Dotted around the countryside are numerous ancient and medieval historical sites, from Celtic hill forts to Roman mines and Welsh monasteries from the Middle Ages. Also worth a visit is the National Botanic Garden of Wales and the restored 17th century house and garden at Aberglasney in Carmarthenshire. There is also a number of excellent restaurants and pubs in the vicinity where you can enjoy home made local fare or more exotic cuisine during your cottage holiday in West Wales. Whether you are interested in walking, cycling, fishing, sailing, golf, beach riding, browsing in local craft and antique shops or visiting historical sites, you will find a range of brochures in the holiday cottage.
Water Sports
The Llandysul Paddlers Canoe Club offers white water rafting, canoes and kayaks for some spectacular scenery along the Teifi for the water sports enthusiasts. 7.2 miles
Ceredigion Water Sports Centre New Quay. 10.4 miles.
Walking
Many local walks from the door step to suit all levels and abilities. Local walking club and guides available. Ceredigion Costal Path. 10 miles
Fishing
Llandysul Angling Association is located nearby with permits for local salmon and wild brown trout fishing on the famous River Teifi. 4.3 miles
Sea fishing - Cardigan Bay is renowned for its bass and black bream and boats may be chartered from several of Ceredigion’s small ports. Ceredigion Coast 10.0 miles
Golf
Family owned 9-hole parkland course with 18 tees Saron Golf Course, Penwern. miles
Cycling
There are cycle routes for all ages and abilities. There is room for you to safely store your own bikes at the cottage or bike hire can be arranged in advance. Quiet country lanes from the cottage, perfect for cycling. Teifi Trail 6.0 miles
Pony trekking
Horse riding is available in a few locations including Gilfach yr Halen Llwyncelyn. 12 miles
