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Ty Cwch Boathouse

Mid Wales Ceredigion New Quay

From £100 a night
3 Cabins each sleeping 4
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Award-winning, eco-friendly boathouse a minute from the beach in Ceredigion, sleeping up to 12 in three Cabins

Cwmtydu is a small cove at the bottom of a wooded valley on the Ceredigion Heritage Coast, between Llangrannog and New Quay. The beach is sand and pebbles, about 100 metres long, with wild ponies on the cliffs above. Ty Cwch sits a minute from the beach, right on the Wales Coast Path. It's built from larch-clad shipping containers, designed by a local architect, and was on Channel 4's Britain's Best Beach Huts.

You don't need to book the whole place. One Cabin sleeps four from £136 a night, and in the low season you may well have the building to yourselves.

Each Cabin on the first floor sleeps four in two sets of bunks, so up to 12 in all. There are two shower rooms with WCs on the first floor, reached from the walkway. Downstairs are the kitchen, sitting room and a utility room with a washing machine, drying room and two WCs. The kitchen has what you'd have at home except a dishwasher. There's WiFi throughout, and a large covered deck under the sails with pallet furniture and boxes for bodyboards, nets and beach kit. Prices depend on numbers, with up to 25% off for longer stays.

The beach doesn't draw crowds. Grey seals come back to have their pups every autumn, and dolphins are often seen in the bay. Paddlers can explore the cliffs and inlets, and walkers can reach the same coves on the coast path. Castell Bach, an Iron Age hill fort, is half a mile along the path. New Quay, with its pubs, restaurants and dolphin boat trips, is about a two-hour walk north. Llangrannog, with a beach and two pubs, is about the same distance south.

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Facilities

Ground floor, inside and out:

Kitchen for group cooking: range cooker, fridge freezer, microwave and plenty of pans
Sitting room with games, books, music and Wi-Fi
Covered deck under the sails with dining and sitting areas, infrared heaters and hammocks
Utility and drying room, two WCs, two outside showers
Garden with fire pit and barbecue

First floor:

Three heated, insulated Cabins, each with two sets of bunks (12 beds in all)
Single duvets, sheets and pillowcases provided; bring towels
Two shower rooms with WCs

Kit to use: two-person and single kayaks with life jackets, surfboard, bodyboards, boules, and storage for your own gear.

Suitable For

Families, several families together, groups of friends, and walking and outdoor clubs. A family or a few friends can book one Cabin, and in the low season may well have the building to themselves.

Nearby

Groups have come here for paddleboarding, kayaking, cycling, fishing, surfing, foraging, yoga and walking. Iolo Williams calls the coast path from Cwmtydu to New Quay his favourite stretch of the Wales Coast Path.

Food & Drink

There's no shop in Cwmtydu, so bring food or have it delivered (Tesco in Cardigan delivers). Tafell a Tân in Llangrannog does good wood-fired takeaway pizza. Troed y Rhiw organic farm is a few minutes away for vegetables. Da Mhile distillery and Teifi Cheese share a site near Llandysul, and Mantle Brewery is in Cardigan. New Quay and Aberaeron have pubs, fish and chips and good restaurants.

Open

All year. The sails come down from November to the end of February, so the deck is open to the sky then.

Pricing

One Cabin from £136 a night for four people.

The whole place from £250 a night for four people, plus £20 for each extra guest up to 12.

5% off for 3 nights, rising to 25% for 7 nights or longer.

One-night stays carry a £30 cleaning charge per Cabin.

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The Owner Says

Ty Cwch is a boathouse a minute from a quiet Welsh beach where seals have their pups, and dolphins are often seen. It sleeps up to 12 in three heated Cabins, with a big shared kitchen and a ground floor that opens to the valley. Launch a kayak from the beach, walk the Wales Coast Path in either direction, then sit round the firepit in the evening. It has been in The Guardian and on Channel 4, won the Visit Wales Innovation in Tourism Award and holds Green Tourism Gold. With 12 staying a week, it works out at about £26 per person per night. Dogs are welcome on whole-place bookings. Cwmtydu is quiet, and noise carries, so we ask for quiet from 10 pm.

Our eco credentials:

Electricity: Good Energy, 100% renewable, REGO certified for every kWh
Heating: air-source heat pump on that renewable supply. No gas or oil
Energy use: 38.6 kWh/m²/year (six-year average), 33% below CIBSE Good Practice and 67% below typical
Carbon: 9.0 kgCO₂/m²/year on the grid-average factor (Good Practice 13.5, typical 27.5), zero on the REGO factor
Appliances: AAA-rated fridge-freezer, washing machine and cooker. LED lighting throughout
Water: low-flow showers and low-flush WCs
Drainage: on-site septic tank and drainage field
EV charging: 7kW Type 2 charger, free for guests. Up to £50 off if you hire an EV to get here
Built from: reclaimed shipping containers, Welsh larch, local aggregates and local labour
Certified: Green Tourism Gold, independently audited. Visit Wales Innovation in Tourism Award

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Book a 2027 stay before February 1st and get 5% off, on top of the length-of-stay discount.

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Location

Contact Website 07753 70 0 7 12 Ty Cwch Boathouse, Cwmtydu, Llwyndafydd, Llandysul, Ceredigion SA44 6LQ

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Getting There

From the A487 between Plwmp and Synod Inn, follow the signs to Llwyndafydd or Cwmtydu. Carry on down the valley; Ty Cwch is the first building on your right at the bottom of the hill.

Check bus times on Traveline Cymru (traveline.cymru). There's no bus into Cwmtydu, so plan on a taxi for the last part.

Taxi: Pete's Cabs and minibus hire, 07968 578978 or 01545 560564.

On foot or by bike: the Wales Coast Path passes the door.

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Rated ★★★★★ over 8 reviews

★★★★★

Hidden gem

We had a lovely family holiday of one week with our daughter, son-in-law and grand son of 16 months who live in England, and we parents and our other three children living in Belgium. The smart award-winning design of the boathouse, living outside but with all the comforts needed (and more), the unique location on the coast of Wales, with the beautiful beach and coastal paths, the nice village, the visits of neighbouring towns, the day trip to natural reserve Snowdonia ... It was an unforgettable time which we shall cherish forever!

Aug 14, 2026 by Charlotte

★★★★★

Truly special

If you like your bare feet on the floor, spending your time meeting new people, being by the sea and the beach and spending the evening around a fire then this is perfect for you! The location is amazing right on the beach, with views out across the cove. Concept of the container units works superbly well. Sleeping cabins well insulated, dark and the wider single beds are spacious and comfy. Shower is hot and two shower rooms works well. Communal area is spacious and kitchen well equipped. Outdoor gear to use in abundance. Commend the owners for having this available for all to use. Having spent years and years holidaying and hiking in North Wales I was stunned how beautiful the mid-wales coast is. Only there for two nights, but spent a full day on Aberporth beach that is perfect for little ones. Calm cove and amenities close to the beach. Day was capped off watching a pod of dolphins breaching in the cove. Spent the following day in New Quay. Would stay for longer next time. Place would be great for a few families together or outdoors groups. Thanks for creating it for us :-)

Jul 20, 2026 by Thomas

★★★★★

Highly recommended

This was Outdoorlads second stay at Ty Cwch, and it certainly won’t be our last. The accommodation sleeps 12 and worked brilliantly for us. The large open-plan kitchen, dining and living space meant everyone could eat, socialise and relax together comfortably. The kitchen was exceptionally well equipped, the bedrooms were spacious with comfortable beds, and there always seemed to be plenty of hot water after long walks and sea swims. The location is what really makes Ty Cwch special. Cwmtydu is a peaceful, picturesque little cove just a few yards from the property, making it incredibly easy to enjoy multiple swims throughout the day. The Wales Coast Path is also right on the doorstep, making this an ideal base for walkers and anyone wanting to explore the spectacular Cardigan Bay coastline. The sunsets are unforgettable too. We also loved how sympathetically the accommodation has been designed. Its eco-friendly construction blends beautifully into the landscape while still providing everything you need for a comfortable stay. Opening the large doors on warm evenings created a wonderful indoor-outdoor space that everyone enjoyed, al-fresco dining with sea views! Parking was plentiful, which is a real bonus for larger groups, and the whole property felt thoughtfully designed for group stays. If you’re looking for somewhere to bring family, friends or a walking group, Ty Cwch is hard to beat. Fantastic accommodation, an incredible location, and the perfect place to switch off, explore the coast and make lasting memories.

Jul 15, 2026 by Damon

★★★★★

Amazing

We had an amazing weekend at Cwmtydu!! The location was stunning… 2 mins walk to the beach. There was a small village shop with some essentials. The accommodation itself was perfect for our group. Lots of space and great facilities. The living area and kitchen are well kitted out and spacious. The sleeping area is a little like dormitories and got a little stuffy but the bunk beds were very comfortable. All in all we had an absolutely brilliant weekend and would 100% come and stay again. Nigel was also very kind and helpful from start to finish and a great host. Great communication.

Jun 27, 2026 by Oskar

★★★★★

We love this place and have returned…

There’s is so much to do if it’s sunny and at night it is peaceful and quiet. There are great walks in every direction and it’s a beautiful location. Loved on one occasion we were able to open up all the front as the weather was great and it was fabulous….people kept stopping to ask about the venue. Bonus is the use of the kayak and life jackets, we took our own boat as well and had a great time in the sea, no beach but it’s great for the kayaks. Everything you need in the kitchen although it’s a bit of a squeeze if lots cooking. Bedrooms are ok, beds comfy enough room only downside is getting up in the night for toilet. Showers suitable. We love this place and great value. Would only hire the whole place though but we are a big family. One time the code didn’t work but host was really helpful

Mar 15, 2026 by Polo

★★★★★

THE ABSOLUTELY PERFECT SPOT FOR CATCH UP WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS...OR JUST ON YOUR OWN

Since my first stay at Ty Cwch with my two young sons on a 'that looks like a nice spot' for a couple of nights, to our endless repeat visits with large family groups and friends, the Boathouse and area never fails to deliver. From super cosy comfy cabins, falling asleep to the wind in the sails or the waves on the beach, swinging in the hammock on the deck to the (warm) outdoor shower and fire pit, the Boathouse is designed for memory making and fun. Those two young sons are now much bigger but we still return en masse (3 generations) to enjoy the fun, freedom and perfectly functional space that the boathouse affords for a boisterous family. Memories and silly traditions have been created, seals, dolphins and otters have been spotted, coast paths and inland meanderings enjoyed, the sea has been surfed, swum and marvelled at in all seasons and still we come back...often very last minute but always with a very wide and happy smile on our faces!

May 21, 2025 by Clare

★★★★★

Absolutely loved it

A quirky, brilliant mix of glamping and bunkhouse, made from upcycled shipping containers, minutes from a picturesque cove with spectacular sunsets. The communal spaces are outstanding, the coastal path is on the doorstep, and the whole place can be hired exclusively for twelve.

Jun 20, 2023 by Stuff Their Eyes With Wonder

★★★★★

Fabulous weekend

We are just back from a fabulous weekend at Ty Cwch. We booked the whole place for a family celebration and all loved it. The shared living space is brilliant and worked for adults, children (ranging from 4 -16!) and two dogs, even when it rained it worked. A stones throw from a beautiful bay, we kayaked, swam, walked, body boarded, and were lucky to see two seals in the bay! The hot showers were welcome after the sea, and the sleeping pods are warm and dry .. highly recommend such a beautiful spot.

Aug 15, 2022 by Sarah