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Crynga Mawr Cottages
Mid Wales Ceredigion Aberporth
- From £40 a night
- 3 Cottages Sleeping 2–10
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Beautiful contemporary holiday cottages in a glorious rural location close to Cardigan Bay
When it comes to Wales, it's Pembrokeshire that traditionally gets all the plaudits, and there's no doubt it's an enticing part of the country. But the bordering region of Ceredigion just to the north is beginning to get noticed too, and no wonder, with cliff walks, sandy bays, fabulous beaches and fishing villages just waiting to be discovered by the unsuspecting visitor. Indeed Cardigan Bay was not so long ago lauded by Lonely Planet as one of the 'best places to be right now' – not just in Britain but the world (!), and Cardigan itself as one of the most happening towns in Wales.
It's a point of view that Shaun and Jo Davis heartily agree with, having given up city life to buy a small listed farm and convert its historic outbuildings to three luxury – and dog-friendly – holiday cottages. Situated close to the sandy expanse of Aberporth Beach, it is by any standards a glorious spot, with stunning views across the countryside, its own private lake and lots of little corners to explore – and the accommodation they have created here is as good as it gets, with Shaun and Jo the best kind of hosts: happy to leave guests to themselves but equally happy to share their passion for the area with others.
The farm itself has been here for centuries and has a mill and dairy that were once powered by its own natural spring. It's these buildings that house Crynga Mawr Cottages, which are all kitted out to a high spec, with Nespresso machines, super-fast wifi, flatscreen Freeview TVs and DVD players. The Dairy itself
is a traditional thick-walled stone building with slate
flagstone floors and three bedrooms – a twin and two large doubles, one of which has a comfy sofa bed and an en-suite bathroom. There is a large farmhouse kitchen equipped with everything you could possibly need (hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, etc), an open-plan dining room, and a stunning living room with a wood-burning stove and three vintage chesterfield sofas – one of which makes another sofa bed if required. There's another very well-appointed family bathroom and a downstairs loo as well so even larger groups will be very comfortable (the cottage can comfortably accommodate up to 10 people). It also has its own private garden and French doors that like the other properties open onto a communal area
that leads to the woods and streams beyond.
The other two self-catering properties are The Stables and The Coach House. The former retains its stable doors and hay lofts, which have been converted to three cosy bedrooms (two
doubles and one twin); it also has a large farmhouse kitchen-diner and a stunning
lounge (with a large double sofa bed if required) and two very nice bathrooms – a family bathroom and an en-suite. It too has a large private garden but also backs onto the communal garden and woods beyond. Finally the
Coach House is another traditional stone building, that also retains its exposed oak beams and hay loft doors and has a mezzanine bedroom with contemporary en-suite shower room and an open-plan kitchen and lounge with a large double sofa bed – perfect either as a romantic retreat for two or for a family with young children.
Lastly it would be a pity not talk up the appeal of the farm itself, which you are free to roam around or just sit around and soak up the sun. There's lots of space – they also host a collection of glamping dwellings – and the buttercup-dotted meadows and lines of mature trees seem to have been left to their own devices – for children, the opportunities are endless. You can reach the coast path and spectacular cove of Aberporth beach (3 miles away) by way of a relatively undemanding mix of footpaths and country lanes, and Cardigan town is a short drive away, with its abundance of indy shops and excellent restaurants. The coast here is also famed for any number of outdoor pursuits, from coasteering, paddle-boarding and sea kayaking to mountain-biking and just plain old walking. It's also one of the best areas in the UK to spot dolphins, seals, puffins and other rare wildlife. What are you waiting for?
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Cottages from 40–£60 a night – two-night minimum stay. Depending on season, a week's stay in the Coach House costs £380–£550, The Stables £505–£950, The Dairy £600–£1075.
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Contact Website 01239 571 013 Crynga Mawr Cottages, Aberporth, Ceredigion SA43 2BQFeatures
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Add Your ReviewRated ★★★★★ over 12 reviews
Perfect for a couple
We had a great stay in The Coach House. It's perfect for a couple. Had everything
we needed. Warm, comfortable bed, good sofa, fresh eggs from the hens on the
farm.... A few miles from spectacular sandy beaches. Jo and Shaun were friendly
and thoughtful hosts. Peace and quiet. Bird song.
Incredibly peaceful
Stayed in the Diary and had booked last minute, but Shaun and Jo were very helpful.
Sloeberry Farm is tucked off a small lane and away from anything else so it is
incredibly peaceful and a great place to unwind and de-stress!
Sad to leave
We spent a great 4 days with the family over the Christmas period. It was decorated
for Christmas for the kids. It was spacious, well equipped and we felt at home.Shaun
popped by with some delicious eggs to welcome us. He responded very quickly to
any queries and was very accommodating. He recommended some nearby places to
visit.We went to Aberporth beach on Boxing day morning. The sun was out and we
watched as 100 people or so braved the cold and went for a swim! The following day
we went to visit the Tresaith beach waterfall. Despite it being foggy and cold we
wiled away a couple of hours on the beach. We enjoyed every minute of our stay at
Shaun's place and were sad to leave.
Cosy place to hunker down
We booked an impromptu stay for my stepdaughter’s birthday and had three nights
at the Dairy. Shaun’s place is nestled in the heart of the countryside, but very close
to some stunning coastal walks and beaches. It was a cosy place to hunker down
with a roaring log fire after a day exploring. The bags of logs and Danish biscuits were welcome gifts upon
arrival. Plenty of space for a large family to relax in. Shaun was so welcoming and
swung by to give us lots of great recommendations for the area. Thanks for having
us!
Definitely recommend
Definitely recommend it, especially if you want to get away from your busy schedule
and get away to the peaceful green surroundings. The cottage is family friendly and
relaxing to stay in! The host bought us fresh eggs in the morning which was very
much appreciated.
Everyone enjoyed!
We stayed a week with family of six. Everyone enjoyed our time there. The beds
were comfortable and the large table in the kitchen accommodated us well. The
fresh eggs from the chickens were delicious.
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay here for a family get-together. The place was lovely, and
the fresh eggs from the host were a delightful and thoughtful gesture. Thank you.
Fantastic Holiday
Sloeberry Farm is ideally situated so it's not far to get to any of the amazing beaches. We stayed in the Coach House cottage and it was perfect, we fed the chickens and even got to have some of their delicious eggs. The hosts were really friendly and knowledgeable and so helpful. There is nothing bad about this place - would highly recommend!
Peaceful location, great hosts
Stayed in the Diary and had booked last minute but Shaun and Jo were very helpful. Sloeberry Farm is tucked off a small lane and away from anything else so it is incredibly peaceful and a great place to unwind and de-stress! Location wise it was great for making a day trip to Tenby and doing walks along the coastal path which is absolutely stunning.
There are only a few cottages and lodges so the site feels spacious and quiet. Shaun and Jo; the owners, were great at suggesting things to do in the local area and where the best beaches are. We also did a great walk they suggested. Cardigan is not far away and again they suggested some good places to eat as well as the best brownies in the universe!
The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed and was very clean. The walls are about three feet thick so we couldn't hear anything of our neighbours next door. All in all a great stay and just what we needed.
Amazing stay
The cottage was a home from home, as advertised and more. Perfect location for a week to get away from it all. Everything was done to make you feel welcome, and clearly well thought through given the current situation. Having never been to this part of Wales we were pleasantly suprised by the choice of beaches, all of which are well kept. Sightings of dolphins and seals were the icing on the cake. Will definitely return, all the accommodation looked good, so look forward to deciding which of Sloeberries accommodation to try next.
Great cottage on a farm like setting!
We loved our stay. Owners friendly and helpful. Cottage was clean and practical. Kids loved the chickens and Daniel the cat. Only slight disappointment was some restrictions in place which meant we couldn’t explore parts of the farm (completely understand due to Covid) which we weren’t aware of until arrival; but suspect this is due to challenge of only just re-opening. But in summary a great place to stay and lovely area of Wales. Recommended.
amazing
What a lovely little gem I found last minute. The cottage is so lovely with a nice wood fire making it cosy. It’s also quite big so plenty of room for the kids to run around and also a nice big kitchen for all the family to sit and have dinner. We will definitely be attending again as it was absolutely perfect! I love it!
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