About this property
Welcome to Cardigan Courtyard, your ultimate self-catering holiday home near Aberporth. Set within the picturesque grounds, this luxurious retreat offers tranquil rural views just minutes away from the stunning sandy beaches of Cardigan Bay.
Step into elegance as you enter through the Victorian-tiled hallway, leading to spacious, panelled bedrooms, each thoughtfully designed with stylish ensuite bathrooms. With underfloor heating throughout and a charming double-sided wood burner, you'll find warmth and comfort in every corner of this exquisite home.
At the heart of Cardigan Courtyard lies an expansive open-plan living area, complete with a state-of-the-art kitchen featuring high-end appliances. This inviting space flows seamlessly into a dining and sitting area, with bifold doors opening onto a beautifully tiled patio and a lush garden offering breathtaking countryside views.
Whether you're preparing a meal on the Rangemaster cooker, savoring a glass of wine on the patio, or unwinding in the plush sitting room, Cardigan Courtyard combines elegance and relaxation, making it the perfect retreat for your coastal getaway near Cardigan Bay.
The delightful holiday resort of Aberporth boasts two fabulous Blue Flag beaches between the rocky headlands of Trecregyn and Fathgarreg and some charming seaside shops, cafes and pubs. On the southern edge of Cardigan Bay, visitors are attracted by its beaches and access to the stunning Wales Coastal Path. There are pleasure boats, sailing boats, kayaks and canoes for hire. You will also enjoy watching the local fishermen unloading crate after crate of giant spider crabs and other seafish. In the 17th and 18th centuries herring were plentiful in Cardigan Bay so Aberporth had at least twenty full time herring smacks. Now it is mainly crab and lobster fishing. You will find rock pools exposed at low tide and the cliff top walks along the Ceredigion coast boast extensive views as far as the Llyn Peninsula. There is a wonderful carving of a leaping dolphin overlooking the beach as bottlenose dolphins are frequently seen close to shore.
The Wales Coast Path, otherwise known as the Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion Coastal Path, is well established with clear signing and spectacular walking, especially from Cardigan to Borth. From Aberporth you may just want to walk along the cliffs to Tresaith or you may want to take the circular walk. There are seaside saunters along the fronts of coastal towns and villages, literary trails such as the Dylan Thomas Trail around New Quay, delightful strolls along country lanes bordered with ancient hedgerows full of wild flowers, invigorating walks across wild headlands enjoying stunning views of the rugged Cardigan Bay coastline, challenging mountain hikes in the remote uplands of the Cambrian Mountains or slow riverside rambles along the Teifi, Aeron Rheidol and Ystwyth valleys. Cardigan Bay has a number of useful little buses if you do not want to drive.
Keen cyclists enjoy the amazing cycle routes around Cardigan Bay. You can hire cycles from New Image Bikes, Cardigan if you do not want to take your own. Those that enjoy active holidays love canoeing along the River Teifi. At 79km, it is one of the longest rivers in Wales, starting at Teifi Pools high up near Tregaron. The section from Llechryd Bridge to the mouth of the river at Poppit Sands is tidal so it makes a wonderful half day canoe trip if there is enough water. You must check the tides though. Surfing is popular in Aberporth, Poppit Sands and Llangrannog. Visitors also enjoy paddleboarding, sailing, waterskiing and wakeboarding. There are some epic sea fishing boat trips available as well as salmon and sea trout in the lower reaches of the Teifi. The Pembrokeshire Anglers Association has fifteen miles of prime salmon, trout and sea trout fishing on the Western Cleddau River while the Nevern River is also popular. Sea bass can be found off Dale Beach, Whitesands and Poppit Sands.
As well as Aberporth beaches, there are some other wonders to visit including the once smugglers cove, Cwmtydu Beach, Llangrannog Beach which enjoys superb coastal scenery, the National Trust’s beautiful Penbryn Beach though there is a bit of a walk to the beach, Tresaith Beach which is named after the River Saith that cascades over the cliffs to the beach with a waterfall, Mwnt Beach, another National Trust jewel with gorgeous cliff top walks, Poppit Sands which is one of the popular beaches with plenty of sand dunes and Newport Sands Beach, another duned wonder.
The islands of Skomer, Skokholm and Ramsey are located a few miles off the Pembrokeshire coast. Managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, the islands are home to puffins, Manx shearwaters, Atlantic grey seals, razorbills, gannets and much more wildlife.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
- Entrance Hall: Features Victorian terracotta tiles, panelled walls, a high ceiling, and access to two ensuite bedrooms.
- Open-Plan Living Area (23 meters): Combines a modern kitchen (with Rangemaster cooker, American fridge/freezer, and wine fridge), a dining room (with a large table for 10 and a double-sided wood burner), and a sitting room (with Chesterfield sofas, a 55-inch Samsung smart TV, and a dedicated work station), all opening onto the patio and garden through bifold doors.
- Utility Room: Includes additional sink, storage units, washing machine, tumble dryer, and a cloakroom, with back door access to the patio.
- Bedroom 1 (off entrance hall): Features a panelled wall, super-king bed, and ensuite with a freestanding bath, large walk-in rain shower, and double vanity unit.
- Bedroom 2 (off entrance hall): Offers floor-to-ceiling windows, flexible bed setup (super-king or twin beds), and ensuite with a walk-in rain shower.
- Master Suite (off a small hallway by the sitting room): Boasts a super-king bed, glass doors opening to the patio, and an ensuite with freestanding bath and large walk-in rain shower.
- Bedroom 4 (off a small hallway by the sitting room: Flexible setup (super-king or twin beds) with an ensuite featuring a panelled bath and large rain shower.
Mezzanine Level
- Bedroom 5: King-size bed with glass balustrade, stripped floorboards, and an ensuite with a rain shower.
Exterior and Grounds
- Large Tiled Patio: Spans the length of the house, with outdoor dining table, sofas, Weber BBQ, and countryside views.
- Extensive Lawned Garden: Ideal for relaxation, perfect for morning coffee or evening drinks.
- Orchard: Offers seasonal fresh produce from a mix of original and newly planted fruit trees and bushes.
- Private Parking: Ample space for guest vehicles.
- Surrounding Farmland: Home to free-range Dexter cattle, rare breed pigs, and hens, offering fresh local produce.
Additional Features
- Underfloor heating throughout
- Air source heating and heat recovery system
- Solar panels with battery storage
- Superfast broadband WiFi
- Cot and high chair available on request