Guests say
Blaenachddu Cottage in Newcastle Emlyn is a spacious and well-loved holiday rental with stunning views and a peaceful location. Guests have praised the generous welcome pack, the ample space for families, and the variety of on-site amenities including a hot tub and games room. While some minor maintenance issues were noted, the overall experience has been highly enjoyable, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
The majority of guests found the property to be very clean, with high standards of cleanliness throughout. A few isolated comments mentioned specific areas that could be improved, but these do not seem to be the norm.
The location is frequently described as beautiful, with amazing views and a peaceful setting. It is central to various attractions and the nearby village offers necessary amenities. The difficulty with GPS directions is noted, but does not detract significantly from the location's overall appeal.
Guests have reported the beds to be comfortable and the house warm and welcoming. There are some remarks about uncomfortable beds and a need for better lighting in certain areas, but these are relatively few compared to the positive feedback.
The property boasts a range of facilities that are well-received, such as the hot tub, trampoline, and games room. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues like the pool table condition, hot tub heating, and garden access which suggest room for improvement.
The welcome pack is consistently mentioned and appreciated by guests, indicating a high level of thoughtfulness from the owners. It should be noted that such gifts, while common, are a courtesy and not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Newcastle Emlyn 3 miles. This spacious detached house is situated in extensive grounds in a rural location just three miles from Newcastle Emlyn in west Wales. The size of the property makes it ideal for a family or group of friends to get together for a peaceful retreat surrounded by beautiful countryside. On the ground floor, there is a large kitchen which boasts an Aga where you can cook meals to enjoy in the dining room which benefits from spectacular views over the countryside and mountains in the distance. Then you have the choice of relaxing in a sitting room that features a smart TV, DVD and a woodburner or getting competitive in the games room that comes complete with a pool table and TV. There are six bedrooms spread over the two floors. A double and a twin can be found downstairs, and there are two singles and two kings upstairs, one of which boasts an en-suite shower room. There is also a further bathroom upstairs. This property boasts extensive private grounds with stunning views. Much of it is lawned and perfect for the children to burn off any energy left at the end of the day. There is also a large patio with furniture and ample off-road parking for 8 cars. There are walks from the property through nearby woodland and farmland to a private fishing lake. The nearest town is Newcastle Emlyn, which offers a variety of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Other local highlights include Cenarth Falls, Brechfa Forest, and the west Wales coast. The river Teifi offers opportunities for fishing and its also where the Llandysul Paddlers run canoeing and kayaking expeditions. Blaenachddu is the perfect location for anyone who wants to spend time in the Welsh countryside and is looking for a rural base from which to do this.
The bustling market town of Newcastle Emlyn is set on the River Teifi and offers an array of shops, both unique local producers and larger chain stores, tea rooms, pubs, restaurants and a ruined castle, plus fishing permits are available nearby. Surrounding Newcastle Emlyn is beautiful countryside, whilst the rugged Cardiganshire coastline is just six miles away, where you have the opportunity to visit Cardigan Island Farm Park, wonderful sandy beaches, or take a boat trip to spot dolphins and seals at New Qua
Accommodation
Six bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 1 x ground floor twin, 2 x king-size double (one with en-suite shower, WC and basin), 2 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, WC and basin.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room (seats 8-10).
Sitting room with woodburner.
Hot-tub.
Games room with pool table.
Oil fired central heating with electric fire.
Double electric oven and hob, electric range style cooker., fridge/freezer, wine cooler, dishwasher, microwave, Smart TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Ample off road parking.
Lawned garden with patio and furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops, restaurants and pubs 3 miles.
Note: Property is adjacent to owners window business and working farm.
Note: The garden is not enclosed; please supervise dogs at all times
Reviews (59)
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John
Whilst we only used the utility room for entry and exit, the smell of paint brush cleaner was unpleasant. Heating was good, but the placement of the large sofas in front of the radiators meant warmth from them was compromised.
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Kelly
The house is amazing, very spacious so we never felt like we were on top of each other the games room was a great addition as was the hot tub. The photos online don't do it justice, it's so lovely and peaceful and we will definitely be returning.
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Rebecca
We had a lovely relaxing holiday and would return. A couple of points for families booking this property, there are no stair gates on the stairs ( this caused me lots of anxiety with my 1.5 year old grandson). The garden is beautiful but not suitable for young children to 'just' play as there is a large drop between the patio and grassed area. The sun loungers were broken on arrival, we did report this and were told new ones would be delivered the next day, unfortunately we did not see any new sun loungers. We also had water dripping through the kitchen ceiling on our last full day, and am unsure if this was fixed as we chose to go out for the day whilst the owner contacted a plumber. Also, It is extremely difficult to limit family waste to one black bin bag, especially when we had two babies in nappies and one older gentleman with prostate cancer. We took 5 bin bags of waste home with us (not great on a 5 hour journey). The above may sound quite negative, but we did have a lovely holiday.