Guests say
Fron Towyn Cottage in New Quay is praised for its excellent location, charming seaside decor, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests frequently mention the property’s cleanliness, comfortable beds, and the warm welcome received from the owners. The cottage is ideal for exploring the local area, with easy access to the town and nearby pubs. Some guests noted minor maintenance issues, musty smells downstairs, and a small courtyard rather than a garden. Thoughtful touches such as welcome baskets and dog treats are appreciated, though not guaranteed. Overall, the cottage offers a cosy and enjoyable base for a seaside holiday.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with several specifically praising its cleanliness. However, a few reviews mentioned musty smells downstairs and some areas, such as carpets and sofas, needing attention. Overall, cleanliness is a strong point but with occasional lapses.
The location is consistently highlighted as a major positive, with guests loving the proximity to the beach, harbour, and local amenities. The only caution is the steep walk back from the town, but this did not detract significantly from guests’ enjoyment.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, especially the beds. Some mentioned worn or lumpy sofas and less firm mattresses, but these were personal preferences and did not overshadow the overall comfort of the stay.
The cottage is well-equipped with modern appliances like an air fryer and coffee machine, and guests appreciated the kitchen facilities. Some noted missing or worn utensils, and the courtyard was smaller than expected. Maintenance issues were minor and quickly resolved by the owners.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome baskets and dog treats, though it should be noted these are not guaranteed. The owners are described as responsive and helpful, adding to the positive experience.
About this property
Great property for a break by the beach and for exploring mid-Wales at any time of the year..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 40" Smart TV, Electric Fire
Dining room: Smart TV, Books, Games
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (2ft 6in) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack. . Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. This traditional 19-century stone cottage is located in the heart of the popular seaside village of New Quay and within a short stroll to New Quay beach, Dolau dog friendly beach and all amenities. It’s such a great location for couples, families and your four-legged friends too!
A walkers’ paradise, pick up one of the many coastal paths or woodland walks in and around New Quay, or walk in the famous poet and writers footsteps along the Dylan Thomas trail around the village. In the village you will find a tennis court, football pitch and bike/skateboard park, as well as independent shops and a good selection of restaurants, pubs and cafe’s, as well as the obligatory seaside fish and chip shops. Take your fish and chips or an ice cream down to the harbour wall and watch the fishing boats in the bay or take a dolphin watching trip to get closer to the resident pods of bottlenose dolphins. There is a rich diversity of activities on offer from cycling, canoeing, sea kayaking and snorkelling to horse riding, fishing, bird watching and golf in and around New Quay.
If you can tear yourself away from New Quay there are plenty of other options for exploring including 60 miles of coastline and the coastal path. There are secluded coves at Cwmtydu where seals go to have their pups in the autumn, and at Llangrannog you can enjoy the view from two coastal pubs.
New Quay Honey Farm and tea rooms are worth a visit and the colourful Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron is a 10-minute drive. Just outside Aberaeron you’ll find the National Trust property of Llanerchaeron. The coastal towns of Aberystwyth and Cardigan are also within very easy reach or venture inland to the market towns of Lampeter, Tregaron and Newcastle Emlyn. During your stay why not indulge and treat yourself to a complementary therapy, reflexology, aromatherapy, massage and Reiki healing is available (at an additional charge, by direct arrangement with the owner). Beach 350 yards. Shops, pubs and restaurants 350 yards.
Free WiFi
The property does not have an electric car charging point and you cannot charge at the property due to insurance purposes, however opposite the property there are 4 charging stations at the top of the car park.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (16)
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Ann Kingham
We, arrived to a lovely warm welcoming cottage, home from home and probably the best welcome basket we've ever had, it was so nice to sit down with a coffee and a Welsh cake with butter all provided for us 😀 it is a steep walk up and down into the village and harbour but we did catch the bus ( just down from the cottage) into Aberaeron and Cardigan for day's out, short walk along the lane the cottage is on took us to the little shop and to the Sea horse a proper old fashioned pub with a cracking pint to be had, we had a nice relaxing week and would definitely recommend Fron Towyn
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Alan Lawrence
Good location but everything else very disappointing
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Nicola Gainsborough
Great little cottage in a great location 10 minutes walk to seafront, bars, cafes etc. small corner shop about 5 minutes walk with essentials.well equipped all you need for catering but missing a slice. Cottage was very clean. Washing machine a bonus.There was a lovely hamper waiting for us with butter bread bars broth shortcake biscuits and Welsh cakes plus the all important milk in the fridge. Well thought through. Dogs welcome but no significant green off lead places nearby. But easy to walk down to beach for a run. Small backyard but enough space to sit and have a coffee.We would definitely come back and will recommend to friends and family. Thumbs up to owner Kevin who was very helpful.