About this property
Situated close to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, this wonderful cottage is a nature lover’s paradise. . Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: With open fire, 40" Freeview Smart TV, sofa bed (for flexible sleeping arrangements) and beams.
Kitchen: With electric cooker, fridge, washer/dryer and tiled floor.
Utility room: With freezer.. First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With double bed.
Bedroom 2: With double bed.
Bathroom: With shower over bath and toilet. . Oil underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, superfast broadband and fuel for open fire included. Welcome pack. . Lawned garden with patio and seating area. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 6 steps in the garden.. Carefully positioned near the glistening Teifi River, in the sleepy village of Llechryd, this detached, traditional Welsh cottage has been lovingly restored with your comfort in mind, making it the perfect place for a small family or couples looking to explore the hidden delights and majestic sites of West Wales. Conveniently located just a short drive away from the bustling market town of Cardigan with its imposing castle, the cottage dates back to the mid 18th century, and has sympathetically restored most of its original features. From stone walls to exposed beams, The Old Church House is full of character and even has the added benefit of an cosy open fire, perfect for those cosy winter nights in. Together with the lawned garden and patio, this wonderful abode makes the perfect base for a holiday all year round. Please note that there is a wild beehive in in eves of the cottage. The bees are not aggressive and fly away from the building. Sometimes, one or two find their way into the bathroom or kitchen, especially if windows are open in sunny weather. The owner has lived happily with the bees for 8 years and they pollinate the flowers in the surrounding area.
Next to the cottage are the ruins of a church which was originally built in 1663. It was abandoned in 1879 and declared a sacred ruin in 1997. Grade ll listed Llechryd Bridge, 150 yards away, was built in the 17th century and is visible from the upstairs windows of the cottage.
Spectacular countryside and scenic walks unfold from the doorstep where guests even enjoy the free riverside fishing on offer adjacent to the cottage. For the more adventurous, why not visit the nearby Welsh Wildlife Centre, home to one of the best wetland reserves in Wales, where a huge diversity of wildlife and nature is waiting to be discovered? The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is within easy reach and is home to the 187 miles of coastline where outstanding walks, quaint fishing villages and sandy beaches can be found. The dramatic Ceredigion coastline is just as rewarding, and home to the picturesque resorts of New Quay and Aberaeron, famed for their tranquil fishing harbours where resident bottlenose dolphins can be spotted on a clear day. Beach 6½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
Up to two well behaved dogs welcome. There are 6 steps in the garden.
Reviews (11)
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Alison
This was our first visit to Wales to celebrate a birthday. This 2 bed cottage is situated in a lovely area with friendly locals.Lovely little hamper awaited on our arrival stocked with local produce.Have to reverse up the driveway off a very busy road, we missed the turn twice as it’s hidden.Nice layout downstairs, living/dining area then through to a kitchen.The kitchen is equipped with everything, but found lots of chips in the crockery and some pans were dirty. There were also condiments with old labels on so did not know how long they had been there , not a good idea to have these with covid about.The dish cloth and the dish sponges were old and smelly too, but we always take our own.There was an out place off from the kitchen with a freezer, microwave and all the recycling bins . Good place to keep all muddy boots.The upstairs has 2 bedrooms , we are tall people and one of the beds was very low so chose the room with the higher bed although our feet hung over it. The quilt cover had black marks on it and the room looked very tiered.There was a smell of cat wee in the bedroom , but this disappeared after a few days so not sure if it was coming from outside.The bathroom is a nice size with a good shower over bath.The bees nest is still there ( as mentioned in previous reviews) , just off the bathroom window and bees were coming in through the cistern. We saved them and put them out, but some people don’t like bees.The toilet hadn’t been cleaned on the outside ( hairs and urine present) and the toilet brush could do with replacing.Found the cottage very cold even with the underfloor heating. We did use the open fire a couple of times, but a pain to keep up with it as we both have knee problems.There was a note to use the central heating for an hour if needed , but had it on longer as it was freezing ( October).The area is lovely and the local pub/B&B “7 Stars “ up the road has lovely food can recommend everything on the menu and the portions are huge .We went on lots of walks and a visit to Poppins beach with the dogs was great.Cardigan town is a lovely spot with lots of different shops and cafes.
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Hilary
Nice cottage plenty of hot water and heating, real cosy and dog friendly, not keen on the dog flap in the door. Would recommend near to most places, local pub lacked atmosphere only visited once they seemed friendly.
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Confirmed guest
We enjoyed our holiday, good location for exploring, the cottage was clean warm and comfortable only negatives were the noisy road an narrow drive, neither of which can be changed.Loved the peaceful garden