The holiday cottages are ideal large group accommodation sleeping up to 24 people in the five self catering holiday cottages. For active visitors the cottages are in a good position to explore Ceredigion and west Wales by mountain bike.
Troedyrhiw Holiday Cottages are situated in West Wales some five miles from the quaint town of Cardigan about one mile off the main A487 Cardigan to Aberaeron road and just a short journey from the Pembrokeshire National Park.
The 5 and 4 star self catering accommodation is part of a 13 acre smallholding nestling in the picturesque wooded valley of the Nant Arberth and is an ideal place to "get away from it all" with some beautiful walks literally on the door step.
There is an abundance of wildlife, badgers by night, a heron fishes in the river most days and buzzards soar overhead. There is much to explore within the woodlands and open spaces to picnic and barbecue. The Cottages are set around an attractive courtyard and were the original stone farm buildings, which have been carefully converted to retain as much of the original character as possible with exposed stone walls and beams.
Our cottages are inspected annually by The Wales Tourist Board and have been awarded the highest Grade 5 and 4 Stars. Troedyrhiw Holiday Cottages is an ideal coastal location for exploring this beautiful part of west Wales with its unspoilt coastline, glorious sandy beaches, picturesque bays and coves.
The former derelict farm buildings have been sympathetically converted to holiday accommodation over a period of years from 1994 to 1998.
Owned by the National Trust, the headland of Mwnt overlooks a sheltered sandy beach. Short circular cliff top walks, a remote family beach, a 13th century church and a wealth of history make this a beautiful destination for visitors especially during the summer months. Mwnt is historically important as the site of an important 13th century battle against the invading Flemish. The site was also on the route of early Celtic Christian pilgrimages. The striking prominence of Foel-y-Mwnt and the high sheer cliffs to the south make Mwnt one of the most valued scenic vistas in west Wales. Frequent sightings of bottlenose dolphins, seals and porpoise. Short cliff top walks with spectacular views.
The picturesque village resort of Aberporth overlooks two sandy beaches and is one of Ceredigion's favourite holiday destinations. Rock pools are exposed at low tides and the cliff top walks along the Ceredigion Coast offer amazing views.
One of the most spectacular sights at Tresaith is the cascade of the river Saith over the cliff tops down onto the beach. Tresaith is one of the locations most favoured by visitors to Ceredigion. It is almost a picture-book seaside village and offers a wonderful sandy beach
Owned by the National Trust, the golden sands of Penbryn beach are reached through the woods of the fern-clad Hoffnant valley. The spacious beach is almost a mile in length and extends westwards to Tresaith, which can be reached at low tide. Penbryn beach is totally unspoilt and its fine deep golden sand is perfect for children and the shallow water is popular with bathers in summer. There are coastal walks affording extensive views over Cardigan Bay.
The scenic settlement is located just south of New Quay, to the north of Tresaith. Llangrannog has a special significance within Wales for nearby is a residential facility operated by Urdd Gobaith Cymru - Wales's League of Youth. Generation after generation of Welsh children have spent a holiday here. The extensive range of sports and leisure facilities on offer by the Urdd (pronounced "Eerthe") - including a dry ski slope - are also accessible to the public. There are splendid walking opportunities along Ceredigion's Heritage Coast, the most spectacular walk leading up from the village, beyond the hidden Cilborth beach and around the headland of Ynys Lochtyn - owned by the National Trust.
The secluded cove at Cwmtydu once very popular with pirates and smugglers, breaks the rugged coast to the south-west of New Quay. The beach is predominantly shingle with an area of sand exposed at low tides. The public footpath over National Trust land overlooks Cardigan Bay and provides breathtaking views of basking seals and porpoise in the off-shore waters.
The Land of Mystery and Enchantment. The holiday cottages are ideally located for exploring West Wales on a mountain bike. West Wales includes the counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, and Pembrokeshire. Some of the off road routes include:
The Llys-y-Frân reservoir is set in a peaceful country park of grass and mature woodland with picturesque views of the nearby Preseli Hills. The cycle trail around Llys Y Fran reservoir is seven and a half miles of off road riding that is easy to follow and very well maintained. The track is wide enough to ride two abreast and for the most part it is a hard shale surface, although there are a couple of places where you can get muddy if you wish. The route is full of ups and downs as the path does not strictly stick to the water's edge, but dives into the woods around the reservoir going up and down the little wooded valleys of the streams that feed it. The fords in the bottom of these valleys are shallow and easily negotiated and the two steep downhill sections are clearly marked with warning signs. Bikes can be hired at the cafe at the entrance to the park, or you can bring your own bike and buy a one pound ticket there to ride around for as long as you like.
Nant yr Arian - Nant-yr-Arian forest sits high on the mountains just inland from Aberystwyth, and offers stunning high-level wilderness riding. With trails heading out into the epic scenery of the Cambrian Mountains, this is a fantastic area for those who like their riding rugged. Just be prepared for everything from true mountain climbs to river crossings and technical rocky descents.
Nant Yr Arian provides three spectacular mountain trail bike routes. The trails take in 35km of wild welsh countryside including some of the best man-made single track in the UK. The Continental tyres Syfydrin trail combines the best of the ‘Summit trail’ single-track with backcountry mountain tracks for a 35km wilderness loop. The 16km Summit trail and 9km Pendam trail use twisting all weather single-track carved into the steep valleys and ridges of the forest to create shorter, but no less challenging route options.
Nant yr Arian is just ten miles from the town of Aberystwyth on the Mid Wales coast.
Tel 01239 811 564
www.troedyrhiw.com