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Cariad Cottage

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4.8
out of 5
Carmarthenshire » Cross Inn
Sleeps up to 11
Pets 1
Hot Tub
A welcoming detached cottage in a quiet countryside location in Cilcennin near Aberaeron and set in the grounds of the owners' home.The owners of this superb Aberaeron holiday cottage have created a property and patio which can be enjoyed by all, whether fully able-bodied or in a wheelchair, thanks to the ramped entrances, wide doorways and ground floor bedroom with en-suite wet room.A large welcoming sitting room, where you can cosy up in front of the woodburner and enjoy family meals around the table, is the first room you discover as you enter your Aberaeron cottage.Then, wander through into the well-equipped sunny kitchen before stepping out onto the large decked patio where you will find the hot tub.
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About Cariad Cottage

A welcoming detached cottage in a quiet countryside location in Cilcennin near Aberaeron and set in the grounds of the owners' home. The owners of this superb Aberaeron holiday cottage have created a property and patio which can be enjoyed by all, whether fully able-bodied or in a wheelchair, thanks to the ramped entrances, wide doorways and ground floor bedroom with en-suite wet room.

A large welcoming sitting room, where you can cosy up in front of the woodburner and enjoy family meals around the table, is the first room you discover as you enter your Aberaeron cottage. Then, wander through into the well-equipped sunny kitchen before stepping out onto the large decked patio where you will find the hot tub.

Many relaxing hours can be enjoyed right here, before retiring to one of the charming Aberaeron cottage bedrooms to enjoy a good night’s sleep. As well as the superb ground floor bedroom, there are three more delightful bedrooms on the first floor of this Aberaeron cottage.

Two have their own en-suite, while the third has a Jack-and-Jill en-suite, accessed from the bedroom and the landing, so serving the fourth bedroom too. All bedrooms in this Aberaeron cottage have TVs with DVD players, so everyone can enjoy their own programmes.

This wonderful Aberaeron holiday cottage will invite you to stay longer, and when you leave you will probably be already planning a return visit. Note: This property can be booked with Ref: 1069326, together sleeping up to 23 guests.

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Cariad Cottage Reviews

More than enough room and facilities to make the stay very comfortable, made better by the hot tub and log burner. The owners live on site and are very helpful if there are any concerns during your stay. Beautiful nearby beaches and towns to visit.
Great wheelchair access with plenty of room to move around, felt spacious even though ten of us were staying. Great location, close to sea and mountains and the owners were friendly and helpful.
Lynnet
Beautiful property the pictures dont do the place justice. Got lost getting there but the host was very helpful finally found the place. The house was clean upon arrival and even though the host had informed me that they were away for the weekend there was a welcome pack which was very informative which made the stay a lot easy. Lovely games room the kids loved it couldnt stay out of it. The Jacuzzi wow is all I can say. Had a few plumbing issues which I told the host who immediately had them attended too even though there were not around. Overall the place is amazing and hoping to book again and come in summer I think we will enjoy it even more
Stevie
It was a truly incredible experience. I was a silly sod on arrival and ended up getting my car stuck and we went to ask the owners if they had any rope to pull me out and straight away they offered to pull out the car. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners and they offered a number of additional amenities if we needed. Visited with 7 friends for a nice quiet hen weekend and I honestly couldn't have asked for a more amazing place to stay.
Linsey
A wonderfully located cottage with beautiful surroundings. The owner, Ray, was very welcoming and friendly and left us a thoughtful arrival package which was lovely. There was also a very helpful information booklet about the house and the area. The cottage was very spacious with absolutely everything you need for a comfortable stay. It was clean, fresh and lovingly decorated. The piano at the top of the stairs was a hit with the children. There is a private decked area out the back with a large hot tub, which was magically lit at night with the use of fairy lights. A definite added delight. The working development of the games room was an added bonus too, as the children spent lots of time on the pool table and pingpong table. There is a small outdoor play area that had a trampoline, swing and tree house that were all disable friendly, which was perfect for us, as we had disabled family members in our party. We had fresh eggs delivered to our cottage one morning from the chickens on site and the owners dogs were lovely, friendly and well behaved. They played with our dog whenever they were out, which was lovely to see. There were horses on the land to go and see and the lovely little lakes to walk around. The Fantasy Farm Park, which is only about 10 minutes drive, is an absolute must. It was very reasonably priced and we spent the whole day there. You can feed and pet the animals, go on a short nature walk, ride the rodeo, race the gocarts, peddle the boats and much more. The tractor ride around the field was brilliant. The supermarkets are about 25 minutes drive away, with Tesco, Morrisons, Home Bargains and Iceland in the same area, along with a few smaller ones. Some will actually deliver to the cottage. On the whole, the stay was absolutely way and above our expectations. Ray is an absolute credit as a host and all the party had an amazing stay. We will definitely be back again.
The place was lovely and well equiped the owner was nointrusive but available ... The place was lovely and well equiped the owner was nointrusive but available at all times if anything happens the only thing I would comment on is the bugs in the courtyard especially early evening I would recomment bring bug reppellant The working progress of the games room is great for the kids to mess about in as its a working progress it will get better as time goes on depending on usage etc A comment that is missing on the listing is the visits from birds of pray most eveningafternoon so great for any twichers out there
Charlotte
The property is in a beautiful spot ,the owners are very friendly ,we had a ... The property is in a beautiful spot ,the owners are very friendly ,we had a leak in the bedroom before we got their but was all sorted ,offered us the other property if we weren't happy ,once it became free on Sunday but we chose to stay where we were ,the only thing I would recommend is a few more rails in the disabled shower, and a bit of a deep clean throughout, and no welcome pack ,even just milk and tea etc to have a drink ,most places we stay at have left something ,but apart from that it was lovely
Would highly recommend! We had an amazing family holiday and made some wonderful memories. The teenagers really enjoyed the games room, it is a lovely addition to the cottage. There were plenty of nice walks for the dogs, a lovely grassy area for them to run around in and a very good enclosed decking spot. The younger kids and us adults! loved the hot tub and fire pit, plus the little park and tree house. We had a few maintenance issues which were resolved immediately by the owners. We would love to come back and stay in your beautiful cottage.
Carole
Absolutely brilliant much needed holiday, perfect hosts really enjoyed feeding carrots and apples to the horses, and we cooked some sausages for Barcus , Archie and of course little Ruby who was allowed a small portion they were so friendly I am missing them. The cottage had all you need for a perfect stay and anything else you only have to ask and they were there to help you. I would have liked the piano to be more accessible but it will need at least two strong people to get it down the stairs hopefully Ray can get they sorted for future guests. Thank you so much for your hospitality tea and burgers in your beautiful home.
Ray and Dawn were great When we broke down on the way Ray rescued us! Lovely people! Thank you!
Ray & Dawn are fantastic people so helpful and friendly they couldn't do anymore for us if they tried. We had a fantastic stay and will defo be going back next year. If a disabled person is looking for a lovely stay then this is it my daughter is in a wheelchair but does transfer herself, and everything was fully accessible for her. Thankyou for a fabulous stay xxx
Philip
Absolutely fantastic. Ray and Dawn were excellent hosts. Cariad Cottage had everything we needed. The hot tub was superb. I had my first go at fishing in the lake and couldn't fail to catch a fish. Very enjoyable. I am happy to recommend to anyone.
Catherine
Nice comfortable property with almost everything you need. Oven gloves and a mitt for the log burner would be useful other than the very small details great place Lovely friendly hosts had a nice Christmas stay with family the pool table in the outbuildings were a hit with the teenagers. Would have preferred the hot tub under shelter and slightly hotter. Overall really nice stay. Thank you.
Olivia
Had a really lovely stay here. The owners were really friendly. The cottage is cosy comfy and has everything you need. Lovely place to get away from it all if your looking for some peace and quiet. Cottage is around 10 mins drive from the beautiful aberaeron which has a lovely harbour, nice places to eat and all the amenities you could need for a week away.
Halima
An amazing property and great location, owners wherever so helpful and made our ... An amazing property and great location, owners wherever so helpful and made our stay easy and enjoyable will definitely be back and be recommending to others
Delphine
We had an amazing stay at Cariad. The cottage was lovely, the park and area was perfect for the kids 12, 10 & 3 and of course the hot tub was a huge hit. We had a little stroll around the grounds down to the lake and it was beautiful, such a lovely setting. Barcus and Archie were a huge hit with the kids, lovely friendly dogs. We felt very welcome and had everything we needed, would definitely come again. Thank you!
We absolutely loved our stay! The owners were superb and helped us out with anything that we needed. Such a lovely couple with a beautiful home. The cottage was perfect for all our needs child friendly, dog friendly and wheelchair friendly and accessible. Couldnt recommend the place enough!
Spacious accomodation for 6 adults 3 children aged 2 to 4 and a golden retriever. Hot tub enjoyed by all especially children. Thank you Dawn and Ray for the warm welcome.
Darlene
The cottage was perfect in every way. Comfortable. Luxurious. Spacious. Every facility was provided. The owners went above and beyond to ensure our holiday was enjoyable . Also warm and friendly.
This cottage is absolutely beautiful, the owners are lovely very friendlyhelpful. The children loved the park, and seeing the horses. The cottage is in a brilliant area, theres a farm 7 minutes away the kids loved aberystwyth 20mins to the right of us and new quay 20 mins to the left absolutely stunning. If I remember right haha Google it lol We are booking again.
Alison
We had a wonderful, relaxing and tranquil week away. The cottage is equipped with everything you need. The hot tub is amazing. Beds are comfy. Log burner is just lovely. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We took our two dogs one likes to escape, so the garden was a worry for me, but I needn't have worried as the garden was very secure which meant i could relax. Short drives to some beautifully stunning places Llangrannog, New Quay, Aberaeron, Aberystwyth We had a lovely time and was just what was needed after a recent unexpected Bereavement. I definitely needed that week to get away from it all, so thank you
Karishma
We have absolutely loved our stay at Cariad Cottage. Thank you for your kindness and loving hospitality, you were truly gracious hosts and we fully appreciated everything you did, especially going out of your way to accommodate us. You were so quick to attend to all our needs. All in all, this is a beautiful cottage, run by a wonderful family, who took great care of us and made us feel at home! The only thing we loved more than this cottage, was Barcus and Archie!! They were so friendly and sociable. It was also a bonus to have the horses on site to visit and the piano in the house, which we played everyday to entertain us. Cant thank you both enough! We will definitely be recommending this place to all our friends and family. Be back again soon.
All 10 of us had a lovely weekend here. The place is beautiful. Our accommodation was perfect, beds were comfortable and lots of room. Hot tub out the back is lovely with all the pretty lights. We all thoroughly enjoyed. We'll definitely come back! The owner was extremely nice and helpful. We loved Ty Cariad. Thank you for letting us stay
What a fantastic cottage! Great location in a gorgeous part of the world. The owner couldnt have been more helpful, ensuring we had everything we needed and was on hand if we had any queries. The cottage is fully wheelchair friendly which made all the difference to our party and we were able to enjoy a magical week on the west Wales coast. The owner also showed us around the next door property which he also owns and would be absolutely ideal for a larger party requiring disabled access. I cant recommend this place enough. Its an amazing place and the hot tub was just the icing on a particularly gorgeous cake.
We have just got back from a fantastic stay here. The house was very clean and cosy, and the location is perfect. The hosts are incredibly helpful and friendly and made us feel very welcome. The facilities for wheelchair users were brilliant and made the stay inclusive but also very safe! Cannot recommend this place enough and cannot wait to return! Thank you to the owners for letting us stay in such a wonderful place!
Excellent place and area, the hosts were extremely friendly and helpful
Michelle
We really enjoyed our stay, we had the best time. The owners went that extra mile an let the children learn about and ride the horses. Our children want to go back next year . They loved it that much. Central to lots of days out. Perfect place.
Ashley
The owners were extremely helpful.
Darrian
Very spacious house, full with facilities to use including a piano which kept us entertained for hours. Excellent grounds, grass, park, and ponds something for everyone to enjoy. 2 lovely child friendly dogs roaming around who just want to play with you. Ray & Dawn excellent hosts, very welcoming and helpful. Dawn let us brush her pride and joy the horses which was a lovely gesture. Would definitely stay again.
Firstly a massive thanks to Ray and Dawn for a lovely week at Cariad cottage. The family and I had a lovely stay and settled in straight away. This cottage is perfect for a family get away and has everything you will possibly need. We had a very warm welcome and loved every minute. A very peaceful and quiet location but perfect for daily trips to local attractions. We where lucky to have clear dark night skies and I can honestly say never seen so many stars, it was amazing. A great week all round, I would definitely recommend Cariad cottage, you will not be disappointed. Thanks guys.
Joseph
This Cottage was absolutely brilliant. It was everything we expected and more. It was everything we could have wanted for our visit for our parents 70th Birthdays. The owners were also very accommodating and even provided a brand new high chair as we had a little one with us. We shall defiantly return. Highly Recommended. The Disson Family
Victoria
Lovely cottage, great location in piece full countryside setting. Very clean with good facilities. Dog friendly too. Dawn and Ray were fabulous hosts.
A great base for exploring West Wales friendly, accommodating owners too. Eight family members and one dog very much enjoyed our stay in this clean and spacious accommodation. There were three good sized double bedrooms with spacious ensuite bathroom facilities and a compact twin room, but plenty of room on the landing for storage of cases etc. The owners were very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay, attending to a minor maintenance issue immediately. In a tranquil inland setting the cottage is ideally placed for visiting coastal towns and there are walks from the doorstep for canine friends. The owners dogs, Archie and Barkus were very friendly eager to meet and greet. Lovely organic farm nearby for vegetables and, if in Lampeter, there's also a great store there that does all manner of gourmet and everyday produce and lovely bread Watson and Pratts and Lampeter Bakehouse. Anyone looking for Welsh quilts and blankets might like to check out the array of vintage stock at Jen Jones Llanbydder. New Quay offers paddle boarding,kayaking and dolphin watch boat tours we were lucky enough to see them in the bay from the harbour side. Llangrannog down steep twisitng lanes also seems to offer surfing and surf kayaking when the weather permits maybe not during storm Francis which made it's presence felt during our stay and there is RNLI cover too. Thanks to Ray and Dawn for a great stay.
The holiday was lovely and the owners were very friendly and welcoming. Due to circumstances beyond anyones control we did have some issues either the plumbing due to the septic tank which was quickly sorted. A dryer would have been beneficial due to 8 people trying to get washing dry. Free eggs were amazing thank you so much and my granddaughters loved the hot tub Beaches, gin tasting and amazing seafood
Phillip
Great cottage, really nice owners could do enough to help and recommended a lovely pub for food the white swan food was amazing.
Great cottage and owners were lovely. However it said it sleeps 11 which is a bit of an push! It comfortably sleeps 8 with one main bathroom and two en suites. 11 people is massive squeeze consider seeing there is no place to put an extra sofa bedsingle bed apart from the living room or landing area. The house itself was great and the hot tub was brilliant. Only recommendation would be for the hot tub or outside area to have some sort of cover and somewhere to put towels on a rainy day! Also the oven barely cooked any food so cooking for 10 people took forever with a waiting time for a pizza of an hour! Needs a bigger oven and fridge to accommodate larger numbers of people. Rooms could do with a refresh especially the beds and mattresses, which were creaky and lumpy! However we had a really good stay and the owners and the area was lovely! Just a few modifications and the stay would have been perfect. Need to advertise this as an 8 person house with the option of 2 spare beds. Dont turn up with couples and expect them to sleep on the landing or in someone elses room!
Zuwena
The hosts Dawn and Ray are lovely people, extremely friendly and helped us to choose a lovely place for lunch. The facilities were wonderful and the hot tube really relaxed us all. The 2 lakes which you could walk to and take in the country air were a lovely surprise and the fresh eggs from their chickens were very tasty. If I ever wanted to do a group booking in future, we would definitely go back to the lovely cariad cottage.
Damian
Very very happy to be there, we really enjoy our time. Nice clean house, nice big garden. 5star comfort ! Thank you and hope to go there again !
Tracey
We love Cariad Cottage it's the second time we have stayed. Agreat cottage that has all we need and close enough to Aberaeron and Aberystwyth to explore. Ray and Dawn always look after us and it's completely dog friendly. We are going back next year.
Excellent family holiday cottage with plenty of things to do within very shirt drive from Dolphin spotting, crabbing to coastal walks & BBQ on the beach. With very friendly owners, RayDawn, near by for any questions about what to do? Supply of fresh eggs from the free roaming chickens every morning & massive hottub to relax after a heavy days activity Go.. Relax & enjoy yourself!
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Attractions Near Cariad Cottage

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Cariad Cottage itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Carmarthenshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Dinefwr Park and Castle - SA19 6RT
about 24 Miles
Dinefwr Park and Castle is the perfect place to come if you like the great outdoors. These stunning ruins are one of the areas most iconic landmarks and are surrounded by breathtaking scenery and wildlife of all descriptions. There is also a 17th century mansion to explore with grand rooms and wonderful exhibits of paintings and tapestries. The gardens feature amazing floral displays and there is also a delightful Tea Room. Children can let of steam on the adventure playground.
Merlin Hill Centre - SA67 8BP
about 25 Miles
Merlin Hill Centre is a working dairy farm located deep in the Carmarthenshire countryside. Although not a petting farm the farm is still very family friendly with plenty of fun activities to keep children happy. The farm has a good sized play area and plenty of picnic tables as well as a Farmyard Heritage Centre where visitors can learn all about Welsh farm life and about the mystical Legend of Merlin. Get there early if you want to watch the cows being milked!
National Botanic Garden of Wales - SA32 8HN
about 27 Miles
When the weather is nice this attraction is perfect as you can wander around and admire the superb range of exotic trees and shrubs.  They look different at different times of the year but one of the most popular times to see them is in Autumn.  With various events throughout the year such as Apple Weekend there is always something new to experience.  You can watch a 90 second film about this attraction on their website which is excellent.