Southview in Carmarthenshire | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Southview

Southview is a well-appointed detached holiday home in its own grounds, situated within the rolling countryside of Ceredigion in West Wales, six miles from the market town of Newcastle Emlyn. A welcoming accommodation for six guests, this retreat is perfect for families looking to tour the superb countryside and coastline of the area.

On entering the property, you will find on the right a well-presented master bedroom with double bed and EnSuite shower room. Two twin bedded rooms a family bathroom and separate cloakroom are situated along the hall on the right.

As you enter the bungalow you will find the remaining accommodation on your left comprising a large living room with feature stone fireplace, ample seating including dining table and chairs. From the lounge you move into a well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and a formal dining room situated just off the kitchen with seating for 6 people.

Through the kitchen to the left you will find a shower / laundry room. You can choose from a luxury bathroom comprising of whirlpool bath and shower or separate shower room.

The shower room also houses the washer/dryer. To the rear of the bungalow is the games room equipped with a Hot tub, Pool table, Table Tennis and Dart Board.

The rear garden has a patio area with a bench seat and fold-away chairs and a lawned area while the front has a patio with bench seat. Behind the games room lays a one acre wild orchard and pond.

Children should be supervised at all times when visiting this area. Tranquil countryside abounds in the surrounding area, ideal for those who enjoy a country walk or cycle ride.

Attractive and fabulously appointed towns can be found nearby, such as Newcastle Emlyn, Cardigan and Lampeter. Seaside lovers will be in their element here, as the idyllic West Wales coast is within a stone's throw, a number of glorious spots by the sea include Llangranog, New Quay, Aberporth and Aberaeron, all will ensure a visit to remember.

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Need To Know

Oil central heating
Gas oven and hob, combination microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
TV, Wi-Fi
External games room with pool table, table tennis and hot tub
Heating, lighting and domestic power included in the rent - (the charging of electric cars is not allowed at the property)
Bed linen and towels Inc
Ample off-road parking
Southview is a no smoking property
Rear patio and front garden with bench seat, lawn, wild orchard with pond
One well behaved dog welcome for £25
Sorry, no smoking anywhere around the property grounds
Shop and pub 3 miles
Note: Washing machine in shower room
Note: Pond in wild orchard is unfenced, children to be supervised at all times
Note: No Stag, Hen or similar
Note: Children must be supervised in games room at all times
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £200
Note: Please take care when approaching property via the nearby country lanes

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Southview Reviews

Jacqueline

They say pictures say a thousand words but we are unable to put any up! To say we were disappointed would be an understatement really. On arrival at the bungalow we were quite shocked on how rundown it looked from the outside. Walls needed painting, drives need attention owner suggests that the weeds on the drive are from where people park their cars? and a little gardening wouldn't go amiss!. Inside, yes it's big but very uninviting. No home feeling about it, a few cushions, curtains that fit the windows, sprucing up a little would make all the difference owner suggested that covid is reason no soft furnishings. The back garden isn't very appealing either, loose flags, no proper path to the garage, grass needs cutting! Then there's the garagegames room. Yes there are amenities in there but it could do with sprucing up to make it more inviting. There's parts painted, wood on the floor which owner admits too but suggests that facilities can still be used, the floor could do with painting owner suggests this is painted when maintenance is carried out, there's a leak from the roof near the edge of the pool table owner knows about this but suggests that it was worse because there was a storm. The arm on the hot tub was broken.The list goes on. We went expecting something a little more inviting and 'special '. We realise it's not a five star hotel but it's certainly not worth what we have paid for it. My husband got it in a nut shell when he described it as being like a hostel!.

The property is in need of some tlc and a deep clean. The games room was a bonus but needs updating as it looks like an unfinished project. The large garden at the rear also looked unkempt. Jackie

My family and I had a great stay at Southview. The house is lovely very spacious and well laid out. The location is fantastic extremely peaceful rural and quiet, but within easy reach of local beaches and other amenities. The games room and hot tub were also great. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others!

What a gorgeous little place this is. My family and I had an excellent time, no issues whatsoever. Games room was a total hit and many hours were spent here by us all. The addition of a welcome hamper was much appreciated Only thing I would ask is a mop and bucket or a flash mop. Due to muddy feet etc, Excellent stay

The house is great. Its really comfortable and has everything you could possibly need whilst on holiday. The games room complete with hot tub was a real bonus.

Louisa

This is a lovely holiday cottage in a beautiful setting and we greatly enjoyed our stay here. It was a perfect size for us as a family of four with a dog and our teenagers particularly enjoyed the games room. The only negative is that some cleaning stuff and a mop and bucket would have been useful to clean as we went when coming in with wet shoes and a wet dog. This is a minor thing and didnt affect our stay which we loved.

Lawns overgrown badly, hiding animal faeces. Patio at front of property ,paving not grouted with weeds between them. Loose wooden step up to front door dangerous Windows badly need cleaning with black mildew on interior framework we cleaned off This is our second visit to this property, but left sadly disappointed . Attention required before we would consider this property again.

Richard

Fantastic Property with everything you need. Very jealous would love to own a property like this with such potential and location. Quiet and peaceful. Amazing hot tub and plenty to do in games room. Would certainly return especially if beds had more comfy mattresses. If I could say the games room just needs a bit of a upgrade as it looked a little unfinished especially the piles of wood in the corner. little disappointed in the welcome pack as in the original description there was very nice goodies but we just had a packet of out of date choccy biscuits.And finally I would warn in the description how tricky some of the roads are on the last mile or so before you get to the property. Many thanks for letting us stay we really enjoyed ourselves and hope the comments are taken in the spirit intended.

Lynsey

Hi there. We had a week in Southview in Sep 2022. It's a great property with good facilities especially the jacuzzi. Mark and Julie who are the housekeepers looked after us really well, nothing was too much trouble . I would like to feed back to the actual owners not the housekeepers that the property is looking a little tired and needs a bit of tlc. Everywhere was clean and well appointed but there needs to be some repairs to some doorsshowerspaving slabs outside and general decoration. The towels also have seen better days and could do with replacing for larger ones. I would still definitely recommend Southview especially if you have older children as the games room is an asset and it is in a beautiful area. Would recommend a visit to Llangrannog beach. Hope I spelt that right

Lovely property, ideally positioned for seeing the sights of MidWest Wales. The managers, Julie and Mark Webb, were brilliant, informative and friendly. Mark's home cured, Applewood smoked bacon was outstanding, so we'd recommend a visit to Webb's Butchers in Rhydlewis. Their recommendation to take a boat trip from New Quay allowed us to see dolphins in the wild, the highlight of our holiday, thank you Dolphin Spotting Boat Trips, you lived up to your name. There are a few improvements that would make the cost of Southview seem better value back door lock doesn't unlock easily from the outside, frequently had to go round to front and open from inside to avoid risk of breaking key TV in at least one of the bedrooms the house echoes, this is probably a Covid thing since soft furnishings are limited for sanitary reasons the path to the fabulous games room should avoid the washing line and allow you to not have to walk on the grass. Positives well equipped kitchen, excellent range of games and jigsaws, games room gave us hours of fun playing pool, table tennis, and darts and of course the top relaxation feature the hot tub was superb and maintained to the highest hygiene standards. Thank you, a fabulous holiday was enjoyed by all three generations of our party.

Siobhan

We had an amazing holiday lots of rest and fun exploring with the family. Beautiful surroundings and fantastic accommodation. The hot tub and games room were the icing on the cake. Julie and Mark Webb that look after the property were very helpful if we needed anything. They recommended some brilliant places to visit. We took a walk to their butchers and bought some lovely meat and supplies. Everything was brilliant we hope to visit again. We would highly recommend to stay at Southview.

Absolutely lovely property in a great location and close to many beaches and attractions. Extremely clean and well equipped and owners really helpful and friendly. Games room was brilliant, many hours of fun had. We loved our stay here, thank you.

Lovely clean well equipped cottage, thoroughly enjoyed being there.

Areally nice bungalow in a very quiet position on a narrow track ,on Arrival we were impressed on the size of the accommodation there was plenty of space and three decent size bathrooms . Although like previous people that stayed there was an issue wit very low water pressure ,but i do know there was work going on in nearby area to fix this.The games room and the hot tub were great ideal for all the family.We had really nice weather apart from one day but not forgetting it is September. Overall we had a nice stay here and the welcome pack we received was much appreciated,and i have to say the caretakers Mark and Julia were great anything however large all small was no problem to them so Thankyou to you both. Please note the issue with previous reviews regarding cleaning issues have now been addressed thanks to the owner,The bungalow was very clean.The only slight niggle really is the fact you are out in the middle of the countryside so you would have to travel by car to most places ,but don't be put off by this as there are many places not to far to visit.

Christine

Lovely big bungalow with everything you could need. The onsuite shower room is great and so is the family bathroom. Nobody should ever need to queue for the loo with 4 toilets in the bungalow and a fifth in the games room. Hot tub and games room enough for the family especially if weather isn't up to much. Games a few books, CD's and DVD's in bungalow. Very clean but if you have the windows open be prepared for some of the local wildlife to fly in lol. Read a previous report about not having any phone reception at the bungalow or even in the area, ours never faulted so I suppose it depends on your service provider ours was BT. Also read about water pressure which was an area problem which the waterboard fixed whilst we stayed there. The owner Pam and the caretakers Julie and Mark where just a phone call away to sort out the one problem we did have with the water, which was turned of by the waterboard whilst they fixed the problems, but it was off a lot longer than expected and within 10 mins of phoning Julie they were at the Bungalow with drinking water for us and Pam phoned the waterboard who came up and they brought us drinking water and said it should be back on with in 90 mins and it was All in all a lovely stay

Good layout of the house and bathrooms appear to be luxurious but there is a serious lack of water pressure meaning that even cleaning teeth was a challenge let alone taking a shower. Cleanliness was not good enough, the bathroom sinks and toilets were clean as were the kitchen sides but fridge and inside cupboards were dirty, floors had obviously only had a quick whizz round clean, there was thick dust and dead insects in many areas. Some sort of grim stains all over the radiator in the living room, mold stains on some of the bedding. Drainage is also an issue in the property rendering the shower in the main bathroom unusable and the sink in the ensuite. The shower in the end shower room went from freezing to scalding constantly. The games room is great and was the saving grace of this property. The property is reached by a tiny one track road so be warned if you have a wide car. Also there is no mobile coverage this is an issue all around New Quay area, while we quite enjoyed this we did have to drive to Aberaeron to make a call one day! The little basket of breakfast things was a nice touch. This could be an amazing place but has a feel of neglect about it, such a shame.

Southview was so much bigger than expected inside Was lovely and comfortable ... Southview was so much bigger than expected inside Was lovely and comfortable the peace and quiet was beautiful fully enclosed so didn't have to worry about the dog getting out Highly recommend for a relaxing luxury break away

The property was very nice, probably a bit remote as nearest shops were 4miles away. There are issues with the water pressure which causes problems with the toilet flushing. The owner was helpful and did try to sort this, but it only improved a little. Knob on cooler was not working and the cleaning could have been better, lots of dust under bed and behind doors. Despite this we enjoyed our stay, the quiet and relaxation was lovely as was the hot tub. You definitely need your own transport.

This was our second time in South view, and what can I say but amazing we absolutely love it here. It has everything you need if you want to relax and get away from the noise of the city this is the place to come !! We couldn't wait to get here especially after the lockdown, it was definitely worth the wait !!! So many places to see, we did so much more this holiday with our girls the beaches are out of this world ! fingers crossed we're going to get back there next year. I would recommend this holiday to anyone the owners are so lovely and the welcome pack on arrival is a lovely thought no complaints from us what so ever !!

Southview is a beautiful home in the most peaceful location. To sit outside with a cup of tea listening to nature and no cars was an absolute joy. The kids loved the games room and were in the hot tub every night, after thrashing us at darts and pool. The bungalow is well equipped and beautifully furnished. We loved our week there . Thank you

Claire

Great property in a very quiet spot down a very narrow lane! ! Comfy beds, lots of loos and showers. Games room in the garden a real bonus especially if the weather isnt great. Lovely small beaches within 510 miles away. Washing machine but no tumble dryer which would have been useful. Would have like a BBQ in the garden and the grass needed Cutting. Would definitely recommend for a quiet family holiday in mid Wales

Nicola

The cottage is a lovely property to stay. Had everything that you needed for a weeks holiday. The complementary basket on arrival was a lovely touch and the couple who look after the cottage are a very lovely couple. Will definitely book again

A lovely quiet and comfortable holiday home if you like your peace and quiet. Not a great deal to do locally but that suited us fine. Nearest supermarket about 20 minute drive away so stuck up before you arrive or arrange an online grocery as an alternative. Asda and Tesco deliver here but not Sainsbury's where we usually shop typically. Bungalow was lovely and clean on arrival and was fantastically equipped with almost everything you could need. All basics for tea and coffee and a lovely fresh loaf of bread left in lovely welcome pack. Games room is fab albeit a little cold in the evenings but was told on enquiry that the owners are looking at sorting out some kind of heating for it so would be very welcomed by anyone staying I'm sure. Overall a lovely holiday home. Quiet, well equipped and comfortable. Will very gladly stay again without a second thought

Samantha

Really enjoyed our stay at Southview, the cottage is in a rural location and its so quiet and peaceful. The games room was welcomed on the wetter days and evenings. The property is very spacious yet has a comfy feel about it. Very well equipped throughout. We did leave some points that required attention in the guest book and hope the owners are active when reading this book as other guests had noted similar points. The location of this property, whilst quiet is somewhat isolated so be prepared to travel anywhere from 3060mins daily if you plan on doing activities.

Lindsay

A lovely property in a great location to explore the surrounding area. Owners left a lovely welcome pack. House is very spacious with plenty of space for 6 people. The outdoor games room with hot tub, pool table and table tennis was a huge bonus.

The whole holiday was complete bliss, the welcome basket of goodies was a really nice touch. The home was so light,spacious and comfy, the loudest noise was the singing of birds in the trees. The hot tub was a good size and I have never stayed in a property with so many extras as Southview, so I really think that it was such good value for money. The owners of this property should be really proud to own such a nice lovely place for others to rent out and enjoy.

Family friendly home with wonderful amenities. Clean and in a wonderfully peaceful spot . But within an easy drive of a lot of places . Welcome basket a lovely surprise and cupboards full of an array of crockery. They have games and dvd galore another nice touch and they even supply extra bedding and towels . This is a wonderful place to stay and the hot tub is in an out door room with games room and heater lovely. Safe relaxing place really enjoyable holiday thank you .

The bungalow was roomy with plenty of space for 6 people. Just a few niggles 1 the heating controls need to be explained to visitors, the thermostat in the hall does nothing. there is a control in the lounge behind behind the television which has to turned on manually in the morning and off again at night, had to phone the owner to find this out. 2 there was rubbish and bottles left from the previous visitors, I contacted the council again no info left to find when the rubbich was collected which is a Thursday so put everything out. The bottles were taken to the bottle bank by the owner when asked to do so. 3 lastly my husband unblocked both the shower wastes of hair etc as they were overflowing, a battery need putting in the kitchen clock and more attention needs paying to the cleaning of the property, sweeping under furniture in the lounge, dead flies on the window ledges. You may feel we are being picky but we have used your company on numerous occasions over the years and this is the first time we have been disappointed.

Michelle

An amazing house in a great location. The house was immaculate and had all the facilities and equipment needed for a great stay. I would definitely recommend this property.

South view was a lovely cottage in the heart of South Wales, facilities and added extras where fabulous we even got a welcome pack and I know my 6 year old appreciated the chocolate biscuits just as much as the pool table, ping pong and hot tub he didnt know what to do first! Slightly off road which was a bit tricky due to the weather and if another car was coming the other way but the secluded location made for a very peaceful and relaxing stay only the neighbours to chat too who were also lovely and very informative. Would definitely recommend to all!

Cheryl

Fantastic high spec accommodation in a tranquil location with outstanding views. Hot tubgames room is a definite plus however this outbuilding will need heating during winter months.

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Attractions Near Southview

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Southview 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.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Merlin Hill Centre - SA67 8BP

about 17 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 21 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.

Dinefwr Park and Castle - SA19 6RT

about 23 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.

Folly Farm - SA68 0XA

about 27 Miles

Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire is an award winning Farm attraction, offering fun for the whole family come rain or shine. The main attractions are the Zoo, Farm and Petting Barn and there is also a huge Adventure Play Area and a small funfair with traditional rides. Priced at just £8.00 for adults and £7.00 for children it offers excellent value for money. There are several places to eat and drink including a licensed bar and a family friendly restaurant.