Holiday Cottages in Ceredigion
CEREDIGION
At the heart of west Wales, rural Ceredigion offers a delightful combination of stunning coastline, rolling hills, and charming seaside towns.
As well as spectacular landscapes, the region is home to a rich cultural history, including the university town of Aberystwyth, famous for its Victorian seafront and atmospheric castle ruins.
Ceredigion’s coastline is renowned for its varied terrain and natural beauty. Sweeping sandy beaches and rugged cliffs are perfect for walking, surfing, or simply getting away from it all. Whether you’re exploring attractive coastal towns, or heading out on coastal paths, Ceredigion is an idyllic Welsh holiday escape.
Things to do in Ceredigion
The bustling seaside town of Aberystwyth is a great place to start. A university town commonly known as ‘Aber’, it has plenty of independent shops, cafés, and second-hand bookshops. Don’t miss the atmospheric castle ruins, and a ride on the iconic Aberystwyth Cliff Railway.
Once the capital of Wales, Machynlleth is steeped in Welsh history. Visit the Owain Glyndŵr Centre and Parliament House to find out more about one of Wales’s most prominent medieval heroes. There are some brilliant independent shops, antiques stores, galleries, cafés, and pubs around town.
The Wales Coast Path hugs the Ceredigion shore, linking towns and villages along the coastline via hidden coves and beaches. You can expect carpets of clifftop wildflowers in springtime and early summer, and keep your eyes peeled for bird and sea life including the famous Cardigan Bay bottlenose dolphin pods.
Head to the delightful seaside town of New Quay (once home and inspiration for Dylan Thomas) for a beautiful sandy beach and brilliant boat trips, or to delightful Aberaeron, to explore its extremely pretty village and harbour.
A few miles inland, the Cambrian Mountains are steeped in Welsh history and heritage. The local hills offer up beautiful quiet trails and some brilliant bridleways for cycling. Plan your routes using The Cambrian Way, make sure you include a stop for refreshments at one of the region’s delightful old pubs.
Off the beaten track ideas:
Visit a spectacular waterfall – the Mynach Falls (Devil’s Bridge Falls) near Aberystwyth have drawn visitors to this part of the world since at least the 18th century. A 45-minute circular trail leads you through an ancient woodland gorge to dramatic 90-metre falls.
Explore the eerie sunken forest at Borth – the coastal town of Borth, around 7 miles north of Aberystwyth, is rich in local legends. A submerged ancient forest which can be seen on the beach at low tide is said to be the remains of a sunken civilization known as ‘Cantre’r Gwaelod’, or the ‘Sunken Hundred’.
Ceredigion is a rural region in west Wales. Its coast looks out across Cardigan Bay, and the largest town is seaside Aberystwyth. The fishing villages of Aberteifi (Cardigan), New Quay, and Aberaeron are also in Ceredigion.
Ceredigion is a place that has plenty to offer foodies. The region is well known for wonderful seafood as well as excellent local produce including beef, pork, honey, breads, and cheeses. There are some great food festivals that take place throughout the year. Look out for the Aberystwyth Street Food Festival, the Aberaeron Beer and Cider Festival, the Cardigan River and Food Festival, and the Lampeter Food Festival.
Try visiting the National Trust Llanerchaeron Estate near Aberaeron. It is a traditional Welsh estate with a villa, servants’ quarters, stables, farm buildings and walled garden, set in a beautiful landscape. There is a small working farm with Welsh Black cattle, Llanwenog sheep, and rare Welsh pigs as well as chickens, geese, and doves. Other good rainy day activities include Butterfly House and the Ceredigion Museum in Aberystwyth, and the Fairbourne Steam Railway near Barmouth.
