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There are a wide range of activities around our Welsh Holiday Cottages

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking in Forest Park

South West Wales is made for biking with wild moorland and mountain rides, undulating rural trails, rocky bridleways, endless forest roads and beautiful green lanes through time-stopped villages.

Word is out about Carmarthenshire’s natural terrain and man-made trails in the Brechfa, Cwm Rhaedadr and Crychan forests.  The county is now firmly on the map as a premier off-road biking destination.

For specialist trails check out www.mountainbikingWales.com

Family Cycling

There are several marked National Cycle Network routes in West Wales which can be found at www.gps-routes.co.uk  Alternatively there are many almost traffic free roads, together with public bridleways surrounding Blaenwenllan.

Woodland trail & valley
Woodland trail & valley

See OS Explorer Map No 185 Newcastle Emlyn/Castell Newdd Emlyn.  Bikes can be stored free of charge in our barn. We are working on local cycle/walking routes and hope to have some tried and tested suggestions available for 2016/17.

Walking

Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire are ‘a walker’s paradise just waiting to be discovered’. If you crave a fresh air experience in a landscape that is varied and diverse, then put on your walking boots and explore this fascinating area  which has become a hiking hot-spot and is fast gaining a reputation for some of the finest walking terrain around.

Brecon Beacons
Walking in Brecon Beacons

Whatever your ability you will find the perfect landscape for your ability including a heady mix of rural and coastal delights, all intertwined with history and tradition. There are more than 30 different walks in Carmarthenshire alone, each unique in character. Whatever path you choose to take you will discover a warm Welsh welcome and somewhere well worth exploring.

Downloadable walking routes can be found at:
www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/active/walking.html
www.discoverceredigion.co.uk/English/what/walking/Pages/
www.visitpembrokeshire.com/activities-adventure/walking

The National Trust offers marked and mapped routes from short 3 miles to longer distance routes.  Find these at www.nationaltrust.org.uk.

Alternatively why not try walking directly from Blaenwenllan Holiday Cottages.  OS Explorer Map 185 Newcastle Emlyn/Castell Newydd Emlyn will allow you to plan routes based on almost traffic free lanes, bridle paths, footpaths and green lanes.

We are working on providing some recommended routes and hope to have these available in 2016/17.

Family Activities

You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do with the family. We suggest you check out www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk  or  www.visitwales.com/holidays-breaks/family

Dinosaur Park Dan yr Ogof Caves
Dinosaur Park Dan yr Ogof Caves

For those wet days Teifi Mania in Cardigan offers an indoor soft play centre. Or try Blue Lagoon which has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, with calming rapids for the adults and crazy waterslides for the kids.

Kids on Ferris wheel Folly Farm
Ferris wheel Folly Farm

The Oakwood Wildlife centre combines education with fun and both Manor House Park and Folly Farm offer great indoor and outdoor play area, plenty of animals and are perfect for all the family.

Dan yr Ogof – www.showcaves.co.uk
Blue Lagoon – www.bluestonewales.com
Oakwood – www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk
Folly Farm – www.folly-farm.co.uk
Manor House Park – www.manorhousewildlifepark.co.uk
Wildlife centre – www.welshwildlife.org

Fishing

Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of fishing experiences from coarse fishing, sea fishing or river fishing

Ceredigion – www.newquay-westwales.co.uk
Carmarthenshire – www.sylenlakes.co.uk
Pembrokeshire – www.ian-heaps.com
Teifi River Guides – www.teifiriverguides.co.uk

Fishing on the Teifi

The Teifi, our local river, is quite big with many deep pools, swift glides, waterfalls and rocky gorges. It is very rich in insect life and so offers a fine variety of fishing for trout, sea trout, salmon and even the occasional grayling.

Sea trout (sewin) run from April until October with the cream of the sewin fishing between late May and the end of August. Based at Llandysul, the Llandysul Angling Association offers day, week and season permits on some 30 miles of the River Teifi. This includes in particular several world-famous salmon and sea trout beats.

Fishing on the Teifi
Fishing on the Teifi at Cenarth

The trout fishing in the upper beats of the Association’s waters is well known and was popularized by the late Oliver Kits, who made TV programmes there in the 1960’s.

Notable catches in recent years include salmon to 23lb (10.5kg) sea trout to 17lb (8 kg) wild brown trout to 5lb(2.4kg) and grayling to 2lg 8oz (1.3kg).

For permits contact Llandysul Angling Association at www.fishing-in-wales.com

Golf

Carmarthen Golf Club
Carmarthen Golf Club

There are plenty of opportunities to get a few holes in. Golf lovers will find Newcastle Emlyn central for all the local courses. You won’t have to go too far for the Cardigan, Saron, Carmarthen, Newport and Aberystwyth courses.

Cardigan –   www.cardigangolf.co.uk
Newport – www.newportlinks.co.uk
Carmarthen – www.carmarthengolfclub.com
Aberystwyth – www.aberystwythgolfclub.com

Sea Voyages

Bottle-nosed Dolphin
Bottle-nosed Dolphin

For those interested in making magical memories there are various dolphin and wildlife spotting boat trips. Fully guided marine tours are available from ABay to Remember.  There are Newquay boat trips, dolphin survey trips and boat chartering.

Cardigan – www.baytoremember.co.uk
Newquay guided trips – www.newquayboattrips.co.uk
Research – www.cbmwc.org
Charter – www.seamor.org

Adventure and extreme sports

Westdale Bay Pembrokeshire
Westdale Bay Pembrokeshire

For those of you who enjoy a challenge whether it be white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, paintballing, coasteering, quad biking, wind surfing, dry slope skiing, quad biking and carting, there is a centre for you!

Multi activities –  www.ceridwencentre.co.uk
Multi activities – www.llain.co.uk
Multi activities –  www.exelement.co.uk/carmarthenshire
Multi activities – www.showmewales.co.uk

Welsh Holiday Cottages - Ceredigion

Oak, Ash and Cherry Cottages, named for the type of wood used to construct their handmade kitchens, were created from the farm’s original 18th century cow byre. Now tastefully converted to a high standard the old cow shed has been transformed into three, two bedroomed, well appointed cottages, suitable for people of all ages.

Cherry Cottage has its own exclusive master spa, housed within a log cabin and situated on a raised cobbled terrace with views of the Preseli Hills. Ash & Oak Cottages have their own private hot tubs situated in a fenced patio garden.

Young people from the age of 12 are welcome here at Blaenwenllan Cottages but due to the garden setting we do not have playground facilities or outdoor spaces for ball games. Step through the front door of any cottage and you will immediately enter a haven of comfort, with squashy sofas and comfortable beds.

From 2025 we are pleased to announce the addition of walks in our own woodland where peace and quiet can be enjoyed whilst walking on the mown paths or sitting on one of the two benches provided for your relaxation. The area is fully fenced and you can safely let your dog explore off the lead whilst you engage in bird watching or just enjoying the ambiance of our lovely woods.

Step through the front door of any cottage and you will immediately enter a haven of comfort, with squashy sofas and comfortable beds./

The kitchens have everything you need to cook anything from a speedy fry-up to a family feast. Each cottage has been designed and equipped to be your holiday home from home. We provide all the necessities at no charge, on request, so you don't have to bring it all with you.

We hope we have thought of everything – so you don’t have to!

Situated in the hamlet of Bryngwenith in Ceredigion with its beautiful Georgian Chapel, guests can enjoy the peace and quiet of rural living whilst staying only a couple of miles away from historic Newcastle Emlyn. Local history tells us that this quaint old town is the place where the last dragon in Wales was slain. It is believed that the dragon will one day return, so children need to keep a good look out when visiting the old Castle! The town has a good selection of shops, pubs, cafes, takeaways and a hotel. It still holds a sheep market every week on a Thursday.

Standing in a beautiful garden setting the three cottages are furnished in a contemporary country-cottage style with with a mix of oak and pine furniture. Each is equipped with an electric ceramic hob cooker, dishwasher, fridge and microwave. For food prep there is a rather nice double width kitchen trolley. If needed more designated freezer space is available in the separate laundry room. Furnished with comfortable sofas and armchairs the living areas invite guests to relax and unwind. There is a TV with freeview and DVD player and feature fireplace. Upstairs there is a double and a twin bedroom with a shower room. Outside, through the French Doors, each cottage has a hot tub in a private patio area with garden furniture. Oak cottage has a conservatory with cane furniture.

Washing bikes or dirty boots is no problem. We have an area for that just outside the barn and a drying area in the laundry room for coats as well. Bikes and bulky equipment can be safely stored in our barn. For the car there is ample parking on site.

We want your stay with us to be as comfortable and stress free as possible. On arrival we provide a Welcome Pack consisting of tea, coffee, bread, jam, some eggs and biscuits. We understand that shopping is not necessarily high on your list of priorities, so why not book a home delivery via Tesco?

All bedding and towels, heating and lighting is included in the price. We hope we have thought of everything to make your stay with us as happy and relaxing as possible.

Local History

Newydd Emlyn Castle

The Region

Tresaith Ceredigion

Activities

Sea Kayaking Near St David's Pembrokeshire

Culture

Pembroke Castles

Where to Eat & Drink

Traditional St David's day dinner
Blaenwenllan Cottages,
Bryngwenith, Henllan, Llandysul,
Ceredigion, SA44 5TY

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