Guests say
Teifi House is a well-liked cottage praised for its peaceful location, proximity to the river, and spaciousness. Guests appreciate the scenic views, local walks, and the cottage's charm. While some guests encountered maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns, others found it to be a comfortable and welcoming base for exploring South Wales.
Cleanliness received mixed reviews. Some guests reported the property as clean and tidy, while others noted issues with cleanliness, including unclean kitchen utensils and general untidiness. The presence of cobwebs and rubbish bags were also mentioned, suggesting room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful river views, and proximity to local amenities and nature walks. Guests enjoyed the peaceful setting and found it central for visiting beaches and attractions.
Comfort had positive feedback with guests finding the house cosy and beds comfortable. However, some guests suggested improvements such as updating the sofas and providing more comfortable garden seating.
Facilities were generally appreciated, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and the inclusion of a log burner. However, there were several comments about maintenance issues such as broken kitchen drawers, problematic appliances, and the need for sharper knives, which affected the score.
There is insufficient information to score thoughtfulness accurately. While some guests mentioned a lack of welcome packs, which are not guaranteed, there were no consistent references to thoughtful gestures or gifts that could contribute to a score in this category.
About this property
This comfortable, semi-detached cottage is perched on the hillside of the Teifi Valley, in the popular village of Cilgerran near the market town of Cardigan. The cottage is a perfect base for families or friends looking for a little peace in the tranquil river valley, just a short walk from local pubs and days out. Set over two floors, there are three comfortable bedrooms, one with an en-suite, and a family bathroom. There is a well-equipped, light and airy kitchen with a breakfast area, ideal for a hearty meal before your days out. One step down takes you into the sitting room where you can enjoy your evening meal in the dining area, or cosy up in front of the woodburner with a good film. Outside, you can sit in the front patio and enjoy the views over the tree tops across the valley. Explore the National Trust’s Cilgerran Castle, virtually on your doorstep, or enjoy the Wildlife Trust's Teifi Nature Reserve with fabulous nature walks and popular café. The River Teifi runs through the valley, which provides fabulous walking opportunities and is renowned for its excellent fishing. The beautiful Cenarth Falls are a short drive away, and you may be lucky enough to see the seasonal salmon leaping. You are ideally placed to explore the wonderful coastline of Cardigan Bay with various sandy beaches just 7 miles away, such as Poppit Sands, Moylegrove or perhaps travel a little further to the peaceful National Trust Beach of Penbryn. The area offers numerous outdoor activities, the Pembrokeshire National Park opens up just 4 miles away and locally you can go on a boat trip to enjoy the local dolphin and wildlife spotting opportunities. Slightly further afield to the south, why not visit the quaint village of Narberth and enjoy some boutique style shopping? To the north you will find the popular seaside beach resort of New Quay, famous for resident dolphins, and the harbour town of Aberaeron, with its multicoloured houses lining the harbour. With days out virtually on the doorstep, this cottage is ideal for families and friends looking to walk the fantastic local countryside or enjoy the nearby sandy beaches and coastal paths, or perhaps just sit and spend a lazy day by the river.
Cilgerran is a delightful village with three pubs and a village store near to the popular market town of Cardigan. Situated above the Teifi Gorge, there are walks down to the river and the two castles; the National Trusts Cilgerran Castle and the romantic ruins of the 13th century castle. Within walking distance are The Welsh Wildlife Centre and Teifi March Nature Reserve, providing fabulous trails along the stunning River Teifi and the chance to explore a rich variety of habitats and enjoy relaxing by the river. Nearby is the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Preselli Hills and the stunning coastline of Cardigan Bay.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x adult bunks.
Bathroom with bath, bidet, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Sitting room with dining area and woodburner.
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Gas range oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed front patio with furniture and steep side garden.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop, pubs, restaurant and cash machine 5 mins walk uphill.
Note: Side garden is steep and accessed via a private path, care to be taken.
Reviews (59)
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Emma
The house was everything we needed and more. Spacious and cosy. Everything we needed in the kitchen was there. Fabulous to have a dishwasher and washing machine. Beds were comfy and bedrooms decorated tastefully. Instructions for everything were clear. The location was fab for walking, beaches for our dogs and the pub Mason's Arms was great. Excellent property. Brilliant holiday, Thankyou so much x
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Mahala
We had nothing but bird song during our stay and although the public carpark at the bottom can get busy with people doing various water sports you really arenât disturbed by any noise at all. Itâs a lovely place actually to take a picnic down to and sit by the river and a short walk up to the castle. The cottage upon arrival was very clean and tidy and was exactly as described. Yes it could possibly do with updating decor wise upstairs but it didnât let us down in anyway and we were perfectly comfortable. 2 dining tables to chose from, comfy living room, nice beds, clean linen and plenty of room for the 5 of us. There was everything we could have possibly needed provided in the cottage and even towels left out for us which was amazing. Plenty of room on the drive for our vehicles and a lovely stone bench and table out the front to have a coffee on. The only possible negative we had was it took forever to cook anything in the oven! It just didnât seem to get going quickly and then took ages to cook the food. However, that may be because weâre used to quicker appliances so we just started cooking a lot earlier than we usually would and allowed a lot longer for the oven to get up to temperature. The big plus in the area is the local little shop at the top of the hill which stocked everything you could possibly need and was very eco friendly. Very friendly staff too. We enjoyed the area, the cottage and our weeks stay very much and we would definitely book again.
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Lesley
Slow cooker was great, 2 outside sitting areas overlooking the river. comfortable beds and furniture. Wifi sketchy but fine if you reset. Thoroughly recommend