About this property
Llanarth 1.3 miles; New Quay 4 miles; Aberaeron 4.5 miles. Collen is a lovely shepherd's hut in the tranquil countryside of Oakford near Llanarth, close to the countryside and coast of Ceredigion. Ideal for couples, this quaint hideaway accepts two well-behaved pets and provides a peaceful haven amidst the splendour of surrounding province. The open-plan living space that greets you has been carefully designed to maximise ease and relaxation. You can prepare your meals in the kitchen and then enjoy them at the dining table as you make plans for the day's activities. From here, you can curl up in front of the TV while the wood-burning stove keeps you toasty. When it's time to wind down, the king-size bed invites you to doze off with a design that blends in with the surrounding countryside. The adjoining shower room provides an elegant and modern area to freshen up every morning. Head outside to the enclosed gravel area where you can enjoy your evenings roasting marshmallows over the fire pit/barbecue while exchanging stories. In addition to the lawned area adding a touch of greenery to this quaint retreat, the outdoor furniture makes the ideal spot for alfresco dining or morning coffees. Explore nearby Aberaeron, a gorgeous 19th century harbourside town with its famous multi-coloured Georgian houses all lining along the seafront. If you continue along the coast to bustling New Quay, you can tuck into local cuisine at a range of independent cafes and eateries and hop on board a boat trip out to see the resident bottle nosed dolphins in the Bay, before enjoying a calming amble along New Quay Harbour. A drive further north will take you to Aberystwyth, with its picture perfect Victorian promenade and magical views of Cardigan Bay from atop Constitution Hill. Collen is a wonderful retreat amid the colorful landscape of Ceredigion's picture-perfect countryside. Note: This property can be booked with refs. 1023892 and 1155156, sleeping up to 6 guests.
The popular Welsh village of Llanarth is situated close to the Cardigan Bay coast, offering a welcoming pub and a shop, which although small, is very well stocked, and a farm shop/butcher selling local produce. Llanarth is located on the main A487 coast road, which opens up numerable options and places to visit. Just a short drive away are various beaches, fishing lakes and the regency harbour town of Aberaeron, along with wonderful walks and cycle routes that are easily accessible. The popular beachside harbour town of New Quay is just 3 miles away, where you will find a traditional seaside feel and perhaps the chance to buy the day's catch. Lovely shops, tea rooms, ice cream parlours, fish and chip shops, dolphin watching and boat rides can all be enjoyed in New Quay. With the picturesque Cardigan coastline and the inland beauty of the Cambrian Mountains and Preselli Hills, this is a perfect location for any type of holiday you’re looking for.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Studio-style layout with one king-size bed and open-plan living space with kitchen and living/dining area with woodburning stove.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
Gas and electric central heating and woodburning stove.
Air fryer, fridge with small ice box, kettle, toaster, caffetiere.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Enclosed gravel area with fire pit/barbecue, furniture, and lawn.
Off-road parking for 1 car with a short walk over to the property.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.4 miles, pub 1.6 miles, beach 2.9 miles.
Note: Steps up to property, please take care.
Note: >30mbps via Starlink.
Note: Dogs not to be left unattended – a stable kennel can be made available on-site if required.
Note: This property does not have a charge point for electric vehicles and charging from within the property is prohibited.
Note: The property is set on a smallholding and has neighbouring farms, there may be occasional associated noise in adjoining fields
Reviews (3)
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Rachel
The hut is superbly kitted out with everything you need and so tastefully styled and very thoughtfully designed. Everything is of a very high standard and quality. Very comfortable bed, excellent shower and lovely kitchenette. The huts each have their own beautiful garden with fabulous seating and fire pit and are fully enclosed to keep dogs safe. There is a very well designed shared garden/wildflower area and the huts are far enough apart to give you ample privacy to enjoy your own space. The woodland surroundings are just lovely with a short walk well marked out. The owners were lovely too, very welcoming and friendly and they kindly left for us some delicious local sourdough bread, bara brith and Welsh cakes, fresh eggs from their hens and teas and coffee and condiments. What an absolute treat and to top it all we had fabulous weather! We would definitely love to return and canât rate it highly enough.
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Sally
The location is awesome: itâs quiet and peaceful which is exactly what we wanted. Itâs also very private as there are only three huts in the vicinity so there arenât many people wandering around. The three huts are also very spaced apart to ensure there is a lot of privacy and we were not overlooked by anyone. The decor is very modern and colourful. The bathroom very clean and functional - amazingly powerful shower. The kitchen is very well equipped and has everything you could need for a few days away. We thought it was such a lovely gesture by the hosts Chris and Fern to leave us local goodies. In fact, we loved them so much we went to the shop twice to buy more brownies! The bed was very comfortable and spacious - it was a king sized bed which is fabulous as Iâm a light sleeper. We also appreciated that we were provided with wood, charcoal and BBQ tools if we wanted to use the fire pit or have a cook-out. Our dog Tess, who is a Border Collie, also enjoyed herself - the enclosed garden was perfect for us. There were deckchairs available with cushions and a parasol so we were able to soak up the sun one day. We highly recommend this place and will absolutely visit again. Iâve already told family and friends who are more local to Wales that they should come and stay here. Thanks again to our lovely hosts. See you again soon!
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Rebecca
Friendly owners. Tranquil and good level of privacy. Would 100% recommended! Private woodland walk on your doorstep and many beaches within a short drive away.