Ynys House, Aberaeron

Dyfed. Sleeps up to 6

Aberaeron Harbour Town within walking distance of coastal holiday homeAberaeron’s South Beach (Green Coast Award 2010) adjoins the harbour – a shingle beach popular for gentle water sports – sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. The town was reputedly designed by Nash in the nineteenth century and has pretty multi-coloured painted houses clustering around its harbour – Quay Parade was recently voted the 5th most picturesque street in Britain. There are award winning restaurants, cafes and ice cream parlours, pubs, craft/gift/book shops and art galleries. Bespoke ShoesA local shoemaker can create hand-made shoes to order just for you – ideal for wearing when walking the Town Trail or through the 15 acres of Allt y Graig woodland. Aberaeron Craft CentreA shopaholics dream. 18 craft work shops on one site. Enjoy daily demonstrations, special events, displays and the restaurant and gardens. Children will love the large scale model train and village. A lovely trip out from this Aberaeron coastal holiday home. CenarthThe picturesque village where salmon leap, riverside walks entice and home to the National Coracle Centre. A great day out for the whole family. Boat Trips New Quay1 and 2 hour trips to see dolphins, porpoise, seals and wonderful coastal scenery. Mackerel fishing trips can also be arranged. The Welsh Harp Centre, LlandysulBrowse amongst the beautiful hand made harps and watch skilled craftsmen at work. Adventure Beyond, LlandysulAdventure activities for the whole family. Choose from coasteering, climbing, abseiling, canoeing, kayaking, gorge walking and more. Highly skilled and experienced instructors will give you all the help you need. Jen Jones Antique Welsh Quilts and Blankets, Llanybydder and LampeterOver 1000 wonderful hand stitched quilts and blankets mostly between 1820 and 1939, some for sale in the Llanybydder shop and the rare and precious ones on display in the Lampeter Town Hall Gallery. Well worth a visit. Llanerchaeron Estate (NT)Walk or cycle along the old railway track to Llanerchaeron - lovely afternoon teas and a fascinating glimpse into life ‘upstairs and downstairs’ in times gone by. Cardigan Bay Marine Heritage Coast near Aberaeron coastal homeCardigan Bay has its pod of resident dolphins and a boat trip, from either Aberaeron or New Quay, to see these and lots of other marine and wild life, is a real treat. There is wonderful coastal walking (dogs welcome) and beautiful Cei Bach Bay with its sheltered sandy beach and bustling New Quay with its 2 beaches are within a short drive. Aberaeron EventsThere are lots of local events to enjoy throughout the year including the Aberaeron Festival of Welsh Ponies and Cobs in early August, the Yacht Club Annual Regatta at the end of July, Carnival at the end of August, a Mackerel Festival in early September and an indoor market every Saturday. Aeron Valley and LampeterDrive inland through the Aeron Valley through rolling, lush green pastureland to Lampeter, a timeless university town with a variety of shops and eating places – do visit Jen Jones’ Gallery with its wonderful collection of vintage Welsh quilts. Cwmrhydneuadd Golf ClubEnjoy a challenging game of golf and good food in this friendly club with three small lakes set in a beautiful wooded valley surrounded by a clear water stream. Booking is not usually necessary. Moriath Glass , Drefach Felindre near Llandysul, CarmarthenshireDo visit Moriath Glass a gallery of sparkling colour and browse the beautiful hand crafted jewellery, decorative dishes and sculptures made from glass. National Woollen Museum, Drefach FelindreThe Welsh National Woollen Museum is located in the former Cambrian Mills. The museum is a special place with a spell binding story to tell. Red Kite Centre, TregaronWatch Red Kites from the bridge on the A485 at 2 pm in winter months. Visit the Red Kite Centre and Museum for more fascinating information on these birds and other local wild life.

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