Smolts Brook, Aberystwyth

Dyfed. Sleeps up to 5

Llanbadarn Fawr – on the outskirts of AberystwythSmolts Brook is located in the pretty village of Llanbadarn Fawr –its a great base for walking and cycling. There are wonderful scenic walks, cycle rides and drives right from your doorstep. The countryside around Aberystwyth is green and lush and ideal for walking and cycling. Explore the stunning Ceredigion section of the Wales Coast Path, or head inland for countryside, hillside and river walks.Y Ffarmers Set in the pretty village of Llanfihangel y Creuddyn, this friendly pub has a great reputation for its warm welcome and good food. The menu is features a wonderful selection of local and seasonal produce – it’s a great place to pop in for a drink or to enjoy a meal and is just a 10 minute drive from Smolts Brook. Aberystwyth – vibrant university town 5 minute drive away Sweeping around the curving shore of Cardigan Bay, the historic market town is nestled between three hills and two beaches, and hosts some castle ruins, a pier and a harbour. Aberystwyth offers an abundance of lovely cafe's, coffee houses and restaurants, catering for all tastes, from locally sourced specialist menus to the more exotic and adventurous palates. The "Medina" cafe comes highly recommended. Take a stroll along the promenade and you may just spot a dolphin before exploring the many and varied clothing and retail shops. Ride up to the top of Constitution Hill on the scenic unique funicular cliff railway. For those with an interest in culture, explore the castle ruins on a guided walking tour of the town. From 'Real Ale' pubs to party venues, Aberystwyth has something for everybody. Family Fun near Smolts BrookThe whole family can make wonderful creations at Blue Island Ceramics, witness the Magic of Life Butterfly House, go pony trekking with the Rheidol Riding Centre, wonder at the Silver Mountain Experience, explore Bwlch yr Arian Forest, ride on the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway and explore the Ynyslas National Nature Reserve . Cardigan Bay Beaches – Clarach Bay, Borth, YnyslasClarach Bay is the next bay north from Aberystwyth, just the other side of Constitution Hill. You can enjoy a very pleasant cliff-edge walk from Aberystwyth to Clarach Bay. Starting at the end of the Promenade, make your way to the top of Constitution Hill, then simply follow the well-worn path along the hillside. Borth has a long sand and shingle beach - popular with families and surfers all year round. Ynyslas with views inland and across the estuary to Aberdyfi is a great spot for walking or relaxing with waymarked boardwalks, trails through the dunes and a Visitor Centre open from Easter till September - lots of information about the plants and wildlife of the area. HinterlandFans of the BBC drama series "Hinterland" will revel in exploring the filming locations. The gripping Nordic-noir TV detective drama series is set in Aberystwyth against the backdrop of the Cambrian Mountains and has been immensely popular with TV audiences. Twm’s Treks offers a choice of 8 guided walks based on this compelling TV series, taking you from the stunning coastline of Ceredigion up to the rural Cambrian Mountains visiting various filming locations, you will certainly be wowed as well as entertained along the way!Devils Bridge – 15 minutes drive awayDevils Bridge is famous for its waterfalls and three stacked bridges. In Welsh, it is known as Pontarfynach - 'The bridge over the Mynach river'. According to legend, the lowest bridge was built by the Devil himself to let a local woman rescue her cow which had somehow got to the other side of the gorge. Expecting the woman to walk across to get it, his one condition was that he received the soul of the first living creature to cross the bridge. However, he was tricked by the lady who got her pet dog to run across first - thus leaving the Devil with a soul of a dog!Devil's Bridge is also the terminus of the Vale of Rheiddol steam Railway which carries visitors through the Rheidol Valley from Aberystwyth. Cambrian Coast Railway The Cambrian Coast Railway consists of two branches from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli. Hugging the coastline, the line offers spectacular views and interesting places to see, making it a cheap but interesting day out. Hop aboard to visit towns and villages all the way up the Gwynedd coast, explore the area's many steam railways, or just tour up and down enjoying the scenery. Dolphin Spotting Boat TripsThe elegant harbour town of Aberaeron is a scenic 30 minute drive away where guests can enjoy thrilling Seamor Wild Dolphin Tours around Cardigan Bay. For further information phone 07795 242445. Bwlch Nant Yr Arian Kite Feeding and Visitor CentreThis is a very large woodland site with a whole host of activities including walks, cycle trails and red kite feeding with a shop and information centre. Hafod EstateThe Hafod Estate was an essential destination for the early tourist in Wales. Visitors can follow various different way marked walks, including the Gentleman's Walk, The Bridge Walk, The Bedford Monument Walk or The Ystwyth Gorge Walk. A fabulous place to explore all year round. Strata Florida (Vale of Flowers)An on-site Visitor Centre hosts a small exhibition on Strata Florida's history. It can also supply details of three heritage trails exploring nearby woodland, the Abbey's former horse farm and Tregaron Bog. Located in a tranquil and picturesque valley, Strata Florida Abbey is one of Wales' most significant ancient sites.

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