Kite Cottage, Newcastle Emlyn

Dyfed. Sleeps up to 6

Newcastle Emlyn and Teifi Valley The landscapes of the Teifi Valley are very attractive and the Teifi is considered to be one of the most beautiful rivers in Wales. A delightful location for a holiday near the Cardigan Coast. The small traditional Welsh market town of Newcastle Emlyn sits on the banks of the River Teifi - the boundary between the counties of Carmarthen and Ceredigion. There is a picturesque ruined 13th century castle, individual shops, an interesting antique centre, lots of places to eat including 'Ludos' French Restaurant and Harrisons Brasserie, a leisure centre with swimming pool and a very good ladies dress shop!Cenarth Falls and Coracle CentreWatch the salmon leap Cenarth Falls on the River Teifi in September - one of natures spectaculars!The River Teifi runs through the heart of the small village of Cenarth where there is the Coracle Centre and Flour Mill to visit as well as a couple of pubs, a small post office and several gift shops to browse. Poppit Sands and Pembrokeshire Coast Path An ever popular stretch of sands backed by sand dunes (SSSI) with its ample parking, traditional beach café and lots of space for all sorts of games - a great holiday favourite for families - the Pembrokeshire Coast Path starts (or ends) here. Aberporth and Ceredigion Coast PathOn the Ceredigion Coastal Path along the Cardigan Coast this small seaside village has 2 beautiful beaches. The south beach is very popular with families for sunbathing and the north beach for launching sailing boats, kayaks and canoes as well as fishing boatsThere is a small seaside cafe, a souvenir shop and a friendly pub for good food and drink. Caws Cenarth CheeseFollow in royal footsteps (Prince Charles really enjoyed his visit) along the Teifi Valley and watch the fascinating process of making this award winning traditional organic Welsh cheese - taste it too!CilgerranThis small Welsh village has a picturesque ruined castle perched high above the River Teifi as it swirls through Cilgerran Gorge on its way to the sea - painted by many artists including Turner - tourists in Victorian times arrived on steam boats from Cardigan. Welsh Wild Life Centre, CilgerranThis is a futuristic award winning Visitor Centre with panoramic views over the Teifi River and a traffic free walking and cycle path running across the Marshes to Cardigan. The Glasshouse CaféA wonderful menu using organic and local foods. There is a gift shop, interactive screens and live camera feeds from the Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve as well as an adventure playground - something for everyone!Teifi Valley RailwayThis narrow-gauge tourist railway is approximately 4 miles to the east of Newcastle Emlyn on the Carmarthen and Ceredigion borders. (Normally open from April 1st until the end of September - plus Halloween and Christmas). CardiganThis charming county town has a high street lined with Georgian shop fronts, an indoor market, a variety of eating places and Theatr Mwldan - a cinema and theatre with a constantly changing programme of events. National Woollen MuseumA real treat of a museum (free admission) - take a tour to explore the mighty woollen industry throughout the centuries - enjoy tea at the café or a picnic in the grounds - always extra activities for children as well as events and exhibitions throughout the year. Museum of ChildhoodTake a trip down memory lane in this fascinating museum of toys, visit the old schoolroom and finish your day with a Welsh tea and a little look in the gift shop!Spacious barn for year round holidays in the Teifi Valley close to Cardigan Bay

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