Cribyn, located near Lampeter in Dyfed, Wales, offers a comfortable 2-bedroom, 2-storey cottage that comfortably accommodates up to three guests. This pet-friendly retreat features a shared indoor heated swimming pool, beautiful grounds that include gardens, woodland, and a river, making it an ideal setting for picnics. The ground floor comprises an open-plan living space adorned with traditional beams, a living area equipped with Freeview TV, and a kitchen area that includes essential appliances such as an electric cooker, microwave, fridge, and washing machine. The first floor features two bedrooms: one with a double bed and the other with a single bed that can be configured as a bunk bed or include a roll-out bed suitable for children. The bathroom is equipped with a bath and toilet, although it does not feature a shower.
The cottage provides various amenities to enhance the guest experience, including Economy 7 heating, hot water, and electricity, with costs for daytime electricity based on meter readings. Bed linen and towels are included, and families can request additional items such as a cot, highchair, and stairgate. Guests also have access to a shared stable with an additional freezer and a coin-operated tumble dryer. On-site recreational activities include a games room featuring a coin-operated pool table and table tennis, along with a children's play area. The expansive 8-acre grounds offer a patio with garden furniture and a barbecue area for communal use.
Guests can enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool, which measures 11m x 5.5m and has varying depths from 1m to 2m, although availability may be limited during the low season from November to March. The property also includes a shared bike store and ample parking. It is essential to note that the grounds contain an unfenced river and a covered pond, which require supervision for safety. This collection of holiday cottages, six out of a group of nine, is designed to cater to diverse needs, including adaptations for disabled guests, ensuring comfort for all visitors.
Surrounded by stunning unspoilt countryside, the cottages provide easy access to the rugged Cardigan Bay coast, just a 15-20 minute drive away, where guests can explore breathtaking scenery, cliff-top walks, sandy beaches, and quaint fishing villages. The Cambrian Mountains, known for their vast forests, moors, and lakes, offer additional outdoor activities. Local attractions include fishing, golf, horse riding, and various activity centres, alongside historical sites such as country houses, ancient monuments, castles, mines, steam railways, and museums. The historic university town of Lampeter, with its array of restaurants, pubs, shops, and supermarkets, is conveniently located just 10 minutes away, while a shop/post office/garage and a pub/restaurant are within a 3-mile radius.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!