Guests say
Woodpecker Rest is a well-received cottage in Cardigan, praised for its comfort, cleanliness, and welcoming hosts. Guests appreciate the thoughtful welcome packs and the property's suitability for dogs. Its location is ideal for exploring West Wales, with a cosy atmosphere that is particularly inviting during inclement weather.
The majority of guests found the cottage to be spotlessly clean, with only a couple of minor suggestions for improvement regarding the exterior and conservatory. The positive remarks far outweigh the negatives, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The location is consistently praised for being peaceful, close to amenities, and an excellent base for exploring West Wales. Its proximity to beaches, towns, and natural attractions contributes to its high rating.
Guests describe the cottage as comfortable, warm, and cosy, with a charming character. The enclosed garden and the overall ambience of the property contribute to a relaxing stay, although there is a mention of the shower not being entirely suitable for adults.
The cottage is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and provides amenities like OS maps and walking books. However, there are comments about the need for maintenance, such as changing blown glass panes and cleaning the conservatory, which slightly lower the score.
Hosts are commended for their thoughtfulness, providing welcome packs and considering the needs of both guests and their pets. While these gestures are highly appreciated, it is politely noted that such gifts are offered at the hosts' discretion and may not be guaranteed.
About this property
Just a short drive from beaches and coastal resorts, this semi-detached cottage is a great base for a family holiday.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 43" Smart TV, Bluray Player
Kitchen: (1 Step), Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Sun Room.
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV, DVD Player
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV, DVD Player
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Attachment, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack.. Enclosed lawned garden (5 yards away) with patio and garden furniture. BBQ available on request. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced pond in the garden, 15 yards away.. Woodpecker Rest is nestled on the edge of the quaint hamlet of Llechryd surrounded by woodland and set within the owners’ beautiful grounds with a walled garden, well-manicured lawns and an ornamental pond. This semi-detached cottage is aptly named after the family of woodpeckers that frequent the garden. The property offers a modern, contemporary, galley-style kitchen complete with beams, which leads through to the bright and airy open-plan living/dining room. The first floor master bedroom has been lovingly furnished complete with en-suite facilities. On a morning, enjoy a freshly brewed coffee in the spacious sun room or a G&T on an evening to watch the birds.
A short walk away and you can be enjoying some home locally brewed ales from the village pub in Llechryd. Travelling 5 minutes north and you can discover the historic market town of Cardigan with its castle dating back to the late 11th century, with commanding views along the river and out towards the Cardigan Bay. Here you can find an excellent choice of eateries including the Michelin accredited Yr Hen Printworks and the always popular cafe Crwst. Poppit Sands is just around the corner complete with a golden sandy beach, perfect for building sandcastles, kayaking or surfing. A little further along the coastline is Newport Sands and Mwnt Beach, which really are worth the visit and spectacular to visit all year round.
Locally, a visit to Cenarth Falls really is not to be missed and if timed well, you can see the salmon leaping up the falls which really is a fantastic sight. Nearby is the Welsh Wildlife Centre in Cilgerran, which runs along the banks of the River Teifi made famous for coracle fishing. A great day out for all is the walled town of Tenby, complete with beach, cobbled streets and a host of eateries and craft shops. Folly Farm Zoo and Oakwood theme park are all within a 45-minute drive. Beach 4 miles. Shop, garage, pub and chip shop 0.75 miles.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (23)
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Paul Howard
A great welcome. Welcome pack. Comfy beds. Wonderful Wildlife on site. We saw woodpeckers regularly and heard the barn owl most nights.
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Confirmed Guest
Wonderful holiday cottage, very comfortable and well equipped.Hosts were lovely, they were there if you needed anything, but not at all imposing.Weather was dreadful ( well it was January!) so we probably spent more time in the cottage than most, but it was warm and cosy and lovely to spend time in.The Cottage was well thought out, with lovely little touches such as; the lovely welcome pack when we arrived and small touches, like washing up liquid, sponges, hand soap, kitchen roll, some dishwasher tablets and clothes washing pods, small touches that meant you didn’t need to go and buy these things!Kitchen was well equipped with everything you could need.Outside in the sun room there were large dog bowls for water, laundry basket, iron, vacuum cleaner, broom, pegs, kids games, dvd’s etc. The binoculars were great for watching the woodpeckers and variety of birds in the garden.Garden and grounds were lovely.Short drive in to Cardigan for all amenities such as Tesco’s, Boots, independent shops, restaurants and pubs and close enough to drive to Poppit sands for lovely dog walks.As you can tell we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
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Peter Kershaw
Great stay between Christmas and over the New year. Everything you need, the property is connected to the owners house, but after initial greeting and helpful advice about the house and local things to do, we where left to our own devices. Big enclosed garden, it's not directly connected to the property, but is enclosed with a 3 foot fence, which our 2 staffies loved! We just had them on leads to the garden, then let them off for a run, may be an issue if your dog likes to jump or dig, but the owner explained this to us. The conservatory isn't useable when the weather is cold, but I imagine it's perfect in the warmer months. Great location, nice and secluded off a main road, 10 mins drive to Poppit beach, which is great for a long walk with the dogs, 5 minutes drive to Tesco/Aldi/B & M etc. Also, lots of pubs and places to eat in Cardigan itself, which again, is 5 mins drive away. We will definitely be booking to stay again!