Guests say
Tawelfan is a beautifully presented cottage in a peaceful rural setting, highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests consistently mention the warm welcome, modern amenities, and thoughtful touches, making it ideal for couples and dog owners seeking a relaxing break. The location offers tranquillity and easy access to local beaches and attractions, with friendly and helpful hosts. While a few guests note the rural setting requires some driving, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many returning for repeat visits.
Cleanliness is repeatedly highlighted, with guests describing the cottage as spotless, immaculate, and very well maintained throughout their stay.
The rural location is praised for its peace, quiet, and beautiful surroundings, with easy access to beaches and local towns. A few guests mention it is a little out of the way, but most appreciate the tranquillity.
Guests consistently mention the cottage is warm, cosy, and comfortable, with quality beds, excellent underfloor heating, and a relaxing atmosphere. Accessibility features are also appreciated.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, modern, and maintained to a high standard, with features such as a wet room, secure garden, and thoughtful upgrades. Only minor suggestions for improvement are mentioned.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, fresh flowers, and treats for pets. While these gestures are frequently noted, it should be politely stated that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This holiday property is all on one level, and is situated in a lovely location, on the owners’ smallholding.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 40" Freeview Smart TV, Patio Doors Leading To Terrace
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Wet Room: Shower, Toilet.
Biomass underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot available on request. Shared external utility room with washing machine. . Enclosed courtyard with patio and garden furniture. 2 dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead (smallholding). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. Wheelchair access. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a borehole and there is a fenced pond on the owners’ land, 80 yards away.. Tawelfan meaning ‘quiet place’ is a one bedroomed cottage and one of a pair of delightful holiday homes situated within the owners’ 2-acre smallholding just outside the small village of Cilcennin and close to the sight of an Iron Age fort in a neighbouring field. The cottage, a renovated cow shed with exposed stonework, has been built by the owners and it offers very attractive accommodation with a sleek, glossy kitchen and a high quality wet room. Flowing nicely and all on one level, it offers easy access for guests. Featuring open plan living space, it opens out onto its own enclosed courtyard terrace, perfect for relaxing comfortably and keeping an eye on the children or your dogs. There are sheep in the surrounding fields and chickens in the smallholding so the owners request that dogs be kept on a lead outside of the property and that children are supervised. Public footpaths in the immediate vicinity give access to delightful walks ranging from 1 to 10 miles, so put on your sturdy shoes and enjoy the peaceful countryside that surrounds you.
A short 15-minute drive will bring you to the lovely Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron with its colourful houses and an array of independent shops, lots of cafés, restaurants and pubs. Enjoy the renowned local honey ice cream whilst you watch the boats bobbing in the harbour. Further down the coast you will find the seaside town of New Quay where the houses cling to the rocks and the long harbour wall is the perfect place to enjoy fish and chips whilst you try to spot the bottlenose dolphins which are regular visitors to Cardigan Bay. Boat trips are available in season and offer a spectacular view of the coastline.
Visit the beautifully maintained Georgian country estate, Llanerchaeron, just 2½ miles south east of Aberaeron, or you can walk from the town along a wide level pedestrian pathway, ideal for cyclists, pushchairs or wheelchairs. The estate offers a fascinating insight into the life of the Welsh gentry and their staff 200 years ago. Run by the National Trust, there are often events on and there’s a well-stocked farm shop and café.
Less than 30 minutes towards the Cambrian Mountains will bring you to the historic market town of Tregaron, which has many summer events. Just outside the town you can discover the Cors Caron nature reserve covering 2,000 acres.
Ceredigion is distinctive Welsh region with a thriving cultural identity and is perfect for a weekend break or a longer stay with award winning beaches, sandy coves, sea cliffs, caves and wonderful wildlife, spectacular sunsets and starry dark skies. Come and explore and make Hafan Dawel Cottages your base for a perfect holiday.
Tawelfan can be booked together with Roath (UK6152) to accommodate up to 6 guests.
Free WiFi
Property is located within a small holding environment; extra care should be taken, especially if you have young children in your party.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (40)
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Andrew Harris
The cottage is beautiful and loved hearing the sheep and even cows! It is a little out the way. But wonderful to have some time away from the everyday life. Hosts are nearby and always willing to help if needed.
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David Roberts
This is our 5th visit to Tawelfan have enjoyed each visit as much as the first. We have been at all different times of the year, as there's plenty to do each time.our two westies enjoy the garden and running around on popit sands in St Dogmaels which allows dogs on certain parts of the beach all the year long.
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Confirmed Guest
This cottage is ideal for those wanting a retreat type holiday. There is quite a lot of driving obviously to get to surroundings areas. The cottage itself offered every comfort, a vase of flowers on the table a lovely touch. There were also extra doggy treats & a tray with Welsh cakes etc. The garden was very secure for our dog with a lovely patio for sitting out. Jane & Steve the owners were very welcoming but gave us privacy too. I would recommend this place for a quiet restful holiday. I would suggest that guests took extra towels as, particularly in hot weather more than one bath towel each is needed.