A walkers paradise – overlooking Teifi Estuary with direct access to the Pembrokeshire Coastal path. Near to St Dogmaels, Moylegrove, Poppit Sands, Mwnt and Northern Pembrokeshire — Cottage to let St Dogmaels Cardigan Bay : Sea views, sleeps 8 people, accepts dogs dog friendly

Check out some hazy, sunny polaroids we’ve taken of Maes y ffynnon & Ffynnon fach recently and contact us if you fancy a break in the cottage or house – there’s still some availability left for the summer-autumn months! Dewch mlaen – hastwch hi! x

Maes y ffynnon

ffynnon fach

maes y ffynnon & ffynnon fach

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The lovely Teifi estuary at St. Dogmaels

Atmospheric: the lovely Teifi estuary at St. Dogmaels

With the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and three pubs quite literally on our doorstep, a wintry break in West Wales never looked so good - and Maes y ffynnon & Ffynnon fach are now offering some cracking low-season prices to help seal the deal too!
 
If you fancy staying at either house (cosy stone cottage for 2 people, Victorian house for 4-6 people or both properties for 8 people), contact lowrielenjones(at)tiscali.co.uk, 07760 178434 or 029 2049 5090 for some fab wintry deals.
 
Hope to see you soon x

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History of the house and area

December 21, 2009

We are currently looking into the early history of the house via the records office. It was a derelict house bought at auction in spring 2008, taking about a year and a bit to renovate. Rumour has it, ‘Pentre Llangwm’ (this small area of St. Dogmaels) used to be a lively quarter for sailors during [...]

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Ffynnon fach interior

December 21, 2009

Ffynnon Fach (cosy stone cottage) – once a derelict shed and annexe next door, now lovingly restored to reflect the main house’s design.
Ground floor: small entrance hall with cupboard (dog bowl and litter bags, bulbs, toilet rolls, hairdryer, First Aid kit etc), coat hooks and shoe rack:
Bathroom with skylight, electric shower, basin, toilet, heated towel [...]

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Maes y ffynnon interior

December 21, 2009

Maes y ffynnon (pink house) – rescued lovingly from dereliction, the interiors are brand-new but sympathetic to Victorian period features.
 
Ground floor:
 

Main bedroom at front has a double bed, freestanding wardrobe with drawers, bedside tables, rugs, a mirror and blackout blinds:
‘Middle’ bedroom at front has a double bed, understairs wardrobe and storage, bedside table/tabletop, a mirror, rugs and blackout blinds:
Back bedroom [...]

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Attractions in St. Dogmaels and area

December 9, 2009

Attractions in local area:
St. Dogmaels:

St. Dogmaels abbey – Benedictine abbey remains, cafe, heritage centre, shop etc www.welshabbey.org.uk
Y Felin – water mill, team room, shop – one of only two working water mills in Wales, SA43 3DY, 01239 613999
Poppit Sands Blue Flag beach, cafe and beginning/end point of Pembrokeshire Coast Path
St. Dogmaels village path network
Art gallery: High [...]

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Beaches around St. Dogmaels and area

December 9, 2009

Beaches (and approx driving distance):

Poppit (couple mins in car/10 min walk – big and sandy,  Blue Flag, porpoise-spotting, fishing, cafe, dogs welcome but ban area from entrance of car park directly north over dunes and beach May 1 – Sept 30)

North of St. Dogmaels:

Mwnt (20 mins in car, National Trust, sheltered, sandy, little white church [...]

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Shopping in St. Dogmaels area

December 9, 2009

Unique shopping activities:
St. Dogmaels: 

St. Dogmaels Gallery, High St 01239 612677, www.saintdogmaelsgallery.com
Blueberry Angoras (nearby), Moylegrove, SA43 3BU, 01239 881668, www.blueberryangoras.co.uk

Cardigan:

Pendre Art, 35 Pendre, SA43 1JS, 01239 615151, www.pendreart.com 
fforest outdoor, 1st Floor Bridge Warehouse, Teifi Wharf, SA43 3AA, www.howies.co.uk
Custom House, 44-45 St Mary’s St, SA43 1HA, www.customhousecardigan.co.uk
Cardigan Indoor Market, The Guildhall, SA43 1PN, www.cardiganmarket.co.uk

Just outside Cardigan:

John & [...]

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Activity companies in St. Dogmaels area

December 8, 2009

Activity companies:

www.adventurebeyond.co.uk (coasteering, sea kayaking, climbing, surfing, hillwalking, gorge walking, canoeing, white water rafting, raft building)
www.cardiganbayactive.co.uk (canoeing, kayaking, coasteering)
www.llain.co.uk  (climbing, abseil, kayak, high ropes, zip wire, archery, assault course)
www.cardiganbaywatersports.org.uk (sail, kayak, windsurf, RYA courses, powerboat)
www.preseliventure.co.uk (coasteering, sea kayaking, surfing, biking)

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Leisure centres in St. Dogmaels area

December 8, 2009

Leisure centre activities:

Cardigan swimming pool www.sports-council-wales.org.uk/13058
Cardigan leisure centre www.ceredigion.gov.uk/indek.cfm?articleid=6887

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