Cariad Cottage

Having read some of the reviews we were not expecting much, yet at the price we paid for Half Term week for 4 adults, 4 children under 11, a baby and a cockapoo, we think it represented excellent value for money.

In response to previous reviews:- The hot tub isnt under cover (you're wet anyway) but more importantly there were covers on the filters and we used it with the kids without incident. The decking was clean however could do with non slip matting for icy mornings. The games room is not heated and partially flooded in heavy rain (but that added to the kids enjoyment) and there was no evidence of bird poo anywhere. Bring your own set of darts if you're a player. The cottage was toasty warm so we only used the log burner on our first night (fire lighters and logs provided but no kindling or lighter/matches so used our own. I'm sure the owners would have dropped some round of we'd asked). The washing machine and tumble drier work. Sleeping arrangements worked for us although we used one of our mattresses from our campervan on the single futon because our grandson complained that it was uncomfortable. There was only one key however as we were doing everything together it wasn't an issue for us. We visited Llanerchaeron (in a deluge - even the pigs were indoors), did a treasure trail, saw dolphins and ate chips outdoors in New Quay (in wintry sunshine), and went on the Vale of Rheidiol railway from Aberystwyth in strong winds and freezing temps. We had access to the tree house and the grounds around the ponds and would've used more if the weather had been better.... The intermittent WiFi meant the kids had to play with us and each other instead. There's a piano! Shannon's review January 2025 is spot on. Knowing that it wasn't perfect meant we were at ease with the kids. We did an online shop for delivery on the first night and included cleaning/laundry products, toilet rolls, kitchen towel etc so had everything we needed. Bring wellies, waterproofs, colouring books, board games (we brought an escape room game and Outsmarted), and a sense of humour, for the weather, the mud and the shower in the wet room. Would we return? Everyone agreed, absolutely!

Not only was this cottage grubby and freezing cold, but it lacked health and safety practices.

The day we returned home (4th Jan), I lodged a complaint with Sykes about my son receiving an injury in the hot tub. Whilst in the hot tub (and with a supervising adult in the hot tub and one standing on the decking), my son sustained a really bad injury when he was sucked into the filter system, mistaking the area for a seat. He was screaming as it hurt him so much and was left very distressed. There was no cover on the filter, no sign to warn against it, and no instruction in the cottage handbook. We have stayed at many cottages with hot tubs, and never has this happened before. To add to this, as the supervising adult on the decking tried to pull him out of the filter, they stepped in dog dirt. We do not have a dog, so this had been left from a previous stay. The adult who stood in it was in brand new trainers (received for Xmas). We were most upset by the incident and the lack of health and safety. We had a very distressed little 6‑year‑old, who now never wants to get into another hot tub again. Stay away from this cottage.

Well where do I start… we have just returned home for a 3 night stay at the Cariad Cottage.

There was 6 of us and our old man

We loved Cariad Cottage and would definitely book again , we were 6 adults and four children and we all enjoyed family time with lots of space , the hot tub games room and wifi .

There was an information booklet for the area that had a lot of useful Imformation for going out and about . On arrival the owners had left us welsh cakes and sweets which was much appreciated and a lovely welcome

The heating didn’t work, so we used a couple of heaters that they left had them on to warm your place up the bathroom was a disaster flooded all the time when you had a shower the hot tub wasn’t emptied when we got there it was dirty leaves and that inside too much chlorine in the water which made your eyes sting when somebody got in it it could do with a lot of tender loving care to bring it up to a standard that it should be a lot of money for three nights .

I am a paraplegic and the facilities at the cottage were amazing,the wet room was great,they even supplied a shower chair.

We will definitely return again next year if we're able to.

The carpets needed a good hoover and shampoo they were very dirty, also the shower was blocked and reported Saturday early morning and we had to buy drain cleaner and unblock ourselves on Monday as it had not been fixed.

The owner did buy us a drink in his pub for our inconvenience although the taxis too and from his pub cost us £60, but a great pub (Feathers Hotel) overall a good base.

Had a lovely family holiday, 3 generations.

We had several issues with the cottage, which the owners rectified some of them, in fact they couldn’t do enough to make our stay welcoming. They were unaware of the issues, if people don’t let the owners know of the problems how can they rectify them. Really good owners.

We had a lovely stay.

The complimentary treats were a very nice welcome. When we asked for help with the log burner, we didn't wait long and soon enjoyed an open fire. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of space. The children enjoyed having their own TV in their room. They also liked the tree house and play area. Our daughter enjoyed her first time in a hot tub. We didn't use it after reading that it might be unsafe for diabetic people. It looked very inviting. The dishwasher was great and gave me a holiday from some usual chores. It was useful to have a washing machine too but the dryer doesn't work. There was a clothes horse to use but it took a long time to dry and I ended up finishing the drying at home. The shower in the wet room was very difficult to control and would go scalding hot with no warning. Turn the dial slightly for cooler water and it would be ice cold. The water escapes past the barrier on to the bathroom floor after a few minutes of use. We didn't use the dining table in the living room because one chair was broken and others felt too wobbly. It would be useful to have two sets of keys when a larger group book the property. The property was cleaned to a basic standard. There were no concerns about hygiene but a detailed clean when out of season might be worth considering. Overall it's a great property in a beautiful, peaceful area. The cottage felt homely and welcoming.

The property was fairly clean but there were foot long cobwebs in most of the rooms so obviously not cleaned fully.

There was more than enough space for our 11 strong party but sadly the cooking facilities are woefully inadequate. Quiet setting, plenty of space for kids and dogs to enjoy.

We stayed here to celebrate my parent’s 30th anniversary, it was the first time all 10 of us had stayed together.

There was plenty of room, enough seats and didn’t feel like we were on top of each other. It wasn’t perfect, there was a few marks, stains on the bed, rip in sofa, cobwebs etc but this didn’t bother us, it actually put us at ease as we had kids. There were plenty of places to visit if you have a car. The kitchen was well equipped, it has a slow cooker and air fryer which was very handy. We brought a lot of essentials like Tea, cooking oil, cleaning stuff etc but there was stuff there ready for us to use. The only thing I would say is it could do with better frying pans, considering it hosts 11 people the two were very small and not in the best condition to use. The twin room was also quite small and probably suited better for young children as the ceiling is at a slope so easy to hit your head when in bed. Overall we had a lovely time.

Really lovely cottage, perfect for friends and well behaved dogs!

Can see it’s quite well adapted for people who need it. The games “room” barn was a little run down IE no tips on the cues, and other things were ruined with the rain coming in quite bad. Fully equipped for cooking and plenty of room for multiple people. :) Would’ve been nice for the hot tub canopy to have a cover on it as the rain was really bad the entire stay.

We went to Cariad Cottage to celebrate my 40th bday as a break away from the kids.

The house is well furnished and comfortable. The hot tub is great fun and the bed rooms are lovely. We had plenty of space and came home very happy. The chickens and dogs were very friendly (not in an overwhelming way.) and made us feel just as welcome as the owners. The welcome booklet was filled with all the info we needed plus lots of practical information about the local areas which really helped us. We would be very happy to stay there again.

Positive- The house and grounds are accessible for wheelchair users, the beds were comfortable, it’s close to the seaside and the staff were friendly.

Negatives- The games room was a barn where birds could enter and there was bird droppings all over the pool table and other games tables. The hot tub was not accessible for a wheelchair user and the steps did not have a handrail making it challenging for users with poor balance and mobility. Worst of all the property run out of gas on Tuesday morning and was not refilled until Thursday morning, meaning 2 full days without heating, hot water and gas hob/oven was unusable, we were told this was not the owner’s fault and were given a meal from the pub as compensation which in our opinion does not equate to 2 days without basic facilities.

Cobwebs and spiders in the corner of ceilings.

Ripped settee and pouffee. Arrived and broken washing machine, not replaced until mid holiday. Z bed frame full of dust. Backdoor lock broken in fairness when we reported it they did offer to come over but we had had enough at this point.. Tumble dryer didn’t work. Shed for rubbish was not maintained annd there was half opened bags of rubbish everywhere .Apart from that it was fine.

Lovely holiday, very well equipped and spacious.

Facilities brilliant, 2 families stayed together with ages from 5 to 48 and everyone had a fantastic holiday

Lovely week away with the family, very quiet the dogs on-site are very friendly, well behaved and liked to show us around they even liked helping with the fishing, hosts were lovely to talk to and we enjoyed our stay we are definitely thinking about booking again

A brilliant space for wheelchair users, dogs and all of us, wouldn’t change a thing.

Thank you for having us.

We had a very enjoyable stay at Cariad Cottage, hosts very friendly and welcoming without being intrusive.

The cottage had everything you needed for a comfortable stay the hot tub and games room were a bonus . Beds lovely and comfortable and plenty of towels available. There were also lots of nice morning and evenings walks for the dogs. We enjoyed visiting New Quay, Aberaeron, Cardigan, Tresaith beach (a lovely beach), Castell Henilys (An Iron Age Village a worthwhile visit ). The Moody Cow farm shop and cafe well worth a visit. Happy to recommend this cottage if you want to explore this part of Wales.

The cottage comfortably housed our group of 5 adults and 2 dogs for the week.

We had a lovely stay, only improved by the wonderful weather! Inside, everything you could possibly need has been included but the outside area is where this property really shines. The hot tub and bbq were utilised almost daily, and the lawns are a great place for a walk - if you're lucky, the chickens will come over to see you. We can't wait to return next year!

Excellent place for families.

Games room is a bit draughty.. Nice people . Great hot tub..

We had a great week in this cottage, in spite of storm Katherine trying to make our week a misery!

The hot tub was enjoyed by all (would have used more if it had a canopy to keep the rain off while in it given the weather we had during our stay). The games barn was good to have attached to the house. Bring your own darts as there weren't any during our stay. The beds were comfy and they provided plenty of towels for hot tub use. Having a tumble dryer was also a bonus. WiFi was sketchy, which was a bit of a problem for the kids. And although there's a smart TV, we couldn't use it because the WiFi wasn't strong enough. Overall it was a good stay and we all enjoyed ourselves..

Ten of us and two pooches enjoyed our stay at Cariad Cottage.

The location is convenient for some lovely seaside visits and the setting allowed us a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. The cottage itself has all the amenities you need, including laundry area with washing machine and tumble dryer which is great for muddy clothes, swim suits and towels. The kitchen was well equipped so it felt like a home from home. Though the hot tub and games room were great additions, both need some maintenance. The pergola surrounding the hot tub could do with a paint and some additional lighting (the intermittent flashing fairy lights were slightly jarring at night) and us adults couldn't play pool and darts as intended because there was only one dart and no white ball for the table. The kids in the party made do anyway but it was a shame for us not to fully make use of that space. We were concerned that the hot tub wasn't maintained over our stay - the water line was a bit grubby after a couple of uses (owing to there being ten of us) so we didn't use it on our last full day. General cleanliness was fine but there were some dusty, cobwebby corners and one of the upstairs bathroom bins was full on arrival, as well as some dirty plates in the cupboard (presumably put straight away from the dishwasher without being checked over). Other maintenance issues include a loose tap on the upstairs bathroom sink and the downstairs en suite wet room could do with more effective waterproofing to prevent the water spilling out onto the bedroom floor. We were slightly disappointed that we didn't feel as welcomed as some of the reviews suggested we would. We only happened to bump into the owner when we were asked to move our car from the side of the house to allow their vehicles access. Our kids were also asked to take the owners' dogs back down the lane to their home; we were confused by this as we understood that they would be roaming about. The kids then worried about interacting with them when they did see them which made us feel like a bit of a nuisance. We would recommend a stay at Cariad Cottage based on the beautiful location and the ability to stay with a large group, but some aspects did leave us slightly underwhelmed particularly after reading previous reviews.

Perfect mini- break for family 70th birthday celebrations.

Everything we could have hoped for and reasonably priced too! Lovely cottage in scenic location. Super well equipped cottage everything you could possibly need. We loved the hot- tub and games room. Cooper (our dog) also loved his first holiday and trip to the beach (New Quay), safe enclosed yard bonus too. Would highly recommend. We did not have any disabled guests but the property has really thought through downstairs bedroom and fully equipped disabled washroom (have already recommend to some friends whose parents have mobility needs). Great hosts too- will definitely be back!

We had such a good time in the cottage.

The hot tub was brilliant and there was loads of space for everyone. Everything was very clean and it was perfect for a family holiday.

More than enough room and facilities to make the stay very comfortable, made better by the hot tub and log burner.

The owners live on site and are very helpful if there are any concerns during your stay. Beautiful nearby beaches and towns to visit.

Great wheelchair access with plenty of room to move around, felt spacious even though ten of us were staying.

Great location, close to sea and mountains and the owners were friendly and helpful.

Beautiful property the pictures don’t do the place justice.

Got lost getting there but the host was very helpful finally found the place. The house was clean upon arrival and even though the host had informed me that they were away for the weekend there was a welcome pack which was very informative which made the stay a lot easy. Lovely games room the kids loved it couldn’t stay out of it. The Jacuzzi wow is all I can say. Had a few plumbing issues which I told the host who immediately had them attended too even though there were not around. Overall the place is amazing and hoping to book again and come in summer I think we will enjoy it even more

It was a truly incredible experience.

I was a silly sod on arrival and ended up getting my car stuck and we went to ask the owners if they had any rope to pull me out and straight away they offered to pull out the car. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners and they offered a number of additional amenities if we needed. Visited with 7 friends for a nice quiet hen weekend and I honestly couldn't have asked for a more amazing place to stay.

A wonderfully located cottage with beautiful surroundings.

The owner, Ray, was very welcoming and friendly and left us a thoughtful arrival package which was lovely. There was also a very helpful information booklet about the house and the area. The cottage was very spacious with absolutely everything you need for a comfortable stay. It was clean, fresh and lovingly decorated. The piano at the top of the stairs was a hit with the children. There is a private decked area out the back with a large hot tub, which was magically lit at night with the use of fairy lights. A definite added delight. The working development of the games room was an added bonus too, as the children spent lots of time on the pool table and ping-pong table. There is a small outdoor play area that had a trampoline, swing and tree house that were all disable friendly, which was perfect for us, as we had disabled family members in our party. We had fresh eggs delivered to our cottage one morning from the chickens on site and the owners dogs were lovely, friendly and well behaved. They played with our dog whenever they were out, which was lovely to see. There were horses on the land to go and see and the lovely little lakes to walk around. The Fantasy Farm Park, which is only about 10 minutes drive, is an absolute must. It was very reasonably priced and we spent the whole day there. You can feed and pet the animals, go on a short nature walk, ride the rodeo, race the go-carts, peddle the boats and much more. The tractor ride around the field was brilliant. The supermarkets are about 25 minutes drive away, with Tesco, Morrisons, Home Bargains and Iceland in the same area, along with a few smaller ones. Some will actually deliver to the cottage. On the whole, the stay was absolutely way and above our expectations. Ray is an absolute credit as a host and all the party had an amazing stay. We will definitely be back again.

The place was lovely and well equiped - the owner was no-intrusive but available at all times if anything happens - the only thing I would comment on is the bugs in the courtyard - especially early evening - I would recomment bring bug reppellant - The working progress of the games room is great for the kids to mess about in - as its a working progress it will get better as time goes on - depending on usage etc - A comment that is missing on the listing is the visits from birds of pray most evening/afternoon - so great for any twichers out there :)

The property is in a beautiful spot ,the owners are very friendly ,we had a leak in the bedroom before we got their but was all sorted ,offered us the other property if we weren't happy ,once it became free on Sunday but we chose to stay where we were ,the only thing I would recommend is a few more rails in the disabled shower, and a bit of a deep clean throughout, and no welcome pack ,even just milk and tea etc to have a drink ,most places we stay at have left something ,but apart from that it was lovely

Would highly recommend!

We had an amazing family holiday and made some wonderful memories. The teenagers really enjoyed the games room, it is a lovely addition to the cottage. There were plenty of nice walks for the dogs, a lovely grassy area for them to run around in and a very good enclosed decking spot. The younger kids (and us adults!) loved the hot tub and fire pit, plus the little park and tree house. We had a few maintenance issues which were resolved immediately by the owners. We would love to come back and stay in your beautiful cottage.

Absolutely brilliant much needed holiday, perfect hosts really enjoyed feeding carrots and apples to the horses, and we cooked some sausages for Barcus , Archie and of course little Ruby who was allowed a small portion they were so friendly I am missing them.

The cottage had all you need for a perfect stay and anything else you only have to ask and they were there to help you. I would have liked the piano to be more accessible but it will need at least two strong people to get it down the stairs hopefully Ray can get they sorted for future guests. Thank you so much for your hospitality tea and burgers in your beautiful home.

Ray and Dawn were great When we broke down on the way Ray rescued us!

Lovely people! Thank you!

Ray & Dawn are fantastic people so helpful and friendly they couldn't do anymore for us if they tried.

We had a fantastic stay and will defo be going back next year. If a disabled person is looking for a lovely stay then this is it my daughter is in a wheelchair but does transfer herself, and everything was fully accessible for her. Thankyou for a fabulous stay xxx

Absolutely fantastic.

Ray and Dawn were excellent hosts. Cariad Cottage had everything we needed. The hot tub was superb. I had my first go at fishing in the lake and couldn't fail to catch a fish. Very enjoyable. I am happy to recommend to anyone.

Nice comfortable property with almost everything you need.

Oven gloves and a mitt for the log burner would be useful other than the very small details great place Lovely friendly hosts had a nice Christmas stay with family the pool table in the outbuildings were a hit with the teenagers. Would have preferred the hot tub under shelter and slightly hotter. Overall really nice stay. Thank you.

Had a really lovely stay here.

The owners were really friendly. The cottage is cosy comfy and has everything you need. Lovely place to get away from it all if your looking for some peace and quiet. Cottage is around 10 mins drive from the beautiful aberaeron which has a lovely harbour, nice places to eat and all the amenities you could need for a week away.

An amazing property and great location, owners wherever so helpful and made our stay easy and enjoyable will definitely be back and be recommending to others

We had an amazing stay at Cariad.

The cottage was lovely, the park and area was perfect for the kids (12, 10 & 3) and of course the hot tub was a huge hit. We had a little stroll around the grounds down to the lake and it was beautiful, such a lovely setting. Barcus and Archie were a huge hit with the kids, lovely friendly dogs. We felt very welcome and had everything we needed, would definitely come again. Thank you!

We absolutely loved our stay!

The owners were superb and helped us out with anything that we needed. Such a lovely couple with a beautiful home. The cottage was perfect for all our needs - child friendly, dog friendly and wheelchair friendly and accessible. Couldn’t recommend the place enough!

Spacious accomodation for 6 adults 3 children aged 2 to 4 and a golden retriever.

Hot tub enjoyed by all especially children. Thank you Dawn and Ray for the warm welcome.

The cottage was perfect in every way.

Comfortable. Luxurious. Spacious. Every facility was provided. The owners went above and beyond to ensure our holiday was enjoyable . Also warm and friendly.

This cottage is absolutely beautiful, the owners are lovely very friendly/helpful.

The children loved the park, and seeing the horses. The cottage is in a brilliant area, there’s a farm 7 minutes away the kids loved aberystwyth 20mins to the right of us and new quay 20 mins to the left absolutely stunning. (If I remember right haha Google it lol) We are booking again.

We had a wonderful, relaxing and tranquil week away.

The cottage is equipped with everything you need. The hot tub is amazing. Beds are comfy. Log burner is just lovely. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We took our two dogs - one likes to escape, so the garden was a worry for me, but I needn't have worried as the garden was very secure which meant i could relax. Short drives to some beautifully stunning places - Llangrannog, New Quay, Aberaeron, Aberystwyth We had a lovely time and was just what was needed after a recent unexpected Bereavement. I definitely needed that week to get away from it all, so thank you ❤

We have absolutely loved our stay at Cariad Cottage.

Thank you for your kindness and loving hospitality, you were truly gracious hosts and we fully appreciated everything you did, especially going out of your way to accommodate us. You were so quick to attend to all our needs. All in all, this is a beautiful cottage, run by a wonderful family, who took great care of us and made us feel at home! The only thing we loved more than this cottage, was Barcus and Archie!! They were so friendly and sociable. It was also a bonus to have the horses on site to visit and the piano in the house, which we played everyday to entertain us. Can’t thank you both enough! We will definitely be recommending this place to all our friends and family. Be back again soon.

What a fantastic cottage!

Great location in a gorgeous part of the world. The owner couldn’t have been more helpful, ensuring we had everything we needed and was on hand if we had any queries. The cottage is fully wheelchair friendly which made all the difference to our party and we were able to enjoy a magical week on the west Wales coast. The owner also showed us around the next door property which he also owns and would be absolutely ideal for a larger party requiring disabled access. I can’t recommend this place enough. It’s an amazing place and the hot tub was just the icing on a particularly gorgeous cake.

All 10 of us had a lovely weekend here.

The place is beautiful. Our accommodation was perfect, beds were comfortable and lots of room. Hot tub out the back is lovely with all the pretty lights. We all thoroughly enjoyed. We'll definitely come back! The owner was extremely nice and helpful. We loved Ty Cariad. Thank you for letting us stay

Excellent place and area, the hosts were extremely friendly and helpful

We have just got back from a fantastic stay here.

The house was very clean and cosy, and the location is perfect. The hosts are incredibly helpful and friendly and made us feel very welcome. The facilities for wheelchair users were brilliant and made the stay inclusive but also very safe! Cannot recommend this place enough and cannot wait to return! Thank you to the owners for letting us stay in such a wonderful place!

We really enjoyed our stay, we had the best time.

The owners went that extra mile an let the children learn about and ride the horses. Our children want to go back next year . They loved it that much. Central to lots of days out. Perfect place.

The owners were extremely helpful.

Very spacious house, full with facilities to use including a piano which kept us entertained for hours.

Excellent grounds, grass, park, and ponds something for everyone to enjoy. 2 lovely child friendly dogs roaming around who just want to play with you. Ray & Dawn excellent hosts, very welcoming and helpful. Dawn let us brush her pride and joy the horses which was a lovely gesture. Would definitely stay again.

Firstly a massive thanks to Ray and Dawn for a lovely week at Cariad cottage.

The family and I had a lovely stay and settled in straight away. This cottage is perfect for a family get away and has everything you will possibly need. We had a very warm welcome and loved every minute. A very peaceful and quiet location but perfect for daily trips to local attractions. We where lucky to have clear dark night skies and I can honestly say never seen so many stars, it was amazing. A great week all round, I would definitely recommend Cariad cottage, you will not be disappointed. Thanks guys.

This Cottage was absolutely brilliant.

It was everything we expected and more. It was everything we could have wanted for our visit for our parents 70th Birthdays. The owners were also very accommodating and even provided a brand new high chair as we had a little one with us. We shall defiantly return. Highly Recommended. The Disson Family

Lovely cottage, great location in piece full countryside setting.

Very clean with good facilities. Dog friendly too. Dawn and Ray were fabulous hosts.

A great base for exploring West Wales - friendly, accommodating owners too.

Eight family members and one dog very much enjoyed our stay in this clean and spacious accommodation. There were three good sized double bedrooms with spacious ensuite bathroom facilities and a compact twin room, but plenty of room on the landing for storage of cases etc. The owners were very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay, attending to a minor maintenance issue immediately. In a tranquil inland setting the cottage is ideally placed for visiting coastal towns and there are walks from the doorstep for canine friends. The owners dogs, Archie and Barkus were very friendly - eager to meet and greet. Lovely organic farm nearby for vegetables and, if in Lampeter, there's also a great store there that does all manner of gourmet and everyday produce and lovely bread - Watson and Pratts and Lampeter Bakehouse. Anyone looking for Welsh quilts and blankets might like to check out the array of vintage stock at Jen Jones (Llanbydder). New Quay offers paddle boarding,kayaking and dolphin watch boat tours (we were lucky enough to see them in the bay from the harbour side). Llangrannog (down steep twisitng lanes) also seems to offer surfing and surf kayaking - when the weather permits (maybe not during storm Francis which made it's presence felt during our stay) - and there is RNLI cover too. Thanks to Ray and Dawn for a great stay.

The holiday was lovely and the owners were very friendly and welcoming.

Due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control we did have some issues either the plumbing due to the septic tank which was quickly sorted. A dryer would have been beneficial due to 8 people trying to get washing dry. Free eggs were amazing thank you so much and my granddaughters loved the hot tub Beaches, gin tasting and amazing seafood

Great cottage, really nice owners could do enough to help and recommended a lovely pub for food "the white swan" food was amazing.

Great cottage and owners were lovely.

However it said it sleeps 11 which is a bit of an push! It comfortably sleeps 8 with one main bathroom and two en suites. 11 people is massive squeeze consider seeing there is no place to put an extra sofa bed/single bed apart from the living room or landing area. The house itself was great and the hot tub was brilliant. Only recommendation would be for the hot tub or outside area to have some sort of cover and somewhere to put towels on a rainy day! Also the oven barely cooked any food so cooking for 10 people took forever - with a waiting time for a pizza of an hour! Needs a bigger oven and fridge to accommodate larger numbers of people. Rooms could do with a refresh - especially the beds and mattresses, which were creaky and lumpy! However we had a really good stay and the owners and the area was lovely! Just a few modifications and the stay would have been perfect. Need to advertise this as an 8 person house with the option of 2 spare beds. Don’t turn up with couples and expect them to sleep on the landing or in someone else’s room!

The hosts Dawn and Ray are lovely people, extremely friendly and helped us to choose a lovely place for lunch.

The facilities were wonderful and the hot tube really relaxed us all. The 2 lakes which you could walk to and take in the country air were a lovely surprise and the fresh eggs from their chickens were very tasty. If I ever wanted to do a group booking in future, we would definitely go back to the lovely cariad cottage.

Very very happy to be there, we really enjoy our time.

Nice clean house, nice big garden. 5star comfort ! Thank you and hope to go there again !

We love Cariad Cottage it's the second time we have stayed.

Agreat cottage that has all we need and close enough to Aberaeron and Aberystwyth to explore. Ray and Dawn always look after us and it's completely dog friendly. We are going back next year.

Excellent family holiday cottage with plenty of things to do within very shirt drive from Dolphin spotting, crabbing to coastal walks & BBQ on the beach.

With very friendly owners, Ray/Dawn, near by for any questions about “what to do?” Supply of fresh eggs from the free roaming chickens every morning & massive hot-tub to relax after a heavy days activity Go.. Relax & enjoy yourself!

Our stay at Cariad cottage was just perfect!

The cottage itself is beautiful and no detail has been missed. The surrounding area is beautiful. The park on site and the animals was perfect as it kept the children happy! And the adults! We had the perfect family holiday and would 100% go back, and will be!

Great cottage very very spacious and fabulous grounds to walk the dog.

Best dog friendly cottage I have stayed in.

The cottage was beautiful and so relaxing.

We was in the hot tub every night and the location was perfect for venturing out with the children and dog. Owner were so accommodating and friendly they really helped us feel at home and get the most from our stay. We wasn’t bored once while here because there is so much to do for everyone, it’s excellent..

Very comfortable, well appointed home from home.

Spotlessly clean. Very friendly and helpful hosts.

The cottage was well equipped for large groups especially the kitchen.

All furniture was comfortable and I felt completely able to relax in such surroundings. The hot tub was wonderful to this 51 year old granny and 57 year grandad as we have never been in one before. The rest of the family also enjoyed it too. The on-site owners were helpful and provided a supply of eggs from their chickens and also had use of their back garden playground area for our 2 year old grand daughter. Obviously the wonderful Easter Bank Holiday weather was a bonus and helped us enjoy the hot tub and alfresco dining during the evening's. Thank you all. The Alonzo Family

This was a family holiday with my three children, their partners and four grandchildren (under 3).

The cottage was perfect for us, plenty of room for the children to play indoors and outside. They really enjoyed the chickens and visiting the horses. There was the added bonus of the hot tub for the adults. The owners, Ray and Dawn were really friendly and helpful. A really enjoyable week.

The cottage was very much more spacious than we had anticipated and suited our family perfectly.

The three double bedrooms ( all en-suite, one with a bath) were a good size, clean and comfortable and for our daughter, husband and two young children the layout was excellent, as the children's room was situated next to a double and almost formed its own apartment. The kitchen was well equipped and communal spaces, excellent. The hosts were lovely, and even offered us a lift to and from our family event which was in a nearby hotel. Parking was no problem, even for our large vehicles, and when you know you are looking for a ship with lights, it’s pretty easy to find too. The grounds provided a safe play area and our youngsters enjoyed seeing the animals. We look forward to using this lovely cottage again sometime.

We spend an amazing 3 days here as a large group of friends.

The cottage was beautiful, very clean and had everything that we needed. The kitchen was well equipped and had a few basic ingredients in the cupboards. We hardly saw the hosts after checking in and felt as if we had the area to ourselves. Ray was great and told us the basics about the house and area. Upon arrival we were also greeted by Barkus (lovely chocolate lab) and a cheeky chicken who kept trying to sneak her way into the living room. The hot tub was ready for us upon arrival and got plenty of use throughout our stay. There was also plenty of wood for the wood burner. We also visited the lovely horses and walked around he lakes. Most mornings we were joined in the garden by the owners dogs, it felt just like home. This cottage has everything you need for a relaxing break in the countryside. We would definitely come back again.

The cottage was just great- really spacious and well-equipped so the whole family had plenty of room to spread out.

We loved the hot tub, great kitchen and general comforts (like plenty of towels supplied, dishwasher tablets and other necessities that not all holiday cottages provide). Lovely hosts too! Our children enjoyed the playground and meeting the family. All in all, highly recommended as a comfortable base in West Wales. We would definitely stay there again.

The location is perfect.

The cottage made a large family including two dogs very happy! Everything was spot on and the rooms were very comfortable and spacious. The hot tub was a bit and the log burner made the evenings extra cosy. We could not have been happier!

Had a wonderful xmas the cottage was all decorated and looked great.

Ray and Dawn were very helpful and made us feel like part of the family. It really was a home from home and we couldn't have asked for a friendlier reception. Nothing was too much trouble! Great facilities for full time wheelchair user and brilliant setting. Outside space was amazing , didn't think our collie was going to want to come home. Already booked another stay!! Thanks for a lovely holiday

We had a great stay at the Cariad Cottage.

It was well equipped and very spacious. There were 9 of us and we had plenty of room. Would definitely recommend

Beautiful cottage in a lovely part of Wales.

The owners went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed and could not have been more welcoming. We had a great holiday and would recommend Cariad Cottage to anyone looking for a peaceful location, just a short drive to stunning coastline. Our second time using Sykes cottages and not disappointed.

it was a bit hard finding the place, however the cottage was beautiful, I don't think the pictures do it justice, its was better in real life.

very helpful landlords, pets overly friendly and seeing the horses was amazing. the only issue that we faced was with the hot tub, it was getting dirty so quickly I think there was a problem with the filter, and only advise is make to have a tent over the hottub or something. but other than that it was amazing I would definitely would be returning there with the family

Lovely spacious, well equiped cottage however cottage, outside space and grounds needed some tlc.

tea towels would have been useful and hand towels in the kitchen

Lovely house nicely presented in a quiet location.

It felt private away from owners house meaning we could enjoy the garden and house without feeling overlooked. Dawn and Ray were very friendly and helpful and a lot of hard work as obviously gone into the lovely house. One minor observation was that the sofa/chair beds weren't made up for our arrival and that they are a little tired and not very comfy compared to the rest of the beds. Also the jack and Jill bathroom does not have a shower (despite having the fittings) which was a little chaotic with having 10 adults. We really enjoyed our stay and the proximity to the local beaches and the weather was perfect!

I am a wheelchair user and was impressed with the friendly and constructive way Ray and Dawn helped with my particular needs.

We stayed at Cariad Cottage 3rd/10th November - we expected peace and quiet and got it in abundance.

The welcome from Dawn and Ray was lovely and nothing was too much trouble, it was as though we had known them for years. We were free to wander with our dog around the land and visited the stables to say hello to the horses. The cottage is warm, cosy and the wood burner on a chilly November night was fabulous. Everything we needed was there and the hot tub was a huge hit with the family even with frost on the ground !!! Despite being very peaceful you are only 15 mins from Aberaeron where there are lovely local shops etc. We are already sorting out our four busy lives for a visit next year !!!

The hot tub was a hit with everyone.

Lovely cottage and lovely owners.

We were able to do everything we wanted and more. A great space beautiful location