Delfryn, Goginan

Aberystwyth 8 miles, Aberaeron 21 miles. Delfryn is a charming three-bedroom stone cottage, located in the small village of Goginan near Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire. Perfect for keen walkers and mountainbikers, who are looking to explore the popular Bwlch Nant Yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre, this delightful 150-year-old Welsh cottage is a dog-friendly holiday home which offers a great place to switch off and relax surrounded by nature.

Step through the door and into the entrance hall, before moving through to the rustic kitchen/diner, well-equipped for a week away and ready for you to make all your favourite recipes. Take a seat in the snug, where a woodburning stove awaits to warm you through the cooler months, while the lounge provides an additional delightful space to kick back and relax with panoramic views of the Melindwr valley.

After allowing the budding chef to cook up a storm, head outside to the private sloping garden, featuring a lawn, patio and furniture for a spot of alfresco dining and evening drinks; admire the stunning views and embrace the peace and tranquillity of the Welsh countryside. Red kites are a common sight from the garden terrace! As the evening draws to a close, head upstairs to wind down in the corner bath, completing your evening routine before hunkering down in one of three bedrooms, all wonderfully presented and comprising of a super-king-size, double and bunks, ideal for familial groups.

In the morning, begin your adventure at nearby Bwlch Nant Yr Arian where you can gaze at the wonder that is the red kites that are fed by the lake every day at 2pm in winter (GMT) and at 3pm in summer (BST). The centre also offers fantastic mountain bike trails and a couple of these trails can be accessed directly from the village of Goginan; you can cycle straight from the house and avoid the busy carpark and tariff. There is a shed to store bikes in safely on the first lawned terrace in the garden and a garden hose for washing bikes down, situated at side of the house. In the village there are clearly marked footpaths and trails which allow you to explore the beauty of the Cambrian mountains. The village is also home to a communal wooden library from which you can swap/take books. Then take a short drive to Aberystwyth, a vibrant seaside town, offering an abundance of activities for all ages, from a variety of cafes, restaurants and pubs to a range of shops, cinema and its Victorian pier, set alongside the picture-postcard promenade. Climb Constitution Hill for stunning views of Cardigan Bay or take a trip back in time on the Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway towards Devils Bridge and its wondrous waterfalls. Or a little further afield, explore the 19th-century harbour town of Aberaeron, with its brightly coloured buildings, bustling harbour and a wide range of shops. For a coastal jaunt, the seaside village of Borth and Ynyslas Beach is a must for a sunny day or head in-land to explore the incredible Elan Valley, just 20 miles away. Discover the beauty of Cardiganshire and Mid Wales at Delfryn, Goginan.