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Penlon

Capel Bangor near Aberystwyth, Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay (Ref. 27132)

4.8

Coast & Country Holidays rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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56 Customer Review(s)

  • Lynn

    “This was a little gem of a place… the cottage is beautiful and situated in stunning countryside.”

    Very well equipped with no fussy ornaments etc which is just how we like it. I think the only thing is the beds upstairs were not very comfortable but this made us appreciate our own bed when we got back home! We would definitely like to go back to the cottage again as it’s in such a lovely quiet peaceful spot but is located a very convenient distance to amenities and there are some lovely places to eat not too far away too. We thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay.

    Very well equipped with no fussy ornaments etc which is just how we like it. I think the only thing is the beds upstairs were not very comfortable but this made us appreciate our own bed when we got back home! We would definitely like to go back to the cottage again as it’s in such a lovely quiet peaceful spot but is located a very convenient distance to amenities and there are some lovely places to eat not too far away too. We thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay.

    - Lynn, October 2024

Summary

  • Mostly ground floor
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x attic twin, 1 x adult bunks
  • Shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with woodburner.
  • Gas central heating with woodburner
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off road parking for 2 cars
  • Patio with furniture
  • One well-behaved dog welcome (to be kept on lead when sheep are in the paddock)
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 2 miles
  • Note: River and paddock across the road from property, paddock may be occupied by sheep
  • Note: River fishing rights included, please contact the owners for more details.

The property

Capel Bangor 2 miles.

A beautifully converted, Grade II listed former miner’s cottage, with views across the River Rheidol up towards the wooded valley, near the village of Capel Bangor.

Just a short drive from Aberystwyth, a popular university town with a striking Victorian promenade, pier and funicular railway, the cottage is a perfect base for small families or couples to enjoy both the valleys and beaches of West Wales.

The cottage is set over two floors, with a landing-style attic room housing twin beds and a bunk room on the ground floor, along with a shower room.

The original cottage boasts a spacious dining room and a well-equipped galley kitchen, and the sitting room is stylish and modern, with a welcoming woodburner and lovely views stretching up the hillside, a perfect spot to sit and enjoy a morning cup of tea.

Outside, you can sit on the patio and enjoy the tranquillity of the area, lulled by the babble of the river.

Alternatively, take your drink over to the river paddock and sit with a picnic by the owners’ stretch of fishing river, as you while away the hours in the sunshine.

The area is criss-crossed with beautiful walks and is perfect for cycling, and six and a half miles away is Bwlch Nant yr Arian on the edge of the Cambrian Mountains, where hundreds of majestic red kites feed daily.

The Rheidol Hydro Scheme is two miles away, and the Cwmrheidol Butterfly House is a mile and a half away, just a stone’s throw from the Rheidol Reservoir.

Aberystwyth and the regency harbour town of Aberaeron, are within easy reach, along with the stunning sandy beaches of Cardigan Bay.

A short drive will open up the wilderness of Wales and the Cambrian Mountains and Snowdonia National Park, meaning you're perfectly situated to explore this wonderfully diverse landscape.

The area offers various outdoor activities, such as fishing and wildlife spotting, while a myriad of cycle ways and footpaths provide the opportunity to glimpse the area’s industrial history, with steam trains, funicular railways and dams.

You are also close to the Wales Coastal Path, stretching in both directions from Aberystwyth.

Steeped in legend, the mystical Devil’s Bridge Falls is just a six-mile drive, or you can take the fabulous Rheidol Steam Railway from Aberystwyth, from a stop just a short walk from the cottage.

Penlon is a peaceful valley retreat for groups to enjoy the tranquil riverside, local beaches and diverse countryside of West Wales.

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About the location

CAPEL BANGOR

Aberystwyth 5 miles.

Capel Bangor, where you will find a shop and award-winning pubs serving excellent food, is a scattered hamlet set along the A44, just 5 miles from Aberystwyth. A popular seaside town, Aberystwyth offers a wide selection of shops, pubs, tea rooms, restaurants and wonderful sea views from the promenade. The town's Cliff Railway is the longest electric cliff railway in Britain, and the panoramic views on the journey are spectacular. A wonderful day can be spent at the visitors’ centre by the Rheidol reservoir, which is part of the largest hydro-electric scheme in Wales, alternatively, catch some trout or spend the most delightful time in the Butterfly House with its exotic plants and butterflies. This wonderful part of West Wales has everything - countryside walks, sandy beaches, a Narrow Gauge Steam Railway, museums, castles and plenty of Welsh folklore to make this the perfect holiday base any time of year.