Church Llygad Y Dyffryn
Description
Brynhoffnant 1.1 miles.
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 1.7 miles, beach 2 miles.
Llygad y Dyffryn is a characterful church conversion tucked away in Ceredigion countryside on the outskirts of Brynhoffnant.
Boasting original features, including stained-glass windows, exposed stone, beams, and dramatic arches, this holiday cottage also houses three well-appointed bedrooms, sleeping eight guests, making it the perfect getaway for families or friends looking to explore all that Mid-Wales has to offer.
Utilise the off-road parking for three cars before crossing through the church entrance to find a spacious, open-plan living area adorned with original features seamlessly blended with contemporary touches.
Step into the fully-equipped kitchen, where you can rustle up tasty meals for the whole family to enjoy around the large dining table; a wonderful place to plan your itinerary for the getaway.
After dinner, head into the sitting area, where you can unwind on the plush sofas in front of the TV.
If you fancy a spot of friendly competition, head over to the pool table and table tennis table and challenge your loved ones.
When the evening draws to a close, travel up to the first floor, where you can wash off the day in the bathroom before catching your rest in one of three bedrooms; choose between a king size double or two family rooms, both housing a double and single bed.
Church Llygad y Dyffryn is perched in a wonderful location with an array of attractions and towns within reach.
Travel to the nearby village of Brynhoffnant, where you can stock up on all your self-catering essentials or enjoy an evening away from the kitchen with food at the New Inn Ceredigion.
If you’re looking to make the most of the coast during your getaway, head down to the National Trust Penbryn Beach, where you can enjoy strolls along the golden sands and bask in beautiful views across Cardigan Bay; if you’re lucky, you may even spot dolphins or porpoises that call these waters home.
Tresaith Beach is also close by and is dog friendly.
Alternatively, spend the day exploring Cardigan, where you can tour the Welsh Wildlife Centre and the 12th-century Cardigan Castle.
Keen walkers can also enjoy the Wales Coast Path, which meanders through idyllic coastal villages and towns, including New Quay, where you may see some dolphins at the beach, Cwm Tydu beach where you may see some seals, Aberaeron, and Newport.
All this and more awaits at Church Llygad y Dyffryn!
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Smoke Free
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Smoke Free
What guests are saying
We had a fantastic time at the property.
It was so spacious and quirky we all loved it. Kitchen area was a great size, and all nice and clean on arrival. Beds were comfortable and spotless and bathroom was clean. No complaints even things like water pressure in sinks and showers were good and powerful so you can see no expense was spared here, everything is to an excellent quality. Highly recommended.
The cleanliness of the kitchen/dining area in particular let this property down.
We had to clean the fridge (meat blood stains and remains from vegetables) before we could use it. Crumbs on other kitchen surfaces. Sand on dining table and dining chairs which again we had to clean before use. Dining area floor was clean apart from under the table.
I booked Church Llygad Y Dyffryn for a much-needed break, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience.
On arrival, the entrance was covered in bird droppings, and the door handle was missing a piece, making it awkward to get inside. It looked like this had been left unattended for quite some time. Walking into the church, my first impression was "wow" – it's a beautiful building with plenty of character. Sadly, that feeling quickly disappeared when I noticed how dirty it was. The floors were filthy, the kitchen cupboards were splattered with grime, food stains, wine marks and dust, and there were dead flies and dust throughout the property. The beds were clean, which was a relief, but the bedrooms were still very dusty and looked as though they hadn't been vacuumed for quite a while. The bathroom had plenty of clean towels, but the bath and shower screen were dirty and clearly hadn't been cleaned properly. I don't mind older, mismatched furniture if it's clean, but the whole place felt tired and neglected. I was so disappointed that I ended up cleaning myself. I wiped down the kitchen cupboards, cleaned the fridge, toaster, drawers and work surfaces, then cleaned the bathroom before I felt comfortable using it. On the second day, the boiler stopped working. I contacted the owner, who was helpful, and also mentioned the overall cleanliness of the property. We went out for a walk, and by the time we returned the boiler was working again. Sykes also offered to send a cleaner the following day, but the property needed far more than a couple of hours of cleaning – it really requires a thorough deep clean. The holiday never quite recovered after our first impressions, which was a real shame. On a positive note, the local area is absolutely beautiful, with plenty of lovely walks to enjoy. The church itself is a stunning building with so much potential. However, it would also benefit from a proper welcome book with a brief history of the church, information about local shops, takeaways and attractions, as well as details about the welcome pack, rather than just a few instruction manuals. Overall, the location and the building are wonderful, but the lack of cleanliness completely overshadowed our stay. With a thorough deep clean and a little more attention to detail, this could be an amazing place to stay
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Please note: There is no Wi-Fi
Note: From 25th September 2025 all bookings must start on a Friday.
Note: There is a 3-night minimum stay at this property.
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
17:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1160386
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Not accepted