Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort, and a great place to discover the Wales Coast Path. Enjoy sporting and cultural events, stunning sunsets, and famous winter starling murmurations.
There are lots of places to visit around Cozy Cwtch Cottage
Ceredigion’s largest town is Aberystwyth, a lively university town and seaside resort. Cardigan , the former county town also boasts a castle, several arts venues and interesting independent shopping. Discover tiny seaside villages and the picturesque harbour towns of Aberaeron and New Quay or the Teifi Valley market towns of Llandysul, Tregaron and Lampeter. Explore the communities of the Cambrian Mountains and discover locaations used for the TV detective drama Hinterland.
Even in the smallest of rural hamlets, Ceredigion offers a warm welcome and a host of attractions and history. Befitting of a county that dates back over 1600 years, every town has a tale to tell and each village a mystery to discover.
Cardigan
Cardigan (in Welsh: Aberteifi – mouth of the Teifi) is a historic market town with a castle at a strategic point on the river Teifi. The town has a vibrant contemporary arts scene, with galleries and markets, a lively shopping centre with independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, and a spectacular coast nearby to explore.
Aberaeron
Aberaeron is picture postcard pretty with its colourful Georgian style houses and graceful architecture. Built in the early 1800s, Aberaeron is one of Wales’s first ‘planned’ towns, and the brainchild of the Rev Alban Jones-Gwynne.
Aberporth
The pretty coastal village overlooks two beautiful, sheltered, sandy beaches Dolwen and Dyffryn. Traeth y Dyffryn is a sandy Blue Flag beach and is patrolled by RNLI lifeguards between July and September. It is a firm favourite holiday destination.
Borth
Borth’s Blue Flag beach with its shallow waters and fabulous three mile long expanse of golden sand, is particularly popular with surfers and families with young children.
Cenarth
Near the village, at Cenarth Falls, the river Teifi emerges suddenly from a deep ravine over a ledge forming a maginificent waterfall when the river is in full spate and the pitcuresque spot is popular with tourists.
Devil’s Bridge
Spanning the River Mynach (a tributary of the Rheidol), three separate bridges are built on top of each other between the 11th and 19th century. The whole site forms a perfect, picturesque setting as if taken from a classic, romantic tableau painting.
Lampeter
Lampeter has a very interesting history. The university is the oldest college establishment in Britain after Oxford and Cambridge, founded in 1822 and a centre for religious training until the 1970s. Today, it is the smallest university town in the UK.
Llanddewi Brefi
Llanddewi Brefi means ‘Church of David on the [River] Brefi’, the Brefi being a tributary of the River Teifi. This may be because Wales’ Patron Saint, St David is said to have performed one of his miracles in Llanddewi Brefi when he addressed local people.
Llandysul
The quaint town on Llandysul is located on the river Teifi on the border between Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire. The river is a mecca for anglers and canoeists and anglers.
Llangeitho
The quiet village of Llangeitho sits on the banks of the river Aeron and is renowned for its strong connection to the famous Welsh Methodist preacher. Daniel Rowland who was born in nearby Nantcwnlle in 1713.
Llangrannog
Llangrannog’s lovely sandy beach nestles below the cliffs and the Ceredigion section of the Wales Coast Path. Originally a hidden village above the old port, Llangrannog is now one of Ceredigion’s most popular beach destinations.
Llanon
The name Llanon stems from its association with Saint Non, the mother of St David, who was born and raised in the area. The village dates back to a 13th centuary charter showing Lord Rhys ap Grufudd giving the land to the Bishop of St David’s.
Llanrhystud
The beach at Llan rhystud is popular in summer for watersports and barbecues. In the village, the rivers Carrog, Wyre and Wyre Fach meet here before flowing into the sea. Along the coast to the south remain several fine examples of old lime kilns.
New Quay
Once a thriving port, New Quay is now a popular seaside holiday destination well known for dolphin spotting boat trips. The town includes a heritage centre and marine wildlife centre, as well as many shops and restaurants.
Pontrhydfendigaid
The old mining village of Pontrhydfendigaid is today mainly known for events including an annual eisteddfod. Nearby are the 12th century monastery ruins Strata Florida, once one of Europe’s most significant Cistercian monasteries.
Talybont
Talybont, a village which developed around mining and woollen mills, is now known as the base of leading Welsh publisher, Y Lolfa, which produces popular Welsh fiction and factual titles.
Tregaron
Today Tregaron is a centre for horse trotting and carriage racing. The annual summer event attracts competitors from all over the UK and Ireland. It is also the home of the Welsh Gold Centre selling Celtic inspired designs.
