Beautiful Dolaucothi Estate & Gold Mines

Dolaucothi Estate & Gold Mines

One of our favourite local places for a country walk is The Dolaucothi Estate & Gold Mines. It is only 15 minutes drive from the cottages and offers several different walking options – from easy to challenging. The beautiful 2,500-acre estate has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It offers 25km of scenic footpaths. Wander through peaceful riverside trails, charming meadows, enchanting woodlands, and breathtaking upland landscapes.

Over time, nature has transformed this former industrial landscape so beautifully that it feels like a completely natural woodland. However, look a little closer, and you’ll discover there’s much more hidden beneath these rolling, tree-covered hills!

Here, the industrial past and the wild world come together to create the perfect home for lichens, mosses, and rare ferns.

Dolaucothi Estate Woodland

Dolaucothi Through the Seasons

Every season brings something special to Dolaucothi!

🌸 Spring – Wander through woodlands blanketed in bluebells and watch the parkland trees burst into vibrant color.

☀️ Summer – Count the busy bees and pollinators in the sunshine whilst Red Kites soar overhead.

🍂 Autumn – Take in the breathtaking valley views from the trig point, the estate’s highest spot at 925ft (282m), surrounded by golden hues.

❄️ Winter – No need to stay indoors! Pull on your wellies and explore crisp trails, spotting wildlife along the way.

There’s always something to see and enjoy—whatever the season.

Lime Trees at Dolaucothi Estate

Around the estate you’ll see nuthatches, pied wagtails, blackbirds, thrushes and a variety of tits (including long-tailed). Look up to watch the swallows who return to nest every year. You may even be lucky enough to spot a tree-creeper or pied flycatcher.   Listen out for Woodpeckers drumming as you enjoy the bird song. The estate has some very beautiful trees too, like this majestic Lime.

River Cothi at Dolaucothi Estate

Stop for a moment beside the River Cothi. It is so peaceful and the water is very clean. Otters and kingfishers live along the banks.

Views at Dolaucothi

Walking Trails at Dolaucothi Estate & Gold Mines

There are four way marked trails: The Parkland Trail (Easy), The Woodland Trail (Moderate), The Miner’s Way Trail (Moderate) and The Estate Trail (Strenuous).

TWIG Project
At the beginning of 2024, the Dolaucothi Estate was awarded a sum of money from The Woodland Investment Grant (TWIG). This project is jointly funded by the Welsh Government and the National Lottery Heritage Fund and aims to create and enhance woodlands for local communities to use and enjoy.

They are using the funds to try to boost local biodiversity, through the installation of Pine Marten and wildlife nesting boxes, and a programme of native species tree planting.

Next, they are improving access to the Dolaucothi Estate with improved walking trails, enhanced waymarking and new interpretation boards.

Walking trails at Dolaucothi

The Gold Mines

The Dolaucothi Gold Mines are ancient Roman surface and underground mines. These mines are believed to be the only known Roman gold mines in Britain, and they have a history that dates back over 2,000 years. The Romans are thought to have extracted gold from this site as early as the first century AD. Mining then continued over the ages until it was finally closed in 1938.

There are several guided tours you can take and the mines are generally open from mid-March to the end of October. Do check opening days as these vary with the time of year & whether there are school holidays.

Check opening Times & Prices: Dolaucothi Estate & Gold Mines Visitor Information

Dolaucothi Gold Mines & Estate

Here’s a little Reel I made for Instagram of the bluebells in May.

See more of our Instagram Reels here:

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Events in Mid Wales 2025

When you’re planning your holiday to Coedmor Cottages you may need some ideas for days out. Here is a handy list of events in Mid Wales 2025 including festivals, fairs and concerts to help you to make the most of your time in wonderful Wales. Events in West Wales are easily accessible from our cottages too. All these days out are doable as a day trip from our cottages and each listing is a clickable link so you can find out more about the event.

Events in Mid Wales 2025 - food and drink festivals

February & March

15th February 2025 – Lampeter Beer & Cider Festival
Lloyd Thomas Refectory at the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, Lampeter

1st & 2nd March 2025 St David’s Day Food & Drink Festival
Pembrey Country Park

Date TBC March St David’s Day Food & Craft Weekend
National Botanic Garden of Wales (10:00 – 16:00)

28th-30th  March 2025 – The Laugharne Weekend
Laugharne

29th-30th March – Battle on the Beach Cycle Race
Pembrey Country Park/Cefn Sidan Beach

Events in Mid Wales 2025 - horse shows

April

19th April 2025 – Lampeter Stallion Show
Talsarn, SA48 8QB 

Date TBC April 2025 – Pride in Aberystwyth
Bandstand, Marine Terrace

26th April 2025– Barley Saturday – Horse Parade
Cardigan

Date TBC April 2025 – A Taste of Wales Spring Festival
National Botanic Garden of Wales (10:00 – 17:00)

26th & 27th April 2025- Wonderwool Wales
Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells

Mach comedy Festival Events in Mid Wales 2025

May

2nd – 4th May 2025 – Machynlleth Comedy Festival
Various venues Machynlleth

14th May 2025 – International Dylan Thomas Day

17th & 18th May 2025 – Spring Festival
Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells

Date TBC May – Ceredigion Garden, Craft & Food Festival
Alban Square, Aberaeron

Events in Mid Wales 2025 - royal welsh show

June

5th – 9th June 2025 – Westival
Manorbier, Pembrokeshire

Dates TBC  June – Pembrokeshire Street Food Festival
South Beach, Tenby

14th June 2025 – Man v Horse
Llanwyrtd Wells

14th June 2025 – Aberystwyth & Ceredigion Show 
Gelli Angharad Fields, Aberystwyth 

21st & 22nd June 2025 – Pride Cymru
Coopers Field Cardiff

Date TBC June 2025 – Llandeilo Pride
Market Street, Llandeilo

Date TBC June – Towy Valley Vintage Show (Vehicles)
Pontargothi Showground, Llandeilo

27th -29th June – Balloons & Tunes Festival
Carmarthen Showground

Saundersfest - events west wales 2025

July

5th July 2025 – Lampeter Agricultural Show
Pontfaen Fields, Lampeter SA48 7JN

5th & 6th July 2025 – Wales National Airshow
Swansea

12th July 2025 – Tivyside Agricultural Show
Glan-Llyn Fields Newcastle Emlyn

Date TBC July 2025 – Saundersfest
Saundersfoot

12th July 2025 – Llanelli Pride
Selwyn Samual Centre, Park Crescent

17th – 20th  July 2025– Brecon Choir Festival
Brecon

Date TBC July – Aberaeron Sailing Regatta
Aberaeron Yacht Club

21st – 24th July 2025 – Royal Welsh Show 
Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells

Date TBC  July 2025 – Lampeter Food Festival
University of Wales Trinity Saint David Campus

Date TBC July 2025 – West Wales Shire Horse Annual Show
Alban Square, Aberaeron

Events in Mid Wales 2025 Royal Welsh show

August

1st – 3rd  Aug 2025 – New Quay Music Festival 
New Quay FC Parc Arthur

2nd August 2025 – Brecon County Show
Brecon County Showground

2nd August 2025 – Cardigan County Show
PantyGrwndy, Cardigan

8th -10th August 2025 – Brecon Jazz Festival
Various Venues in Brecon

9th August 2025 – Llanilar Agricultural Show
Castle Hill Fields (nr The Falcon)

16th – 24th Aug 2025 – Cilgerran Festive Week
Cilgerran

Dates TBC  Aug 2025 – Tresaith Beach Party 
Tresaith Beach

14th – 16th  Aug 2025 – Cardigan Bay Regatta
New Quay

Events West wales 2025 Aberaeron regatta

Date TBC – Aberaeron Beer & Cider Festival
Aberaeron Yacht Club (12:00 – late)

Dates TBC August 2025 – Tresaith Beach Party 
Tresaith Beach

16th Aug 2025 – Cardigan River and Food Festival
Quay Street Cardigan (10:00 – 17:00)

Date TBC August 2025 – Llandeilo Show
Cawdor Fields, Ffairfach

Date TBC Aug 2025 – Aberaeron Mackerel Fiesta
Aberaeron Yacht Club & The Harbourmaster

Events in Mid Wales 2025 bog snorkelling

24th Aug 2025 – World Bog Snorkling Championship
Waen Rhydd Bog Llanwrtyd Wells

24th August 2025 – Cruise Culture Car Show
Carmarthen Showground

Dates TBC August 2025 Aberystwyth Street Food Festival 
Aberystwyth Marina

Dates TBC August 2025 – Tresaith Regatta & Beach Party
Tresaith Beach

25th Aug 2025 – Aberaeron Carnival
Aberaeron Harbour (Parade starts at 13:45)

25th August 2025 – Tregaron Show
Tregaron

Aberglasney events in 2025 West Wales attractions

September

5th – 7th September 2025 – Rali Ceredigion
Aberystwyth

5th – 7th September 2025 – Craft Festival Wales
Cardigan Castle (10:00-17:00)

6th September 2025 – Llandysul Agricultural Show
Hengae Fields, Saron SA44 5DP 

Date TBC Sept. 2025 – Aberglasney Food & Music Fayre
Aberglasney, Llangathen

20th & 21st September 2025 – Llandovery Sheep Festival
Market Square, Llandovery (10am-4pm)

Date TBC September 2025 – Apple Weekend at Llanerchaeron
Llanerchaeron, Ciliau Aeron

Dates TBC September 2025 – Narberth Food Festival
Town Moor, Narberth (10:00-18:00/10:00-16:00)

27th & 28th Sept. 2025 – Autumn Steam Rally & Country Fayre
Pembrey Country Park (11:00 – 16:00)

Music Festival Mid and West Wales 2025

October

3rd – 5th  October 2025 – Aberystwyth Comedy Festival
Aberystwyth

17th – 20th 2025 October Brecon Baroque Festival
Brecon Cathedral/Theatr Brycheiniog

Dates TBC  October / November 2025 – Other Voices Cardigan
Various venues, Cardigan

Christmas Festivals and Fairs Mid and West Wales 2025

November & December

14th-16th November 2025 – Tenby Blues Festival
Various Venues in Tenby

14th -16th November 2025 – Llandeilo Festival of Senses
Llandeilo

Dates TBC November 2025 – Royal Welsh Winter Fair
Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells

Dates TBC November / December 2025 – Aberglasney Winter Fair
Aberglasney, Llangathen (10:00-16:30)

Date TBC November / December 2025 – Aberystwyth Lantern Parade
Aberystwyth

Date TBC November / December 2025 – Christmas Fair at Cardigan Castle
Cardigan Castle (10:00am – 4:00pm)

Dates TBC December 2025 – Polar Express Train Rides
Vale of Rheidol Railway Aberystwyth

Date TBC December 2025 – Cardigan Giant Lantern Parade & Fireworks
Cardigan (19:00 – 20:00)

Date TBC December 2025 – Lampeter Christmas Fayre
Lloyd Thomas Dining Hall, Lampeter University (10:30-15:00)

Dates TBC December 2025 – Llanercharon Christmas Fair
Llanerchaeron, Ciliau Aeron

Check available dates for our cottages: Romantic Holiday Cottages for Couples

All Images © Hawlfraint y Goron / © Crown copyright (2024) Cymru Wales.

Holiday Cottage Gift Vouchers – Give an Escape to Stunning Wales

Holiday Cottage Gift Vouchers – Give the Gift of a Getaway to Stunning Wales

Holiday Cottage Gift Vouchers

Looking for the perfect present for someone special? Our holiday cottage gift vouchers are a perfect way to give the gift of relaxation, romance, and adventure.

Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, or just because, a stay at our cottages is a chance to slow down, reconnect, and create cherished memories together. With nature at the doorstep, couples can enjoy scenic walks, stargazing nights, and the simple joy of being surrounded by unspoiled beauty.

How Does it Work?

Our Gift Vouchers offer complete flexibility, letting you choose the amount you’d like to give while allowing your loved ones to pick the perfect time for their romantic getaway. Order a gift voucher for any amount from £50 to £500. The Gift Voucher will come with a unique code which can then be input at the booking stage to pay towards the stay.

If you already know the dates and cottage that the recipient would like, you can simply go ahead and make a booking and then email or call us to request that we send a Gift Voucher Pack to you.

Gift Vouchers can be posted out to you and come with a letter explaining more about the gift. The letter gives details of what is included with a stay at our cottages and how to find out more about the location and things to do. If you are looking for a last-minute gift, we can email the Gift Voucher and letter to you instead.

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Red Kite Cottage & Woodpecker Cottage

Nestled in the heart of the countryside, our cosy and quirky cottages are designed for couples seeking a peaceful escape. Each cottage offers charm and comfort, with magnificent views over rolling hills and tranquil landscapes that are sure to take their breath away. Make their dreams of a countryside getaway come true—order a gift voucher today and let them experience the magic of our romantic cottages!

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Food & Drink

Food & Drink West Wales – Eating Out, Takeaways and Food Shopping

Our cottages are perfectly equipped for self-catering, but if you prefer not to cook on holiday, there are plenty of options to keep you fed and watered. We’ve listed some local shops & takeaways below, as well as some of our favourite places to eat out. Most of these concentrate on using produce from local suppliers in West Wales. Our area has wonderful seafood from Cardigan Bay and award-winning local Welsh cheeses as well as our famous Welsh Lamb. We’ve included links to websites or menus where possible. Do check opening days and times before travelling as these can vary by season.

Supermarkets & Local Food Shops

Lampeter has two large supermarkets – Sainsburys & the Co-op. There is also Watson & Pratts who specialise in local and organic produce.

Other local food shops to try are Y Becws bakery, Mulberry Bush whole foods and Jones Bros butchers.

On the 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month, there is also Lampeter Farmers Market which is held in the University Campus from 10am – 1pm. Lots of wonderful local produce and crafts too.

Takeaways

In Lampeter there are lots of takeaway options:

Chinese: Ling di Long & Canton Kitchen

Indian: Shapla

Fish & Chips: Lloyds

Gourmet Burgers: High Street Eats

Pizza/Burgers/Wraps: Marco the Takeaway

Black Lion – Lampeter

The Black Lion is right on the high street in Lampeter with free parking at the rear. They have a great varied menu that changes with the seasons and themed nights each week. Sunday lunch is a highlight and great value. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner every day.

Telephone: 01570 422172

More Info: Black Lion Lampeter

Granny’s Kitchen – Lampeter

A wonderful traditional cafe which has a lovely homely feel – very popular with local people. They do a cracking breakfast and good coffee! A good range of lunchtime options are available too as well as afternoon cream tea. Situated on Lampeter High Street – a few parking spaces right outside the door and more in the main town park around the corner.

Telephone: 01570 421667

See the Menu: Granny’s Kitchen

The Falcondale – Lampeter

Food & Drink West Wales

A gorgeous hotel restaurant a couple of minutes drive outside of Lampeter centre. They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, Traditional Sunday Lunch and a lovely Afternoon Tea.

The menu is a mixture of fine dining, light bites and comfort food classics. They also have an extensive wine list. A perfect place for a special occasion or just to treat yourselves.

Telephone: 01570 422910

See Menus and Book a Table: The Falcondale

Conti’s Cafe

Conti’s are very famous for their amazing award-winning ice cream which they have produced in Lampeter since the 1940s. They have two local venues – one on the high street in Lampeter (which has been there since the 1930s) and one at National Trust Llanerchaeron. They serve freshly prepared lunches, cakes and desserts using locally sourced produce as well as ethically sourced coffee. And, of course, you should definitely sample their ice cream! Park on College Street or in the main town car park for the Lampeter Cafe and in the main car park at Llanerchaeron.

Telephone: 01570 422 223

More Info & Menus: Conti’s Lampeter / Conti’s Llanerchaeron

The Daffodil Inn

The Daffodil is in Penrhiw-llan – about 30 minutes drive from our cottages. They offer a seasonal Brunch & Dinner menu with traditional pub classics alongside more adventurous items and daily specials. Their Sunday Roast is exceptional too and the dining room and bar have a lovely welcoming atmosphere. If weather permits, you can dine on the deck area with beautiful views. There is free parking right outside.

Telephone: 01559 370343

See Menus and more: The Daffodil Inn

The Ship Inn – Tresaith

The Ship in at Tresaith is about 50 minutes drive from our cottages. It is right on the Ceredigion Coastal Path right next to Tresaith Beach. We often walk from Aberporth to Tresaith for lunch here and then walk back. They serve a wonderful array of pub classics and the views over the sea are gorgeous. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Well worth the drive.

Telephone: 01239 811816

See Menus and More: Ship Inn

Black Lion – Abergorlech

The Black Lion at Abergorlech (about 30 minutes from our cottages) has a very special place in our hearts. The quality of the food is outstanding! All home cooked using high quality, local, Welsh ingredients as much as possible. The pub is very cosy and ideally situated near the Abergorlech entrance to Brechfa Forest. The walks there are gorgeous and there are also dedicated mountain bikes trails.

Telephone:01558 685271

More Info & Sample Menus: https://www.blacklionabergorlech.co.uk

Y Seler – Aberaeron

Aberaeron is just 30 minutes away from our cottages and is well worth a visit. Y Seler serves breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week and also a Tapas Menu at set times.
There are several areas for dining depending on whether you want a formal dinner or something more casual. The decor inside is very chic. In the summer it is lovely to eat out on the deck with views over the harbour. We always really enjoy the food at Y Seler – Leigh especially loves the Moules Marinière.

Telephone: 01545 574666
Menus & Service Hours: Y Seler

The Harbourmaster – Aberaeron

Also in Aberaeron is The Harbourmaster. They proudly offer Cardigan Bay shellfish, fish, Welsh lamb and beef, Ceredigion cheeses and local organic vegetables. Real ale and craft beers from some of Wales’ best breweries are also on the menu.

The restaurant is open 7 days a week all year round for breakfast lunch & dinner. Or just pop in for coffee & cake. Afternoon tea is also served on selected days (currently Wednesdays & Saturdays – pre-booking required).
Telephone: 01545 570 755
Menus and Info: The Harbourmaster

Y Bryn a’r Bragdy – Brynhoffnant

Y Bryn a’r Bragdy is on the coast road – around 40 minutes from our cottages. The location is stunning with views over the sea. As well as a great range of food, they also serve their own locally brewed craft beers and premium spirits.

On the menu you will find Stone Baked Pizzas, burgers and pub classics as well as fresh Cardigan Bay seafood. On Sundays, you can indulge yourself with a carvery lunch between 12pm & 4pm.

Telephone: 01239 611890
Menus and More: Y Bryn a’r Bragdy

Tafell a Tân Pizza – Llangrannog

Voted the best Pizzeria in Wales in 2023 & 2024! Just a stone’s throw from Llangrannog beach, this gem is perfect for pizzas or coffee, cakes & pastries. They have a small amount of indoor seating, or grab your food and head to the beach (when the tide is out try walking around to Cilborth beach – it is stunning)!

Do check opening hours as they change with the seasons. Ordering online and scheduling pick up time is recommended as they get very busy and food is made from scratch.

Telephone: 01239 654675
Menu & online ordering: Tafell a Tân

Events in Mid Wales 2024

When you’re planning your holiday to Coedmor Cottages you may need some ideas for days out. Here is a handy list of events in Mid Wales 2024 including festivals, fairs and concerts to help you to make the most of your time in wonderful Wales. Events in West Wales are easily accessible from our cottages too. All these days out are doable as a day trip from our cottages and each listing is a clickable link so you can find out more about the event.

Events in Mid Wales 2025 - food and drink festivals

March

1st & 2nd March 2025 St David’s Day Food & Drink Festival
Pembrey Country Park

Date TBC March St David’s Day Food & Craft Weekend
National Botanic Garden of Wales (10:00 – 16:00)

28th-30th  March 2025 – The Laugharne Weekend
Laugharne

Events in Mid Wales 2025 - horse shows

April

12th & 13th April 2025 – Spring Steam Rally
Pembrey Country Park

19th April 2025 – Lampeter Stallion Show
Talsarn, SA48 8QB 

Date TBC April – Pride in Aberystwyth
Bandstand, Marine Terrace

26th April 2025– Barley Saturday – Horse Parade
Cardigan

Date TBC April – A Taste of Wales Spring Festival
National Botanic Garden of Wales (10:00 – 17:00)

26th & 27th April 2025- Wonderwool Wales
Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells

Mach comedy Festival Events in Mid Wales 2025

May

2nd – 4th May 2025 – Machynlleth Comedy Festival
Various venues Machynlleth

14th May 2025 – International Dylan Thomas Day

17th & 18th May 2025 – Spring Festival
Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells

Date TBC May – Ceredigion Garden, Craft & Food Festival
Alban Square, Aberaeron

Events in Mid Wales 2024 - royal welsh show

June

5th – 9th June 2025 – Westival
Manorbier, Pembrokeshire

Dates TBC  June – Pembrokeshire Street Food Festival
South Beach, Tenby

8th June – Aberystwyth & Ceredigion Show 
Gelli Angharad Fields, Aberystwyth 

15th June – Llandeilo Pride
Market Street, Llandeilo

28th-30th June – Wales Balloon Festival 
Carmarthen Showground

29th-30th June – Towy Valley Vintage Show (Vehicles)
Pontargothi Showground, Llandeilo

Saundersfest - events west wales 2024

July

6th & 7th July – Wales National Airshow
Swansea

8th July – Tivyside Agricultural Show
Glan-Llyn Fields Newcastle Emlyn

12th-14th July – Saundersfest
Saundersfoot

13th July – Llanelli Pride
Selwyn Samual Centre, Park Crescent

19th – 21st July – Brecon Choir Festival
Brecon

20th July – Aberaeron Sailing Regatta
Aberaeron Yacht Club

22nd-25th July – Royal Welsh Show 
Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells

27th July – Lampeter Food Festival
University of Wales Trinity Saint David Campus

28th July – West Wales Shire Horse Annual Show
Alban Square, Aberaeron

Events in Mid Wales 2024 Royal Welsh show

August

2nd– 4th Aug – New Quay Music Festival 
New Quay FC Parc Arthur

3rd August – Brecon County Show
Brecon County Showground

3rd August – Cardigan County Show
PantyGrwndy, Cardigan

TBC Aug – Cilgerran Festive Week
Cilgerran

9th – 11th Aug – Tresaith Beach Party 
Tresaith Beach

9th – 11th Aug – Cardigan Bay Regatta
New Quay

Events West wales 2024 Aberaeron regatta

10th Aug – Aberaeron Beer & Cider Festival
Aberaeron Yacht Club (12:00 – late)

14th-16th August – Welsh National Sheepdog Trials
Pontrhydfendigaid, Tregaron

16th-18th August – Tresaith Beach Party 
Tresaith Beach

17th Aug – Cardigan River and Food Festival
Quay Street Cardigan (10:00 – 17:00)

17th August* – Llandeilo Show
Cawdor Fields, Ffairfach

24th Aug – Aberaeron Mackerel Fiesta
Aberaeron Yacht Club & The Harbourmaster

Events in Mid Wales 2024 bog snorkelling

25th Aug – World Bog Snorkling Championship
Waen Rhydd Bog Llanwrtyd Wells

25th August – Cruise Culture Car Show
Carmarthen Showground

23rd – 25th August Aberystwyth Street Food Festival 
Aberystwyth Marina

23rd – 26th August – Tresaith Regatta & Beach Party
Tresaith Beach

26th Aug – Aberaeron Carnival
Aberaeron Harbour (Parade starts at 13:45)

26th August – Tregaron Show
Tregaron

30th August – 1st September – Rali Ceredigion
Aberystwyth

Aberglasney events in 2024 West wales attractions

September

6th – 8th September – Craft Festival Wales
Cardigan Castle (10:00-17:00)

7th & 8th Sept. – Aberglasney Food & Music Fayre
Aberglasney, Llangathen

14th & 15th September – Llandovery Sheep Festival
Market Square, Llandovery

27th September – Apple Weekend at Llanerchaeron
Llanerchaeron, Ciliau Aeron

28th & 29th September – Narberth Food Festival
Town Moor, Narberth (10:00-18:00/10:00-16:00)

28th & 29th Sept. – Steam Rally & Country Fayre
Pembrey Country Park (11:00 – 16:00)

Wales Music Festival 2024

October

4th – 6th October – Aberystwyth Comedy Festival
Aberystwyth

11th – 14th October Brecon Baroque Festival
Brecon Cathedral/Theatr Brycheiniog

31st October – 2nd November – Other Voices Cardigan
Various venues, Cardigan

Mid Wales Christmas Fayre 2024

November & December

8th – 10th November – Tenby Blues Festival
Various Venues in Tenby

15th – 17th November – Llandeilo Festival of Senses
Llandeilo

25th & 26th November – Royal Welsh Winter Fair
Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells

29th November – 1st December – Aberglasney Winter Fair
Aberglasney, Llangathen (10:00-16:30)

30th November – Aberystwyth Lantern Parade
Aberystwyth

30th November – Christmas Fair at Cardigan Castle
Cardigan Castle (10:00am – 4:00pm)

30th November – 24th December – Polar Express Train Rides
Vale of Rheidol Railway Aberystwyth

6th December – Cardigan Giant Lantern Parade & Fireworks
Cardigan (19:00 – 20:00)

7th December – Lampeter Christmas Fayre
Lloyd Thomas Dining Hall, Lampeter University (10:30-15:00)

6th – 8th December – Llanercharon Christmas Fair
Llanerchaeron, Ciliau Aeron

8th December – Nanteos Mansion Christmas Market
Nr Rhydyfelin, Aberystwyth (11:30-4:30)

Check available dates for our cottages: Romantic Holiday Cottages for Couples

All Images © Hawlfraint y Goron / © Crown copyright (2024) Cymru Wales.

Stargazing – Dark Sky Areas Near the Cottages

We have wonderfully dark skies here – around the cottages on a clear night it is stunning. And we also have lots of Dark Sky Discovery sites within easy reach of the cottages around the Cambrian Mountains and Cardigan Bay if you want to experience truly epic stargazing. 🤩 

Milky Way in Wales Dark Sky area.

Leigh has become pretty good at Astro Photography, capturing pictures around the cottages and our meadows.

Stargazing - dark sky areas. Dark Sky Discovery sites.

Red Kite Cottage Starlapse image.

The Milky Way taken in Picnic Meadow.

Another shot of the Milky Way from the cottages’ Picnic Meadow. The best seasons for stargazing are Spring, Autumn & Winter.

Stargazing - Dark Sky Areas in Wales

Venturing further afield, Leigh went on a night time expedition up Drygarn Fawr in the Cambrian Mountains near Tregaron for even darker skies.

Dark Sky Discovery Sites

There are plenty of great designated Dark Sky Discovery sites within easy reach of the cottages. From the map above the three easiest to get to are:

7: Llyn Brianne

8: Mynydd Llanllwni

9: Llanerchaeron

Penbryn Beach is another wonderful location for really dark skies to make the most of the stars.
Find out more: Dark Sky Discovery Sites

Check available dates for our cottages here: Dark Sky Holiday Cottages for Couples

Photos 1 & 8 – © Dafydd Wyn Morgan. All other photographs © Coedmor Cottages.