Bwthyn Barri self catering Holiday Cottage, New Quay, Cardigan, Wales, UK, GB

The cottage is 400 yards from the A487 Cardigan to Aberystwyth road near to the village of Sarnau. There is an award winning farm shop at the junction with the main road for fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy products. There is a bakery in Sarnau, which is one mile away. The nearest supermarkets are in Cardigan (Tesco and Somerfield, 9 miles) and there is also a good range of shops in Newcastle Emlyn (9 miles). There are convenience stores at the garages in Tanygroes (2 miles) and Brynhoffnant (2 miles).

There are a number of pubs and restaurants nearby, including Italian, Indian and Thai, as well as those offering traditional Welsh dishes and local produce. The closest restaurant is within walking distance with a wider selection at Cardigan, Newcastle Emlyn, Aberporth (4 miles) and New Quay (11 miles). The nearest pub is The Ship at Tresaith (2 miles), with stunning views across Cardigan Bay.

Coast & Beaches

The Ceredigion Marine Heritage Coast was established in recognition of the unspoilt nature of the coastline and its wildlife and was the first area in Britain to achieve this designation.

In the immediate area there are several Blue Flag beaches, remote sandy coves and small fishing villages, all nestling amidst the stunning Cardigan Bay coastline. Much of the coastal area is owned and managed by the National Trust.

Walking & Cycling

The Ceredigion Coast Path takes in spectacular cliff-top views, seaside villages and remote sandy coves and is the ideal way to view the breathtaking scenery and rare wildlife of the Ceredigion Marine Heritage Coast. The 550 and "Cardi Bach" buses connect with various points along the route.

The Teifi and Aeron valleys also offer many miles of beautiful walks along the riverbanks.

Walking the Ceredigion Coast Path

Wildlife

Cardigan Bay is designated a Special Area of Conservation and is home to bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoise, grey seals and a variety of sea birds. To learn more about these animals visit the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre at New Quay and take a dolphin-spotting boat trip from New Quay pier.

Further Afield

Bwthyn Barri is ideally located to explore mid and west Wales and for day trips to:

The bustling university town and seaside resort of Aberystwyth, home to the National Library and narrow gauge railway to Devil’s Bridge
Strata Florida Abbey
The Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth
The National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne

St Davids Cathedral

	The Surrounding Area In the cottage there is a large selection of brochures and information on the local area and its attractions. Please ask if you need any more information, directions or advice. There are also Tourist Information Centres at Cardigan, New Quay (seasonal) and Aberaeron.
	Shopping & Eating The cottage is 400 yards from the A487 Cardigan to Aberystwyth road near to the village of Sarnau. There is an award winning farm shop at the junction with the main road for fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy products. There is a bakery in Sarnau, which is one mile away. The nearest supermarkets are in Cardigan (Tesco and Somerfield, 9 miles) and there is also a good range of shops in Newcastle Emlyn (9 miles). There are convenience stores at the garages in Tanygroes (2 miles) and Brynhoffnant (2 miles). There are a number of pubs and restaurants nearby, including Italian, Indian and Thai, as well as those offering traditional Welsh dishes and local produce. The closest restaurant is within walking distance with a wider selection at Cardigan, Newcastle Emlyn, Aberporth (4 miles) and New Quay (11 miles). The nearest pub is The Ship at Tresaith (2 miles), with stunning views across Cardigan Bay.
	Coast & Beaches The Ceredigion Marine Heritage Coast was established in recognition of the unspoilt nature of the coastline and its wildlife and was the first area in Britain to achieve this designation. In the immediate area there are several Blue Flag beaches, remote sandy coves and small fishing villages, all nestling amidst the stunning Cardigan Bay coastline. Much of the coastal area is owned and managed by the National Trust.	Ceredigion Marine Heritage Coast
	Mwnt Beach	Ceredigion Marine Heritage Coast
	Tresaith Beach	The nearest beach to Bwthyn Barri is at Tresaith, less than 2 miles away. With a safe, sandy beach ideal for water sports along with a great local pub, all needs are catered for. Lifeguards are present throughout the summer. Tresaith is flanked by the unspoilt bay of Aberporth to the south and the long sands of Penbryn to the north. Other nearby beaches worth a visit include Mwnt, Llangrannog and New Quay.
	Traethgwyn, New Quay	Sailing at Tresaith
	Walking & Cycling The Ceredigion Coast Path takes in spectacular cliff-top views, seaside villages and remote sandy coves and is the ideal way to view the breathtaking scenery and rare wildlife of the Ceredigion Marine Heritage Coast. The 550 and "Cardi Bach" buses connect with various points along the route. The Teifi and Aeron valleys also offer many miles of beautiful walks along the riverbanks. Walking the Ceredigion Coast Path	View of Cardigan Bay from the Ceredigion Coast Path The quiet country lanes are ideal for cycling and details of cycle routes and maps are available from Tourist Information Centres.
	Wildlife Cardigan Bay is designated a Special Area of Conservation and is home to bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoise, grey seals and a variety of sea birds. To learn more about these animals visit the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre at New Quay and take a dolphin-spotting boat trip from New Quay pier. The Welsh Wildlife Centre stands within the Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve on the banks of the River Teifi at Cilgerran.	Ceredigion Coast Path near Cwmtydu
	Llangrannog and Ynys Lochtyn	The reserve is home to large numbers of wildfowl, notably teal, wigeon and mallard, as well as mink, otters and red deer. Further inland the Red Kite is a common sight. Until very recently on the brink of extinction, Mid Wales is a stronghold for this beautiful bird of prey. To guarantee a sighting, visit the Pont Einon Feeding Station at the Cors Caron Nature Reserve near Tregaron.
	Places to Visit & Local Activities The nearest town is Cardigan with its picturesque townscape and a wide range of traditional shops, pubs and restaurants offering local produce. Inland from Cardigan the scenic Teifi Valley offers excellent salmon and sea trout fishing as well as attractions such as the Teifi Valley Railway, the National Wool Museum and woollen mills of Drefach Felindre, the National Coracle Centre and falls at Cenarth and the impressive Cilgerran	Cilgerran Castle Mwnt Church, near Cardigan
	Newcastle Emlyn Castle	Newcastle Emlyn is a bustling market town in the Teifi Valley. Although the castle is in ruins, the town is lively and attractive and its people welcoming.
	Llangrannog is a charming seaside village only 3 miles away. As well as a beautiful beach, Llangrannog also offers a dry skiing and snowboarding centre.	Carreg Bica, Llangrannog
	New Quay Harbour in Winter New Quay from the Ceredigion Coast Path	Some 10 miles up the coast, New Quay is a picturesque seaside town with shops, pubs and restaurants. It has excellent beaches and a water sports centre offering sailing, windsurfing and kayaking. Dylan Thomas spent part of his life here and the Dylan Thomas Trail takes visitors to the places frequented by Thomas and believed to have inspired Under Milk Wood. New Quay Beach and Harbour
	Further north, Aberaeron is a charming Georgian harbour town with elegant painted houses. Inland from Aberaeron is the scenic Aeron Valley and the Llanerchaeron National Trust estate.	Aberaeron Harbour
	Further Afield Bwthyn Barri is ideally located to explore mid and west Wales and for day trips to: The bustling university town and seaside resort of Aberystwyth, home to the National Library and narrow gauge railway to Devil’s Bridge Strata Florida Abbey The Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth The National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne St Davids Cathedral	The National Botanic Garden of Wales St Davids, the smallest city in the UK, with its unique cathedral The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Oakwood Theme Park



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