Sunday Times Top 100 UK Cottages - "Just 150 yards from this simple fisherman's cottage is a shingle beach. Nobody goes there, because there are sandy ones nearby, so you'll more or less have it to yourself for sunset walks. There are only three rooms, but the airy open-plan kitchen-cum-sitting room is big enough for long mornings in front of the papers, as well as leisurely suppers, and is warmed by an open fire."
Awel For is a charming little fisherman's cottage on the Cardigan Bay coast near Aberaeron. On a dead-end road, just 150 yards from the sea, the cottage sits virtually in the shadow of the historic church. Cute and romantic, you can come home to an open-log fire and roll-top bath. Immaculately kept inside and out, the chief delight is the little-used beach. Being shingle the tourists spurn it in favour of nearby sandy beaches - which means that you'll often find you get the whole beach just to yourselves.
Bwthyn pysgotwr bach braf ar lan môr bae Ceredigion yw Awel For. Mae’r bwthyn ar ffordd ben-gaead, dim ond 150 llath o'r môr, fwy neu lai yng nghysgod Eglwys hanesyddol. Mae’n hardd a rhamantus, a gallwch ddod adref i dân agored a bath hen ffasiwn. Caiff ei gadw i’r safon uchaf y tu mewn a’r tu allan, a’r perl yw'r traeth tawel. Gan mai traeth graean ydyw mae’n well gan dwristiaid fynd i draethau tywod cyfagos - sy'n golygu y byddwch chi'n aml yn cael y traeth cyfan i chi'ch hun.
Features
Accessibility
- Ground floor bedroom
Activites
- Hot tub
Bathroom Features
- Bath
Family Friendly
- Young children welcome
- High chair
- Travel cot
Heating
- Open fire / woodburner
Location
- Beach (within walking distance)
- Coastal location - within 5 miles of the sea
- Pub nearby (walkable)
- Accessible without your own car
Media & Technology
- Television
- Wifi broadband internet
Bed Layout
- Double bed
In Detail
Property Features:
- Heating and Internet: Centrally-heated throughout with WiFi broadband internet.
- Entrance Lobby: Small lobby with doors leading left to the bedroom and right to Cegin Fawr.
- Cegin Fawr:
- Main room open to the rafters.
- Sash windows at the front and side, small window at the rear.
- Open-plan living space including kitchen, lounge with TV, and dining areas.
- Kitchen:
- Simple country style with Belfast sink, solid wood counters.
- Equipped with a fridge and microwave (no freezer, but fridge has an ice compartment).
- Includes a cafetière.
- Dining Area:
- Table and chairs for four.
- Double Bedroom:
- Sash window at the front.
- Bathroom off to the rear.
- Bathroom:
- Roll-top double-ended bath.
- Modern shower cubicle with power shower.
- Note: If more than two guests stay, the bathroom is off the main bedroom. Not recommended for four adults.
- Outside:
- Small seating area with bench at the front inside the stone wall.
- Very small enclosed garden at the rear with decking and hot tub.
- Lane to the rear runs alongside the river down to the beach.
- Parking:
- One car parking on a patch of land 20m down the lane, belonging to the cottage.
- Further free parking available near the church, which may suit better.
- Additional Amenities:
- Travel cot and high chair available on request.
- Guests to bring their own cot bedding.
Good to know
- Check in at : 16:00
- Check out by: 10:00
- Up to 2
- 7 nights from £654 (based on 2 staying)
- Pets - Welcome (maximum: 2 dogs)
- Location
- Restored in conjunction with UTT at Llanon, Ceredigion, West Wales
- Nearby
- Llansantffraed - small hamlet Llanon - just a short walk - pubs , fish & chips, butche... Read more
- Infants - Welcome + Cot & high chair available
- Children - Welcome
- We do not recommend this cottage for more than 2 adults as the bathroom is off the main bedroom.
Bed Layout
- Double bed
- Llansantffraed - small hamlet
- Llanon - just a short walk - pubs , fish & chips, butchers.
- Local cottage museum. Ancient church - short walk
- Aberystwyth - University town, shops, cafes, museum - 11 miles
- Llanrhystud - golf , beach , video shows village - 2 miles
- Aberaeron - pretty harbour town, seafood restaurants - 5 miles
- NT Llanerchaeron estate - 7.5 miles
Reviews
Rebecca B,
2026
A bijou coastal hideaway in the form of a fisherman's cottage. Delightfully restored. It has a compact footprint. The location is perfect for coastal walks with the dog. Having direct, easy access to both the beach and the rugged coastal paths made exploring effortless. The local village atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with friendly neighbours. There is a pub and chip shop that can be reached on foot. The parking space would be challenging for those with a big vehicle.
Bethan U,
2026
Super peaceful cottage in a lovely location. Very comfortable place to stay and easy to get to lots of interesting places.
Neil T,
2026
We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary here. Loved the cottage as it had everything we needed. Hot was easy to use and readily available. The beach is a 2 min walk away and perfect for an evening bbq. Plenty of walks in the area as the cottage is on the coast path. Buses run regularly for exploring the wider area. In all, a perfect stay.
chrissie C,
2026
Cottage and surrounding area suited us very well for our mini break
Clare L,
2026
Quaint little cottage ideal for windswept walks and deep rest.
Ellie B,
2026
A sweet little cosy cottage, with a lovely hot tub. Close to coastal path and coast road. Quiet and peaceful location. The parking is difficult for large vehicles, but we parked at the nearby church (although a sign prohibits this).It’s available for three but it would be difficult to share the bathroom, perfect for two and it definitely has a romantic feel to it.
Maxine C,
2025
We had a super week at Awel For. It is a little gem of a cottage in the perfect location for exploring the local area on foot, by car or bus. We enjoyed the coastal walk to Aberaeron and the Llanrhystud circular walk, the nearby National Trust property and our day in Aberystwyth. The cottage is simply furnished but the decor is a little tired and in need of some TLC.
Janet R,
2025
Beautiful area and a well presented property to ensure a relaxing break.
Anthea C,
2025
We had a great holiday at this lovely cosy cottage. It was well equipped and very warm and comfortable. It was lovely sitting outside at the back listening to the running water and being so close to a practically desrerted beach. The hot tub was a welcome bonus after a long day walking on the Welsh coastal path. We had wonderful weather and went out every day. We particularly liked Llanngrannog and its wonderful Patio Cafe and pub right on the beach. A return visit to the area is a must.
Nearby Properties
Tŷ Rownd
San Remo
Haulfan
Subscribe Now
Get exclusive special offers and promotions delivered directly to you by email
