Just a stone's throw away from the charming harbour, delightful eateries and brightly painted houses of Aberaeron lies this stunningly stylish holiday cottage with private hot tub, wood-fired pizza oven and cosy log burner. Rhyd y Fen has been tastefully furnished throughout, boasting a bright and open living/dining area, modern galley kitchen, two comfortable bedrooms with Smart TVs and a large shower room with double width shower. Relax and unwind in the beautifully planted enclosed garden and enjoy a luxurious long soak in the private hot tub. Cook up a feast in the outdoor kitchen area with the choice between a gas & charcoal BBQ or wood-fired pizza oven, and be sure to sample the home-grown herb garden and seasonal cherries trees!
The colourful Georgian town of Aberaeron is brimming with a brilliant array of independent stores selling everything from local produce, artisan bread and freshly caught fish to tasteful clothing and gifts. You can also find a lovely local craft centre, art galleries, two children's parks and a wonderfully scenic walk along the River Aeron and Wales Coastal Path. There are some excellent local restaurants that are well worth the visit, including The Cellar which benefits from a picturesque view of the harbour. For some memorable trips out, visit New Quay and join one of the regular boat trips out across Cardigan Bay, spotting local wildlife and bottlenose dolphins, or if you're into history, there's the spectacular and unaltered Llanerchaeron estate nearby, with it's Georgian villa, farmyard, walled garden and lake.
Ground Floor
- Entrance hall with coat hooks for storage.
- Kitchen: Modern galley kitchen with induction hob, large professional extractor hood, electric fan oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee percolator, slow cooker, double sink with spray head tap, full size dishwasher, waffle maker, kettle, toaster and stand mixer. Breakfast bar with two stools.
- Living/Dining Area: Bright and open plan social space with comfy L-shaped sofa bed, log burner, Smart TV, 2 armchairs, dining table and chairs to seat 6, 2 padded window seats, a bookshelf and 2 footstools. Tastefully furnished and decorated with items of local interest. Cosy sheepskin throws and comfy cushions, along with books and local maps make this a home from home.
- Shower Room: Large electric walk-in shower with fully opening double doors, WC, wash basin, bluetooth speaker mirror with light and shaver socket/electric toothbrush charger.
- Utility Cupboard: Shelved laundry cupboard with washing machine, drying rack, laundry basket and cleaning equipment.
Upstairs
- Bedroom 1: King bedroom with bedside cabinets, dressing table with chair, wall-mounted Smart TV, clothes rails with storage shelf, full-length mirror, window seat and under-bed storage.
- Bedroom 2: Double bedroom with bedside shelves, dressing table with chair and mirror, Smart TV, clothes rail, storage rack and under-bed storage.
- Cloakroom: WC, wash basin and mirror.
Garden
- Private Enclosed Garden: Small lawned area with gravel paths bordered by pretty plants, fixed wooden seating area with wooden table and lockable gates to rear.
- Hot tub: Covered area with hot tub, bluetooth speakers and festoon lighting.
- Outdoor Kitchen Area: Gas & charcoal BBQ, wood-fired pizza oven (including enough logs to get you started), pizza stone & peel and worktop space. Herb garden with fresh rosemary, bay leaves, tarragon, lemon thyme and silver thyme. Overhanging cherry trees provide fruit when in season, unless the friendly robin gets to them first!
- Other: Outdoor tap, retractable washing line and small storage shed also available.
Additional Information
- Heating and electricity: Included. Initial supply of logs provided for wood burner.
- Bed linen, hand and bath towels: Provided. Beach towels not provided. Bedding for sofa bed also available on request.
- Travel cot, high-chair and stair-gate: Available on request. Please bring your own cot linen.
- Wheelchair Access: Low threshold/wide doors throughout the ground floor and walk-in shower room. No steps into property and garden accessible.
- Welcome pack includes: Tea, coffee, milk, sugar, lemon curd/similar, local bread, eggs, butter, fizz/wine and dog treats (if applicable).
- Hairdryers: 2 provided.
- Pets: 1 dog welcome. Additional charges apply. Dog bowls & small dog bed available. Small dog flap in back door. Dogs not allowed upstairs, on sofa or beds.
- No smoking inside the property please.
- Parking: No parking available at the property but there are free on-street parking spaces available on most nearby streets.
- Aberaeron's harbour - temporary essential works taking place at the harbour.