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Our award-winning

local area

Being close to the harbour town of Aberaeron and the beach town of New Quay - two of West Wales finest holiday locations, we are also close to the stunning Wales coastal path, where dolphins, porpoises and seals are often sited.

Red Kites can be seen often flying overhead with many other different breeds of birds nesting locally. 

We are also proud to be situated amongst some of the most incredible countryside views.

We are also proud to be able to recommend some of the most beautiful, award-winning eateries and drinks establishments that West Wales has to offer.
See below for more info on our wonderful local area...
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Eat, drink...

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Y Seler

Utilising fresh, seasonal and locally sourced produce where possible, the award -winning Y Seler Restaurant has 
two restaurants, two bars, an outdoor terrace and a piano bar, all set over three floors, situated in the heart of Aberaeron town.
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The New Celtic

Serving award-winning fish and chips, The New Celtic always promises good food, in a comfortable, cosy setting with a friendly helpful team.
No need to book, just come along. Group and coach parties are always welcome!
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Ty Glyn

Reopened in 2025, Ty Glyn is the jewel in the crown in Cilliau Aeron - with the 1876 restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner & Sunday lunch.
Also hosting a number of different events you can book through their website. 

...and explore

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Aberaeron

Aberaeron is a charming, colourful Georgian harbour town on the Ceredigion coast of West Wales, known for its picturesque harbour, pastel-painted terraced houses, Regency architecture (especially around Sgwar Alban), maritime history as a 19th-century port, and its popular honey ice cream. Situated at the mouth of the River Aeron, it's a popular tourist spot with independent shops, cafes, beaches, and access to the Wales Coast Path, offering boating and sea-watching opportunities. 
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New Quay

New Quay (Cei Newydd) is a picturesque seaside town in Ceredigion, West Wales, known for its beautiful harbour, sandy beaches, and strong connections to poet Dylan Thomas, who based parts of Under Milk Wood on the town. A popular resort and historic fishing port, it's famous for dolphin-watching boat trips from its harbour, offering chances to see bottlenose dolphins, seals, and seabirds in the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation. The town offers watersports, coastal walks, and a mix of traditional charm with amenities like cafes, pubs, and shop.
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Wales Coastal Path

The Ceredigion Coast Path is a stunning 60-mile section of the Wales Coast Path, tracing the diverse Cardigan Bay shoreline from the Dyfi estuary in the north to Cardigan in the south, offering varied terrain from clifftops to sandy bays, abundant wildlife (especially dolphins and seals), rich history, charming villages like Aberystwyth and New Quay, and connecting to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. It's known for its varied scenery, wildlife, and cultural insights, making it a major attraction for walkers. 
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Boat Trips
 
Boat trips in New Quay, Wales, offer incredible opportunities to see bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic grey seals, and seabirds in Cardigan Bay's Special Area of Conservation.
With operators like Dolphin Spotting Boat Trips, SeaMor and Dolphin Survey providing guided wildlife tours ranging from 1 to 4 hours, focusing on education and close wildlife encounters using stable, purpose-built boats with marine biologists onboard to learn about the ecosystem
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Beaches

Ceredigion's beaches offer stunning, often wild beauty, with sandy stretches, hidden coves, rockpools, and dramatic cliffs along its 60-mile coastline, ideal for wildlife spotting (dolphins!) and walking the Ceredigion Coast Path. Popular spots include sandy bays at Aberporth, Llangrannog, while the sheltered, picturesque Mwnt and Penbryn (with its waterfall and caves) are National Trust gems, featuring diverse landscapes from dunes to rocky platforms with history and wildlife to discover.
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Ceredigion Sea & Bird Life
 
Ceredigion's coastal farms offer fantastic opportunities to see marine life like Atlantic grey seals and bottlenose dolphins in Cardigan Bay, alongside farm animals, with the farm park providing land views of seals breeding in nearby sea caves. 

Ceredigion is a fantastic bird spotting destination, offering diverse habitats from coastal cliffs for seabirds (Gannets, Guillemots, Choughs) to estuaries (Teifi Marshes) for waders, and inland hills for Red Kites.
Let's take a look around the local area...
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