Local Activities
Cardigan Bay's Heritage Coast with Aberaeron and New Quay, sandy beaches, dolphin and seal watching is a short drive away. There are plenty of watersports, canoeing and fishing.
The village pub and restaurant The Gwarcefel Arms is a 5 minute walk away. Canoe on our ponds or walk the footpaths through our grounds.
Ceredigion, Carmarthen & Pembrokeshire have castles, N.T. properties, gardens, forests, mountains, museums, wildlife, dolphins, seals, red kites, farm and theme parks, steam railways, art, craft and food shops.
Day trips from Ceredigion to Pembrokeshire, Saunderfoot, St Davids, Tenby or Aberystwyth.
For the active Ceredigion offers walking, cycling, surfing, golf, quad bikes, shooting, paintball, white water canoeing and fishing.
If you enjoy your food, the local produce, meat, cheese, seafood and wine is excellent. There are lots of good local restaurants inluding The Gwarcefel Arms, at the the end of our drive!
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The local area
Maps: The A-Z of Wales is good general purpose touring map. We are on the Ordance Survey Landranger map Lampeter no 146 and just off the Explorer Map 198 (excellent for the local coast).
Local towns: Llandysul, New Quay, Aberaeron, Lampeter, Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthen, Cardigan & Aberystwyth.
Universities: Lampeter & Aberystwyth
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Useful links
www.llandysul-ponttyweli.co.uk
www.llandysul-wales.co.uk
www.llangrannog.org.uk
www.newcastle-emlyn.com
www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/leisure
www.lamp.ac.uk
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Beaches
Stallion Valley is centrally situated for a wide range of beaches. To the north less than 30 minutes drive away is New Quay, Aberaeron and the Cardigan Bay Heritage Coast. To the west is Aberporth & Cardigan (40 minutes) and the North Pembrokeshire coast. To the South is Carmarthen (30 minutes) gateway to Carmarthen Bay and the South Pembrokeshire coast, Pendine Sands, Tenby & Saundersfoot
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www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/beaches
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Eating out
There are lots of cafes in Llandysul including an Italian one.
The Gwarcefel Arms excellent pub food on our doorstep includes a take away service and pizzas.
Llangrannog beach cafe, cakes coffee and ice creams.
Great fish & chips in Newquay & Aberaeron.
The Consti spectacular views from the Aberystwyth cliffs after ascending on the cliff railway.
La Calabria an excellent local Italian restaurant.
The Daffodil Country Pub & Eating House Penrhiwllan |
www.gwarcefelarms.co.uk
www.aberystwythcliffrailway.co.uk
www.la-calabria.co.uk
www.daffodilinn.co.uk
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Walking
Stallion Valley has a public footpath running through it which leads onto a network of circular walks in the Teifi Valley. The bluebell woods are beautiful. We have walk guides and suggestions.
Llandysul (our local area) has been awarded Walkers Welcome status.
There are spectacular coastal walks along the Ceredigion Coastal Path affording glimpses of dolphins, seals, porpoise and marine birds; through the lush green river valleys of the Teifi, Aeron, Ystwyth and Rheidol; to the heathered uplands and forests of the Cambrian Mountains where red kites and buzzards soar majestically above.
Devils Bridge has waterfalls & nature trail |
www.walkcardiganbay.com
www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/saesneg/walking.
Llandysul walks
www.llandysul-ponttyweli.co.uk
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Heritage Sites
Dylan Thomas spent many years locally in Ceredigion and there is guided walk in New Quay.
National Trust sites in Ceredigion include:-
Llanerchaeron, near Aberaeron, a restored Welsh gentry estate, house, gardens and farm.
The National Woolen museum at Drefach Felindre is free & even closer in Capel Dewi is Rock Mill a working water powered mill.
Cilgerran castle situated in a pretty village by the Teifi gorge. Pubs & cafes.
Pembroke castle, one of the biggest in Wales, a good day out.
Newcatle Emlyn a nice park and ancient castle.
St Davids Cathedral & The Bishops Palace
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www.dylanthomas.com
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
www.museumwales.ac.uk
www.cilgerran.info
www.pembrokecastle.co.uk
www.newcastle-emlyn.com
St Davids www.cadw.wales.gov.uk |
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Places to visit
Llywernog silver mine near Aberystwyth.
The Toy Museum take a stroll down memory lane.
National Trust sites in Ceredigion include:-
Dolaucothi Goldmines Pumsaint an interesting and active day for all ages.
Pembertons Chocolate Farm, very poular with children and adult chocoholics.
Internal FireThe Museum of internal combustion Engines, craft shop & snacks.
Cenarth, water falls, salmon leap, flour mill, cafe shops & coracle centre
The National Coracle Centre Cenarth.
A day at the races, Ffos Las racecourse. |
www.silverminetours.co.uk
www.toymuseumwales.co.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
www.welshchocolatefarm.com
www.internalfire.com
www.visitcenarth.co.uk
www.coracle-centre.co.uk
www.ffoslasracecourse.com
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Arts & Crafts
Our resident artist Julie Baross designs & makes Tiaras & wedding jewelry specially for you.
2 miles away in Capel Dewi is Rock Mill where our bed Blankets were made.
Aberaeron Craft Centre, kites, candles, cafe etc
Beautiful Travel Wallpapers from Wales
Lots of local antiques shops see Antiques Guide to West Wales.
Sculpture garden & workshop in nearby Rhydlewis
Tricia O'Kane photography, cards and calendars of West Wales.
Moriath Glass jewllery, bowls panels and lots more. Open studio Drefach Felindre.
Cadwcrafts jewlery feturing lampwork glass beads and woven sea, sky & landscapes.
Yewturn original woodturning & pyrography.
Telynau Teifi - The Harp Centre of Wales, Llandysul
Caer Sidi Crafts Celtic & Welsh jewellery & giftware.
Cariad Glass leaded lights & stained glass gifts, Llandysul
Art gallery and coffee shop Cardigan |
www.juliebarosstiaras.com
www.aberaeroncraftcentre.co.uk
www.wallpaperstravel.com
www.walesantiques.co.uk
www.sculptureheaven.co.uk
www.imagesofnature.co.uk
www.moriathglass.co.uk
www.cadwcrafts.co.uk
www.yewturn.co.uk
www.welsh-harps.com
www.celticandwelshgifts.co.uk
www.cariadglass.co.uk
www.pendreart.co.uk
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Shopping
Beautiful Travel Wallpapers from Wales
Lots of local antiques shops see Antiques Guide to West Wales.
Reids Linen Warehouse Cillgerran
a beautiful range of linens & soft furnishings
ji-binc in Aberaeron womens fashions and tea shop
Jen Jones quilts & blankets in Llanybydder.
David Evans & Sons gift shop Cardigan: welsh gold, collectable glass & ceramics |
www.wallpaperstravel.com
www.walesantiques.co.uk
www.reidslinen.co.uk
www.ji-binc.com
www.jen-jones.com
www.davidevansandsons.co.uk
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Fun Parks
Heatherton pay as you play world of activities about an hours drive away near Tenby :- rope walks, karting, golf, fishing ;ots of family fun.
Oakwood Theme Park, about an hours drive away in Pembrokeshire, has all the fun of a major amusement/theme park.
Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo near Kilgetty In Pembrokeshire gets good reviews by guests with yonger children. |
www.heatherton.co.uk
www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk
www.folly-farm.co.uk |
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Gardens
The Natinal Botanic Garden of Wales is good day ot with attractions fr all the family rain or shine.
Aberglasney restored formal gardens.
Cae Hir gardens an RHS Partner Garden, open daily from Easter - October 10am-5pm, with tea room and a fabulous plants for sale area. |
www.gardenofwales.org.uk
www.aberglasney.org
www.caehirgardens.com |
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Wildlife
Red Kites & buzzards fly over Stallion Valley and a host of birds flock to our feeders and ponds.
Many of our guests have reported seal & dolphin sitings from Mwnt national trust beach.
Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre dolphin education & research in New Quay.
New Quay Boat Trips
Dolphin survey boat trips 01 545 560 032
A Bay to Remeber adventure wildlife boat trips from Gwbert near Cardigan
Caostal Farm Park farm animals and views of Cardigan Island, seals & dolphins.
National Wetlands Centre Llanelli
Red kite feeding at Nant Yr Arian
Felinwynt Rainforest Centre, butterflies |
Cardigan Bay Wildlife www.cbmwc.org
www.newquayboattrips.co.uk
www.baytoremember.co.uk
www.cardiganisland.com
Wildfowl Wetlands Trust www.wwt.org.uk
www.butterflycentre.co.uk |
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Golf
There are lots courses for all abilities including:-
Cwmrhydneuadd a challenging narrow 9 holes course with lots of water!
Cardigan Golf Club, an 18 hole par 72 couse with stunning coasal views.
Cilgwyn Golf Club near Lampeter a challenging well maintained parkland course.
Penrhos Golf & Country Club 18 hole par 72 with driving range.
Saron our nearest 9 hole pay and play. |
www.cardigangolf.co.uk
www.penrhosgolf.co.uk |
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Railways
Stallion valley is well placed to visit a wide range of tourist railways.
The most local is The Teifi Valley Railway at Henllan, Carmarthenshire.
Vale of Rheiddol from Aberystwyth to Devils Bribge iis a highly recommended day out. Combine a trip a mini bus tour of the beauty and history of the Cambrian Mountains.
The Aberystwyth Cliff railway is easy way of gaining access to breathtaking views of coast and county.
The Gwili Steam Railway near Carmarhen is standard gauge railway through the beautiful Gwili Valley. |
www.teifivalleyrailway.com
www.rheidolrailway.co.uk
www.aberystwythcliffrailway.co.uk
www.gwili-railway.co.uk |
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Food
Thr Honey Farm on the way to New Quay exhibition, shop & tea room worth stopping for.
Pembertons Chocolate Farm, very poular with children and adult chocoholics.
Llwynhelyg Farm Shop and Welsh food hamper service .
Organic Welsh cheese Caws Cenarth, Cenarth Falls
Yum Yum Sweets, a traditional sweet shop in Cardigan.
Goetre Farm traditional pork & poultry our local butcher.
Aeron foods in Aberaeron, a wide range of scrumptious Welsh Foods, from Cheeses, Chocolates & Waffles, Preserves and Chutneys, to Welsh Beer, Spirits and Wines |
www.thehoneyfarm.co.uk
www.welshchocolatefarm.com
www.llwynhelygfarmshop.co.uk
www.cawscenarth.co.uk
www.yumyumsweets.co.uk
www.goetrefarm.co.uk
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Fishing
Is on your doorstep with fly fishing, in llandysul on The Teifi and lots of local lakes & sea fishing.
Teglan Fisheries, near Lampeter a family run coarse fishery with something to offer everyone.
Llanarth couse fishery
Fron Farm Fishery. trout and course lakes, Llanrhystud.
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www.fishing-in-wales.com
www.teglan.net
www.llanarthcoarsefishery.co.uk
fronfarmholidays.org.uk/fishery
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Water sports
Canoe on Stasllion Valley's own ponds water levels permitting.
White water kayaking on The Teifi at Llandysul Paddlers who also have a caoeing lake and offer other adventures.
Sailing, kayaking, windsurfing in New Quay.
White Water Consultancy are suppliers of specialist Canoe, Kayak and Equipment located in Bronwydd
Cargigan Sports surfing, ocean kayaks, equipment, accessories & clothing.
Walkin-on-water, West Wales premier surf school.
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www.llandysul-paddlers.org.uk
www.cardiganbaywatersports.org.uk
www.wwc.co.uk
www.baysports.co.uk
walkin-on-water.com
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Other outdoor activities
Cenarth Adventure. West Wale's Premier Adventure Centre. Paintballing, Outdoor Laser Combat, Archery, Remote Control Buggies, Creative Cafe, activities for all the family!!
FFynonwen Country Persuits, shooting & fishing near Aberporth.
All Terrain adventure activity, quad bikes, skate boards, archery and 4x4 driving.
LLain outdoor activity centre a wide range of activities for all located near Llanarth.
Walking and mountain biking at Nant yr Arian forest.
Wood Park Off-road 4x4 driver training set in the demanding woodland terrain of Wales. |
www.cenarth-adventure.co.uk
www.claypigeon-roughshooting.co.uk
www.llain.co.uk
www.woodpark-offroad.com
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