An ideal base for exploring The Teifi Valley, Cardigan Bay and Pembrokeshire.
Local Activities
Days Out Around Stallion Valley Holiday Cottages
A Rainy Day Tour From Henllan, Carmarthenshire, West Wales
There's plenty to see and do around Carmarthenshire whatever the weather. For inspiration, take a look at our 'rainy day tour from Henllan', featuring tourist attractions including the Teifi Valley Railway, Diane Mathias Fine Art Gallery, Henllan Falls, the National Wool Museum and much more.
A Day Out From Lampeter, Ceredigion, West Wales
Enjoy 'a day out from Lampeter' in the beautiful county of Ceredigion. Begin by travelling north via a national nature reserve to explore an ancient monastery and the source of the river Teifi in the Cambrian Mountains. Return through the scenic Ystwyth valley, Tregaron’s Welsh Gold Shop and Red Kite Centre and Llandewi Brefi, home of Dafydd Little Britain’s “only gay in the village”.
Local Activities in West Wales
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. Cei Bach beach Ceredigion is less that 30 mins away and welcomes dogs.
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!
Food & Drink Near Stallion Valley Holiday Cottages
Eating Out
There are lots of cafes in Llandysul including an Italian one.
Llangrannog beach cafe, cakes coffee and ice creams.
Great fish & chips in Newquay & Aberaeron.
The Consti spectacular views from the cliff railway which runs up the Aberystwyth cliffs www.aberystwythcliffrailway.co.uk
La Calabria an excellent local Italian restaurant. www.la-calabria.co.uk
The Daffodil Country Pub & Eating House Penrhiwllan. www.daffodilinn.co.uk
Food
The Honey Farm on the way to New Quay exhibition, shop & tea room worth stopping for. www.thehoneyfarm.co.uk
Pembertons Chocolate Farm, very poular with children and adult chocoholics. www.welshchocolatefarm.com
Llwynhelyg Farm Shop and Welsh food hamper service. www.llwynhelygfarmshop.co.uk
Organic Welsh cheese Caws Cenarth, Cenarth Falls www.cawscenarth.co.uk
Yum Yum Sweets, a traditional sweet shop in Cardigan. www.yumyumsweets.co.uk
Goetre Farm traditional pork & poultry our local butcher. www.goetrefarm.co.uk
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.aeronfoods.co.uk
Places to Visit in West Wales
Places to visit
Llywernog silver mine near Aberystwyth. www.silverminetours.co.uk
The Toy Museum take a stroll down memory lane. www.toymuseumwales.co.uk
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. www.welshchocolatefarm.com
Internal Fire - The Museum of internal combustion Engines, craft shop & snacks. www.internalfire.com
Cenarth, water falls, salmon leap, flour mill & cafe shops
The National Coracle Centre Cenarth. www.coraclemuseum.co.uk
A day at the races, Ffos Las racecourse. www.ffoslasracecourse.com
Arts & Crafts
Our resident artist Julie Baross designs & makes Tiaras & wedding jewelry specially for you. www.juliebarosstiaras.co.uk
2 miles away in Capel Dewi is Rock Mill where our bed Blankets were made.
Aberaeron Craft Centre, kites, candles, cafe etc www.aberaeroncraftcentre.co.uk
Beautiful Travel Wallpapers from Wales www.wallpaperstravel.com
Lots of local antiques shops see Antiques Guide to West Wales. www.walesantiques.co.uk
Sculpture garden & workshop in nearby Rhydlewis www.sculptureheaven.co.uk
Tricia O'Kane photography, cards and calendars of West Wales. www.imagesofnature.co.uk
Moriath Glass jewllery, bowls panels and lots more. Open studio Drefach Felindre. www.moriathglass.co.uk
Cadwcrafts jewlery feturing lampwork glass beads and woven sea, sky & landscapes. www.cadwcrafts.co.uk
Yewturn original woodturning & pyrography. www.yewturn.co.uk
Telynau Teifi - The Harp Centre of Wales, Llandysul www.welsh-harps.com
Caer Sidi Crafts Celtic & Welsh jewellery & giftware. www.celticandwelshgifts.co.uk
Cariad Glass leaded lights & stained glass gifts, Llandysul www.cariadglass.co.uk
Art gallery and coffee shop Cardigan www.pendreart.co.uk
Shopping
Goetre Farm Shop traditional pork & poultry our local butcher. www.goetrefarm.co.uk
Beautiful Travel Wallpapers from Wales www.wallpaperstravel.com
Lots of local antiques shops see Antiques Guide to West Wales. www.walesantiques.co.uk
Reids Linen Warehouse Cillgerran a beautiful range of linens & soft furnishings www.reidslinen.co.uk
ji-binc in Aberaeron womens fashions and tea shop www.ji-binc.com
Jen Jones quilts & blankets in Llanybydder. www.jen-jones.com
David Evans & Sons gift shop Cardigan: welsh gold, collectable glass & ceramics www.davidevansandsons.co.uk
Gardens
The Natinal Botanic Garden of Wales is good day ot with attractions fr all the family rain or shine. www.gardenofwales.org.uk
Aberglasney restored formal gardens. www.aberglasney.org
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.caehirgardens.com
West Wales
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
www.llandysul-ponttyweli.co.uk
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 www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/beaches
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. www.walkcardiganbay.com
Llandysul (our local area) has been awarded Walkers Welcome status. www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/saesneg/walking
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. www.llandysul-ponttyweli.co.uk
Devils Bridge has waterfalls & nature trail
Heritage Sites
Dylan Thomas spent many years locally in Ceredigion and there is guided walk in New Quay. www.dylanthomas.com
National Trust sites in Ceredigion include: Llanerchaeron, near Aberaeron, a restored Welsh gentry estate, house, gardens and farm. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The National Woolen museum at Drefach Felindre is free & even closer in Capel Dewi is Rock Mill a working water powered mill. www.museumwales.ac.uk
Cilgerran castle situated in a pretty village by the Teifi gorge. Pubs & cafes. www.cilgerran.info
Pembroke castle, one of the biggest in Wales, a good day out. www.pembrokecastle.co.uk
Newcastle Emlyn a nice park and ancient castle. www.newcastle-emlyn.com
St Davids Cathedral & The Bishops Palace www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
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, 1 and 2 hour dolphin spotting cruises and 2, 4 and 8 hour fishing trips www.newquayboattrips.co.uk
Dolphin survey boat trips 01545 560 032
A Bay to Remeber adventure wildlife boat trips from Gwbert near Cardigan www.baytoremember.co.uk
Coastal Farm Park farm animals and views of Cardigan Island, seals & dolphins. www.cardiganisland.com
National Wetlands Centre Llanelli
Red kite feeding at Nant Yr Arian
Felinwynt Rainforest Centre, butterflies www.butterflycentre.co.uk
Cardigan Bay Wildlife, The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre in New Quay, West Wales (UK) is a public information, education and research centre dedicated to raising awareness of the marine environment. www.cbmwc.org
West Wales Attractions
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. www.heatherton.co.uk
Oakwood Theme Park, about an hours drive away in Pembrokeshire, has all the fun of a major amusement/theme park. www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk
Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo near Kilgetty In Pembrokeshire gets good reviews by guests with yonger children. www.folly-farm.co.uk
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. www.cardigangolf.co.uk
Cilgwyn Golf Club near Lampeter a challenging well maintained parkland course.
Penrhos Golf & Country Club 18 hole par 72 with driving range. www.penrhosgolf.co.uk
Saron our nearest 9 hole pay and play.
Fishing
Is on your doorstep with fly fishing, in llandysul on The Teifi and lots of local lakes & sea fishing. www.fishing-in-wales.com
Teglan Fisheries, near Lampeter a family run coarse fishery with something to offer everyone. www.teglan.net
Llanarth couse fishery www.llanarthcoarsefishery.co.uk
Fron Farm Fishery. trout and course lakes, Llanrhystud. www.fronfarmholidays.org.uk/fishery
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. www.teifivalleyrailway.com
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. www.rheidolrailway.co.uk
The Aberystwyth Cliff railway is easy way of gaining access to breathtaking views of coast and county. www.aberystwythcliffrailway.co.uk
The Gwili Steam Railway near Carmarhen is standard gauge railway through the beautiful Gwili Valley. www.gwili-railway.co.uk
Water sports
Canoe on Stallion 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. www.llandysul-paddlers.org.uk
Sailing, kayaking, windsurfing in New Quay. www.cardiganbaywatersports.org.uk
White Water Consultancy are suppliers of specialist Canoe, Kayak and Equipment located in Bronwydd www.wwc.co.uk
Cardigan Sports surfing, ocean kayaks, equipment, accessories & clothing. www.baysports.co.uk
Walkin-on-water, West Wales premier surf school. www.walkin-on-water.com
Other outdoor activities
Cenarth Adventure Centre, West Wale's Premier Adventure Centre. Paintballing, Outdoor Laser Combat, Archery, Remote Control Buggies, Creative Cafe, activities for all the family!! www.cenarth-adventure.co.uk
FFynonwen Country Persuits, shooting & fishing near Aberporth. www.claypigeon-roughshooting.co.uk
LLain outdoor activity centre a wide range of activities for all located near Llanarth. www.llain.co.uk
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.woodpark-offroad.com
Guest Book Comments
"We went to Cwm Tydu to see if we could spot the seals and we did.. It's lovely secluded, quiet & peaceful"
"Aberaeron is the jewel in Ceredigions's crown. Easy parking, level walking and wonderful harbourside houses. Friendly locals and plenty of choices for eating."
"Cardigan Island Farm Park- lots of animals to see, which the children loved. Also a great place to see seals."
"Forest outings canoeing £35 per person but well worth the money would do this again when we come back!"
"New Quay beaches lovely rock pools & crabbing off the harbour."
"Llangrannog - very pretty village, 2 beaches. We would highly recommend the Beach hut - very tasty sandwiches. £3.50 to park next to the beach."
"The pub at the bottom of the road is a must. They were friendly and the food was brilliant."
"The Ship Inn Llangrannog, fat chips and freshly caught local crab."
"Caws Cenarth (cheese makers) lovely cheese lots of samples."
"Day trip to lovely cathedral city of St Davids."
"Market town of Narbeth - lovely good upmarket shops."
"Train Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge amazing scenery worth every penny ."
"Gwarcefel Arms, good honest tasty great value food - especially the lamb & steaks."
"Pembertons Chocolate Farm - Llanboidy - great for those chocolates."
"Cei Bach beach worth a trip."
"Curry at the Taj in Llandysul."
"Dolphin watching in New Quay."
"Loved Aberaeron, beautiful harbour town."
"Walking in Hafod (forestry commission is beautiful."
"Dolphin trip on RiB A bay to Remember."
"Sea kayaking, Adventure Beyond."
"Captain's Rendevous New Quay best fish & chips."
"Enjoyable walks Brechfa Forest."
"Pembrey Country Park & Cefn Sidau beach."
"Newcastle Emlyn, walk by the castle & river and a great cappuccino cafe on the high street near the ladies outfitters."
"Pen Bryn, national trust beach and valley walk plus a cafe in the car park."
"Llandysul padlers club night Tuesday 6-8pm great to try out kayaking."
"Dolaucothi Goldmine well worth a visit."
"Devils bridge worth a visit to see the waterfalls and ride the train to Aberystwyth."