What to do at Tylau Cottages ,
Lampeter, Ceredigion
Rural Cottages between the Mountains and the Sea
in West Wales
We are situated in the countryside equi- distance from the coast and the Cambrian Mountains making this a wonderful base to explore this unspoilt part of West Wales . Here are a few ideas of some of the many things to do in the area .
Beaches
Walking
Tourist Attractions
We are in easy access to the West Wales coast and many beautiful Beaches all of each have their own special features.
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LLanrhystud Beach
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Cei Bach Beach ....our favourite at low tide you can walk from here into New Quay and have fish and chips on the harbour and go on a boat trip to see the Dolphins
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Llangrannog Beach
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Aberporth Beach
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Borth Beach longest in Ceredigion, shallow waters, petrified forest sometimes visible at low tide.
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Mwnt Beach National Trust
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Tresaith Beach
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Penbryn Sands
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Local Walks from the property into the Teifi Valley with stunning views.
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The West Wales Coastal Path which is wonderful and has the most amazing views.
Try Llanon Coastal path or Llanrhystud​
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The Cambrian Mountains amazing stunning beautiful walks of all lengths.
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Cors Caron National Wetland Nature Reserve
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Elan Valley Trail
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Aberystwyth Cliff Railway
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Rheidol Railway
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Devil's Bridge
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National Trust Llanerchaeron Estate
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Dolphin Watching in Newquay
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Gold panning at National tRust Dolaucothi Gold Mines
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National Library of Wales
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Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre, Aberystwyth to see red kites also often seen at the small holding
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ruins of the Cistercian monastery of Strata Florida, near Tregaron
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Centre of Alternative Technology at Machynlleth
Markets and Farm Shops
Lovely Towns, Villages
Other Activities
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Lampeter Saturday every 2 weeks
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Aberystwyth Farmer's Market Saturday 2x a month
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Tregaron Riverbank Cafe and Farmshop
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Watson and Pratt Organic Shop and fresh bread in Aberaeron and Lampeter
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Aberaeron harbour town known for its honey icecream, colourful houses
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Lampeter historic university market town with nice shops and cafes inthe Teifi Valley
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Tregaron an ancient market town
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Newcastle Emlyn market town with lovely cafes arts, antiques and cafes
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Aberystwyth coastal town with great shops,nice beach, the university and fantastic places to eat
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Cardigan another nice town
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Fishing in Lampeter at Celtic Lakes
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Canoeing on the River Teife with Heritage Canoes and visit the Welsh Wildlife Centre
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Cardigan Bay Watersports in Newquay do kayaking ,paddleboarding , Windsurfing, Wing Surfing etc
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Coasteering with Cardigan Bay Active
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Body Boarding
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Swimming in the sea or lakes
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Star Gazing from our small holding
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Cycling eg Aberaeron to Llanerchaeron Estate
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Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife centre
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NewQuay Honey Farm Cross Inn
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Fantasy Farm Park Llanrhystud
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Meet the Alpacas at Fort Alpaca, Tregaron
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Horseriding Saddletramps in Lampeter
Artist's Delights
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Jane Beck Welsh Blankets by appointment , Tregaron
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Amgueddfa Rhiannon Museum , Celtic Art in Tregaron
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MOMA Modern Welsh Art ,Machynlleth
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Calico Kates in Lampeter for a vast selection of quilting fabrics
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Creative Cove shop in Lampeter
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Oriel King St Gallery Camarthen
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The Wesh Quilt Centre , Lampeter
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National Wool Museum Llandysul
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Ceredigion Art and Craft Trail
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Honorwood Flocks LLandysul
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Llyn Fanod
River Aeron
Lakes and Rivers
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Lampeter Sainsburys, Watson and Pratt (Organic) and Coop plus bakers, butchers, veg shop , Mulberry Bush health shop and fantastic cafe .Petrol as you come into town. Fresh fish on Fridaysat the cross roads .
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Aberystwyth Tesco Marks and Spencers and Morrisons alongside many health food shops , butchers , post office etc
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Cross Inn local shop and Post office
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Llanrhystud local shop and post office and Texaco (Petrol) has a good small shop
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Llangeitho local shop and cafe
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Tregaron small shops, butchers , post office
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Aberaeron Watson and Pratt, organic food , Costcutter ( with some local produce)and sell Cook quality ready meals . Fresh fishmonger at The Hive by the Harbour.