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Ceilwart Cottage, Llanaber

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4.3
out of 5
Sleeps up to 6
Bedrooms: 3

Ceilwart Cottage is a stone barn conversion in Llanaber on the Cardigan Bay coast in North Wales. Fully insulated with Welsh sheep's wool and triple-glazed windows, this carbon neutral property sits in an elevated hillside position with sea views from every window. It sleeps six across three bedrooms over two floors.

You're one mile from Barmouth and its Blue Flag sandy beach. Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) is on your doorstep for walking and mountain biking. Paddle boards, kayaks and surfboards are available to hire nearby.

 

About Ceilwart Cottage

Ceilwart Cottage is a stone barn conversion in Llanaber on the Cardigan Bay coast in North Wales. Fully insulated with Welsh sheep's wool and triple-glazed windows, this carbon neutral property sits in an elevated hillside position with sea views from every window. It sleeps six across three bedrooms over two floors.

You're one mile from Barmouth and its Blue Flag sandy beach. Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) is on your doorstep for walking and mountain biking. Paddle boards, kayaks and surfboards are available to hire nearby. The elevated position means outstanding sunsets over Cardigan Bay that guests consistently rave about.

Three bedrooms sleep six: a ground-floor double with en-suite shower room, a first-floor double with Juliet balcony and a first-floor twin. Two separate sitting rooms give everyone space. The large garden room has a huge table and bi-folding doors that open fully to the outside. The kitchen features an electric Aga range cooker and American-style fridge freezer.

Harlech Castle is 8 miles away (15 mins). Barmouth Harbour and the Mawddach Trail are under 2 miles. Eryri National Park trails start nearby. Barmouth Bridge is walkable from the property.

Ceilwart Cottage suits families and groups of six who want space, sea views and easy access to the best of coastal North Wales.

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Need To Know

What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Ceilwart Cottage

Cardigan Bay Views

Every window frames a sea view. Guests repeatedly describe the sunsets over Cardigan Bay as the highlight of their stay.

Two Separate Sitting Rooms

Two lounges mean families and groups have their own space. One has an inglenook with electric fire and Freesat TV.

Bi-Fold Garden Room

The large sun room has a huge dining table and bi-folding doors that open wide to bring the outside in on sunny days.

Electric Aga Range Cooker

The kitchen has a full electric Aga range cooker. An Aga guide is provided and guests say it's simple and enjoyable to use.

Eco Credentials

Carbon neutral with Welsh sheep's wool insulation and triple glazing. Fuel and power are included in the rental price.

First-Floor Sun Terrace

A first-floor terrace with furniture and a spiral staircase to the garden gives you a brilliant outdoor spot to watch the sunset.

Getting To Ceilwart Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Ceilwart Cottage by car, take the A496 coastal road through Llanaber heading north from Barmouth. The road to the cottage passes through a field with two gates which must be opened and closed on entering and leaving. The access drive is steep so a smaller car is an advantage. Off-road parking for up to four cars is available on site.

By Train

Barmouth railway station is approximately 1 mile from the property and is served by the Cambrian Coast Line running between Machynlleth and Pwllheli. From the station it is a short taxi ride or uphill walk to the cottage.

Off-road parking for up to 4 cars on site
Barmouth station (approx. 1 mile)
Accessible via the A496 coastal road, Llanaber, LL42 1YS

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Sailors' Institute
Distance: 1.6 miles (5 min drive)
LL42 1ET
Cae Fadog
Distance: 1.6 miles (6 min drive)
LL42 1BL
Castell Harlech
Distance: 9.7 miles (22 min drive)
LL46 2YH
Wales Coast Path (Meirionnydd)
Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)
Wern Mynach Nature Reserve
Distance: 0.8 miles (3 min drive)
LL42 1AP
Y Llethr
Distance: 9.2 miles (29 min drive)
Spar
Distance: 1.3 miles (4 min drive)
LL42 1PD
Ruskins
Distance: 1.2 miles (4 min drive)
LL42 1AE
Roberts Bros
Distance: 11.2 miles (21 min drive)
LL40 1PY
Llanaber Station
Distance: 0.9 miles (3 min drive)
LL42 1AZ
Barmouth Station
Distance: 1.3 miles (5 min drive)
LL42 1LU
Barmouth Ferry
Distance: 1.6 miles (6 min drive)
LL42 1HB
Sailors' Institute
Distance: 1.6 miles (5 min drive)
LL42 1ET
Cae Fadog
Distance: 1.6 miles (6 min drive)
LL42 1BL
Castell Harlech
Distance: 9.7 miles (22 min drive)
LL46 2YH
Wales Coast Path (Meirionnydd)
Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)
Wern Mynach Nature Reserve
Distance: 0.8 miles (3 min drive)
LL42 1AP
Y Llethr
Distance: 9.2 miles (29 min drive)
Spar
Distance: 1.3 miles (4 min drive)
LL42 1PD
Ruskins
Distance: 1.2 miles (4 min drive)
LL42 1AE
Roberts Bros
Distance: 11.2 miles (21 min drive)
LL40 1PY
Llanaber Station
Distance: 0.9 miles (3 min drive)
LL42 1AZ
Barmouth Station
Distance: 1.3 miles (5 min drive)
LL42 1LU
Barmouth Ferry
Distance: 1.6 miles (6 min drive)
LL42 1HB

Is Ceilwart Cottage Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Kids love walking through the sheep fields to reach the cottage. Barmouth's Blue Flag sandy beach is just 1 mile away. Kayak and paddle board hire is available nearby. The terraced garden has space to play and the cot and highchair are available on request. Harlech Castle is 8 miles away.
Pet Friendly
Ceilwart Cottage does not accept pets. The property sits next to a working sheep field. If you're travelling with a pet you will need to find an alternative property in the Barmouth or Cardigan Bay area.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Ceilwart Cottage

The Last Inn, Barmouth

Located 1 mile (approx. 5 mins) from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL42 1EF

Bistro Bermo, Barmouth

Located 1 mile (approx. 5 mins) from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL42 1DW

The Tal-y-Don Hotel Bar & Restaurant, Barmouth

Located 1 mile (approx. 5 mins) from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL42 1HB

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Ceilwart Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Ceilwart Cottage does not have a hot tub. However the first-floor sun terrace and Juliet balcony offer outstanding views of Cardigan Bay which guests find equally rewarding in the evenings.
Is Ceilwart Cottage pet friendly?
No, this property does not accept pets. If you're travelling with animals you'll need to look for an alternative property in the area.
How many people does the cottage sleep?
The cottage sleeps six across three bedrooms. There is a ground-floor double with en-suite, a first-floor double with Juliet balcony and a first-floor twin room.
Is the access road difficult?
Yes, the access drive is steep and the road to the cottage passes through a field with two gates that must be opened and closed. Parking and turning space is limited so a smaller car is an advantage.
Is there parking at the property?
There is off-road parking for up to three or four cars on site. There is also lower parking available for two cars if needed.
Is there WiFi at the cottage?
Yes, broadband WiFi is available and guests describe it as good. Note that mobile network coverage is limited for a mile or two around the property so WiFi is your main connection.
Can I charge my electric vehicle?
Yes, outside electric car charging is available via a 13AMP power cable. You must bring your own charging cable as one is not provided at the property.
Is the cottage suitable for elderly guests or those with limited mobility?
The cottage has steep access, internal steps, low doorways and beams throughout. The garden also has steps and terraces. Guests with limited mobility should consider this carefully before booking.

Ceilwart Cottage Reviews

Prodeepta
Great location, comfortable cottage and lovely garden. .Loved the place.
Catherine
We had a lovely stay it was wonderful to watch the sunset from the balcony, to be able to walk to the beach, and to eat in the dining area with the bifold doors wide open to the sunshine. Stunning views, comfortable cottage, nice to have two sitting rooms and everything that we needed. Highchair and cot very useful, thank you.
An amazing house in the perfect location. On this particular occasion it was let down by the general state of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining area. It was a shame to discover dust on a lot of the kitchen surfaces and food debris on cutlery, plates and the tablecloth. The previous guests had left a similar message in the guest book, so not a unique occurrence. Other than this small easilyrectified issue, it was the perfect location to explore this area of Wales with stunning views of the sea and coastline.
Property has outstanding views. We found we didn't love Barmouth itself due how difficult it is to get around in the town by car and it was a bit too far for us to walk there from the cottage. Fortunately the cottage was lovely so we spent a lot of time just being lazy.
Yvonne
Excellent house and postion
Liked the cottage. Very cozy. Property owner very friendly and helpful. Only problem I had was the aga, but that was down to user error.
Lesley
We love this property, quiet with great views, warm, comfortable and has everything we needed. The owner is lovely very helpful and friendly, this was our 3rd visit and we definitely plan to return next year.
Completely blown away by the view of Cardigan Bay from our beautiful cottage. We had to cancel our visit to Ceilwartt cottage two years ago through ill health so delighted to finally get to visit this wonderful location.
Quiet and nice. It was a perfekt place vor relaxing and also for some activities.
Beautiful setting and enhanced when the weather was nice enough to have the bi fold doors open. Everything that a self catering holiday needed. We didnt actually cook in but everything available. We had a slight issue with hot water probably self inflicted but despite it being late the maintenance lady responded and it was easily solved. The description does say about the steepness of the lane up to the property but seeing is believing so need to be aware for elderly. Hence the beautiful view!! We met the owner and she was extremely friendly. The exit onto the main road could possibly be enhanced with the aid of a mirror. All in all an excellent week in the beautiful welsh countryside.
Richard
We had a superb stay at Ceilwart Cottage and trekking through the sheep fields each day in and out only added to the experience, the kids loved it! We really enjoyed how much it felt like home from home after a long day out and about, so relaxing! The only thing wed say is that we thought the log burner was a real one not electric but perhaps we misread this. Would highly recommend!
Prabhakaran
The cottage is located high up on the hills and it had a fantastic view of the Cardigan Bay. We enjoyed the sunset on the first day from the balcony. There is no mobile network for a mile or two around that area I don't think the owner can do anything about it. However, the cottage has got good Broadband connectivity, so we were able to get in touch with our friends and family through FaceTime or WhatsApp. Thanks a lot to Eileen, the Owner for gives us some teabags one of things we forgot to pack and for letting us charge our electric car. I would recommend this cottage if you are planning on visiting Barmouth.
Lesley
Our second visit, this is a lovely warm house, we were very grateful for the early check in. We found we had everything we needed, plenty of space for our age group 24 to 92. Owner Elaine went to great lengths to help with smart TV issue. I'm sure we will be back.
The cottage is located in a very beautiful area and the views from it, over the bay are fantastic, especially in the evening. We enjoyed exploring the town of Barmouth and the many local attractions. Unfortunately, we found upon arrival a lot of cobwebs in the house. The downstairs flooring black tiles were dirty, especially around the edges in the kitchen. This was particularly disappointing considering these issues had already been raised by previous occupants and have not been acted upon. see past reviews You will need to allow plenty of time if you are cooking in the Aga and be aware that the hot plates take a long time to warm up. The beds would benefit from some new pillows for comfort. We were left feeling rather disappointed by this accommodation, especially given the amount paid.
Lovely property & gardens. Relatively comfy although the single beds are less so. The views are magnificent and thats the biggest draw to the property. Being on the hill, it does provide a challenge if walking back from anywhere. The aga ovens take a long time to heat up & dont cook very well so allow twice the time to cook anything. We found the place with quite a lot of cobwebs and some areas were dusty. It didnt put us off but it could have cleaner. The owner & managers were lovely & helpful & we would consider coming back in the future.
Rachel
Thanks for a lovely week in your fantastic cottage. The view from the cottage is outstanding, so good that I stayed in the cottage many days enjoying the view and peace and quiet while the rest of my family went out and about! The Aga was great fun, none of us had ever never used one before but by the end of the week we were all quite taken with it. The sun room with the huge table was brilliant and we all spent a lot of time in there. We appreciated having two living rooms as the kids could watch their dreadful TV or play on consoles in one we could have a quiet read in the other one. We will definitely be coming back next year for more of the same.
Thank you for such a wonderful stay at Ceilwart cottage! We really have fell in love with the beauty of this place! The area surrounding this cottage really makes it something special, we really enjoyed going for a stroll in the evening there is an incline stated within the booking details which is expected when staying in such an elevated position but we think this really adds to the beauty of it all. When taking the time to look around the cottage I came across the aga bible this really explains the basics of cooking within the aga which we found very simple to use and produced some wonderful meals within the cottage.We really have no complaints or pointers for this place as it already is 5 stars in our eyes. Thank you again for making our stay so comfortable we will be back soon enough x
Unfortunately I do think your cleaning team are letting you down and it somewhat takes the shine away from the place. The kitchen and dining area, where we spent most of our time, have not been cleaned properly, I have summarised below. Dirty floor, the black tiles may disguise the fact but we had to wipe something that was spilled and the cloth was black. Dirty dishes and cupboards, we loaded a lot through the dishwasher and wiped out some drawers and shelves. The ranch slider window frame in the dining area is dirty where the handles are. The windows have many finger prints and other marks. I saw the note re windows being done monthly, they must be due and day now, but the insides should be cleaned for guests and actually I think that window and the side window, as your main features should be maintained for each paying guest. Cigarette butts left upstairs outside in a jar with dirty water. The floor around the dishwasher and the dishwasher and washing machine wasnt clean. The dishwasher although clean inside needed tp have the door framework cleaned. We had to wipe down the table and the chairs on arrival. The shower curtains upstairs, I think were washed but very stained. Spiders everywhere The washing machine detergent dispenser and front needed to be cleaned and the cupboard beside it as well. We shouldnt have been the ones cleaning that. The rug in the downstairs lounge is not clean. The other couple of things are also the fact that we are opening and closing gates to get here, that is fine but the lower gate is completely rusty and falling apart. My daughter cut her ankles quite badly on the lower rung that is hanging off. Having guests open and close a gate in this state of repair is really unacceptable. There were no cleaning products for us to even get started with. As I said, these things take the shine off a beautiful cottage and location.
Terence
On arrival we could not find any cutlery and very few plates until we opened ... On arrival we could not find any cutlery and very few plates until we opened the dishwasher It was full and had been left like that for some time So did not smell very nice
Joanne
What a beautiful cottage , I only stayed 3 nights out of 7 days as I had family emergency back at home , I did phone Sykes company up to say I had left as family emergency . Beautiful view from every window , big place for families to have there own space , I was sorry to leave , love to stay again in future , only one negative please can you buy new pillow for main bedroom as when taking the cover of , some previous guest as had nose bleed on it , thank you for letting me and my mother stay was heartbroken to come back early family emergency .
Lesley
Lovely warm, comfortable house, spotlessly clean. A variety of outside seating areas, with great views, and tables and chairs. Yes it is up a fairly steep approach, but this is in the description of the property. Plenty of space inside and out for 6 people. We definitely want to return.
We all really enjoyed our holiday in Ceilwart Cottage. Absolutely wonderful views including some superb sunsets! Must admit we did find the Aga rather challenging to use might be useful to have something that heated up quicker for a holiday cottage! We realise that beautiful views imply height but think something a bit more might have been mentioned about awkward access and that better signage from the road to the cottage would have been helpful.
Lovely cottage with amazing views, we had a lovely week however I would have liked to have known beforehand about the extremely steep drive leading up to the cottage as I had my elderly parents with me who really struggled to get up the driveway.
Lesley
Blackout blinds in ground floor bed room would prevent waking up with the dawn. Lovely property with amazing views. People of a certain age should be warned of the steepness of the top of the drive, and that a small car is an asset as the space for parking and turning is limited. Signage to the cottage could be improved.
Difficult access across a field two gates to open to the property which is sited on a steep incline. Beautiful views and comfortable property. Kitchen needs updating. Washing machine but no drier.
Christine
The property was very comfortable. Lovely open aspect .
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