Hannah And Emlyn’s guidebook
Sightseeing and things to do
5 minutes down the road, great walks and in summer the mines are open for visitors.
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Dolaucothi Gold Mines
5 minutes down the road, great walks and in summer the mines are open for visitors.
30 minute drive, Historic Newton House surrounded by a National Nature Reserve and 18th century landscape Deer Park and take a walk up to the castle.
94 Einheimische empfehlen
Dinefwr Castle
30 minute drive, Historic Newton House surrounded by a National Nature Reserve and 18th century landscape Deer Park and take a walk up to the castle.
The Great Glasshouse and Tropical House are open – Face coverings must be worn, and please adhere to social distancing.
Our recently refurbished cafe is now open – Face coverings must be worn, and please adhere to social distancing.
The British Bird of Prey Centre is open. Due to continued COVID-19 restrictions, we have created a dual ticket for your visit, to ensure everyone gets the best value for money, when visiting the birds. Entry Tickets to the Centre can be purchased on arrival for £1 along with your Garden entry. This allows you to visit the birds as often as you like during your visit. Show Tickets can be purchased separately when you arrive at the Bird of Prey Centre for £3.
The Garden Centre and Shop Botanica are open.
Toilets are open, and we ask that you wear face coverings and adhere to social distancing.
The children’s play area is open.
197 Einheimische empfehlen
Nationaler Botanischer Garten von Wales
The Great Glasshouse and Tropical House are open – Face coverings must be worn, and please adhere to social distancing.
Our recently refurbished cafe is now open – Face coverings must be worn, and please adhere to social distancing.
The British Bird of Prey Centre is open. Due to continued COVID-19 restrictions, we have created a dual ticket for your visit, to ensure everyone gets the best value for money, when visiting the birds. Entry Tickets to the Centre can be purchased on arrival for £1 along with your Garden entry. This allows you to visit the birds as often as you like during your visit. Show Tickets can be purchased separately when you arrive at the Bird of Prey Centre for £3.
The Garden Centre and Shop Botanica are open.
Toilets are open, and we ask that you wear face coverings and adhere to social distancing.
The children’s play area is open.
Dolphin Spotting Boat Trips
Main PierLovely experience.
Great place to go for walkers and cyclists, trails for most ages and abilities.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Brechfa Forest
Great place to go for walkers and cyclists, trails for most ages and abilities.
Lovely place to go for a walk and also has bike trails, links with the Brechfa forest and has something for all abilities. Nice pub when you finish.
Abergorlech Forest
Lovely place to go for a walk and also has bike trails, links with the Brechfa forest and has something for all abilities. Nice pub when you finish.
Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth is a great walk around the waterfall, 1 hour away. Take care it's quite steep and lots of steps.
59 Einheimische empfehlen
Pontarfynach
Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth is a great walk around the waterfall, 1 hour away. Take care it's quite steep and lots of steps.
The Vale of Rheidol Railway re-creates the Edwardian spirit of adventure. Step aboard one of our restored steam trains for a stunning journey along the Rheidol Valley.
Our Aberystwyth Gift Shop is open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:30.
The railway will be running daily from 26th March until 3rd November. Online bookings will launch soon.
46 Einheimische empfehlen
Tal des Rheidol
Park AvenueThe Vale of Rheidol Railway re-creates the Edwardian spirit of adventure. Step aboard one of our restored steam trains for a stunning journey along the Rheidol Valley.
Our Aberystwyth Gift Shop is open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:30.
The railway will be running daily from 26th March until 3rd November. Online bookings will launch soon.
The Cliff Railway is open from 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week from April to October, and often later (till 6pm) during the high season.
Out of season, the trains run to a limited timetable, so please call us on 01970 617642 to find out the latest details, or alternatively check out our noticeboard for day to day details.
Or you can just walk up and down
hill.
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Die Klippenbahn
Cliff TerraceThe Cliff Railway is open from 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week from April to October, and often later (till 6pm) during the high season.
Out of season, the trains run to a limited timetable, so please call us on 01970 617642 to find out the latest details, or alternatively check out our noticeboard for day to day details.
Or you can just walk up and down
hill.
Lovely little cafe and girt shop at the top of consti hill after a short train fide up or a nice walk up from Aberystwyth.
Y Consti
Lovely little cafe and girt shop at the top of consti hill after a short train fide up or a nice walk up from Aberystwyth.
Xcel Bowl
Llansteffan RoadBest to book a lane in advance
Soar-y-Mynydd Chapel
Tregaron Kite Centre & Museum
Can walk to Aberaeron from here, lovely walk and great place to visit if your into a bit of History.
51 Einheimische empfehlen
National Trust - Llanerchaeron
A482Can walk to Aberaeron from here, lovely walk and great place to visit if your into a bit of History.
Springwater Lakes
Fishing lakes, day and half day tickets, only 5 minutes down the road.
Cilgwyn Member Golf Club Ltd
If you fancy a round of golf
Folly Farm
Bit further to travel but a great day out
Long Wood Community Woodland
pub
Our local pub and tea rooms, great place to go and in walking distance from the pods. Tea room opening times Fri, Sat & Sun 11:00 - 17:00 and then open serving drinks. I've attached the menu in the photos. Pre booking required for afternoon teas etc. 01558650633
Tafarn Jem
Our local pub and tea rooms, great place to go and in walking distance from the pods. Tea room opening times Fri, Sat & Sun 11:00 - 17:00 and then open serving drinks. I've attached the menu in the photos. Pre booking required for afternoon teas etc. 01558650633
Dolaucothi Arms Hotel
10 minutes down the road, serves food.
The Forest Arms Pub & Restaurant
Lovely food and nice atmosphere.
The Royal Oak Hotel
38 High Stgreat food and nice pub atmosphere
The Nags Head
14 Bridge StreetThe Black Lion Hotel
20 minutes away, serves food
Castle Green Inn
Lovely Sunday carvery
City/town information
Lovely little town with lots of nice places to eat and unique little shops 30 minutes from us.
97 Einheimische empfehlen
Llandeilo
Lovely little town with lots of nice places to eat and unique little shops 30 minutes from us.
Coastal town, enjoy the amazing honey ice cream and tasty Celtic fish and chips by the harbour or the sea front, Joins the Wales costal path. Lots of lovely shops, gift shops and cafes, pubs and takeaways.
123 Einheimische empfehlen
Aberaeron
Coastal town, enjoy the amazing honey ice cream and tasty Celtic fish and chips by the harbour or the sea front, Joins the Wales costal path. Lots of lovely shops, gift shops and cafes, pubs and takeaways.
Beautiful coastal town with a nice little beach, dolphin spotting boat trips and nice places to eat and drink.
102 Einheimische empfehlen
New Quay
Beautiful coastal town with a nice little beach, dolphin spotting boat trips and nice places to eat and drink.
Although a thriving sea-side town, the historic town of Aberystwyth is better known as a university town and the centre of learning for Wales, as it is also home to the National Library of Wales and boasts the largest Arts Centre in Wales. The town is huddled between three hills and two beaches.
151 Einheimische empfehlen
Aberystwyth
Although a thriving sea-side town, the historic town of Aberystwyth is better known as a university town and the centre of learning for Wales, as it is also home to the National Library of Wales and boasts the largest Arts Centre in Wales. The town is huddled between three hills and two beaches.
Ruined castle, memorial of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, small shops and a few takeaways and places to eat, pubs and cafes.
28 Einheimische empfehlen
Llandovery
Ruined castle, memorial of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, small shops and a few takeaways and places to eat, pubs and cafes.
Food scene
Very nice food and right by the harbour. eat in or takeaway.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
The New Celtic Restaurant
8 Market StVery nice food and right by the harbour. eat in or takeaway.
Shapla Tandoori
8 College StGreat Indian food, eat in or takeaway, booking recommended.
Cawdor
72 Rhosmaen StLovely food, something a little special. Prior booking recommended.
Lovely food, something a little special. Prior booking recommended. 15 minute drive away.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
The Falcondale hotel and restaurant
Falcondale DriveLovely food, something a little special. Prior booking recommended. 15 minute drive away.
The Hungry Ram
Lovely food, recommended by friends
The Plough Inn
delicious food
Lloyd's Fish and Chips
4 Bridge Stclick and collect service
Ling Di Long
13 Bridge Stlocal Chinese eat in or takeaway
McCowans
35 Sgwar Albanlovely cafe and food 30 mins away.
The most amazing brownies, blondies, vegan choices and gluten free. Also offers treat boxes/afternoon teas etc.
Contact directly and can be arranged to pick up either by us so ready in your pod to greet you or you can arrange pick up yourself as only 5 minutes down the road.
Hathren Brownies & Bakes
The most amazing brownies, blondies, vegan choices and gluten free. Also offers treat boxes/afternoon teas etc.
Contact directly and can be arranged to pick up either by us so ready in your pod to greet you or you can arrange pick up yourself as only 5 minutes down the road.
Diod
135 Rhosmaen Stlovely cafe, great cakes!
Oscar Den
College StreetNice pizzas also does burgers, chips, kebabs etc can ring to order to save waiting.
Lovely little bakery, great sandwichesand cakes and tasty old fashioned sit in meals.
Mark Lane Bakery & Cafe
15 Bridge StreetLovely little bakery, great sandwichesand cakes and tasty old fashioned sit in meals.
Flows on Market St
2 Market StreetBeautiful cakes, also does lovely birthday a day occasion cakes. 30 mins away.
The Cellar
8 Market StThe Hive
Cadwgan PlaceGreat ice cream
The Stubborn Duckling Ltd
25 Sgwar AlbanThe Bluebell Deli & Bistro
South John StreetThe Pepper Pot Bar and Grill
Church StreetThe Lime Crab
South John StreetAmazing fish and chips
Wellington Inn
Rock StreetMichelin star, cooked at the banquet on the great British menu.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
SY23 Restaurant
2 Pier StreetMichelin star, cooked at the banquet on the great British menu.
Cafe open 9-5.30pm monday-saturday.
Recommended for vegetarian and Vegan food.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Mulberry Bush Wholefoods
2 Bridge StCafe open 9-5.30pm monday-saturday.
Recommended for vegetarian and Vegan food.
Mind's Eye Venue
North RoadServes nice food and also nice vegan and vegetarian options.
Food Scene
Now the Royal Oak tearoom and restaurant. Really tasty food, tearoom in the day and restaurant 6-9pm. Dog friendly bar and beer garden.
The Stables @ The Royal Oak Hotel
38 High StreetNow the Royal Oak tearoom and restaurant. Really tasty food, tearoom in the day and restaurant 6-9pm. Dog friendly bar and beer garden.
Conti's Cafe
5 Harford SquareContis ice cream is yum!
Grannys Kitchen
14 High Stlove Grannys Kitchen
Amenities
Co-op Food - Lampeter
Bridge Streetsupermarket 10 minutes away.
Nice little clothes and shoe section and homeware. Also has a birthday/celebration area with balloons etc.
The Original Factory Shop (Co-op Lampeter)
Bridge StreetNice little clothes and shoe section and homeware. Also has a birthday/celebration area with balloons etc.
Sainsbury's
Market StreetSupermarket 10 minutes away
Premier Store
11 High StreetGreat little shop, usually opens later than the supermarkets.
Barclays Bank
Check opening ours as closes quite early. Cash machine outside
HSBC
Harford SquareBank with Cash machine on square in Lameter.
LloydsPharmacy
10 minutes away
Boots
9A Harford SquareSmall Boots but has the basics and a few little extras.
Creative Cove
40A High StreetGreatlittle gift/craft shop
Visit Nature
Gilfach Nature Reserve
Cors Caron National Nature Reserve
Glaslyn Nature Reserve
Hafod Estate
Hafren Forest
Talley
Talley lakes Nature reserve
RSPB Gwenffrwd-dinas
Cwm Rheidol Reservoir
Vicarage Meadows
Llyn Mawr Nature Reserve
RSPB Ynys-hir
Dyfi FurnaceElan Valley
reservoir, waterfall trail and visitors centre.
Cors Dyfi
Llyn Llech Owain Country Park
Nice walk around tge lake and cafe
Llyn Brianne Dam and Reservoir
Unnamed RoadBeautiful location