Self-Catering at Penlon | Holiday Cottages in Aberystwyth

Holiday home
Penlon is a beautifully restored miner's cottage, now Grade II listed, near the River Rheidol in Mid Wales, two miles from the village of Capel Bangor. The cottage has two bedrooms; a twin room and a room with bunk beds on the ground floor. There is also a shower room, a kitchen, a dining room and a sitting room with a woodburner and a sofa bed. Outside, the garden is lawned with furniture and across the road at the front of the cottage runs the River Rheidol, across which lies a paddock where sheep are occasionally kept. In a wonderful position for walking and cycling, and exploring this beautiful, diverse region, Penlon is a charming holiday base for friends and families alike.

Accomodation Details
Mostly ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x attic twin, 1 x adult bunks. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room with woodburner.

Area
The university town of Aberystwyth lies on the west coast of Wales and is a thriving metropolis of shops, restaurants, pubs and tea-rooms. This vibrant location also has museums to explore, excellent cinema and is home to the National Library of Wales. A typically Victorian promenade lines the seafront and the cliff-top ruins of Aberystwyth castle dominate the entire town. A wealth of attractions are designed to entertain and inspire visitors to explore further afield. The scenic 20-mile cycle route and footpath on the Ystwyth Trail follows a wonderful woodland and river path and links Aberystwyth to Tregaron. A trip on the Steam Railway from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge is a great way to visit the falls. The seaside resort of Borth is seven miles away with three miles of sandy beach and the 'Animalarium' to keep all ages amused. With so many attractions, the castle, Welsh craft centres and stunning countryside to explore, this is a perfect base for a family holiday.

Region
Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.

Amenities
Gas central heating with woodburner. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Patio with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome (to be kept on lead when sheep are in the paddock). Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 2 miles. Note: River and paddock across the road from property, paddock may be occupied by sheep. Note: River fishing rights included, please contact the owners for more details.

Mrs Clayton

August 2020

We we really disappeared with the way that we were treated initially by your company in cancelling our first booking.. Having been in touch with my bank I was informed that there was no reason on their part for you not to take Automatic payment for our final balance.To send me two important emails to my junk mail was unsatisfactory. I check my regular inbox daily but like a lot of people don’t always do the same for my junk mail and then to take payment 3 days later for the rest of the deposit. didn’t help with customer relations. Your response being that I should check that a payment had been made! However I was very happy with the alternate acccomodation suggested and would return again if allowed to book through a different company. We were 13 miles away from my daughter who had the other shepherds hut which could have been better for my elderly parent. Please sent my congratulations to the owners of Penlon for their excellent facility which helped justify the extra cost incurred.

Mr Davies, July 2020

July 2020

Very peaceful, cottage was very clean and comfy.. Beautiful surrounding area full of great walks and nature on your doorstep. Highly recommend

Mrs Clayton, August 2020

Beautiful cottage, set in lovely and peaceful surroundings.. Very well equipped and extremely clean.

Miss Danaher, July 2020

February 2020

Good cottage, well provided with what we needed and comfortable.. Well equipped kitchen, actually stuff we could properly cook with, warm. Quiet location overlooking fields.

Hamdal

Well where to start Noisy bathroom door No mention of washer / dryer which would have been handy Road gets very very busy and noisy Skylight leaks No curtain on skylight letting sun in I’m on holiday need a break and sleep Dirty dishwasher Very small second bedroom No bin/mirror in main bed Single beds in main bed and no reason to be Not enough relevant info re local area Not off road parking you are in a lay-by Having to move bedding do u can actually unpack to stay Certainly would not visit again which is a shame as a lovely area

Mr Hillman, February 2020

October 2019

The whole holiday was exceptional and very enjoyable.. It would be very difficult to improve on. Thank you very much Mark and Janet Stokes.

Mrs Harrison

June 2019

Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings

Mr Spencer

April 2019

Beautifully appointed cottage in a superb location would definitely stay here again..

Mrs Adams

February 2019

Log burning fire, very well equipped, clean and well presented cottage

Mr Woolstenholmes

August 2018

It is one of the nicest holiday lets we have stayed in.. Very well equipped, the property layout was one of simple yet practical homely comfort; a lovely location too. We were over on business as well as a short holiday and have decided we'll return for a full break in due course. It exceeded our expectations. Thank you

Mr Whitehouse

Penlon is a delightful cottage done to a very high standard .. It is equipped with everything you would need and very comfy.It is set in a lovely location,close to the butterfly farm,which is well worth a visit

Mr Knott

July 2018

Our second stay at this pretty cottage in a lovely setting not far from Aberystwyth seaside town and cliff railway, and the cake of Rheidol Railway!

Mr Mooney

The cottage was even better equipped than expected, such as hairdryer and tea/coffee provision in kitchen, lots of towels and bedding.. I really appreciated the quiet location especially at night. Warmth and seclusion are important to me which I found at this cottage. My twenty-something daughter and one year old granddaughter were also very happy at the cottage.

Mr Howard

June 2018

If you are looking for a "romantic" holiday then you do well to miss booking Penlon because with Bunk bed downstairs and Twin beds upstairs sleeping arrangements are NOT very romantic at all.. Don't think to yourself that you can push the twin beds together because they are thick pine and there is still a gap between them so you can not make them into a double bed. As for the bunk bed the least I say about that the better (the scabs on my head tell the story) !!! If, however, sleeping in twin beds and bunk beds doesn't bother you then this is the place to book. At 07.45 am there is the rush hour to contend with - well...….three cars heading left to right!! (Lol) and then the odd (and I do mean odd) car or tractor during the day and the rest of the day you can sit and listen to the silence. Watch out for the Red Kites and Buzzards that fly over the cottage every day and make sure you go to the Butterfly Farm that is just down the lane. If you need to use your mobile phone you might well find yourself out of luck as the signal comes and goes (mainly goes!).

July 2017

Cottage is even nicer than it looks! Very clean , lovely and cosy . Beautiful views, you can see the Rhiedol valley steam train chuff past over the other side of the valley which our son thought was great!

Mrs Hurndall

November 2016

Very nice cottage with good facilities..

Mr Bulmer

August 2016

Penlon is a well equipped cottage, in lovely scenic tranquil surroundings.

Miss Palmer

Lovely cottage, well-equiped and in a beautiful location..

Mrs Parton

July 2016

Penlon is a quiet and peaceful, with lovely views because we needed the rest .

Mr Bretherton

June 2016

The cottage was immaculate on arrival and we all commented on the excellent standard of fitting out work throughout. We would certainly love to book this cottage again. The location is ideal for visiting the coastal towns and also for walking the beautiful Rheidol Valley.

Mrs Potts

May 2016

The cottage was in a beautiful spot. Everything was clean and tidy, there was plenty of cutlery, pots and many things we have not had in other cottages we have stayed in. The owners were very helpful and we would recommend the cottage as an excellent place to spend a relaxing holiday.

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Penlon in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion