Maesgwyn Cardigan, Pembrokeshire

We stayed for a week in October 2022. The cottage was clean and comfortable with plenty of hot water and a well-equipped kitchen, and has lots of traditional charm. The conservatory is lovely for catching the last of the autumn sunshine and doing a bit of birdwatching from the comfort of the sofa. The owners live next door and were friendly and helpful. Great for animal lovers as there are dogs, ponies and sheep around. The location is very peaceful and secluded, and there are lots of walks to do straight from the cottage. It’s about 45 – 60 mins drive to the more touristy bits in the south of Pembrokeshire but the roads are beautiful, and Cardigan and St Dogmaels are only 10 mins away for local shops, restaurants etc.

Visiting family with my own family and 2 dogs. Fran and Chez very welcoming and nothing too much trouble. Plenty of space indoors with a box full of games, dvds and jigsaws to occupy yourself with. Tea, coffee and milk awaiting your arrival along with fresh Sunfowers as well as Welsh cakes. 9 Miles of County side to walk and explore from the farm without having to drive anywhere. Dogs must be kept of lead as plenty of live stock about. Extra large enclosed garden - both kids and dogs loved the space out there. Plenty to do in area. Beaches, Caldey island, little towns and villages to explore and find a few bargains, caste ruins, wildlife trusts, parks, indoor play areas for kids when it's raining. Typical Wales mind - wellies and brollies needed Sun / Mon, sun hats and suncream needed Tues / Wed. Thankyou once again for sharing your wonderful cottage... Highly highly recommend.

This was a perfect break for us.. Tucked out of the way but everything you could want is only a short drive away. Cottage is lovely, quirky and full of nooks and crannies which we love. Sure, if you want to be picky, there are things you could pick up on but that takes away the point of a place like this - and we absolutely loved it. Everything you could possibly want is here and our hosts were lovely people. Garden is nice and enclosed so the dogs were happy too. The surrounding area, as you might expect, is delightful and the coast is but a short drive away to enjoy and Cardigan is a nice town. So what's not to like? A perfect place for peace and quiet and to rest and that is just what we did. We certainly hope to return in the future.

This was our fourth visit to this property and we have already booked for next year.. I think this speaks for itself.

Too many issues to list but owners barking dogs and the wifi not working plus many small repairs needed did spoil our holiday.. We thought post lockdown the cottage would have been in top condition. Never had to ask how to get the tv to work before or follow written instructions to have a shower. Has this property been inspected by you recently?

This was a wonderful place and the owners - who lived next door to the cottage - were really welcoming.. Secluded, and spacious, ideal for bad weather retreat if the weather doesn't play fair!

Lovely cottage in a great location.. 10 minutes from the nearest beach. Cardigan even nearer. Wonderful riverside and woodland walks all around. We had a fabulous stay and were made to feel very welcome. Would return.

This is our third visit to Maesgwyn and it will not be our last.. Love the cottage and love Fran and Chez, thank you for another great visit, see you soon

Great location, cosy cottage and lovely owners.. Honestly didn’t want to leave. Really well located to explore the coast and very dog friendly with the enclosed garden (and friendly doggy neighbours). Our 2 Labradors loved it almost as much as we did.

We were made most welcome and everything was prepared to a high standard even down to the newly cut back lawn.. There were a number of unexpected extras such as good quality tea, coffee, fresh flowers and Welsh cakes to name but a few, all of which were much appreciated. We had a most enjoyable holiday and plan to return next year.

Lovely setting and places of interest were about a 30 min drive plus.. Great garden for the dogs. Friendly and helpful owners who live next door.

We had a great holiday in this spacious an quiet cottage! It is very well equipped and the owners are lovely!! It was great to have our private fenced garden for the kids and dogs! We would love to come back!

Beautiful cottage in a lovely location.. Owners are friendly and helpful.

This was a beautiful cottage with a very large garden that was just right for us and our dog.. We were surrounded by fields with farm animals, a donkey and a horse. It was lovely to sit out in the evening with a glass of wine and a book. The owners live next door and are so very friendly and helpful without being intrusive. The cottage is only a few minutes from Cardigan town and convenient to getting to other coastal resorts. We would definitely recommend this cottage.

Ches and Fran were wonderful hosts and very welcoming. Relaxed and tranquil atmosphere. Ideal rural escape. A great place to get away from it all and an ideal base for lots of walking and plenty of local beaches with Poppit Sands being a favourite and dog friendly all year round. This dog friendly cottage is well equipped whilst being cosy and characterful. Would definitely recommend to anyone who needs some time out. Take a walk along the river from Cilgerran to the next village along, cross over the bridge and a 100 yards up the hill is a dog friendly hotel which is ideal for lunch.

Pleasant location albeit somewhat remote and accessible along very narrow lanes: thank goodness for the SatNav! Comfort within the cottage was quite acceptable albeit a little dark in the front lounge at all times. However, the sun lounge and kitchen area were brighter and more welcoming. Very pleasant to pass the time in an evening. Sleeping accommodation was quite acceptable. The cottage faces east and consequently the sun shone through the thin blind and curtain making for an early awakening each morning. A blackout blind would have greatly assisted in that respect. Lovely open garden in the back, ideal for children or just sitting out in the sunshine. More than adequate kitchen facilities, pleasant eating areas and very spacious. Heating in the property was very good, totally adequate and controllable. Owners were very welcoming and helpful throughout our visit.

Very helpful owner who made us feel welcome.. Treat it like a home and be sensible.

If you are the type person who expects everything pristine, perfect, shiney and brand new, but without personality, then maybe this is not the place for you.. This is a wonderful olde worlde quaint, remote cottage next to the owners on a working farm. There are animals right on the doorstep. I was lucky enough to see lambs being born & to hold a day old lamb. Fran & Chez are like old friends, they are not in your face, but allow you to get on with your holiday in your own pace. The cottage is full of charm, there was everything you need for a peaceful relaxing holiday in the perfect location, or if you prefer to get out and about and see the wonderful coastline and local sights. My husband and I, plus our two dogs felt at home and able to relax in comfortable surroundings. Thank you.

Have stayed here before and will keep coming back thanks to the welcome of the owners. Situated in a cottage adjacent to the owners home nothing is too much trouble and we couldn't have been made more welcome. The cottage has everything we needed for a peaceful get away and is well situated for Poppit Sands, Cardigan and many other attractions. For us the walking is great with numerous footpaths within very easy reach. Highly recommended and we'll be back again soon.

This is a lovely rural cottage with excellent amenities. The hosts Chez & Fran were lovely & nothing was too much trouble. There was tea/coffee & Welsh cakes to enjoy on our arrival.We loved the peaceful surroundings & countryside & will definitely be back to once again enjoy this delightful cottage. The cottage is dog friendly with an enclosed garden.

We arrived at around 5pm on the Saturday before Xmas. First off the main door was swollen and couldn't shut properly. We were told that sometimes the shower wouldn't flow properly so to lower the shower head and then raise it again. We were also told that the internet shut down and to reset that. On the 23rd December, one of the owners knocked on to say that they were leaving, At this point we were told that the boiler "may" shut down and "in the unlikely event it did to reset it at switch in their garage" They were going to be away for their family Christmas....! We were NOT given any point of contact should an emergency except for their mobile number. Christmas Eve - Boiler Broke Down, so we waited and then reset it as instructed Christmas Day - Boiler Shut down 3 more times, We reset it once this day. The times it had restarted it did not do so for over an hour, and by then the rads were stone cold and so was the cottage.. 4th time we rang owners to inform them we would be leaving early on Boxing day as boiler was constantly shutting down and we were freezing.. This is when we were subjected to a torrent of abuse, Stating we should not be resetting the boiler. We could not explain anything as at this point, the owner was busily inferring that we were drunk and were clearly to blame for boiler shutting down. When I suggested that we really should have had a physical point of contact, she then said sarcastically.. ...... "oh I see, you need someone to hold your hand. You can't stay in the cottage without having someone's hand to hold..." She informed us she would be back on Boxing Day due to us being a problem. Late that night when I went downstairs in my bare feet to get a glass of water, I stood in a puddle of water (or so it seemed) .Turned out the radiator was leaking all over the floor. I took pictures of everything to show the problem, we were dealing with. We had to shut off the boiler completely now via a switch in the kitchen, as it would damage itself pumping water around the system, as it leaked across the floor. When looking at the photos I had taken I noticed an older stain across the carpet where the water was congregating, showing this had happened before. I had not noticed it before as a rug had been carefully placed over it. I also noticed rush and corrosion on the leaking pipe and valve. I photographed everything. That was the last straw, and we just packed up and left at midnight. I was utterly distraught. It was cold, dark and foggy, but we had no option but to leave, and make the 5 hour drive home! When we had rang, at 7pm earlier that evening, the owners had not even suggested that they get out a plumber , they were utterly rude and ignorant towards us. I have stayed with Sykes cottages before but never have I been subjected to such behaviour, nor unlucky enough to have my Christmas ruined. Be careful if you are holidaying here. Oh and we also found that the triple light switch behind the door had black tape over one of the switches... we figured that the light was dodgy, and the inglenook fireplace does not seem to be sealed off properly with fireproof plaster. Instead it is covered with what seems to be a sort of wood/chipboard..that in my view cannot be right Be warned. Check all the radiators are not leaking and if you are told to reset the boiler "in the unlikely event it shuts off", pack and leave straight away.

We've stayed at this peaceful cottage on 4 previous occasions so pretty much know what to expect.. Chez and Fran are lovely hosts and after welcoming us, leave us to get on with our holiday. The cottage is constantly being improved and we see something has changed each time we stay. New flooring upstairs this time. The private garden is perfect for dogs and our border collie had great fun chasing a ball around. He even got to chase one of the farm cats which strayed into the garden whilst he was out. A perfect retreat and worth every penny.

Excellent service from Sykes! The cottage was beautiful and very cosy. Owners very helpful and friendly!

The friendliness of Chez and Fran who own the cottage.. They both couldn't do enough for us and helped us choose good places to visit and give us a wonderful holiday

We have already booked for 2019.. Excellent value for money, warm and comfortable with delightful hosts.

It was a lovely cottage in great surroundings, very quite and rural, the is a large enclosed garden so we could let the dog in the garden without the worry of it disappearing! The owners live next door and are very friendly.

We had a lovely time at this cottage, it was everything we'd hoped for, providing a relaxing break in beautiful surroundings and not too far from attractions.. Lots of walks to be had too.

The cottage was delightful and our hosts so very nice too.. It was peaceful and had charming garden. Cold days had the bonus of a large log fire very cozy. The cottage is in easy reach of the coast but far enough to go back there to relax after a day out.

Lovely cosy cottage , very comfortable and well appointed to places to visit.. Very friendly owners.

Lovely cottage in a pleasant away from it all setting.. The owners are only next door but you are left completely alone to enjoy your holiday. Very pleasant and accommodating, nothing is too much trouble. We even helped feed the lambs. Beautiful scenery, stunning walks, log fires and Welsh cakes! What more could you want?

Lovely and pieceful location.. Owners extremely helpful and happy to advise anytime. Fully equipped kitchen,spacious cottage with a fantastic garden that is safe for dogs.

This was our second stay at Maesgwyn and will not be our last, love the cottage, .... This was our second stay at Maesgwyn and will not be our last, love the cottage, love the location and LOVE Fran & Chez who just make the holiday perfect :)

Owners next door were friendly and helpful but unobtrusive.. A lovely comfortable old cottage hidden away down a track in quiet countryside. We hardly used the lounge - nothing wrong with it, we just preferred to sit in the conservatory watching the birds. Only slight criticism was the fridge with a tiny icebox. For anyone who enjoys having the time to cook while on holiday it wasn't adequate and the broken door rack further reduced storage capacity. There was plenty of room for a fridge/freezer. Apart from that we spent a happy fortnight there

Fantastic place and hosts.. Very welcoming and brilliant for the kids - encouraged to run and around and interact with the animals.

The cottage was along very small lanes about half a mile from main road.. Could be difficult for old/new drivers. Lovely quiet house in rural area.

We had a great time, the owners were friendly making us very welcome.. Property was spacious and everything needed for a splendid stay was at hand. It was off the beaten track which made for a relaxing break. Plenty of room for our dog with a large rear garden, close to Cardigan and within reach of a couple of local inns although dogs not always welcome in all places, we really enjoyed our stay.

Our third visit to this cottage and it never fails to please.. The owners are lovely people who leave you to get on with your holiday. Superb walking in the immediate and surrounding areas. We'll be back next year!

Fabulous cottage, beautifully furnished with everything you could need in a stunning location.. Lovely people live next door, friendly and helpful.

Everything was perfect.. ..the least people know about this little gem the better as we want the pick of nxt years dates...missing the dog already.. Home from home...

This is the second time we have been to Maesgwyn cottage, it is lovely there, so quite and a nice large property.. Close to Cardigan and Poppit Sands which is a lovely beach. Chez and Fran are very welcoming and friendly, make you feel at home straight away. I hate leaving there, would love to stay there full time. We will definitely go back

The piece and quiet!

We've visited this cottage a few times and it's a perfect place to stay if you want to escape from it all. Set on a working small holding you have to be prepared for the sounds of sheep and lambs and the quad bike. The location is just a couple of miles outside of Cardigan and within easy reach of places like Poppits Sands and Mwnt Beach. A hidden gem.

Lovely cosy spacious cottage.. Fantastic to arrive late at night with Milk in fridge, welsh cakes, soaps & decorations for Christmas up. A great welcome. Lovely owners. Great base for our Christmas week. Lovely beaches at Poppit sands, Penbryn sands, Llangrannog, Mwnt. Also did lovely coastal walk Aberpoth beach to Trefais beach. Also Cilgerran nearby superb 4 mile woodland walk along River Teifi. Lovely part of the world. Lovely to have wood burner. All in all excellent cottage.

We had a fantastic week - as did Archie our 13 year old lab.. The cottage ticked all the right boxes and we strongly recommend it to anyone seeking a 'get away' peace and quiet holiday. Thanks to Fran & Chaz the owners

An Amazing house in the middle of a beautiful farm.. Charming, cosy and quiet. Perfect for our holidays.

This is a stunning cottage set in a beautiful location. The owner is very considerate.

This is a stunning cottage set in a beautiful location.. The owner is very considerate.

An amazing property in a beautiful location and owned by the friendliest, happiest, helpful people you will ever meet. We will be definitely be going back again.

An amazing property in a beautiful location and owned by the friendliest, happiest, helpful people you will ever meet.. We will be definitely be going back again.

We wanted somewhere peaceful and quiet from where to explore Pembrokeshire and this cottage suited our needs perfectly. Ample room and comfort in which to relax and every convenience that we could have wanted in a holiday cottage. The owners were perfect hosts, always on hand and available for a chat, but never intrusive although they were right alongside. We will be going back for more of whatever magic it is that Maesgwyn dispenses.

We wanted somewhere peaceful and quiet from where to explore Pembrokeshire and this cottage suited our needs perfectly.. Ample room and comfort in which to relax and every convenience that we could have wanted in a holiday cottage. The owners were perfect hosts, always on hand and available for a chat, but never intrusive although they were right alongside. We will be going back for more of whatever magic it is that Maesgwyn dispenses.

So much about the cottage was perfect. Lovely and homely, gorgeous log fire. Everything we could need and more. Very welcoming and a beautiful location. One small issue was dealt with quickly and efficiently. Highly recommended, would certainly consider a return visit.

A lovely cottage with the owners on hand to deal with any issues straight away. A very roomy cottage, particularly downstairs, with a conservatory looking out on to a private garden and fields beyond. Located on the owner's smallholding, sheep and cows were present along with the owner's friendly cats and dogs. It was an excellent base for gaining access to coastal walks and within one hours drive of St Davids and Tenby.

The location was excellent, you are far enough away for peace and quiet but close enough to town for everything you need. The property is spacious and had everything we needed. Had a huge garden which the dog loved. The owners were very nice and full of local knowledge of places to visit. Just stunning beaches and countryside, never get bored of it. Had a great restful time, would definitely go there again.

So much about the cottage was perfect.. Lovely and homely, gorgeous log fire. Everything we could need and more. Very welcoming and a beautiful location. One small issue was dealt with quickly and efficiently. Highly recommended, would certainly consider a return visit.

A lovely cottage with the owners on hand to deal with any issues straight away.. A very roomy cottage, particularly downstairs, with a conservatory looking out on to a private garden and fields beyond. Located on the owner's smallholding, sheep and cows were present along with the owner's friendly cats and dogs. It was an excellent base for gaining access to coastal walks and within one hours drive of St Davids and Tenby.

The location was excellent, you are far enough away for peace and quiet but close enough to town for everything you need.. The property is spacious and had everything we needed. Had a huge garden which the dog loved. The owners were very nice and full of local knowledge of places to visit. Just stunning beaches and countryside, never get bored of it. Had a great restful time, would definitely go there again.

So peaceful and relaxing. The owners were warm friendly, the cottage is a credit to them. The views were breathtaking.

The cottage was just perfect for our holiday - great location (nice and quiet), excellent accommodation and plenty of room. It was nice to have a big garden too. The owners were very helpful and everything was just as we wanted it.

The cottage was just perfect for our holiday - great location (nice and quiet), excellent accommodation and plenty of room.. It was nice to have a big garden too. The owners were very helpful and everything was just as we wanted it.

So peaceful and relaxing.. The owners were warm & friendly, the cottage is a credit to them. The views were breathtaking.

Excellent base to walk from, so many walks straight from the garden with no roads, especially good for dogs. Network of walks excellent. Owner very friendly and helpful. Cottage comfortable and warm. Overall very pleased

The cottage was very cosy and welcoming after being out for the day in wet, windy and cold weather! Everything that we needed was there and little extra touches made it more special. A very peaceful short break.

Excellent base to walk from, so many walks straight from the garden with no roads, especially good for dogs.. Network of walks excellent. Owner very friendly and helpful. Cottage comfortable and warm. Overall very pleased

We really liked the setting, it is lovely and quiet. The owners were friendly and welcoming. We love the area and will return to Pembrokeshire next year. Our dog was also made very welcome which was lovely.

We really liked the setting, it is lovely and quiet.. The owners were friendly and welcoming. We love the area and will return to Pembrokeshire next year. Our dog was also made very welcome which was lovely.

The cottage is lovely, all the home comforts. The owners make you feel very welcome. They encouraged the children to make friends with the animals on the farm. I would recommend this property to family's.

The cottage is lovely, all the home comforts.. The owners make you feel very welcome. They encouraged the children to make friends with the animals on the farm. I would recommend this property to family's.