Character cottage in heart of village with stunning estuary view and garden

The property was comfortable and well equipped with a nice view over the estuary from the bedroom. The only thing to note was that access is via a steep footpath which whilst not an issue for us it is worth noting for those with mobility issues. Overall a good base for exploring the area

We arrived at the property late. There is nowhere to park nearby. It was raining. Access to the property is really tricky. There is a steep hill leading to the cottage aprox 50 yards away. There’s no lights, you need a torch. There is a handrail part of the way. My husband struggled with this as he had a knee injury. I’m quite fit but slipped walking up carrying bags. On entering the property the cottage was cold and dark. We found the handbook with our torch and figured out the heating system. There was a lovely log burner, would have loved to get a fire going, but no logs. Apparently you have to buy your own for a fiver when the spar is open. There was a general damp smell in the cottage and a drains smell from the bathroom which went after a few flushes. There’s no wardrobe storage in the children’s room and no drawers in the double room. It was fine for a short stay though. The bedroom views in the morning are nice over looking the bay but you also overlook the council estate opposite. I’m not a snob but just to be clear it’s a residential area. The actual location of the cottage is not so pretty. Poppit sands which is gorgeous is a 5 min drive away though. I think the cottage is cute but in need of a spring clean and maintenance. The kitchen and bathroom were decent but the rest of the cottage tired looking. The windows are dirty, the front and back door and locks are stiff ( weathered ? ) the gardens full of weeds and the bistro set in the photo is now rusted. Host was slow to respond to messages prior to our stay and referred us to VRBO booking details rather than clarify directions etc… I think she doesn’t want to be distracted with enquiries and according to a neighbour doesn’t live locally. The guest book leaves no other contact information in the event of emergency other than dial 999 so there seems to be nobody on hand if you need help. You’re instructed to wash your dishes, empty the fridge before leaving and empty the bins ( of course we would leave the place tidy anyway ) but given the issue with access and the bins being down the steep hill and across the road it’s a bit of an issue especially when needing to hold the hand rail to make your way down. Does make you wonder what the £60 cleaning fee is for. My guess is someone literally comes and changes the beds and towels. We found the cottage a bit drab and impractical. Maybe it just wasn’t ready for the season but the steep hill remains an issue.

My family and I had a lovely stay. The cottage is well equipped, comfortable and the bedding and towels were clean and fresh. Finding the property was ok as my wife had been on Google Maps before hand and had worked out it probably had access issues, in that you have to park in the street below and the property is accessed by a steep public path. Also, no instructions were received from VRBO for arrival arrangements and I had to email the owner. The address couldn't be found on my sat nav, but it turned out the owner had given me the wrong house number. So going on my wife's info I basically tried the house she thought it was and was successful. I initially parked up as per suggestion in the 'Welcome Book', but the next door neighbour asked me to move, saying it was her parking space (nothing appeared to be designated), so wanting to keep the peace I moved my car further down the road... not an issue. St Dogmaels is a great area and in close proximity to many picturesque beaches and places of interest. We had lovely meals in both The Ferry Inn and White Hart. The owner expresses the issues with the rear garden and I concur it is very steep but the views are spectacular. I would conclude due to the positioning of the cottage and the rear garden the property the rental cost is about right. I would gladly revisit.

A very sweet cottage, with gorgeous views of the Estuary and Cardigan. The village in St Dogmaels is gorgeous, and handy for local beaches (the Ferry Inn with seats over the estuary and the local chippie are not to be missed!). The cottage is cosy, comfy and clean and the views from the garden are exceptional! As Jo says in her description, the garden isn't suitable for kids but it's incredible for the grown ups to enjoy! The cottage has everything you need for your stay, and Jo was a great host and communicator. Thanks for a great stay Jo, we'd love to return one day.

Lovely quaint cottage in a quiet area, spectacular views. Really nice property which was nice and cool on the hot summer days. Situated in a lovely part of the world, not too far from nice beaches as well. Never know, might come back soon.

The property is just gorgeous, beautifully furnished and had everything we needed. Our host was exceptionally helpful. Checkin and out were easy. I wouldn’t recommend this spot for people with very young children or anyone unsteady on their feet. My ageing knees grumbled at the (very short) walk up from the car but not enough to put me off coming here again. There’s no dedicated parking spot but we managed to find one ok. The local chippy is amazing! And there’s a handy local shop and a Tesco in nearby Cardigan. Some great beaches to choose from nearby and lots of other things to explore.

Property was lovely, very homely, loved all the pics etc. The cottage was fully kitted out. The only downside which is explained is the garden with the drops but we had such beautiful weather didn't need to use it. Access and parking to property is quite difficult especially if elderly or disabled. Not much to do in St dogmaels, but beaches and towns within a short drive. Did like the local market on Tuesday morning.

It really was home from home, not a bland hotel room. Lots of small touches that made us feel instantly relaxed. such a great location for exploring a truly beautiful coastline. lots of arty shops and good coffee stops in Cardigan and Newport. it was warm and cosy, we could self-cater easily. So many walks just from the property itself. A really great week.

Lovely clean cottage. thoroughly enjoyed our stay, lots of lovely beaches. The path to the cottage a bit steep for our older companions.

Lovely cottage beautiful veiws

Great location and lovely layout and garden. Superb views

Beautiful cottage in St Dogmaels. The path up to the cottage is steep but it’s short and there is a handrail. The cottage has everything you need and there is a lovely front garden to sit and relax. Close to Cardigan, Pembrokeshire coastal path and lots of beaches.

My family had a wonderful stay at this cozy cottage. Beautiful view of the estuary right outside the front door and a lovely garden out the back where we enjoyed many a peaceful cup of coffee.The cottage was quite accommodating to our family of five, with one of the bedrooms easily holding our three kids. We also appreciated the large library and collection of games. The kitchen was well stocked with all needed appliances. The location was a perfect jumping off point for exploring the coast with a beach only a few miles away. St. Dogmaels is worth exploring as well. There is a beautiful Abbey that hosts a local farmers market on Tuesdays not far from the cottage and an old flour mill where they make the most amazing bread! Joanna provided us with easy to follow check-in instructions, and directions to the cottage. If my travels bring me back to Wales one day, I would not hesitate to book this property again.

Would definitely like to stay here again highly recommend

My spouse and I recently spent 4 nights here. It was the perfect place to unwind and relax after a long travel. The cottage was actually nicer than I had expected, and the shelves offer a good selection of books. Total plus! Joanna's directions on finding the place were thorough; we were able to find our way in the dark after a long drive and an even longer flight. There's a book at the cottage that offers recommendations for things to do, restaurants, shops, etc. Some of the places listed were echoed by the locals. The Nag's Head had really great food, and the Eagle became our favorite pub. Everything is close by. Some places were easier to walk to than others. It's easy to walk around St. Dogmaels, but you might want a car if you decide to hit the Poppit Sands or Cardigan. We walked to both places, but there aren't sidewalks in some areas, and there are a few hills. It will be a few years before we head back over the pond, but we would definitely stay here again! (The only issue was that we couldn't find the rubbish bin outside.)

My wife and me had a nice two week stay at this beautiful cosy cottage located in the hills of St. Dogmaels. The views from the bedrooms and back garden are as great as you can see in the description. The cottage is clean and well furnished with a kitchen/dining room, a living room with fire place and two bedrooms upstairs. On the board in the kitchen and in the living room you find plenty of information for sightseeing and trips in and around St. Dogmaels and the house itself. The possibilities for spending your free time are nearly without any limits. We had been to Poppit Sands beach, Mwnt beach, abbey and water-mill in the village, walked on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from Poppit Sands to Ceibwr Bay (3 hrs, highest cliffs in Wales) and made lots of trips to the surrounding area and even had a visit to the Ferry Inn and Eagle´s pub. A small Spa-shop is around the corner down the main road and a bigger Tesco´s about 3 miles away at Cardigan so self-catering is no problem. We got introduced to lots of friendly people and the neighbours who helped us with plenty of information on the village and area/places around. We very much enjoyed our stay at the lovely cottage and are planning to come back the next years if somehow possible for us. Thank you very much for this great holiday stay.

We've just returned from a lovely family holiday despite a 24-hour torrential downpour. The steep climb to the cottage is a little daunting on arrival, but the stunning views from the bedrooms and the garden more than make up for the strain on the knees. Village has a fascinating Abbey, Church, visitor centre, Water-mill with fresh bread daily, a Spar, a PO, several pubs and a chip shop (Tue-Sat). The wide open beach of Poppit Sands Is just five minutes away, the town of Cardigan with Tesco, Aldi, Somerfields, a great market and a theatre/cinema about the same distance. The National Trust-owned Mwnt cove is our favourite beach, and the cafe at the Wildlife Centre at Cilgerran does great food - our son is a convert to soup after trying their chicken, leek and tarragon. Good jumping off point to various stretches of the Coastal Path - recommend Dinas Head for a circular walk. Cottage has all the facilities you need for a holiday break - great library, iPod dock and good collection of games. TV's a bit tiny, but who wants to watch TV on holiday? We'll be back

My girlfriend and I (both mid-twenties) stayed here for 4 nights in April. Upon our arrival we were very pleasantly surprised by the size, comfort and presentation of the cottage. The photos here do not do it justice. One instantly feels at home here. We enjoyed evenings by the fire and gorgeous views of the sunsetting behind the river from the well maintained and beautifully constructed, private terraced garden. The cottage is ideally located for exploring the surrounding area on foot and also to visit the fascinating towns and villages further afield by car. St Dogmaels was full of the friendliest villagers that we encountered anywhere on our stay and the local pubs, particularly, the Eagle, served up fantastic food and well a wide range of ales. I'm already planning our next visit!

Cosy and personnal cottage in a quiet place. We have enjoy to go to the beach, visiting the abbey ruins, walking in St Dogmaels paths and specially on the Pembrokeshire coastpath .... and have a drink or a meal at the Ferry Inn. If you like to play golf, Cardigan golf club is a very good course with specially good greens.

Cosy,warm cottage in a lovely part of Wales, Everything was very clean and there were nice decorating touches. Great place to stay as it is central to so many places in West Wales.Cardigan has a Tesco's so food is reasonable to buy. Like it says it is a quiet village location with stunning views across the River Teifi I would not hesitate to stay here again if i was visiting the area

We had a wonderfull time here. The views from the bedrooms were absolutely beautifull, so was the view from the small garden in the back. The village of St. Dogmaels is a real treat especially when you are there when the Shakespeareplay is being perfomed in the abbey. There are lots of things to do and places to see in the neighbourhood, but you should need a car. When you like walking, like we do, you can really enjoy various parts of the Pembrokeshire coastpath. Although its a steep climb to get to the house, it was an enjoyable place coming home to every afternoon.

Cosy Cottage with fantastic views. Need to be fairly fit to get to it as it is up a steep slope. It was clean and well equipt. Good location for walking and cycling. Bus service and stop very close to the cottage. Four pubs close although not always open. Ferry Inn is nice for a drink or meal and the Boat in Cardigan, an indian restaurant on the river was also good. So many beautiful beaches to go to in the area. Wildlife park in Cardigan was a good day out which we went biking. There is plenty to do for those who are active or just want to relax.

The cottage was lovely and clean, cosy and had great views from the bedrooms and back garden. The village shop and chip shop are a short stroll as is the park,local pub and river. A really good base for exploring the area.