Stunning Beach Front Apartment - Watch the dolphins over breakfast
Gwel-y-Mor is a beachfront holiday apartment overlooking picturesque Dolau Beach, and harbour. Situated in the centre of the village it is the perfect location for a relaxing holiday with a sheltered harbour and safe beaches.
The beachfront location provides stunning views over the beach, harbour and Cardigan Bay beyond, the apartment is just 30m from Dolau Beach. 150m away from the quayside and harbour. Lovely sandy beaches, rock pools and safe bathing, South Beach has its own designated swimming area with lifeguard cover.
The first floor apartment with panoramic views over Cardigan Bay is located on the junction of Wellington Place and Church Street. The grade II listed building has been sympathetically adapted from a former warehouse and sail loft dating from the 1850’s, to provide a high standard of comfort and stylish accommodation.
The accommodation comprises of :
Spacious lounge/dining area with two windows with sea views, allows for three - 2 seater sofas to comfortable seat 6 adults, a dining table to seat 6, TV (with freeview options). DVD/CD player, books and games.
Separate kitchen with two windows with sea views, includes a full size cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, and full size fridge/freezer. It is equipped with all necessary crockery, cutlery, pans, and glasses. We like to leave the basics such as salt and pepper, cooking oil etc for our guests to use, and only ask that you replace any if you finish them.
Three light and airy bedrooms : 1 master bedroom with 3 windows, 2 of which have sea/harbour views, kingsize bed, en-suite bathroom with full size bath, shower, toilet and hand basin, TV with freeview. 1 bedroom with 2, 3 foot single beds, sea views. 1 bedroom with Kingsize bed, alternatively can be split into 2 , 2 foot 6 single beds on request. All linen and towels (except beach towels and cot sheets) are provided.
Separate main bathroom, again with full size bath, shower, toilet and hand basin.
Front and back Hall’s with coat hooks and storage cupboard
Full central heating and hot water is provided. Free secure wifi is available throughout.
Six large windows over look the beach, to allow perfect viewing of the beach and bay. you can enjoy your meals, and relax in the lounge or bedrooms, and spot dolphins and seals which are seen most days swimming and diving right in front of the windows. One further window overlooks the harbour.
It is worth noting that Cardigan Bay is one of only two places in the uk with resident dolphins.
A little further along, past the lifeboat station and the sailing school is the bigger Cei Bach beach. All are rated as Blue flag beaches for water quality. There are boat trips available from the harbour to explore the Marine Heritage Coast and spot the dolphins even in the winter time, weather permitting. Watersports such as sailing, windsurfing, paddle boarding and power boating are available from the beach. Fishing is another popular pastime, with the chance to catch sea bass, crab and lobster.
All the amenities you may need from restaurants, pubs, groceries, boutique shops, ice creams and fish and chips are all immediately to hand. The local shops are a high standard, offering a wide variety of quality goods and a very friendly service.
The area is historically linked with Dylan Thomas, poet and author of ‘Under Mike Wood’ and there is a route signposted to trace his favourite haunts. The village of New Quay is no new comer to catering for holidaymakers. It was welcoming 10000 visitors a year in Queen Victorias day.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
New Quay
Located in New Quay, this apartment is on the beach. Dolau Beach and Cardigan Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include New Quay Honey Farm and Teifi Valley Railway Limited. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - 43 min drive - 43.4 km
Skanda Vale - 54 min drive - 53.4 km
Getting around
Aberystwyth Station - 43 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 138 min drive
Restaurants
New Celtic Restaurant & Take-away - 12 min drive
Papa John's Pizza - 4 min drive
Llond Plat - 12 min drive
The Lime Crab - 1 min walk
Tafarn y Cadwgan - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Stunning Beach Front Apartment - Watch the dolphins over breakfast pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Stunning Beach Front Apartment - Watch the dolphins over breakfast?
As of 2 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning Beach Front Apartment - Watch the dolphins over breakfast on 1 Oct 2026 start from £191, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Stunning Beach Front Apartment - Watch the dolphins over breakfast?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stunning Beach Front Apartment - Watch the dolphins over breakfast?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Stunning Beach Front Apartment - Watch the dolphins over breakfast located?
Nestled on the beach, this New Quay apartment building is just steps away from Dolau Beach and Harbour Beach. Traeth y Quarry and Cardigan Bay are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is just about the best location in New Quay; right on the harbour and looking out to sea from almost every window. The apartment is spacious, clean, warm and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
We has a really fab time at this apartment. It is spacious, well fitted with comfy beds and sofas. And the best kitted out kitchen we have ever had - loads of crockery, cutlery and glasses for every occasion. It is in a lovely location with beautiful sea views. All in all I would recommend this for a holiday.
Linda P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Maureen K.
16 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and in a superb location. Unable to get a response from the owner about the broken and loose tiles in the bathroom. Seeing the dolphins pass every morning was a treat
The only problem we had was that we couldn't get the dishwasher to work. Other than that we were quite satisfied with our stay. We had a wonderful time watching the dolphins.
Absolutely stunning property with incredible views of the bay. Really spacious & comfortable with a very well equipped kitchen.Bathrooms both have excellent showers which is always a bonus in a holiday rental.Superb location if you want to view the water along with being close to everything you might need in the beautiful New Quay.This was our first time staying in this particular property and we are booking for next year for sure.Very easy check in process & good communication with the host.Love it, love it
A large, well equipped and clean flat in a great location with stunning views.
A bit of a surprise to see we were above a fish and chip shop but it didn’t impact the holiday. No noticeable smell!
Highly recommended.
We were there about 10 minutes when I heard the loud yell, "Dolphins!" We were fortunate enough to see them 3 times. Being so near the sea, with the stellar views,was fantastic. The apartment was shiny clean, very comfortable, with lovely modern renovations. New Quay is a lovely town and the apartment is in a great spot for restaurants and shops.
We had an issue with the hot water and our hosts were easy to contact and immediately contacted the plumber.
I highly recommend.
The apartment was spacious, well equipped, comfortable and the location was superb, with stunning views of the sea.
New Quay is extremely picturesque, all in all a great location for a family holiday.