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Fantastic couples escape to the country. Close to the coast in peaceful location

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A stone farmhouse with a sloped roof, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a small garden area.
A campfire with a sign reading "Campfire Circle" surrounded by trees and wooden benches.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black tiled backsplash, a built-in oven, and a window above the sink.
A wooden archway with string lights, surrounded by greenery and a grassy area.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, including a table set for two, a washing machine, and a built-in oven.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room

    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Boncath, WLS
  • Place, Cenarth Falls
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Cardigan Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fantastic couples escape to the country. Close to the coast in peaceful location

Fully fitted kitchen, which includes oven/hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and a washer/dryer.
Iron, hairdryer, vacuum cleaner, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Also, colour TV with freeview and DVD player.
All bedding, towels, electricity and heating are provided free of charge.
A stair-gate, cot and highchair are available on request free of charge.
Sorry pets are not permitted in this cottage. We have three other dog friendly properties at the same location - if you have a dog, please take a look at these (ref. No. 6512099, 6516924, 6831323)
A complimentary welcome pack of tea, coffee, milk, sugar and biscuits is also included with all week long bookings,
In addition to each cottage having it’s own enclosed garden, there is also an enclosed, child friendly communal garden.
There is also an enclosed shared garden and a lockable bike shed.
There is direct access to a public footpath from the grounds making it ideal for walkers.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking permitted outside in the cottage garden.

Smoking allowed in garden area.

Important information

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Property # 6497468
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Boncath

Located in Boncath, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Newcastle Emlyn Castle and Cardigan Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cenarth Falls and Celtic Country Wines - Celteg. Travelling with kids? Consider National Coracle Centre and Canolfan Hamdden Crymych Leisure Centre. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Boncath, WLS

What's nearby

  • Cenarth Falls - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Cardigan Castle - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Cilgerran Castle - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Cardigan Castle - 13 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Clunderwen Station - 36 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffi Pendre Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Grosvenor - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Grain - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Yum Yum Sweets - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Crwst - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic couples escape to the country. Close to the coast in peaceful location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fantastic couples escape to the country. Close to the coast in peaceful location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic couples escape to the country. Close to the coast in peaceful location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic couples escape to the country. Close to the coast in peaceful location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic couples escape to the country. Close to the coast in peaceful location located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Cenarth Falls, National Coracle Centre, and Welsh Wildlife Centre. Newcastle Emlyn Castle and Cardigan Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay in Valley View Cottages

Perfect location for a stay in Wales
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you both. We know you had a lovely time here and certainly made the most of places to visit and walk. We look forward to seeing you again in the not too distant future Clare and Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tranquil retreat

The perfect place to get close to nature and escape from it all and as an added bonus your four legged friend can tag along.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thanks for your review Jason. Its special to be able to see the stars and listen to the owls isn't it, still impresses us. Certainly a happy place for dogs to be too, so much to entertain them! Hope to see you again soon Clare and Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cosy, clean very comfortable.

Great property,owners very helpful and friendly. Enjoyed eggs from there chickens. Good location plenty of interesting walking weather rather wet all week but didn't spoil our holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thanks for the great review. Yep the weather was spectacular but we make sure our cottages are warm and comfortable, with everything you need to stay in for the day if needs be. There are also many options around the area to keep you entertained, especially if you are well equipped like you both were. Enjoyed our chats and certainly envious of your lovely few months roaming around the country. Thanks for being great guests Clare and Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good

Stayed for 2 nights want a amazing stay we had Neil and Kate can’t thankyou enough you two are amazing people and we defo will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place to stay

If I’m honest then I would want to keep this place hidden from everyone else. It was a great experience. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We loved the game room, chicken roaming free and nature we were surrounded by. The local pub had very good food. We were very lucky with the weather too! Definitely planning to return. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your lovely review Kirke, we are so glad you enjoyed it so much. We are surrounded by such stunning landscape and beaches, none of which are ever crowded, even in summer, which is such a bonus. Its great to hear guests having healthy competitive fun in the games room....its hard to beat the sound of laughter, unless its the sound of peace and quiet..or Owls! Thanks again and we look forward to see you soon. Clare and Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

My five year old son and I stayed for three nights and loved the quiet countryside and clean air. There are walks and other places to see and things to do as mentioned in the hosts book. We went to the Cardigan Coastal farm park (great if you have a child) and also to Gwmbert for the 'A bay to remember' boat ride to spot the seals. Oveall, a great short trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2022
Thanks for your lovely review. It is a lovely peaceful spot, but easy to travel to places to visit in the area, including lots of beaches, boat trips and Cardigan is worth a visit too. So pleased that you enjoyed your stay here. Kate & Neil
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and private.

Lovely place loved feeding the cows and was great to see the cats and get a bit of painting done.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic break in Wales

We loved our break at Buzzards Watch - We were welcomed by some friendly chickens who ran over to greet us, and Neil who was a fantastic host with plenty of helpful pointers for where to eat/drink locally. It was just what we were looking for and would 100% recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to stay in Wales.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Loved the cottage nice and peaceful, lovely and friendly hosts, clean and warm, everything we needed was there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

All above board and very pleasant clean and easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Retreat

A great centre for walking and enjoying the woods, rivers and coast of this amazing countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Lovely place , great welcome and marvelous break
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

Views were stunning, site owners were lovely and overall a very perfect escape away. Will be definitely returning!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Really enjoyed our time in Wales

Had a good time , nice and restful but loved the area
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review. We are very lucky to be placed in such a great area for guests to visit so many parts of the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast line, along with being surrounded by picturesque towns and villages.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location for a romantic get away

The cottage was situated in the middle of the country away from everything and it was absolutely perfect. There a many local villages which was beautiful and you could get everything you needed. The cottage was perfect. Clean, warm and had everything we needed. Chris and claire were very welcoming and were at hand should we have needed anything. My partner and I visited many places while we were there. The area was full of Welsh culture and we loved it. The location was just perfect for our romantic get away. We would not hesitate to return :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your lovely review. We are certainly lucky to have our cottages in such an ideal place. Remote and peaceful yet with a bit of whatever you need within a short drive. No matter if you choose to go a bit further away to Tenby or Aberystwyth for example, the landscape is so beautiful it makes the drive a pleasure. We are glad you found the cottage just what you needed. We aim to make them a home from home as its important to have somewhere nice and comfortable to return to at the end of the day. Thanks again and hope to see you again Regards Clare and Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful haven

Lovely cosy barn conversion in beautiful peaceful surroundings. Fabulous countryside views in an idyllic location. Very friendly hosts, would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your lovely review and recommendation. We are lucky to live in such beautiful and peaceful surroundings but be only a short drive to Cardigan and Newcastle Emlyn, for all the shops you need and wonderful beaches and coastal paths too. Today the peace is broken by the humming of bees around the garden, quite astonishing how many there are. Thank you again and hope to see you another time here at Valley View Cottages Clare and Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic cottage far from the madding crowd.

This cottage has all the comforts a traveller could possibly want.....clean comfortable bed, plenty of space, full size fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and peace and quiet......except for the friendly sheep in the paddock next door who let you know they are there every now and then. Wifi and TV reception is quite satisfactory considering the location of the cottage and the host is conscientious about recycling, providing separate bins in the kitchen. We found this cottage to be the perfect base to explore the Pembrokeshire Coast NP.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you Diana for your lovely review. We are glad you found Buzzards Watch comfortable and clean - we aim for our guests to feel like the cottages are a home from home. We try to recycle as much as we can and have cut down on plastic usage by now supplying milk in glass bottles. Thank you for the wifi mention as our lovely rural location can mean coverage is a little patchy on occasions.... but that is all part of the charm. Thank you again for your lovely review and for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy - Best Wishes Clare and Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

EXCELLENT ACCOMODATION

The welcome we received was warm and genuine. The ACCOMODATION was comfortable and had everything we needed to make it a quiet haven at the end of our busy days.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you Lyn for your review. We are glad you found it comfortable, that is our aim and we wish you good luck with your further search and look forward to seeing you again Clare and Chris
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovely property in a lovely location

This is a lovely property. On arrival we were greeted by Chris who told us were the keys were and how to get in, etc. This is one of few properties that we have stayed in that had the heating on and was warm for when we arrived. A warm welcome is always nice. Once inside the property you are welcomed by some lovely cake, tea, coffee & milk. We had pretty much everything we needed here, a real home from home. All the utensils and pots you could need were there. One thing we would have like was some washing up liquid, however this wasn't a big issue as we bought some when we were next in a supermarket. We were provided with dishwasher tablets, however we do prefer to wash up as we go. We were also provided with washing powder which was a nice extra. We had full control of the heating which is always a plus. The bed was very comfortable.We were left plenty of towels and wash stuff in the bathroom. It was a fantastic couples retreat with brilliant views. One thing that slightly let the property down for us was the internet and tv signal. The internet was the main issue for us. The rare time that we could see the wifi signal it was only 1 bar of signal which we couldn't stay connected to for very long. We also had no phone signal. We like to walk during the day, however if we want to change our plans we do rely heavily on internet access to this. Having barely any internet access nor phone signal did prove quite challenging. The tv signal was also a bit hit and miss. Some nights we got all the channels, other nights we only had signal on a few. Overall we did enjoy our stay here. We would definitely recommend the property and return if we were to stay in the area again. Thank you for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review. We are so glad you had a good stay here at Valley View Cottages, we pride ourselves in making our guests stay as comfortable as possible so firstly i would like to apologise for the lack of washing up liquid - that must have been an oversight as we always supply that, along with such things as kitchen roll, clingfilm, foil and as you mention dishwasher tablets. As far as the wi-fi and phone signal, yes the small price we pay for living in this beautiful rural retreat - mobile signal is sketchy. With the wifi -It is the broadband which is the issue - we are constantly hassling BT regarding this and are almost at the point of switching on the fibre to premises but until that point, the very limited band width is a problem, although it seems to be unpredictable as can also be fine! Many of our guests relish this but we certainly appreciate that if you wish to look something up on the internet for your next days activities it can be an issue. Thank you again and kind regards Clare and Chris
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10/10 Excellent

La campagne au calme

Le cottage est très bien équipé et tout était parfait. Les propriétaires sont très sympathiques et à l'écoute de nos besoins. Nous avons vraiment apprécié le pack bienvenue pour le petit déjeuner qui nous a évité de courir faire des courses dès notre arrivée (et le gâteau était vraiment délicieux )ainsi que les oeufs de la ferme voisine. L'endroit est très calme et retiré mais nous avons trouvé très facilement grâce aux indications très claires fournies par Chris. Il y a beaucoup de documentation sur les endroits à visiter et les activités à faire ainsi que de bons conseils dans le classeur de Clare pour les courses et autre. A recommander sans hésitation
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Kate & Neil Harnott

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We bought Valley View Cottages in March 2016 after a long search for a suitable “lifestyle” business. We fell in love with the property within minutes of arriving on a beautiful sunny day in August 2015.

Clare has a passion for craft work especially hand painting old furniture to give it a new lease of life and you may find some examples in your cottage when you stay! Chris, having worked in manufacturing for 25 years is looking forward to sprucing up the grounds, growing vegetables and generally just spending as much time outside as possible.

Chris is a keen cyclist, both on and off road so will be able to advise on suitable routes for cycling visitors, whilst both Clare and Chris are keen walkers (along with Milo).

The original owners, Jim and Sarah moved to West Wales in October 2007, after relocating from Maidenhead

Milo
Milo
Berkshire in search of a ‘Life in the Country’. The property they found comprised of two Welsh stone barns and a detached house sitting in 3 acres of gardens and woodland, with amazing views across surrounding fields and valleys. The barns needed a huge amount of work in order to turn them into luxury holiday cottages, but plans were quickly drawn up and planning was granted at the end of March 2008. Work began immediately.

When you come to Valley View Cottages for your holiday, you will be guaranteed a very warm welcome from us and our small but very friendly dog Milo.

We are very fortunate to be surrounded by superb wildlife, namely the magnificent buzzards which we have living in the woods at the top of the trac

Why they chose this property

Buzzards watch is a one-bedroomed cottage on two-levels, with the open-plan living area/kitchen located upstairs to take advantage of the superb views across the valley and to catch the evening sun. There is a patio area with garden furniture and an enclosed lawn area surrounding the cottage plus a little bistro table and chairs at the top of the stairs so you can capture the sun no matter what time of the day.

What makes this property unique

All the properties have views across the beautiful valley, including a footpath into the woods taking you to a number of locations. We are within walking distance of a great pub with friendly locals and landlady along with great food. Local towns and beaches within 20 minutes drive which will leave you wanting more each time you visit!

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