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Red Kite Cottage - Romantic Retreat with Stunning Views & Two Private Meadows

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A stone cottage with a curved stone pathway leading to a wooden door.
A cozy living room with a television displaying the Netflix logo, a wooden coffee table with snacks, a bottle of wine, and a fireplace.
A rural landscape with rolling green fields, scattered trees, and a few buildings.
A cozy living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and a stone fireplace.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a skylight, and wall-mounted mirrors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lampeter, WLS
  • Place, University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hamdden Llambed Leisure
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cae Hir Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Red Kite Cottage - Romantic Retreat with Stunning Views & Two Private Meadows

Cosy, Quaint Barn Conversion with country views & 2 acres of private meadows.

Blissfully nestled into the rolling hillside with panoramic views over patchwork fields and the Teifi Valley below, Red Kite Cottage is a romantic cosy retreat designed for couples to spend time in nature.

The barn-conversion cottage is full of character with beams & wood burning stove but with modern touches like free high speed wi-fi, luxury bedlinen, stylish furnishings and EV charging facilities. Surrounded by green meadows, there are country walks right from your door which make the most of the gorgeous views.

Living Room
The open plan living area has a comfy sofa as well as table and chairs for dining. For entertainment there is a Smart TV with Freeview and access to Apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube and BBC iPlayer (using your own subscriptions) as well as a DVD player. There is a selection of board games in the cupboard and we have free high-speed WiFi.

Kitchen
The kitchen area is fully equipped for self-catering with electric oven, ceramic hob, full size fridge & freezer and a dishwasher as well as the essential kettle, toaster & microwave. Tea, coffee & sugar are provided along with a welcome basket of staples and treats to get you started.
Other items we include for you to use during your stay so you can travel light are: Washing up liquid & dish cloths, anti-bacterial spray, dishwasher tablets, hand wash, kitchen roll, foil, cling film, salt, pepper, mixed herbs, oil, and vinegar.

Bathroom
The luxury bathroom has a big double-ended bath plus a separate modern walk-in shower. Bath and hand towels are provided as well as toilet paper, body wash & bubble bath. The heated mirror has a built in shaver socket and there is also a heated towel rail.

Bedroom
The double bed has 100% cotton bedding and the duvet and pillows are all hypo-allergenic with no feathers. The bedside lamps have built in USB chargers. There is a hairdryer in one of the drawers. The skylight window is perfect for stargazing but it also has a blackout blind if you want to sleep late.

Staying Cosy
The cottage has central heating throughout as well as a wood burning stove for cosy nights in. The fire will be set ready for you and a large basket of logs and kindling is provided.

Outside Spaces
You have a private patio for outside dining and bird watching. Just a minute away up the grassy path in front of the cottage are Picnic Meadow and Garden Meadow (both shared with Woodpecker Cottage). They are beautiful spaces for relaxing and watching the birds and wildlife and each has a picnic table. There is also a bench in Valley View Meadow in front of the cottages. This is a great place to take in the views over the valley and our friendly sheep and chickens may come to the fence to say hello.

On-site Bird Hide
Just a minutes' walk from the cottage is our luxury birdwatching cabin - Misty Heights. We built it from scratch to be a peaceful, cosy space for watching and photographing the woodland birds that live around the cottages. It features underfloor heating, high speed WiFi, electric sockets & charging points, comfortable chairs and tea & coffee facilities. We get woodpeckers, nuthatches, goldfinches, chaffinches, coal tits, bullfinches, long-tailed tits, siskins and treecreepers as well as the more common garden birds. You will also see Red Kites and Buzzards flying overhead. It is available for guests to hire for exclusive private use for a few hours or for a whole day. If you are into bird photography, Leigh can also give you tips to help you get the best pictures and he also offers workshops.

Parking
You have your own dedicated parking space at the front of Coedmor Cottages. A 7kW EV charger is also available for guests to use (chargeable at our normal domestic rates).

Other things to note
There is so much to do within easy reach of the cottage. Here are a few ideas:
Natural Wonders: Lakes at Elan Valley and Llyn Brianne and the Cambrian Mountains and Brecon Beacons are perfect for walking.

Cardigan Bay: World class beaches like Penbryn, Llangrannog & Mwnt that are much quieter than other parts of the UK as well as quaint harbour towns like Aberaeron and New Quay with Dolphin Watching trips to see the UK's largest pod.

Gardens: Cae Hir, Aberglasney, and The National Botanic Garden of Wales are all within easy reach.

National Trust: Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Dinefwr Park & Castle, Hafod Estate, Cilgerran Castle, Llanerchaeron & Abergwesyn Common - all within an hour of the cottage.

Cycling: Many wonderful road routes through Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion as well as special mountain bike trails through the forest at Brechfa & Abergorlech.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8440450
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Lampeter

Located in Lampeter, this cottage is in a rural area. Cors Caron National Nature Reserve and Cors Caron reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cae Hir Gardens and Hamdden Llambed Leisure. Jane Beck Welsh Blankets and Canolfan Hamdden Caron Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Lampeter, WLS

What's nearby

  • University of Wales, Trinity Saint David - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hamdden Llambed Leisure - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cae Hir Gardens - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Long Wood Community Woodland - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • National Trust - Dolaucothi Gold Mines - 16 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Llanwrda Station - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Canton Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oscars - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Yr Hedyn Mwstard / The Mustard Seed - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sglodion a Physgodyn Llanybydder Fish & Chips - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Contis - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Kite Cottage - Romantic Retreat with Stunning Views & Two Private Meadows pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Red Kite Cottage - Romantic Retreat with Stunning Views & Two Private Meadows?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Red Kite Cottage - Romantic Retreat with Stunning Views & Two Private Meadows?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Kite Cottage - Romantic Retreat with Stunning Views & Two Private Meadows?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Kite Cottage - Romantic Retreat with Stunning Views & Two Private Meadows located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, Cae Hir Gardens and Hamdden Llambed Leisure. Long Wood Community Woodland and Mynydd Pencarreg are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Zena Snowdon-Perkins

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My husband Leigh and I have always loved being in the countryside. For 20 years we lived in a semi-rural village in Berkshire bringing up our son, running a successful photography studio and taking long walks in nature.

Whilst we had gorgeous countryside on our doorstep, we craved more. We started exploring different areas of the UK at weekends with a view to eventually moving to a more rural area for a more relaxed and peaceful life.

Our search took us further and further west until we crossed the border into Wales…and our hearts soared! Mid Wales was a revelation to us – the hills, the valleys the lakes and rivers…the open spaces. Our Big Dream began to take shape.

We then discovered the sweet spot where we could also be with half an hour of the sea and the most picture perfect harbour towns as well as the beautiful unspoilt beaches of Cardigan Bay. So when our son flew the nest we began the adventure to find our rural retreat...we found it at Coedmor Cottages.

Why they chose this property

Driving up the track to Coedmor Cottages for the first time, it really felt like coming home. The view, the peace and quiet and the idyllic cottages…it was very emotional – just like an episode of Escape to the Country! We are so passionate about this unspoilt and relatively unknown part of Wales that gets a fraction of the visitor numbers of Pembrokeshire and Snowdonia. We want to share our secluded corner of it with our cottage guests and help them to replenish their soul by spending time in nature.

Building our own luxury bird hide has been so rewarding - we now get to see the multitude of birds around the cottages up close and in comfort! Guests can also hire the hide for a few hours or a full day and really get back to nature.

If it's a more action packed holiday you are after then there are plenty of beautiful walks, cycle rides, lots of historical sites to explore as well as stunning beaches.

What makes this property unique

The view is the first thing that you will notice as you approach Coedmor Cottages. Set into the hillside looking over the valley with the Teifi River and a patchwork of fields and forests it is a wonder of nature.

If you want to spend time in nature, you will love our 2 acres of private meadows and our luxury bird hide. Picnic Meadow gets the sun all day and has far views of the Preseli Hills on a clear day (the place where the stones of Stonehenge are thought to have come from).

Garden Meadow gives you a great view over the valley below and we have planted a variety of trees to help wildlife and make the space more beautiful. The picnic bench is a wonderful spot for a sunset drink.

And don't forget our luxury heated birdwatching hide for being in nature whatever the weather!

Behind both meadows is open countryside where wildlife often pays a visit (as well as the resident sheep and sometimes cows with their calves in the Summer). We always see red kites and buzzards overhead and goldfinches, chaffinches and nuthatches are often around. Sometimes we see foxes, hares squirrels and rabbits in the surrounding fields. And listen for the Cronk Cronk of our neighbourhood Ravens - their aerobatics are amazing as they swoop down the valley.

When the cattle aren't in the fields behind our meadows, you can walk to the very top of the hill where the views are even more stunning.
Or if you want to venture out, we are magically placed so that whichever direction you travel there is somewhere amazing to visit. Head west to the glorious Cardigan Bay beaches and quaint seaside towns. Head north to spectacular lakes & dams at Llyn Brianne and Elan Valley. To the east are the wonderful Brecon Beacons and south are the forests of Brechfa & Abergorlech - renowned for Mountain Biking trails as well as walking.

Our "Secret" corner of Wales has so much to offer, but without the crowds of the more famous areas. Come and Discover Wales at Red Kite Cottage at Coedmor Cottages.

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