Welsh Coach House
Like it? Add to favourites to compare and share
Overview
In an oasis of gracious and glorious living in the fifty acre grounds of the Glaneirw Estate, Welsh Coach House is a unique, stunningly beautiful five bedroom property perfect for family holidays and wonderful celebrations. Welsh Coach House is a beautifully restored former Coach House and Granary situated in its own landscaped private gardens with total privacy and seclusion. On the borders of Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion, this wonderful home is just a five minute drive from the exceptional sandy beaches of Tresaith and Aberporth in Cardigan Bay. Offering a totally unforgettable stay in this hidden corner of Wales, Welsh Coach House is approached by a glorious avenue of beech trees that line the driveway of the wonderfully private Glaneirw Estate. The fully restored Glaneirw Georgian mansion sits in all its glory on the site of the once Eirw Castle with some parts dating back to the 1300’s. The estate is brimming with pasture and woodland, surrounding both the mansion house and Welsh Coach House. The estate managers farm Pedigree Dexter Cattle and rare breed Mangalitsa pigs on the estate and enjoy eggs from their free range chickens. Guests can purchase first class meat and eggs from the farm. The pigs forage in the woodlands and the meat has distinct marbling giving it a rich, flavoursome texture. During the winter, the pigs are fed on apples and pears from the estate orchard.
When you book a holiday in Welsh Coach House, you will quickly get lost in the bird song and country air. If you can bear to leave this lavish house and its beautiful gardens, you will quickly discover gorgeous beaches, a scenic coastal path, dolphin spotting trips, stunning gardens and charming seaside villages. It is the perfect base to explore the Cardigan Bay Heritage coastline and the Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion Coastal Path. Welsh Coach House has been lovingly renovated with a brilliant blend of old and new. It is a period property with style and swagger and the most tasteful of furnishings. With five bedrooms, it is also the perfect place to bridge the gap between generations, to reinvigorate and recharge the batteries in country air. You can invite the grandparents along knowing that there are outstanding entertainment spaces and plenty of quiet corners to disappear off to for a peaceful read and a cup of tea. Within its honey-coloured stone walls and stable doors, you will discover a truly beautiful holiday home decorated in wonderful contemporary colour palettes. Welsh Coach House enjoys a fascinating history with the bell that was used to call staff in around 1871 still in position in Welsh Coach House’s bell tower. A Georgian façade was added and an age of hippy commune became part of its life.
As well as its beautiful five bedrooms, Welsh Coach House offers three elegant bathrooms and a downstairs cloakroom, a fantastic games room, an impressive, slate floored main reception room, a very generous sized modern kitchen and huge, open hallways. The master bedroom suite is a glorious, light and airy space with its sumptuous bed being dressed in luxury Egyptian cotton linen. Each of the bathrooms is a beautifully tiled space with a contemporary freestanding bath as well as a large walk-in shower. Many of the coach house’s original features are intact including huge oak doors, aged terracotta tiles and highly impressive slate floors. Welsh Coast House boasts high ceilings, ornate architraves and characterful wooden beams.
The drawing room is smart and elegant offering the chance to mingle or slide away. Lavish grey sofas sit opposite each other where you can enjoy pre-dinner drinks or family games. The vintage dining table offers elegance and style. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with oversized, excellent black appliances, a huge array of wooden cabinets and a handy breakfast table. It is easy to prepare a holiday feast in such a brilliant space. The games room is fabulous with a full-size table tennis table, dart board and even a beer fridge. There is also a Smart television and a good supply of DVD’s and board games for your entertainment.
The bedrooms are totally luxurious with quality, crisp linens and soft throws and cushions adorning the sumptuous beds. You will deep dive into some serious shut eye wanting to wake early to explore this wondrous estate. The upper bedrooms boast characterful beams and sloping ceilings.
Outside you will discover extensive lawns, an alfresco lounge and dining terrace, gorgeous borders and a Weber barbecue which your barbecue masters will be delighted with, especially when buying quality meats from the farm. Beyond the walled garden is the estate orchard with a mixture of original and recently planted fruit trees and soft fruit bushes which guests are welcome to enjoy when in season.
What you should know…
- If you don’t want to take your bikes, you can hire them and enjoy the fabulous cycle routes
- Welsh Coach House is fantastic for large family gatherings or holidays with friends. There is so much social space, wonderful activies on the doorstep and a brilliant games room
Property Features
Ground Floor
- Open-plan living & dining room with seating for 12
- Fully-equipped kitchen with range cooker, gas hob, electric oven, microwav and dishwasher
- Cloakroom
First Floor (accessed via two staircases)
- Bedroom with king-size bed
- Bedroom with single bed
- Family shower room with large rain shower
- Master bedroom with super-king bed, full size day bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with king-size bed
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Family bathroom with double size shower and corner bath
Exterior Grounds
- Courtyard
- Dining facilities
- Weber barbecue
- Extensive lawned garden
- Games room with table tennis, darts board and outdoor fridge
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Smart TV
- Nespresso coffee machine (please bring your own pods!)
- Washing machine & dryer
- Underfloor heating downstairs
- Parking
Location
About the surrounding area of Welsh Coach HouseThe delightful holiday resort of Aberporth boasts two fabulous Blue Flag beaches between the rocky headlands of Trecregyn and Fathgarreg and some charming seaside shops, cafes and pubs. On the southern edge of Cardigan Bay, visitors are attracted by its beaches and access to the stunning Wales Coastal Path. There are pleasure boats, sailing boats, kayaks and canoes for hire. You will also enjoy watching the local fishermen unloading crate after crate of giant spider crabs and other seafish. In the 17th and 18th centuries herring were plentiful in Cardigan Bay so Aberporth had at least twenty full time herring smacks. Now it is mainly crab and lobster fishing. You will find rock pools exposed at low tide and the cliff top walks along the Ceredigion coast boast extensive views as far as the Llyn Peninsula. There is a wonderful carving of a leaping dolphin overlooking the beach as bottlenose dolphins are frequently seen close to shore.
The Wales Coast Path, otherwise known as the Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion Coastal Path, is well established with clear signing and spectacular walking, especially from Cardigan to Borth. From Aberporth you may just want to walk along the cliffs to Tresaith or you may want to take the circular walk. There are seaside saunters along the fronts of coastal towns and villages, literary trails such as the Dylan Thomas Trail around New Quay, delightful strolls along country lanes bordered with ancient hedgerows full of wild flowers, invigorating walks across wild headlands enjoying stunning views of the rugged Cardigan Bay coastline, challenging mountain hikes in the remote uplands of the Cambrian Mountains or slow riverside rambles along the Teifi, Aeron Rheidol and Ystwyth valleys. Cardigan Bay has a number of useful little buses if you do not want to drive.
Keen cyclists enjoy the amazing cycle routes around Cardigan Bay. You can hire cycles from New Image Bikes, Cardigan if you do not want to take your own. Those that enjoy active holidays love canoeing along the River Teifi. At 79km, it is one of the longest rivers in Wales, starting at Teifi Pools high up near Tregaron. The section from Llechryd Bridge to the mouth of the river at Poppit Sands is tidal so it makes a wonderful half day canoe trip if there is enough water. You must check the tides though. Surfing is popular in Aberporth, Poppit Sands and Llangrannog. Visitors also enjoy paddleboarding, sailing, waterskiing and wakeboarding. There are some epic sea fishing boat trips available as well as salmon and sea trout in the lower reaches of the Teifi. The Pembrokeshire Anglers Association has fifteen miles of prime salmon, trout and sea trout fishing on the Western Cleddau River while the Nevern River is also popular. Sea bass can be found off Dale Beach, Whitesands and Poppit Sands.
As well as Aberporth beaches, there are some other wonders to visit including the once smugglers cove, Cwmtydu Beach, Llangrannog Beach which enjoys superb coastal scenery, the National Trust’s beautiful Penbryn Beach though there is a bit of a walk to the beach, Tresaith Beach which is named after the River Saith that cascades over the cliffs to the beach with a waterfall, Mwnt Beach, another National Trust jewel with gorgeous cliff top walks, Poppit Sands which is one of the popular beaches with plenty of sand dunes and Newport Sands Beach, another duned wonder.
The islands of Skomer, Skokholm and Ramsey are located a few miles off the Pembrokeshire coast. Managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, the islands are home to puffins, Manx shearwaters, Atlantic grey seals, razorbills, gannets and much more wildlife.
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town/City |
Cardigan
(10.1km) |
||
| Nearest Village |
Aberporth
(3.9km) |
||
| Nearest Restaurant |
The Ship Bar & Grill, Aberporth
(4.2km) |
||
| Nearest Supermarket |
Nisa Local, Tan-y-groes
(700m) |
||
| Nearest Golf |
Cardigan Golf Club
(14.5km) |
||
| Nearest Beach |
Aberporth Beach
(4.2km) |
||
Region
While the image of lush valleys and a laid-back lifestyle are right at the heart of a holiday in Wales, don’t think stunning landscapes and a bit of relaxation are the only thing on offer in this beautiful country. Don’t believe us?
Check out our Wales travel guide – it’s full of handy hints, travel ideas and great stuff for families and groups of friends to do.
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesWelsh Coach House is perfect for family holidays. It enjoys five bedrooms so there may be space for grandparents or even two families. Children love the games room with table tennis, darts and games. The gardens are beautiful and children love picking fruit from the orchard.
There is an endless list of active adventures you can plan, in and around Aberporth. The two beaches are amazing. One is mainly used for sunbathing and bucket and spade fun and the other is used a lot for boating adventures and watersports. If you want to try out some other beaches, you can visit the wonderful small sandy beach of Penbryn that is owned by the National Trust or one of New Quay’s two beaches. New Quay is a small seaside town with fish and chips, two sandy beaches and Cardigan Bay Watersports where you can hire paddleboards and other boards. There are regular boat trips from the end of the pier. Poppit Sands has masses of room for kites and frisbees.
There are several places where you can decorate pottery including Gabrielle Gallery. Fantasy Farm has some cute and fluffy animals to pet as well as a softplay area, a bouncy castle, slide and boating lake. Children enjoy the bumpy tractor ride to visit the cows, sheep and horses.
For more outdoor fun, you can head to the National Trust’s Llanerchaeron where you can enjoy the cycle path, the lovely woodland and the river. There is a working farm that young ones enjoy, a sheltered walled garden for picnics and an enchanting Fairy Doors Project so look out for some special winged friends along the forest walk.
Other popular excursions are the Bluestone National Park Resort near Narbeth, the Oakwood Theme Park, also near Narbeth, Folly Farm, the Treetops Adventure Trail and Heatherton World of Activities. At the National Botanic Garden of Wales there is something to see in every season. The Vale of Rheidol Railway runs a steam train from Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge where you enjoy stunning scenery from the coast to the Cambrian Mountains.
St David’s Peninsula is a place of dreamy beauty and pilgrimage with its cathedral, the Bishop’s Palace and a wonderful array of beaches, cafes, galleries, restaurants and boat trips.
Kids Activities Close-by
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
Onsite Facilities
- Games Room
- Table Tennis
- DVD
Extras
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
| Security deposit | £150 payable to the owner and refunded after departure, subject to full inspection |
| Arrival time | 4:00 pm |
| Departure time | 10:00 am |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | £150 payable to the owner and refunded after departure, subject to full inspection |
| Arrival time | 4:00 pm |
| Departure time | 10:00 am |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival |
| Internet access? | Yes, Wi-Fi is included in the rental price |
| Changeover day | Saturday |
| Minimum stay | Please note that there is a 3-night minimum stay |
| Pets welcome? | No pets |
| Smoking Allowed? | No smoking |
| Insurance | Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings and any accidental damage caused during their stay |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 10 people:
| Rental period | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4th 2023 - Jun 10th 2023 | £1,466 | £1,675 | £1,884 | £2,094 |
| Jun 10th 2023 - Jun 17th 2023 | £1,445 | £1,651 | £1,857 | £2,063 |
| Jun 17th 2023 - Jun 24th 2023 | £1,522 | £1,739 | £1,957 | £2,174 |
| Jun 24th 2023 - Jul 8th 2023 | £1,535 | £1,754 | £1,973 | £2,192 |
| Jul 8th 2023 - Jul 15th 2023 | £1,828 | £2,089 | £2,350 | £2,611 |
| Jul 15th 2023 - Jul 22nd 2023 | - | - | - | £3,044 |
| Jul 22nd 2023 - Aug 26th 2023 | - | - | - | £3,259 |
| Aug 26th 2023 - Sep 2nd 2023 | - | - | - | £3,153 |
| Sep 2nd 2023 - Sep 9th 2023 | £1,415 | £1,617 | £1,819 | £2,021 |
| Sep 9th 2023 - Sep 16th 2023 | £1,287 | £1,471 | £1,655 | £1,839 |
| Sep 16th 2023 - Sep 23rd 2023 | £1,097 | £1,254 | £1,410 | £1,567 |
| Sep 23rd 2023 - Sep 30th 2023 | £1,060 | £1,211 | £1,363 | £1,514 |
| Sep 30th 2023 - Oct 14th 2023 | £877 | £1,002 | £1,128 | £1,253 |
| Oct 14th 2023 - Nov 4th 2023 | £1,275 | £1,457 | £1,639 | £1,822 |
| Nov 4th 2023 - Dec 21st 2023 | £792 | £905 | £1,018 | £1,131 |
| Dec 21st 2023 - Jan 5th 2024 | - | £2,076 | £2,335 | £2,594 |
| Jan 5th 2024 - Jan 27th 2024 | £792 | £905 | £1,018 | £1,131 |
| Jan 27th 2024 - Feb 17th 2024 | £810 | £926 | £1,042 | £1,157 |
| Feb 17th 2024 - Mar 2nd 2024 | £922 | £1,054 | £1,186 | £1,317 |
| Mar 2nd 2024 - Mar 16th 2024 | £827 | £946 | £1,064 | £1,182 |
| Mar 16th 2024 - Mar 30th 2024 | £864 | £988 | £1,111 | £1,235 |
| Mar 30th 2024 - Apr 13th 2024 | - | - | - | £1,622 |
| Apr 13th 2024 - Apr 20th 2024 | £864 | £988 | £1,111 | £1,235 |
| Apr 20th 2024 - Apr 27th 2024 | £902 | £1,031 | £1,160 | £1,288 |
| Apr 27th 2024 - May 4th 2024 | £984 | £1,125 | £1,265 | £1,406 |
| May 4th 2024 - May 18th 2024 | £984 | £1,125 | £1,265 | £1,406 |
| May 18th 2024 - May 25th 2024 | £1,060 | £1,211 | £1,363 | £1,514 |
| May 25th 2024 - Jun 1st 2024 | - | - | - | £2,482 |
| Jun 1st 2024 - Jun 8th 2024 | £1,466 | £1,675 | £1,884 | £2,094 |
| Jun 8th 2024 - Jun 15th 2024 | £1,445 | £1,651 | £1,857 | £2,063 |
| Jun 15th 2024 - Jun 22nd 2024 | £1,522 | £1,739 | £1,957 | £2,174 |
| Jun 22nd 2024 - Jul 6th 2024 | £1,535 | £1,754 | £1,973 | £2,192 |
| Jul 6th 2024 - Jul 13th 2024 | £1,828 | £2,089 | £2,350 | £2,611 |
| Jul 13th 2024 - Jul 20th 2024 | - | - | - | £3,044 |
| Jul 20th 2024 - Aug 24th 2024 | - | - | - | £3,259 |
| Aug 24th 2024 - Aug 31st 2024 | - | - | - | £3,153 |
| Aug 31st 2024 - Sep 7th 2024 | £1,415 | £1,617 | £1,819 | £2,021 |
| Sep 7th 2024 - Sep 14th 2024 | £1,287 | £1,471 | £1,655 | £1,839 |
| Sep 14th 2024 - Sep 21st 2024 | £1,097 | £1,254 | £1,410 | £1,567 |
| Sep 21st 2024 - Sep 28th 2024 | £1,060 | £1,211 | £1,363 | £1,514 |
| Sep 28th 2024 - Oct 12th 2024 | £877 | £1,002 | £1,128 | £1,253 |
| Oct 12th 2024 - Nov 2nd 2024 | £1,275 | £1,457 | £1,639 | £1,822 |
| Nov 2nd 2024 - Dec 5th 2024 | £792 | £905 | £1,018 | £1,131 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Reviews
-
Delightful Property
Welsh Coach House was superb. Everything we possibly needed was provided. The decor was delightful. The property was clean and well maintained. The setting was delightful and our host Jane helpful
-
Superb!
Very clean and comfortable and a stone's throw away from the stunning West coast of Wales. Jane is a great host and very helpful! The beef and pork are excellent!!!!
-
We loved our stay here!
Fantastic Property
Loved our stay at Welsh Coach House, will definitely be booking for next year. Very high quality and stunning area. -
Just Lovely
The house and garden are beautiful. The rooms are incredibly comfortable. Plenty of space for the kids to run around and plenty to keep them occupied (board games, table tennis, hide and seek!). The host is very friendly and helpful, and her bacon and sausages are very tasty. The area is spectacular - Mwnt is a favorite with the chance to see dolphins. There is just so much to do - this was our 4th year and we will be back
-
Excellent!
Fantastic accommodation. Very comfortable and the attention to detail was fabulous. The host was very welcoming and our family of 6 adults and 2 children had an amazing week. Highly recommended. And we will definitely return.
-
Welsh Coach House is absolutely stunning
Welsh Coach House, near Aberporth, is quite simply stunning due to the exceptionally high quality fixtures and fittings which resulted in a very comfortable holiday. The mattresses and bedding quality were the best we have found and we have stayed in many 5 star holiday cottages around the country. The welcome tray was lovely as it included produce from local suppliers along with an excellent bottle of wine. The owner, Jane, was on hand and made us feel very welcome as she lives on site and was even able to provide secure storage for our mountain bikes. She rears rare breed pigs and Dexter cows and we purchased some meat to take home which was fabulous. This is the second time we have stayed at Glaneirw and we are hoping it won't be the last. The local area is also stunning with a variety of gorgeous beaches to visit including Penbryn, Llangrannog, Aberporth and Tresaith. This area of Wales is definitely our favourite UK holiday location.
Don't miss out! Reserve now and get a full refund if you change your mind within 48hrs.
