Self Catering Holiday Cottage, The Smithy Cottage, Oakford, near New Quay West Wales
A charming converted 18th century stone and slate blacksmith's workshop in the delightful secluded village of Oakford, set off the main coast road only four miles from the nearest beach at New Quay. The Old Smithy has recently been sympathetically renovated to a high standard keeping many of the original features including its two foot thick stone walls and vaulted oak ceiling. Its large master bedroom and a novel mezzanine floor in the second bedroom means it can comfortably sleep a family of four to five, making it perfect for a family break in West Wales.
The living room with its 14 foot high vaulted oak ceiling centered around a wood burning stove allows you to relax in the evenings and sink into the two sofas or the wicker bowl chair. And if the family need to be occupied there is always the TV, CD player and radio plus the traditional Welsh dresser and side table holding a range of books and board games. Smoking is not permitted within the property and, apart from guide dogs, no other pets are allowed to stay. Bed linen, tea towels, electricity and central heating are provided.
There is a fully fitted and equipped kitchen with Belfast sink, fridge/freezer, microwave, ceramic hob and oven. (The kitchen units can have child locks activated for your arrival.) This leads into the utility area with the washing machine, sink, drying area and additional toilet. The dining area with its table and chairs for four people has French doors that open onto the patio area and garden with its lawn where you can sit and relax, and when dark, gaze at the star studded sky that cannot be seen by the city dwellers.
The master bedroom has a double bed and the second bedroom has a split mezzanine area with a single bed on each floor plus a further cot on the ground floor. Please note that the steps to reach the mezzanine floor are very steep. The Bathroom has a bath with power shower, wash basin, WC and a large airing cupboard available for storage during your stay.
Oakford is a perfect base for a wide range of activities, from following the Dylan Thomas trail to sailing in Cardigan Bay. Here are a few ideas to help plan your holiday...
Oakford is 4 miles from the harbour town of New Quay with its variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. New Quay has a Heritage Centre and Wildlife Centre.
The town and its people inspired Dylan Thomas to write "Under Milk Wood". Boat trips can be taken from New Quay and dolphins, seals and other marine life can be regularly spotted.
New Quay has three sandy beaches which are safe for bathing. The harbour town of Aberaeron (3 miles) is a perfect example of Regency and Georgian architecture with houses painted in
dolly mixture colours.
We are sure that you will enjoy your stay at the Smithy Cottage in West Wales and for further information on availability and prices please use the contact information below.
- Contact
- For information on accommodation and booking please contact:
- Old Smithy Enquiries
- 8 Mafeking Rd
- Pen Y Lan
- Cardiff
- CF23 5DQ
- Tele (UK):
- +44 (0) 29 20 491 080
- Website
- http://www.oldsmithy.info
- enquiries@oldsmithy.info