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Woodpecker Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat with 2 acres of Private Meadows

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Charming front entrance of Woodpecker Cottage.
Garden patio. The path behind leads to 2 acres of private meadows to explore.
Bed with 100% Cotton bed linen, underfloor heating and bedside USB charging.
Living/Dining area with cosy underfloor heating and wood burner.
Sunset from Valley View Meadow at the front of the cottage.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Lampeter, WLS
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Wales, Trinity Saint David6 min drive
  • Popular LocationNational Trust - Dolaucothi Gold Mines15 min drive
  • Popular LocationSkanda Vale41 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Woodpecker Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat with 2 acres of Private Meadows

Nestled into the rolling hillside with panoramic views over patchwork fields and the Teifi Valley below. Woodpecker 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 charger. 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 subscription) 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 underfloor heating keeps you toasty and there is also a heated towel rail. There is a shaver socket near the sink.

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.

Staying Cosy
The cottage has blissful underfloor 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 watching the sunset. Just a minute away up the grassy path behind the cottage are Picnic Meadow and Garden Meadow (both shared with Red Kite 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.

Parking
You have your own dedicated parking space at the front of Coedmor Cottages. We also have an EV charger available to use (charged at 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.

Property manager

Zena Snowdon-Perkins

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Lampeter

Located in Lampeter, this cottage is in a rural area. Coed Y Foel and Teifi Valley Railway Limited are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cors Caron and Dolau Beach. West Wales Museum of Childhood and New Quay Honey Farm are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Lampeter, WLS

What's nearby

  • University of Wales, Trinity Saint David - 6 min drive
  • Cae Hir Gardens - 6 min drive
  • National Trust - Dolaucothi Gold Mines - 15 min drive
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 32 min drive
  • Skanda Vale - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rominos - 12 min drive
  • Tafarn Jem - 10 min drive
  • Lloyds - 6 min drive
  • Ling Di Long - 6 min drive
  • Shapla Tandoori - 6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Woodpecker Cottage
The cottage is a lovely, cosy retreat. It's in a great location for exploring the surrounding area and the hosts, Zena & Leigh were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely rural location
A lovely getaway just what we needed in a lovely rural location , the cottage has everything you need and with a beautiful view over the valley, we where able to watch a pair of red kites soaring overhead it was a delight .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, cozy and comfortable place to stay in
Such a beautiful place to stay in, wonderful view. Nice people. Clean and tidy place. Would 100% coming back 👍🏼

10/10 Excellent

Rachel w.

Beautiful setting. great views. Very relaxing
Stayed for 3 nights very relaxing. Lovely and clean. Very quiet location. Great base to get to the coast and inland attractions plus some lovely walks nearby
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Zena Snowdon-Perkins

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We 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. If its 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. 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.

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 Woodpecker Cottage at Coedmor Cottages.
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