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Beaches: Banceithin is seven miles from the West Wales coast and there are dozens of beaches along Cardigan Bay which suit all tastes - from long sandy beaches with sand dunes to explore, smugglers coves with caves and rock pools, and pebble beaches accessible only to walkers.

Walking in the Cambrians

Walking in the Cambrian Mountains

Places of Interest: The colourful Georgian coastal town of Aberaeron, with specialist produce shops and a great choice of restaurants, is just 20 minutes drive away. Further afield is Aberystwyth, home of the Vale of Rheidol steam railway and modern Arts Centre. History lovers can go back in time at Ceredigion's historical sites like Cilgerran Castle, Strata Florida Abbey and Llanerchaeron. And those with a sweet tooth should head for New Quay Honey Farm!

Red Kite fedding spectacle around Banceithin

Red Kite spectacle near Banceithin

Angling: A variety of fishing opportunities are right on our doorstep, ranging from coarse fishing lakes suitable for the hobby angler, up to the venue for Wales's Annual Catfish and Carp Angling Competition. Day tickets are available from Tregaron Angling society for fishing the delightful River Teifi for brown trout and salmon or in stunningly beautiful trout lakes up in the mountains at Teifi Pools. The beaches along Cardigan Bay are excellent for sea fishing, whether from along the coast on out at sea on a fishing trip.

Great road and mountain biking around Banceithin

Getting muddy out on a Ceredigion cycle trail

Golf: There is a selection of golf courses in Ceredigion, including both parkland and coastal links with spectacular scenery. The Penrhos Golf and Country Club is just down the road and provides excellent facilities, with a challenging parkland course that ascends to give great views out over Cardigan Bay.

moon rising over Banceithin smallholding

The moon rising over Banceithin

But if you don't want to go anywhere at all, relax in the peaceful surroundings of Banceithin - listen to the frogs in the grassland, watch the red kites soar above the fields, or maybe just spend your day chatting to the chickens.

Getting Out & About in Wales!

Things to see & do in West Wales - Pethau i'w gweld a'u gwneud yng Ngorllewin Cymru

Waves breaking at Penbryn beach

Waves breaking on Penbryn beach

Walking: There are endless opportunities for walkers of all levels of experience and fitness - choose from cliff top walks along the Ceredigion Coast Path, part of the new Wales Coast Path launched in May 2012; inland walks through river valleys of the Teifi, Aeron, Ystwyth and Rheidol; or hill walks high up in the Cambrian Mountains. Guides for walks in the area are included with our holiday cottage guest information book or, if you'd like to learn more about the history and folklore of our area, why not book a guided walk with Twm's Treks.

Aberaeron 'across the harbour' tug-of-war festival

Watching the harbour tug-of-war at Aberaeron

Wildlife: For those with an interest in ornithology, Banceithin is blessed with a wide array of bird species as the property is surrounded by grassland. Head to the beautiful RSPB Ynys-hir reserve, home of BBC Springwatch 2011 & 2012, or visit the Dyfi Osprey Project. Cardigan Bay is known as The Dolphin Coast, and in the summer you may be lucky to spot bottlenose dolphins and grey seals.

Small carp caught by David at a local coarse fishing lake

Mirror carp caught by David near Banceithin

Cycling: Ceredigion has three Wales Cycle Breaks Centres, as well as dedicated routes for the independent cyclist such as the Ystwyth Trail and The Rheidol Cycleway. A mountain bike hire centre and shop is 10 minutes drive from Banceithin, and a circular cycle route passes the end of our drive heading to Aberaeron. Mountain bikers are catered for at the Nant Yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre, which offers three main mountain biking trails.

Large variety of golf courses in west Wales

Losing your ball on a West Wales golf course

Astronomy: Banceithin is officially in one of the areas with the darkest skies in the UK as there is no light pollution here. So it is ideal either for those with an interest in astronomy who wish to bring their own telescopes to take advantage of our fantastic celestial views. A star chart is provided in each cottage for all us amateur star gazers who just want to find Orion's Belt and marvel at how bright the Milky Way is!

There's always something going on in the local area, be it a craft fair in Aberystwyth, coracle racing at Cilgerran or the bustling annual seafood festival in Aberaeron. Details of seasonal and more information on all of the above activities are included in our famous (or should that be infamous!) holiday cottage guest information book.

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