Cormorant Cottage, Holiday home St Dogmaels, Sleeps 2, 1 bedrooms, bathrooms

Cormorant Cottage is a delightful, end of terrace cottage, one of three attached to Glanteifi House on the outskirts of St Dogmaels, set on the banks of the River Teifi and offering the most wonderful views over this beautiful waterway, towards the mouth of the estuary and Poppit Sands.There is a front terrace where you can sit and soak up the views on a summer’s evening or dine alfresco, the bird and wildlife is sure to delight; you are welcome to wander the 3 acres of shared grounds which reach down to the banks of the river and also to use the tennis court. The useful glazed porch leads to a spacious hallway and the double bedroom on the ground floor allows you to enjoy the water views as you awake.The lounge/diner and fitted kitchen are located on the first floor, the dual-aspect and large windows really maximise the view along the river to the glorious Poppit Sands beach and out to Cardigan Bay. Comfortably furnished throughout, it makes a delightful retreat for a couple. St Dogmaels with its abbey ruins, shops, farmers market and several good pubs serving food is within walking distance as is the beautiful, long, sandy beach at Poppit Sands. Here you can join the start of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path and explore this stunning coastline. From the top of Cemaes Head, the highest cliffs along the path, the views are breathtaking and you can see seals and their pups below in autumn.The bustling market town of Cardigan has a good range of independent shops, pubs and restaurants and is only a 5 minute drive away. A boat trip round Cardigan Bay to see the resident bottlenosed dolphins, porpoises and grey seals should not be missed as it is designated a Heritage Coast rich in birds and many marine species,St Dogmaels Market is held every Tuesday 9am to 1pm for your chance to buy fresh, local produce - www.stdogmaelsabbey.org.uk Cormorant is the perfect base from which to explore this beautiful area. Care needed as some steep steps, unfenced drops and unfenced water in the grounds.