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The wing of a house looking over the Melindwr Valley with lovely walks from the door.

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Exterior | Tŷ Melindwr, Hen Goginan, near Aberystwyth
Living room | Tŷ Melindwr, Hen Goginan, near Aberystwyth
Living room | Tŷ Melindwr, Hen Goginan, near Aberystwyth
Living room | Tŷ Melindwr, Hen Goginan, near Aberystwyth

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hen Goginan, near Aberystwyth
  • Devil's Bridge Falls
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Aberystwyth University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Aberystwyth Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The wing of a house looking over the Melindwr Valley with lovely walks from the door.

The wing of a house looking over the Melindwr Valley with lovely walks from the door. Near Aberystwyth and Cardigan Bay.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
First Floor:
Living room: TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Books
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Utility room with washing machine (shared with owner). 1-acre lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and firepit. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. . Panoramic valley and hillside views. Lying in the heart of Red Kite Country, the Cambrian Mountaints Dark Skies and the scenery for TV’s ’Hinterland’ series, this elevated, self-contained, wing of the owner’s family house, was once the Goginan silver - lead mine captain’s residence. This property overlooks an acre of delightfully landscaped gardens, full of interesting trees, shrubs, spaces and quirky features. The bird feeder provides a constant source of activity! To the rear lies woodland whilst its elevated aspect looks south across the beautiful Melindwr Valley to the village of Goginan itself. The Melindwr is a tributary of the stunningly scenic Rheidol, famous for one of ’the Great Little Trains of Wales’ that runs from Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge. Just below the property, alongside the Melindwr is the pleasant, riverside community seating area, complete with the village book swap shop.
From the property there is access to an impressive network of woodland, ridge top and valley walks, with a variety of grades and distances, catering for all. Locally, 2½ miles away, is Visit Wales’ gold award-winning Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre, the county’s premier tourist attraction, offering dramatic ridge-top panoramas, including down into the Melindwr Valley and beyond to Aberystwyth and the sea. Viewing the daily feeding of the numerous red kites, from down at the lakeside or up on the cafe’s veranda, is a stunning spectacle. For mountain bikers provision includes a skills park, two single-track routes (18km and 10km) and a high-level 35km wilderness loop. Apart from the centre’s all-ability lakeside path, way-marked footpath trails emanate out from the centre, including access past as many as six upland lakes that once supplied water to the local mines.
Whilst enjoying a lovely rural location the property is only 8 miles from Aberystwyth - ’the spiritual capital of Wales’, whose attractions include the extensive seaside promenade with at one end, the short funicular railway up to Constitution Hill and, at the other, the harbour and confluence of the Rheidol and Ystwyth rivers. In between lie the ancient castle ruins, the magnificent old college buildings and the Victorian pier, renowned for its roosting starlings. Don’t miss out on the delightful sunsets! The National Library, the University Arts Centre and Ceredigion Museum offer cultural interest and entertainment. A full range of amenities, including numerous coffee shops, cafés, restaurants and hostelries are on offer in this cosmopolitan university and tourist town.
Ceredigion’s contrasting beaches are a major attraction but activities such as golf, horse riding, and fishing are all on offer locally. If your passion is for walking then the choice of paths will not disappoint. Of particular note are the historic trails through the ’picturesque landscape’ of Thomas Johns’ Hafod, climbing Pumlumon - Mid-Wales’ highest peak at 752m / 2467ft and walking sections of the Wales Coast Path from Borth to Cardigan. The area abounds with wildlife but nature lovers will especially enjoy sites such as the RSPB’s Ynyshir, the Dyfi Osprey Project and national nature reserves such as the sand-dunes at Ynyslas (Borth), the sessile oak woods of the Rheidol, and the raised bogs at Cors Caron (Tregaron) and Cors Fochno (Borth). Visiting the popular small sea-side towns of Aberaeron, Newquay and Aberporth and nearby small coves is a delight and boat trips offer the opportunity to enjoy watching Cardigan Bay’s resident dolphins. Snowdonia is only 20 miles to the north and a scenic trip via Machynlleth, Cadair Idris and Aberdyfi is well worth undertaking. Likewise a trip over the wilderness mountain road to the iconic Elan Valley reservoirs is a memorable experience. Apart from Aberystwth itself, there are convenience shops and garages within 7 miles, with pubs that serve food 1 mile and 2 miles away.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
Towels are not included.

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Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Aberystwyth

Located in Aberystwyth, this cottage is in a rural area. Silver Mountain Experience and Ceredigion Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Magic of Life Butterfly House and Camera Obscura. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
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Hen Goginan, near Aberystwyth

What's nearby

  • Devil's Bridge Falls - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Aberystwyth University - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • National Library of Wales - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Aberystwyth Castle - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Aberystwyth Beach - 19 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Bow Street Station - 17 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 169 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Hoots Tea Room - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starling Cloud - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪IBERbach - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Penparcau Chip Box - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pennau Craft & Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The wing of a house looking over the Melindwr Valley with lovely walks from the door. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The wing of a house looking over the Melindwr Valley with lovely walks from the door.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The wing of a house looking over the Melindwr Valley with lovely walks from the door.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The wing of a house looking over the Melindwr Valley with lovely walks from the door. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre, The Magic of Life Butterfly House and Silver Mountain Experience. Kingston upon Thames - Shepperton Ferry Trail and Bwlch Nant yr Arian are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tamsin

Beautiful place, cosy cottage and very friendly owners.

Beautiful place, cosy cottage and very friendly owners. Dog friendly with walks from the doorstep. Wonderful location. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

James

Lovely cottage and the owners are so friendly.

Lovely cottage and the owners are so friendly. We chose here as they take dogs and we wanted to be away from things. Excellent choice for a couple but would have liked an enclosed space for dogs just so you can let them out early to do there business without having to take them out. Everything is a drive which is what we wanted and there are some lovely dog friendly beaches nearby. Excellent value for money. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Comfortable cottage with all that we needed in a beautiful setting away from everything - so peacefu

Comfortable cottage with all that we needed in a beautiful setting away from everything - so peaceful with plenty of wildlife around. We had a warm welcome on arrival and the owners made sure we had all we needed. Lounge a bit small but the cottage is only designed for 2. Spectacular views from the lounge over the valley. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Fairly off the beaten track rural elevated location accessed by narrow lanes, excellent for cycling

Fairly off the beaten track rural elevated location accessed by narrow lanes, excellent for cycling (hilly) and walking. Very spacious on two levels. Steep stairs could be an issue for some. WiFi (as clearly advised in literature) is not particularly usable. We relied on the good mobile data signal for most of our stay. For a quiet stay it is highly recommended Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Excellent cottage and relaxing location.

Excellent cottage and relaxing location. Helpful owners. Hope to go back next year Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

A comfortable and rather quirky cottage with wonderful views in a very peaceful spot.

A comfortable and rather quirky cottage with wonderful views in a very peaceful spot. Good centre for exploring the hills and coast. Helpful owners. Pub nearby not open for food. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very clean and set in lovely countryside with access to lovely walks either from the cottage or not far away. It was as we expected from the photos but cosy and plenty of room for the two of us and two dogs (medium and large). Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

W

What a lovely place, quiet, stunning views - lovely Host David - plenty to do and well worth the money amazing
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10/10 Excellent

Overall rating 9/10, this is my absolute highest score I give anyone unless it's a restaurant or alo

Overall rating 9/10, this is my absolute highest score I give anyone unless it's a restaurant or along those lines so 9 for this place means absolutely brilliant. Comfort and equipment was a 9 because I absolutely loved the chairs in the sitting area and your board full of up to date leaflets was utterly brilliant. I've never seen anything quite like that and I think it's a brilliant way to showcase what's around. Location: fantastic. My partner and I was looking for a secluded and remote spot and frankly it's exactly that. Although if you're travelling for the first time I suggest doing it whilst it's not pitch black as the country lanes are narrow and it's better all round if you go when you are at least able to see the road. Cleanliness, there were a few niggles here and there but overall very clean and very satisfied. Local amenities, the nearest shops is in Aberystwyth about 30 mins give or take. But of course if you're coming to this spot, you won't find much without needing to drive the car. There are fields upon fields where there is peace and quiet and beautiful for walking dogs, as this is a dog friendly accommodation. Value for money, for what you get at such a reasonable price is awesome. We will be booking to come back in the future, especially to get the much needed peace and quiet. All in all absolutely loved this place, definitely will be kept in our favourite places to visit again.
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

A

A very comfortable basis from which to explore the delights of Ceredigion
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

V

Very peaceful pub1/2 mile walk on steep path with steps a bit longer if you stay on roads Red kites frequently seen
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Thank you so much, Just had the best week mountain biking, walking and relaxing.

Thank you so much, Just had the best week mountain biking, walking and relaxing. The dogs had a great time too. Superb pub a short walk out the valley, dog friendly too. Spent time sat in the beautiful garden watching buzzards and red kites. We walked and mountain biked farther than we went in the car. Great host with a ton of local knowledge to find the best places to visit. House was warm, clean and comfortable with such a lovely vibe to it. There was a shed too to put the bikes in. Highly recommended, great value for money. What's not to like about the place?
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10/10 Excellent

Mandy

B

Beautiful setting and hosts were so friendly and helpful; great destination if you want to be away from busy areas
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Comfortable cottage just off the beaten track in a quiet location.

Comfortable cottage just off the beaten track in a quiet location. Central to many local attractions in the area within a short driving distance. Friendly owners very welcoming and willing to help with recommendations of places to eat.

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