Discover a range of holiday cottages, farmhouses, barn conversions, and glamping pods, set on working farms in Ceredigion. These hand-picked, self-catering farm stays are located in some of Ceredigion’s most popular rural destinations including Dihewyd, Lampeter, Aberaeron, Aberystwyth, and Llandysul, ideal for families, groups of friends, or couples looking for an unforgettable getaway.
Ceredigion is a sparsely populated coastal county, dotted with pretty villages and historic market towns. Its main stretch of coastline lies along Cardigan Bay, which forms a sweeping arc of diverse beaches, cliffs, estuaries, and the Ceredigion Coast Path. Aberystwyth, located towards the northern end of the bay and often described as the cultural capital of Wales, has two popular beaches. North Beach, a mix of sand and shingle, is especially popular with families for its Victorian pier, promenade, and traditional donkey rides, while South Beach is quieter and favoured by surfers.
Further south lies the charming Georgian port town of Aberaeron, known for its brightly painted pastel houses, independent shops and craft centres, and attractive harbour. Its waterfront restaurants are an excellent place to sample local seafood, including crab, scallops, lobster, cod, mackerel, and sea bass. Towards the southern end of the bay is Mwnt Beach, a sheltered golden sandy cove and one of the best places in Wales for spotting seals, porpoises, bottlenose dolphins, and basking sharks.
Inland, the Cambrian Mountains stretch into neighbouring Powys and Carmarthenshire. One of the few remaining remote wilderness areas in southern Britain, the mountains are crossed by only a handful of roads, many of which are considered among the most scenic drives in the country. A network of walking trails winds through ancient woodland and past tumbling waterfalls. Visitors can climb Plynlimon, the highest peak, for spectacular views and to see the source of the River Severn, or explore the National Trust’s Hafod Estate, one of the finest examples of a picturesque-style landscape in Europe, with romantic ruins, wild gardens, alpine planting, and secluded woodland walks.
Ceredigion has a wealth of attractions for all ages. Highlights include the National Library of Wales, which houses over 6.5 million books and periodicals alongside extensive collections of archives, portraits, maps, photographs, and Welsh manuscripts; Cardigan Castle, a Grade I listed site dating back to the 11th century, where medieval walls and remains surround a Georgian house and landscaped gardens; Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre, famous for its daily red kite feeding and as a hub for waymarked walking, cycling, and running trails; and Llanerchaeron, an elegant Georgian villa designed by John Nash in 1790, complete with a walled garden, farmyard, lake, and surrounding parkland.
Nature lovers will be drawn to RSPB Ynys-hir, which straddles the border with Powys and is well known as a filming location for the BBC’s Springwatch. The reserve consists of oak woodland, wet grasslands, freshwater pools, reedbeds, saltmarsh, and peat bog, creating a haven for wildlife. In spring, woodland birds such as pied flycatchers and redstarts can be spotted, while winter brings flocks of waders, ducks, and geese, including the only wintering population of Greenland white-fronted geese in Wales. Otters, slow worms, common lizards, grass snakes, and a wide variety of butterflies and dragonflies are also present throughout the year.
For a relaxing, countryside escape, with opportunities for cycling, walking, wildlife watching, climbing, and water sports, choose a farm holiday in Ceredigion for your next break.
