Nyth Fach

Why you'll love staying here

Nyth Fach is a cosy, white-washed cottage set within 16 acres of farmland in the tiny hamlet of Nanternis, an ideal hideaway for a couple or solo traveller keen to explore the spectacular West Wales Heritage Coast.

Dating back to 1752, the cottage was once the original farmhouse and has been lovingly restored to create a warm and romantic retreat. Behind the pretty blue front door lies a surprisingly spacious interior where traditional features, such as lime-mortared walls, exposed beams, and slate floors, are beautifully complemented by modern comforts such as underfloor heating and a jacuzzi shower.

At the heart of the home is a traditional hooded fireplace housing a wood-burning stove. Gather round on the comfortable sofas with soft furnishings, perfect for curling up with a good book or settling in for your favourite box set. The dining area has a second wood-burning stove, alongside a handsome antique dining table and a classic Welsh settle.

Just off the main living space is a contemporary fitted kitchen with modern appliances and plenty of room to prepare home-cooked meals. The owners provide a generous welcome hamper with fresh eggs from the farm and either homemade bara brith or Welsh cakes giving you the chance to sample some local produce.

Nyth Fach means "little nest" in Welsh, and the name is well chosen. A hand-built wooden staircase leads up to the crog loft, a snug bedroom tucked beneath the eaves. The bedroom is partially open to the ground floor, allowing you to drift off while watching the warm flicker of the fire below.

Outside, a private terrace is the perfect spot for a glass of wine or an al fresco meal cooked on the barbecue, with sunsets over Cardigan Bay providing a spectacular backdrop. Guests are also welcome to wander around the farm and meet the animals, which include sheep, goats, alpacas, Shetland ponies, and a pair of mischievous donkeys.

A short walk from the farmstead brings you to the wooded valleys, hidden smugglers’ coves, and dramatic clifftops of Cardigan Bay. Visit the picturesque harbour town of New Quay with its sandy beaches, where you can try kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, or sailing. From the harbour, a variety of boat trips offer the opportunity to spot seabirds and bottlenose dolphins, join fishing or crabbing excursions with local fishermen, or even accompany scientists on longer survey voyages.

Midway along the bay sits the university town of Aberystwyth, renowned for its vibrant cultural scene. The award-winning Arts Centre hosts an excellent programme of drama, dance, music, and film, while its neighbour, the National Library of Wales, houses an extraordinary collection of historic books, including the smallest book in the world, along with periodicals, artwork, photographs, and maps. The town is full of independent shops, cafés, bars, and restaurants, and if you fancy stretching your legs, you can stroll the mile-long Victorian promenade, home to Wales’s oldest pier, built in 1864. Alternatively, climb nearby Pen Dinas, an Iron Age hill fort topped by a distinctive 1850s monument dedicated to the Duke of Wellington.