Crug Y Bar
CARDIGAN, WALES
🏖️ Near the beach 🌊 Sea views ✨ A bit special 🏡 Characterful 👨👩👧👦 Great for multi-generational trips 👨👩👧👦 Great for multiple families 🧒 Great for older kids 👶 Great with toddlers 🥾 Great for walking 🚲 Great for cycling
A beautifully renovated coastal retreat overlooking the Teifi Estuary
At a Glance
Best for families: 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | Ground-floor bedroom | Baths | On-site parking | Garden | BBQ | Games room | Bike storage
Walkable in 20 minutes:
Beach: Around 10-minute walk
Cliff top: Around 5-minute walk
Pub / restaurant: Around 10-minute walk
Gwbert-on-Sea: Around 10-minute walk
Accommodation: Luxury three-bedroom holiday home sleeping up to six, with one ground-floor bedroom and two first-floor bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms.
Location: In Gwbert-on-Sea overlooking the Teifi Estuary, just outside Cardigan and around 200 yards from the cliff top.
What to do: Enjoy beach days, coastal walks, golf, wildlife spotting and watersports, or explore Cardigan, Cardigan Castle and the wider Cardigan Bay coastline.
Best for families: A brilliant choice for families travelling with grandparents or friends, with plenty of shared space, three bathrooms and a downstairs bedroom giving everyone a little more independence.
Accommodation Types
Crug Y Bar from around £1300 per week
Best for families: Up to 6 guests | 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | Ground-floor bedroom | 2 ensuite bedrooms | 2 baths | Games room | Garden | On-site parking
Crug Y Bar has been beautifully renovated and offers a spacious, stylish base for up to six guests. One bedroom is on the ground floor, while the two first-floor bedrooms both have their own ensuite bathrooms. One of these has a king-size bed and the other has twin single beds, making the layout particularly useful for families or grandparents travelling together.
Family-friendly features: The ground-floor bedroom is useful for grandparents or families who prefer to avoid stairs, while two bathrooms have baths with shower attachments, handy for families with younger children. The games room provides a great indoor option when the Welsh weather isn't playing ball.
Practical: Private parking for three cars is available, along with a bike store. A washing machine and tumble dryer make longer family stays easier, while WiFi, towels, bed linen and a welcome pack are included.
Explore the Area
Walk the coast: You're just 200 yards from the cliff top, with beautiful views across Cardigan Bay and the Teifi Estuary. Keep an eye out for seabirds and, with luck, seals and dolphins.
Beach days: The nearest beach is around half a mile away, while the wider Cardigan Bay coastline has plenty of beautiful sandy beaches to explore.
Explore Cardigan: Head into Cardigan for the castle, independent shops, cafés, delis and riverside walks.
Go dolphin spotting: Cardigan Bay is famous for its resident dolphins, with boat trips from coastal towns including New Quay offering the chance to see them in their natural habitat.
Get active: Bring the bikes and walking shoes. The area is fantastic for coastal walks and cycling, while Cardigan Golf Club is nearby for keen golfers.
Getting there
Nearest Airport
Cardiff Airport – around 2 hours by car
Nearest Train Station
Carmarthen Station – around 55 minutes by car
Nearest Town / City
Gwbert-on-Sea – around 10 minutes on foot
Cardigan – around 10 minutes by car
New Quay – around 30 minutes by car
Aberystwyth – around 50 minutes by car
A car is recommended for exploring the wider area, although several coastal walks and local amenities can be reached on foot.
“We love Crug Y Bar for those incredible Teifi Estuary views and its brilliant position on the Cardigan Bay coast. The combination of a gorgeous coastal setting and games room”
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