Cardigan Cottages offers two 4-star bungalows as holiday cottages near New Quay in west Wales, Cardigan Bay. Newquay is only a 10 minute walk from Geryllethi holiday home and short drive from Pine Grove holiday cottage so you can easily explore the bustling and picturesque fishing town.

Each cottage has its own spacious grounds, plenty of parking and are only minutes from the sea, being ideal for groups up to 6. The two holiday cottages have similar layouts but you can click here to compare the two.

Nearby to the cottages is excellent walking, trout fishing, sandy beaches, mouthwatering restaurants and hostelries with a hospitable Welsh welcome.

If you are looking for quiet place to get away from it all or a cottage for an activity holiday in Wales, Cardigan Bay or its surroundings, Geryllethi and Pine Grove holiday cottages have it all. Nestling in a green valley, sheltered from the nearby Cardigan Bay, any visitor will have no problem recharging their batteries.

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news from New Quay and surrounding area

New Quay top and bottom of beach league: The Marine Conservation Society has awarded New Quay Harbour Beach in west Wales its highest Recommended award for water quality. However, it has given the North Beach its lowest Fail award. Cei Bach beach just minutes from Ger-y-llethi holiday cottage received a Basic Pass.

Tregaron Walking Weekend 29 April 2011. Why not stay at Cardigan Cottages holiday homes for the first walking weekend nearby? Take in Llangranog, Devil's Bridge and New Quay on organised walks. Watch the promo video here.

North Wales is to host the Wales True Taste food & drink awards 2011-12. The 10th annual Wales the True Taste Food and Drink Awards will this year be held in North Wales on Thursday October 20th. The ceremony will take place at Venue Cymru in Llandudno.

Free food and drink festival taking place at Ty Glyn, Ciliau Aeron 1 mile outside Aberaeron. The day will include meet-the-producer exhibition including a demonstration by celebrity chef Dudley Newbery, Sian Roberts talks about Welsh cuisine plus tastings of wine, chocolate and local produce. More information here.

Llanerch Vineyard Ltd goes into administration: the popular tourist destination is home to one of Wales' most highly regarded restaurants and was even the venue for a Visit Wales advert hosted by top Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert. Two poor harvests have led the owners to wind up the parent company and vouchers bought are no longer being honoured.

Cardigan Quays Festival is hosting the Shanty Burlesque Cabaret on Cardigan's Cambrian Quay on Friday August 20. The following Saturday features a host of events easily accessible from New Quay including a 25 foot head parading through the town, boat races and rope making. Find out more at the festival web site.

The new Robin Hood movie was filmed just down the coast from Cardigan Cottages in New Quay. The French invasion scene of the movie - that stars Russell Crowe - was filmed in Pembrokeshire just on the south of Cardigan Bay more...

Aberaeron and Newquay have had rave reviews recently in the The Times, with particular praise for the Harbourmaster restaurant and bar. If you plan to come down and do like a high quality dining experience, book well in advance (whatever time of year!) because it is incredibly popular.

One third of Brits are switching their foreign holidays to 'staycations' according to the The Times. And don't we just know it! Cardigan Cottages have been booked out for summer even earlier this year and next summer's holiday bookings are already flooding in. We would hate for you to be disappointed in 2010 for a stay in a cottage so do enquire and book early.

The land owned by the National Trust in Llanerchaeron near Aberaeron, will be the venue for the Urdd National Eisteddfod in 2010,
At the Eisteddfod, visitors will be able to see and hear various different acts throughout the week including singing, recitation, drama, disco dancing, instrumentalists, poetry, pop music, sports, art and craft and much more!
The Urdd National Eisteddfod attracts around 90,000 visitors and 15,000 competitors each year. People from all over Wales and beyond will travel to Llanerchaeron between 31 May and 5 June 2010 to witness the wonderful talent that will be on show each day. more...

There has been an increase in sightings of Risso’s Dolphins off the Pembrokeshire Coast according to conservationist, who have been monitoring wildlife activity from the bridge of the Stena Line ferry between Fishguard and Rosslare.It’s surprising that Bottlenose Dolphins were only seen occasionally, even though nearby Cardigan Bay is considered to have a population of over 200 animals. more...