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We’re happy to advise on any days adventure you are seeking from a good pint to a good beach. Below are a few possibilities to be going on with:

If you like biking, unlike many areas in Wales, the surrounding few miles are relatively flat and great for family cycling. We’re close to  Cors Caron / Tregaron bog with old Aberystwyth / Tregaron railway line, now a wonderful cycle path. For great mountain biking we are 40 mins drive from Brechfa forest and  Nant yr Arian forest centre, but Simon from CycleMart (where you can hire bikes) just up the road in Cilcennin knows every route in Wales.

We’re a 45 minute drive from the famous Centre for Alternative Technology, Europe’s, if not the world’s, leading centre for all things sustainable. Child friendly, you’ll come away informed and hopefully inspired.

Llanerchaeron National Trust house, An 18th-century Welsh gentry estate and working farm, designed by John Nash a few miles down the road. Llanerchaeron also has the most beautiful bike ride and walk into Aberaeron.

Steam trains. An unforgettable journey through the spectacular Rheidol Valley by narrow gauge steam train from Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge.

Dolaucothi Gold Mines. Unique gold mines set amid wooded hillsides overlooking the beautiful Cothi Valley, first exploited by the Romans almost 2000 years ago. Well presented, underground tours, stories and the opportunity to pan for gold.

Llywernog Silver Mines, Aberystwyth, is one of the country's best commercial museums. Hands on and great for kids.

Strata Florida- remains of a ruined abbey which was once a very powerful and influential seat within the area mid / west Wales. Well presented, not too much for children.

The Honey Farm – This  popular attraction enables you to watch honey production and learn about the fascinating  life of bees.

Newquay Boat Trips, offering Dolphin Spotting Trips and Fishing Trips along the Ceredigion Marine Heritage Coast.

Aberystwyth - The seafront hosts Victorian / Edwardian buildings mostly 4/5 stories high. The wide promenade protect the buildings from the revenges of the Irish Sea and offers space to sit, soak up the sun and view the surrounding hills and mountains. The town is nestled between three hills and two beaches, and hosts some castle ruins, a pier, a harbor and the cliff railway.

Aberaeron, the ‘jewel of the Cardigan coast, each house being painted a different colour, this was Wales’s first planned town in the early 1830’s. Aberaeron's most striking feature is its architecture. One house in every four is listed, either as being of special architectural or historical interest; there is a fascinating self guided heritage town trail. It also hosts the seafood festival during the summer and colourful carnival on the August  bank holiday Monday.

Fantasy farm, close by and for younger children. The much bigger Oakwood Park – offers theme park adventure.

Cambrian Lapwing Recovery Trust Wildlife Reserve, Pennant. If you like bird watching, this is a must with hundreds of varieties to be spotted. On our doorstep just a few miles away.

Places to Eat and Drink

• Ty Mawr Mansion - an upmarket restaurant and cinema in Cilcennin
• The Harbourmaster - Great bar, fantastic bar food, lots of local produce, more expensive than most but worth a treat whilst children fish for crabs outside over the harbour walls.
• Castle Hotel, Aberaeron – upstairs good, good atmosphere, good price
• La Cuccina Aberaeron - Luxury coffee, great cakes, Jacob love this place.
  
• Hive on the Quay, Aberaeron  for wonderful honey ice creams or a varied menu for meal throughout the day. Next door is Fish on the quay selling a range of local fresh fish.

• Ultracomida - Spanish tapas, Aberystwyth. Heaven, cheeses to die for, wine, olive oil, salamis……etc
• The Talbot Hotel,  Tregaron - a great down to earth welsh pub, good solid food, great after a cycle or walk. - a pint and chips
• The Treehouse – Aberystyth, above the whole food shop. Healthy soups, hunks of bread and newspapers.
• The Hungry Trout, New Quay - A great fish restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the harbour