Parc-y-Gors is situated just a few miles inland from the beautiful coast of Cardigan Bay, home to Atlantic Grey Seals, Bottle-nose Dolphins, Harbour Porpoises and dozens of picturesque beaches. The coast is a haven for birds, including Peregrines, Choughs, Ravens, Gannets, Razorbills and a host of gulls, inland Kites and Buzzards abound.
The guesthouse is just 10 minutes away from the historic market town of Cardigan, the beautiful coastal village of Aberporth and the tranquil hamlet of Cilgerran offering guests a choice of shops, beaches, attractions, theatre, cinema, inns and restaurants - not to mention Castles! A coastal footpath has been created that enables walkers to explore the Ceredigion span of Cardigan Bay. A little further south, in the county of Pembrokeshire, you can find the famous Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail.
Aberporth:
Aberporth boasts a handful of shops and inns and two beautiful beaches while boat cruises are available from New Quay or St.Dogmaels to take in the great variety of marine life.
Cardigan:
Cardigan is around 5 miles from Parc-y-Gors, and sits on the tidal reach of the River Tivy (Afon Teifi in Welsh) Picturesque Cardigan is crammed with Victorian and Georgian buildings and boasts a Norman Castle that has recently been renovated and is now open to the public which is also home to the excellent Heritage centre. The first ever Eisteddfod was held in here in 1176. The town has a wide range of facilities, including shops, supermarkets, theatre, cinema and restaurants.
Cilgerran:
This quite hamlet has a striking 13th-century fortress, overlooking the spectacular Teifi Gorge. Also be sure to visit The Welsh Wildlife Centre with an adventure playground, giant willow badger, picnic areas, fabulous trails for all abilities and all kinds of activities on site.
Cenarth:
Cenarth is a fascinating village on the border of Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire. The focus of the village is Cenarth Falls, a series of small waterfalls and pools on the river Teifi and a well-known salmon leap. There is ample car parking at the falls and tea rooms and inns adjacent. Cenarth is also home to the National Coracle museum. A short car journey away Caws Cenarth Cheese offers a range of artisan and traditional craft cheeses.
New Quay:
New Quay in West Wales (not to be confused with New Quay, Cornwall), claims to be the original Llareggub. New Quay's pretty harbour has a cobblestone quay and a small, curving beach. The lower town is home to the Heritage Centre and the Marine Wildlife Centre. One of the major attractions are the bottle-nosed dolphins, which can often be seen frolicking by the harbour wall, and boat trips in Cardigan bay can be taken to further increase chances of a sighting.
Tourist Information Centre:
There is a Tourist Information Centre can be found in central Cardigan, and is located within Theatre Mwldan:
Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan, SA43 2JY
01239 613230
CardiganTIC@ceredigion.gov.uk
Open every day 10am - 5pm during summer and bank holidays. Closed on Sundays and Mondays from September to Easter
