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Pen Y Castell Barn

Llanrhystud, near Aberaeron, West Wales
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Beautiful countryside barn with far reaching views over Cardigan Bay
  • Dog friendly holiday accommodation providing excellent access to the coast
  • All four guest bedrooms benefits from en-suite facilities - perfect for families or groups of friends
Property code: OC-92072

Boasting countryside and distant sea views from the garden, this charming and traditional cottage with wooden beamed ceilings and a sociable open-plan living space is an excellent base for exploring West Wales. There’s plenty of space for up to eight human guests and two canine companions for a special, rural getaway with easy access to Cardigan Bay, natural walking trails and quaint villages.

As you enter the converted barn, you’ll be met with a large open-plan lounge/diner with beams stretching across the vaulted ceiling. Admire the stone walls and large windows which look onto the green hills while snuggling on the corner sofa or warming your toes by the wood burner effect gas fire. Let the outside in while dining at the wooden table by opening the patio doors onto the garden. Try your hand at some traditional Welsh cuisine in the farmhouse-style, ‘U’-shaped kitchen with colourful tiling and a small breakfast table. Choose from four bedrooms set across the ground floor and first floor – which comprise of two en-suite king-size rooms, one with a bath, and two en-suite twin rooms. Outside is a lawned garden with furniture.

During your stay, you’ll be just 2.5 miles from the small coastal village of Llanrhystud, where you can stop for a bite to eat at the cafe or restaurant and pick up some essentials from the shop. Set tails wagging on a trip to the nearby dog-friendly, pebble Llanrhystud Beach (3 miles) or explore the Llanon Coastal Walk hiking area (2.5 miles). Cei Bach Beach is 11.5 miles away, which boasts a sand and shingle shoreline.

  • 4 bedrooms - 2 ground floor king-size en-suite bedrooms, 2 first floor twin en-suite bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms - 3 en-suite shower rooms, 1 en-suite bathroom with bath with overhead shower and bidet
  • Gas range hob and oven with an electric grill within cooker,  large fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Cafeteria provided (filter coffee not included)
  • Highchair and stair gate available
  • TV with Chromecast and DVD player
  • Calor Gas sourced wood burner effect fire in lounge (limited usage only)
  • Enclosed lawned garden with picnic bench and panoramic views over the countryside towards the coast
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • Driveway parking for four cars
  • 7kW Type 2 EV charger available (extra charges will apply)
  • Pub and shop 2 miles, beach 2.6 miles
  • Slightly reduced head height in eaves (twin en-suite and bedrooms)
  • Livestock and working farms in vicinity - dogs must be kept on lead while walking the surrounding area
  • 2 dogs welcome - additional dogs welcome by arrangement only
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sally Thomas

This property is personally managed by Sally.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Debbie 31st May 2026

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Reviewed by Adam 6th February 2026

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We did have lovely time. I highly recommend this place.

Reviewed by Jo 27th December 2025

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Very comfortable, very well equipped and amazing views! Lovely walks from the door.

Reviewed by G 27th October 2025

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Lovely stay for 2 families. Cottage was clean and well kept, amazing views and great location.

Reviewed by Maureen 27th September 2025

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Spacious, comfortable, clean, good range of lighting. Fine views across fields, hills and to the sea. We enjoyed having the sheep nearby. Isolated location, which suited us. Comfortable king-size bed. Heating was on (late Sept/ early Oct) and it worked fine.. Readily accessible to Aberystwyth and Aberaeron. Would recommend this cottage :)

Reviewed by Mandy 8th September 2025

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We took my 90 year old mother to this lovely converted barn for her birthday. It was in a beautiful location with easy access to the local amenities, very well equipped, lots of games and books to read and a lovely kitchen for cooks. Our host Kim responded quickly to our query about the heating and was helpful with suggestions for places to eat. ItRead more was so quiet, lovely view of the sea and watching the sheep and cattle! Lovely to have four ensuite rooms, a perfect stay, thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Dawn 1st August 2025

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Reviewed by Margaret 19th July 2025

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We had a lovely stay.The barn was lovely so relaxing .and peaceful. Loved chilling in the garden watching the kites.

Reviewed by Gill 13th June 2025

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We loved the house. It was in a wonderful location and the views were fabulous. It was nicely decorated, spacious, bright and comfortable. So quiet, and we had the joy of watching the swallows swooping around. The living room and kitchen were big and the cooker was huge! Negatives: there were only 3 saucepans and only 2 had lids could have done wiRead moreth more. Crockery was enough for the 4 of us but might have been a struggle for 8 people. Hide

Reviewed by Don 30th May 2025

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Lovely place to stay. Owner very responsive if there is a problem.

Reviewed by David 27th December 2024

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The cottage was loved by us and our fellow guests. It was clean and spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The location is stunning and would be great in Summer. Even in Winter the views are great.

Reviewed by Tamsin 23rd December 2024

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We loved our stay at Pen Y Castell Barn, it was spacious, homely and warm. Spotless, clean and very well equipped. Beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and Cardigan bay. We had a magical Christmas here, thank you!

Reviewed by Amanda 1st November 2024

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This is a wonderful cottage in a beautiful location. Lovely walks near by. Went as a three generation family and had a great time. Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us. Would strongly recommend staying.

Reviewed by Stuart 25th October 2024

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Reviewed by Michelle 11th October 2024

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Fantastic property in a beautiful rural location, very peaceful. Everything you need for your stay, comfortable sofa, en-suite in every bedroom, games, suggested walks & the property really caters for dogs, with bowls, towels, poo bags & an enclosed garden. Close to Aberystwyth, only a 20 min drive which was great for a trip to the university open Read moreday. Would definitely visit the property again & would love to see more of the area. Hide

Reviewed by Thomas 6th September 2024

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The cottage itself is perfect. We particulalry enjoyed the lounge fire on cold evenings. On clear days the views were tremendous; sea, coastline, mountains, fields with sheep and cows. If its peace and tranquility you are looking, for, this is the place. I think we saw maybe 4 or 5 people over the two weeks. When the weather was right the sunsets aRead morend dawn, both visible without going outside, were superb. Hide

Reviewed by Jenny 24th August 2024

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A lovely cottage with beautiful scenery. Well equipped and very comfortable property. Would recommend to anyone. Great for our dog who enjoyed saying hello to the sheep in the morning.

Reviewed by Neil 9th August 2024

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The cottage is in a lovely position with spectacular views. Very clean and spacious.

Reviewed by Lindsey 19th July 2024

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Beautiful clean property. Great location and fabulous views. Really big property extremely spacious. There was 7 of us and 4 dogs. The garden is secure but would not be suitable for big dogs as the fencing is not high and can easily jump the fence and chase the sheep. We kept 1 of our dogs on lead all the time due to fence.

Reviewed by Brin 28th June 2024

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Nice barn, quiet remote location on a high plateau with great views - assuming the weather is reasonable and the cloud isn't too low. The nearby coast wasn't great, but nicer areas not too far north and south. The inland footpaths were rather overgrown (July) with dog-unfriendly styles so lots of lifting required. The barn itself was grand, comfortRead moreable, dog-friendly, with wifi, secure garden and EV charging (at extra cost) available. Hide

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.