Wales - Accommodation
for birdwatchers
Carmarthenshire ~ Gower Peninsula ~ Pembrokeshire ~ Denbighshire
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Red Kite Cottages Ltd - Ceredigion - Sleeps 1 - 4 |
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Ty Uchaf Ffair Rhos Ceredigion SY25 6BP
Tel: 01974 831540 
Hen Ysgubor is a beautifully renovated barn in Mid-Wales providing comfortable 4* (as awarded by Visit Wales) self-catering holiday accommodation; consisting of two bedrooms, lounge with sofa-bed, a fully fitted and equipped kitchen-diner, two upstairs bedrooms, two shower rooms with toilets, a patio with garden furniture and barbeque, and a conservation area with pond.
Hen Ysgubor is within one or two miles of the local pubs and is ideally situated in an area which is steeped in history and culture as you can see from our website.
The area is rich in wildlife, with 100 species of breeding birds and Red Kites can be regularly seen flying over the property. The upland raised bog Cors Caron and red kite feeding stations are nearby.
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Tanyresgair - Aberystwyth, Ceredigion |
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Tanyresgair Bontnewydd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. SY23 4JG Tel: 01974 251517 
Static caravan on 14 acre smallholding set in beautiful gardens overlooking a large wildlife pond.
Ideal base for a birdwatching break.
Six miles from Cors Caron near Tregaron, equi-distance from two RSPB sites - Ynys-hir (of Springwatch fame) and Gwenffrwd-Dinas, and within easy reach of several other birdwatching venues such as Ynyslas, Teifi Marshes, Bird Rock - New Quay, Dyfi Osprey Project, Nant yr Arian and Tywi forests.
Owners are experienced birdwatchers and we will help guests with advice, bird checklists and maps etc.
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Brynaber - Llandysul, Ceredigion |
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Brynaber, Aberbanc, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 5NP Tel: 07977 477372 
Brynaber is a traditional Welsh stone cottage in the village of Aberbanc situated in the beautiful Cardiganshire countryside close to the Teifi Valley and the spectacular Cardigan bay coast.
Red Kites have moved into the valley and circle the cottage daily. The varied nature of the surrounding countryside gives you easy access to all types of birds from woodland, moorland, river, estuary and coast.
Enjoy the comforts of Brynaber while you explore this fascinating part of Wales.
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| Carmarthenshire |
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Hamden Llety Mieri
- Llandovery,in the foothills of Brecon Mountains |
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Hamdden Llety Mieri, Llety Mieri, Golden Grove, Carmarthen SA32 8NL
Tel:01558 823 059  
Three self-catering cottages in the Towy valley, close to the bustling town of Llandeilo and the magnificent scenery of the Brecon Beacons.
The comfortably furnished cottages are all single-storey and built of traditional Welsh stone. Each has its own parking and patio area with garden furniture, set around a central courtyard next to an orchard, surrounded by ancient oak trees, which is home to nut hatches, tree creepers, woodpeckers and many other birds. The red kite can be seen hovering over the nearby Dinefwr castle and Castle Woods.
Gelli Aur Country Park and Aberglasney Gardens are close by.
Short breaks are available throughout the year. For more details see our website www.vacationcottageswales.co.uk |
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Dan y Parc
- Llandovery,in the foothills of Brecon Mountains |
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Dan y Parc Farm Guesthouse, Cynghordy, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire. Wales. SA20 0LD.
Tel: 0155 072 0401  
4* comfortably furnished, well located farmhouse, 3 miles from RSPB Dinas situated on western edge of Brecon Beacons National Park. All rooms en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, digital colour TV, wi-fi.
Excellent area for bird watchers - Chaffinches, Greenfinches, Goldfonches, Redwings, Marsh Tits, Coal Tits, Blue Tits, Woodpeckers, Red Kites, Buzzards, Peregrine Falcon, Heron and Nuthatches regularly seen at Dan Y Parc.
Evening meals (packed lunches) by arrangement. Well behaved dogs welcomed. |
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Mountain View Cottages
- LLandeilo |
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Cwmcochied, Cwmdu, Llandeilo, Carms. SA197EE Tel:01558 685815  
Explore the rich diversity of habitats on our organic farm with Snipe, Woodcock, Curlew, Tree Pipit, Flycatchers, Redstart, Woodpeckers, Goldcrest, Warblers, Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Barn Owl, Buzzard, Red Kite.
Within walking distance are Talley Lakes with breeding Mute Swans & Great Crested Grebe & visiting Pochard, Tufted Duck, Goldeneye & Goosander. Cors Caron, the National Wetland center & Red Kite feeding station are within easy drive.
Accommodation for couples in 2 beautifully converted bams with views of the Black Mountain. |
The Hafod Hotel
- Aberystwyth |
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The Hafod Hotel, Devil's Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 3JL Telephone: 01970 890232
 
In the foothills of the mountains adjacent to Devil's Bridge Waterfalls, overlooking the spectacular gorge of the River Rheidol. Maximum 34 people in 16 rooms.
Grade II listed building with a tradition of visits by birdwatchers and a record of sightings by Hotel Guests that was started 19 years ago.
Many circular walks from the hotel. By car; Nant Arian, Cors Caron, Ynys Hir, Rhayader and the Elan Valley, Cardigan Bay and the Hafod Estate within ½ an hour. |
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| Pembrokeshire |
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The Big House |
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Underwood
Lower Quay Road, Hook, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 4LR
Tel: 01437 899 883
 
Friendly family accommodation in the middle of a walking, boating
and birdwatchers paradise – secluded SSSI and National Park.
Birdwatching from the bedrooms and along both woody and marshy
shores from the house including the feeding grounds of the Cleddau
estuary. Also a central base for Pembrokeshire’s famous coasts
and islands.
Four-star for a couple or ‘family’ groups of four, groups of up to six
with shared bathroom (not four-star).
Evening family-style meals
and packed lunches on request.
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Rosemoor Country Cottages
and Nature Reserve |
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Rosemoor, Walwyn's Castle, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 3ED
Tel: +44(0)1437 781326 Fax: +44(0)1437 781080
 
Approached down narrow country lanes, Rosemoor is hidden in an lovely valley in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, overlooking its own nature reserve, close to the coast of St. Bride's Bay, and Skomer and Ramsey Islands.
Formerly a large Victorian country estate, Rosemoor now offers spacious, comfortable, well appointed holiday cottages. All are centrally heated, most have dishwashers, some have underfloor heating and woodburners.
We have a large choice of delicious home cooked meals available for a really carefree holiday. |
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| Powys |
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Yr Hen Stablau
- nr Machynlleth |
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Pantlludw
Machynlleth
Powys SY20 9JR
Tel: (+44) (0)1654 703428
 
Yr Hen Stablau is a renovated stables set in luxuriant gardens overlooking the Dyfi Valley in Snowdonia. It is an excellent base for birdwatching:
Dyfi estuary 4 m, Mawddach 25 m, RSPB Ynyshir 7 m, NantyArian red kite centre, Lake Vyrnwy and Cors Caron wetlands all within 40 miles.
3 bedrooms, sleeping 6. The cottage is energy efficient and ground floor fully wheelchair accessible. Pets welcome, shops 1 mile.
Available all year except November and January, weeks and short breaks. |
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Caer Beris Manor - Powys |
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Builth Wells, Powys, Wales LD2 3NP
Tel: 01982 552601 
Set in the heart of Red Kite Country, our country house hotel is a convenient base for the birdwatcher to visit 3 RSPB reserves.
Birdwatching Holiday Packages with support material including detailed itineraries on CD and paper are available. Dippers, Common Sandpipers, Flycatchers, and Kingfishers nest in our grounds.
At Caer Beris Manor, you can truly relax and enjoy a great meal in the evenings using locally sourced produce with a wine chosen, from our affordable wine list.
Take a look at our special holiday packages for the bird watcher.
Bring your dog too!
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Clyn Cottages
- Elan Valley |
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Clyn, Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys. LD6 5HP. Tel: 01597 810120 
In a superb setting amidst moors and woodland on a remote smallholding, the Cottages (Granary sleeps 4 and Cottage sleeps 7) offer great birdwatching, walking and mountainbiking literally from the doorstep.
The holding borders RSPB reserves and Elan Valley Estate moorland (the most important area for land birds in Wales, designated European Special Area for Conservation for Merlins, Peregrines and Kites).
There is abundant wildlife - and very few people! Situated 1.5 miles from Elan Village and reservoirs, 6 miles from Rhayader. |
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Tyn-y-Castell
- Elan Valley
(Sleeps
4 - 6) |
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Joan
Morgan, (MBRF), Old Bedw Farmhouse, Nr Erwood, Builth Wells,
Powys LD2 3LQ
Tel: 01982 560402 
Come
and relax at a delightful remote chalet (sleeps 4-6) deep
in the beautiful Elan Valley in Wales. Tyn-Y-Castell is situated
in the heart of Red Kite country, which makes the area a paradise
for birdwatchers.
75%
of the rental will be donated to the Moon
Bear Rescue Fund, which campaings for and cares for captive
bears that have been caged and 'farmed' for their bile in
China. |
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| Gower Peninsula |
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Gower Salthouses
- Crofty, Gower |
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c/o The Old Rectory, Llanmadoc, Swansea SA3 1DE Tel: 01792 386381  
2 comfortable bungalows in Crofty, Gower, right on edge of Loughor Estuary/Llanrhidian Marsh. (See view taken from garden).
Immediately across estuary from WWT National Wetlands Centre, and looking up towards Whiteford Reserve, a Ramsar Site. Birdwatching literally on your doorstep.
Ty Hyfryd sleeps 6 ; Ty Cefn sleeps 4
Enjoy all that Gower has to offer, but within easy reach of M4 and a wider Wales. |
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| Denbighshire |
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Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel
- Denbighshire North Wales |
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Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel,
Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire, LL18 5YA
Tel: 01442 236777 Fax: 01442 211008
 
Soak up the rolling welsh hillsides from Bodelwyddan's ivy clad battlements and imagine yourself master of all you survey.
Whether you want to enjoy the stunning grounds and woodland walks with their bird hides or take advantage of the leisure and beauty facilities, there is something for everyone.
Breakfast and evening meals included, along with nightly live entertainment. you really will feel king or queen of the castle!
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