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Esgair Wen

Cwmystwyth, near Pontarfynach, Mid Wales
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Working farm
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bathroom
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Gorgeous cottage rich in history and with unforgettable moorland views
  • Discover the unique rotating garden pod with a lounge!
  • Stylish touches and an outdoor hot tub offer guests at this property a little bit of luxury

Property code: OC-BOW297

Relax and unwind at this enchanting 3-bedroom cottage that's steeped in history, and wake up to stunning views of dramatic open moorland. Enjoy the peace, tranquillity and remarkable wildlife from the comfort of the rotating garden pod or soak away in the private hot tub. There's a lawned play area to the front and splendid ‘tiddler’ stream nearby offers children many hours of fun. In the cooler months, underfloor heating and a roaring wood burner add a cosy touch to the comfortable lounge. Every detail in this house has been carefully designed and tastefully finished making it a luxurious retreat for families or a group of friends all year round. 

Nestled in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains, Esgair Wen is just over 5 miles from the popular tourist attraction of Devil's Bridge. Devil's Bridge is most famously known for the folklore surrounding the 3 stacked bridges that cross over River Mynach and the magnificent waterfalls that can be found along the way. After sightseeing, you can head to the Hafod Hotel or nearby tearooms for a bite to eat or treat yourself to some artisan Welsh chocolate from the award-winning chocolatier. For another great day out, visit Bwlch Nant yr Arian where you'll find a number of scenic walks, mountain biking trails, a children's play area and a chance to witness the daily feeding of the red kites. Aberystwyth town is around 30 minutes' drive from the cottage and is host to a number of fantastic eateries, pubs, shops and beach. 

Ground Floor

  • Lounge: Two large sofas, chair, wood-burning stove, wall-mounted Smart TV and underfloor heating.
  • Kitchen/Diner: Oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, kettle, toaster, kitchen island seating 4, dining table to seat up to 6, large Chesterfield sofa and patio doors leading directly to the garden.
  • Shower Room:  Large walk in shower with rain shower head, wash basin, vanity unit, mirror with integrated bluetooth speaker and shaving point, WC and heated towel rail.

Upstairs

  • Bedroom 1: King bedroom with bedside tables, dressing table and built in cupboard with hanging space and shelving.
  • Bedroom 2: Single bedroom with bedside table, open wardrobe, dressing table and chair. 
  • Bedroom 3: Twin zip & link bedroom (can be made up as King - please select at time of booking) with bedside tables, dressing table and 
  • built in cupboard with hanging space and shelving.
  • Bathroom: Bath with shower over and large Waterford Crystal Chandelier above, WC, wash basin, mirror with shaving point and heated towel rail.

Garden

  • Hot tub with lockable rise and fall enclosure.
  • Rotating Garden pod building with lounge, offering full panoramic views.
  • Gas BBQ (gas provided).
  • Casual seating area with outdoor fireplace and a 4-sided glass design that means you can enjoy the warmth of the fire wherever you are sat on those chillier evenings.
  • Lawned playing area to the front and a splendid ‘tiddler’ stream nearby which offers children many hours of fun.

Additional Information

  • Heating and electricity: Included. First basket of logs provided.
  • Bed linen, hand and bath towels: Provided. Egyptian cotton bedding
  • Travel cot and high-chair: Available on request. Please bring your own cot linen.
  • Hairdryers: 3 provided.
  • Pets: Sorry, no pets permitted at this property.
  • No smoking inside the property please.
  • Parking: Private off-road parking for up to 4 cars. EV charging point on site - use monitored and payable to owner.
  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 single, 1 twin zip-and-link (can be made up as a king-size, please request at time of booking)
  • 2 bathrooms with shower over the bath and WC, 1 shower room and WC
  • Hob, oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, kettle and toaster
  • Travel cot, highchair – please request on booking and please bring your own cot linen
  • Wood burner ( ogs provided)
  • Smart TV
  • Lawned playing area to the front, casual seating area with outdoor fireplace, BBQ, rotating garden pod building with lounge seating
  • Outside hot tub
  • Secure bicycle storage
  • Variable mobile phone signal
  • Private parking for up to 4 cars. Electric vehicle charging point is monitored and usage payable to owner on departure
  • Shop and pub 7 miles, beach 14 miles
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Emma Beagley

This property is personally managed by Emma.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Brian 2nd May 2026

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A peaceful and very relaxing week in an outstanding property and location. Looking forward to the return in September.

Reviewed by Geoffrey 11th April 2026

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We like to pick quality holiday locations where we can walk up on the hills from the door every day rather than driving around with car sick grandchildren and this delivered all that we wanted. The hot tub and the globe by the stream to sit in were made very good use of. The quality of the accommodation and the contents are excellent and the hosts Read moreare lovely and very helpful. If you are looking for somewhere high quality thats a bit remote with lots of things to explore then this is for you. If you want to travel around then thats not a problem either. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 4th April 2026

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This is a beautiful, cosy and well equipped cottage. The outdoor space has been thoughtfully constructed so it can be used in all seasons. The location is remote, which is great if that's what you want. We had two children with us who loved the space and we're able to play safely outside. The owner was friendly and helpful with local knowledge.

Reviewed by Nicki 24th February 2026

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage and the location are beautiful and we felt very at home. The owners provided a very generous welcome basket which went down very well! Highly recommend

Reviewed by Steven 24th February 2026

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Couldnt fault . Location , property and owners. Exactly what we wanted for the family 10/10

Reviewed by John 27th January 2026

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Perfect break. Beautiful house, well equipped and comfortable in a lovely rural location. Perfect for peace and quiet.

Reviewed by Jane 30th December 2025

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Esgair Wen is delightful in every way. We have stayed four times now, the most recent visit being over Christmas. We received a friendly welcome on arrival and the cottage was beautifully decorated for Christmas.

Reviewed by Nicola 2nd December 2025

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Beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean in a stunning remote location.

Reviewed by Donna 23rd November 2025

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We spent an amazing 7 days here. We couldn't fault the property. Wonderfully equipped with everything you could need for a wonderful peaceful holiday. The property is situated in a beautiful remote location (only one other house in sight) and is close to many attractions like devils bridge and a red kite feeding area, both of which were great experRead moreiences. The owners were fantastic, greeting us as we arrived, they were always just a text away or a phone call, even coming to our rescue when we had a flat tyre! Overall we loved our stay and we can't wait to return! Hide

Reviewed by Emma-Sophia 18th October 2025

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Reviewed by Annette 5th October 2025

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This is an exceptional property. It is central for visiting places. The Damns are well worth a visit. The Hafod hotel was lovely by Devils bridge. The views are tremendous. We loved the company of the sheep and the resident robin. We truly couldn't find any fault at all. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Don't change a thing guys, you haveRead more a little gem there. Hide

Reviewed by Brian 27th September 2025

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Excellent facilities in a brilliant relaxed location.

Reviewed by Cheryl 9th August 2025

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Amazing cottage! We loved the hot tub and watching the sheep right infront of us. The little river was charming! Very comfortable cottage!

Reviewed by Kevin 28th July 2025

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This premises has everything you need and is spacious but comfy. It has links to the coast and other beautiful locations to visit. The nearest village is 25 mins away by car but what a beautiful journey. It has a coop, spar and pharmacy with two petrol stations. Perfect relaxing holiday

Reviewed by Angela 8th June 2025

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This cottage is in the most beautiful peaceful location & everything was clean & comfortable. If you want to get away from it all & enjoy fresh air, countryside & spectacular scenery, this place is ideal. Great hosts added lovely welcome basket of goodies for us & offered helpful advice on local facilities. A great holiday!!

Reviewed by Binu 1st June 2025

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We have such an amazing experience, cottage was located in a remote location with beautiful mountain views, Only noise we could hear is the cry of the sheeps and the stream running.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the hot tub was brilliant.

Reviewed by Pauline 5th May 2025

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A beautiful cottage in a very rural and peaceful location with only sheep and house martins for company. Everything is beautiful, the crockery, the towels, the furnishings. It was so nice to stay somewhere where the sofas were comfortable! Would highly recommend this beautiful home.

Reviewed by Brian 20th April 2025

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Excellent very high quality accommodation in a peaceful and relaxing location.

Reviewed by Jane 12th March 2025

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Stunning location, beautiful isolated position, great walks, and the beautiful Elan valley was so close, very friendly and helpful owners, the house was great in every way, seeing the stars from the hot tub at night was amazing. Would definitely recommend this property.

Reviewed by Richard 28th February 2025

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We had a magical stay at this wonderful cottage. The setting was idyllic and one of the reasons we picked it! The hot tub was one of the best we have had in a holiday cottage, and with it having a roof, it allowed us to use it whatever the weather. We would defiantly look at booking this beautiful cottage again!

Reviewed by Martin 6th January 2025

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What a fantastic property. The location is stunning; with the frost you could almost imagine you were in the Mojave desert rather than Wales! Hard to beat sitting in the hot tub looking at the beautiful mountains, enjoying the company of a nearby sheep that had escaped her field, watching the stars (it's a Dark Sky area). The house itself is very cRead moreosy and well-equipped; you can tell the owners have put a lot of thought into the property. The beds were very comfortable, nice big shower, etc. There was an issue on our end with the date/time we could arrive, and the owners were absolute stars and so kind. We loved our week there. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 26th November 2024

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Warm, cosy yet spacious cottage. Very well equipped. Beautiful remote setting with panoramic views of the Cambrian Mountains.. Loved everything about it.

Reviewed by Emma-Sophia 26th October 2024

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We have stayed here twice and will definitely be back. What's not to like? The property is set in an idyllic location; the generous, airy, well-fitted comfortable accommodation is decorated with impeccable taste; the welcome is warm... There is everything you could possibly want from a holiday! Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Brian 24th September 2024

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an excellent high quality cottage with all the facilities one would require for a relaxing holiday

Reviewed by Sally 14th September 2024

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An amazing and comfortable cottage in a stunning location. Fantastic views. A great area to explore. Hot tub was much appreciated by us all. Advisable to arrive with food as there arent any shops nearby.

Reviewed by Andrea 20th August 2024

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The cottage is fantastic. The location is stunning. Its a drive from the coast and nearest village with amenities but wed done our research and knew that so came prepared with supplies. The welcome basket was much appreciated. We loved the hot tub and exploring a part of Wales wed never visited before.

Reviewed by Nick 3rd August 2024

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Wow! A fabulous cottage with stunning views in an idyllic location. Clean, comfortable and with everything we needed for an amazing holiday! We had a wonderful time and The owners were super helpful. Thank you so much for making our week perfect!

Reviewed by Catherine 29th June 2024

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Lovely owners sorted everything required,

Reviewed by Lisa 22nd June 2024

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Farm Holidays 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.