North Lodge

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park skirts the site and the area is perfect for cycling, pony trekking, coasteering, kayaking and rambling (guided walks are available, and there’s a good variety of terrain, with hill walking and woodland trails as well as the coastal paths). Anglers and golfers are well provisioned too. The local towns of Fishguard, Cardigan and Newport are a very short drive away, and offer swimming pools, farmers’ markets, arts and crafts, theatres, cinemas and eateries, plus a lively programme of seasonal events, agricultural shows and festivals. For sightseeing, check out the Iron Age village at Castell Henllys, where you can make bread like the Celts used to; hop on a boat safari to spot dolphins and seals, or visit the Welsh Wildlife Centre. The county (and ancient kingdom) of Ceredigion is also one of the best places to explore traditional Welsh culture and language.