Visitors Comments

Our winter stay at Penbontbren was a most comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable break in spite of the weather doing its worst! Our hosts Kathryn and Richard were so welcoming and have ensured that their 5 star rating is very well merited. The generous, well equipped accommodation in our suite was very much appreciated. We enjoyed cosy evenings in after a day out braving the rain using the catering facilities provided. Our breakfasts were delicious too! We found plenty to explore in the area - the quiet time of year gave us easy access down narrow lanes, and beautiful empty beaches for our dog to race around. We enjoyed antique hunting, and the Wool Museum near Newcastle Emlyn. We found good cafes and restaurants to keep us well fed. We can highly recommend a luxury break here whatever the time of year, and hope to visit again to enjoy some more first rate R&R. Thank you, Kathryn and Richard.

Our 2nd stay at this delightful enclave of peace and tranquility! Everything is spot on from quality furnishings to a superb breakfast and fabulous hosting from Richard and Kathryn.

A wonderful scenic and quiet location, together with amazing gardens and grounds. Our double suite room was spacious, clean, extremely comfortable and furnished to a high standard. We both slept the best in ages in the cosy king sized bed, and lovely quiet atmosphere. Kathryn and Richard were excellent hosts, very welcoming and cook a great breakfast! We will definitely be going back again.

The perfect spot to relax and explore this glorious part of Wales for the first time. The location is secluded and peaceful but with plenty to do nearby whatever the weather. We loved the walks we took on the glorious coastal path and inland, stopping for lunch at place recommended by our lovely helpful hosts, Kathryn and Richard - superb fish and chips on the sea wall one day, a riverside pub lunch on another. A wet day sent us off to the family run Daffodil pub ten minutes away for a proper locally sourced Sunday lunch, another recommendation and a real find.

The rooms are very comfortable and combined the best of b&b (delicious breakfast and helpful, knowledgeable hosts) with the convenience of self catering (happy dogs, the ability to cook a simple meal in the little kitchenette and curl up on the sofa in the pleasant sitting room for a movie night. The grounds are beautiful and our dogs loved them too. We need to come back in the summer to try the croquet lawn.

Most of all we loved this part of Wales - so friendly and unassuming, delicious local food, wonderful unspoilt countryside. We felt like we'd discovered a wonderful secret place perfect for a break at any time of year (if you come prepared for a bit of weather!) Penbentbren is the perfect base for such a stay. We're already planning our next trip.

Hosts, breakfast, rooms, wonderful garden especially during sunrise time

Six of us visiting Wales for the first time. We found Penbontbren on a search for somewhere near Cardigan. What a find, This is a really lovely place to stay a few miles inland from the coast, we were there for two nights. All the rooms are suites so you get a sitting room, bedroom and a small kitchen area. Kathryn and Richard could not have been nicer, kinder or more helpful. After a bit of a disastrous stay in North Wales we were up for something a lot better and this absolutely hit the spot. It’s a lovely peaceful set up and we defy anyone not to be happy here, especially after those delicious breakfasts! We all loved Penbontbren!

On arrival my wife and I received a very friendly welcome to our beautifully furnished apartment with views of the garden. Our hosts greeted us in the morning and introduced us to a breakfast menu based on locally sourced food which was excellently presented and prepared.

This quality of accommodation and service was maintained throughout until our departure. And our little terrier (Poppy) enjoyed it too particularly the freedom of the gardens.