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Ceredigion is a hidden jewel of Southern Britain, hugging the Irish sea on the Western seaboard of Wales in an area known as Cardigan Bay, and is one of the reasons why holiday makers return year after year staying in Cardigan cottages during their holiday. Away from the small number of major town settlements, the county has a remote feel like no other county in Wales, in part, owing to it’s coverage of the Cambrian Mountains. Many Ceredigion holiday cottages in the area are well suited for rural retreats, and are indeed and excellent choice.

The relatively sparse population of this coastal county and wide open spaces, is an ideal holiday destination for those seeking to get away from it all. The remote inland area that borders to the east of Ceredigion is home to the so called ’Welsh Desert’ region of Wales. This area encompasses the Cambrian mountains which stretch throughout the county. Starting at the remote Preseli mountains in Pembrokeshire up to Snowdonia. Ceredigion’s highest point is Plynlimon, at nearly 2,500 feet was immortalised in the nineteenth century by the Cornish writer George Borrow in his book Wild Wales. Plynlimon is the source of both the River Severn and River Wye. Though it may take the most intrepid explorer to find the exact source!

The county possesses some of the most awe inspiring beaches in the UK. Often overlooked for it more famous southern neighbor in Pembrokeshire, the Ceredigion Coastal Path (sometimes known as the Cardigan Coastal Path) covers some truly stunning and remote coastline. If you seek a coastal holiday cottage, Ceredigion holiday cottages are fine choice indeed with its fine golden sandy beaches and turquoise seas. It’s dramatic, secluded coastline and un-interrupted vast stretches of beach make also make excellent romantic break destination.

There are plenty of Ceredigion holiday cottages to choose from. If you are looking for a coastal holiday cottage in some of the more popular areas, places like Aberporth, New Quay, Llangrannog, Aberaeron, Aberyswyth and Borth are family friendly and are fine choices.

Cardigan Bay holidays are extremely popular, indeed Cardigan Bay is also famous for bottle nosed dolphins, the only ones in summer residence in the UK. Another natural spectacle are Grey Seals who sometimes will bring there pups onto the various beach throughout the Ceredigion coastline. Of all the counties in Wales the Red kite is most numerous here. A particularly good location to see this large bird of prey so emblematic of Wales, along its with spectacular waterfalls, is at Devils Bridge, just East of Aberystwyth.

For history lovers Strata Florida Abbey and the Welsh Gold Centre near Tregaron are worth a visit. While railway enthusiasts can visit the Vale of Rheidol Railway or the Aberystwyth electric cliff railway.

If you are unfamiliar with Ceredigion, but looking for a holiday cottage on the area, then Ceredigion covers a wide ranging set of holiday checkboxes; magnificent coastline, both secluded and resort-style, mountains and wide open spaces, woodland, activity holidays and culture. So, if you haven’t tried Ceredigion holiday cottages yet, we thoroughly recommend that you do.