Custom House Flat ref: 621001

Cardigan, also known locally by the Welsh name of Aberteifi, (meaning mouth of the River Teifi) leaves any visitor spoilt for choice when it comes to spending time. Its unspoilt townscape and rich heritage provide a nostalgic backdrop to a thriving contemporary culture of the arts, festivals and events. From the River and Food Festival held each August to the Mwldan Film Festival in January, there's something in Cardigan's annual events diary to appeal to all. Whether enjoying browsing through the galleries or playing a round of golf on Cardigan's golf course with its outstanding views, there's one experience that can't be missed: A trip to this area simply wouldn't be complete without a boat trip from the town's newly created river side pontoon, to the mouth of the Teifi estuary and Cardigan Island. This special Conservation Area teems with wildlife; Bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic grey seals, harbour porpoises, seabirds, rare choughs and skylarks can all be seen! For those that prefer terra firma, the same delights and more can be enjoyed at The Cradigan Island Coastal Farm Park in Gwbert, just over 3 miles from Cardigan's town centre. The nearby Cliff Hotel in Gwbert provides an excellent venue for an evening meal or a lunch time snack overlooking the water and its spa facilities provide well for those seeking further relaxation and pampering. On the other side of the estuary lies Poppit Sands; a very large expanse of sand which marks the northern border between the counties of Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion and the northern end of the 186 miles of Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. The proximity of this beach to the town of Cardigan makes it very popular with visitors so facilities close to the beach are good and include a large car park. Cardigan's location, on the border between two counties, makes it a superb base from which to venture into both Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion. Miles of unspoilt coastline, pretty towns, villages, coastal pathways, castles and other places of interest can be found in both directions. The popular seaside resort town of Tenby lies just 33 miles away in the south of Pembrokeshire and St David's Britain's smallest city just 36 miles in a south westerly direction. In South West Wales fantastic beaches abound; Tresaith, just8.5 miles north of Cardigan is the perfect spot for enjoying sand and sea by day and dining on good food in the evening in The Ship, while watching the breathtaking sight of the sun setting over Cardigan Bay (the most likely time of day to spot dolphins!) A journey of just 22 miles northwards takes you to the Georgian Harbour town of Aberaeron, where you can meander through the interesting streets of multi coloured houses and along its pretty quay side. The Harbour Master at the end of the quay serves delicious lunches and evening meals. South West Wales offers so much to the visitor that it would take even the most tenacious of tourists' years to see and experience it all. Custom House Flat offers an ideal base from which to make a start!

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