This lovely renovated stone built School House - is a delight! Quirky, stylish and perfect for a chilled family holiday by the sea.
This cottage has a strong design aesthetic and has managed to bridge the gap brilliantly between old and&nbsp;'funky' contemporary styles!
There are wide reaching views over the valley to Llangrannog and to the sea beyond. You are within walking distance from the seaside village of Llangrannog with its cosy pubs, Sea & Slate gallery (!) and cafes, it is the ideal location for walkers (the Ceredigion coastal path is virtually on your doorstep) and families alike. You can watch the sunset from the excellent cafes (with delicious ice cream as recommended by Rick Stein) and pubs that serve fresh seafood straight from Cardigan Bay (season permitting)&nbsp;
Go surfing, kayaking or for the less adventurous enjoy a picnic on the beach (only a 10 minute stroll away - for the less energetic, you can catch the bus shuttle from the top of the hill)
Positioned roughly halfway&nbsp;between the&nbsp;market town of Cardigan and the Georgian harbour town of&nbsp;Aberaeron. You&nbsp;are perfectly positioned to explore the rugged&nbsp;Ceridigion coastline and the pretty&nbsp;beaches of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cardigan-bay.com/llangrannog-beach-cardigan-bay.php">Llangrannog</a>.
 
The nuts & bolts:
The cottage is heated with modern electric radiators. There is also a fabulous log burner to keep you toasty. All windows are double glazed.&nbsp;There is also wi-fi.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen 
Well&nbsp;equipped 'galley'style kitchen with an open side/counter so that you can still be a part of what is go on in the living area! There is a dishwasher, an electric hob and fan oven. Pod Coffee maker, stove top Bialetti Espresso maker. Fitted kitchen&nbsp;units, under counter fridge.
Utility room
Washing machine, tumble dryer and mini freezer
Open plan Living room /dining area
Lovely fireplace with log burner (logs&nbsp;included) with 3 seater settee and arm chairs. Two seater settle and chair. Smart&nbsp;TV DVD/Bluray player and with Netflix. A selection of&nbsp;books, maps and games are provided.
Bedroom 1
 
Double bedroom
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Bedroom 2
Master bedroom with Super King bed, and shaker style clothes hangers.
 
Bedroom 3
Second bedroom with bunk beds and pull out single bed&nbsp;
Bath /Shower room:
<ol><li data-list="bullet">Spacious, fully tiled bathroom with bath and separate large shower and heated towel rail.</li></ol>
Outside:
A paved seating/dining area with table, with great views over the valley, chairs , table and chairs to enjoy alfresco dining 
Out and about:
Located near the shores of Cardigan Bay and the coastal path - famous for Dolphin and Seal watching!&nbsp;
<ol><li data-list="bullet"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cardigan-bay.com/llangrannog-beach-cardigan-bay.php">Llangrannog</a> - Small fishing village and beach - you are there!</li></ol>
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="//pentrearms.co.uk/">Pentre Arms</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Llangrannog. Traditional family pub, winner of Food Awards 2 years running! Live&nbsp;&nbsp;music and great views of the sea from huge picture window (closest pub&nbsp;&nbsp;to the sea in Wales!) in Llangrannog
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="//www.thebeachhutwales.co.uk/">The Beach Hut</a> - Llangrannog. Fab, funky beach-side restaurant serving good home made food and fresh fish from the Bay (when in season - also (check opening times on website in Winter months)
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="//theshipinnllangrannog.co.uk/">The Ship Inn, Llangrannog</a> - bar and restaurant pub&nbsp;
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.seaandslate.co.uk/en/1193734/art-gallery">Sea & Slate Gallery</a>, Llangrannog - Teeny gallery featuring local artists and artisans hand made gifts and art - 1 mile
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pizzatipi.co.uk/">Pizza Tipi</a> - An amazing outdoor Tipi (with fire pit to keep toasty) on the banks of the River Teifi Cardigan, serving the 'best home made pizzas in Wales'! (check opening times on website in Winter months) Cardigan about 10 miles away
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://elsalsa.co.uk/">El Salsa</a> - Bringing Award winning Mexican street food to Wales! (check opening times on website in Winter months) - Cardigan about 10 miles away
<ol><li data-list="bullet"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penbryn">Penbryn - National Trust beach</a> - 2.5 mile (via coastal path 1 mile)</li></ol>
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/The-Plwmp-Tart-Penbryn-Beach-491316017669529/">Plwmp Tart</a> - Penbryn NT beach - delicious home made cakes and lunches, open every day in the summer - check FB page for Winter opening times/
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cardigan-bay.com/new-quay-cardigan-bay-wales.php">New Quay</a> - beach and boat trips to watch dolphins - around 15 minute drive away
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="//www.dolphinsurveyboattrips.co.uk/new-quay-boat-trips/">Dolphin Boat trips</a> - a variety of boat trips available from the base in New Quay. Well worth a trip.
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="//www.nationaltrust.org.uk/llanerchaeron/">Llanerchaeron</a> - National Trust Estate - around 20 minute drive
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cardigan-bay.com/aberaeron-cardigan-bay.php">Aberaeron</a> - Fishing harbour, fabulous restaurants and shopping - 8 miles away
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="//www.welshwildlife.org/visitor-centres/the-welsh-wildlife-centre/">Welsh Wildlife Centre</a> - Otters and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="//www.welshwildlife.org/visitor-centres/the-welsh-wildlife-centre/glasshouse-cafe/">Glasshouse cafe</a> (award for architectural design in 1993) - 11 miles away
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="//heritagecanoes.squarespace.com/">Heritage Canoes</a> - Canoes, kayaking and wind surfing - 11 miles away
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="//www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/wool/">National Woollen Museum</a> - History of Welsh weaving and Spinning in the Museum, cafe and shop
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://supermarket.londis.co.uk/38560-welcome-to-hoffnant-stores">Hoffant stores</a> (award winning)&nbsp;- groceries, local bakery, off license, fuel /wood - 2 miles away
<ol><li data-list="bullet"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="//www.damhile.co.uk/">Da Mhile Distillery 9 miles</a></li></ol>
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="//www.teificheese.co.uk/">Caws Teifi&nbsp;</a>Delicious locally produced cheeses 9 miles away
<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.harbour-master.com/">The Harbourmaster</a>- Aberaeron&nbsp;Home made fresh produce year round - 9 miles away
<ol><li data-list="bullet"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="//www.discoverceredigion.co.uk/english/Pages/default.aspx">Tide times</a></li></ol>

Ysgoldy

We had a lovely week at Ysgoldy, we were 4 adults and a small dog and it suited us down to the ground. Family were a few minutes walk away and the delights of LLangrannog a few minutes drive. The house is well appointed and we were lucky to be able to enjoy the views of the sea and sunsets from the terrace. Comfy beds, well equipped kitchen and plenty of parking. If you like coffee there is a Nespresso vertuo machine for which you will need to bring capsules with you as they are not available locally. A lovely place to stay.

Family and friends

Having been told, when taken past Ysgoldy many times in my youth, that my great-grandfather went to school there, how could I resist the opportunity to book it for a family holiday, with my son, my sister, and our aunt? 

We had a wonderful week and a luxurious stay in this old school building, a little up the hill from the edge of Llangrannog. 

The accommodation is beautiful, practical, and ideal for a restful holiday near the sea. It certainly worked well for us, with plenty of room for four, with three of us sleeping upstairs. My aunt is in her 90s, walking on crutches and recovering from a recent fall. But she also lives in a hilly area, and was glad of the opportunities to walk up (more than down) steep slopes, and felt her walking improved a great deal during the week. She very much appreciated her downstairs bathroom and bedroom. The minibus to the free village car park was great when she had had enough walking. 

Plenty of space for us - and would have been comfortable for 7. The cottage is furnished tastefully with items nodding to its history as a schoolhouse and maritime college. Kitchen well stocked with necessary equipment and essentials. Great downstairs shower and upstairs bath. Great for stargazing from one of the two terraces in pitch dark - and view of the sea in daytime. Close to footpaths for exploring inland. Good parking space just below the hairpin bend (fine when taken slowly). I could write screeds more about the attractions of Lllangrannog and the coast, but you can read plenty elsewhere. We loved staying here and had a relaxing time.

Where my great-grandfather went to school

We couldn't have loved our stay at Ysgoldy more. We were thrilled with the house - so charming and stylishly decorated. The beds are extremely comfortable and there are so many nice touches, from all the sheepskins and artworks, to really useful beach equipment. The beach itself is breathtaking and you don't really need to go anywhere else. Our kids age 3 and 7 had an amazing time exploring rock pools, playing in the streams, and body boarding in the sea. We tried out all the restaurants and cafes and they are all brilliant. For adults there is a popup sauna which we loved. The minibus down to the sea is fantastic but our kids managed to do the walk a few times too. All in all we had a incredible holiday and staying at Ysgoldy was the perfect base.

Perfect Welsh holiday cottage

We love this beautifully designed house just outside the popular seaside village of Llangrannog- we lit the fire, it was so cosy! Well equipped - we look forward to coming again in the Summer

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