Gorse Holiday Cottage

A dog-friendly cottage in Cardigan Bay with two bedrooms, sleeping three. Close to Pembrokeshire Coastal Path & National Park, it's the perfect location for a family holiday.

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A stone cottage with a purple roof, surrounded by a green lawn and a gravel driveway. There are windows with dark frames and potted plants along the wall. In the foreground, there are daffodils blooming under bright sunlight, with a hillside covered
A cozy living room with a stone wall, a TV on a metal stand, a window with curtains, a black armchair, a red leather sofa, a colorful striped rug, a wood stove, and a wooden door.
Kitchen with white cabinets, wooden countertop, tiled backsplash, and various appliances including a stove, microwave, toaster, and kettle, with a view into a bathroom through an open door.
A bedroom with a bed that has a white metal frame, polka dot bedsheets and pillowcases, a wooden nightstand with a closed book, and a wall decorated with framed artwork.
Open window revealing a stone house with flowers and bushes outside, surrounded by greenery and a gravel pathway.
Small outdoor patio with wooden table and four chairs, surrounded by stone walls and lush greenery.

Gorse Cottage / Bwthyn yr Eithin

Two-bedroom welsh holiday cottage, Sleeps Three

Why Gorse Cottage Is the Perfect West Wales Holiday Retreat

Gorse Cottage is designed to deliver comfort, style, and a true sense of escape. Whether you're planning a romantic break, a family holiday, or a quiet work‑from‑nature getaway, the cottage provides everything you need for a relaxing stay.

  • Luxury self‑catering cottage — beautifully furnished interiors with modern comforts

  • Peaceful rural location — surrounded by wildlife, woodland, and open countryside

  • Close to Cardigan Bay — beaches, dolphin spotting, coastal walks, and historic towns

  • Family‑friendly facilities — safe outdoor spaces, farm animals, and nature trails

  • Dog‑friendly stays — explore miles of footpaths right from your doorstep

Inside Gorse Cottage — Comfort, Warmth & Welsh Character

Gorse Cottage combines traditional Welsh charm with contemporary style. Expect:

  • Spacious open‑plan living — perfect for relaxing after a day exploring

  • Fully equipped modern kitchen — ideal for self‑catering holidays

  • Cosy lounge with soft furnishings and countryside views

  • Comfortable bedrooms designed for restful nights

  • Immaculate bathroom facilities with quality fittings

Every detail is crafted to make your stay feel special — from the warm, welcoming décor to the peaceful atmosphere that surrounds the cottage.

Explore Troedyrhiw Holiday Cottages & the Surrounding Countryside

Troedyrhiw Holiday Cottages is known for its beautiful grounds, friendly atmosphere, and idyllic rural setting. Guests at Gorse Cottage can enjoy:

  • Woodland walks and wildlife spotting

  • Open green spaces are perfect for children to play

  • Farm animals that delight younger guests

  • Quiet seating areas for reading, relaxing, or enjoying a morning coffee

The location is ideal for exploring Cardigan, Mwnt, Poppit Sands, Aberporth, and the wider Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion coast.

Nearby Attractions — Discover the Best of West Wales

Gorse Cottage is perfectly positioned for exploring some of the most beautiful places in Wales:

  • Cardigan Bay beaches — golden sands, clear waters, and dramatic cliffs

  • Pembrokeshire Coast Path — world‑class walking routes

  • Cardigan town — independent shops, cafés, and the restored Cardigan Castle

  • Dolphin spotting boat trips — a must‑do for wildlife lovers

  • Historic villages and market towns throughout Ceredigion

Whether you love beaches, wildlife, walking, or simply unwinding in nature, Gorse Cottage puts you close to it all.

Book Your Stay at Gorse Cottage

If you're searching for a luxury holiday cottage in West Wales, Gorse Cottage at Troedyrhiw Holiday Cottages offers everything you need for a peaceful, memorable break. With its idyllic setting, stylish interiors, and unbeatable access to the coast and countryside, it’s no surprise guests return year after year.

  •  Gorse Cottage is accessed by a single step up to the front door, and once in, the accommodation is all on one level.  Through the front door, you find yourself in the tasteful open plan lounge with high ceiling and beams, as well as a ready laid woodburner with a complimentary basket of logs and sticks, leather settee and tub chair, and TV with Roku TV Stick.  There is a dining table for three at the end of the lounge area, which leads into the beautifully refurbished kitchen area, complete with Neff oven, dishwasher, and all the appliances you could need.

  • There is a dining table for three at the end of the lounge area, which leads into the beautifully refurbished kitchen area, complete with Neff oven, dishwasher, and all the appliances you could need from a self-catering cottage in Ceredigion. Through the kitchen area, you find yourself in the double bedroom, with exposed stone wall, touch lamps and memory foam topped mattress. Also from the kitchen, you will find the bathroom boasting Laura Ashley tiles, bath, with rainwater shower over, heated towel rail, and Pebble Grey Bluetooth mirror cabinet with speakers.

  • Through the kitchen area, you find yourself in the double bedroom, with exposed stone wall, touch lamps and memory foam topped mattress.  Also from the kitchen, you will find the bathroom boasting Laura Ashley tiles, bath, with rainwater shower over, heated towel rail, and Pebble Grey Bluetooth mirror cabinet with speakers.

  • Back to the lounge, and through another door, you will find the single bedroom with exposed stone wall, and cosy metal framed bed.

  • Gorse Cottage looks out over the courtyard, and has its own seating area outside the front door, tucked away out of sight between the cottage and the wood store, perfect for a morning coffee or quiet evening drink.

  • Guests can explore the grounds and visit Blossom, the Shetland pony, Ted the Gypsy Cob and our Kune Kune pigs, as well as the chickens, or enjoy the childrens play area and stream while staying in Gorse Cottage. In addition, there is use of the shared laundry room on site, and dedicated parking right outside the cottage and with free-range hen eggs and additional logs available from the owners, and grounds to explore. Gorse Cottage is a perfect place for a relaxing holiday in Cardigan Bay, as a base to explore the local area or the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, with its many beaches, the mountains of Bluestone country, and little market towns. If you prefer to stay inside, it is a cosy and homely place to arrive, settle and relax…whatever your holiday means to you.

Features

  • Two bedroom, sleeps 3

  • WiFi

  • Wood Burner

  • Flat screen TV, freeview and DVD player

  • Picnic table and chairs

  • Dishwasher

  • Central heating

  • Childrens play area

  • Dog friendly cottage

  • All bedding and towels included (not cot bedding or swimming towels).

  • Cots, high chairs and stairgates all available at no extra cost.

  • On site laundry room with washing, drying and ironing facilities available.

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Testimonials

  • "Fabulous cottage in peaceful surroundings. we stayed in The Coach House, really nice and cosy. Animals on site and fresh eggs. Booked again for the new year. Thoughtfull touches in the cottage. You do need a car though to get out and about. Historic building · Spacious rooms · Thoughtful amenities"

    Pamela Slack - 2020

  • "Good place to stay if you want to get away from it all. Nice cottages with everything you might need. A warm welcome given by owner and lots of local information leaflets were available alongside the welcome pack. Good base to explore that part of Wales. Enjoyed the couple of days spent in Oak Cottage recently."

    Jo Wilkes - 2023

  • "Amazing cottage. we stayed in the one bed cottage. very comfortable fully equipped clean and tidy. beautiful surroundings with added bonus of 2 ponies and 4 pigs you can pet and visit any time. very friendly. fell in love with the pigs! also lots of chickens. lovely hosts too. perfect holiday destination. thank you for an amazing stay."

    Jo Webster - 2019