Guests say
Ivy Bush Cottage is a charming, cosy retreat in a peaceful village setting, praised for its character, cleanliness, and tranquil atmosphere. Guests appreciate the well-equipped interior, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches, making it ideal for relaxing breaks and exploring the Cambrian Mountains. The enclosed garden is perfect for dogs, and the log burner adds to the homely feel. While the closure of the village shop and some minor maintenance issues were noted, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage spotlessly clean and well-maintained, with cleaning supplies provided. A minority mentioned the garden grass needing attention and some bedding issues, but these were exceptions.
The cottage is praised for its beautiful, quiet, and remote location, ideal for relaxation and exploring the surrounding countryside. The lack of a local shop and the need for a car were noted, but did not detract significantly from guests' enjoyment.
Guests consistently described the cottage as cosy, warm, and comfortable, with a homely atmosphere and a good bed. The log burner and enclosed garden added to the comfort, though one guest mentioned lumpy quilts.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen, cleaning supplies, and smart TV. Some guests noted the lack of oven gloves, issues with the TV setup, and the electricity usage meter as minor drawbacks.
Several guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as cakes on arrival and dog treats, though these are not guaranteed. The owner and her family were described as friendly and responsive to issues.
About this property
Close to the Cors Caron Nature Reserve, this beamed cottage displays a wealth of stonework and has plentiful walks from the door.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Multi-Fuel Burner, French Doors To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Carport parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There is a step in the garden.. Escape to the wonderful comfort of Ivy Bush Cottage nestled within the ancient, charming, and tranquil village of Llandewi Brefi, at the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains. Situated in a row of four stone cottages originally all owned by the owner’s great-great grandfather 150 years ago, Ivy Bush (Bwthyn Iorwg in Welsh) is now one of three cottages still owned by the family today. It has been lovingly restored and has high quality and comfort in abundance. Exposed stone work, beams and a multi-fuel burner all go towards making it a characterful and cosy holiday retreat for guests.
The village lies on the banks of the Afon Brefi and dates back to the 1st century when Romans set up camp in a settlement known as Bremia (bubbling stream). There is an interesting local legend to discover whilst here as to how the village later came to be known as Llandewi Brefi! In centuries gone by it was a thriving and bustling place on the drover’s route taking livestock to London and beyond. Today the village is rather more peaceful but still has a village shop for your essential supplies and two warm and welcoming inns.
The area abounds with walks and cycle routes, plenty starting from the cottage, and mountain biking opportunities. The market town of Tregaron is 3 miles away with shops, the Rhiannon Welsh Gold Centre, and an award-winning restaurant and pub. Just a mile beyond, you will find the stunning Cors Caron Nature Reserve, over 2000 acres of finest raised bog system with an access-friendly boardwalk route through it. Visit the ruins of the 12th-century Cistercian Abbey at Strata Florida and explore the Cambrian Mountains by car, bicycle or on foot. A variety of guided walking tours are available via local organisers.
A 35-minute drive will bring you to the fantastic Ceredigion coastline with its beaches, many are dog friendly year-round, dolphin-watching boat trips, the town of Aberystwyth with its cliff railway, pier and long promenade and the attractive Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron, famous for its honey ice cream. Back at Ivy Bush you can enjoy an al fresco meal in the enclosed garden, looking out across the Welsh slate rooftops towards the village church and you will very likely see red kites soaring overhead and hear their distinctive cry. After splendid days out exploring this wonderful area, sink into the luxurious handmade organic mattresses and dream of return journeys to this region of extraordinary natural beauty. Beach 20 miles. Shop 150 yards, pub/restaurant 200 yards.
Free WiFi
Please note the organic mattresses are hand made in Wales and contain natural materials such as wool, horsehair and cotton.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (16)
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage was nice and clean and warm although I didn’t like the electricity usage meter telling me I had exceeded the electricity usage from day one.There was no welcome pack for either the humans or dog and we only had one hand and bath towel each for two weeks and the quilts on the single bed needed replacing as they were very lumpy.The garden grass hadn’t been cut for a while and just made the outside area not a pleasant place to use. Beautiful area but I feel the cottage needs some TLC
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Confirmed Guest
What a wonderful place to take time out from everything. It was exactly what we needed. The two village pubs were superb too. Sadly, the village shop is currently closed but it didn’t affect our holiday. Lovely walks with our dog & lovely places to visit by car both in land & on the coast. We intend to book this cottage for another holiday. Thank you.
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Sarah
What a lovely cottage, very clean and welcoming. The village is such a great place to stay. Both pubs are now open and we we're made to feel very welcome and the locals were very friendly. We would definitely stay here again.