Title: The Old Sea Captain's House: A short walk to stunning beaches, shops and pubs Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Old Sea Captain's House: A short walk to stunning beaches, shops and pubs Beachside holiday home with water park ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44830000/44820700/44820654/6d18f449.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44830000/44820700/44820654/9c1a2510.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44830000/44820700/44820654/54ebd03f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44830000/44820700/44820654/4879ea47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44830000/44820700/44820654/d91ca072.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Caerwenith' (The Old Sea Captain's House) is a charming seaside retreat in Aberporth, West Wales. Enjoy stunning beaches, dog-friendly spaces and local gastro pubs within a five-minute walk from the property. Unwind with an open fire in the lounge or take advantage of sea views from most rooms. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 112200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Old Sea Captain's House: A short walk to stunning beaches, shops and pubs 'Caerwenith' (The Old Sea Captain's House) is in the heart of the picturesque coastal village of Aberporth, West Wales. We've recently renovated this grand old 1930's house to its former seaside glory and have restored all of its original features and furniture. Its location is perfect! Five minutes walk to two stunning, sandy beaches (one of which is dog-friendly), local gastro pubs, shops and world-famous coastal path. After a lazy breakfast, you can grab your beach gear and walk down to the beach, where the sand and sea await you. The beaches are spotlessly clean (Aberporth was the world's first Plastic Free Community and there are regular litter picks). There are lifeguards on duty (during the summer months) and the bay is sheltered. There is a great beach shop in case you've forgotten your bucket and spade! You can even hire sea canoes on the beach. At lunchtime, you can head back to the house for lunch or take advantage of one of the many pubs/cafes to have lunch (eat in or take away). With onsite parking at the Old Sea Captain's House, you can enjoy this lovely seaside destination without the cost and stress of finding a parking space! This beautiful seaside village was recently voted one of Wales' top 10 beach destinations. It is one of the least rainy places in Wales. Cardigan Bay has the largest population of bottlenose dolphins in Europe, and from May to October, they can be seen from shore, the coastal path or from one of the many boat trips that are available to book nearby. If walking, hiking or biking is your thing, this is the perfect base. The house is a 3 minute walk to the world-famous coastal path. The Old Old Sea Captain's House is a great base for exploring this absolutely stunning part of the world. There's so much to do; stunning beaches, cycling, sailing, kayaking, coasteering, diving, surfing, walking, theme parks, farms, wildlife centres, fishing, seal and dolphin boat trips, crabbing, horse riding, visiting castles and historic places.....the list goes on and on. In fact, Wales has more castles per km2 than anywhere else on earth! For those who enjoy browsing antique/craft shops and long pub lunches, there are charming market towns and villages for you to explore nearby. Just 10 minutes away by car is Cardigan, a bustling market town with supermarkets, a leisure center, cinema/theatre, craft/antique shops and plenty of great pubs and restaurants. Close by is the Cliff's Hotel with superb spa facilities. Accommodation: There is a large, secure front garden with outdoor dining furniture. A BBQ and an outdoor wood burner are located on the driveway behind the property. There is off-road parking for 3 cars. There is a fully equipped kitchen, with a large electric range cooker, microwave, toaster, kettle, filter coffee machine, fridge and dishwasher. Next to the kitchen is a utility room with a washing machine, a separate dryer and a large fridge freezer. If you are super organised, you can arrange for a supermarket delivery (Tescos, Cardigan) and there is plenty of space to store all the food either in the fridge/freezer or larder room. There's lots of space to hang up beach towels and leave your gear until the next beach trip. We have 2 bathrooms (each with a luxury shower, bath, toilet and sink). There are also two toilets (with hand basins). With 4 toilets in total, there's no queuing for the loo at the Old Sea Captain's House! We have a large lounge with a smartTV and plenty of space for everyone to snuggle up at the end of the day. There is a DVD player and over 100 DVDs to choose from! There is an open fire in the lounge and a basket of firewood is provided. The dining room also has a fireplace and the dining table can seat 11. There are sea views from most of the rooms. We have lots of books and board games for our guests to use if you fancy a night in, or you can walk to one of the pubs for dinner and enjoy the long summer evenings watching the sunset on the beach. The choice is yours! Upstairs, you'll find one bathroom and one toilet/washroom plus 4 bedrooms. Room one has a double bed and bunks (sleeps 4), room two has bunks (sleeps 2), room three has a double bed (sleeps 2) and room 4 has a king-size bed and a single bed (sleeps 3). All bedrooms have a wardrobe and a chest of drawers. Fresh towels and bed linen are provided. Beach towels are also available in the box on the landing. Well behaved dogs are welcome. A highchair and cot are available on request. So, whatever the weather, there's plenty to do. On booking, a welcome pack will be provided with more information about things to do in the local area. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Netflix - Streaming services - TV - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Free firewood - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73770000/73761800/73761741/95715587.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful coastal retreat with sea views, 100m to Aberporth Beach! 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### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties No stag or hen do's ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12 Note from host: no stag or hen do's Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.13114%2C-4.54052&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=i0YTiepjYICkATBUEmGY8wCtyJU=) Aberporth #### What's nearby - Aberporth Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Llangrannog Beach - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles - Cardigan Castle - 13 min drive - 8.3 miles - Mwnt Beach - 16 min drive - 6.4 miles - Poppit Sands Beach - 20 min drive - 10.7 miles #### Getting around - Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 137 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Bell Hotel - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Lamb Inn - ‬11 min drive - ‪Gogerddan Arms - ‬3 min drive - ‪Caffi Pendre Cafe - ‬12 min drive - ‪Crwst - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Old Sea Captain's House: A short walk to stunning beaches, shops and pubs pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at The Old Sea Captain's House: A short walk to stunning beaches, shops and pubs? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Old Sea Captain's House: A short walk to stunning beaches, shops and pubs? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Old Sea Captain's House: A short walk to stunning beaches, shops and pubs located? > Nestled on the beach, this Cardigan holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cardigan Bay, Aberporth Beach and Dolwen Beach. Traeth Penloin and Traeth y Cribach are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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