Blue Valley Cottage Guidebook
Food scene
This is the best seafront pub in Aberystwyth, around 25mins walk from the cottage. There are many outdoor seats for drinks, and indoors offers good pub dining - reserve a table in advance! You can watch the famous sunsets from here which can’t be beat!
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The Glengower
3 Victoria TerraceThis is the best seafront pub in Aberystwyth, around 25mins walk from the cottage. There are many outdoor seats for drinks, and indoors offers good pub dining - reserve a table in advance! You can watch the famous sunsets from here which can’t be beat!
The best wine bar / cocktail & tapas bar in Aberystwyth, plus amazing breakfast! You must book a table, unless just turning up for breakfast. Outdoor patio seating by table fires, superb wine list, fab mini artisan tapas plates and cocktails. Just delicious.
Cwtsh
2 Pier StThe best wine bar / cocktail & tapas bar in Aberystwyth, plus amazing breakfast! You must book a table, unless just turning up for breakfast. Outdoor patio seating by table fires, superb wine list, fab mini artisan tapas plates and cocktails. Just delicious.
Aberystwyth’s fine dining experience. If you’re lucky enough to get a table- you should certainly try to, it’s a fab culinary tasting experience and wine pairing.
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SY23 Restaurant
2 Pier StreetAberystwyth’s fine dining experience. If you’re lucky enough to get a table- you should certainly try to, it’s a fab culinary tasting experience and wine pairing.
Fantastic & authentic Spanish delicatessen with huge wine shop! Beautiful cheeses, meats, snacks, etc and pre-made lunch items. This is my favourite place to buy food & drinks for a picnic.
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Ultracomida
31 Pier StFantastic & authentic Spanish delicatessen with huge wine shop! Beautiful cheeses, meats, snacks, etc and pre-made lunch items. This is my favourite place to buy food & drinks for a picnic.
A stunning drive out and the best place to refuel! Or if taking the steam train, it stops right here, too! Breathtaking views and a great place to enjoy drinks and bar food for lunch or dinner.
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Hafod
Devil's BridgeA stunning drive out and the best place to refuel! Or if taking the steam train, it stops right here, too! Breathtaking views and a great place to enjoy drinks and bar food for lunch or dinner.
BEST fish and chips in Aberystwyth! I’ve tried them all and this wins for us. It’s right on the seafront so even if there’s a queue, it’s well worth it.
The Chip Box 4
3 Marine TerraceBEST fish and chips in Aberystwyth! I’ve tried them all and this wins for us. It’s right on the seafront so even if there’s a queue, it’s well worth it.
For the BEST & freshest seafood too cook at the cottage, this is a fabulous fishmonger with a huge choice and friendly service! Many locally caught items and exotic, too. The frozen selection is also just as delicious as their fresh counter!
Jonah's Fish Mongers / Marchnad Pysgod Jonah's
10A Cambrian PlFor the BEST & freshest seafood too cook at the cottage, this is a fabulous fishmonger with a huge choice and friendly service! Many locally caught items and exotic, too. The frozen selection is also just as delicious as their fresh counter!
A small, independent Jamaican eatery with delicious curried goat, and vegan curries too! Casual and yummy.
Mama Fay's Caribbean Restaurant , Cafe & Bar
2a Portland RoadA small, independent Jamaican eatery with delicious curried goat, and vegan curries too! Casual and yummy.
Drinks
If you enjoy craft beer, this is a very cool independent hangout. You can enjoy a beer inside their cosy bar or patio, as well as beer to go from their shop.
Bottle and Barrel
14 Cambrian PlIf you enjoy craft beer, this is a very cool independent hangout. You can enjoy a beer inside their cosy bar or patio, as well as beer to go from their shop.
Sightseeing
An iconic and nostalgic way to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ceredigion. The steam train station is just around 15mins walk from the cottage, and goes all the way to Devil’s Bridge Waterfall where the Hafod Hotel is and perfect for lunch or drinks.
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Vale de Rheidol
Park AvenueAn iconic and nostalgic way to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ceredigion. The steam train station is just around 15mins walk from the cottage, and goes all the way to Devil’s Bridge Waterfall where the Hafod Hotel is and perfect for lunch or drinks.
Pontarfynach
Incredibly beautiful walking spot with high waterfall.
The Ceredigion coastal path walk is one not to miss! Around 25mins from the cottage you’ll see Constitution Hill on the seafront which is where the walk starts and goes all the way to Borth, where you can get a train back to Aberystwyth (one stop) so you save your legs! There are several cute pubs in Borth to stop at, as well as cafes and fish n chips on the sandy beach to refuel!
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Ceredigion Coast Path
The Ceredigion coastal path walk is one not to miss! Around 25mins from the cottage you’ll see Constitution Hill on the seafront which is where the walk starts and goes all the way to Borth, where you can get a train back to Aberystwyth (one stop) so you save your legs! There are several cute pubs in Borth to stop at, as well as cafes and fish n chips on the sandy beach to refuel!
Beautiful spot in Aberystwyth that’s about 25mins walk from the cottage. You can climb the hill in about 5mins or take the Cliff Railway. Beautiful views at the top! If you’re energetic - carry on the coastal path all the way to Borth!
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Constitution Hill
Beautiful spot in Aberystwyth that’s about 25mins walk from the cottage. You can climb the hill in about 5mins or take the Cliff Railway. Beautiful views at the top! If you’re energetic - carry on the coastal path all the way to Borth!
Ynyslas beach & sand dunes are walking distance from Borth (1 stop on train from Aberystwyth), and are truly stunning! The golden sands will make you feel exotic when basking in the warmth, and are a nature lover’s paradise. The estuary overlooks Aberdovey opposite. This is a fabulous quiet spot away from chaos of busy places. Borth beach also is famous for it’s 5000yr old remains of tree stumps in the sand which can be seen at low tide, as it was previously a woodland once upon a time!
Ynyslas Sand Dunes
Ynyslas beach & sand dunes are walking distance from Borth (1 stop on train from Aberystwyth), and are truly stunning! The golden sands will make you feel exotic when basking in the warmth, and are a nature lover’s paradise. The estuary overlooks Aberdovey opposite. This is a fabulous quiet spot away from chaos of busy places. Borth beach also is famous for it’s 5000yr old remains of tree stumps in the sand which can be seen at low tide, as it was previously a woodland once upon a time!
One of the most beautiful places in the world- I think! If you’re wanting to explore around, Barmouth is about 50mins drive, or you can get a train from Aberystwyth. The views of mountains meeting the sea with golden sands is breathtaking! There are many cafes, bars and pubs here to enjoy a day out. I love the nostalgia feel of the place- it’s like stepping back a few decades and everyone is so happy and enjoying the holiday atmosphere- you’ll have to visit to see what I mean!
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Barmouth
One of the most beautiful places in the world- I think! If you’re wanting to explore around, Barmouth is about 50mins drive, or you can get a train from Aberystwyth. The views of mountains meeting the sea with golden sands is breathtaking! There are many cafes, bars and pubs here to enjoy a day out. I love the nostalgia feel of the place- it’s like stepping back a few decades and everyone is so happy and enjoying the holiday atmosphere- you’ll have to visit to see what I mean!
If you’re exploring further afield, the drive here is simply stunning, and when you arrive! You can park up and cycle or walk all the way to Barmouth on a cycle path safely- BREATHTAKING scenery! The pub has a lovely view and great to enjoy drinks /coffee /lunch in your day out. It’s around 50mins drive from the cottage and spellbinding scenery all the way!
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George III Hotel
If you’re exploring further afield, the drive here is simply stunning, and when you arrive! You can park up and cycle or walk all the way to Barmouth on a cycle path safely- BREATHTAKING scenery! The pub has a lovely view and great to enjoy drinks /coffee /lunch in your day out. It’s around 50mins drive from the cottage and spellbinding scenery all the way!
Beautiful scenery and trails, about 15mins drive from the cottage.
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Centro de visitantes da floresta de Bwlch Nant yr Arian
Beautiful scenery and trails, about 15mins drive from the cottage.