1 bedroom Cottage near Aberaeron, Mid Wales, Wales

Set beside the Aberaeron River, this contemporary and bright apartment is ideal for a couple seeking a tranquil Welsh escape with easy access to nearby eateries, countryside strolls and beach days. Unwind with a bottle of bubbly on the balcony or dine alfresco in the garden after a day exploring the Georgian town of Aberaeron on foot or two wheels.

Settle in for a romantic evening in the bright and colourful open-plan lounge/diner with bold printed wallpaper, Scandi-style furnishings and glass doors that open onto the garden. Enjoy a candle-lit dinner cooked in the sizable ‘U’-shaped kitchen with wooden surface tops and a hint of blue in the decor. The double bedroom is filled with wooden furnishings and dotted with coastal-themed touches. Completing the interior is a shower room. As well as the balcony overlooking the river, there is also a pretty cottage courtyard with furniture and a BBQ surrounded by a stone wall and shrubs.

Explore the West Wales coast and countryside while based in the colourful town of Aberaeron, where you can stop by the independent shops, craft centre, quaint cafes and traditional pubs (within 0.5 miles). Wander around the harbour (less than 0.5 miles) or the local beach (0.5 miles) and take to the water by kayak if you’re feeling adventurous. Spot the dolphins on a boat trip from the sandy shores of New Quay (7.5 miles) and take a picnic to the beach. Visit the nearby 18th-century National Trust Llanerchaeron (2.5 miles) or take a steam train ride on the Vale of Rheidol Railway (16 miles).