St Dogmaels Holiday Cottages

St Dogmaels Holiday Cottages & Self Catering Accommodation

Y Sgubor - Foxhill

Sleeps 2 . Barn . Log Burner . WiFi . Dog Friendly

Y Sgubor
Panteg

Sleeps 8 (+2) . Large . Tree House & Swings . WiFi . Dog Friendly

Panteg
Y Llusernau

Sleeps 6/7 . Ensuite . River View . WiFi . Smart TV . Private Garden

Y Llusernau
Chalon Cabin

Sleeps 2 . Riverside Cabin . Dog Friendly . WiFi . River Access

Chalon Cabin
Y Caban - Foxhill

Sleeps 2 . Eco Cabin . Dog Friendly . Private Garden . WiFi

Y Caban
Ty Llwyd - Poppit

Sleeps 4 . Apartment . Central Location . WiFi . Smart TV

Ty Llwyd - Poppit
Y Stabl - Foxhill

Sleeps 2 . Stable . WiFi . Smart TV . Dog Friendly . Log Burner

Y Stabl
Ty Llwyd - Ceibwr

Sleeps 4 . Apartment . Central . WiFi . Smart TV

Ty Llwyd - Ceibwr
Berllan Deg

Sleeps 6 . Hot Tub . Bungalow . Pet Free . WiFi . Smart TV

Berllan Deg
Rose Cottage

Sleeps 6 . Log Burner . Smart TV . WiFi . Dog Friendly

Rose Cottage

St Dogmaels Holiday Cottage Breaks

St Dogmaels holiday cottages - The Pembrokeshire Holiday Co

St Dogmaels is a small quaint village located on the banks of the River Teifi Estuary at the northern most tip of Pembrokeshire. A mile downstream from the popular market town of Cardigan. Enjoy a stay in one of our St Dogmaels holiday cottages - from 2 bed apartments, riverside lodges, modern barn conversions, hidden cabins and cosy cottages to large holiday homes for groups and large family holidays, all conveniently located to explore this beautiful area.

St Dogmaels Holiday Highlights

Close to the historic market town of Cardigan.
A mile from the Blue Flag beach Poppit Sands and the beginning of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.
Award winning farmers market.
Historic Abbey ruins and visitor centre.
Excellent community run pub The White Hart, and wonderful riverside pub The Ferry Inn.
Working water mill that supplies excellent stoneground flour.
Lots to do with the family, and we offer plenty of dog friendly holiday cottages in St Dogmaels too - so the whole family can come!

History

St Dogmaels has been a settlement since Norman times. In the 12th Century Robert Fitz-Martin and his wife Maud Peverel founded the Priory for just 12 monks, which was soon after raised in status to an abbey. St Dogmaels is best known for the abbey, but it was also a very important fishing village in the 18th and 19th Century where herring was fished on the River Teifi.

Location

Northern most Pembrokeshire, West Wales.
Located in the picturesque Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
1 miles south of Cardigan.
12 miles north of Newport Pembs.
Start of The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.

The River Teifi at St Dogmaels

Lobster Pots on St Dogmaels Pontoon

Things To Do in St Dogmaels

Poppit Sands Beach
A wonderful sandy Blue Flag beach flanked by sand dunes. At high tide there is still plenty of beach to explore, but at low tide the expanse of sand almost reaches to Gwbert on the other side of the bay. Don’t be temped to try and cross though, the currents are too strong. The tide changes fast and it’s easy to become cut off. The beach has Blue Flag status, and has life guard provisions in the summer months.

Poppit is a dog friendly beach but restrictions apply to the western end of the beach between 1st May and 30th September. Check out the map at the beach entrance to help with which section of the beach it applies to.

Poppit beach is popular for surfing, swimming, paddleboarding, & kayaking. It hosts an RNLI lifeboat station and has a small RNLI shop on site.

The beach car park is large and has an overflow car park available during busy periods. There is disabled access to the beach from the car park. Public toilets and an outside tap for dog water or cleaning off sand is also available.

The delicious beach side offering from the famous Crwst bakery can be found at the beach, offering all kinds of delicious baked goods and ice creams.

Poppit Sands Beach Guide

St Dogmaels Abbey
The 12th century ruined abbey is nestled next to the Teifi River. Free entry to the ruined Abbey is available all year.

St Dogmaels Coach House
Visitor Centre & Café adjacent to St Dogmaels Abbey ruins. Includes a wonderful café, museum and shop. The museum boasts some of the earliest Christian stones made from bluestone (the same stones found at Stone Henge) and a collection of medieval carved stones that once graced the Abbey itself. There is a child friendly virtual reconstruction with visual and audio tours of the Abbey.

Y Felin Watermill
Next to St Dogmaels Abbey and Coach House is a family run watermill that still grinds grain to create locally produced flour. There is a visitor centre & shop.

St Dogmaels Farmers Market
An award winning farmers market in the grounds of St Dogmaels Abbey, the market runs weekly on a Tuesday all year round between 9.00am – 1.00pm

Cardigan Bay Active
Run outdoor activity courses in Cardigan Bay and on the River Teifi which runs through Cardigan & St Dogmaels. Kayaking, paddle boarding, coasteering, canoeing, rafting & more.

Crabbing
The pontoon just by the slipway on the road to Poppit offers excellent crabbing. Keep an eye out for low and high tides as these are the best times to crab St Dogmaels Slipway Tide Times.

St Dogmaels River View & Pontoon - The start of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and walking distance from all our St Dogmaels holiday cottages

Walks
The start of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path is just one mile from St Dogmaels. Shorter walks are available in and around the village and along the banks of the estuary.

A wonderful circular walk through the countryside starting at St Dogmaels Abbey highlights both the beauty of this part of Pembrokeshire and the varied historical and religious sites along the way. More info Wales Coast Path Website

Golf
The closest golf course is Cardigan Golf Club - just a couple of miles away in Gwbert. And 12 miles south is Newport Sands Golf Club. Both are beautiful Links courses that are playable all year round. Parts of Cardigan Golf Course over look the estuary, with views back up to St Dogmaels.

Playground
A fabulous modern children’s play park can be found by the Teifi Netpool and St Dogmaels Football fields. It’s suitable for all ages with areas for toddlers and small children to enjoy, as well as large swings, climbing frames and swings for older kids. It also features a fixed football goal and basket ball hoop for ball games. Plenty of seating and picnic benches are available on the green, all enjoying stunning views over the river.

Village Events
Shakespeare at St Dogmaels Abbey - An open air Shakespeare performance in the grounds of the Abbey ruins, runs annually in the last week of August.

St Dogmaels Estuary Walk

St Dogmaels Playground

Tourist Attractions

St Dogmaels Abbey
Ruined abbey grounds open to the public all year round.
www.stdogmaelsabbey.org.uk

Y Felin Watermill
Fabulous example of a working watermill that produces flour that is available to buy here.

The Welsh Wildlife Centre
Wonderful walks, and cycle paths around the centre and linking Cardigan town to the village of Cilgerran. The beautiful wood and glass visitor centre offers activities, a shop, café with inside and outside seating, and a unique children’s play area.
https://www.welshwildlife.org/Pembrokeshire-welsh-wildlife-centre/

Cardigan Castle
2th Century landmark overlooking the river Teifi. Includes restaurant 1117 and a deli. Seasonal events celebrated throughout the year - from theatre performances & comedians to big name music artists like KT Tunstall & Charlotte Church.
www.cardigancastle.com

Cilgerran Castle
12th Century Medieval fortress with towers. Cadw, English Heritage, Historic Scotland, Manx Heritage and National Trust members enjoy free or reduced entry fees.
https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/cilgerran-castle

Restaurants & Cafés in St Dogmaels

The Teifi Waterside Hotel
A restaurant and hotel on the banks of the estuary. Delicious food and arguably some of the best views across the estuary and beach. Inside and loads of outside seating with an outdoor bar, heaters in the evening and a children’s play area.
www.teifiwatersidehotel.co.uk

01239 612085

The Ferry Inn
A cosy traditional pub set above the River Teifi. Beautiful views across the river and delicious seafood a speciality.
www.theferryinn.co.uk

01239 615172

The White Hart Community Inn
A traditional pub saved from closure by the community.
www.whci.cymru

01239 615955

The Coach House Café
Delicious food, with a lovely atmosphere set at the foot of the Abbey ruins.
www.stdogmaelsabbey.org.uk/cafe

01239 615389

Shops in St Dogmaels

Premier
Mini supermarket & off license. Large selection of local and wholefoods.

Oriel Llandudoch (St Dogmaels Gallery)
Beautiful art gallery from local artists, sculptors and makers.

Y Felin
Working water mill and shop.
www.y-felin.co.uk

07825 250562

Peter Bodenham Pottery
Working water mill and shop.
www.peterbodenham.co.uk

07785 185549

Cardigan Bay Fish
The freshest seafood straight from the bay. Mandy & Len have fished in Cardigan Bay for years. Mandy is famous for her seafood platters and make and home suppers.
www.cardiganbayfish.co.uk

01239 621043

Restaurants, Cafés & Shops Nearby
Please visit our town pages for more amenities nearby:

Cardigan Holiday Guide
Newport Pembrokeshire Holiday Guide

Nearest Services

Petrol Stations & EV Charge Points

Tesco Service Station - 2 miles

BV Rees Petrol Station - 0.2 miles

EV Charge Point – Tesco Car Park - 2 miles

EV Charge Point - St Dogmaels Car Park, GeniePoint Type 2 charging point – 0 miles www.geniepoint.co.uk

Supermarkets

Tesco Store, Cardigan – 2 miles

Aldi, Cardigan – 2 miles

Transport

Buses

Richards Brothers
Richard Bro’s service buses - usually run hourly between Haverfordwest and Cardigan.
www.richardsbros.co.uk

01239 613756

The Poppit Rocket
Coastal bus service which stops at St Dogmaels and at all points on the coastal path between Fishguard and Poppit Sands. It connects at Newport and Cardigan for further bus travel. Winter & Summer timetables

Poppit Rocket Winter & Summer Timetables

Taxis

Home James Taxi’s - 01239 841258

Cardi Cabs - 01239 621399

Robins Taxis - 01239 612190

Train

Fishguard train station – 22.3 miles

Carmarthen train station – 29 miles

Ferry

Fishguard Stenna Line – 22.3 miles

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