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Swallow Barn

Llanilar, near Aberystwyth, Mid Wales
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Charming contemporary, rural barn conversion
  • Located close to the Welsh coast of Aberystwyth
  • Open plan living with a cosy wood burner
Property code: OC-83552

If you’re looking for a peaceful location for a scenic Welsh trip, this holiday home offers the perfect setting. It’s around 2 miles from the quaint village of Llanilar, where you’ll find a village shop, bar and restaurant, and 6 miles from the popular coastal town of Aberystwyth. From your doorstep, you’ll be able to access the surrounding countryside and wonderful woodland walks, where you can keep an eye out for local birdlife as you drink up your serene surroundings. With two bedrooms, this charming property is wonderful for a family trip or two couples holidaying together, and two dogs are also welcome.

As you enter this pretty stone construction, you’ll be struck by how light and airy it feels inside, thanks to white walls, accents in light-coloured wood and a contemporary refurb. The open-plan living area is excellent for relaxing together in the evenings. In the comfortable lounge area, you’ll have ample seating, a Smart TV and a wood burner to keep you toasty on those chilly Welsh nights. Meanwhile, in the well-equipped kitchen, you can cook up yummy dinners to enjoy at the circular dining table. A lovely enclosed garden at the front, featuring a gravel area, a patch of lawn and a patio table for al fresco dining, is a pleasant spot for relaxation in good weather.

Nearby, cyclists and walkers will be keen to join the Ystwyth Trail (1.5 miles), a 21-mile route linking Aberystwyth and Tregaron (11.5 miles) that partly follows the old Great Western Railway line. Aberystwyth has so much to offer visitors, whether you fancy picnicking on its lovely North Beach, a round of golf, a trip up the cliff railway or a slap-up meal in one of many fantastic eateries. The Parc Penglais Nature Reserve is another place for walking, while birdwatchers will make a beeline for the RSPB Nature Reserve at Ynys-hir (17.5 miles).

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 king zip-and-link bedroom (can be made up as two single beds on request)
  • 1 ground floor shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, air fryer, dishwasher and a Quooker boiling water tap
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer facilities available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in open-plan lounge area (available to access your own Netflix and compatible for use with an amazon fire stick)
  • Private off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Gravel garden to the front of the property with seating with an area of lawn
  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Please note the property is accessed via a private track road
  • The property is accessible via an uphill path with several steps (not suitable for persons with mobility issues)
  • A complex of 2 adjoining properties, which can be booked together to sleep 6
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

 

Sally Thomas

This property is personally managed by Sally.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Ann Marie 24th June 2026

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Everything was fantanstic, will definitely be booking again!

Reviewed by Katrin 15th September 2025

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Reviewed by Richard 5th September 2025

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Reviewed by Simon 29th August 2025

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The cottage was lovely although the shower was really slippery under foot quite scary the owners told us two days before we set off that the dog friendly property isn't really that friendly as we got told to keep the dogs off the furniture and beds and the upstairs bedroom's you can not stand up in

Reviewed by Sharon 22nd August 2025

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Fabulous break. Stunning views and a lovely cottage with all mod cons. Would recommend very highly and would also return. Great beaches and walks in the area and some nice places to eat.

Reviewed by Jane 15th August 2025

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We had a lovely stay at Swallow barn and would definitely stay again. The location was perfect if you like the quiet. The owners made us feel very welcome.

Reviewed by Hans Edward 8th August 2025

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We had a wonderful stay at this charming cottagetruly a place we'd love to return to. The owners, who live nearby, were incredibly friendly, helpful, and laid-back, which made everything feel easy and relaxed. The cottage itself was cozy and welcoming, and even our dog felt right at home and had a great time exploring. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Dany 18th April 2025

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Weve just had a lovely 4 night stay over the Easter holiday. We had clear communication beforehand and Jonathon gave us a warm welcome on arrival. The surroundings are lovely and peaceful and the cottage is very comfortable. We appreciated the welcome basket and loved the boiling water tap. We will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Myfanwy 30th August 2024

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Reviewed by Jo 23rd August 2024

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Had a lovely week here. Loved the location.

Reviewed by Daphna 16th August 2024

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We really enjoyed our stay at Swallow Barn. The barn is kitted out with everything you would need on holiday and to a really high standard. I miss that Quooker tap already. Jonathon and Jasmine were impeccable hosts too and indulged our daughter allowing her to feed the goats and sheep. Great location for visiting Aberystwyth and the surrounding arRead moreea - would highly recommend a stay here. Hide

Reviewed by Stefan 2nd August 2024

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Reviewed by Michael 12th July 2024

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Beautiful cottage, location perfect for a peaceful week away. The cottage was very clean, very well equipped & comfortable. Jonathan gave us good advice on dog walks. Aberystwyth not far away, lots of things to do. Tesco delivery driver found us easily. We will certainly make a return visit.

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