Newcastle Emlyn, self-catering holiday cottages, barns, rural retreats and lodges to rent in Carmarthenshire, Wales

Newcastle Emlyn is a pretty riverside town surrounded by lovely countryside in Carmarthenshire, West Wales. It is one of those towns where you can stand on a bridge and have a foot in Carmarthenshire and another in Ceredigion. The river Teifi runs through the town on its way to Cardigan Bay and demarcates the county boundaries.  The town is a good choice for a self-catering break in west Wales, especially for people who do not want to spend every day on the beach.  A cottage, apartment or house in the town make self-catering easy.  There are plenty of shops for essential foods and a leisure centre for a swimming pool and sports facilities.

Advice on Cottage Holidays in Newcastle Emlyn

It is just a short drive down to the coast at Cardigan Bay from Newcastle Emlyn. Poppit Beach is at the mouth of the Teifi Estuary.  Anglers may wish to note that the Teifi is a salmon river, although trout and other species are also present.

Enjoy good walks through ancient beech woods in the Teifi Valley. The Dragon Trails company offer guided walks in the Teifi Valley and other locations in West Wales. This part of Wales has abundant wildlife and wild flowers - it is perfect for nature walks and gentle strolls in the country.

Search our cottage listings to find a pretty rural cottage near Newcastle Emlyn in West Wales and enjoy a peaceful self-catering break with the best of countryside and coast.

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Newcastle Emlyn, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Carmarthenshire.