Woodpecker Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat with 2 acres of Private Meadows
Nestled into the rolling hillside with panoramic views over patchwork fields and the Teifi Valley below. Woodpecker Cottage is a romantic cosy retreat designed for couples to spend time in nature. The 2 acres of private meadows and on-site bird hide are perfect for peaceful relaxation.
The barn-conversion cottage is full of character with beams & wood burning stove but with modern touches like free high speed wi-fi, luxury bedlinen, stylish furnishings and EV charger. Surrounded by green meadows, there are country walks right from your door which make the most of the gorgeous views.
Living Room The open plan living area has a comfy sofa as well as table and chairs for dining. For entertainment there is a Smart TV with Freeview and access to Apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube and BBC iPlayer (using your own subscription) as well as a DVD player. There is a selection of board games in the cupboard and we have free high-speed WiFi.
Kitchen The kitchen area is fully equipped for self-catering with electric oven, ceramic hob, full size fridge & freezer and a dishwasher as well as the essential kettle, toaster & microwave. Tea, coffee & sugar are provided along with a welcome basket of staples and treats to get you started. Other items we include for you to use during your stay so you can travel light are: washing up liquid & dish cloths, anti-bacterial spray, dishwasher tablets, hand wash, kitchen roll, foil, cling film, salt, pepper, mixed herbs, oil, and vinegar.
Bathroom The luxury bathroom has a big double-ended bath plus a separate modern walk-in shower. Bath and hand towels are provided as well as toilet paper, body wash & bubble bath. The underfloor heating keeps you toasty and there is also a heated towel rail. There is a shaver socket near the sink.
Bedroom The double bed has 100% cotton bedding and the duvet and pillows are all hypo-allergenic with no feathers. The bedside lamps have built in USB chargers. There is a hairdryer in one of the drawers.
Staying Cosy The cottage has blissful underfloor heating throughout as well as a wood burning stove for cosy nights in. The fire will be set ready for you and a large basket of logs and kindling is provided.
Outside Spaces You have a private patio for outside dining and watching the sunset. Just a minute away up the grassy path behind the cottage are Picnic Meadow and Garden Meadow (both shared with Red Kite Cottage). They are beautiful spaces for relaxing and watching the birds and wildlife and each has a picnic table. There is also a bench in Valley View Meadow in front of the cottages. This is a great place to take in the views over the valley and our friendly sheep and chickens may come to the fence to say hello.
Misty Heights Bird Hide Also on site, just a minutes' walk from the cottage is our luxury birdwatching cabin - Misty Heights. We built it from scratch to be a peaceful, cosy space for watching and photographing the woodland birds that live around the cottages. It features underfloor heating, high speed WiFi, electric sockets & charging points, comfortable chairs and tea & coffee facilities. We get woodpeckers, nuthatches, goldfinches, chaffinches, coal tits, bullfinches, long-tailed tits and treecreepers as well as the more common garden birds. It is available for guests to hire for exclusive private use for a few hours or for a whole day. If you are into bird photography, Leigh can also give you tips to help you get the best pictures and he also offers workshops.
Parking You have your own dedicated parking space at the front of Coedmor Cottages. We also have an EV charger available to use (charged at normal domestic rates).
Other things to note There is so much to do within easy reach of the cottage. Here are a few ideas: Natural Wonders: Lakes at Elan Valley and Llyn Brianne and the Cambrian Mountains and Brecon Beacons are perfect for walking.
Cardigan Bay: World class beaches like Penbryn, Llangrannog & Mwnt that are much quieter than other parts of the UK as well as quaint harbour towns like Aberaeron and New Quay with Dolphin Watching trips to see the UK's largest pod.
Gardens: Cae Hir, Aberglasney, and The National Botanic Garden of Wales are all within easy reach.
National Trust: Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Dinefwr Park & Castle, Hafod Estate, Cilgerran Castle, Llanerchaeron & Abergwesyn Common - all within an hour of the cottage.
Cycling: Many wonderful road routes through Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion as well as special mountain bike trails through the forest at Brechfa & Abergorlech.
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About the area
Lampeter
Located in Lampeter, this cottage is in a rural area. National Trust - Dolaucothi Gold Mines and Llanerchaeron are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cors Caron National Nature Reserve and Cors Caron. Cae Hir Gardens and Hamdden Llambed Leisure are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
University of Wales, Trinity Saint David - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
Hamdden Llambed Leisure - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
Cae Hir Gardens - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
Long Wood Community Woodland - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
National Trust - Dolaucothi Gold Mines - 15 min drive - 18.6 km
Getting around
Llangadog Station - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Shapla Tandoori - 7 min drive
Town Hall Cafe - 6 min drive
Oscars - 7 min drive
Lloyds Fish & Chips - 7 min drive
Ivy Bush - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Woodpecker Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat with 2 acres of Private Meadows pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Woodpecker Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat with 2 acres of Private Meadows?
As of 26 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Woodpecker Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat with 2 acres of Private Meadows on 21 September 2026 start from NZ$254, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Woodpecker Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat with 2 acres of Private Meadows?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Woodpecker Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat with 2 acres of Private Meadows?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Woodpecker Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat with 2 acres of Private Meadows?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Woodpecker Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat with 2 acres of Private Meadows located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, Cae Hir Gardens and Hamdden Llambed Leisure. Long Wood Community Woodland and Cilgwyn Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Stayed for 3 nights very relaxing. Lovely and clean. Very quiet location. Great base to get to the coast and inland attractions plus some lovely walks nearby
Rachel w.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Rachel, I am glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you and Kevin back in the not too distant future...
We really enjoyed our stay. Woodpecker Cottage was very cute and cosy. Hosts Zena & Leigh were very attentive and even provided some basic food items which included some non dairy items for me and fresh eggs from their hens. They were very helpful and gave us information on great hiking locations. They also provide lots of documentation at the cottage with suggestions of things to do and sites to visit. The area was very pastoral and provided easy access to many hiking spots (local and up to 1hr away).
Heel net huisje met alles wat nodig is voor een fijn verblijf. Aardige verhuurder. Mooie omgeving met fijne zitplekken. Wel een smalle weg om de accommodatie te bereiken. We hadden niet gelezen dat de andere verhuurlokatie deels boven de "woodpecker" zat. Gelukkig waren dat ook rustig gasten.
A lovely getaway just what we needed in a lovely rural location , the cottage has everything you need and with a beautiful view over the valley,
we where able to watch a pair of red kites soaring overhead it was a delight .
Barry R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2021
Thank you so much for your lovely 5 star review, Barry. I'm so pleased you both enjoyed the cottage, views and watching our local red kites. We hope to see you again soon!
Beautiful view, cozy and comfortable place to stay in
Such a beautiful place to stay in, wonderful view. Nice people. Clean and tidy place. Would 100% coming back 👍🏼
Christelle B.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thank you guys for the lovely review... was a pleasure to meet you both and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon :)
About the host
Hosted by Zena Snowdon-Perkins
We have always loved being in the countryside. For 20 years we lived in a semi-rural village in Berkshire bringing up our son, running a successful photography studio and taking long walks in nature. Whilst we had gorgeous countryside on our doorstep, we craved more. We started exploring different areas of the UK at weekends with a view to eventually moving to a more rural area for a more relaxed and peaceful life. Our search took us further and further west until we crossed the border into Wales…and our hearts soared! Mid Wales was a revelation to us – the hills, the valleys the lakes and rivers…the open spaces. Our Big Dream began to take shape. We then discovered the sweet spot where we could also be with half an hour of the sea and the most picture perfect harbour towns as well as the beautiful unspoilt beaches of Cardigan Bay. So when our son flew the nest we began the adventure to find our rural retreat...we found it at Coedmor Cottages.
Why they chose this property
Driving up the track to Coedmor Cottages for the first time, it really felt like coming home. The view, the peace and quiet and the idyllic cottages…it was very emotional – just like an episode of Escape to the Country!
We are so passionate about this unspoilt and relatively unknown part of Wales that gets a fraction of the visitor numbers of Pembrokeshire and Snowdonia. We want to share our secluded corner of it with our cottage guests and help them to replenish their soul by spending time in nature.
Building our own luxury bird hide has been so rewarding - we now get to see the multitude of birds around the cottages up close and in comfort! Guests can also hire the hide for a few hours or a full day and really get back to nature.
If its a more action packed holiday you are after then there are plenty of beautiful walks, cycle rides, lots of historical sites to explore as well as stunning beaches.
What makes this property unique
The view is the first thing that you will notice as you approach Coedmor Cottages. Set into the hillside looking over the valley with the Teifi River and a patchwork of fields and forests it is a wonder of nature.
If you want to spend time in nature, you will love our 2 acres of private meadows. Picnic Meadow gets the sun all day and has far views of the Preseli Hills on a clear day (the place where the stones of Stonehenge are thought to have come from).
Garden Meadow gives you a great view over the valley below and we have planted a variety of trees to help wildlife and make the space more beautiful. The picnic bench is a wonderful spot for a sunset drink.
And don't forget our luxury heated birdwatching hide for being in nature whatever the weather!
Behind both meadows is open countryside where wildlife often pays a visit (as well as the resident sheep and sometimes cows with their calves in the Summer). We always see red kites and buzzards overhead and goldfinches, chaffinches and nuthatches are often around. Sometimes we see foxes, hares squirrels and rabbits in the surrounding fields. And listen for the Cronk Cronk of our neighbourhood Ravens - their aerobatics are amazing as they swoop down the valley.
When the cattle aren't in the fields behind our meadows, you can walk to the very top of the hill where the views are even more stunning. Or if you want to venture out, we are magically placed so that whichever direction you travel there is somewhere amazing to visit. Head west to the glorious Cardigan Bay beaches and quaint seaside towns. Head north to spectacular lakes & dams at Llyn Brianne and Elan Valley. To the east are the wonderful Brecon Beacons and south are the forests of Brechfa & Abergorlech - renowned for Mountain Biking trails as well as walking.
Our "Secret" corner of Wales has so much to offer, but without the crowds of the more famous areas. Come and Discover Wales at Woodpecker Cottage at Coedmor Cottages.
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