Woodland Lodge, Cenarth, Wales. Holiday Let

01/05/2025

25/04/2025

Newcastle Emlyn Castle

The ruins hark back to a time when Norman lords and Welsh Princes vied for supremacy in this corner of Wales. The ruins are on a picturesque, grassy site overlooking a loop on the Teifi river. Sir Rhys ap Thomas, friend of Tudor King Henry VII, once occupied the castle.

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19/04/2025

Twenty minutes away. Lovely market town and its own castle

Cardigan castle - the first Welsh stone castle

In 1165, Rhys captured and demolished the Norman castle at Cardigan, and soon captured nearby Cilgerran castle too. Rhys set about building a stone castle at Cardigan, using the latest military techniques. To celebrate its completion, the Lord Rhys held a festival in 1176 – the first Eisteddfod – proclaimed throughout Wales, England, Scotland, Ireland and possibly France.

The Lord Rhys was a generous patron of the Cistercian Abbey at Strata Florida in Ceredigion's Cambrian Mountains. He also founded Talley Abbey to the east of the mountains. He was a generous benefactor of both, and endowed Strata Florida with large tracts of land, encouraged the monks in their devotion and recording of Welsh history and literature. Strata Florida became an important centre of learning as the monks copied the earliest of Welsh legends, traditions and poetry.

Cardigan castle fell into Norman hands again when it was captured by William Marshall, Earl of Pembroke. It was then recaptured by the Welsh, and again by the Normans. With the conquest of Wales by the ruthless Edward I, Cardigan came under the control of the English crown.

Cardigan Castle was heavily damaged in the English Civil War, and only saw development in the 19th century when Castle House was built. It eventually fell into disrepair, yet held its military purpose, as testified by the Word War II pillbox in the grounds. Finally restored, and opened to the public in 2015, the castle is again alive with activity, with concerts, weddings and celebrations.

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15/09/2024

This fantastic quarry and pub are a 20 minutes drive from the lodge. One of our regular dips and spot of lunch afterwards 👇

You'll have to travel far and wide to try and find a more perfect spot for a quiet day if you love walking, swimming, stunning views and a marvellous pub.....and even then you'll probably fail

18/08/2024

For all those wild swimmers, this fabulous spot Ffynone Falls is a five minute drive from the lodge

18/08/2024

Just in case anyone wondered, guest feedback books in holiday lets are read by the owners and enjoyed. Here is one of our latest 👇

03/08/2024

30/07/2024

***FREE***
On Saturday 3rd August from 10:30am The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales are delighted to host Joe & Emma from the West Wales Rivers Trust for family fun activities.
Come along for a close up encounter with mini-beasts from the river, arts & crafts and fascinating facts about our rivers.

17/07/2024

We agree with all the reviews, beautiful location with great food

Some excellent reviews from our lovely customers!! We are so very grateful!