Plas Y Dderwen B&B Accommodation

A five-star country guest house in the hills above Aberystwyth

Plas y Dderwen is a five-star bed and breakfast set in the peaceful Ceredigion countryside at Lovesgrove, a couple of miles outside Aberystwyth. It combines comfortable, well-appointed rooms with leafy gardens, lovely rural views and a genuinely warm, attentive welcome — the sort of place that has earned a name locally for excellent value and quality. With several bedrooms, it works equally well for couples after a quiet retreat and for families or larger groups wanting space together within easy reach of the coast.

The rooms

Accommodation is finished to a high, five-star standard, with options including a spacious Suite and a Superior Double, all with quality beds dressed in crisp linens. Rooms come with their own private bathrooms (some with stand-alone baths), tea- and coffee-making facilities and TVs, and the house has the comfortable, looked-after feel of somewhere that takes pride in the details. With a number of bedrooms across the house, it can accommodate sizeable groups, which makes it a useful base for families, friends or special occasions as well as for couples.

Breakfast and the setting

Breakfast is hearty and generous — a proper full English to set you up for the day — and is included for guests in the Suite and Superior Double. The leafy gardens and quiet countryside setting are a real draw, offering peace and scenic views yet only a few minutes from town. Free WiFi and free on-site parking complete the picture, making it an easy and relaxing place to come back to after a day exploring.

Aberystwyth and Ceredigion

The location offers the best of both worlds: rural calm with the lively university and seaside town of Aberystwyth just a five-minute drive away. Aberystwyth has a grand Victorian promenade, a ruined castle, the cliff-top Electric Cliff Railway and the terminus of the narrow-gauge Vale of Rheidol Railway up to the waterfalls at Devil’s Bridge. The sandy beaches of Cardigan Bay are also about five minutes away, and the mountains of Snowdonia (Eryri) around half an hour to the north. Closer by, the red-kite feeding station and mountain-bike trails at Bwlch Nant yr Arian, the Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron and the spectacular Devil’s Bridge falls all make memorable days out, while the quiet Cambrian coast beaches and the rolling Cambrian Mountains are right on the doorstep for walkers and cyclists. For more ideas on the area and other places to stay, see our Aberystwyth accommodation guide.

At a glance

• Five-star country B&B at Lovesgrove, near Aberystwyth
• Suite and Superior Double rooms, finished to a high standard
• Private bathrooms (some with stand-alone baths), TVs and tea/coffee
• Several bedrooms — suits couples and larger groups
• Hearty full English breakfast; leafy gardens
• Free WiFi and free on-site parking
• Five minutes from Aberystwyth and the Cardigan Bay beaches

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is it? At Lovesgrove, in the countryside about two miles outside Aberystwyth.

Is parking available? Yes, free on-site parking, with free WiFi throughout.

Is breakfast included? A hearty full English breakfast is served, included for Suite and Superior Double guests.

Can it take larger groups? Yes — with several bedrooms across the house, it suits families and larger groups as well as couples.

What’s nearby? Aberystwyth, the Cardigan Bay beaches, the Vale of Rheidol Railway and Devil’s Bridge.

Book your stay at Plas y Dderwen

For a five-star country guest house with gardens, space and a warm welcome, just minutes from Aberystwyth and the sea, Plas y Dderwen is a lovely choice. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.