Rhydgaled Farmhouse B&B

A welcoming farm bed and breakfast in the quiet West Wales countryside

Tucked away on a small working smallholding near the hamlet of Bethania, between Llanon and Aberaeron, this is a genuinely peaceful farm-stay bed and breakfast in the heart of the Ceredigion countryside. Reached by a half-mile farm track, it is a self-contained wing of the owners’ home with its own private entrance — so you get the homely warmth of a farmhouse B&B alongside the privacy of your own space. Dog-friendly and family-friendly, it sleeps up to six and makes a restful base for the Cardigan Bay coast and the Cambrian hills.

Your own self-contained wing

The accommodation is arranged as a self-contained wing with its own entrance, and includes a comfortable living and breakfast room warmed by a wood-burning stove — a lovely spot to settle in on a cooler evening. Two bedrooms sleep up to six, so it works well for a couple, a family or friends travelling together who want somewhere quiet and homely rather than a busy hotel.

A proper farmhouse breakfast

Breakfast is part of the pleasure here, with home-made touches such as freshly baked bread, cherry jam, marmalade and shortbread, and farmhouse produce on the table. It is the kind of unhurried, home-cooked start to the day that a small family-run B&B does so well, and a warm log fire welcome adds to the sense of being properly looked after.

Farm setting and wildlife

The B&B sits on a 26-acre smallholding, so there is space, birdsong and wildlife right outside the door — good for birdwatching and quiet country walks. Being set back from the road up its own track means real peace and dark skies at night, while still being only a short drive from the coast. Dogs are welcome too, so the whole family can come along.

At a glance

• Self-contained farm bed and breakfast with its own private entrance
• Two bedrooms sleeping up to 6
• Living and breakfast room with a wood-burning stove
• Home-made farmhouse breakfast
• Set on a peaceful 26-acre smallholding
• Dog-friendly and family-friendly
• Near Bethania, between Llanon and Aberaeron

Aberaeron and the Ceredigion coast

Bethania is a quiet hamlet near Llanon, just a short drive from the Cardigan Bay coast and the colourful Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron, famous for its painted houses and honey ice cream. From here you can follow the Ceredigion Coast Path, watch for bottlenose dolphins from the harbour town of New Quay, or head north to the lively university town of Aberystwyth. Inland, the green Aeron Valley and the Cambrian Mountains are easy to reach. For more ideas, browse places to stay across Ceredigion.

Who it suits

This is a place for people who genuinely want peace and countryside. Walkers and birdwatchers will love having open farmland and wildlife on the doorstep, families appreciate the space and the warm, homely welcome, and dog owners are glad of somewhere their pet is properly welcome. Because the accommodation is a self-contained wing with its own entrance, you have the privacy of your own space combined with the comforts and home cooking of a small family-run B&B. The half-mile farm track keeps things wonderfully quiet, with dark night skies and birdsong rather than traffic, yet the coast and the towns of Aberaeron and Aberystwyth are only a short drive away when you want a day out. It is an ideal base for a restful country break with easy access to the Cardigan Bay coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many does it sleep? Up to six guests across two bedrooms.

Is breakfast included? Yes — a home-made farmhouse breakfast, with freshly baked bread and home-made preserves.

Are dogs welcome? Yes — the B&B is dog-friendly.

Where is it? At Bethania, between Llanon and Aberaeron in Ceredigion, reached by a farm track.

Plan your Ceredigion stay

For a quiet, welcoming farm bed and breakfast within easy reach of Aberaeron, New Quay and the Cardigan Bay coast, this is a lovely choice for couples and families alike. Check current availability and dates using the booking options on this page.