Old Sea Captain’s House

A large historic beachfront house for groups in Aberporth

This impressive historic house in Aberporth was once the home of a local sea captain, and today it makes a memorable beachfront base for a big family or group on the Ceredigion coast. Recently restored to a high standard and full of character, it sleeps eleven, welcomes dogs, and sits just a few minutes’ walk from the sand — with the sea and the wide skies of Cardigan Bay right on the doorstep.

Space and character for a group

Four bedrooms sleep up to eleven, with spacious, characterful living areas that suit a large family gathering or a group of friends holidaying together. The house has been carefully refurbished, so you get the charm and proportions of an old captain’s residence alongside comfortable, modern living. There is a garden to enjoy, and dogs are welcome too, so the whole family can come along.

Right by the beach

The location is the real draw. The house is beachfront, just a four-minute walk from Aberporth Beach, with free parking on site — so you can be on the sand in minutes and come and go with ease. Aberporth has two sheltered sandy beaches and is one of the best spots in Cardigan Bay for watching the resident bottlenose dolphins, which makes it a wonderful base for a relaxed seaside holiday.

Who it suits

The Old Sea Captain’s House is ideal for larger families and groups who want to be right by the beach with space to spread out, and for dog owners after a coastal base their pet can share. Beach-lovers, walkers on the Ceredigion Coast Path and anyone hoping to spot dolphins are all well served. With room for eleven under one historic roof and the sea a few steps away, it suits a get-together where the beach is the heart of the holiday.

At a glance

• Large historic house, once a sea captain’s home, recently restored
• Sleeps up to 11 across 4 bedrooms
• Beachfront — about a four-minute walk to Aberporth Beach
• Garden and free parking; dog-friendly
• In Aberporth on the Cardigan Bay coast

Aberporth and the Ceredigion coast

Aberporth is a friendly village with two sheltered sandy beaches and a reputation as one of the finest places in Cardigan Bay for watching bottlenose dolphins, with the Ceredigion Coast Path running through. Within an easy drive you have the lovely beaches at Tresaith, Penbryn and Mwnt, the historic town of Cardigan with its castle, and the start of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path at St Dogmaels. For more ideas, browse places to stay across Ceredigion.

Things to do nearby

Cardigan Bay is one of the best places in the UK to see wildlife, and from Aberporth you are perfectly placed: take a boat trip from nearby New Quay in search of the bay’s resident bottlenose dolphins, seals and porpoises, or watch from the cliffs on the Ceredigion Coast Path that runs right through the village. The string of beaches close by — Tresaith with its waterfall, the National Trust sands at Penbryn, and the dolphin hotspot of Mwnt — makes for easy beach days, while the historic town of Cardigan, its restored castle and the Welsh Wildlife Centre on the Teifi Marshes are all a short drive. It is a wonderful base for families who love the sea and the outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many does it sleep? Up to eleven guests across four bedrooms.

How far is the beach? It is beachfront — about a four-minute walk to Aberporth Beach.

Are dogs welcome? Yes, the house is dog-friendly.

What’s nearby? Aberporth’s beaches, dolphin-watching, and the beaches at Tresaith, Penbryn and Mwnt.

Plan your Ceredigion break

For a spacious, characterful beachfront house where a big group can stay together steps from the sand, this is a wonderful Cardigan Bay choice. Check current availability and dates using the booking options on this page.