Sunday Times Top 100 UK Cottages 2010! "Just 150 yards from this simple fisherman’s cottage is a shingle beach. Nobody goes there, because there are sandy ones nearby, so you’ll more or less have it to yourself for sunset walks. There are only three rooms — but the airy open-plan kitchen-cum-sitting room is big enough for long mornings in front of the papers, as well as leisurely suppers, and is warmed by an open fire." Sunday Times review (2010).

Awel-For (Sea-Breeze) is a charming little fisherman's cottage near the beach at Llanon. On a dead-end road, just 150 yards from the beach, the cottage sits virtually in the shadow of the historic Llansantffraed Church. Cute and romantic, you can come home to an open log fire and roll-top bath. Immaculately kept inside and out, the chief delight is the little-used beach. Being shingle the tourists spurn it in favour of nearby sandy beaches - which means that you'll often find you get the whole beach just to yourselves. Check out our extra images, & video or unedited guest snaps here.

The property is centrally-heating throughout and the cost of this is included in the holiday. There is also an open log fire.

Small entrance lobby with doors left (to bedroom) and right (to Cegin Fawr).

Cegin Fawr - the main room is open to the rafters, with sash windows to the front and side and a small window to the rear. It is an open-plan living space including the kitchen, lounge and dining areas.

The room is centred on the open log fire, and includes a leather double sofabed. CD Stereo. Plasma television with basic Sky satellite package. DVD player.

Note that if more than 2 stay the bathroom is off the main bedroom. We don't recommend this cottage for 4 adults.

The new kitchen is in a simple country style with Belfast sink, solid wood counters, fridge and microwave. No freezer, but the fridge has ice compartment.

Table & chairs for 4.

Double Bedroom - with sash window to the front, and bathroom off to the rear. Stripped pine floor, new furnishings and a Victorian bedroom grate (not in use). Double height ceiling and internal walls clad in painted pine tongue & groove boards.

Bathroom - with window to rear & with all new fittings - a roll-top double-ended bath and a modern shower cubicle with power shower.

Outside - There is a small seating area with bench to the front inside the stone wall, and a very small enclosed garden to rear (dogs could escape).

The lane to the rear runs alongside the river down to the beach.

Parking (one car) is currently on a patch of land 20m down the lane, that belongs to Awelfor. In future the small rear garden may be replaced with parking directly behind the cottage.

Travel cot and high chair available on request. Guests to bring own cot bedding.

Like all Under the Thatch accommodation, this property is entirely non-smoking inside.

This location is relatively accessible via public transport. You may need a taxi or to ask for a lift at the start and end of your holiday if you have heavy cases, but otherwise there are local public transport services available within walking distance. You can get information on UK transport services from Transport Direct using a destination postcode of SY23 5HS.

• Llansantffraed - small hamlet
• aerial images and  tall-ship building
• Llanon - just a short walk - pubs , fish & chips, bakery, butchers.
• Local cottage museum. Ancient church - short walk
• Aberystwyth - University town, shops, cafes, museum - 11 miles
• Llanrhystud - golf , beach , video shows village - 2 miles
• Llanrhystud's famous pub the Black Lion
• Aberaeron - pretty harbour town, seafood restaurants - 5 miles
• NT Llanerchaeron estate - 7.5 miles
• Cottage accessible by public transport (train - Aberystwyth /X40 bus)

'A lovely cottage, in delightful surroundings.  The cottage is beautifully presented and spotlessly clean.  Lovely walks on and around the beach.  This is a lovely place to spend a holiday and we will be back.' ~ Nigel and Danielle from Monmouthshire

'A beautiful, clean cottage.  Absolutely gorgeous quiet area with lovely views.  Celebrated a quiet and relaxing birthday here.  Thank you. ' ~ Alison and Kim from Llanelli .

'A wonderful, relaxing cottage in a picturesque location.  A meal at the Harbourmaster is a must, so is a trip to the water falls at Devils Bridge.  Spent hours walking on the isolated beach.  Many thanks to he housekeeper, the cottage is pristine, had a wonderful time. ' ~ Mike and Ramul from Southampton

We do not recommend this cottage for more than 2 adults.