Fron Fach

Magical cottage in the woods, am idyllic first holiday for our recue dog Betty. We wouldn't change a thing and cant wait to come back, at any time of year. A blissful retreat to take time out and watch the changing seasons.

This was booked as a surprise for a big birthday and my boy did good - very very good!! From the moment you turn into the little track that leads to Fron Fach and open the door you'll be utterly smitten. Not only does it have everything you could possibly need for a weekend or even a week away, it's the little added details that just take the whole experience to another level. We arrived in a hailstorm with the wind howling but inside it was just like a little cocoon - snuggly warm even before we put a match to the ready-built fire, gorgeous decor, lovely layout, wonderfully clean and well looked after - we just instantly felt at home and were really very sad to leave. Peace perfect peace, far from the madding crowd!

What a lovely short holiday we have had in Fron Fach. Louise and Phil had left lots of welcome goodies - what a lovely gesture and we felt very welcomed. The cottage is beautiful, and has everything we needed. The bedrooms are cosy and comfy, the bathroom very luxurious. We are now looking through our calendar to see when we could return there. The surrounding beaches are excellent, we visited Aberporth, Newquay and Llangranog beaches which were all perfect for the dogs. We had a good mooch around Newcastle Emlyn. If you need a takeaway, Yasmin's in Newcastle Emlyn was fantastic.

What a find! Fron Fach is the perfect 'away from it all' cottage, beautifully restored with original features but with modern conveniences tastefully added. The kitchen was the best stocked with extras that I've ever experienced, even down to prosecco, chocolate, ground coffee, garlic and chilli oil. Most appreciated! The dog loved exploring the fully enclosed large garden which was the main reason we booked here and we fully intend returning at some point.

Front Fach is perfect, we loved it and so did the dogs, it's ideal for them. We will go back, probably our favourite in all the cottages we've stayed in - thank you

From Fach is a lovely cottage in very peaceful surroundings. Thank you to Louise and Phil for the welcome pack and the lovely flowers that greeted us. We were so comfortable and the dog loved the garden, lots of lovely smells. We enjoyed the local walks, getting down to the coast, the Wildlife Centre near Cardigan and further afield. A perfect cottage that we would come back to and recommend.

The location of this cottage is perfect for those wanting to get away from it all while still being in easy reach of days out. When at the cottage you feel isolated (in a good way) and surrounded by nature, the wooded garden is a haven for birds and we saw the local bats too! But just a 20min drive in any direction and you can be at the sea, at the supermarket, at a town, in a woodland, at a waterfall - great location. The cottage itself is presented very well and is so well equipped and the owners are kind enough to leave some well stocked cupboards for those essential extras you need to get a good meal cooking. I'm sure we'll be back.

We had a very peaceful & restful break at Fron Fach, it's a lovely cottage with a great garden; the dogs absolutely loved it. Phil and Louise were very responsive to any query & they left some lovely treats for us, very much appreciated. We will definitely return when we can.

Fron Fach was just perfect! A lovely spot, totally secluded but still within easy reach of the coast of Ceredigion. We loved the woodland garden, full of birds and their song, and the Green Room where you can shelter on your sunlounger from the weather yet still enjoy the garden view. The house is beautifully and imaginatively restored, cosy and very well equipped with top quality fittings. Very sad to leave, even after only three nights!

Another lovely stay at cosy Fron Fach (postponed from March due to lockdown). We were very reassured by the extra cleaning measures put in place due to coronavirus. As always, we appreciated the little treats provided by the amazing owners, Phil and Louise, who go the extra mile for their guests. A new addition since our last visit was The Green Room tucked away at the top of the garden and we absolutely loved it. Fron Fach is a perfect oasis of peace and calm while being close to all our favourite spots on Cardigan Bay and remains one of our favourite UTT properties. Sue

The best ever cottage we have stayed in. Thank you for the input you have taken to ensure your cottage is 100% presentable. Especially in these difficult times, this is the cleanest cottage we have ever stayed in and we did not have any concerns that it was not safe. It is located in a wonderful area, close by to lots of beaches, towns and a forest, yet, secluded. Just what we needed. You own a delightful property.

We enjoyed the beautiful setting as well as the comfort of this lovely cottage. We went for various walks and a few bike rides, inspired by some routes listed here https://www.velo-teifi.org.uk/local-ride-ideas. We had a splendid week and hope to go back one day. Ana and Erik

The cottage itself was absolutely stunning. We have stayed at several over the past few years but this was definitely the best as far as we are concerned and we will definitely be returning there again soon. The facilities in the cottage were fantastic, and the kitchen had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The location was very peaceful and secluded, but not too far away from anywhere to feel completely isolated, with local towns and villages relatively close by. I cannot think of anything at all that I would change, it was idyllic

What a beautiful little cottage, the extra little touches by the owners is fantastic, we were met by a bottle of wine, and some groceries, they’ve thought of everything, even fresh flowers. I must add how spotless everything is, perfect little getaway for peace and tranquility.

What a beautiful cottage both inside and out. We had the best week helped by the elusive West Wales sun. Fron Fach is a delightful place to stay offering the tranquility of nature as it’s base but with coastal paradise within a 20 minute drive. The cottage has been tastefully restored and provides all the home comforts needed. Highly recommended especially for dog owners. We will definitely be returning to Fron Fach. Thank you/Diolch yn fawr Jeremy,Kath & Alfie dog

I could not think of a better place to have spent my 50th birthday. The house was perfect and the dogs loved the garden which I can confirm is completely dog proof. The area is great for walking. There are walks from the front door. We will definitely be going back to Fron Fach. Kathryn, Chris and the dogs.

What a delightful cottage - very welcoming and comfortable and extremely generous owners. Thank you for the fizz and treats and all the provisions provided. We spent a lovely long weekend in this cosy cottage nestled in sylvan surroundings. Great to find a place that accepts 3 dogs,lots of walks and beaches nearby. Enjoyed a meal at nearby La Calabria, authentic Italian cooking. Would definitely return!

We were spoilt by this house, very complete. Very, very welcoming. Much more than we expected.

We had a fantastic weekend at Fron Fach. Phil and Louise are so generous and have created such a comfortable, stylish and homely place to stay. For dog owners, it is absolutely great. The garden is beautiful and ideal for dogs. Eric our Spinone loved exploring! Beaches, seaside and wonderful countryside all around. Just perfect!!

Beautiful cottage in lovely garden with lots of nooks for our wire haired dachshund to explore. We can confirm that the fences are dog proof. Our teenager loved the house and gardens too. Lovely evenings by the brazier listening to the little owls in the woods. Cosying up by the wood burner when it rained. It was so relaxing and perfect. A fabulous place to stay.

Second visit- absolutely perfect. Cannot fault one thing. Only went out for 1/2 day to visit family in Cardigan and walk the dogs on Poppit. Spent the rest of the 4 days in the garden. Great kitchen to cook in. Awesome bed to sleep in. We have stayed in October with a weekend of Rain and now July with a week of sun and loved both visits. We shall be returning. Thanks for letting us stay here.

This little cottage was a corner of paradise! From the moment we turned up the track to see it tucked away, surrounded by beautiful, gardens and woodland to having to sadly leave 4 days later were the best break we could possibly have wished for. Nothing has been missed - comfort, all modern needs, lovely and carefully chosen furniture and decor. Just perfect. And our black labrador adored it too! We intended to zip around and visit beaches and other places but, in the end, just couldn't tear ourselves away from Fron Fach. We will be back again and again.

What a wonderful cottage. It is up it's own drive through a gate so safe for any dogs or children. The owners have decorated the cottage to a very high standard and the kitchen is fitted out with everything you should need. With lots of little extras . I won't bring as much stuff next time (and there will definitely be a next time). Loved the roll top bath and separate shower. Beds were very comfortable and sky and Wi-Fi available. Huge garden for our dog which leads into the woods through a gate . We even had a fire pit and hammock in the garden for those evenings outside . Would definitely give this cottage five stars and big thank you to Phil and Louise

A superb retreat in the most beautiful setting. The cottage was even more beautiful seeing it 'for real' as we arrived. Everything was carefully considered and beautifully arranged, lots of quirky additions as well as all the creature comforts one could desire. Thank you for a wonderful, relaxing weekend away from the rat race.

We've stayed at several UTT properties over the years but this, hands down, was the best ever. Very peaceful, very lovely, fabulous location and perfect for a two people, two dogs holiday! We arrived on New Years Eve after a hectic week and a long drive, to find wine and nibbles in the fridge, foodie treats in the cupboard, the fire ready to light and a record player waiting to be played. Within an hour we were completely chilled out - and the whole week stayed just as relaxed. So perfect we've already rebooked.

A truly magical place in a great location for accessing the coast with walks a plenty. Thank you

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. Cosy and comfy inside; beautifully organised for total relaxation.  Soft towels, comfy sofa & snuggly throw, plenty of logs for the wood burner. Lots of lovely personal touches; soft towels, goodies in the fridge, amusing mugs and funky teapots! The best equipped kitchen; plenty of pots, pans & utensils, crockery & glasses plus essentials in the cupboard.  I won't bring nearly as much stuff next time. Lacey loved the garden; she was able to zoom about and sniff without supervision (once I'd stopped being such a worried hound Mum!) Phil was great and helped me retrieve the last minute birthday card!  Thanks! In summary, the best cosy week away ever, in the best cosy cottage. Don't tell anyone... Vickie, Wes (the birthday boy) & LaceyGHound.

This was our second stay at Fron Fach and we loved it just as much as the first time. We had an extra dog this time, Paddy the ex-racing greyhound, who absolutely loved exploring the garden. Beautiful cottage, every little detail thought of and completely safe for dogs with the properly fenced garden, so cosy at night with the log burner and the sound of the brook outside. Hope to be back for a third stay soon!

Well What can i say Fron Fach is a beautiful cottage, secluded and peaceful, we didn't want to leave. Very well equipped and fully enclosed dog friendly garden. A lot of love and attention has gone in to the cottage and garden. Thank you for the wine and treats on arrival was a lovely surprise. First time using Under the thatch (after it was recommended to us by a relative) and very impressed. Will defiantly be visiting Fron Fach again and will be recommending it to family and friends. Thank you for a lovely stay can not fault anything. Thank you again Louise and Phil for coming to rescue us on the morning of checkout when we realized we had a flat Tyre. :-) Michaela

Wonderful cottage to escape to and just relax - delightfully fitted out and really comfortable. The welcome pack on arrival was a lovely gesture, kitchen a pleasure to cook in, we curled up in front of the wood burning stove on a wet evening. Pippin our boarder terrier tested the defences but didn’t escape!

We loved Fron Fach. It was better than we expected, decorated and furnished to a high standard. Everything was well thought out to make our stay pleasant and easy. We loved the secluded spot with nothing to disturb the peace and quiet. The information given to us for exploring local walks and the surrounding areas was perfect. Could not fault our stay in any way.

Having read the online reviews for Fron Fach, we decided to arrive with no expectations of the cottage, as good reviews can lead to high expectations and ultimately, often to disappointment. However, I am happy to say that with Fron Fach, this definitely turned out not to be the case! The cottage was everything we could have hoped for. Set 100 yards up a private track, Fron Fach is a completely secluded and private hideaway. The garden is secure and full of nooks and crannies that our dogs loved to explore and we were safe in the knowledge that once they were out in the garden, they stayed in the garden and could not wander off into the surrounding woodland and farmland. There is also a fantastic outdoor area created by the cottage owners with a fire-pit and hammock and seating to retire to in the summer evenings. On the subject of the owners, I have to commend them as they not only provided a clean, tidy and well-equipped cottage but also went the extra mile to ensure that guests feel not only welcome, but at home in Fron Fach. Last week was the week that the good weather broke and, despite the weather being significantly poorer than in recent weeks, we still managed to find plenty to do locally. We have made some recommendations in the Cottage Guest book, which I am sure you will read when you book the cottage yourself - which I really recommend you do!

I have sat staring at the keyboard for what seems like ages trying to find the words to best describe Fron Fach, because sublime, dreamy, perfect, peaceful, secluded, heavenly, idyllic and cosy just don't cut it. This cottage is all of these things and more and more and more. Fron Fach is the most magical place we have ever stayed, we had planned days out, but found it difficult to tear ourselves away. The hosts are extremely thoughtful and kind, we did not want for a thing. The most perfect holiday, thankyou.

Wonderful cottage, well equipped and in beautiful surroundings. Can’t wait to go back!

Where should we start , the drive up to the cottage is enchanting, its so peaceful and secluded. The cottage when you see it with its beautiful gardens and wildlife is amazing. It's so beautiful inside and out, exactly what we needed for total relaxation after a busy few months. We came here on our honeymoon and it couldn't have been more perfect. The owners of the cottage have thought of everything, books , DVD,s, nibbles and wine on arrival. The cupboards are stocked with goodies and ingredients for you to use. Inside is brilliant, quirky but tasteful decor, really hi-spec features but so homely. There is plenty of firewood, marshmallows for toasting, binoculars for watching the birds, and there are loads , the woodpecker was a frequent visitor. There is absolutely no need to leave this cottage, you could stay in all day every day it's so tranquil and beautiful. On the odd occasion we did leave , we spent a wonderful day in New Quay dolphin watching, and taking our dog to the local beaches, there's so much more to say but I fear spoiling it for the next guests. You need to experience this for yourselves!. Take our word for it, it's amazing, and the hosts are wonderful, left us to it but were just around the corner if we needed them. We will definitely return..until next time..

Our favourite UTT so far! Loved the cottage being down the secluded lane, beautifully peaceful with only the sound of the birds.....

Fantastic cottage beautifully decorated and equipped with everything you could need. Our favourite cottage ever - don’t change a thing.

Amazing place.. Peaceful and secluded.. !

Fron Fach is the most delightful little cottage, hidden up a narrow lane, in a beautiful part of Ceredigion, which is a county with plenty to explore. To say that the owners have undertaken a 'sympathetic restoration' doesn't do justice to the effort and love that has been invested, topped off with excellent good taste and quality in all the fixtures and fittings. In our 4 day stay, we survived Hurricane Ophelia and just escaped Storm Brian, but we were cosy in the cottage and delighted with our choice of holiday venue.

Wow what a wonderful place. If you are after a secluded cottage this is the one for you. The renovation of this traditional cottage strikes the perfect balance between old and new. From the attention to detail to the garden with it's various seating areas to enjoy the different views, this place rocks. When we arrived, we were greeted by 8 Red Kites circling above us, what a welcome. This was our first time using UTT, having used various other cottage letting companies in the past and if Fron Fach is anything to go by, we"ll be using UTT from now on. Gareth, Emma and Pudding(the dog)

It's very rare that somewhere exceeds your hopes and aspirations but Fron Fach certainly does that. From the moment we drove down the private lane everything was perfect.The cottage has an idyllic position in the woods and inside it is decorated with pieces from a talented local artist. The welcoming notes and extras provided by the owners were lovely. Did the Donkey walk and Weavers walk and lunch at Pachamamas as suggested by them. Excellent. Our two dogs and us thorough enjoyed our weeks stay. Hope to return ASAP.

From the moment we entered the cottage we felt welcomed into this warm and inviting space. Every effort has been made in this beautiful, sensitive restoration to create a relaxed home-from-home experience. A lot of thought has gone into providing everything one might need , inside and out in the garden, - even down to the emergency Marmite! It was as if the hosts had prepared everything especially for us and then just popped out on an errand. We loved staying in this peaceful cottage, surrounded by its lovely garden full of wildlife.

Wow....! Fron Fach surpassed all our expectations - the cottage has been restored to an extremely high standard, and is obviously much loved by the owners! From the perfect bathroom (roll top bath with a view of the sky) to the 'extras' (tea, coffee, wine, cheese, olives and more) We felt very spoilt - add in an amazing, properly dog-proofed garden (our Sprocker tried her best to find an escape route and couldn't!! :D) backing onto woodland, complete with ready-to-go fire-pit and this is up there as one of the nicest places we've ever stayed - we will be back!!' - Gail, Lucy and Boomer the Sprocker

Great house tucked away. Had everything you need. Lovely garden white a fire pit. Very helpful owners. Will definitely return.

This must be one of the best cottage we've ever stayed in, simply because of the attention to detail which means you can really enjoy your stay here, whatever the weather. A place to unwind and relax. The location is also brilliant - 10 mins from some lovely local beaches at Llangrannog, Tresaith and Aberporth. There is also a great Italian restaurant up the road.

If you're looking for a tranquil, relaxing, private cottage this is the place for you. The cottage is very tastefully decorated and very clean. The owners have thought of everything down to dog shampoo, towels and chewsticks. We have never stayed in such a well equipped cottage, it was like a home from home. The beds are also very comfortable. There's lots of wildlife in the secluded garden, lot''s of places to sit and relax. We would definately stay at this cottage again, it was beautiful.

We've stayed at many UTT properties over the years and Fron Fach has to be one of the best. A beautifully restored and well equipped cottage with so many thoughtful touches that made us feel like treasured guests. The garden was as lovingly maintained as the cottage and perfect for our dog as it was totally secure with lots of nook and crannies to explore. The peace and quiet and abundant wildlife soothed our souls and we came home totally relaxed. We are already planning our next visit

Our favourite UTT so far, every little detail has been thought of in this cottage. Spotlessly clean and very cosy with lovely little quirky pieces of decor. This is by far the best dog friendly cottage, the large garden is fully fenced in so you can let you're dogs explore without any worry, our 2 dogs also loved the woods at the back. We hope to return very soon, anyone booking Fron Fach will not be disappointed it's the perfect, peaceful get away with all the luxuries of home and more.

The most incredible place. The setting is idyllic and the care that has been taken to renovate and kit out the cottage is exquisite. So many little touches which show that the people behind the place are a very special pair. Can't wait to come back. Thank you.

You'll need to come a little closer as I'm only going to whisper this ... Fron fach is not average mediocre or ordinary. This pretty little cottage on the woodlands edge has been drawn together with an eye for quality and detail both inside and out. This is a turn up , have a glass of the complimentary wine , breath in the clean air , let Your eyes take in the verdant surroundings, and let the birds song fill your head. Now stop what ever you've been thinking about and let nature wrap you in a blanket of restoration. I'm whispering because the longer this place is a secret the more chance I have of getting Back to it soon Book it ... while you still can !

We loved our stay at Fron Fach. A beautifully restored cottage with everything we needed in the most beautiful setting. The cottage is a credit to the owners. It is surrounded by the most beautiful natural gardens with birds constantly darting about including a pair of red kites. Plenty of lovely places in the garden to sit back and relaxing. This little cottage will be calling us back very soon.

A little gem ..... the perfect hideaway!

Superb renovation carried out and every detail has been considered by the owner when equipping the property. Location is a hideaway where you simply switch off and absorb the surroundings. A delightful holiday - thank you very much. Would not hesitate to recommend to someone looking for R&R!