Guestbook

I love reading the reviews left by guests, and in particular the hints and tips they give me for places to recommend to future guests.

The guestbook has feedback from previous guests at both Holiday Cottages here at Llainwen.

If you would like to leave a review of your stay here, the feedback form asks for an email address. This is to allow me to reply to you directly and will not be displayed on the website.

Latest Reviews:

136 entries.

Phil & Emma wrote on 01/01/2023 at 9:50 am

Lovely cottage. Very clean and homely. Has all you need. Could do with a teapot. The location is spot on for many coastal towns and villages. I am very impressed the way the dogs are catered for. Very comfortable. Would recommend to friends and may well be back next year if the dates suit. Marie and Bob very helpful and gave some really good information. Well done!

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

I am really sorry the teapot was not in Ty Ceiniog for you. It is back there now. Thank you for leaving this review. I really do hope that we see you again in the future.

Dilys & Dave wrote on 29/09/2022 at 7:01 am

Lovely Cottage. Enjoyed our stay.

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

I am so glad you both enjoyed your stay in Rainbow Cottage. Thank you for the review.

Mick and Pat wrote on 25/09/2022 at 8:58 am

Ty Ceiniog
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is vey spacious in a beautiful location. Very clean! Thank you Marie and Bob for the guide book full of useful information. The welcome pack was most appreciated. We will be sure to tell family and friends about the cottage and we wish you well in the future.

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

Thank you for your lovely review and good wishes. It was lovely to have you stay, and really hope we see you again in the future.

Kinnear family wrote on 22/09/2022 at 9:00 am

We were very impressed by how spotlessly clean the cottage was on our arrival and how well set up it is for dogs. Lanna, our labrador, loves her big comfy bed! We were also very pleased to find an easily accessible walk for Lanna. Lovely being near New Quay and were very fortunate to have gorgeous weather, despite the negative weather forecast! We had a most enjoyable short stay and plan to return again. Lanna says a big thank you for her treat on arrival. Thank you.

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

Thank you both for this lovely review. The weather was fab and I am glad that you got plenty of walking in. It would be lovely to see you at Ty Ceiniog again in the future.

Colin, Heidi & Daisy 🐾 from Pontypool wrote on 16/09/2022 at 8:05 pm

On arrival we were struck by how spotlessly clean the cottage was and how much care and attention had gone into equipping the accommodation with absolutely needed for our stay, ensuring this really was a home from home. We were grateful for our lovely welcome pack which provided us with many items including teabags, coffee, milk, Welsh cakes and eggs (a big thank you to the girls). Daisy says thank you for the treats and all the doggie accessories (towels, dishes and a big comfy bed). Lastly we’d like to mention the extremely detailed information pack which was referred to many times before and during our stay.
A massive thank you to Marie & Bob for a truly lovely holiday. Definitely recommended and 5 ⭐️ from us

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you all, and I am so glad you enjoyed your stay here.

Graham, Anita, Heather, Geoff wrote on 19/08/2022 at 1:21 pm

What a peaceful haven we have found here - the garden and especially the hot tub! Excellent location - will hopefully be back. Really enjoyed our week. Comfortable, clean, well equipped cottage. Thanks for welcome provisions on arrival. Enjoyed visits to Stone Age Village, Aberystwyth harbour, saw several dolphins on boat trip, steam rail trip Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge, loved seeing Red Kites fed & surprising gardens (Bwlch Y Geuffordd) - designed and created from scratch by lovely couple who've filled it with their own sculptures & quirky little tree houses and bridges - a must see!

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

So glad you enjoyed your stay at Rainbow Cottage. You had an amazingly busy week - thank you so much for you recommendations. Really hope to see you again in the future.

Nicola Terry Evan and Louis wrote on 05/08/2022 at 1:14 pm

Thank you for a fantastic week in Rainbow - great cottage with everything we needed. Loved the sea view from the top floor. Marie and Bob have been so friendly and helpful. Loved the garden. Love Llangrannog, Cei Bach, and lunch at the Moody Cow.

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

So glad you enjoyed exploring the area and had a great holiday. Thank you for your suggestions.

Stephen Rousseau from Hereford wrote on 31/07/2022 at 1:07 pm

A brilliant stay and the perfect cottage for our family and our dogs. Great location as a hub for our Pembrokeshire coast adventures. Cottage had everything we needed, clean and everything in working order. Marie was brilliant and there to help us whenever we needed her. Highly recommend!!

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

Thank you for leaving your review and for the recommendation. I am so glad that you all enjoyed your time here in Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. It was lovely to meet you and I am really glad I was able to help.

Emma Jamie Jay & Gracie wrote on 25/07/2022 at 1:09 pm

Stayed in Rainbow Cottage.

Thank you for a lovely holiday. Great cottage. The hot tub was amazing and just what we needed every evening after been on adventures. New Quay is lovely - loved the dolphins and the Blue Bell Bistro; Poppit Sands and the Teifi Waterside Hotel. Food was amazing - would definitely recommend.

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

Thank you so much for your review and for the recommendations.

The Tylers wrote on 16/07/2022 at 1:05 pm

Had a great week. The cottage had everything we needed. Very clean and tidy. Great hot tub. Marie and Bob very helpful and friendly. Lovely place to stay. Will be back again. Thank you x

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

Thank you very much for your kind review. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again.

The Page Family wrote on 01/07/2022 at 12:49 pm

Lovely cottage and lovely hospitality. Enjoyed the hot tub a the end of the day, something to cheer us up after all the rain! Thank you both. PS would thoroughly recommend Sweet Home Alpaca for a visit - absolutely fantastic!

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

I am so glad you enjoyed your stay here. Thank you so much for your review and for the recommendation

Keion, Alys & Mikey wrote on 26/06/2022 at 1:51 pm

What a lovely, beautifully clean cottage! We couldn't have asked for more. The welcome pack was lovely, and Mikey enjoyed the doggy treats. The area is lovely and quiet, we only wish we were staying longer.

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

I am so glad you enjoyed your break despite the wet weather. Thank you for your kind comments. It would be lovely to see you again in the future.

Lesley, Sid and Meg wrote on 18/06/2022 at 7:08 am

Wow! What an absolute gem of a cottage Ty Ceiniog is. We've had a brilliant stay here, have been blessed with gorgeous weather and beautiful walks. Ty Ceiniog really is a home from home. Perfectly appointed, and equipped with all you could need and more. Marie and Bob have been lovely hosts and the welcome pack was lovely, especially the 6 fresh hen eggs from Marie's Ladies!! Will definitely be returning and also recommending to family and friends. Thank you Marie and Bob for a wonderful stay!!

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

Many thanks for this amazing review both. It was a pleasure to meet you and I am really glad you all enjoyed your break here. Thank you also for your comments about the takeaways you had which I will pass on to other guests this year. We certainly look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Becky and Trev wrote on 16/06/2022 at 10:12 am

Thank you for a lovely peaceful stay. Just what we needed. Beautiful surroundings and a real chance to recharge our batteries. Would highly recommend and will most definitely be returning. Love the chickens too!

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

Thank you for the lovely review. I am really glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet here. It would be great to welcome you both back to Rainbow Cottage in the future.

Pheobe wrote on 05/06/2022 at 1:38 pm

Thank you for the stay. We enjoyed every day. Thank you for the delicious eggs, the waffles and the welsh cakes, and thanks for letting us know about New Quay Carnival. We had a great time! Also Sophia and I got our faces painted.
We visited the honey farm and thought it was very interesting. We liked looking at the bees.

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

I am so glad you all had a good holiday. We enjoyed the Carnival too, but were too busy eating ice cream to get our faces painted! Good to know you enjoyed the Honey Farm too - we haven't been yet, but I think we should! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review.

Gary and Ann wrote on 05/06/2022 at 8:55 am

We've really enjoyed our stay at Ty Ceiniog. The cottage was very spacious, clean and very comfortable, and thank for the welcome pack. The guide book was useful and we found some lovely country pubs and restaurants while exploring the area. Thank you Marie and Bob for providing such excellent accommodation for a truly relaxing holiday. Hope to return next year.

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

Thank you for this lovely review. I am really glad you enjoyed your time in Ceredigion, and really hope to welcome you back in the future.

The Edge Family wrote on 03/06/2022 at 9:00 am

Perfect get away in a beautiful location. Ty Ceiniog has everything we needed and it was clean and tidy. Guide book was very helpful and the welcome pack was a lovely touch. Weather was really kind to us and so we managed to explore lots of the beaches in the surrounding area. Many thanks for a wonderful, peaceful stay.

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

Thank you all. It is good to hear you enjoyed your break here. It was lovely to meet you all, and we would certainly hope to welcome you back in the future.

The Jones Family wrote on 03/06/2022 at 9:00 am

We have had a lovely time. The cottage is lovely and the garden is stunning. Perfect location. We all don't want to leave. Thanks for having us. We hope to come back soon.

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

I am so glad you had such a good holiday here at Rainbow Cottage. It is also good to know you enjoyed your meal at the Penrhiwllan in New Quay and the food from Nahar in Newcastle Emlyn. I really like being able to pass on recommendations to other guest. It was lovely to meet you and hope to see you again in the future.

Jan and Gareth wrote on 20/05/2022 at 8:51 am

Really enjoyed our stay in your lovely, well equipped and clean cottage. First time away with our pup and we had a great time exploring the beaches and forest walks. Lovely to have such friendly and helpful owners next door. Thank you both. Hoping to come back soon.

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

It was lovely to meet you all, and I am so glad you enjoyed your time here. Thank you so much for this review. I really look forward to welcoming you back to Ty Ceiniog in September.

Naomi, David & Emily wrote on 13/05/2022 at 8:20 am

We have really enjoyed our peaceful relaxing stay in Rainbow Cottage. Lots to do within a very short drive. Our favourites were dolphin spotting at New Quay, otter spotting at the Welsh Wildlife Centre at Cardigan and the beach at Penbryn...though the drive down for disabled drop-off was scary. The Cottage is well looked after and beautifully presented. We enjoyed regular use of the hot tub and relaxing in the garden with bird song. Thank you Marie & Bob.

Admin Reply by: Marie Spackman

Thank you so much for making time to leave a review. I appreciate the comments to help future guests - and am so glad you had the restful holiday you were hoping for.

What Guests Say:

Amie 29/04/25
An absolutely wonderful stay in a perfectly equipped cottage that is really is a home away from home.  All details have been thought through and some very kind recommendations of things to do in the area.  Wonderful touches, including the welcome pack for us and the dog!  The enclose garden was a perfect space and the cleanliness of the cottage is superb.  Thank you for a wonderful stay!


Paul Natasha Zoe & Ivy 29/10/2024 
Just returned from another lovely week at Ty Ceiniog. We've stayed here a number of times now and the cottage has always been spotlessly clean with everything you'd need for a relaxing and comfortable holiday whatever the time of year. Dogs are well looked after too, with a large comfy bed, a secure rear garden, and treats. Ty Ceiniog is set in a quiet and peaceful location with New Quay just under 10 minutes drive away. Favourite places to vist are New Quay, Aberystwyth, Aberaeron and Aberporth. Marie and Bob are perfect hosts, very approachable and friendly.


Roxana wrote on 11/07/2024
Just to say a huge thank you for this amazing place you have, all the things provided, the cleanliness, the quiet and the comfy beds. Rooms are a great size.You have exceeded my expectations and the pictures on your app don't do it justice. It's much better when you get here!I felt like home from day one, really relaxed and chilled.Love all the things you have provided in the kitchen. We had a lovely omelette in that great pan and it didn't stick!Will love to come back one day as you made us feel so welcomed. We're two old friends going on holiday ever year and this place was 1 of the best we had. Much appreciated.


Natalie, Matt, Chloe & Phoebe wrote February 2024:
We have had a fantastic holiday!  We wish we could stay longer!  Our first time staying at Ty Ceiniog after 3 or maybe 4?! stays at Rainbow Cottage.  Now we do not know which we prefer as they are both so lovely!  Girls have loved it - we even watched dolphins at Mwnt which was amazing.  See you again soon.  You know we will always be back!


Sid, Lesley & Meg wrote on 22/07/2023
This is our 2nd time staying at Ty Ceiniog. Its such a beautiful and peaceful cottage in a tranquil area of West Wales. A perfect home from home and we can guarantee we'll be here again in '24. Thank you Marie and Bob for another wonderful stay!


Michael & Fiona 23/06/2023 
An amazing stay from start to finish. Beautiful, clean cottage, very welcoming. Ideal location. Best break I have had in a long time. Definitely going to come back as well as recommend your facilities. Thank you so much for the welcome back. Best wishes Mike and Fe

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