WILD SPIRIT
ESCAPES
EST: MMXXVI
NOTE
This is a temporary holding site, the images used are our own photographs of the local landscape, the cottage is under renovation, we will publish a new fully operational site with photographs of the finished property as soon as renovations are complete.
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ABOUT US
Wild Spirit Escapes is our newly created family business, firmly rooted in sustainability, nature connection, and slow living, with our first cottage due to be ready by autumn 2026. We have evolved from successfully letting a small studio on Airbnb, created from a toilet block outbuilding in the garden of our former home, a converted Victorian primary school in Wales.
During that process we discovered a passion for creating unique, thoughtfully designed and curated accommodation with meticulous attention to detail, and offering an exceptional experience for our guests.
With consistent 5* reviews and a 5* Airbnb 'super-host' rating, we are now combining our knowledge and experience, to evolve our business into a holiday letting company with soul.
We create intimate couples retreats, and wellbeing oriented holiday homes, with a strong ethos grounded in authenticity and a sense of place, sustainable tourism, reconnection to nature, and seeing the beauty in slow living and unhurried days.
Each property is carefully chosen with our guests and the local community in mind. We then renovate, fully hands-on, in a tasteful and considered way, to a high standard, ensuring coherence with, and respect for its location and history.
Often using local textiles and materials, antique furniture and accessories, as well as encouraging visitors to engage with the landscape and culture of the area, we always aim to support small but high quality independent businesses who are passionate about what they offer.
OUR PROPERTIES
Brynglas ~ Ceredigion, Wales.
{Between New Quay & Llangrannog}
Intimate rural & coastal cottage designed with couples in mind, however can sleep upto 4 in
2 bedrooms.
King size bed and 2 singles
{suggested age for children 11+ years}
Currently under renovation.
Available from Autumn 2026
We will update our website and social media with progress, detailed information and booking details as soon as we can.
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We are actively looking for our next property which is likely to be in
Puglia ~ Italy.
FEATURES
Welcome Box
Includes basics such as tea, coffee, milk, bread, and a few little treats so you can relax with some refreshments in front of the wood burner or in the garden after your journey to Wales.
Unplugged Holiday
We have free wifi available to keep you connected if necessary, however, we encourage guests to truly unplug, embrace slow living and reconnect with each other and nature, therefore there is no TV at the property. However, we provide a mini library, art/creative supplies, activity suggestions, card and board games, and bluetooth speakers should you wish to play music.
We also have a double sit-on sea kayak for hire, however you will need a roof rack or van to transport it to the beach.
Garden
We have peaceful private gardens surrounding the cottage, and overlooking fields, as well as a mini orchard, guests are welcome to pick fruit and herbs when in season.
{Please note that during lambing season, late Feb thru March, there will be lambs and ewes in the fields behind and opposite the cottage, they can be vocal at times, normally not heard inside the cottage, only the garden, however, if you are particularly sensitive to noises you may wish to book later in the year}
Housekeeping & Concierge
We pride ourselves on exceptional cleanliness and are lucky to have a brilliant housekeeping team. Towels and robes are provided for use in the bathroom, beach and sauna.
A washer/dryer is available to refresh them if needed.
We can also arrange some extra experiences or services on request. We are currently working on a self-guided wine tasting box from a local vineyard. A pizza oven with dough balls and toppings provided. A pamper box with high quality natural scrubs and massage oil etc...details TBC.
Outdoor Sauna & Fire Pit
The property has an outdoor woodfired sauna and cold plunge for an intimate private spa experience.
There is also a fire pit for relaxed evenings toasting marshmallows and star gazing.
Cooking & Dining
We are passionate foodies with a chef in the family, so provide an exceptionally well equipped kitchen with functional equipment for anything from breakfast smoothies, BBQ's, to baking, or preparing romantic gourmet meals.
Delivery of local seasonal produce is available from our nearest farm shop, there is also a seafood delivery service.
We also provide details of good local eateries, from brunch spots with a hip vibe to high end fine dining, all of which we have regularly dined at, and can highly recommend.
GALLERY
THINGS TO DO
Watersports & Beaches
New Quay has a good RYA watersports centre offering paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing etc...Kayak hire is also available at Llangrannog.
We are located on pristine National Trust managed coastline and have numerous beaches within 2.5 - 15 miles, from rugged 'secret beaches' only accessible on foot, perfect for beach bbq's at sunset, or long stretches of golden sand, traditional seaside fishing villages and harbours, rocky beaches and sand dunes.
Cultural Sites
Wales is rich in history and culture, a land of castles, quarries, fishing, shipbuilding, mines, woollen mills and smugglers coves, with a Celtic language of its own that you'll hear spoken as you explore.
New Quay was famously home, and inspiration, for Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas. You can walk the Dylan Thomas Trail to learn more about his life and work.
There are castles nearby, with a particularly good example at Cilgerran, next to the river Teifi.
Shopping & Wellbeing
Aberaeron and Cardigan {and Newport Pembrokeshire, a little further south of us} boast a number of lovely independent businesses, antiques shops and boutiques, as well as some fantastic cafes and restaurants.
There are also some great beachside saunas along the coast, where you can detox and then hop into the sea to exfoliate and soak up all those beneficial minerals!
Be You Yoga studio in Cardigan has excellent teachers and daily classes.
Exploring the Landscape
Our property is situated on the fringe of a quiet rural village, very close to the coast, and we can recommend some beautiful coastal walks with secret beaches that are often empty or quiet. Alternatively there are some stunning landscapes inland.
Our central location in Cardigan Bay is a great base for exploring further afield, its easy to take longer day trips to Pembrokeshire, The Elan Valley, or we have even climbed Snowdon and returned home the same day!
The area has 'Dark Sky Reserve' status, we highly recommend star gazing from the garden on a clear night. It's stunning.
Dolphin & Wildlife Spotting
New Quay has a number of companies offering fishing or dolphin spotting boat trips. You'll often see other marine wildlife such as seals or jellyfish too.
Walking in the countryside you may spot badgers, foxes, stoats, rare butterflies, rabbits, and abundant bird life. We have never taken a walk where something hasn't caught our eye.
The Welsh Wildlife Centre at Cilgerran near Cardigan is a stunning nature reserve on the banks of the Teifi estuary, with varied habitats and walking trails, you might spot otters or kingfishers if you are lucky!
Eat Local
As passionate foodies we know all the good spots for incredible meals out, as well as great local suppliers of seafood and farm shops.
You can take distillery tours, visit local cheese producers, fantastic bakeries and even a traditional flour mill.
New Quay also has an incredible gelato shop with countless unique flavours, all made in-house with local dairy produce.
Aberaeron has a couple of fantastic harbourside restaurants with high quality food, where you can spend the afternoon sipping cocktails, watching the boats heading in and out, and admiring the colourful houses.
GUEST REVIEWS
{Reviews from our former AirBnB studio in the same area as the cottage to give an idea of what you can expect from us. Every review we received was 5* without exception. Cottage reviews will be posted once the property is available.}
