Affordable beach side accommodation on the Welsh Coast Path in Cwmtydu
SUSTAINABLE ACCOMMODATION
Ty Cwch is an award-winning, architect-designed boathouse in Cardigan Bay on the Ceredigion Heritage Coast Path built from shipping containers. This sustainable accommodation merges indoor and outdoor living, perfect for families and groups seeking affordable coastal adventure in Wales. A place where you can be very active, or do absolutely nothing!
4 Bunks each Maximum 12 guests
Green Tourism
BUNKHOUSE ACCOMMODATION
Book by the cabin or book the whole place
each with 4 bunks
Up to 12 guests
Seconds to beach
Green Tourism Gold
Kitchen: Well equipped heated kitchen with fridge freezer, range cooker and microwave.
Living Room: Comfortable heated seating space with monitor, music , games & books.
Storage and Play area: with two kayaks, surf, body, and wave boards, barbecue equipment, life jackets, and hammocks.
Deck: Under the sails. Large Dining and Sitting areas with infra red heaters.
Utilities : 2 WC’s, Washing Machine and Drying room. Electric barbecue, 2 External showers accessed from the front for washing down after the beach.
Sleeping Cabins: 3 separate heated Cabins each sleeps 4 in 2 sets of bunks. Lockers and hanging space.
Wet Rooms: 2 shower rooms with basins, hot showers and WC’s.
Large covered deck space beneath the sails, with external seating, large dining table and hammocks, kayaks, and a giant bean-bag.
Electric BBQ, external lighting and Infra-red heaters.
Grassed area with seating and firepit.
Parking Area for Guests, with an EV charging facility.
BEDDING – single duvets, sheets and pillowcases are provided. Guests should provide their own towels.
WIFI – available through the site.
HEATING – internal and external heaters provided.
STORAGE – in the storage container you will find equipment to use with the kayaks, surfboards bodyboards and space to store your own equipment if needed.
SUSTAINABLE FACILITIES
Ty Cwch is a boathouse in Cwmtydu, on the Cardigan Heritage Coast, built from shipping containers. From the start we wanted it to use as little energy and as few new materials as possible, without being cold, cramped or expensive to stay in. This post sets out what we’ve done, what the numbers are, and where we still fall short.
Ty Cwch is built from reused shipping containers, clad local Larch and fitted out with upcycled furniture.
It uses 38.6 kWh per square metre per year, 33% below the CIBSE benchmark, and all our electricity comes from Good Energy on a 100% renewable tariff.
Twelve guests share one kitchen and living room, which uses far less energy than three separate cottages
We keep water use down, recycle what we can, and have a drying room so wet kit stays out of the Cabins.
There’s a 7kW EV charger on site, £50 off if you arrive electric, and the coast path and buses mean you can leave the car parked.
Our Green Tourism Gold award is an independent assessment we have to keep earning.
VISUAL JOURNEY
DISCOVER CWMTYDU
Boathouse accommodation, book one Cabin or the whole place
A quiet cove at the end of a narrow wooded lane. No crowds
Grey seals have their pups on the beach each autumn.
cliffs, woodland walks and quiet beaches, no car needed.
Wales Coast Path
On the doorstep
New Quay
4 miles
Cardigan
18 miles
Aberaeron
12 miles
Car parking available on site
The nearest station is Carmarthen
Cardiff Airport approximately 90 minutes drive
Affordable Adventure
Discover the natural beauty and wildlife of the Ceredigion Heritage Coast with activities for all interests
Launch your kayak or paddleboard directly from Cwmtydu beach, enjoy swimming in the secluded coves and quiet beaches, or explore fishing opportunities.
Explore circular walks on the Coast Path and inland between Cardigan and Aberaeron, with access to secluded beaches.
Spot seals on the beach, dolphins in the bay, sea-birds, wild horses, and rare butterflies. Go foraging on the beach or in the woods and feast when you get home to ty Cwch
Visit Llangrannog and New Quay or seaside towns like Cardigan and Aberaeron to experience Welsh culture and seaside village charm.
It’s all here, from classic seaside fish and chips to Pizza and fine dining. Gin and whisky distilleries, vineyards, Microbreweries, cheesemakers...
Castles, Llanachaeron, Internal Fire, Markets, Museams, Art galleries, Fayres, events…..
GUEST EXPERIENCES
Read reviews from guests who have enjoyed their stay at Tŷ Cwch Boathouse
“A wonderful place to stay in Cwmtydu. Great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and to come back and relax in a really flexible space. Perfect for large groups, kids and getting away from the crowds.
“We loved our stay here. Loads of space for everyone to spend time together. The local beach is a very short walk away. We’d definitely go again. Communication from the host has been great.”
Perfect for a large group with dogs. Fantastic facilities kept everyone comfortable even through torrential rain. Dolphin spotting in New Quay, children swimming with a seal in the bay, wood-fired pizzas from Llangrannog, and a host and neighbour who went above and beyond.
A quirky, brilliant mix of glamping and bunkhouse, made from upcycled shipping containers, minutes from a picturesque cove with spectacular sunsets. The communal spaces are outstanding, the coastal path is on the doorstep, and the whole place can be hired exclusively for twelve.
Chosen over Munich for a post-wedding celebration — and it delivered. A brilliantly kitted-out, unique space right beside Cwmtydu beach, with coastal paths from the door. Sunshine throughout sealed a stay the whole group loved, and every one of them would return.
A minute’s walk from a smugglers’ cove where seals swim alongside you. Brilliant for children, with a river beach, surf, bodyboards, kayak and life jackets all included. Warm, well-equipped and comfortable for three families, with New Quay, Aberaeron and Aberporth all within easy reach
Simply Owners
AFFORDABLE PRICING
Affordable accommodation with discounts for longer stays and small groups. Book your dates at Tŷ Cwch Boathouse.
Up to 4 Guests
Book a Cabin and share the ground floor living spaces
From £136 for 4 guests
Up to 12 Guests
Book the entire Boathouse for your group or family.
From £250 for 4 guests, plus £20 per additional guest, up to 12
5% offfor three nights, rising to 25% for 7 nights or longer
Linen provided, see prices when booking
BOOKING INFORMATION
Everything you need to know about booking and staying at Tŷ Cwch Boathouse in Cwmtydu
Perfect for families, walking groups, and friends. Accommodates up to 12 people in comfortable boathouse-style accommodation.
Direct beach access for kayaking, swimming, fishing, and exploring the secluded cove where the river meets the sea.
Take advantage of our length of stay discount (up to 25% off) and 10% early bird discount for advance bookings.
Located directly on the Welsh Coast Path with circular walks and access to secluded beaches and stunning coastal scenery.
Our Green Tourism Gold certification reflects our commitment to environmentally and socially responsible accommodation.
Excellent location for spotting seals and the largest population of bottlenose dolphins in Europe in Cardigan Bay.
