Morlan

The West Wales coastline offers a rich and diverse landscape of golden sandy beaches, overlooked by towering cliffs interspersed with secluded coves and rock pools. The meandering coastal paths allow you to appreciate the natural beauty and wildlife and open up the spectacular views across Cardigan Bay with the Snowdonia Mountains topping the horizon. No matter what time of year, the scenes will feast your eyes.

Grey seals and the Cardigan Bay resident dolphins can often be seen from the beaches of Aberporth which are just a short stroll from the hotel. Within a short distance by car is the award-winning Mwnt beach managed by the National Trust where you can climb the beacon on the north side and soak up one of the best views over the bay.

You are never at a loss of what to do and see in West Wales. If you feel that exertion is the name for the day, drive out to the Preseli hills and climb to the top and see 50 miles in each direction on a clear day. Take a tour of the potteries, traditional woolen and flour mills plus the local craft shops.

West Wales has an abundance of local food specialties and the fresh seafood has a taste of its own. During the season, many of the restaurants add the local meats and fish to their menus. Try tasting a grilled wild sea trout topped with almonds and lemon caught from the River Teifi. Or if you enjoy a roast, taste the succulent Welsh lamb.

Take a short trip to Cenarth Falls to see the salmon leaping up the River Teifi. No, the Falls are not that high, but that allows the salmon and sea trout to jump the cascading waters and continue upstream to spawn. And if the waters draw you, why not try fishing for salmon and sea trout (sewin) on that very river with the Teifi Trout Association who offer day, weekly and season tickets.

Explore the historic castles and relics from the past that abound in West Wales. Or ride the steam railways at Henllan, Carmarthen and Aberystwyth that twist and turn through the valleys.

The Welsh name for Cardigan is Aberteifi which relates to the mouth of the River Teif and its estuary. Soon to have its castle restored, Cardigan Town is being renovated in the style of yesteryear and offers a variety of small arcades displaying local craft items. With its own theatre, why not see what is on the programme and relax in the comfort of a theatre seat for the evening.

Some local beaches: Tresaith A bit short on car parking but well worth the walk down from the top car park. Tresaith is a favourite haunt of the watersport activity enthusiasts and is ideal for wind and body surfing and the sailing dingy. The two beaches are separated by rocks with the second beach showered by a waterfall that spills off the top of the cliff.	Penbryn Park in the cafe car park and stroll down to the beach through the woodland walk to find the glorious golden sands of Penbryn. The beach is unspoilt and is never crowded and is the ideal place to laze away a day.
Llangrannog A coastal village tucked into a wooded valley with the Ship Inn almost on the edge of the sea. The beach is sheltered by the rocky cliffs that are topped by cliff walks that leads to the Ynys Lochtyn National Trust Headland, offering views over Cardigan Bay over to the distant Snowdonian Mountains.	Cwmtudu It's worth taking the trouble to find this spot which is a favorite with the 'locals' The children will enjoy the rock pools when the tide is out and may surprise you with a real live crab.
New Quay A favorite with holiday makers that visit year after year. Enjoy the quaint shops and galleries and take a stroll to the end of the stone quay. The beaches are sheltered and provide the ideal outing for the family that wish to enjoy the 'bucket and spade day'	Aberaeron An unusual town with its many brightly painted Regency houses and shops together with a stone walled harbour. If your an artist that wishes to capture the mood of Wales, there can be no better place to set your easel down.
Moylgrove If you want to see the whites of seals eyes, drive down from the village to Ceibwr and witness them diving and fishing at close quarters. Don't forget the camera.