For directions to Manorafon our address is
Manorafon, Penbryn, Sarnau, SA44 6QH
For directions please click here: https://goo.gl/maps/fAS8U9dLr782
Approaching from the north: From Aberystwyth follow the A487 coast road towards Cardigan. Stay on this road, passing through Aberaeron and Synod Inn, then the smaller villages of Plwmp, Pentregat and Brynhoffnant. Shortly after you pass through Brynhoffnant, as you enter Sarnau, look outfor a crossroads with a converted church in front of you to the right. Turn right at this crossroads and follow this narrow road until you come to a junction with a signto Llangranog. Bear left at this junction, go past Maesglas Holiday Park and take the next right, signposted to Penbryn beach. Manorafon is the second entrance on the right along this road.
Approaching from the south: From Cardigan follow the A487 coast road towards Aberystwyth. Stay on this road passing through Penparc, Blaenporth and Tanygroes. Shortly after passing through Tanygroes you will see signposts to the left to Penbryn and Tresaith. Take this left turn and follow for approximately half a mile, then take the next right. Shortly after turning go straight over the crossroads (where you have right of way) and continue for about half a mile. Take the next left, signposted Penbryn beach. Manorafon is the second driveway on the right hand side.
There are no public bus services to Penbryn from the train stations.
Nearest Train Stations
From the South ~ Carmarthen (around 1 hour drive away)
From the North ~ Aberystwyth (around 1 hour drive away)
Please refer to the website www.nationalrail.co.uk for further in formation.
You will need to pre-book a taxi from the train station for your onward journey to fforest coast. Here are our recommendations:
JJ's Taxi 07961 702206
A2 Taxi 07795 802082
Pete's Cabs 07968 578978
Cardi Bach Coast Path Bus
Public transport is very limited in this part of the world, so the best way to get around is by car.
The 'Cardi Bach' operates a coastal path service from Penbryn (the bus stop is near St Michael's church), linking coastal villages along its route from Cardigan to New Quay.
Please click here for full details.
Taxis
JJ's Taxi 07961 702206
A2 Taxi 07795 802082
Pete's Cabs 07968 578978
Showers & toilets
Coast Dome 3 is allocated it's own, private shower & toilet facilities.
The Sunset Domes 1 & 2 have their own toilet plus outdoor sunken tub & shower.
Cabins and Ty Manorafon have their own bathrooms.
Sauna
When you arrive we will send you a text so that you can pre-book your sauna time slot/s
It is best to light it 30 minutes to warm up to temperature before you get in.
Please leave it clean and tidy for the next person coming in.
Recycling & Waste
Bins are located in the car park, please separate your recycling, glass, food waste and general waste.
Glass & recycle waste must be clean before being placed in the bins.
All bins will be clearly labelled, Thank you.
Around a week before your stay we will email your key safe code/accommodation details to you. If you haven’t received this email by the day before your arrival then please let us know.
7 days before your arrival we will email you a reminder of your booking details. Please take the time to open this and double-check that all of the information is still correct and that you have added all guests and dogs to your booking.
If you need to add guests, dogs or change any details please let us know immediately on info@coldatnight.co.uk.
On the morning of your stay we will send you a text message - if you need anything during your stay please reply to that text.
On the day of your arrival we will pre-authorise £100 on your payment card for each unit of accommodation to cover incidentals, loss or damage during your stay. This money is temporarily held by your card company and then released within 7 days. If you would like to use an alternative card then please email us in advance on info@coldatnight.co.uk
Your keys will be in a key safe located near the front door of each cabin, dome and Ty Manorafon.
Please park your car in the car-park once you have unloaded your car as the site is traffic free – this allows guests to roam safely on-site. Cars are NOT to be driven onto the Dome fields at ANY time.
Fforest Coast (Manorafon) is a self-catering site, so we won’t always have staff members on site. However, we will have emergency contact telephone numbers written on the stable building chalk board.
On the day of your arrival we will text you & you may respond to this text if you have any queries or issues during your stay & we will get back to you ASAP.
We are also available via telephone or email during office hours on 01239 800200 / 01239 800201 or lodge@coldatnight.co.uk / info@coldatnight.co.uk – Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays)
On departure:
Check-out is by no later than 10am.
At the end of your stay please strip and put all your bedding and towels in the bags provided.
This will help us limit staff contact and be hugely appreciated.
Please leave everything as you found it - clean and tidy with kitchen items washed and put away.
Please place your bin bags in the large bins located in the main car park.
**Before you leave please leave your keys in the door (or on the kitchen table for a Dome)
Once you are on site you agree to adhere by our Terms and Conditions. Please therefore ensure that you familiarise yourself with these prior to arrival.
Please park your car in the main car park. Cars are not to be driven on the dome fields at any time, but you may unload/re-pack your car from the nearest gravel track and then take your car back to the main car park once you're finished.
You may park your car outside of your accommodation.
We don't have EV charging on-site and guests are not permitted to use a standard socket to charge their vehicles as it invalidates our insurance.
The nearest EV chargers are in the National Trust Penbryn Beach car park with Zero Carbon World
The stable used to house horses, but is now the communal, outdoor relaxing area. Outside is a decked area with tables & seating where you can sit & watch the kids playing in the field, or just relax with a book & enjoy the views.
- there is an intermittent Wi-Fi signal so won’t guarantee internet connection.
Care must be taken at all times around the campfire. We like fires and wood smoke at fforest, but please remember you are responsible for your own safety and that of your children (and pets) and use the fire pit entirely at your own risk. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult around the fire pit. Please do not light fires or use barbecues other than in the designated areas. Children and pets to be kept a safe distance away please. You will need to provide your own wood for this.
Ty Manorafon:
Bedding and towels are provided.
Cabins:
Bedding and towels are provided..
All Domes:
Bedding and towels are provided for the king size bed in the dome. For the futon camp beds please bring along sleeping bags/bedding, pillows & towels.
Bedding & towels for the Dome futon beds (if required).
We don’t have cots, high chairs or any baby equipment so please bring along your own if required
Warm clothes – including jumpers for nights around the camp fire
A torch for getting to & from accommodation a night
Wellies or shoes you don’t mind getting a bit muddy
Waterproofs
Old trainers and shorts for swimming, running or other similar activities
Non-detergent toiletries e.g. Faith in Nature
Sun hat / woolly hat
Sunscreen & sunglasses for those beautifully sunny West Wales days.
King size bed & mattress and 2 futon camp beds.
King bed bedding included.
2 x hand and 2 x bath towels provided.
Please bring your own bedding and towels for the futon camp beds if required.
Domes have USB charging sockets for phones
Welsh woollen blankets.
Wood burning stoves with wood provided (once your stock has run out you will need to provide your own)
Outdoor dining table and seating
Gas stove - 2 rings
Cookware kit (kettle, cooking pots, frying pan, wooden spoons, colander, chopping board, tongs, etc.)
Tableware (enamel plates, bowls, cups, grater, peeler, cork screw etc.)
Cutlery
Whistling hob kettle with tea, coffee & sugar,
Cafetiere and tea pot.
Small fridge & Cool box with replaceable cool packs ~ we have ice packs on-site located on the stable deck.
Barbecue - please bring along your own charcoal
Outdoor sink with cold running water
We provide handsoap, washing-up liquid, tea towels, cloths & a sponge.
We will allocate you your own private shower and toilet facilities a walk away in the shower block.
We provide shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the shower facilities.
En-suite toilet
Outdoor sunken bath tub and shower
King size bed & mattress and 2 futon camp beds.
King bed bedding included.
2 x hand and 2 x bath towels provided.
Please bring your own bedding and towels for the futon camp beds if required.
Domes have USB charging sockets for phones. There are power sockets in the kitchen.
Welsh woollen blankets.
Wood burning stoves with wood provided (once your stock has run out you will need to provide your own)
Indoor shac kitchen with dining table and stove.
Kitchen sink with running water
Gas stove - 2 rings
Cookware kit (kettle, cooking pots, frying pan, wooden spoons, colander, chopping board, tongs, etc.)
Tableware (enamel plates, bowls, cups, grater, peeler, cork screw etc.)
Cutlery
Whistling hob kettle with tea, coffee & sugar,
Cafetiere and tea pot.
Undercounter fridge
Barbecue - please bring along your own charcoal
Outdoor seating area
We provide handsoap, washing-up liquid, tea towels, cloths & a sponge.
We provide shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the shower.
2 bedroom cabins for 4 people
Anchorage, Dolphin & Whale: 1 double & 1 twin bedroom
3 bedroom cabins for 6 people
Falcon & Owl's Nest: 1 double, 1 twin & 1 twin/king bedroom
Facilities
Private shower room & toilet
All bedding provided.
1 x hand and 1 x bath towel per person provided.
Please bring your own beach towels.
Open plan living, kitchen & dining room
Power sockets
Welsh woollen blankets
4 ring hob with single oven & grill
Undercounter fridge with small freezer compartment
Cookware kit (kettle, cooking pots, frying pan, wooden spoons, colander, chopping board, tongs, etc.)
Tableware ( plates, bowls, cups, mugs )
Cutlery
Kettle with tea, coffee & sugar provided
Toaster
Cafetiere and tea pot.
We provide hand soap, washing-up liquid, tea towels, cloths & a sponge.
We provide shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the bathrooms.
Covered outdoor decking area with seating
Barbecue - please bring along your own charcoal.
Bedrooms
All bedding provided.
3 double bedrooms (one is en-suite) upstairs
1 twin/king bedroom downstairs.
Bathrooms - both upstairs
1 shower room & toilet
1 en-suite shower room & toilet
1 x hand and 1 x bath towel per person provided.
We provide shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the bathrooms.
Kitchen
American style fridge freezer
4 ring hob and single oven & grill
Cookware kit (kettle, cooking pots, frying pan, wooden spoons, colander, chopping board, tongs, etc.)
Tableware ( plates, bowls, cups, mugs )
Cutlery
Kettle with tea, coffee & sugar provided
Toaster
Cafetiere and tea pot.
Washing machine & tumble drier
We provide hand soap, washing-up liquid, tea towels, cloths & a sponge.
Dining Room
Wood burning oven with first basket of logs provided (Once your stock has run out you will need to supply your own)
Farmhouse dining table & chairs
Living room
Wood burner with first basket of logs provided (Once your stock has run out you will need to supply your own)
Smart TV (requires WiFi, so doesn't have all of the standard tv channels)
Conservatory overlooking the garden
Outside
Private parking at the front of the house
Barbecue - please bring along your own charcoal.
Outdoor seating & private garden