Dolau Farmhouse | Lampeter | Llanwnnen | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.9★

16 Guests
8 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

66 Customer Review(s)

Fiona
October 2024

“We had the best week at Dolau.”

Plenty big enough for the eleven of us aged 2 to 68. The pictures of the property on the website do not do it justice. It was very comfortable, warm and fully stocked crockery, cutlery etc and everything worked. The games room and yard with play equipment was spot on for our grandchildren aged 2 to 10 and gave them all something to do. The house was so spacious - you could if you wanted get some piece and quiet! John was so welcoming on our arrival and popped in to ensure everything was ok. ...

Plenty big enough for the eleven of us aged 2 to 68. The pictures of the property on the website do not do it justice. It was very comfortable, warm and fully stocked crockery, cutlery etc and everything worked. The games room and yard with play equipment was spot on for our grandchildren aged 2 to 10 and gave them all something to do. The house was so spacious - you could if you wanted get some piece and quiet! John was so welcoming on our arrival and popped in to ensure everything was ok. His mission was to make sure we were all happy and bringing an old electric car for the little ones and giving the big ones a ride on the quad bike herding the sheep was just the icing on the cake for them. Naomi was very helpful pre arrival letting us know when the house was ready. The family are obviously very proud of their farmhouse and this comes across not just in the standard of the property but their interactions with us as well. Would definitely visit again.

- Fiona, October 2024
Tracy August 2024

“We are a family of 15 ranging from 1 to 50 and regularly book large properties so we can all spend time together.”

Dolau was one of the best it was clean and comfortable with lots of extra touches, toilet roll, hand soap, washing up bits, tea, coffee etc. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need. The table and lounge sat everyone something which can be lacking in some properties meaning we can’t all sit together. The games room was a hit with everyone from pool tournaments to games of badminton everything was there. Most places to visit are around an hours drive but the host John and his family provided us with lots of info before and during our stay so we could plan days out. There is a local pool 5 mins down the road which the children enjoyed. The house is so peaceful none of us wanted to leave and I am sure we will return in the future. Thankyou John for a lovely week.

- Tracy, August 2024

Thank you for your feedback. So pleased you all enjoyed your stay at Dolau and hopefully we shall meet again one day. John Property Owner
Tia August 2024

“As a large group of adults and children, we had a delightful stay in a lovely property with the best supplied kitchen I've ever seen in a holiday accommodation!”

The owners were friendly and helpful, and the local area is absolutely lovely. A fabulous property with tons to recommend it and plenty of history.

- Tia, August 2024

So pleased you all enjoyed yourselves. Thankyou for your feedback. John. Property Owner
Glenda August 2024

“Fantastic accommodation for family get together with lots of extra facilities for every age group.”

The owners have definitely gone the extra mile to make it an amazing experience.

- Glenda, August 2024

So pleased all went well for you at Dolau Farmhouse and thank you for your feedback. John Property Owner
Rosie August 2024

“A beautiful house in an equally beautiful setting in easy reach of wonderful beaches and other places of interest.”

The accommodation was cosy yet spacious and very well equipped, the games room was a big hit with everyone in our group of fourteen. We highly recommend this property and would happily return for another stay. Our thanks to John and his family for the warm welcome and additional information sent prior to our stay.

- Rosie, August 2024

So pleased you all enjoyed your stay at Dolau Farmhouse and thank for your feedback Property Owner
Susan July 2024

“Wonderful property for a large family holiday.”

There were 11 of us and there was plenty of room for everyone. Everything we needed and more . Fabulous grounds the children loved playing in. Great games room with loads of other things in as well. We thoroughly enjoyed and hopefully will return in the future. John was so welcoming and very helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Loved it.

- Susan, July 2024

So pleased you all enjoyed yourselves at Dolau Farmhouse and thanks for your feedback. John Property Owner
Ian May 2024

“We had four generations,from 18 months to 92 years old,staying.”

The space and rooms allowed everyone to be together or be desperate whenever. The games room was great for family fun whilst the versatility of the bedrooms suited all our needs.

- Ian, May 2024

So pleased you all enjoyed yourselves and found Dolau Farmhouse satisfied all your needs.Thanks for your feedback. John. Property Owner
Annette May 2024

“Fabulous property.”

Everything you could need and more. Beds are super comfy. Large dining table for everyone to sit around. Catered for two year old with cot and high chair. John even provided a sit in car for the little one. Would highly recommend

- Annette, May 2024

So pleased you all enjoyed yourselves and found Dolau Farmhouse satisfied all your needs. John Property Owner
Michael May 2024

“Fabulous house, plenty of space and the games room proved very popular with our party of 14.”

- Michael, May 2024

So pleased you all enjoyed yourselves and found Dolau Farmhouse satisfied all your needs. John Property Owner
Susan March 2024

“Lovely property.”

Clean, comfortable and well equipped. Owners were very welcoming. All the little niggles which are annoying were covered. Plenty of tea pots, extra crockery, hooks on doors and good supply of toilet paper. Also good off road parking.

- Susan, March 2024

Thankyou Susan for your excellent feedback-so good to know that you were pleased with the house and you enjoyed your visit. Regards John Property Owner
Saleeha August 2023

“Photos do no justice to this absolutely beautiful house and grounds.”

Dolau Farmhouse has something for everyone! The house is very well equipped, from the the kitchen utensils to the games room (complete with an arcade machine),to Netflix, Disney and Prime on the TV! Special thanks John, who would made us feel at home and went out of his way to help make and outdoor firewood stove for our large crowd! We particularly enjoyed spending time outside playing family games of cricket, football & tennis, as well enjoying BBQ days and stargazing at night, all within the comfort of the grounds of Dolau. Even though we had a lot of sight seeing planned for the week, the group rarely felt like leaving the farmhouse, so we spent most of our time at home and it was perfect. Will definitely be returning!

- Saleeha, August 2023
Sarah July 2023

“On the whole we had a really lovely stay at the farmhouse, the location is beautiful.”

The house is spacious and has everything you need, the owners are very welcoming and accomodating - greeting in person on arrival, sending lots of information through via email prior to the stay and were also available via phone to answer any questions in the lead up to the stay. Facilities wise the 2 bins available are not enough for a week for a large group and we found the instructions regarding the waste a little confusing. The one thing I didn't feel was made clear enough was that the working farm aspect of the property includes a daily visit (sometimes two) from the owner; including one the night before we were due to leave checking that we were all packed and ready. Whilst this wasn't an issue for some of our party, it would personally put me off booking again.

- Sarah, July 2023
Liesl June 2023

“The farmhouse was lovely, beautiful big old house.”

Exceptionally clean and brilliantly well equipped with everything you could possibly need for a large family holiday. The low ceiling into the kitchen caused a bit of an issue with 2 of my sons, who are 6 foot! But apart from them banging their heads a few times, it was perfect. Plenty of room for the 3 grandchildren to let of stream. John was wonderful, even let my 3 year old Grandson experience a Quad ride, loving life, sitting with his uncle! In fact all the men in the party had a go on it! The grandchildren especially loved seeing the sheep from the garden. We all had a lovely time, weather a bit it and miss but that was the only issue. Beautiful setting, beautiful house.

- Liesl, June 2023

Thanks for your feedback and we are sure you have many happy memories of your stay at Dolau. John Property Owner
Annette May 2023

“We had a fabulous stay at Dolau Farmhouse.”

Everything was perfect. The farmhouse was spotless with lovely bedding. We loved sitting on the patio in the sun The table was big enough for us all to sit around. Everyone loves the games room. We couldn't fault anything. Even the weather was kind to us. Many thanks to John and Naomi.

- Annette, May 2023

so pleased you enjoyed yourselves at Dolau. John Property Owner
Daniel May 2023

“Well where can I begin?”

It was amazingly superb, spotlessly clean, with absolutely everything you need, dolau farm was definitely home from home and much more. It's set in such beautiful surroundings with amazing walks and lampeter a ten minute drive away or if you fancy a nice stroll there is a little cost cutter and garage not far from the driveway, and what a gentleman John is, we thoroughly enjoyed his history lesson of dolau farm and he was so kind to the youngest of our group taking them on his quad bike and tractor which made our birthday boys birthday more special, we only have one critique and that is you could do with a second freezer as we felt that the one in situ wasn't sufficient enough, we have booked for next year already- we think we have found our yearly family holiday, thank you so so much John, olive, John & Naomi we look forward to returning.

- Daniel, May 2023

Thank you Daniel for your superb feedback and so good to know that your holiday at Dolau was so satisfying for you all in so many different ways. We will look forward to meeting you all again next year. John Property Owner
Martina April 2023

“We had a marvellous family holiday celebrating our Golden Wedding.”

Our grandchildren (and the grown-up boys!) loved the games room and being taken for a ride on John's quad bike. John was so friendly and helpful and concerned to make our stay the best possible. The house was very comfortable and easily accommodated all thirteen of us, from 5-82.

- Martina, April 2023

Hello Martina- many thanks for your feedback- so pleased you had a great holiday and celebrations at Dolau . Regards, John Property Owner
Matthew February 2023

“A fantastic, spacious house.”

The games room was brilliant!

- Matthew, February 2023

Thank you Matthew for your response-so pleased with your comments. Regards. John Property Owner
Kim December 2022

“All I can say is wow.”

We had christmas 2022 at this wonderful house and it was amazing. Decorated throughout, the rooms were adequate and warm. Everything you could need to cook for 16 people was provided. The bedrooms were comfortable and you had constant warmth in every room. The games room was good for both adults and children. John the owner was lovely checking we were all ok. A really magical Christmas was had by us all in the stunning location of Dolau house. Thank you to our hosts the little touches meant a lot Kim and family

- Kim, December 2022

Thank you Kim for your wonderful comments. It is good to know that your Christmas at Dolau Farmhouse has been very satisfying for all of you and no doubt you will have fond memories of your visit for many years to come. John Property Owner
Pauline November 2022

“Lovely farmhouse plenty room for our extended family and enough to occupy all age groups from 3 to 69.”

Very warm welcome from John who gave us plenty of useful information. Must have enjoyed as we have already booked it again for the summer.

- Pauline, November 2022

Thank you Pauline for your positive comments and we look forward to giving you a warm welcome again when you return again next summer. John Property Owner
Marie October 2022

“Absolutely fantastic half term week spent with 3 generations of family at Dolau Farmhouse.”

A big comfortable well equipped home which had everything from extra blankets to all the pots, pans and gravy boats needed for a big family roast dinner. The older children made great use of the games room whilst the younger ones had plenty of space to run about. Thank you to the friendly and welcoming hosts, Dolau certainly felt like a home from home. We will absolutely be back!

- Marie, October 2022

Thank you Marie for your wonderful comments and hopefully you will return again for another fantastic holiday. John Property Owner
Mary September 2022

“The property was exactly as we had asked for.”

Plenty of room with good facilities and cleanliness was excellent. The owner was on hand to make sure that if we had any questions he could help us he was very friendly and provide one of our party with loads of information about cycling routes and the rest of us with good advise about eating places and places to go to.

- Mary, September 2022

Thank you Mary for your amazing comments. So good to know that you and your family enjoyed your holiday at Dolau. Much appreciated - John Property Owner
Rosalind August 2022

“A wonderful holiday had by all 3 generations!”

The house was as we hoped - plenty of room, well equipped, close to many places to visit. The owners called in to check all was OK and suggested various places to visit - they couldn't have done more for us. Plenty of things to do for 11 of us. Hopefully we will return for another holiday in the not too distant future.

- Rosalind, August 2022

Thankyou Rosalind for your wonderful comments. So good to know that you enjoyed your holiday at Dolau . Much appreciated - John Property Owner
Susan July 2022

“This is the second time that we have stayed at Dolau Farmhouse.”

We enjoyed it the first time, but it was even better the second time around. The owners sent us helpful suggestions for days out before we arrived and the games room at the property had been much improved and provided fun for all the family (ages 4 to 73). If you haven't been before, I highly recommend that you try it, as you won't be disappointed. '

- Susan, July 2022

Thankyou Susan for your wonderful comments . So good to know you enjoyed your holiday at Dolau. Much appreciated - John Property Owner
Amanda July 2022

“A lovely spacious property in a beautiful setting.”

With only the sheep as neighbours. Games room & outside courtyard for basketball & football we enjoyed every day. The property was equipped everything we needed. It was great to have a dining table to seat us all! John our host was very welcoming. Some of our party enjoyed some quad biking with him. Thanks so much John! We would love to return. So many more lovely beaches to visit.

- Amanda, July 2022

Thankyou Amanda for your wonderful comments. So good to know that you enjoyed your holiday at Dolau. Much appreciated- John. Property Owner
Jacqueline July 2022

“Would definitely recommend this wonderful place for a multi generational get together, there is something for everyone.”

There are plenty of facilities to enjoy activities together and lots of places to have a quiet moment to yourself. John, your host, is an absolute joy, he is a font of local knowledge and his weather forecasts are so reliable. We have holidayed at Dolau for the last two years and will hopefully make it our annual destination.

- Jacqueline, July 2022

Thankyou Jacqueline for your wonderful comments. So good to know that you enjoyed your holiday at Dolau . Much appreciated - John Property Owner
Sue May 2022

“Fantastic house which is extremely comfortable and clean and very well equipped.”

Great games room with plenty to allow children to play inside and out. Hosts were very helpful and attentive . Would definitely recommend for a great family holiday.

- Sue, May 2022

Thankyou Susan for your amazing comments and to know that you enjoyed your holiday at Dolau. Much appreciated- John Property Owner
Adam May 2022

“This Cottage, WoW.”

Second time we as a group have stayed here. (North East Rhinos Motorcycle Club). Once again it’s just been amazing, the most well equipped accommodation anyone could ask for. Great location, amazing building, great and welcoming atmosphere. Love the history of the place and all it stands for. Our stay was amazing and can guarantee we be back again, and again.

- Adam, May 2022

Thankyou Adam for your for your feedback- we will always keep a welcome in the hillsides for you and your friends. John Property Owner
David May 2022

“Have been renting holiday properties for many years and this was the most helpful owners we have encountered, really enhanced our holiday experience.”

Property was spotlessly clean and well equipped, we made good use of the games room. Overall first class.

- David, May 2022

Thank you David -your response is much appreciated. Property Owner
Sophie April 2022

“A very comfortable stay in a lovely location for Welsh castles, countryside and coast.”

A great size house for the number of people we had, with everything we could have needed, including ample outside space and a games room. The property was well-maintained with modern amenities without losing the character of the building. The facilities - and water pressure - were great and everything was very clean on arrival. The owners were great and couldn't do enough for us. Thank you for making us feel so welcome.

- Sophie, April 2022
Shabeena March 2022

“John was a brilliant host.”

This was our first family getaway since covid and we had a lovely weekend. The grounds were beautifully kept. The house was lovely and cosy, beds were comfortable and everything you would need available. The kids even got to see some lambs that were born the night before! Highly recommend!!!

- Shabeena, March 2022
Michael February 2022

“2 Grandparents, 7 parents, 2 children and 3 toddlers.”

All together for the first time due to circumstances, and the farmhouse was the ideal layout for us. The focal point was certainly having a large table we could all sit around, not forgetting the great games room that will get more use as the children get older, although playing Pac-Man was wonderful retro memory. The children were even invited by John the owner to go and see some sheep. Would we return? In the blink of an eye, the whole place is a credit to all who look after this hidden gem. Thank you for a great time.

- Michael, February 2022
Jeanette December 2021

“Really feel we should keep this gem to ourselves but that would be selfish.”

Outstanding for family get togethers, so warm and homely and well equipped. Thank you. X

- Jeanette, December 2021
Karen December 2021

“Beautiful property we loved it and will definitely be going back.”

John was lovely and very helpful. It was immaculate and had everything you need for a fab stay

- Karen, December 2021

Thank you for taking the time to write such lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back one day. Property Owner
Christine September 2021

“This holiday home is beautiful.”

We were a family group of three generations and it suited all of us perfectly as there was loads of space. The games room was great for the younger ones and there were plenty of areas to quietly relax in too. The two large tables, one inside and one outside, were ideal for all of us to be together for both eating and games. The house is immaculate and the garden is also lovely. The owners are great and always ready to help with anything you need.

- Christine, September 2021
Paul September 2021

“Really nice property, in a very relaxing location, but close enough to plenty of places to visit.”

We were very lucky with the weather, so spent quite a lot of time outside. Excellent facilities in and outside. We were 3 generations, all meeting up for the first time in over 18 months for a special occasion, and everyone enjoyed our time here.

- Paul, September 2021
David September 2021

“Excellent hosts - attentive but not intrusive.”

House is much better than the photographs and the games room was a hit with our younger members. All our party of 9 enjoyed their stay at Dolau Farmhouse.

- David, September 2021
Brian August 2021

“What a great place!”

It was the cleanest place we've ever stayed. Peaceful location, lovely setting. Family group holiday age range 8 to 70 and everyone enjoyed themselves. Especially the games room. The owner/host was helpful and friendly. We would love to visit again.

- Brian, August 2021
Mark August 2021

“I have to say that this was the best holiday home we have ever stayed in.”

It was so comfortable and well equipped and the addition of a games room was well received. Our group ranged from 67 to 3 years of age and all enjoyed the games room at some point during our stay. We would definitely stay here again.

- Mark, August 2021
Wendy August 2021

“From the start the directions Naomi gave us were spot on.”

The farmhouse itself is fabulous, well appointed and comfortable, with everything you need to enjoy your stay and very clean. The games room is excellent and kept our boys entertained. John was lovely and full of information and the family even gave our dad a birthday card, which we celebrated while we were there. Lampeter is well located for the surrounding beaches and the Black Lion is a great restaurant in the town. We would definitely recommend this property for your holiday, it’s a great base to make happy family memories.

- Wendy, August 2021
Firas June 2021

“The farm house was extremely well prepared for the holiday with extra attention to every detail that made the experience outstanding.”

Our hosts were very helpful and always made sure we have everything we need from the details on how to use certain games to their fantastic recommendations. They have put up with us asking lots about local support and helped us get our car checked by local garage. Overall, the well maintained farm house with extra spaces inside and outside with extremely friendly and helpful hosts made our holiday. I am very sure we will come back soon and probably make it a regular annual holiday for the family. Thanks John, Olive, John & Naomi

- Firas, June 2021
Neil June 2021

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dolau Farmhouse which was immaculately clean and well equipped.”

The owners were particularly helpful, many thanks to Naomi for the long list of local attractions and to John for all the history lessons plus introducing us and our two grandchildren to the sheep shearers. The location is ideal for families and for visiting the easily accessible beaches.

- Neil, June 2021
Makenna September 2020

“The house itself is a wonderful place to stay, and is furnished in the most sociable way, with massive tables for us all to gather round, a games room to host us all, and enough space to shut a door and get some peace too if it's needed!”

Above all, we felt incredibly welcomed by everyone- we were very aware that if we needed anything we merely had to ask. I would not hesitate to come back and stay again and will recommend time and time again to anyone who will listen! (Also, make sure you get out one evening to see the stars- it's a perfect place for a gin and a stargaze!) Thank you for your hospitality! x

- Makenna, September 2020
Samantha August 2020

“This house was beautiful.”

We arrived a little early, but could see the ladies were still cleaning the house. I am sure this is a massive undertaking. The house was spotless when we got inside, and it was perfect for our needs. There were 8 adults and 4 children, and it catered for all needs. The space outside is amazing, including the games room which helped occupy the children. Ideal location for a big family get together

- Samantha, August 2020
Ffion July 2020

“We had an absolutely brilliant time in Dolau.”

Both Naomi and John were extremely helpful and we felt very safe and well looked after there. The house has absolutely everything you would need and was spotlessly clean. Highlights were definitely the large kitchen and outside table so we could enjoy family meals together, the games room, comfy beds and large front garden. Diolch eto am wyliau hyfryd.

- Ffion, July 2020
Emma July 2020

“The farm house was even nicer than it looked in the photographs on the internet.”

Plenty of outdoor seating and a large area for the younger ones to play football or basketball. It was very in a quiet setting and the games room with the pool tabletable tabletennis table etc.., was a definite plus especially on the one morning that we had rain. The owners were very friendly and very helpful.

- Emma, July 2020
Sandra December 2019

“We booked this house to hold our families New Year celebration.”

The kitchen was the first room we saw and the amazing table that seated all 14 of us, this certainty became the hub of the house. We had 4 young children in the group and they loved all the rooms to explore, they also enjoyed playing outside. The owners of this house could do no more to make our stay any more enjoyable. We cooked every night and there was every piece of equipment you could think of. The whole house was spotlessly clean and very very comfortable. The surrounding area is beautiful, we went to New Quay on New Year's eve, the children loved the sandy beach and also the chip butties. We all loved this house and would recommend it wholeheartedly. Thank you so much.

- Sandra, December 2019
Gary November 2019

“What a wonderful property.”

We're a group of friends who enjoy a reunion get-together twice a year. Over the past fourteen years we've tried lots of different locations (and price ranges) and I'm delighted to report that Dolau Farmhouse was our most enjoyable stay so far. Comfortable, attractive bedrooms, a great kitchen and dining area, plus lots of nooks and cranies for chilling out. John and family couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful, with excellent communication before the holiday and during our stay. Lampeter is a charming town and there's a great choice of scenery on the doorstep for walking and exploring. We will definitiely be back and I'd recommend the property most highly.

- Gary, November 2019
Robert August 2019

“We were a party of 14 including 6 young children.”

Good location with lots of different types of activities within an hour's drive.The annex worked well as additional accommodation. The huge dining table is great for so many people but the kitchen is divided by a short corridor with a very low ceiling which made cooking inconvenient and hard work That said we couldn't think of a better arrangement. The house has many low beams & doorways - characterful but so many sore heads! The outside yard is great for the children to cycle safely. The owners were very welcoming and friendly.

- Robert, August 2019
Janette August 2019

“This was a beautiful holiday home.”

The information on finding the property was brilliant quite the best we have ever received. The owners were very helpful in providing information on local attractions to visit during our stay. A delicious chocolate cake, a huge bottle of milk together with coffee and tea was a welcome find at the end of our long journeys. We loved the dining table which enabled us to gather at the end of the day for our shared family meal. (party included 8 adults, 4 children and 1 toddler. There was loads of fridge and freezer space a good size washer and tumble dryer and a well worked dishwasher. There was also plenty of mugs, glasses, plates and cutlery so we never ran out. The children made good use of the yard which was the size of a small school playground. At the front was a beautifully kept lawned garden. Our 13 guests arrived in 4 cars and there was plenty of parking space for each of our vehicles. There was plenty of comfortable seating in the sitting room where the adults could flop at the end of a busy day. A lovely high chair and cot were available for our youngest member and we were all able to tumble into comfortable beds for a good nights rest. John, the owner, popped in to make sure we were all ok and there was nothing that we needed, also on hand with information for local attractions. All in all this was a superb holiday venue. We have stayed at various Sykes holiday cottages and have not always been in agreement with their grading finding a huge difference between the quality of one 5* property and another. With this property, however we totally agree with its rating. Well deserved and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to another large group in search of such accommodation. Well done Dolau House and al of you who worked so hard to make it the lovely place that it is.

- Janette, August 2019
Rhonda June 2019

“We went as a party of 12 including 5 children and we all had a wonderful time.”

The house and grounds is equipped for all ages , plenty of games to keep everyone happy. It's very roomy and even with 5 young children running around we were never under each other's feet . John came to see us shortly after arriving to explain how everything works and answered any questions . Would highly recommend and will definately return .

- Rhonda, June 2019
Michael May 2019

“We booked this house as I'm part of a motorcycle touring club and as such sometimes find a stigma still attached to motorcycles.”

I have to say John the owner was more than helpful on our visit to Wales to the point he even allowed to use his power washer to keep the bikes clean. I certainly would recommend the house for its comfort plus John and his family for the welcome shown to all fourteen of us.

- Michael, May 2019
Olwen March 2019

“As a group of 12 celebrating a family birthday the accommodation was perfect for us!”

Thanks to the owners for the friendly welcome and the special birthday surprises. It’s a beautiful house, lovely and clean and cosy and with all the facilities and equipment we needed for cooking and relaxing.

- Olwen, March 2019
Christine March 2019

“Ideal accomodation for large family get togethers.”

Peaceful location for using as a base for exploring Ceredigion and further afield. Dolau farmhouse lived up to our expections and more!

- Christine, March 2019
Paul February 2019

“The owners were so generous in providing a cake, card and balloon for Yvonne's 70th birthday celebrations.”

The accommodation is very clean, spacious and very well equipped. It was perfect for our big family get-together (14 of us from aged 70 down to 2 months!). Would have no reservations about coming back for another family celebration.

- Paul, February 2019
Dorothy October 2018

“Three generations (11 people) came together for a special week to celebrate a couple of birthdays and share some time together.”

Dolau with 2 lounges, 2 kitchens gave us ample food preparation and relaxation space. The beds and bedrooms were comfortable and clean and the kitchen was well equipped. The large dinning area seats 12 easily and is an asset in the large farmhouse kitchen, we all fell in love with its generous dimensions. There is a lot of outside space both grass and tarmac for the children to run and play ball games in between outings. On our day of arrival our journey was diverted due to a motorcycle accident, I had a Tesco delivery booked and it contained most of what we needed to feed the family. When I phoned the owners they drove the 2 miles from Lampeter to the house to wait for the delivery and then put the food in the fridge and cupboard. This was above and beyond the care and attention that a renter can hope for from a property owner. Thank you so much. thank you also for the welcome package that awaited us when we finally arrived. The Edwards family

- Dorothy, October 2018
Elizabeth September 2018

“Thank you John for the barrel of farm scrumpy!”

We had a great time with it. The kids really enjoyed trundling around the spacious courtyard on their ride-ons and the games room was a great bonus given that the weather was pretty wet. We would recommend the mountain roads past the reservoir for a spectacular drive.

- Elizabeth, September 2018
C August 2018

“Well, where do I start.”

.The hosts were amazing and couldn’t have been more accommodating! They were very welcoming, with a lovely card and cake. Everything was fresh and clean, and there were even many comments about the beautiful flowers on the dining room table! Little touches really do make a difference! There is so much I could say about our experience so I will bullet point to save the waffle: * Naomi spent time sending us a list of recommended places to go before we arrived - this was useful * great spacious rooms * great shower on 1st floor * great kitchen appliances, enough cutlery and crockery - even the knives were sharp!! * dining room table fitted 12 adults and 7 children! * great outdoor space - bikes were used a lot!! So much more to say.. a real gem! Local to a lovely town and great place for a local walk - which was suitable for all ages and abilities! We had a great week, thanks to all at Dolau - Naomi, John, Olive and the amazing team who are there on the Saturday to turn everything around for the next lot of residents! Just some feedback to Sykes: I rated accuracy of listings the highest, however Sykes cottage do need to update their website as they reference more rooms than there is - this led us and the host confused. We had to request the 2 single beds in one room to be zipped up to make a double (as we thought we had enough doubles with a spare room to be singles), however we were a double bed short. Although, the hosts were straight on it and back around rejigging the furniture! They could not have been more accommodating! Oh and I nearly forgot to mention.. one of the little ones left a beloved toy behind, Naomi was straight on it and sent it back to the rightful owner. Certainly made a little one happy! Thank you!!

- C, August 2018
Pat August 2018

“A lovely farmhouse, very well provisioned with all you will need, including a games room!”

- Pat, August 2018
Susan August 2018

“We extremely impressed with the property, and couldn't fault it at all.”

The owners were very friendly and told us the best places to visit. We'd definitely stay there again.

- Susan, August 2018
Marion July 2018

“Dolau Farmhouse was perfect in every respect.”

High quality bathrooms, linen and soft furnishings. A lovely touch was the fab chocolate cake and beautiful flowers. Outdoor space was ideal for our annual extended family gatherings with barbecue, hard surface for tennis etc and gardens that lent themselves to games. Peaceful location but still accessible to towns and beaches. John - what a star ! He could not have been more helpful and informative. Altogether a great week .

- Marion, July 2018
Philip May 2018

“The farm house was perfect for our family holiday.”

Big enough for everyone to have space but also to be together. The kitchen dining table is lovely big enough for everyone to sit down for meals together, Dolau house is a fantastic house for family get together's. The owner of the property John checked on us regularly and gave us driving instructions to Pembury park which was a wonderful day out for all at a beautiful beach. Anything we needed was there the next day, Dolau House was clean well equipped and a delight to stay in, the games room was a big hit with everyone and with wonderful weather we could not have asked for anything else to make this holiday anymore perfect, would highly recommend Dolau House.

- Philip, May 2018
Rachel March 2018

“Dolau Farmhouse was really lovely.”

Wonderful big house with lots of room for people to come together or get away from each other as they wanted. The games room was very popular with the younger members of the family! Thank you for a lovely stay.

- Rachel, March 2018
Gemma March 2018

“The owners of this house could not be more welcoming and accommodating.”

We stayed over Easter and they had decorated the house in Easter decorations, and left chocolate eggs for the kids and a chocolate cake as well. They were extremely helpful and answered all our questions about the house ensuring our stay was comfortable. The house itself is absolutely beautiful and very well equipped. We will definitely be coming back!

- Gemma, March 2018
Julia March 2018

“Just returned from a 2 night stay for a family 50th birthday and everything could not have been more perfect.”

The house is wonderful, clean and well equipped. It was more than big enough for 14 of us and although we spent a lot of time in doors we were not on top of each other. The owners are friendly and accommodating and had left a cake and card for the birthday girl of the family. Nothing seemed too much trouble for them. I would highly recommend booking this house, it really was lovely and we hope to book again in the near future.

- Julia, March 2018
Sandra December 2017

“Everything was perfect, we had a fantastic new year break there were lots of little touches that added to the holiday.”

The farmhouse was decorated with Christmas decorations and had a lovely Christmas tree. There was a bottle of Prosecco and a box of chocolates, even tea, coffee, sugar and milk.

- Sandra, December 2017
Catherine August 2017

“The Farmhouse was absolutely wonderful exactly like the pictures and was beautifully clean.”

The interior and decor exceeded our expectations and the fantastic kitchen with a table to seat everyone was ideal. The owners were most helpfull prior to our holiday contacting us and accomodating our requests re cots etc. The little touches on our arrival were a delight a welcome card, cake, fruitbowl and flowers, it felt like a home from the minute we walked through the door. The directions to finding the property were excellent as were all the helpful tips i.e. how to get a food delivery from the local supermarket. The location close to the coast is excellent with so many lovely beaches to choose from. I would strongly recommend this property to anyone wanting to book for a large family gathering or party of friends.

- Catherine, August 2017

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Summary

Main house
Over three floors
Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 2 x double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request) with Jack-and-Jill access to bathroom, 1 x second floor family room with 1 king-size and 2 singles and en-suite shower, basin and WC
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area with a dining table that seats 16 guests and a woodburning-effect stove
Utility
Sitting room with woodburning-effect stove
Annex
1 x king-size double, 2 x single
Ground floor bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Sitting room with wood burning effect stove.
Main house
Oil central heating with 2 x woodburning-effect stove
Electric oven and electric hob, fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Annex
Oil central heating with wood burning effect stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV with Freeview, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Games room
Cot and highchair available on request, Ample off road parking
Enclosed lawned areas with gravelled and patio areas, BBQ with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles
Note: There is fishing available on the river, please contact the owner for details
Note: Pool table in property Please note: No EV charging at this property [local charging points available]

The property

Lampeter 2 miles.

Dolau Farmhouse is a spacious and beautiful property situated in a secluded position on a working farm, half a mile down a country lane from the nearest main road.

Recently refurbished, this property is the perfect base for a family get together or friends reunion, in this wonderful part of the country.

The property consists of the large main house and a delightful interconnecting annex with a welcoming snug, woodburning effect stove and its own facilities, along with 3 cosy bedrooms upstairs.

With two separate living spaces this property is truly bursting with character.

On arrival at the property you will be greeted by beautifully lawned gardens and plenty of grounds for the kids to kick a football on and play, as well as ample off road parking.

Based on three floors the property is home to a well-equipped kitchen and dining area with a dining table that seats 16 guests and a woodburning-effect stove, that has all the mod cons you need to make the perfect family meal after a busy day exploring.

There is also a lounge and utility room in this part of the property.

There are four spacious bedrooms on the first floor comprising of two doubles, one king-size double and a super king size zip and link (which can be made as a twin on request), this bedroom has access to the Jack-and-Jill family bathroom.

There is also another family bathroom with shower, basin and WC on the same floor.

All of which having wonderful views over the grounds of the property and are nicely decorated.

Up into the eaves of the property will find you a large family bedroom that can sleep three, in one king size and one single, as well as having a sitting area, flatscreen TV and ensuite shower room.

Moving into the annex, accessed through its own external entrance or through the lounge or utility of the main house, is a second living room with comfortable seating, flatscreen TV and a woodburner effect stove, perfect for you to sit, relax and put your feet up.There is also an additional kitchen space within the annex, as well as three bedrooms comprising of two singles and one king-size double, making for flexible accommodation ideal for two families looking to come together for a relaxing break.

With plenty of seating surrounding the property, Dolau Farmhouse offers the perfect opportunity for some alfresco dining in a peaceful environment .

Nearby is the university town of Lampeter which has an array of shops, pubs and restaurants and welsh quilt museum.

Fishing is available along a one mile stretch of the river Teifi, which is approximately a 5 minute walk away from the property, along a public footpath.

This footpath extends all the way from the fields adjacent to the property along the river into Lampeter town.

This is a beautiful walk where you can discover the array of wildlife on your doorstep.

The birdsong in the morning is really one to experience.

For the cycling enthusiast, there are a number of local tracks but in particular Brechfa Forsest, 10 miles away, is one of the finest mountain cycling circuits in the country.

You could take a twenty-five minute drive to the town of Llandysul and go on a canoeing or kayaking expedition along the river Teifi or visit Aberaeron, a pretty coastal town just 20 minutes away as well Dolaucothi Goldmines, National Botanical Gardens of Wales and an abundance of lovely beaches to explore.

Secure lock up facilities are available on site for kayaks and bikes (on request).

Large and beautifully decorated, Dolau Farmhouse is an ideal base for a large group looking to explore this delightful part of the country!

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About the location

LAMPETER

Carmarthen 23 miles; Aberystwyth 25 miles; Cardigan 29 miles.

Lampeter is the smallest and oldest university town in Wales, and boasts a fine selection of small, locally-owned shops. It's also home to a museum, a Welsh quilt museum and has a wealth of unique tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, regular markets and a fine food festival. Surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and rivers, the area is ideal for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers. The lovely market town of Llandovery and picturesque Aberaeron Harbour are both just short drives away and the nearby Dolaucothi Gold Mines are well worth a visit. The coastlines of Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire are also within a short drive offering spectacular sandy beaches, superb coastal walks and the opportunity to venture out on boat trips to spot some dolphins in their natural habitat. From ancient castles to modern theme parks, Lampeter is a great base to enjoy a holiday all year round.

Please note: No EV charging at this property [local charging points available]

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had the best week at Dolau.”

“We are a family of 15 ranging from 1 to 50 and regularly book large properties so we can all spend time together.”

“As a large group of adults and children, we had a delightful stay in a lovely property with the best supplied kitchen I've ever seen in a holiday accommodation!”

“Fantastic accommodation for family get together with lots of extra facilities for every age group.”

“A beautiful house in an equally beautiful setting in easy reach of wonderful beaches and other places of interest.”

“Wonderful property for a large family holiday.”

“We had four generations,from 18 months to 92 years old,staying.”

“Fabulous property.”

“Fabulous house, plenty of space and the games room proved very popular with our party of 14.”

“Lovely property.”

“Photos do no justice to this absolutely beautiful house and grounds.”

“On the whole we had a really lovely stay at the farmhouse, the location is beautiful.”

“The farmhouse was lovely, beautiful big old house.”

“We had a fabulous stay at Dolau Farmhouse.”

“Well where can I begin?”

“We had a marvellous family holiday celebrating our Golden Wedding.”

“A fantastic, spacious house.”

“All I can say is wow.”

“Lovely farmhouse plenty room for our extended family and enough to occupy all age groups from 3 to 69.”

“Absolutely fantastic half term week spent with 3 generations of family at Dolau Farmhouse.”

“The property was exactly as we had asked for.”

“A wonderful holiday had by all 3 generations!”

“This is the second time that we have stayed at Dolau Farmhouse.”

“A lovely spacious property in a beautiful setting.”

“Would definitely recommend this wonderful place for a multi generational get together, there is something for everyone.”

“Fantastic house which is extremely comfortable and clean and very well equipped.”

“This Cottage, WoW.”

“Have been renting holiday properties for many years and this was the most helpful owners we have encountered, really enhanced our holiday experience.”

“A very comfortable stay in a lovely location for Welsh castles, countryside and coast.”

“John was a brilliant host.”

“2 Grandparents, 7 parents, 2 children and 3 toddlers.”

“Really feel we should keep this gem to ourselves but that would be selfish.”

“Beautiful property we loved it and will definitely be going back.”

“This holiday home is beautiful.”

“Really nice property, in a very relaxing location, but close enough to plenty of places to visit.”

“Excellent hosts - attentive but not intrusive.”

“What a great place!”

“I have to say that this was the best holiday home we have ever stayed in.”

“From the start the directions Naomi gave us were spot on.”

“The farm house was extremely well prepared for the holiday with extra attention to every detail that made the experience outstanding.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dolau Farmhouse which was immaculately clean and well equipped.”

“The house itself is a wonderful place to stay, and is furnished in the most sociable way, with massive tables for us all to gather round, a games room to host us all, and enough space to shut a door and get some peace too if it's needed!”

“This house was beautiful.”

“We had an absolutely brilliant time in Dolau.”

“The farm house was even nicer than it looked in the photographs on the internet.”

“We booked this house to hold our families New Year celebration.”

“What a wonderful property.”

“We were a party of 14 including 6 young children.”

“This was a beautiful holiday home.”

“We went as a party of 12 including 5 children and we all had a wonderful time.”

“We booked this house as I'm part of a motorcycle touring club and as such sometimes find a stigma still attached to motorcycles.”

“As a group of 12 celebrating a family birthday the accommodation was perfect for us!”

“Ideal accomodation for large family get togethers.”

“The owners were so generous in providing a cake, card and balloon for Yvonne's 70th birthday celebrations.”

“Three generations (11 people) came together for a special week to celebrate a couple of birthdays and share some time together.”

“Thank you John for the barrel of farm scrumpy!”

“Well, where do I start.”

“A lovely farmhouse, very well provisioned with all you will need, including a games room!”

“We extremely impressed with the property, and couldn't fault it at all.”

“Dolau Farmhouse was perfect in every respect.”

“The farm house was perfect for our family holiday.”

“Dolau Farmhouse was really lovely.”

“The owners of this house could not be more welcoming and accommodating.”

“Just returned from a 2 night stay for a family 50th birthday and everything could not have been more perfect.”

“Everything was perfect, we had a fantastic new year break there were lots of little touches that added to the holiday.”

“The Farmhouse was absolutely wonderful exactly like the pictures and was beautifully clean.”

Summary

The property

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About the location

LAMPETER