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£875,000

Plwmp, Llandysul

Land size
4.75 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Exceptional lifestyle smallholding set in 4.75 acres
  • Established eco-style glamping business with proven income potential
  • Beautifully refurbished detached home with 4 beds & 2 baths
  • Feature log cabin, 2 bell tents, Shepherd's Hut & bespoke Fisherman's Cabin
  • 10 hardstanding & grass camping pitches with electric hook-ups
  • Attractive wildflower meadow and mature grounds with picturesque streams
  • Close to the popular coastal destinations of New Quay, Llangrannog and Aberporth
  • Rare opportunity to acquire a home, lifestyle business and coastal retreat in one package

Description

An exceptional lifestyle smallholding with a thriving eco-glamping business, set within approximately 4.75 acres in a picturesque Mid Ceredigion coastal setting.
Manorafon offers a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully refurbished 4 bedroom country home with a feature lodge, mature gardens and idyllic grounds, perfectly suited to multi-generational living or home working. Complementing the residence is a highly regarded eco-style glamping enterprise, thoughtfully arranged around a stunning wildflower meadow and comprising 10 serviced camping pitches, 2 bell tents, a Shepherd's Hut and bespoke Fisherman's Cabin, together with an outstanding contemporary shower block. Peacefully tucked away, yet within easy reach of New Quay, Llangrannog, Aberporth and Cardigan, this is an outstanding lifestyle property combining tranquil rural living with an established and highly rated income-generating business.

Location - Peacefully located and approached via a meandering country lane yet conveniently positioned only approximately a mile off the A487 coast road with access to the noted seaside destination villages of New Quay, Llangrannog and Aberporth; renowned for their sandy beaches, together with the secluded coves at Cwmtydu and Mwnt. This peaceful retreat is understandably popular with guests/visitors, being set in beautiful countryside within this popular coastal location in Mid Ceredigion. The property is also convenient to the county town and heritage centre of Cardigan to the south and the Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron to the north.

Description - Manorafon presents an exceptional lifestyle opportunity, offering an attractive residential smallholding with excellent multi-generational appeal. Tastefully refurbished throughout, the principal residence provides four spacious bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms. A superb feature lodge offers valuable additional accommodation, ideal as a home office, studio or guest space, and will benefit from the imminent connection of high-speed FTTP broadband, making it perfectly suited to modern home working. Set within delightful, mature gardens and grounds, the property is enhanced by charming meandering streams, creating a peaceful and picturesque setting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The current owners have successfully established an eco-style glamping business centred around a beautiful wildflower meadow. The site offers a combination of hardstanding and grass pitches, all with electric hook-ups, together with two bell tents, a bespoke Fisherman's Cabin and a cosy Shepherd's Hut. These are complemented by a high-quality contemporary shower block featuring two stylish shower rooms and four toilets, providing excellent facilities for guests.
Extending to approximately 4.75 acres in total, Manorafon represents an outstanding opportunity for those seeking a tranquil rural retreat with the added benefit of an established income-generating enterprise.

The House - The main residence has been tastefully refurbished having the benefit of double glazing and oil-fired central heating, and provides the following accommodation:

Front Entrance Porch - Leading directly into:

Kitchen Dining Room - 6.63m x 6.53m (21'9 x 21'5) - A lovely room having tiled floor and an extensive range of bespoke kitchen units with oak work surfaces and feature breakfast bar, having a ceramic one and a half bowl sink unit, space for a Range and space for further appliances including washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and fridge.

Ground Floor Bedroom 4 / Reception Room - 4.55m x 4.50m (14'11 x 14'9) - With double aspect windows and door to ensuite shower room.

Ensuite Shower Room - Being half tiled with easy access shower enclosure having electric shower unit, toilet, wash handbasin and heated towel rail.

Living Room - 6.65m x 3.84m (21'10 x 12'7) - A characterful room with feature Inglenook style fireplace having a wood burning stove inset, attractive flooring, beamed ceiling, tongue and groove walls, front entrance door and two radiators. Stairs to first floor.

First Floor -

Landing - With access to loft and walk in wardrobe.

Bedroom 1 - 3.94m x 3.20m (12'11 x 10'6) - With double aspect windows, tongue and groove ceiling, and radiator.

Bedroom 2 - 4.57m x 2.87m (15'0 x 9'5) - With double aspect windows, built-in wardrobes and radiator.

Bedroom 3 - 4.32m x 2.39m (14'2 x 7'10) - An "L-Shaped" room with double aspect windows and radiator.

Bathroom - With a luxurious suite having a slipper bath with shower attachment, easy access shower cubicle, toilet, wash handbasin, attractive part tiled walls, retro styled radiator / towel rail combination unit.

Externally - The property has a gated entrance leading to valuable off-road parking. To the front, the drive leads onto a feature Log Cabin with insulated roof and floor, providing a great ancillary space either for home office use or overflow accommodation with a cloakroom already in situ. This is currently set up as a useful games area - ideal for guests and entertaining.

Log Cabin / Home Office Space - 7.87m x 4.85m (25'10 x 15'11) -

Outbuildings - The property benefits from two useful outbuildings/barns.

Grounds - The house is surrounded by mature gardens and grounds being a haven for wildlife, having a pond and being intersected by a pretty, rambling stream with a wooded area providing lovely walks and an escape to enjoy your surroundings in the countryside.

Wild Meadow Camping - The property benefits from a successful eco-style glamping enterprise that has been established by the current owners with ten hardstanding and grass pitches, two Bell Tents, a Shepherds hut and Fisherman's Cabin. This is all carefully arranged around a lovely wildflower meadow to provide an authentic camping / glamping experience surrounded by nature. Electrical hook-ups are provided for each pitch, together with a modern, luxurious shower block; the quality of which is rarely seen on similar campsites.

Shepherd's Hut - 5.87m x 2.26m (19'3 x 7'5) -

Fisherman's Cabin - 5.51m x 3.56m (18'1 x 11'8) -

Bell Tents -

Shower Block -

Directions - From our Aberaeron office, take the A487 south and continue to the village of Plwmp taking the left hand turning towards Ffrostrasol. In approximately half a mile, take a right hand fork and continue along this lane where the property can be found on the left hand side being the second property on the left.

The Business - The vendors have created a successful eco tourism business based around the camping, Shepherd's Hut and Lodge accommodation.

Their efforts have rewarded them with a 9.9 rating on "Pitch-up" and many 5 Star Google reviews. Trading accounts are available to bonafide applicants.

Services - The property is well-equipped having independent mains electricity to both the dwelling and business, and also independent mains water connection to both units. Private drainage via Septic tank is provided to the house, with a separate private drainage system also having been installed for the campsite. The house benefits from oil-fired central heating and the provision of FTTP broadband is imminently being connected to the property for those requiring broadband speed for home working etc.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-07-09

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 336 Farms & Smallholdings listings in Wales (1+ acres).

This Property£184,211 / acre
Farms & Smallholdings Average (1+ acres) £16,936 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
54 E
68 D

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Ysgol Gynradd T Llew Jones2.3 miles
    Pupils
    166
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Bro Sion Cwilt2.9 miles
    Pupils
    120
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gymunedol Talgarreg3.7 miles
    Pupils
    36
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gymunedol Llanarth5.1 miles
    Pupils
    66
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gymunedol Cei Newydd5.3 miles
    Pupils
    72
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)

Secondary

  • Ysgol Bro Teifi6.3 miles
    Pupils
    861
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn7.9 miles
    Pupils
    502
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
  • Gyfun Aberaeron Comprehensive9.1 miles
    Pupils
    573
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi12 miles
    Pupils
    614
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Bro Pedr13 miles
    Pupils
    967
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Llandysul, Llandysul7.4 miles
Morrisons Daily Ffos Y Ffin, Henfynyw7.6 miles
Morrisons Daily Newcastle Emlyn, Newcastle Emlyn7.7 miles

GP surgery

New Quay Surgery5.4 miles

Pharmacy

Central Pharmacy5.5 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Carmarthen Rail Station20 miles

Nearest bus stop

Post Office0.6 miles

Typical drive times

Aberaeron16 min · 10 miles
Ceinewydd15 min · 7.5 miles
Llandysul18 min · 9.1 miles
Tyddewi (city)1 hr 12 min · 51 miles
Newcastle Emlyn17 min · 9.3 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Natural Resources Wales flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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