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£665,000

Upper Aberarth, Aberaeron, SA46

Land size
14.2 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • ABERARTH, ABERAERON, WEST WALES
  • Detached 3 bedroom bungalow
  • Accompanying holiday let
  • Planning permission for high quality glamping facility with function room
  • Set in14.2 acres
  • Riverside frontage

Description

** ONE OF A KIND OPPORTUNITY ** Coastal 14.2 acre smallholding ** Planning Permission for the development of a high quality glamping facility and useful outbuilding converted into a function room ** 3 bed bungalow with accompanying 1 bed cottage ** Ideal AirBNB and income opportunity ** Views over Cardigan Bay ** Riverside frontage ** 5 minute drive to Aberaeron ** Planning permission for 5 detached log cabins ** Oriented to maximise the outlook over Cardigan Bay ** A rare and unique opportunity along this favoured West Wales coastline ** MUST BE VIEWED TO BE APPRECIATED **

The property is situated on the fringes of the coastal village community of Aberarth only a few minutes drive and less than 2 miles from the Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron with its comprehensive range of shopping and schooling facilities and easy travelling distance from the larger marketing and amenity centre of Aberystwyth, Cardigan and Lampeter.

Mains electricity and water. Private Drainage. Air Source Heating.

Tenure - Freehold.

Ceredigion County Council).

GENERAL

An exceptional coastal property, currently utilised as a high quality AirBNB and holiday let business, part of the ever popular 'Arth Valley' retreat.

The business, although in its infancy, has developed into a highly successful tourism led business with no expense spared on the full refurbishment of Felin Cwm bungalow and also the adjoining Copper Hide 1 bed cottage.

The property benefits from private road access leading through to the main homestead with steel frame outbuilding, currently converted into a multi-function facility and ideal for weddings (having previously been used for such reasons in the past) and continuing track into the lower field which has planning permission for 5 timber log cabins for holiday purposes. Ideal glamping site opportunity.

All these cabins are fully orientated to maximise the outlook over the Cardigan Bay coastline.

The bungalow and Copper Hide currently experiences occupancy rates of over 90% pe...

FELINCWM BUNGALOW

Fully refurbished in recent times to include - new heating, new wiring, new flooring, new kitchen, new insulation on internal walls and fully redecorated.

All in all a wonderful cosy 3 bedroom dwelling currently used as a successful holiday let business but ideal for those requiring a family home.

Provides -

Kitchen/Dining Room

12' 6" x 10' 10" (3.81m x 3.30m) with a range of custom made base and wall units, oak worktops, Belfast sink, electric cooker with extractor over , vinyl flooring, dual aspect windows to rear and side, space for dining table, external door to garden, radiator.

Inner Hallway

With airing cupboard with wall mounted Vaillant gas boiler.

Bathroom

6' 4" x 6' 4" (1.93m x 1.93m) with modern white suite including panelled bath with shower over, tiled flooring, single wash-hand basin, WC, side window.

Sitting Room

13' 5" x 12' 7" (4.09m x 3.84m) with original built in half glazed alcove cupboard, radiator, multi-fuel burner on slate hearth, multiple sockets, window to rear.

Double Bedroom 1

12' 3" x 6' 6" (3.73m x 1.98m) with window to front, multiple sockets.

Double Bedroom 2

11' 8" x 8' 10" (3.56m x 2.69m) currently used as a dressing room, rear windows, multiple sockets, radiator and access into -

Double Bedroom 3

11' 8" x 8' 10" (3.56m x 2.69m) with window to rear, multiple sockets, radiator.

EXTERNALLY

The property is approached via a private driveway leading down to the main homestead with ample private parking for the both the house, cottage and outbuilding. Surrounding the house is a garden area predominantly laid to lawn and extending patio area with space for a hot tub within the grounds.

THE COPPER HIDE

With open plan living and dining space and a cozy feel. A former cow shed measuring 15'6" x 12' with new gas boiler, new flooring, new kitchen, new bathroom, it's own private garden with extending patio area used to accommodate its own hot tub.

Please note : this is used as a successful Airbnb business.

LARGE STEEL FRAME OUTBUILDING

87' 0" x 42' 0" (26.52m x 12.80m) Steel and timber construction with walls and roof in corrugated iron and box profile sheeting.

The function room area has concrete floors, corner bar feature with original feeding barriers, his/hers toilets, side kitchen.

Please note : this building is successfully used as a successful function room space for weddings and for guests of the adjoining glamping business.

To the side is a useful storage space with double door access and leading onto a large gravelled forecourt overlooking the adjoining paddock with gates leading down into the lower field of the property which has planning permission for the glamping units.

PLANNING PERMISSION

Planning permission exists for the development of 5 log cabin units for holiday let purposes and cut into the embankment and orientated to maximise the outlook over the Cardigan Bay coastline and flelds below. Each cabin measures approximately 10m x 4.2m, offering living space and kitchen, 2 bedrooms, shower room and external decking area.

The walls and frame are timber frame and timber clad with the roof in corrugated grey metal cladding.

THE LAND

Extending to some 14.2 acres or thereabouts with a gentle slope leading down to the riverside boundary with nearby public footpath access leading into the centre of Aberarth and onto the beach. This connects to the All Wales Coastal Path.

A small area of land at the bottom is classed as an area of special scientific interest.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

The successful purchaser will be required to produce adequate identification to prove their identity within the terms of the Money Laundering Regulations. Appropriate examples include: Passport/Photo Driving Licence and a recent Utility Bill. Proof of funds will also be required, or mortgage in principle papers if a mortgage is required.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 203 Farms & Smallholdings listings in Wales (10+ acres).

This Property£46,831 / acre
Farms & Smallholdings Average (10+ acres) £12,846 / 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
42 E
100 A

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
Air Source Heat Pump
Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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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
Private Parking
Garden
Garden

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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 Gymunedol Gynradd Aberaeron1.9 miles
    Pupils
    229
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gymunedol Llannon3.6 miles
    Pupils
    41
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gymunedol Llanarth4.9 miles
    Pupils
    66
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Dyffryn Aeron5 miles
    Pupils
    180
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Wirfoddol Myfenydd6 miles
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)

Secondary

  • Gyfun Aberaeron Comprehensive1.5 miles
    Pupils
    573
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Bro Pedr10 miles
    Pupils
    967
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Henry Richard12 miles
    Pupils
    387
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-16)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Bro Teifi13 miles
    Pupils
    861
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig14 miles
    Pupils
    587
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (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

Morrisons Daily Ffos Y Ffin, Henfynyw2.5 miles
Sainsburys Lampeter, Lampeter10 miles
Co-op Lampeter, Lampeter11 miles

GP surgery

Tanyfron Surgery1.6 miles

Pharmacy

Allied Pharmacy Aberaeron1.6 miles

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Aberystwyth Rail Station14 miles

Nearest bus stop

Aberarth Bridge1 mile

Typical drive times

Lampeter22 min · 11 miles
Tregaron29 min · 16 miles
Aberaeron7 min · 2.2 miles
Ceinewydd21 min · 9.7 miles
Tyddewi (city)1 hr 31 min · 62 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

Within the mapped surface water zoneMapped risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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