Unique Eco-friendly Boathouse on Cardigan Bay

Affordable beach side accommodation on the Welsh Coast Path in Cwmtydu

SUSTAINABLE ACCOMMODATION

Welcome to Tŷ Cwch Boathouse

Ty Cwch is an award-winning, architect-designed boathouse in Cardigan Bay on the Ceredigion Heritage Coast Path built from shipping containers.  This sustainable  accommodation merges indoor and outdoor living, perfect for families and groups seeking affordable coastal adventure in Wales. A place where you can be very active, or do absolutely nothing!

3 Cabins

4 Bunks each Maximum 12 guests

Gold

Green Tourism

£26

From £26 Per Person
Ty Cwch: coastal glamping for families and groups

BUNKHOUSE ACCOMMODATION

Unique eco-friendly accommodation in Cwmtydu

Book by the cabin or book the whole place

Beach front location, on the Coast path beside Cwmtydu beach

Living spaces on the ground floor.
3 Sleeping Cabins on the first floor,

3 cabins

each with 4 bunks

12

Up to 12 guests

30

Seconds to beach

Great value

Green Tourism Gold

What This Place Offers

Kitchen: Well equipped heated kitchen with fridge freezer, range cooker and microwave.

Living Room: Comfortable heated seating space with monitor, music , games & books.

Storage and Play area: with two kayaks, surf, body, and wave boards, barbecue equipment, life jackets, and hammocks.

Deck: Under the sails. Large Dining and Sitting areas with infra red heaters.

 

Utilities : 2 WC’s, Washing Machine and Drying room. Electric barbecue, 2 External showers accessed from the front for washing down after the beach.

Sleeping Cabins: 3 separate heated Cabins each sleeps 4 in 2 sets of bunks. Lockers and hanging space.

Wet Rooms: 2 shower rooms with basins,  hot showers and WC’s.

Large covered deck space beneath the sails,  with external seating, large dining table and hammocks, kayaks, and a giant bean-bag.

Electric BBQ, external lighting and Infra-red heaters.

Grassed area with seating and firepit.

Parking Area for Guests, with an EV charging facility.

BEDDING – single duvets, sheets and pillowcases are provided. Guests should provide their own towels.

WIFI – available through the site.

HEATING – internal and external heaters provided. 

STORAGE – in the storage container you will find equipment to use with the kayaks, surfboards bodyboards and space to store your own equipment if needed.

The outdoor deck, with a huge dining table, sitting area,and play areas

SUSTAINABLE FACILITIES

How Ty Cwch tries to tread lightly

Ty Cwch is a boathouse in Cwmtydu, on the Cardigan Heritage Coast, built from shipping containers. From the start we wanted it to use as little energy and as few new materials as possible, without being cold, cramped or expensive to stay in. This post sets out what we’ve done, what the numbers are, and where we still fall short.

Using what already existed

Ty Cwch is built from reused shipping containers, clad local Larch and fitted out with upcycled furniture.

Energy

It uses 38.6 kWh per square metre per year, 33% below the CIBSE benchmark, and all our electricity comes from Good Energy on a 100% renewable tariff.

Sharing

Twelve guests share one kitchen and living room, which uses far less energy than three separate cottages

Water, waste and wet kit

We keep water use down, recycle what we can, and have a drying room so wet kit stays out of the Cabins.

Getting here

There’s a 7kW EV charger on site, £50 off if you arrive electric, and the coast path and buses mean you can leave the car parked.

Green Tourism Gold

Our Green Tourism Gold award is an independent assessment we have to keep earning.

VISUAL JOURNEY

Explore Tŷ Cwch

Dining under the sails
The outdoor deck, with a huge dining table, sitting area,and play areas

DISCOVER CWMTYDU

Cardigan Heritage Coast

Boathouse accommodation,  book one Cabin or the whole place

A quiet cove at the end of a narrow wooded lane. No crowds

Seals, dolphins, wild ponies and the rest

Grey seals have their pups on the beach each autumn.

cliffs, woodland walks and quiet beaches, no car needed.

Nearby Attractions

Wales Coast Path

On the doorstep

New Quay

4 miles

Cardigan

18 miles

Aberaeron

12 miles

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Getting Here

Affordable Adventure

Explore Cardigan Bay

Discover the natural beauty and wildlife of the Ceredigion Heritage Coast with activities for all interests

Sea & Beach

Launch your kayak or paddleboard directly from Cwmtydu beach, enjoy swimming in the secluded coves and quiet beaches, or explore fishing opportunities.

Walking

Explore circular walks on the Coast Path and inland between Cardigan and Aberaeron, with access to secluded beaches.

Wildlife Watching

Spot seals on the beach, dolphins in the bay, sea-birds, wild horses, and rare butterflies. Go foraging on the beach or in the woods and feast when you get home to ty Cwch

Towns and Villages

Visit Llangrannog and New Quay or seaside towns like Cardigan and Aberaeron to experience Welsh culture and seaside village charm.

Food and Drink

It’s all here, from classic seaside fish and chips to Pizza and fine dining. Gin and whisky distilleries, vineyards, Microbreweries, cheesemakers...

Other Stuff

Castles, Llanachaeron, Internal Fire, Markets, Museams, Art galleries, Fayres, events…..

GUEST EXPERIENCES

What Our Guests Say

Read reviews from guests who have enjoyed their stay at Tŷ Cwch Boathouse

George

“A wonderful place to stay in Cwmtydu. Great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and to come back and relax in a really flexible space. Perfect for large groups, kids and getting away from the crowds.

Shoulun

“We loved our stay here. Loads of space for everyone to spend time together. The local beach is a very short walk away. We’d definitely go again. Communication from the host has been great.”

Dafydd, 2023

Perfect for a large group with dogs. Fantastic facilities kept everyone comfortable even through torrential rain. Dolphin spotting in New Quay, children swimming with a seal in the bay, wood-fired pizzas from Llangrannog, and a host and neighbour who went above and beyond.

Stuff Their Eyes With Wonder, June 2023

A quirky, brilliant mix of glamping and bunkhouse, made from upcycled shipping containers, minutes from a picturesque cove with spectacular sunsets. The communal spaces are outstanding, the coastal path is on the doorstep, and the whole place can be hired exclusively for twelve.

Luke, 2023

Chosen over Munich for a post-wedding celebration — and it delivered. A brilliantly kitted-out, unique space right beside Cwmtydu beach, with coastal paths from the door. Sunshine throughout sealed a stay the whole group loved, and every one of them would return.

Melanie, August 2020

A minute’s walk from a smugglers’ cove where seals swim alongside you. Brilliant for children, with a river beach, surf, bodyboards, kayak and life jackets all included. Warm, well-equipped and comfortable for three families, with New Quay, Aberaeron and Aberporth all within easy reach

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AFFORDABLE PRICING

Book Your Coastal Stay

Affordable accommodation with discounts for longer stays and small groups. Book your dates at Tŷ Cwch Boathouse.

Cabin

Up to 4 Guests

Book a Cabin and share the  ground floor living spaces

From £136  for 4 guests

Have ty Cwch to yourself

Up to 12 Guests

Book the entire Boathouse for your group or family.

From £250  for 4 guests, plus £20 per additional guest, up to 12 

Length of Stay Discount

Extended Stays

5% offfor three nights, rising to 25% for 7 nights or longer

Linen provided

BOOKING INFORMATION

Plan Your Stay

Everything you need to know about booking and staying at Tŷ Cwch Boathouse in Cwmtydu

Group Bookings

Perfect for families, walking groups, and friends. Accommodates up to 12 people in comfortable boathouse-style accommodation.

Beach Activities

Direct beach access for kayaking, swimming, fishing, and exploring the secluded cove where the river meets the sea.

Discount Options

Take advantage of our length of stay discount (up to 25% off) and 10% early bird discount for advance bookings.

Coast Path Access

Located directly on the Welsh Coast Path with circular walks and access to secluded beaches and stunning coastal scenery.

Sustainability Focus

Our Green Tourism Gold certification reflects our commitment to environmentally and socially responsible accommodation.

Wildlife Watching

Excellent location for spotting seals and the largest population of bottlenose dolphins in Europe in Cardigan Bay.