A 9-room B&B within Cardigan Castle's grounds, suited to history-minded travellers who want gardens and a restaurant on site rather than a grand fortress.
What's nearby
- Dewi James next door
- Castle Cafe next door
- The Cellar next door
- Cardigan Post Office 150m away
- Cardigan Guildhall Market 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
About Cardigan Castle
Cardigan Castle suits travellers who want a slower, history-flavoured stay rather than a stop-off en route somewhere else. Set within the castle grounds on Green Street in Cardigan, it works well for couples exploring Ceredigion, guests attending a wedding at the venue, or anyone who likes waking up to gardens rather than a car park. Those expecting dramatic ruins should note it's a modest structure rather than an imposing fortress, but the grounds and setting make up much of the appeal.
There are nine rooms, with breakfast included and a restaurant and bar on site for dinner or drinks without needing to go anywhere else. A snack bar and drinks in room cover the smaller moments, and facilities extend to free WiFi, an electric vehicle charge point, laundry service, meeting rooms and concierge services, so it can flex between leisure and work trips. Free on-site parking is provided, which is worth knowing given the town centre location.
The gardens are well kept and form a genuine part of the experience, and there's an on-site escape room for guests who want an activity built into their stay. Castell Henllys is nearby for anyone keen to extend the historical theme, and staff are noted for being helpful with local recommendations and practical questions during a stay.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
Stayed the weekend, lovely, quiet, lovely room, parking - if I had a gripe then it would be that the breakfast could be better.
2 months ago · via Google
We got to STAY in the castle, which was awesome, and also meant our breakfasts were included. The castle is located in a great spot, within walking distance of a park, several cute little shops, and a grocery store. We were in the top room of the castle, which came with two comfy beds (which we pushed together), and its own bathroom. It was a big spacious room, but we really only just slept there. The breakfast was a big, full, delicious breakfast. I went with the Castle Breakfast each morning. It came with bacon (theirs was kinda between ham and bacon for us in the US), a big sausage, a half a tomato, a big, buttery fungus (“field mushroom”), an egg, and a cup of beans. Oh, and a Lavercake. Can’t forget the Lavercake. This is a Welsh thing. It’s kind of a little ball of dense grains. Almost like a bran muffin, I guess. I like trying new things when I travel, and while the Lavercake wasn’t my favorite, I ate them every day, cause you can’t get them in the US (not that I’ve ever seen, anyway). The meats, egg, and fungus were all delicious. And seriously, that tomato was excellent. I definitely didn’t expect to enjoy a TOMATO with my breakfast as much as I enjoyed this one, but no joke, it was really good. My wife isn’t big on the breakfast meats, so she opted for the Castle Veggie Breakfast. She liked it a lot. One of the days, we tried the French Toast, and that was really good too. The breakfasts also came with access to a variety of croissants, juices, honey and jellys. Oh, and the view out the restaurant window was gorgeous. We watched the sunrise on the other side of the river. For guests staying at the castle, there’s a gated parking area in the back. There’s also a pretty park area you can walk around, and lots of other interesting places to explore. Unfortunately, the museum part of the castle itself was closed when we stayed there, but we still had a great time and would absolutely recommend a Cardigan Castle. The food was excellent, the staff and service were extremely friendly and helpful. We absolutely loved everything about the Cardigan Castle, and would absolutely recommend visiting if you are ever fortunate enough to be in Cardigan.
8 months ago · via Google
We had a week's accommodation within the castle which was very pleasant. There's a separate entrance and car park for residents. The restaurant supplies very nice food and there are other good restaurants close by. It also provides a good base for exploring this area of Wales.
2 months ago · via Google
An interesting journey through the evolution of a castle from 12th Century fortress to 20th Century home. Quite fascinating. The gardens are well maintained and a pleasant spot to take a break. There is no parking in the castle but plenty within a 5-10 minute walk, including on street parking right outside. The cafe is good.
a year ago · via Google
Visitors say this castle offers interesting history, beautiful gardens, and well-maintained grounds, with some guests enjoying the delicious breakfast and on-site restaurant. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, convenient parking for residents, and engaging escape room.
Some reviews mention it can be not much of a castle.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Green Street, Cardigan, SA43 1JA Get directions
- Property type
- B&B
- Location
- Green Street, Cardigan
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Cardigan