All Aboard At Trenewydd Farm
Looking for a something different for your family holiday this year? At Trenewydd Farm, we offer something truly special for train and car lovers of all ages. If you know us, or you’ve stayed before, you’ll already be familiar with Andrew’s lifelong passion for cars and trains.
Model Trains to Delight Every Guest
During your stay, you can watch steam and diesel model trains run around our extensive garden railway. We even have a special Santa Express and a Halloween train, too. Guests of all ages love it, and little ones especially enjoy spotting Thomas the Tank Engine as he chugs past.
Model Trains to Delight Every Guest
During your stay, you can watch steam and diesel model trains run around our extensive garden railway. We even have a special Santa Express and a Halloween train, too. Guests of all ages love it, and little ones especially enjoy spotting Thomas the Tank Engine as he chugs past.
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Want To Run Your Trains On Our Track?
You’re more than welcome - in fact, we’d be thrilled to have you! Our garden railway runs on a Dead Rail system (no electrics), so if you've got battery-powered or live-steam locos, definitely bring them along when you book a stay with us. We'd love to see them in action. For reference, the layout is G Gauge, 45mm, with a minimum radius of 5.
Model railway groups and clubs are very welcome too - get in touch if you'd like to stay with us. We'd be delighted to host you, run some trains together, and capture some brilliant photos!
Model railway groups and clubs are very welcome too - get in touch if you'd like to stay with us. We'd be delighted to host you, run some trains together, and capture some brilliant photos!
Model Railway Accessories
We also sell all kinds of model railway accessories in our Ebay shop, including diamond frame bogies, rolling roads, and couplers. Get in touch if there's something you need that you don't see listed, we can always look at custom made items for you.
Nearby Railways and Attractions
Whether you fancy a gentle ride on a preserved steam line, an afternoon at a classic-car show, or a scenic drive pairing both, we’re in the perfect spot to make a day of it. Trenewydd is a great base for rail days out and petrolhead-friendly events.
Teifi Valley Railway - Henllan (narrow-gauge)
What to expect: 2-ft narrow-gauge heritage line, miniature railway for kids, play areas and café - a very family-friendly visit.
Approx drive time: ~20–30 minutes (Henllan is around 14 miles along the A484/B4334 from Cardigan).
Why visit: great for families and little train fans - short rides, outdoor space, and picnic/café facilities. It’s a lovely half-day visit and very practical with kids.
Gwili Railway - Bronwydd Arms (standard gauge, steam)
What to expect: preserved standard-gauge steam railway with regular steam/diesel services, special event trains (cream-tea trips, fish & chips rides) and scenic country running.
Approx drive time: ~45–60 minutes (Bronwydd/Carmarthen area - roughly 28–35 miles from Cardigan depending on route).
Why visit: a classic steam experience with longer rides than the little narrow-gauge lines - easy to spend a relaxed day here and they often host vehicle/heritage events too.
Vale of Rheidol Railway - Aberystwyth → Devil’s Bridge (narrow-gauge scenic steam)
What to expect: a dramatic narrow gauge steam route through Cambrian scenery between Aberystwyth and Devil’s Bridge (full steam experience and great views). Perfect for a full rail-day trip.
Approx drive time: ~55–75 minutes (Aberystwyth is roughly an hour by car from Cardigan in normal traffic; the railway operates out of Aberystwyth).
Why visit: stunning scenery, a longer train journey than most local lines - a real treat for steam fans and photographers.
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway (funicular)
What to expect: short, unusual funicular ride to the cliff top and viewing point - quick, family-friendly attraction in Aberystwyth town. Useful as a combined trip if you’re visiting the Vale of Rheidol Railway.
Approx drive time: ~1 hour (same travel area as Vale of Rheidol).
Brecon Mountain Railway – Merthyr Tydfil (standard gauge, steam)
What to expect: a beautifully restored standard-gauge heritage line running along the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with vintage steam locomotives, lakeside views, and a stop at Pontsticill Station for a café and small railway museum.
Approx drive time: around 1 hour 45 minutes from Cardigan (depending on route and traffic).
Why visit: a classic steam experience in spectacular scenery - ideal for enthusiasts and families alike, and one of Wales’s best-loved heritage railways.
What to expect: 2-ft narrow-gauge heritage line, miniature railway for kids, play areas and café - a very family-friendly visit.
Approx drive time: ~20–30 minutes (Henllan is around 14 miles along the A484/B4334 from Cardigan).
Why visit: great for families and little train fans - short rides, outdoor space, and picnic/café facilities. It’s a lovely half-day visit and very practical with kids.
Gwili Railway - Bronwydd Arms (standard gauge, steam)
What to expect: preserved standard-gauge steam railway with regular steam/diesel services, special event trains (cream-tea trips, fish & chips rides) and scenic country running.
Approx drive time: ~45–60 minutes (Bronwydd/Carmarthen area - roughly 28–35 miles from Cardigan depending on route).
Why visit: a classic steam experience with longer rides than the little narrow-gauge lines - easy to spend a relaxed day here and they often host vehicle/heritage events too.
Vale of Rheidol Railway - Aberystwyth → Devil’s Bridge (narrow-gauge scenic steam)
What to expect: a dramatic narrow gauge steam route through Cambrian scenery between Aberystwyth and Devil’s Bridge (full steam experience and great views). Perfect for a full rail-day trip.
Approx drive time: ~55–75 minutes (Aberystwyth is roughly an hour by car from Cardigan in normal traffic; the railway operates out of Aberystwyth).
Why visit: stunning scenery, a longer train journey than most local lines - a real treat for steam fans and photographers.
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway (funicular)
What to expect: short, unusual funicular ride to the cliff top and viewing point - quick, family-friendly attraction in Aberystwyth town. Useful as a combined trip if you’re visiting the Vale of Rheidol Railway.
Approx drive time: ~1 hour (same travel area as Vale of Rheidol).
Brecon Mountain Railway – Merthyr Tydfil (standard gauge, steam)
What to expect: a beautifully restored standard-gauge heritage line running along the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with vintage steam locomotives, lakeside views, and a stop at Pontsticill Station for a café and small railway museum.
Approx drive time: around 1 hour 45 minutes from Cardigan (depending on route and traffic).
Why visit: a classic steam experience in spectacular scenery - ideal for enthusiasts and families alike, and one of Wales’s best-loved heritage railways.
Check Availability and Book Now!
Choose your preferred cottage and select the dates you would like to stay from the calendar, then simply follow the booking process to complete your reservation. We look forward to welcoming you to Trenewydd Farm!
** Last Minute Discount: 10% off stays of 3+ nights until 17th December. Why not book a Friday to Monday and enjoy a relaxed late Sunday checkout?
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