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Holiday and Events Complex - Waunifor Mansion, Maesycrugiau, Pencader, SA39

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Waunifor Mansion Estate/Holiday Centre, Maesycrugiau


Launch Event: Saturday 23 August from 10:00am-3:00pm. RSVP Required
An Exceptional Venue for Events, Celebrations, Holidays, Staycations, and a Distinctive Lifestyle Business

Set within over 3.6 acres of landscaped gardens, mature woodland, orchards, and stream-fed grounds, Waunifor is not merely a country estate — it is a fully operational, income-generating destination with immense potential for weddings, celebrations, holidays, conferences, retreats, creative residencies, and multi-day events.

Located near the village of Maesycrugiau in beautiful West Wales, this historic property is already successfully operating as a retreat and holiday base. Yet its greatest value lies in its expansive potential as a premier event venue and hospitality business. For lifestyle buyers, creative entrepreneurs, or investors, Waunifor offers a rare opportunity to live and work in harmony with nature — while generating substantial, diverse income. While in the secluded heart of the countryside, it lies within half an hour of spectacular Cardigan Bay beaches, Brechfa Forest and ‘dark sky’ LLanllwni Mountain.

Two Bespoke Event Venues Ready for Use

Waunifor has been purpose-designed to host a wide variety of gatherings:

  • Cedar Hall – A striking 1,650 sq ft timber-lined events space with vaulted ceilings, a mezzanine level, kitchenette, foyer, and full disabled access. Ideal for:

    • Weddings and civil ceremonies

    • Musical performances, acoustic nights, and arts events

    • Wellness retreats and yoga sessions

    • Corporate seminars, lectures, and training

    • Dance

    • Exhibitions

  • Rendezvous – A separate 1,300 sq. ft event space/café (not a conversion), complete with a commercial kitchen, stylish interiors, and French doors leading to a streamside deck. Perfect for:

    • Reception dinners, private parties, and group dining

    • Creative workshops, funeral receptions, or small festivals

    • Pop-up cafés, exhibitions, or artist-in-residence events

    • Additional guest activites, group dining and retail opportunities

These venues are operational and attractively designed, offering immediate scope for revenue generation through event hire, seasonal programming, and local partnerships.

**Accommodation for 36 Guests + Two Residential Rentals

& Proven Income Potential of £150,000–£200,000 per Annum**

Waunifor includes six distinctive holiday cottages, currently sleeping up to 36 guests — ideal for wedding party stays, retreat bookings, or arts residencies. These charming cottages vary in size and character, from the intimate one-bedroom Duckpond Cottage to the larger Coach House and Longhouse, most with wood-burning stoves, slate floors, exposed beams, and views across gardens or the pond.

The holiday let business is fully operational, with recent income assessments suggesting annual earning potential of £150,000–£200,000, depending on occupancy and seasonal programming. This provides an immediate commercial base for further business development.

In addition, the estate includes two fully self-contained residential rental units with their own access. These offer:

  • A steady and dependable income stream,

  • Or the option to be used as generous staff accommodation for a live-in team or visiting facilitators.

  • Or could be combined to offer the owner a six-bedroom family home.

The Main House – Historic and Adaptable

The central stone-built main house, once the seat of the Lloyd and Bowen families, currently offers multiple rooms across three floors, configured as:

  • Offices

  • Treatment and therapy rooms

  • Meeting and consultation spaces

These could be reimagined as a boutique guest house, private owner's residence, or additional retreat and therapy space.

Creative and Commercial Possibilities

Additional features include:

  • Laundry room

  • Wood workshop

  • Tool sheds

  • Art studio

  • Ample parking for 40+ vehicles

  • Mature planting, orchards, peaceful glades, and a duck pond

  • Potential for glamping or additional outdoor events (subject to planning)

  • Walled garden

  • Small Field

  • Children’s playground and cabin

Income Meets Imagination in a Heritage Setting

Currently operated by a charitable organisation, Waunifor is ready for commercial expansion. The existing infrastructure, combined with its peaceful setting, flexible spaces, and income diversity, creates a rare chance to own a fully functioning business with lifestyle appeal.

Whether you envision a creative arts hub, a wedding and events destination, a wellness retreat, a diverse holiday business, or a hybrid live-work family enterprise, Waunifor has the scale, setting, and story to support your ambitions.

You're Invited

We welcome all interested buyers and potential business operators to attend our Launch Event on:

Saturday 23 August from 10:00am-3:00pm
RSVP essential – please confirm attendance via the contact details below.


EPC Rating: D

MAIN HOUSE:

A grand and character rich residence steeped in local heritage. Set over three floors, the building currently offers flexible mixed use accommodation including offices, meeting rooms, treatment spaces, and a self contained apartment on the second floor. Retaining a wealth of original features, the mansion presents an exciting opportunity for reconfiguration, whether reinstated as a prestigious private home, converted into multiple apartments (subject to consent), or continued as a centre for wellness, education, or arts. Kitchen facilities already in place, Waunifor Mansion blends timeless charm with commercial potential.

Reception Office

3.74m x 3.41m

Office 1

6.15m x 5.4m

Office 2

6.48m x 5.41m

Laundry Room

2.57m x 2.38m

Meditation Room

4.03m x 4.43m

Wellbeing Room

4.29m x 4m

Art Room

5.41m x 4.82m

Kitchen

3.38m x 2.41m

Music Room

5.33m x 5.19m

Office 1

6.11m x 4.21m

Archives

3.9m x 3.45m

DUCKPOND COTTAGE:

Duckpond Cottage is a delightful single-storey, one-bedroom retreat that has been tastefully modernised with a brand-new kitchen and fresh flooring throughout. Cosy and compact, it benefits from oil-fired central heating and offers an ideal hideaway for couples or solo guests looking to unwind in peaceful surroundings.
EPC Rating: D

Living Area

5.5m x 4.73m

Bedroom

3.65m x 2.12m

ROBIN COTTAGE:

Robin Cottage is a charming three-bedroom holiday home that sleeps six, perfect for families or small groups. It features a newly fitted kitchen, an open plan living and dining space, and a modern shower room. With oil-fired central heating and warm character features, this cottage offers comfort and style in equal measure.
EPC Rating: D

Living Room

5.66m x 3.18m

Kitchen (with hatch)

4.91m x 1.42m

Principal Bedroom

3.36m x 2.86m

Bedroom 2

3.29m x 2.08m

Bedroom 3

3.38m x 2.24m

STABLE COTTAGE:

Stable Cottage is a spacious, two-storey stone cottage offering three bedrooms and accommodation for up to six guests. The ground floor includes a country-style kitchen/diner and a cosy living room, while upstairs you’ll find three bedrooms, a bathroom, and an additional shower room. The cottage benefits from oil-fired central heating and characterful charm throughout.
EPC Rating: E

Living Room

6.15m x 4.87m

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

3.64m x 3.25m

Principal Bedroom

4.89m x 2.86m

Bedroom 2

3.62m x 2.37m

Bedroom 3

3.74m x 2.77m

CARRIAGE MEWS:

Carriage Mews is a light-filled, single-level apartment-style cottage with three bedrooms, comfortably sleeping six. It boasts an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area with a feature multi-fuel stove, along with newly fitted double glazing and oil-fired central heating. Ideal for relaxed rural breaks with easy access across the estate.
EPC Rating: E

Kitchen/Living Room

6.07m x 5.52m

Principal Bedroom

3.98m x 3.65m

Bedroom 2

3.59m x 3.23m

Bedroom 3

4.85m x 2.89m

COACH HOUSE:

The Coach House is a generous five-bedroom, first-floor apartment-style cottage that accommodates up to nine guests. The spacious open-plan kitchen/diner/living room creates a sociable heart to the home, supported by two shower rooms. Oil-fired central heating and modern double glazing ensure year-round comfort.
EPC Rating: E

Kitchen/Dining Room

7.89m x 2.55m

Living Room

5.55m x 3.65m

Principal Bedroom

3.56m x 2.34m

Bedroom 2

3.79m x 2.34m

Bedroom 3

4.02m x 3.52m

Bedroom 4

3.24m x 2.54m

Bedroom 5

3.27m x 2.22m

THE LONGHOUSE:

The Long House is a beautifully characterful detached cottage offering five bedrooms and sleeping up to ten guests. Set over two storeys, it features an atmospheric inglenook fireplace, two bathrooms, a galley-style kitchen, and its own designated garden space with lovely views of the walled garden. A perfect choice for larger family gatherings or group retreats.
EPC Rating: F

Living Room

9.08m x 4.31m

Principal Bedroom

4.35m x 3.14m

Kitchen

4.35m x 1.7m

Bedroom 2

4.25m x 3.3m

Bedroom 3

4.28m x 4.19m

Bedroom 4

2.89m x 2.72m

Bedroom 5

5.95m x 4.28m

HERON 1:

Heron 1 is a spacious ground-floor apartment with three well-proportioned bedrooms, a large living room, and a family bathroom. With its own private garden area, it offers flexible accommodation for residential or holiday use in a peaceful countryside setting.
Council Tax Band: B
EPC Rating: D

Living Room

9.61m x 3.88m

Kitchen

4.83m x 2.73m

Principal Bedroom

4m x 3.42m

Bedroom 2

3.91m x 3.39m

Bedroom 3

4.83m x 2.78m

Laundry Store 1

3.41m x 2.97m

Laundry Store 2

3.02m x 2.09m

Laundry 1

2.93m x 2.09m

Laundry 2

2.53m x 2.19m

Laundry 3

2.51m x 1.72m

Hallway

2.52m x 1.47m

HERON 2:

Heron 2 is a bright and airy first-floor apartment offering three bedrooms, a modern kitchen, a spacious living room, and a shower room, along with a useful loft storage area. It enjoys its own garden and private parking space, making it a practical and homely option for long stays.
Council Tax Band: B
EPC Rating: D

Living Room

6.73m x 3.88m

Kitchen

2.82m x 2.32m

Principal Bedroom

4.42m x 2.6m

Bedroom 2

3.1m x 2.74m

Bedroom 3

3.88m x 2.6m

Loft Storage

6.73m x 1.5m

CEDAR HALL:

Cedar Hall is a stunning and versatile event venue at the heart of the Waunifor Estate. With a main hall measuring 1,650 sq ft and a mezzanine gallery above, it offers a grand setting for retreats, concerts, seminars, art exhibitions, yoga sessions, and more—comfortably accommodating between 40 and 100 people. The building also includes a welcoming reception area with kitchenette and a peaceful library/meditation room to the rear.
EPC Rating: C

Great Hall:

13.2m x 12.02m

Library / Meditation Room

12.09m x 3.54m

Entrance Hall

12.03m x 5.52m

Reception Area

4.31m x 4.18m

Mezzanine

5.49m x 4.33m

THE RENDEZVOUS:

The Rendezvous is a charming and adaptable space spanning 1,300 sq ft, ideally suited for workshops, small celebrations, lectures, or as a café/restaurant. It features a fully equipped catering kitchen and a welcoming indoor-outdoor feel with its large veranda and decking overlooking a tranquil stream and open fields. Seating 15 to 70 guests, it also presents a fantastic opportunity as a standalone business venture.
EPC Rating: B

Café Sitting Area

15.53m x 10.12m

Kitchen

5.17m x 3.43m

Store

1.42m x 1.8m

Storage Room

2.04m x 1.67m

Art Studio

6.28m x 5.84m

Tucked behind the main house, the Art Studio is a bright and flexible creative space that has previously served as a pottery workshop, art room, and intimate meeting venue. A peaceful and inspiring corner of the estate, it’s perfect for individual practice or group sessions.

Pottery Studio

6.24m x 3.25m

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