Boncath is a village and postal district in north Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is located about five miles (8 kilometres) west of Newcastle Emlyn. The village can be found at a crossroad linking the close by settlements of Newchapel (Capelnewydd), Eglwyswrw, Blaenffos and Bwlchygroes. Originally a hamlet around an inn, the village developed after the creation of the railway in 1885. Boncath railway station, which opened its doors in September 1886, was a two-platform stop on the line in between Crymmych Arms and Kilgerran Halt on the Whitland and Cardigan Railway, known as 'Cardi Bach'. The line was closed as a consequence of the 1963 Beeching Axe and the station building was transformed into a private home. The village once included three tailors, a cobbler as well as a dressmaker, and in 2000 a new Community Hall was built. Cilwendeg House, described as one of the most significant mansions in Pembrokeshire, dates from the late eighteenth century and was built on the site of a former home which dates back to the 1600s. One of the features of the property is the Grade II listed Shell House, constructed in the late 1820s. The 21 bedroom mansion was a care home from 1952 to 2010. Nowadays, the village features a permanent resident population of approximately 700 people. The town is served by a regular bus service. The Boncath Inn is positioned in the centre of the village along with a village shop and Post Office, as well as several small businesses. The Welsh Independent Chapel at Fachendre (Fach-hendre), established in 1879, can be found south east of the village and is a listed building. The Community Hall, a registered charity, offers a building that can be used for events within the area. Cilwendeg was the location of the 2013 Urdd Eisteddfod. For all your home improvement jobs, be sure that you pick reputable professionals in Boncath to make sure that you get the top quality service.