Snaptrip says
St Brides Cottage in Haverfordwest offers a peaceful getaway with stunning settings, friendly locals, and proximity to beaches and scenic walks. While guests appreciate the beautiful location and potential of the property, they note areas for improvement in maintenance and amenities to enhance the overall experience.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviews indicate mixed experiences with cleanliness. Some guests found the property spotless, while others reported unclean conditions upon arrival. The inconsistency leads to a below-average score.
The location is highly praised for its beauty, quietness, and access to beaches and walks. The scenic views and proximity to local attractions contribute to a high score.
Guests find the property layout spacious but mention that furniture and beds could be more comfortable. The presence of basic amenities is noted, though some items are missing, resulting in an average score.
Facilities are deemed adequate but in need of upgrading and better maintenance. Issues with en-suite drainage, WiFi, and drying facilities are mentioned, leading to an average score.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as it pertains to gifts. While one review mentions a kind gesture of returning a lost item, this does not provide enough basis to score the category.
About this property
St Ishmael's 1.5 miles. Located on a working farm, close to the village of St Ishmael's within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is St Brides, a semi-detached barn conversion, ideal for a family or group of six wanting to enjoy some time together close to the coast. This all-ground-floor property has a designated parking space, with extra parking nearby, as well as an open patio area at the front with seating, where you can enjoy your morning coffee in your pleasant setting. Step inside the property and discover a very spacious, open-plan living room, with high ceilings, wooden beams, floor to ceiling windows and a neutral décor, flooding the space with light. The well-equipped kitchen offers a host of appliances and mod cons to enable to create delicious home-cooked meals, which can be enjoyed together at the dining table as you discuss your plans for the remainder of your stay, and after dinner, relax on the inviting sofa as you enjoy a good book, a family board game or a movie night on the TV with DVD Player. When it comes time to catching up on rest, the master double bedroom provides an en-suite wetroom-style bathroom, ideal for those with limited mobility, while the remaining double and twin bedrooms share use of a spacious family bathroom, with a bath and shower over. St Ishmael's village is just over a mile away, with a wonderful pub serving food, as well as a garden centre with a tearoom where you can partake in a delightful afternoon tea. Walkers will delight in the fact that the Pembrokeshire Coast Path can be accessed practically from your doorstep, allowing you to take in incredible coastal landscapes, attractions such as Little Castle Head Lighthouse, a selection of small but beautiful bays that offer moments of tranquility, including Lindsway Bay, which is where a young Prince Charles took his first steps on Welsh soil, and the remote sandy beach of Marloes Sands, backed by dramatic cliffs. The attractive town of Milford Haven is a couple of miles away, home to a stunning marina, perfect for strolls along the waterfront, as well as a host of entertainment, with a museum, theatre and bowling alley, ideal for an evening out. Slightly further afield, the county town of Pembrokeshire, Haverfordwest, home to riverside shopping facilities, a host of eateries, museums and a scenic golf course, for those wanting to enjoy a round of golf. The popular coastal resorts of Tenby, Saundersfoot and Fishguard are all within easy reach, along with St David's, the UK's smallest city. St Brides is a fantastic base for exploring the spectacular coast and attractions of Pembrokeshire.
St Ishmael's is surrounded by countryside, a small beach rests nearby at Lindsway Bay, and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path lies in good distance, passing through simply unbeatable scenery. The town of Milford Haven sits a few miles away, offering a marina, a local museum and a range of amenities. Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire's county town, is certainly worth a day trip. Saundersfoot and Fishguard are not to be missed.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite wetroom with basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and seating area
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen in rent.
Towels not supplied.
Cot and highchair available.
Bicycle storage.
Off-road parking for one car, additional parking available near by.
Front patio area with seating.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 4.7 miles, pub 1.1 miles.
Note: Dogs must be kept on a lead, as the garden is not enclosed and surrounded by working farmland
Nearby points of interest
- Skomer Island
- Ramsey Island RSPB Nature Reserve
- Pembroke Castle
- St Davids Cathedral
- Solva Woollen Mill
- Dr Beynon's Bug Farm
Reviews (12)
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Alec
The site itself is quiet and has beautiful views over farmland but not far from Haverford West and Milford Haven. There are lovely walks to be had close by as is the beach at low tide where children were enjoying crabbing. I would recommend this site and look forward to returning.
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Andrew
We found a last-minute deal that was approx 1/2 the list price. Pros: The property layout is excellent with plenty of space for us all. It's in the most beautiful of settings with a small beach only a 5-minute walk. Super friendly/helpful neighbours and site manager. Vast empty beaches, craggy coves and dramatic coastlines. Pembrokeshire delivers everything you could want from a peaceful getaway. Cons: Terrible "How to find us" instructions with a ridiculously late check-in time of 6 pm. No welcome pack of any description unless you count a couple of toilet rolls and 1/2 used bottle of washing-up liquid. If you like slightly tatty IKEA furniture then you're in luck, it's functional but very basic and uninspiring. The en-suite isn't really fit for purpose... it floods out the bedroom unless mopped after each shower and the toilet is worrying slow at flushing. There's no hoover, which is a problem when you've got a moulting spaniel. Lastly, I appreciate that the property is on a working farm but it suffers from a pretty bad fly issue, the neighbours didn't have the same problem so either we need to change our wash habits or there's something going on with the property. Overall we had the most amazing week and would go back to Pembrokeshire in a heartbeat. With some basic maintenance and a little more thought the property could easily match the superb quality of its location.
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Stephen
Not clean on arrival- food debris and unclean bathroom No pegs or clothes rack to dry beach clothes No information book No information about on site drying room En suite bathroom does not drain Shower holder in other bathroom kept falling off