Guests say
Yr Hen Gof is a spacious and characterful cottage in the peaceful village of Mathry, ideally situated for exploring Pembrokeshire and close to a popular local pub. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, pleasant garden, and welcoming hosts. Many found the cottage cosy and enjoyed thoughtful touches on arrival. While some furnishings and maintenance aspects could benefit from updating, the property offers a relaxing base for holidays, especially for those seeking a quiet village atmosphere and easy access to local attractions.
Several guests found the cottage clean and tidy on arrival, but some mentioned issues such as stained bedding, dated bathroom, and occasional cleanliness concerns with furniture and shower mats.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the coast, local walks, and the village pub. Guests found it ideal for exploring Pembrokeshire and appreciated the peaceful village setting.
While many guests found the cottage cosy and beds comfortable, others reported uncomfortable sofas, flat pillows, and minor issues with bedding and temperature in some rooms.
The kitchen is well equipped and the garden and sun room are appreciated. Some guests noted maintenance issues with furniture, shower temperature, and garden security for small dogs, but overall facilities met most needs.
Several guests mentioned a warm welcome and thoughtful gifts of local produce on arrival, though these gestures are not guaranteed for every stay. Hosts were described as friendly and helpful.
About this property
A modern holiday cottage in Mathry, Pembrokeshire, where pets are welcome..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Sound System, DVD Player, Open Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Sun Room: (2 Steps), CD Player, French Doors Leading To Garden
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Galleried, 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Oil central heating (£15 per week October-April), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for open fire included October-April. Travel cot and highchair. Small front lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Rear gravelled area with garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. A pretty, modern, pet-friendly Pembrokeshire holiday cottage converted from what was once the smithy and smith’s cottage. Set on the hillside leading up to the hilltop village of Mathry, it is cosy, comfortable and features exposed stone walls and a high vaulted ceiling. The spacious kitchen/dining room is a lovely, welcoming family room with open plan stairs leading to a galleried loft bedroom over the kitchen. The owner, who lives in the adjoining, but completely separate cottage, has hand-crocheted beautiful bedspreads for every bed. Leading off the kitchen to the rear is a sun room and gravelled outdoor dining area with table and chairs. The living room (two steps down from the kitchen) has an open fire and a piano for those who are musically inclined to enjoy! The village pub is just a short walk from the property and is a traditional village pub offering a warm welcome and good pub food.
There is wonderful walking and cycling country with easy access either on foot or by car to the numerous coves and beaches along the Pembrokeshire National Park Coastal Path - a beach lover’s paradise. Walk through National Trust Broom Wood to the twin beaches of Abermawr and Aberbach (dogs are welcome all year round), it is never crowded on account of limited parking and a quarter of a mile walk to each.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 4 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Blue Lagoon
- Ramsey Island RSPB Nature Reserve
- Theatr Gwaun
- Solva Woollen Mill
- Dr Beynon's Bug Farm
- St Davids Cathedral
Reviews (14)
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Confirmed Guest
the sofas and chairs were extremely uncomfortable,had seen better days and looked dirty.The pillows were old smelt and again not fit for purpose, 2 single quilts on double bed.Bathroom very dated.On the plus side was generally clean.Mice in ground bedroom roof void the length of stay keeping us awake at night.We spoke to owners on many occasions about the issues traps were put out for mice.We contacted cottages.com and got zero help will not book with them again after using them for over 30 years.
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Keith Steadman
Located in the pretty village of MathryQuite close to Fishguard
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely cottage in the village of Mathry, which is a credit to it's owners, and it is ideally located between Fishguard and St. David's. The owners greeted us on arrival and a welcome pack of local produce was found on the kitchen table.Plenty of space inside and out, and the thick stone walls were a blessing in the late May heatwave that we experienced, as the cottage was nice and cool in comparison. The sun room (main entrance) was boiling hot as it is South facing, but this did mean that any washing dried really quickly.The kitchen is well equipped, with plenty of pots and pans, a dish washer, toaster and a really good oven. There are not any shops in the village, but there are several in the local villages which are a short drive away. There are plenty of supermarkets in Fishguard and Haverfordwest, which are not too far away. The Farmers Arms, which is only a couple of minutes walk away from the cottage, serves really good food, plus excellent local ales and ciders. They are able to cater for food allergies and intolerances, which was a bonus for my family. We had a lovely Sunday lunch, then a proper fish 'n' chips meal on our last night. If you time it right, The Farmers Arms also put on live bands!A highly recommended cottage!