Guests say
Yr Hen Gof is a spacious and characterful cottage in a peaceful village setting, ideal for exploring Pembrokeshire and enjoying local pubs. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cosy atmosphere, and pleasant garden. The hosts are welcoming and helpful, and some guests have enjoyed thoughtful touches on arrival. While the cottage is generally clean and comfortable, some furnishings and bedding could benefit from updating, and a few maintenance issues have been noted. Overall, it offers a relaxing base for a Welsh getaway, especially for those seeking charm and convenience.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, though a few mentioned issues such as stained bedding and a shower mat with mould. The majority of reviews did not raise significant cleanliness concerns.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to local attractions, beaches, and a good village pub. Guests found it ideal for exploring Pembrokeshire and appreciated the quiet village setting.
Guests enjoyed the cosy atmosphere and comfortable beds, but several reviews noted uncomfortable lounge furniture and flat pillows, which affected their overall comfort.
The cottage is well equipped, with a good kitchen and pleasant conservatory. However, some guests mentioned tired furniture, a temperamental shower, and a lack of information folder. The garden is pleasant but may not be secure for small dogs.
Some guests were welcomed with local produce and found the hosts friendly and helpful. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
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 (10)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage in an area close to most attractions, beaches and walks.Has all the kitchen utensils, pots, pans ect required. Large conservatory attached, nice to sit in when sun abd read. Just a few things to point out in this cottageGarden not completely safe for small dogs, back fence and gate has gaps under them which our dog escaped under, onto main lane. Suitable for larger dogs.Not suitable for toddlers, lots of ornaments at low level, stairs open plan and bedroom unsuitable for children under eight.Furniture in main lounge seen better days, ripped and dirty not comfortable to sit on.Basic channels on T. V, only two old games supplied in cottage so bring your own.No pillow protectors, quilts and pillows need changing or washing as stained.
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Audrey Gough
Loved the location of the cottage looked impressive when we first arrived however there are a few issues I think need to be sorted in order to give it 5 stars. Firstly the sofa and chairs in the living area are extremely uncomfortable the cushion have hardly any filling and are flat so no support which was a shame. The pillows on the double bed need replacing they are old and flat. I didn't understand why you would have 2 single duvets on a double bed. The shower was hit and miss the plastic mat had black mould on it so but disappointed. We left 2 days earlier than booked because the weather changed and wasn't comfortable enough to sit in and watch TV.
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Peter Collins
Comfortable stay but the the cottage is in need of some TLC. Great location especially with the Farmers Arms in walking distance for decent pub grub