Guests say
Swallows Cottage in Pembroke is highly praised for its peaceful location, comfort, and cleanliness. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, proximity to beaches and attractions, and the thoughtful touches like welcome baskets. The cottage is described as cosy, homely, and perfect for both families and couples seeking a relaxing stay.
The majority of guests found the cottage to be spotlessly clean, with only a few mentioning minor issues with cobwebs. The high standard of cleanliness contributes to the overall positive experience.
The cottage's location is consistently praised for being central, quiet, and convenient for exploring Pembrokeshire's coast, beaches, and attractions. Its rural setting offers a peaceful retreat, adding to the charm of the holiday experience.
Guests describe the cottage as cosy, comfortable, and well-equipped, with extra points for the warm duvets and homely touches. A few guests noted the beds could be firmer, but overall, the comfort level is highly regarded.
The cottage is well-equipped with everything needed for a stay, including toys and body boards for children. Some guests experienced minor issues with the washing machine and kitchen tap, but these did not significantly detract from the overall positive feedback.
The thoughtful gestures, such as welcome baskets and fresh flowers, are frequently mentioned and appreciated by guests. While these gifts enhance the experience, it is noted that such extras, though delightful, are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Pembroke 3 miles. This charming stone barn conversion, attached to the owner's home, is located three miles from the town of Pembroke in Pembrokeshire. The barn is part of a courtyard, set down a private single lane, where farm buildings have been lovingly converted into holiday homes. You start to relax as you drive into this peaceful country location, with fields and woodland all around. This beautifully presented stone cottage is located at the far end of the courtyard. With its underfloor heating in the kitchen and living areas, plus its warming woodburner, even on the coolest of days you'll be warm and cosy.
The kitchen is well equipped for the chef of the party and the dining area provides an ideal place to chat as the meals are prepared or perhaps even for a game of cards. The welcoming woodburner in the sitting room will entice you to snuggle up in front of the TV or sit and do a bit of bird spotting in the trees, seen through the patio doors. The two bedrooms on the first floor with sloping ceilings and open beams are the perfect place to rest with a good night's sleep after a fun day out. Sitting or playing in the garden in such peaceful surroundings will start and end your days perfectly.
From such a charming cottage, you may not to wish to venture far, however there are walks from the doorstep, and a short drive will take you to Pembroke with its magnificent castle. Enjoy days out on the local sandy beaches, walks along the coast path or round the lily ponds, or perhaps a wondrous visit to St Govan's Chapel set in the rocks. With such an array of attractions on offer, your days can be as busy or relaxing as you choose. Then, return to this welcoming cottage, to plan the next day's adventures.
A medieval walled town, Pembroke is home to a magnificent castle, which was the birthplace of Henry Tudor. In an idyllic location, on the river estuary, this historic town has an abundance of shops, quaint tea rooms and restaurants. The stunning Pembrokeshire coastline is nearby, with its award-winning beaches and great coastal walks along the coastal path.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Ground floor bathroom with a walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburner.
Underfloor heating on ground floor with electric panel heaters in bedrooms and woodburner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, TV with Fire Stick, DVD, WiFi with fibre optic internet, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent, please bring own beach towels.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed lawned garden with furniture.
Small sunny garden area to front.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shops and pubs 3 miles.
Note: Mobile signal can be limited indoors.
Note: Sloping ceilings in bedrooms.
Note: This property is not suitable for children 5 years of age and under.
Nearby points of interest
- Pembroke Castle
- The Dinosaur Park Tenby
- Folly Farm Adventure Park And Zoo
Reviews (35)
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Helen
Itâs in a peaceful quiet location. Cottage is decorated with high quality furnishings and welcome package was a lovely touch . However we did find downstairs quite damp and cold and the living room smelt of cat wee at times . The bathroom in particular was damp and we struggled to stop the towels smelling musty despite airing them upstairs. Coats hung in the kitchen felt damp at the end of the holiday. Although the cottage was clean there were lots of cobwebs and spiders which looked like theyâd been there a while . Also the cottage is advertised as having a washing machine but that had developed a fault so wasnât working ( there was a note from the owners apologising and offering to wash a load ) The cottage is very pretty and we donât like giving negative comments however we feel that some bits do need a mention for future guests
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Layla
The cottage was very well presented, comfortable and had everything we needed. Sadly the washing machine had broken which was a pain for us as we spend a lot of time on the beach so just need a quick rinse and spin of the bits when we get back in. The owners offered (and did) any washing that was needed that was kind of them. Would definitely recommend this lovely cottage as a base for your Pembrokshire holidays
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Kelly
Welcomed with fresh milk and biscuits, the cottage is clean and has everything you need to stay whether you are a family with children or all adults. We stayed in the summer and enjoyed the fact that it is a short drive into Pembroke Town and about a 15 minute drive to Freshwater West and Stackpole Quay (national trust) that is a short walk to Barafundle Beach. Only 30 mins drive to Tenby. Our first time visiting Wales and we fell in love with it. Wish weâd booked 2 weeks so we could have visited everything in the area. Would recommend visiting Narberth town centre too as itâs got a market and some lovely shops with hidden tapas bars! All in all we would highly recommend Wagtail Cottage. Having our own drive for the car, the Amazon stick and dvd player (with lots of quite up to date dvds included) for those cosy movie nights in and a well equipped kitchen for cooking dinners every night really added the homely touches for us as a family of 4.