Guests say
This charming bungalow in Angle is highly praised for its excellent location, just a short walk from the beach and coastal paths. Guests consistently mention the comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and lovely enclosed garden, making it ideal for families and walkers alike. The property is clean and cosy, with friendly and helpful owners. While some guests note dated décor, minor maintenance issues, and the lack of a local shop or mobile signal, the overall experience is very positive, with many returning visitors and recommendations for future stays.
Most guests found the property clean and well-presented, with several describing it as spotlessly clean. A few mentioned minor issues such as greasy oven trays or the need for a deeper kitchen clean, but these were exceptions rather than the rule.
The location is frequently highlighted as a major strength, with genuine walking distance to the beach, coastal paths, and local pubs. The peaceful village setting is appreciated, though the lack of a local shop and mobile signal is noted.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, cosy furnishings, and a relaxing atmosphere. The garden and outdoor space add to the comfort, though a few guests found the camp bed less satisfactory and noted the décor could be updated.
The cottage is well-equipped with kitchen appliances, WiFi, and outdoor seating. Some guests noted missing or dated items (e.g., shaver point, TV instructions, bathroom updates), but overall facilities meet or exceed expectations for most visitors.
Several guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as clear instructions, tourist information, and, on occasion, food left in the freezer. However, as these gestures are not guaranteed for every stay, guests should not expect them as standard.
About this property
On the edge of the pretty village of Angle, this semi-detached cottage offers the perfect base for a family holiday. The cottage is very well equipped and decorated with charm and style, and has a quiet garden where outdoor eating and relaxation can be enjoyed after a busy day. A 5-minute walk takes you to the lovely sandy beach of West Angle Bay with views across the water to St Ann's Head, as well as access to the Pembrokeshire National Park. Further afield are the surfing waves at the breathtaking beach of Freshwater West. The whole fantastic South Pembrokeshire coastline can be enjoyed from this spot, as well as the castle, shops and restaurants of Pembroke, the seaside resort of Tenby, Folly Farm and the Dinosaur Experience. With so many days out for all the family, this delightful cottage is perfect for a wonderful holiday.
With two pubs - both serving food – and a general store which incorporates an off licence and post office, the small picturesque village of Angle is a well served little settlement. Just a five minute walk from the lovely sandy beach of West Angle Bay and with views across the water to St. Ann's Head, Angle is also perfectly positioned for access to the Pembrokeshire National Park Coastal Path. For those interested in surfing, there is an excellent beach - Freshwater West – within five miles whilst a number of walks throughout the wonderful countryside connect the stunning coastal scenery. A unique sight along this coastline is the curious St. Govan's Chapel, built right into the rocks, whilst the towns of Tenby and Saundersfoot offer numerous other activities such as museums, craft centres, gardens and mills.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x folding guest bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Fitted kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with sofa bed.
Oil central heating.
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, Smart TV, WiFi small library of games and books.
All fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent (please bring own beach towels).
Travel cot and highchair.
Ample roadside parking.
Enclosed garden with furniture and BBQ.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Pub just 4 mins walk, nearest shop 10 miles in Pembroke Town.
Note: This cottage is accessed up a flight of steps in front garden so may not be suitable for the less mobile.
Nearby points of interest
- Pembroke Castle
- Skomer Island
- Solva Woollen Mill
- The Dinosaur Park Tenby
Reviews (48)
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Jill
The cottage is in a quiet area, situated at the beach end of the village. The bay is very pretty; unfortunately although the weather was sunny and dry, a gale force wind prevailed most of the time and made for unpleasant beach walks. However we sat in the comfort of our car, virtually on the beach, to watch the sun set behind the headland - glorious. The beds and sofas were very comfortable. The furniture and decor are rather tired and scruffy, but commensurate with the comparatively low cost of the cottage. Holiday cottages are so expensive these days, presumably because of the new occupancy rules and other government interventions, so we tend to go away for 5 nights rather than 7 now to keep the cost under £400. Mirehouse was only £289 for 5 nights, in mid April. Cleanliness in the kitchen could certainly be improved - the cupboard doors need a good scrubbing and the trays in the oven were covered in grease - take some foil with you as none is provided. The kitchen is quite a noisy place to sit as both the boiler and the fridge are active a lot of the time. It was good to be able to control the heating by means of the thermostat and boiler control. The shower worked fine but as others have noted, there are no grab handles which makes getting in and out of the bath a little tricky if you have mobility problems. The steps up to the property have a firm handrail and were not too steep. WiFi worked well for browsing and streaming, but there was no phone signal. The TV has no Freeview channels, I used YouTube as I do at home, and if you have a subscription for any of the digital streaming channels I think you can log in to those. Some of the road from Pembroke to Angle (there is only one) was narrower and busier than I expected - you will need to drive or reverse into passing places quite often to let cars and tractors pass. There is a lot of farmland in this region and we sometimes encountered 3 tractors in a row! I wouldn't like to use that road at night and presumably in high season it is also much busier. As there are no shops in Angle, a visit to Pembroke is required to do food shopping etc. No milk, tea, bread or other essentials are provided at the cottage so be sure to stock up on the way. Tenby and Saundersfoot are beautiful and there are several castles in the area. There is also an interesting maritime museum in Pembroke Dock which is free to enter and has very informative volunteer staff. Colby Woodland Gardens near Amroth is also a lovely place and you only pay for parking (free for blue badge holders). So overall Mirehouse is a great holiday home, but because of the stress of the road, I would not choose Angle again.
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Charles
Very comfortable bed. Good communications and clear instructions with owners and Sykes.Good facilities including TV connected to broadband. All clean too, apart from the odd end of season scuff and stain. We'd stay again.
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Katherine
Quiet location and very convenient for the coast path. Had all the amenities that you could need.