This lovely cottage is the perfect place for a holiday getaway, with wonderful coastal walks in both directions, and attractions to explore on the doorstep. It is one of four converted former farm cottages set in 13 acres of countryside on the outskirts of Trefin (1 mile). The historic little seaside village has pretty painted houses overlooking a small beach, a cafe and a pub, where you can enjoy delicious local produce, including crabs and fish from neighbouring Porthgain. St Davids (8.5 miles) holds the title of Britain’s smallest city and is famous for its magnificent medieval cathedral. Visit this historic building and wander through the beautiful grounds and ruins of the Bishop’s Palace, where grazing sheep and cattle help to conserve the ancient landscape. There are shops, cafes, and galleries in the charming city centre, and you can discover more about this fascinating corner of Pembrokeshire in the impressive Oriel Y Parc Gallery and Visitors’ Centre. Just outside St Davids, Whitesands Bay is a vast, sandy beach with surging waves for surfers and calmer waters at the southern end for swimming and exploring rock pools. Discover a centuries-old tradition that is still thriving at Melin Tregwynt, a whitewashed mill in a hidden valley at Castle Morris (5 miles). Tour the mill to see Welsh woollens such as throws and blankets which have been woven here since the 17th century.
The impressive and roomy, open-plan interior is full of character, featuring some of the original, thick stone walls painted white, and original beams in the kitchen, along with more recent ceiling beams in the dining area. An extra-large window makes this a wonderfully light and airy space, with an elegant wooden dining table that seats eight guests and a stylish reclining chair. A small, deep-set window from the original cottage enhances the atmosphere of the cosy living area. It is also spacious and comfortably furnished, with two inviting leather sofas and a matching armchair on which you can curl up in front of the TV or plan tomorrow’s adventure. There are two steps up to the galley kitchen, fitted with simple, country-style units and there is a ground-floor cloakroom with a WC. An elegant steel and wood spiral staircase leads to the mezzanine floor with a gallery and a comfortable double bedroom. This is simply furnished, with a wooden floor and built-in cupboards, together with a TV and rooflight with a wonderful view of the sea. An en-suite bathroom completes the accommodation.
Outside, a seating area with picnic benches by the side of the cottage has another lovely sea view, and there is also a shared garden with a lawn and play equipment for young children.