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The Dwelling Place

Lydstep, near Tenby, West Wales
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Quirky 400-year-old property situated in a farm setting
  • Within 0.5 miles of a beach, pub and renowned coastal path
  • Excellent location for exploring historic Tenby, 4 miles away
Overview
Property code: OC-FB260

Get back to basics with a stay in the pretty Welsh village of Lydstep, staying in a charming 17th-century property that’s moments from the village pub and just half a mile from a sandy beach. Located on the renowned Pembrokeshire Coast Path, you’ll never feel short-changed for outdoor excursions when staying in this undeniable beauty spot. Perfect for families, this farmland accommodation has been lovingly converted to provide a welcoming home-from-home base. It’s even powered by solar panels, ideally suited to those eco-conscious holidaymakers who prefer a sustainable stay.

 

Featuring traditional decor throughout, this quirky cottage offers more than enough space for four guests and is arranged over one storey. Socialising becomes effortless in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, a space that’s punctuated by warming gas fire that emits a cosy glow. Prepare meals together in the well-equipped kitchen and sit down to mealtimes together. The lounge boasts comfortable sofas to sink into at the end of each day and a TV/DVD for your entertainment. Completing the property is two bedrooms, one double and one twin, along with access to a shared garden with lawn space and furniture.

 

Offering a peaceful hidden gem in the bustling Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Lydstep boasts an inviting local pub and a beautiful beach that’s certainly off the beaten track. With walking boots in tow, be sure to follow some of the impressive Pembrokeshire Coast Path to take in the area’s rugged seascapes, keeping a close eye out for seals basking by the water along the way. Following this path leads you to the nearby town of Tenby (4 miles), an ever-popular holiday destination with plenty of history to explore. Walk along its original town walls, pay a visit to the castle and ruins and perhaps board a boat to Caldey Island (7 miles) to pick up locally made perfume and chocolate.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric hob, oven, fridge, microwave and washing machine
  • Electric and solar-powered heating
  • Gas fire
  • TV, DVD player
  • Shared garden with seating
  • Off-road parking for two cars
  • Pub within 0.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Sophie Coe

This property is personally managed by Sophie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Angela 24th May 2026

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Lovely cottage, nice quiet location, has everything you need for a relaxing holiday.This was our second stay at this property and would definitely return

Reviewed by Eileen 5th May 2026

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Lovelty place, great price and friendly/helpful owner! Road traffic was surprisingly heavy, but that's other people's fault (we came by train and taxi), and the roadside windows are double-glazed. Beautiful traffic-free walks start only a few yards from the cottage by way of compensation. We are already looking forward to coming back!

Reviewed by Elizabeth 14th March 2026

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Warm, cosy and well situated cottage. Had everything we needed for a week of thorough exploring on foot.

Reviewed by Christopher 21st February 2026

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Great stay, very clean and surprisingly large property. Large outdoor yard for kids to play. Well equipped and very clean. The only negative is the area is extremely quiet when out of season, nothing in the actual village - The pub was also closed when we visited. Short walk to the beach down a large hill.

Reviewed by L 12th January 2026

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Lovely cottage. We enjoyed our stay here at the Dwelling Place. We were here in January so being a traditional stone cottage it took a couple of hours to heat the place through but from then on in our stay was comfortable. The cottage is spacious and well equipped and was clean and tidy. It is about a 10 minute walk from the Pembroke Coastal path aRead morend the beach. A fire stick was kindly provided and also the WiFi was good. There is plenty of parking space and easy access to Tenby. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 23rd December 2025

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Reviewed by Nicola 15th November 2025

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The cottage is very tired and on the shabby side sadly... Though had everything you need there... I found it hard to find as I arrived when it was dark ,and it looked deserted when I arrived

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Reviewed by Jane 27th October 2025

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The rural location was exactly what we required. The property was warm and comfortable. There was ample kitchen equipment supplied. Whilst being close to the road the traffic noise was negligible and did not disturb our sleep. Parking was brilliant, it being out of sight but close to the property entrance made for easy access. The open plan living Read morearea allowed for adjustments which enhanced our overall comfort. Hide

Reviewed by Charles 18th October 2025

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Clean, warm, bit of a problem when the door handle broke but it was quickley replaced and all was well. Found the location to be good for travelling to various places.

Reviewed by Heather 23rd September 2025

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Reviewed by Alvina 12th September 2025

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Reviewed by Edward 30th August 2025

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Reviewed by Sarah 26th July 2025

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Great location and good access to the coastal path. Good living space for a family of four. Great parking.

Reviewed by June 14th June 2025

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A lovely, well equipped cottage in a stunning area of Pembrokeshire.

Reviewed by Jane 17th May 2025

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Well placed for Pembrokeshire, comfortable accommodation albeit tired in areas. Spotlessly clean. As it is a converted barn there is inevitable dampness in corners. Local pub, basic good pub food. There is road noise due to locality. Beautiful area of Pembrokeshire

Reviewed by Peter 3rd May 2025

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Although right on the main road it was not too noisy.It was convenient having the busstop outside and Tenby could be reached in 20 mins.Itwas easy to walk to the coastal path and beach.

Reviewed by Joanne 19th April 2025

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This is the second time we have stayed at this cottage, mainly because it is well placed and very reasonable in cost, plus we adore Pembrokeshire. It is clean, comfortable, warm and pretty well equipped. Plenty of easy parking. Very well placed to access all that Pembrokeshire has to offer. It was just two of us staying, but imagine it is plenty biRead moreg enough for a family of four or four adults. Hide

Reviewed by Pauline 12th April 2025

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Some small additions/updates needed but overall a good place to stay to see Pembrokeshire. This is our third stay in 2 years and perfect for two young boys who like to romp!

Reviewed by Claire 5th April 2025

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Second stay for our family of four - location in Pembrokeshire is ideal for such lovely beaches, walks and attractions. Road noise was not noticable and the cottage is a lovely size with a fully equipped kitchen including washing machine which was so helpful. Lovely and warm cottage and very friendly owners.

Reviewed by Michael 1st April 2025

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Reviewed by A 28th December 2024

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Reviewed by Judith 21st September 2024

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A fantastic holiday home, such attentive and caring owners too. So good to have a one level holiday home with my disability. Such a good central base to visit loads of the beautiful beaches on the Pembrokeshire coast. So much history and places of interest to visit too. Bed was comfortable and cottage made cosy in the evening, although right next tRead moreo the road the noise didn't bother me and I'm not use to close traffic. The kitchen was very well equipped, no complaints at all. Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 7th September 2024

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Location is very convenient to explore all of Pembrokeshire, clean, spacious and comfortable, easy parking, if windows open there is loud road noise, but would not put us off of using this cottage again. Kitchen well equipped for normal needs, good to have choice of bath or shower, we found beds to be very comfortable. Good quality furniture in louRead morenge. Lovely to find you do get a little glimpse of the sea from windows. Lystep coastline is spectacular, Pembrokeshire's our favorite place to be. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 17th August 2024

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Great location and it has all the things you need in a holiday rental. Some very minor cosmetic touches needed, but other than that, no complaints and that's not really a complaint anyway. Good value for money all things taken into consideration.

Reviewed by Susan 10th August 2024

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Lovely location for walks on the headland and for exploring the coast path, castles and beaches nearby. Pretty comfortable cottage with basic equipment. We spent a really enjoyable week here relaxing, exploring and having a good time. Enjoyed watching the swifts flying in and out of the barn.

Reviewed by Angela 27th July 2024

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Had a lovely stay at this property,had everything we needed for a relaxing holiday.Would definitely recommend if you want to stay out of town.Nice pub across the road and bus stop right outside of you didn't want to drive.Would definitely return.

Reviewed by Ian 8th June 2024

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Quaint, quiet location in a well set out 2 bedroom, clean, warm & cozy converted cowshed (The Dwelling Place). Just a 10 minute stroll to the coastal path / Lydstep Caverns & a only 5 minute drive into Tenby. Large, private parking area to the rear, fast free Wi-Fi, Instant hot water, shower & bath. Its not a new building & there are small bits thaRead moret need fixing up. If you accept that & realize its clean, in a great location for a reasonable price you'll enjoy it as much as we did. Hide

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FBM Holidays is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.