Guests say
Y Bwthyn in Clynderwen, South Wales, is a cottage that offers a peaceful retreat with a hot tub and is praised for its friendly owners and idyllic location. It serves as a cosy base for exploring Pembrokeshire's attractions and beaches. While some guests have concerns about maintenance, the majority reflect on a lovely stay with great hospitality.
Most guests found the cottage to be satisfactory, but there were mentions of a mouldy shower and a need for TLC, suggesting room for improvement in cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its seclusion, proximity to tourist attractions, and accessibility to the Pembrokeshire coast, making it a great spot for a relaxing break.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, with a warm atmosphere and sufficient amenities for families. However, some noted that the wet room was not suitable for a wheelchair user, indicating some comfort limitations.
While the hot tub is frequently mentioned and enjoyed, there are mixed reviews about the maintenance of other facilities. Some guests reported issues with white goods and a lack of daily checks on the hot tub, but there is not enough consistent detail to score this category accurately.
The reviews reflect positively on the owners' hospitality and helpfulness. However, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness in the context of this category, so a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Llandissilio 1 mile. This superb eco-friendly Llandissilio cottage in open countryside, just a mile from the village centre, has been lovingly created from the conversion of a barn on the owners' working farm, with ponies, goats, cattle, free range ducks and chickens all nearby. Full of character, this cosy Llandissilio cottage retains original features including open beams and stone walling. While all three bedrooms are accessed internally, the main bedroom also has an external fire escape door leading to stone steps. The spacious rooms throughout this beautiful Llandisillio cottage, and the peaceful informal garden and woodland areas make this the perfect setting for a family holiday. Enjoy scenic walks or cycle rides from the doorstep, the thrills and spills of Oakwood Theme Park, beautiful sandy beaches, or visits to magnificent castles, mills and craft centres scattered around the area. A terrific Llandissilio cottage, ideal for all the family.
12 miles from the county town of Haverfordwest, the scattered village of Llandissilio offers visitors a few amenities including a post office, restaurant, shop and two pubs, one of which remains unchanged since it opened. Haverfordwest has yet more choice of shops, pubs and eating places. There are walks and cycle rides through beautiful countryside, as well as the coastal path and Preseli Mountains close at hand. Other days out include Oakwood Theme Park, Folly Farm, boat trips from Tenby, castles, mills and golf courses.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor twin, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Ground floor wet room with shower, basin, WC.
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, basin, WC.
Fitted kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room.
Eco-friendly central heating from Biomass boiler, all electricity generated from owners' wind turbine.
Electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, WiFi, small library of books/games/DVDs.
Fuel & power included in rent.
Bed linen & towels included in rent.
Cot & highchair.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Large informal garden with lawned area, open woodland, furniture & BBQ.
Covered, open shed available for cycles.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop & pub 1 mile.
Note: Last 0.2 miles to cottage is via single farm track - not suitable for low suspension vehicles.
Note: During the wetter periods the garden area can be muddy as it is natural.
Note: This property has a minimum of 3 nights.
Reviews (17)
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Philip
Not happy about the road to the cottage not 100% clean ,animals are not what it said on your website no washing line ,wi fi terrible and freeveiw not good ,ownerâs very nice would not say there again thanks Mr Grady
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Donna
However, if I am honest we were all (a group of three adults and one child) disappointed with the quality of the accommodation. We paid over £700 for four nights and expected the standard to warrant said level of fee. First of all, the hot tub that was advertised on the listing had not been maintained. When I asked if it could be filled, I was told that it should have been taken off the listing. Apparently, the hot tub required too much maintenance and cost around £100 a week to heat. This second claim infuriated me as the barn was covered in solar panels with a daily output of over 20kw, which is more than enough to run two properties. The farm also has a wind generator so I doubt very much that they are short on free energy. It became apparent that the real reason for not maintaining the hot tub was a general lack of regard or care for the property. The windows were absolutely filthy, there were large gaps in the grout and the shower base threatened to fall through every time you stepped out. The towels were so old and rough I would have consigned them to the dog pile. Access to the outdoor area was overgrown, which the owner put down to having a bad back despite being up at 4am to deal with her horses. The swings were broken. The BBQ was covered in bird muck and thrown in an area with some old bikes. The kitchen table was permanently tacky due to what was left of the varnish going bad. Our elbows and the plates all stuck to it, which was disgusting. The board games were all old and incomplete. The barn just felt unloved and in much need of maintenance. The impression I gained was that the owners had far too much on their hands. I know this was promoted as a working farm, but there were no obvious signs of farm animals as pictured. I happen to live in a farming community and the idea of an area being 'natural' does not equate to it being poorly maintained. Driving in, I honestly thought we had booked on a gypsy site due to the abandoned caravans, piles of rubbish, and poorly maintained buildings. The campsite, which is located right at the front gate, looks much better as you do not need to pass all the owner's discarded waste on the way through. I'm sorry to be blunt. The photos do not show the property as it really is. Another thing that we all found astonishing was that there was no welcome pack - not a single loo roll, no washing up liquid or sponge, no tablet for the dishwasher. It's such a basic and inexpensive way to make guests feel welcome. Being able to use the loo after a two hundred mile trip isn't much to ask when you are paying that amount of money.
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Annette
We were made feel very welcome by Erica the owner. She checked all was ok for us throughout the week. If you want an away from it all break this is the place to visit.