Guests say
Rhiwelli is a charming and beautifully situated cottage, highly praised for its breathtaking sea views, peaceful setting, and welcoming host. Guests consistently mention the spotless cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped nature of the property. The location is ideal for exploring Pembrokeshire, with easy access to coastal walks and local amenities. While a few guests noted minor maintenance issues and occasional disappointment with the welcome hamper, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Cleanliness is frequently highlighted, with numerous guests describing the cottage as spotlessly clean and well maintained. Only one or two reviews mention the property feeling a little tired, but these are outweighed by the many positive comments.
The location receives near-universal acclaim for its stunning panoramic views, peacefulness, and proximity to local attractions and walks. The only minor negatives are the steep access track and occasional visitors wandering near the grounds.
Guests regularly describe the cottage as comfortable, spacious, and cosy, with good beds and a relaxing atmosphere. A few mention hard mattresses and a bathroom in need of modernisation, but overall comfort is rated very highly.
The cottage is praised for being well equipped, with modern amenities such as WiFi and streaming services. Some minor issues are noted, such as missing kitchen items, a lack of a bathroom lock, and occasional maintenance concerns, but these do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
Many guests appreciated the warm welcome from the owner and the provision of a welcome hamper. However, some noted that the contents of the hamper varied and did not always include all expected items. Please note that gifts such as hampers are not guaranteed.
About this property
Rhiwelli sits in four acres of sloping grounds on the northern flanks of the Preseli Hills. The panoramic sea views are breath-taking on a sunny day from the patio and terraced lawns in front of the cottage. The property has retained many period features with exposed and painted stonework to the interior, an open-plan double height sitting room, galleried landing, exposed beams and joists and an inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove.
Rhiwelli sits in four acres of sloping grounds on the northern flanks of the Preseli Hills. The panoramic sea views are breath-taking on a sunny day from the patio and terraced lawns in front of the cottage. The steep northerly slopes are covered with deciduous woodland and the land to the west and south is covered with natural vegetation, including bracken, grasses and wild flowers. The all-weather lane to the cottage is steep but easily driven and there is ample parking for at least four cars with a large turning area. The cottage lies on an almost flat terrace with easy, all weather access around it. A National Park viewpoint is situated on the northern slopes of the Preseli Hills, some distance above this beautiful detached character cottage.
The property has retained many period features with exposed and painted stonework to the interior, an open-plan double height sitting room, galleried landing, exposed beams and joists. and an inglenook fireplace with a cosy wood burning stove make it a perfect choice throughout the seasons.
Dinas Cross, a village of about 600 inhabitants, sits deep below the cottage and nestles within the steep slopes of the Dinas Mountain. There are two beautiful beaches nearby where there is safe bathing and boating and the village has a great fish and chip shop! There are many local walks with scenic routes over the mountain to the Gwaun Valley and the Preseli Hills beyond. Days out in Pembrokeshire are limitless; with family fun theme parks; historic castles and cathedrals; and plenty of activities from a gentle round of golf with a sea view, to coasteering and kayaking for the more adventurous.
Additional Information:
Ground floor accommodation (with the exception of the mezzanine level).
Please note, whilst the property has two bedrooms with king-size beds, a maximum of three guests can be accommodated due to the natural spring fed water supply.
Sorry, no pets.
Children over five years welcome (please carefully supervise due to the steep open landscape).
Reviews (62)
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Confirmed Guest
Fantastic views and a very comfortable, well equipped cottage. Thanks Rex for another fabulous stay in such a beautiful area of Wales.
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Confirmed Guest
Excellent accommodation. Wonderful setting.
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Confirmed Guest
Very helpful owner. Property spotlessly clean. Good to have a bath available after a days' walking. Slightly awkward heating when it can get cold overnight but the heating only stays on for up to a max of 3 hours.