Guests say
Guests appreciate Old Spot Cottage for its comfort, modern amenities, and proximity to the stunning Pembrokeshire coast. The host, Kathy, is commended for her hospitality. While some minor maintenance issues and inaccuracies in online descriptions were noted, the overall experience was positive, with the property providing a great base for exploring the area.
The property is generally well-kept with ample towels and soap provided. However, a few instances of unwashed utensils and the need for light bulb replacements slightly mar the cleanliness score.
The location is highly praised for its beauty and proximity to the Pembrokeshire coastal path, offering guests the opportunity to explore the scenic surroundings.
The cottage is noted for its comfortable beds and spacious rooms, providing a relaxing environment for guests. The presence of a bath is also mentioned as a treat.
Facilities are modern and well-equipped, with a special mention of the Aga oven. However, points are deducted for minor issues such as non-working WiFi, a lack of sharp knives, and some maintenance concerns like non-working bath jets and missing TV remotes.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Goodwick 3.5 miles, Fishguard 5.0 miles, St Davids 14.0 miles. Old Spot Cottage is a characterful, family-friendly cottage located in the north Pembrokeshire hamlet of Trefasser near Strumble Head. Settled in a rural location with easy access to the sparkling coast, the cottage is brimming with unique features for a family of six's next holiday by the sea. Off-road farmyard parking greets you on arrival to unpack and get settled in with ease, while taking in your peaceful surroundings. Step inside to find a kitchen/diner ready to host family dinners after the day's adventures; farmhouse meets contemporary in this well-equipped space with an electric range cooker, dishwasher, and a round, wooden table for six. After you've cleared the plates and put the little ones to bed, why not grab a bottle from the wine cooler, pour yourself a glass, and step into the enclosed rear garden for a moment's peace. Retreat inside as the evening cools to a beautiful, spacious sitting room with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, stone walls, and a gorgeous, stained-glass, original chapel window. Curl up on the sofas in this unique space with a good book or your favourite show on the TV, all the while the wood burning stove crackles nearby to complete the picture! After wandering the coast, return to Old Spot Cottage and head to the utility room; located six steps down from the kitchen, you'll find a washing machine and a wet room to freshen up. Two bedrooms are located on the ground floor, one family-friendly room containing a double bed, child's bed, and cot, alongside a twin with a TV, while upstairs lies the double room which benefits from lovely views, sloped ceilings, a TV, and the quirky chapel window to admire up close. All bedrooms are served by the ground-floor bathroom, complete with a large corner bath for the ultimate relaxation and a walk-in shower with a rainfall shower head. Begin your seaside adventure by walking down the coast, with Old Spot Cottage ideally located for walking the stunning Pembrokeshire Coast Path, just a two minute walk away heading either North or South! Also only 500 yards from the bus stop for the ‘Strumble Shuttle’ which can take you towards plenty of walkways leading to stunning sea vistas, picnic spots, and historic monuments like Strumble Head Lighthouse! Heading east, pick up any essentials at the convenience shop in Goodwick and visit the Ocean Lab Aquarium which you're there! There are many eateries in the twin town of Fishguard, as well as walkways around the waterfront to picturesque Lower Town, the location of such famous films as Moby Dick starring Gregory Peck and Under Milk Wood starring Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor! Don't forget to call into the Town Hall to visit the historic Last Invasion Tapestry, which was made by around 80 local women to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Last Invasion of Mainland Britain in 1797 when the Napoleonic French were repelled by locals, led by Welsh heroine Jemima Nicholas and her pitchfork!. A short distance away is Newport, where you can enjoy sunny days at Newport Beach and learn about historic toys at the Ty Twt Dolls' House and Toy Museum and travel further along to visit the iconic Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber - 5500 years of history in a wonderfully peaceful setting. Heading west, Britain's smallest city, St Davids with its incredible Cathedral, is within easy reach. Spend the day creating sandcastles on picturesque beaches such as Abereiddy and Whitesands Bay or take the kids to Dr.Beynon's Bug Farm. Then jump on a boat trip to Ramsey Island with the RSPB Nature Reserve. Finish the day in style with a meal in The Bishops in the heart of St Davids! You'll have plenty to do on your next family-friendly holiday with a stay at Old Spot Cottage.
Goodwick is a charming coastal community with a beautiful view of the bay where the twice-daily boats to Ireland depart. It has everything you need, including shops, cafes, taverns, and a small grocery. Fishguard, the twin town, is only two miles away, where you'll discover more unusual stores, a delicatessen, pubs, restaurants, and the Last Invasion Tapestry, which has been compared to the Bayeux Tapestry and is based on the legendary Welsh ladies' victory over the French. The Pembrokeshire and Cardiganshire sections of the world-famous Welsh coastal line are right on your doorstep.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms.
1 x Double with TV.
1 x Ground floor family room with double, child's bed and cot.
1 x Ground floor twin with TV.
There are sloped ceilings in the first-floor double bedroom.
Ground floor bathroom with corner bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor wet room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with wood burning stove.
There are steps throughout the interior and stone steps leading down to the rear garden, please take care
Biomass central heating.
Range cooker with electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, wine cooler.
3 x TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for wood burning stove included in rent.
Electric Vehicles: This property does not have a charge point for electric vehicles and charging from within the property is prohibited.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Please bring your own beach towels.
Highchair and cot available.
Off-road farmyard parking.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
The cottage is located on the owner's farm which has friendly farm dogs.
Shop 3.7 miles, pub 3.6 miles, coast 0.5 miles
Reviews (6)
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Suzanne
The house was nice and comfortable, almost everything you could need. Plenty of towels, comfortable beds. No sharp knife but that is normal for holiday let! If there was a full house you might run out of plates, but as there was only two it was no problem. Found one pan and spoon not washed in the cupboard. A few of the light bulbs need replacing. Jets on the bath not working, and 2 Tv remotes missing, my friend changed bedrooms to the twin as she was able to change channels manually, so upstairs double bedroom wasn't used. Would have liked information about the house, flying the washing machine, cooker and altering the underfloor heating and what to do with rubbish.
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Anna
For us, the proximity to the Pembrokeshire coastal path attracted us initially and we were not disappointed. We spent a couple of days exploring the immediate area on foot. We had picked up provisions on our way to Trefasser, and supplemented these in Fishguard a few days later. We were very comfortable in the cottage and it gave us the perfect chance to unwind and refresh - a great short break. Thank you.
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Darren
We loved the variety of boxer dogs that came to say hello. The double bed downstairs is super comfy. The upstairs bed is firm if you prefer one like that. It has everything you need and we particularly loved the Aga oven. The sunsets from Pwllderi, a short walk from the cottage, are not to be missed. Thanks for a super break!