About this property
Nestled in the sought-after village of Solva, Pembrokeshire, is this wonderful reverse-level 1960’s house, Rivendell. Enjoying a superb location within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park set along the River Solva, and a lovely classic cottage décor, Rivendell is a fantastic choice for a group or family of six. On the ground floor of the home, you will find three tastefully decorated bedrooms, two king-size, one with en-suite shower room, and a 4’0 double, along with a well-appointed bathroom where you can enjoy leisurely soaks at the end of the day. Completing the ground floor is a sitting room, featuring plush seating and a TV, the perfect spot for unwinding with loved ones after a day of adventure.
This floor offers access out to the garden, where you will find an external utility, as well as plenty of seating where you can enjoy alfresco dining with a soundtrack of trickling river and birdsong. Follow the stairs up to the first floor, where you will find beautiful artworks created by the owners, a well-equipped kitchen for rustling up tasty dishes ready to enjoy in the dining room as you recount the days adventures, and the main sitting room where you can kick-back and relax in front of the TV. Explore the local village, where there are several local pubs and cafes including the Harbour Inn and Number 35, stock up on essentials at the convenience store, enjoy leisurely strolls around the picturesque harbour and the stunning Solva Lime Kilns, or embark on a hike along the renowned Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
For a day at the beach, you will find the beautiful Porthmynawyd Beach on the outskirts of the village, perfect for bathing or paddling the shores, swimming in the bay at low tide gives access to the next cove. There is also Newgale and Whitesands beach which offer surfing and are great for children. Next stop is St Davids, where you will find a remarkable cathedral, St Non’s Chapel and Well, St Davids Bishop’s Palace, and a wealth of gorgeous beaches and clifftop walks. Further afield, you will find Haverfordwest, where you can tour the Haverfordwest Town Museum and the Welsh Spitfire Museum, test out your swing at the excellent golf club, or explore the fascinating Haverfordwest Priory.
Your adventure to Pembrokeshire begins at Rivendell.
A beautiful community set around a sheltered tidal harbour, perfect for launching boats and enjoying scenic walks along the coast at any time of year. Though it's only a little village, this one has a fish and chip store, gift shops, art galleries, and a fantastic woollen mill shop where you can pick up some unique souvenirs to remind you of your time in Wales. Days spent doing nothing but sitting on the shore and watching the tide roll in and out and the boats come and go from the harbour are pure bliss. Relax by the waterwheel, explore the weaving shed, and take a rest in the cafe at the adjoining woollen mill. You can discover unusual goods, a hearty dinner, or afternoon tea, or just sit in the tranquil grounds of the cathedral at St. Davids, the smallest city in Britain, which is only a few miles from Solva. Whitesands Bay's excellent beach is ideal for lounging or some surfing. You can go on bike rides around the countryside or out on the water to look for dolphins and other marine life. Perfect for a relaxing vacation in Wales.
Accommodation
Reverse-level.
Three ground-floor bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x 4'0 double.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
First-floor kitchen.
First-floor dining room.
First-floor sitting room.
Ground-floor sitting room.
External utility with washing machine
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
2 x TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Garden with patio, lawn and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles, pub, 0.1 miles, beach 2.4 miles.
Note: This is a riverside property and children should be supervised at all times
Reviews (2)
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Jenny
Garden and location perfect. Would be more than happy to recommend and to return in the future.
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D
We certainly wouldnât stay here in the winter again. The property obviously hadnât been used for some time. On arrival at the property at 3.30pm it was freezing and we had no idea how to put the heating on, and there was no fire in the lounge. There was a note from the owner to say that heating only came on for one hour in evening and again in morning. So we sat with our coats on! We are early risers (5.30am), and had planned to spend the weekend just relaxing at the house, but we felt that the owners would prefer us not to. There were several cobwebs around the house, and the kitchen floor felt sticky. Several of the mugs in the kitchen cupboard were dirty and unusable. Due to the house being cold and probably unused, the bed felt damp, and when the heating finally came on condensation built up on the windows. Eventually, after an extensive search, we found the heating controls in the kitchen cupboard and were able to put the heating on when we wanted it, which was not terribly energy efficient to heat the entire house, when just a fire in the lounge would have sufficed. Iâm sure Rivendell is a fantastic place to stay in the summer but we would not recommend it in the winter.