Guests say
Tan y Craig is a well-received cottage in Haverfordwest, praised for its comfortable beds, spaciousness, and thoughtful touches including a welcome gift. Its location in Solva is appreciated for proximity to pubs, eateries, and scenic walks. Some guests noted areas for improvement in warmth and maintenance.
The cottage was described as very clean by one reviewer, but another noted cobwebs and a musty smell, suggesting room for improvement in cleanliness.
The location is highly regarded for its beauty, local amenities, and convenience for exploring the area, making it an ideal spot for visitors.
Guests found the beds extremely comfortable and the cottage spacious. However, there were comments about the property being cold and issues with the windows, which affected the comfort level.
While the reviews mention games for kids and a sun deck, there are concerns about maintenance, such as chipped paint and window issues. There is not enough information to score the facilities as a whole.
The presence of a welcome gift and thoughtful touches were appreciated, although it should be noted that such gestures are a bonus and not guaranteed.
About this property
Tan Y Craig is a delightful four-bedroom holiday home nestled in the heart of Solva, Pembrokeshire. Surrounded by the wild beauty of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Tan Y Craig is a perfect escape for couples, friends and families, with an off-road parking space and dog-friendly living. Enter your new abode, to be greeted by a spacious kitchen/diner, the perfect place to gather for meals and shared moments. Continue into the sitting room, where you can snuggle up on the sofa, with a Smart TV ready for your entertainment and a woodburning stove for extra warmth; alternatively, head to the second floor to take advantage of an additional, mezzanine-style living space, complete with a delightful balcony and furniture, the perfect spot to relax with a glass of wine in hand. When the evening draws in, retire to one of the four bedrooms, with a selection of sleeping arrangements, including a super-king-size (zip/link), a king-size with Smart TV and two adult bunks, one of which has the added convenience of a trundle bed. There are two bathrooms to choose from, one with a clawfoot bath and a walk-in shower, perfect for indulging a long soak after a long day, whilst the shower room offers a charming space for a quick freshen up. Kickstart your itinerary in Solva itself, a bustling village with a wide selection of cafes, restaurants and pubs. There are art galleries, deli and gift shops and of course, it's harbour. A short drive takes you to St Davids, Britain's smallest city, where you can marvel at the remarkable sight of its wondrous cathedral before indulging in a meal at the Farmers Arms or The Bishops Inn. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is also on your doorstep, perfect for exploring the rugged coastline or discovering an array of wildlife and hidden coves. With an array of beautiful coastal locations also on offer, including Broad Haven Beach and Newgale Beach, you are spoilt for choice with places to paddle the shores or watch vibrant sunset hues paint the sky at the end of a memorable day. Tan Y Craig is the perfect place to make unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.
A superb village around a tidal harbour where boats can be launched and walks along the dramatic coast path will be a delight any time of the year. This pretty little village may be small but offers friendly pubs serving good food, gift shops, art galleries and a nearby superb woollen mill shop where special gifts can be bought to remember your stay in Wales. Lazy days sitting and watching the ebb and flow of the tide and the boats bobbing in and out of the harbour are a sheer delight. Visit the nearby woollen mill itself to sit by the waterwheel, go into the weaving shed or enjoy a break in the cafe. Just a few miles from Solva you can visit St Davids, the smallest city in Britain, with its magnificent St Davids Cathedral and wander the small streets to again find unique gifts, eat a hearty meal or an afternoon tea, or just sit in the peaceful grounds of the cathedral, it also houses Oriel y Parc an information centre offering suggestions for exploring the surrounding area. Whitesands Bay with its superb beach offers relaxing days or maybe some surfing. Take boat trips to spot dolphins and wonderful sea birds or take bike rides along country roads. A wonderful location to enjoy your Welsh holiday.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x king-size with Smart TV, 1 x adult bunk, 1 x adult bunk with trundle.
Bathroom with clawfoot bath, handheld shower, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Second-floor, mezzanine-style kitchen/living room with balcony and furniture
Electric central heating.
2 x electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer.
2 x Smart TVs, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available.
Off-road parking for 1 car, additional parking available in harbour car park nearby.
This property does not have a charge point for electric vehicles and charging from within the property is prohibited.
Enclosed second-floor balcony with decking and furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Sorry no single sex groups or parties.
Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.1 miles, coast 0.4 miles
Reviews (6)
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Steven
The front bay window which looks onto the street, two of the pains of glass were badly marked or stained which obscured your view. All the windows throughout the property were very old, single and not double glazed, including the bedrooms, which didnât close properly, allowing the street noise at the front to come in. This meant, unfortunately, we were awakened most mornings around 5:30 am by speeding cars, lorries, buses, tractors etc as this is the main road. We are very careful when we book properties and we always read the reviews so we cannot believe that no one at all has commented on the traffic noise. We can only assume that people didnât sleep in the front bedroom because if they had Iâm quite sure they wouldâve commented. We did note that someone had mentioned the front bedroom window with the bunkbeds in had a broken latch and so the window would not close properly and the reply was that it would be repaired before the next visitors arrived. We were the next visitors, and this was still broken. Luckily we did not need this bedroom. On a positive note the property was very well equipped with everything you would need for a family or couple to cook or eat. We did find it odd that each bathroom only had one very small toilet roll. Bearing in mind this property could sleep nine people, one toilet roll in each toilet would not have been adequate. Surely a spare couldâ have been provided bearing in mind the cost of the property. Itâs small touches like this, plus hand soap in the kitchen, a small carton of milk for a cuppa on arrival and maybe a box of tissues that are important to us rather than a bottle of Prosecco and a couple of packets of biscuits and some popcorn in the welcome pack. Bearing in mind check out was 10am and check in was 4pm we have to wonder how long the cleaners were actually there as no windows were cleaned including the balcony glass which was actually green! This is the first time weâve booked through Sykes cottages and generally book through Airbnb or Country Cottages. Whether itâs Sykes cottages that deal with this or the owners weâre not sure, however we will have to consider carefully before booking through Sykes cottages again.
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Denise
Very clean and well equipped. The only down size was that the cottage was not very warm. We tried to light the fire but it kept going out. Near to excellent pubs and the harbour so perfect location.
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James
The open plan kitchen, sun deck and two living rooms give lots of space for socialising. Solva is beautiful, has plenty of pubs and places to eat and is well placed for walks and beaches. We had a great time. Thank you.