Guests say
Briar Cottage is praised for its quiet, peaceful location and cosy, spacious atmosphere, ideal for a relaxing holiday. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedding, and the garden, which is perfect for dogs. The property's charm and the surrounding nature contribute to a pleasant stay.
While many guests found the property clean and well-kept, there are several mentions of issues with mould, dampness, and general maintenance that suggest room for improvement in cleanliness.
The cottage is consistently described as being in a lovely, quiet location, ideal for touring South Pembrokeshire and enjoying the tranquillity of the surrounding nature.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, especially with the log burner. However, some mention the mattresses being springy and the limited headroom in bedrooms, indicating that comfort could be enhanced.
The property is well-equipped with a good kitchen, warm blankets, and a selection of entertainment options. However, the absence of a dishwasher, despite being advertised, and some maintenance issues slightly detract from the overall facilities score.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Nestled at the end of a sleepy lane, close to the small town of Neyland, Briar Cottage is a wonderful escape to Pembrokeshire. Welcoming one dog, this character abode is the perfect escape for a family eager to uncover this fascinating corner of Wales. Enter into the living/dining room and you’ll notice the character feel with tiled flooring and a feature stone wall, complete with a woodburning stove and TV so you can curl up and catch up on your favourite shows the dining table where you can settle down for leisurely meals. Moving through the property, you’ll discover the well-equipped kitchen where you can find a range of helpful amenities to prepare sumptuous dishes. As the evening comes to a close, whisk away upstairs and choose from two well-presented bedrooms under the roof eaves, including a double and a twin, serviced by a ground-floor bathroom with bath and shower over. Head out the door and explore the local town; grab a pint at the Ferryman Inn or sit down for a meal at The Alumchine Restaurant if you fancy taking a break from cooking one evening. The town is also home to a convenience store where you can stock up on the essentials, or for further amenities, head to nearby Milford Haven, Haverfordwest town, or Pembroke, where you can visit Pembroke Castle, Monkton Old Hall or go hiking in Holyland Wood. Whilst there, you could also visit Pembroke Dock, home to the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, visit the excellent South Pembrokeshire Golf Club or even catch a ferry across to Rosslare, which runs twice daily. Expect this and much more at Briar Cottage.
The small town of Neyland is situated just off the Cleddau Estuary in the beautiful county of Pembrokeshire. Home to a fabulous marina this rural town provides a choice of pubs and a handful of shops, while excellent walks and the Brunel Cycle Trail pass nearby. Cross the stunning Cleddau Bridge to Pembroke Dock, renowned for its shipbuilding during the World Wars and home to a fabulous museum, converted from a former fort. Visit the fabulous town of Pembroke, dominated by an imposing 13th century castle renowned as the birthplace of Henry Tudor. Follow the pretty coastal walks that wind their way through the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline, boasting many wonderful, stunning beaches. Take a short drive to the bustling town of Haverfordwest with its selection of shops, inviting tea rooms and superb seafood restaurants. Discover the unique city of St Davids, the smallest city in the British Isles and a shrine to the patron saint of Wales, where you can enjoy a superb boat trip and observe fascinating marine life. A perfect base for a family holiday.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge.
TV, DVD player, WiFi, Bluetooth radio.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars, please do not obstruct the bridleway.
Rear garden.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 1.7 miles.
Please Note: Bedrooms are under sloping ceiling with open beams and have a slightly limited headroom.
Reviews (15)
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Cathryn
Very attractive bedrooms with warm blankets and cushions offering a modern yet country level of style and comfort. Books for all ages, DVDs and board games offer the âfamily homeâ feel, with maps and information box to guide you around the area. We left our own suggestion of a delicious eatery which gladly delivers! We didnât have the weather for the garden furniture but the two patios offer welcome spaces for morning and evening sunshine. Some unfenced steep drops so upper garden unsuitable for younger children without supervision. Also slate floors and open stairs inside so unsuitable for toddlers or just about to walk-ers. Super warm oil central heating and wood burning stove; a small quantity of kindling and logs supplied, with papers and matches. You will need to bring your own logs for a longer stay, available from garages on your way into town. Well worth it if youâd like the atmosphere but snug even without. Plenty of bath and hand towels, pillows, spare bedding and cushions. Single tea towel, jay cloth and washing up sponge supplied. Hand soaps and washing up liquid. No kitchen spray* or cif type product found to enable that hygienic finish after meals. *I wouldnât usually pack those. Usual be ushes, dustpan and brush and vacuum cleaner available plus hair dryer and travel iron in bedroom drawers. Clothes airer and washing machine. Boiler room with space to dry. Sufficient crockery, glasses, cutlery and saucepans etc. for the majority of holiday self-catering needs. Very good extractor fan and fan oven, microwave, kettle and toaster. Very small, less recent fridge freezer. No dishwasher. We would recommend this accommodation for a small family or couple having a car to travel around. Bring all your essentials. **Easier to find from seafront direction on your first try!**
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Ellen
Secluded and surrounded by nature, this quiet cosy though spacious semidetached cottage is ideal for a relaxing holiday. Just a couple of things to note.. The grassed garden at the back is accessed by some steep steps (I always took my dog up to the grassed area on a lead so can't comment if the garden is secure for dogs off lead).The stairs to the bedrooms are a little steep and the only bathroom is on the ground floor..that saying, this is the 2nd time myself and my dog have stayed in this lovely cottage and we would happily stay yet again !
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Huw
The kitchen was well equipped and we particularly appreciated the coffee cafetierre and percolator. A great shower, comfortable sofa and lovely to have a log burner.