Guests say
Briar Cottage is praised for its cosy, spacious charm and peaceful, secluded location, ideal for exploring Pembrokeshire. Guests appreciate the warm atmosphere, garden, and pet-friendly policy. Some concerns over cleanliness and maintenance are noted, but the cottage's potential and setting offer a delightful stay.
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including mould, cobwebs, and a general lack of thorough cleaning. However, clean linen and comfort are also noted.
The location is frequently described as lovely, quiet, and ideal for touring the area, with proximity to beaches and local attractions.
The cottage is often referred to as cosy and warm, with comfortable bedding and a good kitchen. Some guests mention limited headroom and the need for a gate for pet security.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and central heating. However, there are several mentions of missing or broken items, and the lack of a dishwasher despite it being advertised.
While guests mention thoughtful touches like Christmas decorations and warm blankets, there is no consistent mention of gifts, and therefore it cannot be guaranteed.
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 (13)
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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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Rebecca
Lots of pluses but some minuses too... Positives: wonderfully quiet with no passing traffic or people, lots of birds (take birdfood!), clean, well-equipped, plentiful hot water, cosy, great location for South Pembrokeshire, pleasant front patio for sitting out, lots of DVDs and games, efficient and easy-use shower, nice to have choice of winter or summer duvets, lovely comfortable pillows. Negatives: no welcome pack - not even milk, mattresses in both rooms are NOT comfortable - very springy and boingy (mattress toppers needed!) and single bed needs tightening up, there isn't enough sitting space to watch TV for four adults, back garden needs TLC and it isn't secure for dog (we were aware of this upon booking and wasn't an issue for us but it should be clear to potential guests) - a gate at side of house would be easy enough to do, there is no hanging space in bedrooms - we had to use the boiler room which wasn't ideal, surprisingly we could hear the neighbours TV through the wall. Would we book again? Yes, based on price and location.
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Russell
It as an old cottage that has been updated. Finding it wasnât that difficult and itâs very quiet and no street lighting to ruin the night sky. Our biggest issue was the poor cleaning of the property. We noticed that this has been an issue in the past. The beds are comfortable and linen etc very clean. An issue with a stain on the duvet wasnât discovered until we weâre removing the bed linen as requested in the house book. The headroom in the bedrooms is very limited. This was a lit more limited than I thought as in their photos. I whacked my head on the beam whilst going to the loo in the dark. If youâre tall you will be bending over all the time up there. It also means that the ability to use bedroom space is very limited and essentially itâs usable in the central areas only. Maintenance of the property is poor. Black gaffa tape holding the bathroom door lock place and paintwork not finished on a door frame are not major jobs- just didnât care it seems? The furniture is something from a boot sale - charity shops would not sell it. The exception being the sofa and armchair. It gives the feeling that itâs been furnished on the cheap, or that the owner takes it for granted that itâs âcottagyâ - well itâs not. Log fire was lovely and cosy. The tv is too small for the size of room. Those needing subtitles wonât see writing we understand that you donât go to a cottage to watch tv, but when it rains and night time itâs good to be able to watch a movie in comfort. There was no ironing board or dishwasher which we thought very odd. All told the potential here is amazing, but for some reason the owners choose not to update. Outside, accessibility isnât too bad. One of us uses a walking stick. The rear wasnât accessible but the front was no problem and got the sunshine. For dogs, a gate on the rear garden would make it more secure for dogs. Walking paths and bridle paths abound with high handles on gates for riders. The ferry inn was a great find and thereâs plenty of places to eat around and about. Weâve stayed in plenty of places all around the uk and abroad. We try to be fair in our reviews and to highlight those owners who really try to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance is of a good standard. Itâs only fair to them to make a comment when something is below standard. But, itâs all fixable within a very short period of time- If you donât mind the headroom itâs a brilliant location to discover the area and very quiet when you return.