Guests say
Dolwylan is a well-loved cottage praised for its comfort, stunning sea views, and excellent location. Guests appreciate the homely touches, spacious kitchen, and the addition of a new sunroom. The property's garden and proximity to local amenities and scenic walks add to its charm. While some guests mention maintenance issues and a musty smell, the overall experience is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Most guests found Dolwylan comfortable and welcoming. However, a few mentioned a musty smell and housekeeping oversights, such as a lack of fresh towels and a securely locking door, which suggests room for improvement in cleanliness and readiness for new arrivals.
The location is highly praised for its sea views, quietness, and proximity to the village, coast, and local amenities. Guests enjoyed the scenic area and the short distance to walks and pubs, making it an ideal base for exploring Pembrokeshire.
The majority of guests found the property very comfortable, with special mentions of comfortable beds and a homely atmosphere. The sea views from the master bedroom and sitting room were particularly appreciated. Some guests, however, found the beds and duvets less comfortable.
The property is well-equipped with a new kitchen and sunroom, and guests enjoyed the private back garden. Some guests experienced issues with appliance instructions, Wi-Fi connectivity, and general maintenance, indicating a need for attention to detail in facilities and maintenance.
While guests enjoyed the homely touches and provision of basic culinary items, there are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful gestures that would warrant a score in this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Escape to the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast and enjoy a relaxing stay in this spacious, detached bungalow, perfectly positioned in the charming town of Newport within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. This welcoming property offers a true home-from-home feel, thoughtfully styled with original artwork by talented local artists and craftsmen, and with glimpses of Newport Bay from some rooms to remind you just how close you are to the sea.
Designed entirely on one level for easy, comfortable living, the bungalow provides generous space for families and friends to unwind together. You’re welcomed into a hallway with a charming settle and table, leading through to a bright and spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area with a tiled floor. The kitchen is well-equipped with fitted Shaker-style units, an integrated electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and microwave, making it ideal for everything from quick breakfasts to relaxed evening meals. The dining area features a handmade oak table, Welsh dresser, and glazed doors that open onto the rear patio, creating a wonderful space for both indoor dining and seamless access to the garden.
The sitting room is light, airy, and comfortably furnished, with glass doors opening to the front of the bungalow and offering a lovely sea view. With comfortable sofas, an armchair, Smart TV, and shelves filled with books and interesting curios, it’s the perfect place to relax after a day out. A multi-fuel stove adds warmth for cosy evenings (a starter basket of logs is provided).
There are three inviting bedrooms. The king-size room enjoys a lovely sea view and includes armchairs, storage, and a relaxing feel. The twin bedroom features its own small sun room overlooking the garden, creating a peaceful retreat, and leads through to a private en-suite shower room. The third bedroom is a comfortable double. A family bathroom with a bath and shower over completes the interior.
Outside, the rear garden is a true sun trap, accessed through patio doors from the dining area. Surrounded by high hedging for privacy and shelter, it offers a patio with dining furniture for al fresco meals, along with a few steps leading up to a lawned area. The garden wraps around the property to the front, where there is a lawn bordered by a low wall and attractive shrubs. There is ample roadside parking available.
Just a 10-minute walk away, you’ll find Parrog Beach and the peaceful Nevern Estuary, where you can join the breathtaking 186-mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Newport itself is a delight, with its mix of independent shops, galleries, cafés, pubs, and restaurants, along with a general store and a weekly Local Producers Market. Nearby Newport Sands offers a sweeping sandy beach backed by an 18-hole golf course, while Carningli Mountain and the Preseli Hills provide a stunning natural backdrop.
With full gas central heating, WiFi, and thoughtful touches throughout, the property is well-equipped for a comfortable stay. A cot and highchair are available on request, and up to two small, well-behaved dogs are welcome (additional charges apply). Please note that smoking is not permitted and guests are asked to bring their own beach towels.
Whether you’re looking for coastal adventures, scenic walks, or simply time to relax and recharge, this lovely Newport bungalow offers the perfect base for discovering the very best of North Pembrokeshire.
Newport is a beautiful coastal town in Pembrokeshire, south west Wales lying on the River Nevern with a selection of shops, pubs, tea rooms, plus an excellent golf course overlooking the sea as well as a lovely sheltered harbour. Newport lies on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path which is renowned worldwide for its unique landscape and wonderful opportunities to go dolphin and seal spotting. Wonderful coastal walks along the path or in the nearby Preseli Hills with the ever changing scenery are a walkers dream all year round. Learn about history when you visit the mills, craft centres and castles dotted around the county or spend a day at the wonderful Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort where you can learn hands on all about living during that time. See the majestic Shire Horses at the Shire Horse Farm or spend relaxing days on the huge choice of beautiful sandy beaches. All year round this is a perfect location for all the family.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Three bedrooms.
1 x King size double.
1 x Twin, en-suite shower room with separate shower, basin & WC.
1 x Double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin & WC.
Kitchen with dining area and sea view seating area.
Sitting room with dining area and multi-fuel stove (one basket of logs are supplied for the start of your holiday and more can be purchased locally).
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power, linen & towels included in rent.
Please bring your own beach towels.
Electric Vehicles: This property does not have a charge point for electric vehicles and charging from within the property is prohibited.
Please bring your beach towels.
Cot and highchair available on request.
Please bring your own cot linen.
Ample parking on roadside.
Private garden, patio area with table and chairs and steps down to lawn area.
Two small well behaved dogs welcome (additional charge applies), dogs not allowed on soft furnishings.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop, pub and coast, 10 mins walk
Reviews (14)
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Graham
Itâs a wonderful property with a great layout, lovely views and superb location although itâs a shame they have still made no real effort to enclose the garden. The owners have, however, been badly let down by the housekeeping team. In no particular order: Door from kitchen to garden doesnât lock, was unlocked when we arrived and another door has no handle. No duvet cover on duvet in main bedroom, part used loo rolls on holders, 1 tiny towel each with no hand towel or bath mat, coffee in jar set solid, no tea bags, no welcome pack, less than half a basket of logs and a musty smell on arrival. It felt very much like the house was got ready 3 weeks previously when the last set of guests checked out. Very poor standards and not acceptable for the price charged.
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Keith
But for us,the overpowering and unpleasant smell of mustiness everywhere except the kitchen, which could not be dispelled with heating on, woodburner lit, incense, and windows open, was too much. We left after three days.
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Frederick
There was a smell of damp when we opened the front door We thought that the duvets on the beds were too heavy and beds werenât that comfortable No milk left to make a cup of tea when we arrived ,but position of bungalow excellent and very quiet