Guests say
Nash Lodge is a well-equipped and spacious cottage with a secure garden, appreciated for its homeliness and comfort. The owners are friendly and helpful, contributing to a pleasant stay. While some guests find the proximity to a busy road a downside, others seem unaffected. The property is noted for its large kitchen, ample space, and suitability for dogs.
The property is generally praised for its cleanliness, with guests finding it clean and comfortable. However, one mention of a mould issue in the washing machine suggests room for improvement.
The location receives mixed reviews. While the proximity to Pembroke and local beaches is a plus, several guests have raised concerns about the noise and disturbance from the nearby busy road.
Guests find the property roomy and comfortable, with a homely feel and a large garden. However, some guests mention issues with road noise affecting sleep and a chilly temperature due to restricted thermostat access.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and utility room. However, there are comments about insufficient hot water for the bath, mould in the washing machine, and suggestions for better lighting.
While the reviews reflect a friendly and helpful attitude from the owners, there is no specific mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches that could be guaranteed for future guests.
About this property
Pembroke 2.4 miles. Tucked away in the medieval town of Pembroke Dock near Pembroke, Pembrokeshire is this delightful three-bedroom holiday home, Nash Lodge. Boasting spacious open-plan interior, a woodburning stove and enclosed garden, Nash Lodge welcomes six guests and one small four-legged friend to bask in a lovely getaway to South Wales. Enter your new abode to be impressed by a suitably stocked kitchen/diner hosting all the necessary appliances so the designated chef can impress with tasty delicacies; settle down at the dining table in the kitchen or opt for another seating opportunity in the living/dining room which benefits from a roaring woodburning stove. After dinner, curl up in the homely sitting area and click on the TV to enjoy some light entertainment; when the weather permits why not step outside to enjoy an evening tipple as your pooch plays within the safe confines of an enclosed garden. Retreat inside to wash away the day in either a handy ground-floor shower room, or a spacious upstairs bathroom where you can indulge a long soak in the tub; choose from either two doubles or a twin to unwind and catch your rest in before awakening to kickstart your itinerary. Begin by venturing into the centre of Pembroke where Pembroke Castle and Monkton Old Hall can both be found, in addition to a great selection of pubs, restaurants, shops and cafes where you can enjoy a hearty meal and cold beverage on the days you don’t feel like cooking. Further afield, animal lovers may appreciate a day out at the Manor Wildlife Park, whereas history buffs may wish to tour the site of Carew Castle and Tidal Mill, a stunning structure overlooking the Carew River. For a day spent on the sandy trails, travel by car to the coast and choose from a selection of beautiful beaches including Barafundle Bay Beach, Swanlake Beach and Tenby South Beach; nearby in Tenby, you can also enjoy St. Catherine’s Island and Fort, Tenby Castle and Tenby Golf Club, so be sure to pack your clubs! Begin your Welsh adventure from Nash Lodge.
Henry Tudor was born in the majestic castle that is located in Pembroke, a mediaeval walled town. This old town boasts a tonne of stores, cute tea houses, and restaurants, all in a beautiful location on the river estuary. Nearby lies the breathtaking Pembrokeshire coastline, which boasts award-winning beaches and wonderful coastal path treks. From here, a well-travelled bicycle route leads to Tenby, passing via the charming village of St. Florence. Bosherton, with its lovely lily ponds and well-known St. Govan's Inn, offering good ales and cuisine sourced locally, is only 4 miles distant. Surfers can head to Freshwater West, which was featured in one of the Harry Potter movies, or St Govan's Chapel, which is constructed into the cliff face, where you can enjoy wonderful views from Stack Rocks. Oakwood Theme Park, Folly Farm, where you can take a tractor ride or feed molly lambs, Manor House Wildlife Park, Dinosaur Experience, and Heatherton World of Adventures are all close by. Pembroke is the perfect starting point for a family trip, a walking getaway, or just the chance to relax in picturesque surroundings.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine.
Fuel, power and starter pack for wood-burning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture.
One small well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.4 miles, pub 1.7 miles.
Note: The property is next to the owner’s home.
Note: Additional wood for wood-burning stove is available at an extra charge.
Please note: As the property is on a main road, some traffic noise may be heard
Reviews (8)
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Andrew
Pleasant secure garden, big rooms, and convenient for Pembroke. Only downside is proximity to the main road but the traffic noise didn't really intrude. Lovely friendly hosts living next door. Suited us very well overall and we will certainly be back!
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Jennifer
The house is spacious and well equipped with a lovely, large kitchen. The lounge is large enough for 5 adults,a one year old and dog to relax . The downstairs shower room and utility room are a nice feature too. We love the huge garden too. The owners are on hand and very helpful. There are plenty of wonderful beaches a short drive away. We will be returning.
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Emily
Really roomy and comfortable. The owners were really friendly and made the stay really comfortable, and were very quick to act on queries. The garden was lovely and big, with apples on the trees, our 2yo loved the chickens, and the tomatoes that the owners brought over were absolutely divine! Lots of storage and space for clothes, possessions etc. Very helpful also having two dining tables to allow a space for games/drawing separate to dinner. When booking it wasnât clear at all that the property was on a main road. All three bedrooms face the main road which is a 60 road and has cars, trucks and tractors going past at all hours. Both noisy and a lot of flashing lights. It was a struggle for me and our 2 year old to fall asleep and stay asleep. The hot water tank is also very small, so while thereâs a lovely large bath it takes over half an hour to fill as you have to fill it in thirds, waiting 10 mins for the water to heat up between each lot. The listing said it was an enclosed garden, however more than once the owners would be in the garden - one time with their own family members - with gates left open so we couldnât allow our 2 year old in the garden to play without constant supervision in case she went into the owners garden. This, and the fact that all parking for the owners house was at the front of the property, meant that there was a bit of a lack of privacy as there would often be people looking in windows. There was also a washing machine which was incredibly helpful - however this was full of mould which transferred black stains onto some of our clothes and left a musty smell. Sadly didnât have enough time to give this a thorough clean during our stay to help, but did mean we had to use a family memberâs machine instead. Finally, the thermostat was under lock and key set at 16 degrees meaning the property was very chilly in the evenings with no way to easily change this. There was enough wood to light the fire for one night - you can purchase extra for £5 (presumably per night) but when a simple solution is allowing guests to turn heating up slightly this felt excessive, especially with the increase in dangerous air pollution from both the road and a wood burning fire. With a couple of small changes this could easily be a 5* property, but as it is Iâd rate 3* overall, which was still a lovely stay - but Iâm not sure weâd rush to return. That said the guest book was full of testimonials from people who return time and time again and love it, so clearly lots to love - just not quite for us.