Guests say
Shute Cottage is praised for its tranquil and stunning location near the sea, with easy access to local attractions and beautiful scenery. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds and the cottage's character, highlighting its potential as a lovely holiday base. The property's proximity to a local pub, shop, and beach adds to its appeal.
Cleanliness has been noted as an issue, with reports of the property not being particularly clean, average cleaning, and specific mentions of mould and a need for a deep clean.
The location is highly commended for its proximity to the beach, local amenities, and attractions, with guests enjoying the peaceful setting and scenic views.
Comfort is generally satisfactory with mentions of comfortable beds, but there are repeated suggestions that the double mattress needs replacing, which affects the overall comfort score.
Facilities are adequate but require attention; guests have pointed out the need for kitchen upgrades, repairs to the dishwasher, and an inadequate fridge for larger groups.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Picked for its unique location on the Pembrokeshire coast path and only a 3-minute walk to Manorbier beach..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Annexe:
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 4: (3 Steps), 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack. . Front lawned garden with patio with garden furniture. Rear sheltered courtyard with BBQ. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steps in the garden and a shallow stream running through it.Bedroom 1 has stairs to bedroom 3.. Sitting in a sheltered valley nestled between the majestic 12th-century Manorbier Castle on the one side, and the Norman church of St James on the other, lies Shute Cottage. It’s a truly remarkable holiday property, parts of which are almost as old as the buildings that surround it. It sits within its own 5 acres of landscaped grounds that run up the valley behind the cottage where a spring fed lake is a haven for wildlife. In the other direction and just a 3-minute walk from the cottage’s front door, lies one of Pembrokeshire’s most iconic beaches where the waves and rockpools are popular with surfers and families alike. The coastal cliff walks in all directions from the front door are fabulous where many secret beaches await. The coastal village of Manorbier has a great local pub with a beer garden, a very good café and an extremely well stocked village shop, be sure to visit Manorbier Castle, you can even climb a turret and see where you are staying.
Shute Cottage offers lots of character and charm with stone vaulted ceilings, Flemish round chimneys, Welsh slate and oak floors, the property sleeps six in three bedrooms within the cottage, whilst an outdoor sleep-out chalet provides two more beds if required. The master double bedroom has an adjoining bathroom and for the other two twin rooms (one on the ground floor) there is a separate bathroom with shower. The timber chalet in the garden also has its own bathroom with shower. On an evening enjoy relaxing in front the log burning stove in the sitting room with a good movie and glass of wine. The fully fitted open plan kitchen has everything you would expect. There is a washing machine and drying rack in the utility area and to the rear of the kitchen an enclosed courtyard accessed through a stable door if you need to allow little ones to play safely.
Only a ten minutes’ drive away is the coastal town of Tenby, here you can enjoy a ramble through the cobbled streets to see the numerous excellent dining options, shops, cafés and art galleries all waiting to be discovered. For keen golfers, Tenby Golf Club is located a short walk away and also boasts some truly stunning views from the dunes over Carmarthen Bay.
There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
Great Location, easy access to beach, local pub (book) cafe and shop. Easy access to Tenby and Pembroke, and a number of attractions within easy drive. Beautiful scenery, and all seem to be very dog friendly.Cottage needs an update, was not particularly clean and we had to have pest control out due to mice, which they were already aware of but we weren't informed. Not a big issue in the country but nice to know so you don't leave food out in the kitchen.Enjoyed the week, but cottage needs a deep clean and a new double mattress.
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Mary
A beautiful tranquil cottage close to the sea !
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NICHOLA MOSS
This holiday home is in the most perfect location, 10-15 mins driving to some other towns and attractions, the beach is literally 5 minutes to walk to.The castle is stunning and worth a walk round and lots of ideal things in the village such as a cafe , pub, park and shop with late openings which also has a post office.Only two things we can fault is the mattress probably needs to be replaced in the master bedroom, and somewhere to store cupboard food/staples we were using the dresser bottom in the kitchen but when you're a large family it's not overly helpful. Other wise it's a beautiful place to be and we will definitely book again !