Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the Summer House for its peacefulness, secure garden for dogs, and responsive hosts. The property's location is convenient for exploring nearby beaches and Tenby. Comfort and modern amenities are noted, with special mentions of a welcoming garden and hot tub. Some guests received thoughtful touches like Prosecco and biscuits.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with several guests finding the property clean and fresh, while others noted issues with dust, cobwebs, and cleanliness under furniture. The negative comments suggest room for improvement.
The location is praised for being quiet, secure, and close to Tenby and lovely beaches. It's suitable for guests looking to explore South Wales and Pembrokeshire, though some noted it requires driving to reach certain destinations.
Most guests found the property comfortable, with a few suggesting it felt smaller than expected. The presence of a hot tub and garden furniture adds to the comfort, but some guests desired more space for beach gear and dog play.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and luxurious touches. However, some guests encountered issues with the hot tub operation and suggested improvements in garden security for pets.
While many guests mentioned receiving gifts such as Prosecco and biscuits, which added a thoughtful touch to their stay, not all reviews reference such gestures. As gifts are not consistently mentioned, it cannot be guaranteed for future guests.
About this property
Sitting in an idyllic position from which to explore the Welsh coast, Summer House can be found resting on the lands of the owner's home, in the scattered village of Penally. A stylish all-ground-floor property, hosting a contemporary interior and an equally impressive outside area, you're sure to create everlasting memories here with your loved ones. Enter through the impressive bi-fold doors letting in an abundance of natural light to bring you a bright and airy setting, and take a seat amongst the colourful seating arrangement, taking your pick from the plush blue sofa or the equally inviting mustard armchair. Enjoy making tasty home-cooked meals within the well-equipped kitchen area, home to an electric oven and gas hob, fridge, dishwasher and even a washer/dryer, it hosts all you could want for a self-catered stay.
Sit together around the dining table, the television providing some melodic tunes as you unwind into the evening, or choose to sit out on the patio area for alfresco dining, the wonderful water feature providing an extremely soothing environment. Enjoy a refreshing rinse in the sleek shower room, before getting cosy beneath the comfort of the covers of either the double or twin bedroom, each as elegantly styled as the other. Roam the local area by either foot or bike to experience the beauty of rural Wales up close; venture to the Bubbleton Farm Shop and Café following an afternoon of exploring for a tasty treat, where you can also pick up fresh produce to take back to the cottage for all your homemade meals.
Penally also offers a good selection of amenities, with a shop too as well as a pub and restaurants for when you don't feel like cooking, Spend a day in the harbour town of Tenby, renowned for its historic 13th century town walls and vast stretch of sandy shoreline where you can find the beautiful Castle Beach, you're sure to find something here for every taste, from its castle ruins offering commanding views over the harbour, to golfing, exploring the Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, shopping and more, it's well-worth a visit. Venture to Pembroke where you can enjoy a trip on the Paddle West Castle Row Boats to get up close to the beautiful waters, its castle being another marvel worth observing, or take a ramble along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path for spectacular scenery and plenty of wildlife watching.
Ideally situated for a relaxing retreat, choose Summer House as your next beautiful holiday home in Wales.
Penally is a charming scattered village resting alongside the Pembrokeshire coast and the South Beach of Tenby, making it a desirable location from which to explore the wonders of Wales. The village is home to a pub, shop and restaurants, all ideal for a self-catered stay, while the attractions of golf courses, tearooms, quaint shops and much more can be found in Tenby. Take a stroll along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path to discover a wide range of scenic spots of wildlife watching, or simply soak up the scenery of Penally.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, TV and WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for hot tub included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking.
Lawn and patio secure enclosed garden with furniture and wood burning hot tub.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome - please note that there's a £20 charge for the second dog.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 1.6 miles.
Beach 0.7 miles
Reviews (44)
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Wendy
This was not what we had expected The house needed a thorough clean microwave had mould growing in it Freezer had half eaten pizza left behind Oven was filthy The hoover hadnât been emptied must of been a years worth in it There was no mention prior to booking of the extra charge for the wood for the hot tub what you were given was for one go Parking restricted to one vehicle We were told to shut the gate at all times which we did only to find the owners left it open as and when they wanted to Towels were old and holes in them I took my own thank god Bath mat was filthy On opening cupboards they hadnât been wiped out On the morning we left after taking out the bin bag from the bin in the kitchen the bottom of the bin had mouldy food left in it The bed linen needed updating and the velux windows needed blinds Would not go again
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Dennis
Struggled to get it going other nights too - owners did not look at the issue just sent a couple of text messages apologising so they were aware there was an issue beforehand. The hot tub looks about 20 years old - scum marks on the inside of it & we not convinced the water had been changed from the previous visitors. Patio doors were broken on arrival; loose taps & no blinds on the sky lights so we got very little sleep as the rooms were too bright as soon as it got to 5am. Made a complaint to Sykes Cottages 10 days ago but they have still not bothered coming back to us. The accommodation was probably very good five years ago but it in need of an upgrade. A very disappointing experience.
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Susan
The owners were welcoming, always on sight and available for help giving many great places to visit & their Labrador pup was gorgeous. Summerhouse has been very tastefully decorated and presented with some very nice touches even down to fresh roses on the table. The beds and bedding were very comfortable with good quality bedding. If I were to offer any advice to the owners a few more mugs and a bit more cutlery esp teaspoons would be a tiny help esp if the dishwasher isnât going on daily as in our case. The only other other thing which would have been lovely is a bbq as the garden is so nice again with quality cane furniture. Unfortunately as I suspected the hot tub would take forever to warm up, even after 3 hours of log burning it was still not anywhere near heating so we were unable to make use of it which was disappointing. A great place though for a nice chillout and base for exploring the beautiful area.