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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

St Davids, Wales

St. David's Cathedral5 min walk
Caerfai Bay18 min walk
Whitesands Bay6 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A stunningl maisonette in an Edwardian House located in the heart of St. Davids. 31A is a 1st & 2nd floor maisonette and is a tasteful fusion of the style of the 1920's with a contemporary twist. Beautiful bedrooms with two bathrooms provide stylish accommodation for up to 7 people. The maisonette is electrically heated with a top up fire in the Reading room for the cosy nights. Free internet access is provided via wifi and a smart TV allows access for film downloads, catch up TV etc. The spacious kitchen has an extending table ample seating for additional guests if entertaining is a requirement. A washer dryer is situated on the first floor and an outbuilding for storage of all your beach stuff. Whilst centrally located, the maisonette shares a peaceful garden with the ground floor apartment. All the local amenities are on the doorstep, the supermarket is 50yards away, as is the city centre with its shops, banks, cafes, pubs and restaurants. The nearest beach is a 10 minute walk, as is the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast path. Public transport is also on the doorstep, which provides links to our beaches, North and South Pembrokeshire, and with rail links to the rest of the country.

On the ground floor, below 31A is Apartment 31B, which is listed separately but can be booked together with 31A to allow for larger groups. Should both apartments be booked together, there are extending dining tables in both kitchens which should allow everyone to dine together. To book as one unit, please see our separate listing for Bryn Sion Townhouse - 11039906

Please note that Vat is added at check-out.

Property manager

Matthew James

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please bring beach towels/pet towels. Our towels and bed linen are not to be removed from the house nor used to clean animals.

We want everyone to thoroughly enjoy their stay at Bryn Sion so please be mindful that there is another apartment and noise will transmit downwards.

The bin is emptied by hand at each check-out so please don’t drop loose refuse, individual dog poop bags or individual nappies into it.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Haverfordwest

Located in Haverfordwest, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. St. David's City Golf Club and Newgale Camping Site are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hilton Court Gardens and Melin Tregwynt Woolen Mill. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

St Davids, Wales

What's nearby

St. David's Cathedral - 5 min walk
Caerfai Bay - 18 min walk
Ramsey Island - 2 min drive
Whitesands Bay - 6 min drive
The Blue Lagoon - 12 min drive

Getting around

Fishguard and Goodwick Station - 28 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oriel Y Parc Cafe - ‬6 min walk
‪Cafe on the Quay - ‬7 min drive
‪The Bishops - ‬3 min walk
‪Grain - ‬2 min walk
‪St Davids Gin & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Short winter breaks available pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Short winter breaks available?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short winter breaks available?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Short winter breaks available located?

Located in the heart of Haverfordwest, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of St. David's Cathedral, Oriel y Parc and Bishop's Palace. Caerfai Bay and Ramsey Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

15 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for a family occasion

Lovely property, comfortable (very warm!) beds, very well located in town centre. If you are staying in winter take a torch as the front door doesn’t have an outside light.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R., Clearwater, FL

9 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely stay in a charming village

Matt's place is very comfortable and well located. We rented the large upstairs unit even though there were only two of us. We appreciated being able to walk easily to restaurants, we REALLY appreciated having a parking spot, and having a clothes washer was a godsend. Matthew was very responsive, and left us some nice things. Fantastic host and property, I would recommend it and St. David to anyone.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

20 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House

We had an absolutely fantastic time and the house is just gorgeous and very well equipped. It’s decorated wonderfully and absolutely loads of room for 7 of us!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

19 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

A short walk from all the amenities and very close to the supermarket. Free parking a couple of minutes away in a dedicated James property parking area. Though it is on one of the main routes into town the road is a narrow one way street so traffic doesn't go so fast. Noise not a problem - certainly in the bedrooms at the back where both couples slept. The house dates from Edwardian times and is decorated in Edwardian colours. Stylish, but it does make some of the apartment rather dark. Kitchen large and bright however, with a lovely large table and plenty of good quality cooking equipment, crockery, cutlery and glasses. Overall there is a touch of shabby chic about the place, and the bathroom/shower-rooms while completely adequate are a bit outdated. The upstairs shower in particular is a very gentle and skittish affair. But the really important things are excellent and our bed (the top double) was really comfortable with proper cotton sheets etc and a mattress topper (and I speak as a particularly picky sleeper). In summary perhaps all I need to say is' Would I book it again? Definitely yes'.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Sue V.

17 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St Davids

the property was well situated, and comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barry G., WGC, UK

5 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment, ideal location

Clean, comfortable, well equipped apartment. It's in an ideal location in the heart of St David's. There were five of us but it would comfortably accommodate seven. The photos give an accurate impression of the place. We would happily stay again. We loved the Pembrokeshire coast. Matthew was a friendly and helpful host, even if we didn't get to meet him in person, owing to the strange times in which we live.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhys W., Rugby

4 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Saint David's gem

Well equipped property in a excellent location. Great communication with host

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie M.

19 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great central location with lots of space

Loved the flat! Perfect central location and surrisingly large. Extra TV playroom a real hits with the children, and great to have a space for grown ups vs kids. Definitely recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah N.

5 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stylish and spacious!

We spent a fabulous 4 nights here & enjoyed every minute. Brilliantly located in central St David’s - 1 minute walk to the supermarket and park, both of which extremely handy with 4 small children. A short stroll away from the shops and restaurants, which were mostly closed due to covid, but we had some great takeaways a stones throw away from the apartment. The apartment is really spacious and stylishly decorated. Excellently stocked kitchen, soft comfortable beds and a really helpful large stock of good quality towels. A short 5 min drive away is Whitesands beach, and the beautiful coastal path. All in all we had a great time and wouldn’t hesitate to book again for this summer! Thank you for a wonderful stay, Matt!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen J.

16 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely BrynSirion in the heart of St David's.

A perfect spot for a weekend break in St David's, a very high standard property set in the heart of this gorgeous City . Well equipped, spotlessly clean and Matthew our host could not do enough for us. Wish we could have stayed longer and will definitely be back. I would have no hesitation in recommending this fabulous apartment which is enormous ! Thanks Matthew.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

10 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central Location in St David's

Great period town house has plenty of room ideal for family or friend groups. Good central position for the shops restaurants and Cathedral of St David's.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine Doyle

25 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week

The property is beautifully decorated and furnished. A very relaxing stay with plenty of space for adults and teenagers. Close to shops and restaurants and beaches. Ideal!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

27 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely accommodation

Lovely apartment set over 2 floors. Kitchen was stocked with plenty of good quality utensils, crockery and pans. Attention to detail in the bedrooms and lounges were fab. Local to pubs, shops and plenty of walks. Will definitely recommend to family and friends and will return.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

6 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New year break

Matthew is a great host and gives good communication. We had a long stay over the new year period. The house is within walking distance of the centre of St David's. We had 4 children with us and there is plenty of space for them to not be heard and do their own thing in the house. Several of the rooms aren't shown on the photos so it was a pleasant surprise to see the property is bigger than expected. The kitchen is really well equipped. Beds are very comfy and it is nice to have the two separate lounge areas. Great base for exploring this part of Wales. Whitesands beach isn't too far away. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

1 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional

We felt completely looked after during our stay at 31a. Welcomed warmly by Matthew. Helpful tips for walking and eating. Lovely treats in the welcome pack. Great care and kindness when we stupidly locked ourselves out. Beautiful apartment in fabulous location. Parking was not outside, but within a stone's throw, and there was one hour stay parking outside to load and unload. We had two teenagers with us, so it was great to be so central allowing independent decisions. Moreover, the two sitting rooms meant that we could relax in sitting room one without having to endure Love Island, which was showing in sitting room two ;) We would definitely recommend staying here. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Payne H.

2 June 2019

brilliant house

Absolutely fantastic holiday property, sleeping 8 in great comfort over 2 floors, with shower/loo on each floor. Fabulous old fashioned furniture, beautiful and old world. Very well appointed kitchen, loads of pots and dishes, and a great dishwasher. very central, free parking provided up the road. we had an absolutely amazing week here- really recommend it for families or groups of friends holidaying together.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

11 Aug 2018

Beautiful and spaceous

We had a great stay in St Davids. The house was immaculate, stylish, well equipped and very spacious. The location is central but quiet.Matthew was helpful and always prompt to respond to any queries. The cliff path and local bay is only a 15 minute walk away, and Whitesands Bay a 5 minute drive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Imogen P.

3 June 2018

Fab house in great location in the heart of st David’s

Loved our half term holiday here - especially working our way through the ice cream flavours from the gelato shop around the corner 😀 Contrary to a previous review, if you are taking both properties with maximum people and want to try and get everyone around the table to eat, it isn’t really doable. We ended up doing 2 sittings as the larger kitchen is very tight and involves a lot of team work as one person moves their chair to fill the dishwasher and another shifts to get the food out of the oven. But we managed and the rest of the house is spacious, very comfy beds and well appointed.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Mark P.

6 Jan 2018

Good for a family group getaway

Property as described plenty of room with two lounges the TV being in the attic lounge and large family bathroom the other more of an ensuite shower room to the attic double with distant sea view. Wifi was a bit hit and miss. On main road into city but not overly noisy and handy for all local amenities on foot. Note there is no onsite parking the dedicated parking is about 200yds up the road behind the supermarket and is shared with other uses of properties owned by the company on street parking was easy but then it was low season overall good experience and provision of xmas decorations a nice touch

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gaby H.

27 Aug 2017

Great place to stay right in the centre of St David's

This was our second stay at 31a. The house is very well located. Matthew was very helpful and made sure we were happy with everything before leaving us to enjoy our stay. The house is well kitted out and - best of all - has the most fantastic view of the coast from the top bedroom window.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

27 July 2017

Unexpected treasure

We booked late and as we were travelling with our dog we weren't sure what to expect. Places aren't always quite as they seem in the pictures. This place was awesome however. The children loved the special tv room on the top floor and the grown-ups certainly appreciated the quiet lounge. The kitchen was well equipped and linens were spotlessly clean. Communication with the host was perfect and incredibly friendly. The property is only 5 minutes from the Nisa supermarket and another 5 minutes (if that) from town in the other direction. It was also handy to have residents parking a few minutes walk away. There are some stunning beaches a short drive away and a fun Bug Farm 1 mile up the road (where you can have bugs in your lunch!). If you're there in Summer don't miss the Dusty Knuckle pop-up pizza shack and the hipster coffee van at the end of the road. Dogs might also appreciate the special dog ice-cream at the ice-cream parlour. St Davids isn't a big place but it's full of charm and we will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

15 Jan 2017

A comfortable, well-equipped apartment in the heart of St Davids

The apartment is a comfortable and relaxing base in the heart of the cathedral city. Matthew the owner, has thought of everything that you might need to enjoy your stay and more besides. The house has been sympathetically renovated and retains much of its Edwardian charm whilst providing all modern conveniences. Beds and bedding are of the highest quality and so comfortable. The arrangement of rooms and generous proportions made it ideal for our multi-generational holiday - plenty of spaces to be together and separate!. The kitchen is equipped for whatever cooking you might wish to do - Christmas dinner for five was a doddle - and the local produce inspires you to cook. Matthew answered all pre-holiday queries with a genuine desire to help and make our Christmas holiday in St Davids memorable. A warm and generous greeting shortly after arrival - along with a Christmas tree and decorations - made us feel incredibly welcome and relaxed in the apartment. The surrounding area speaks for itself - beautiful city, cathedral and coastline makes repeat visits a must. We will certainly use the apartment again.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gaby H.

26 Sept 2016

Great property with loads of space

We had a great time at Bryn Sion (31a New Street). The house was well-looked after and clean. There was so much space, including two sitting rooms. Great for groups with kids. The house is very central and close to all the local amenities in St David's - the supermarket and playground are just down the road and the centre of St David's, including the cathedral, shops and pubs, just a couple of minutes walk. Also the views from the top of the house all the way to the coast are amazing. Matthew, the owner, was very helpful and answered all our questions promptly. We even had a great welcome pack of locally made brownies and marmalade.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lea M.

3 Aug 2016

Wonderful location and property.

We rented both units for a stay starting July 1st. The property is located on one of the main streets and is easy walking distance to the shops, supermarket, cathedral and pubs and restaurants. We were an extended family of 10, the older members taking the downstairs unit and the younger taking the upstairs, which is laid out over two+ floors. Note there are a lot of steps in the upper unit - but what better way to work off the daily ice-cream! Both units were clean.The furnishings are comfortable and in style with the house. The beds were also comfortable and the linens were of a high quality. The kitchens were equipped with everything you could need - we even did some home baking. The upstairs kitchen was large enough to easily seat 8 and we added a little table for the kids so we could all eat together. Downstairs there was one lounge. In the upper unit, two lounges, although only one with a TV. This gave plenty of space to hang out. There is a lovely little garden to the rear of the property and garden furniture that can be used. Matthew was easy to work with and was available for questions while we were there. We felt it was very good value for money and will likely return sometime in the future. Even though the weather didn't fully co-operate we had a great time. Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

22 July 2016

Perfect

Matthew was very welcoming and his home was perfect in every way. Location, amenities and VERY comfortable beds. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in St. David's and staying at this property certainly helped in our overall impression of a great area.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016

About the host

Hosted by Matthew James

Hi, I'm Matthew and together with my family we own Bryn Sion. The property has been in our family since the 1930's. If you're interested in our history, please visit our website where you'll find how my family are rooted in the story of this village city and how my ancestors helped shape and develop it.

I'm an architect by profession, working in London for the first part of my career until I came home to St.Davids . It's a wonderfully enchanting place to live. We've let residential properties for generations and decided to convert this property to a holiday rental. It's ideally located, has an abundance of space, inside and outside and I've tried to provide everything that will make your stay a great one.

Why they chose this property

The house is operated as two apartments out of season, but let together during peak season to allow groups of friends or family to stay together whilst allowing a degree of independence. Our 6 beautiful bedrooms & 4 bathrooms provide stylish accommodation for up to 11 guests. To book as one unit, please see our separate listing for Bryn Sion - Stylish Townhouse in the heart of the city - 11039906

What makes this property unique

The city center/coastal location make this property an ideal place to stay. Coastal walks, swimming, restaurants and shops are all at your fingerips.

The apartment is recently refurbished throughout and all the appliances and facilities are new. Furniture pays respect to the 1920's and creates a great fusion with the modern.The gardens provide private areas ideal for relaxing throughout the day.