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Spacious converted rural barn. Sea views, large grounds, family & pet friendly.

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Living room Cathedral window with river pebble terrace. Gate to paddock.
Huge living space in the Barn with vaulted ceiling and cathedral windows.
Huge open plan farmhouse style kitchen
Dining room area
Master bedroom with Super King sleigh bed.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Fishguard, Wales
  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Last Invasion Gallery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fishguard Port
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Cottage Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Cottage Super Kind Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master ensuite Super King

1 King Bed

Mezzanine Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Barn Downstairs Cloakroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Cottage Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bedroom Ensuite

Soap · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs shared bathroom

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious converted rural barn. Sea views, large grounds, family & pet friendly.

Spacious converted rural barn. Sea views, large grounds, family & pet friendly.

Swallow Barn is a home away from home, with everything you need to make your holiday relaxing, fun and memorable. The property was converted by the family in 2002 and since 2016 has been running as a successful holiday let. The family have been involved in holiday letting in this area for over 30 years so we have a team of highly experienced people in place to make sure that the property is maintained to high standards and guests are well looked after so they can enjoy a hassle free holiday. The property is private with landscaped grounds surrounded by pastures, but close enough to walk into the nearby village of Fishguard, the famous Pembrokeshire Coastal Path and local cycle way which is just at the end of the driveway. Although set back down a long driveway, there is some traffic noise from the A40. For dog owners, this is a paradise with a secure garden (for large/medium dogs) at the rear of the Cottage.

You can feel the happy energy of Swallow Barn when you walk through the door. It is a place for celebration and good times! There is plenty of space for everyone, inside and out, so you can be part of the activity or find a peaceful little nook all to yourself. The property is equipped to cater for big groups with a well stocked kitchen, huge farmhouse dining table, and outside areas for lazy lunches and late night dinners. There are plenty of comfy sofas to snuggle into, enough space for a game of outdoor cricket and an outside storage building for your bikes, kayaks, surfboard and other sporty paraphernalia.

There is an adjoining Cottage to the main residence which can be used as part of the main house (via a lockable door) or as separate accommodation with its own front and rear entrances, separate secure garden and parking area.

Swallow Barn is a place of character with lots of quirkiness; an artisan spiral staircase to the mezzanine, a hand mast cast iron balcony in the kitchen, a claw foot roll top bath, a pretty cushioned daybed, an outdoor terrace of local river pebbles, rustic Welsh slate kitchen bench tops, exposed timber beams and local stone interior walls. French windows open out from all the reception rooms onto the garden and the outside wrap around wooden deck with modern lounge furniture is perfect for entertaining, having a BBQ (provided) or sipping sunset cocktails.

The local area has an abundance of things to do. The Cycle Way is just at the end of the driveway and if you prefer to go on foot, it is only a short walk to the famous coastal path. There are surf beaches, pebbly pirate coves, ruined castles, historical sites and almost every type of sport available locally including one of Britains best surf beaches!

The local produce is wonderful! Pick your own mussels from the beaches or head to one of the local pubs to savour the famous Pembrokeshire crab and lobster dishes. Stroll around the local farmers markets at the weekend, grab a gourmet picnic and top notch coffee from the local deli or cook up local Welsh lamb on the BBQ. If high end gourmet dining is on your agenda, there are plenty of fabulous restaurants within driving distance.

During 2024 we have upgraded some of the facilities at the property for the comfort and enjoyment of our guests. There are 2 brand new bathrooms; one in the Cottage area with a fabulous bath and power shower combination and the other in the downstairs cloakroom with power shower. There is also a huge new velvet modular sofa unit in the main living space and 2 new Super King beds (one is a fabulous antique sleigh bed frame) in the 2 larger upstairs Barn bedrooms.

We love Swallow Barn and are so happy to be able to share the experience of staying there with you!

Property manager

Angharad Dalton

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Extra dogs incur a fee.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Fishguard

Located in Fishguard, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Theatr Gwaun and Last Invasion Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fishguard Port and Bluestone Brewing Co.. Travelling with kids? Consider Dyffryn Fernant Gardens and Preseli Venture. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fishguard, Wales

What's nearby

  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Last Invasion Gallery - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Fishguard Port - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Strumble Head Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Ffald-y-Brenin Trust - 18 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Fishguard & Goodwick Station - 3 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Something's Cooking - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Creswells Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Harp - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Shop - Ocean Lab - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious converted rural barn. Sea views, large grounds, family & pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Spacious converted rural barn. Sea views, large grounds, family & pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious converted rural barn. Sea views, large grounds, family & pet friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious converted rural barn. Sea views, large grounds, family & pet friendly. located?

This family-friendly Fishguard holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lota Park and Theatr Gwaun. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Last Invasion Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

alison Denyer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, views, spacious
Visiting from Sydney, we had a family break here with ages ranging from 11 months to 89! Very spacious, and pretty views from most windows, Quiet,set back from the road and plenty of parking. Lots of lovely sofas to all sit around talking and outdoor seating too which we were able to use during the wonderful weather we had. There was an issue with hot water which was quickly resolved and communication was very good with the owner. Great place to stay but a caution for very young and elderly as there are 5 deep steps inside leading off the kitchen to the bedrooms which are on tiled floors and hard to see as they’re not marked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kieran J.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic House!
Had the most amazing long weekend staying here. The house is truly wonderful, beautifully decorated with everything you could possibly need. We'll never forget watching the sunsets from the deck and star gazing at night. Can't Can't recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isobel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday treat
Booked for a birthday treat for our son in law. Absolutely perfect!! Lots of space, really well equipped, couldn't fault anything. Grounds were lovely and great for the dog. Walks, beaches all near by. Great communication with owners too
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend
We had a wonderful weekend. Accommodation was superb and the fact that we could walk to Fishguard was a plus for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Family getogether
The code number to get the key was incorrect but luckily the cleaners were still there. It is a lovely barn. Large and suited our large family. My only criticism is that there was only one designated shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family.time
Beautiful well equipped property that exceeded our expectations in a lovely part of the country . The information booklet could do with an update , as it seems to have been written during covid times and didnt give the right info regarding recycling .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasha-Faye P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, lovely hosts!
We had the BEST time at Swallow Barn; we made amazing memories against a beautiful backdrop. Angaharad is a great communicator and answered all our questions in advance. On arrival, we found someone had turned off the hot water and we called for help. A friendly plumber was with us & everything was sorted within the hour. Rest assured issues are resolved quickly by kind folks! The address didn’t pop up on our GPS, but the postcode gets you to the A road and there's a clear sign so we recommend reading the directions provided in advance. The living room has lovely new velvet sofas but the room can’t be closed; we recommend covering them in case your dogs are tempted! The underfloor heating made the house so cosy. We found some kitchen things we needed in the cottage so check both places! The wifi only struggled when all 12 of us were trying to load things simultaneously. There are deep steps throughout but most have handrails. The steps into the cottage are bigger but we had no issues. We didn’t use a wheelchair but we had people with reduced mobility no-one found it difficult to navigate (except the spiral staircase, which I had to take slowly). This house is great for gatherings if you have sensory needs or need quiet spaces with lots of little nooks for chats. Overall this house was a treat. We loved it. Some of our guests are already want to bring their families back! It's just as it looks in the photos but somehow bigger and happier. Enjoy the home, we certainly did!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house
Quirky homely sprawling house with separate apartment, very well equipped and plenty of space for both family gatherings and quiet times.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Wendy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Our Holiday at Swallow Barn
Although the actual property was amazing, there were so many ornaments and knick-knacks, it would be impossible to clean properly between bookings. which results in a lot of cobwebs. Although my grown up kids didn't mind about the bed linen being rough dried, I did. The garden was very exciting for the children to play. On the whole, we had a brilliant holiday and loved Pembrokeshire. WB
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony R., Oldham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday In Wales
Everybody was really comfortable at Swallow Barn. There was more than enough of every Thing for our stay. we all really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice big property
Lovely house and decor
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property for a holiday with family and friends
Just returned from an amazing week in Pembrokeshire. Swallow Barn was a fantastic base from which to explore this beautiful part of the country. It was one of the hottest weeks of the year and we enjoyed its sunny position from the early morning through to the stunning evening sunsets. It was perfectly set up and equipped for a large group of family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant
Lovely place in lovely setting. Would be great in winter with the log burner on!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect property
Everything you need for a beautiful holiday property and grounds outstanding thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
The house was perfect and clean and had everything available to us. The hosts were superb and communicative when needed. I would recommend to people to stay, the location is really handy, although you do have to drive everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay
Impressive property, within 20 minutes walk of the lovely village of Fishguard, with all the amenities you could wish for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

musawara l.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful barn for family
Great rustic property so peaceful and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to socialise with family after a long time apart
Fabulous house with so many different areas and spaces to socialise with family and friends. Kids and dog loved running around the garden. Place was well stocked with everything we could have needed - home from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sociable House
Communication was excellent from the start, and we were even able to check-in early on the day of arrival. The house is spacious and well-equipped. The layout worked perfectly for the mix of families on our week at Tresior.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy E., Poole

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Perfect for a family reunion. Great communication and assistance with the odd thing that needed fixing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glorious 40th weekend in Fishguard
A stunning and spacious house, decorated it with love and quirky style. The kitchen is really well equipped, we had all we needed to eat and drink. The A40 really isn't a bother for noise and Fishguard is a quick 5 minutes drive for shopping and exploring. This house is perfect for family and friends who wants a break from daily stress and city life. We really felt at home, and the under floor heating kept us warm, although we didn't put it on much as it is well isolated despite the big spaces. We did not want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Lovely place, great location for exploring. Underfloor heating kept house lovely & warm.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family get together
We had a lovely few days at Swallow Barn. Plenty of room for all the family to dine together and spend time apart, well stocked and beautifully decorated. Great base for exploring the area
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal place for big group
Loved the place... Couldn't believe how big it was on arrival and the underfloor heating and real fire made it feel so cosy, despite being so large.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Angharad Dalton

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I am 100% Welsh and super proud of it. My family is originally from North Wales, but almost 30 years ago my mother moved to Fishguard and introduced us all to the special charm of this quaint coastal village and the Pembrokeshire way of life (very relaxing!) We all fell in love with the natural beauty and energy of this incredible peninsular. My sister and her husband have also owned another local property for many years and we all have treasured memories of happy times spent with family and friends, offspring and dogs on the beaches and walks in this beautiful part of the world. For us, there is nowhere better in the UK than Fishguard. It is the undiscovered Cornwall, offering authenticity and a less touristy option for holiday travellers to explore. Swallow Barn will continues to be our holiday of choice for a fun filled and relaxing holiday, and we love that we can share that with others.

Why they chose this property

My family had been living in the area for almost a decade before discovering Swallow Barn, a derelict but beautiful stone barn with outbuildings, set back from the road amongst green pastures, situated in an elevated position enjoying distant sea views, about a mile to the south-west of the popular fishing town of Fishguard. Plans were created to preserve and restore every possible original feature, to create a stylish and spacious home that maintains its original character, whilst offering comfort and all the features of modern living. With vaulted ceilings, exposed A frame wooden beams and giant cathedral windows, the interior of the barn is majestic and spacious, with the original walls of Welsh quarried stone giving the whole house a warmth and grounded feel. A huge feature stone and brick fireplace with a wood burner in the main living area, plus underfloor heating, keep the place snug and cosy even on the coldest winter night. Skylights and lime washed timber flooring upstairs, create light and airy bedrooms spaces with private views across the garden and fields to the sea beyond. There are character quirks of architecture and design everywhere; an artisan spiral staircase to the mezzanine, a hand made cast iron balcony in the kitchen featuring swallows in the design; a claw foot roll top bath, a pretty cushioned built in day bed, an outdoor terrace of local river pebbles, rustic Welsh slate kitchen bench tops. French windows open out from all reception rooms onto the garden and outside wooden deck which is perfect for entertaining, a BBQ or sipping sunset cocktails. Swallow Barn and Cottage have been a much loved family home for many years and now we feel honoured to share it with you! May 2016 was the first time the property was offered for holiday letting, and we undertook a full refurbishment so all visitors to this beautiful property are offered accomodation and facilities of a high standard.

What makes this property unique

Swallow Barn and Cottage have seen so many good times as a lived in family home, with joyous celebrations and contented every day living creating a wonderful happy energy that can immediately be felt when you walk in through the door. It is a place where everyone can feel at home, with plenty of space, inside and out, so you can be part of the crowd or find a little nook on your own for a bit of peace and quiet. The property is equipped to cater for big parties of friends or family with long refectory style tables for lazy lunches and late night dinners, comfy sofas to mooch in, enough space for a game of outdoor cricket and an outside storage building for bikes, kayaks, surfboards and other sporty paraphernalia! There is a cottage attached to the main residence which can be used as part of the main house (via a lockable door) or as separate accommodation with its own front and rear entrances, separate garden and parking area.

Languages:

English