'Award Winning' Beautiful 170 Year Old Pembrokeshire Stone Holiday Cottage - Rosemarket

See all properties

Save

Entire home

Approach Y Cwm over it's Grade II listed bridge

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Johnston, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Withybush General Hospital9 min drive
Pembroke Castle11 min drive
Freshwater West32 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming Welsh Cottage

This 'award winning' cottage set in the heart of Pembrokeshire, in the small hamlet of Hayston, just 1 mile from Johnston, the cottage has easy access to many award winning beaches, together with the stunning historic Preseli Mountains and the world famous Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Coastal Path. Neyland and Milford Marina’s offer fabulous facilities for boat lovers and are just a few miles away. The area boasts many delightful cafes, restaurants and pubs together with the Torch Theatre for those who wish to enjoy a good night out! The picturesque harbour and golden beaches of Little Haven and Broad Haven are always popular with children and are just a 15 minute drive away.

Y Cwm provides a perfect location for a family holiday or alternatively as a romantic break away from the hustle and bustle of busy city life. The County is rich in opportunity for a taste of outdoor pursuits including coaststeering, horse riding, sailing, surfing, kayaking, climbing and much much more. Pembrokeshire is also famous for its excellent restaurants and pubs.

Accommodation

Y Cwm sleeps between 2 – 4. The main bedroom has a king-size bed, walk in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom featuring bath, wash hand basin and toilet. The second bedroom has a bunk bed. All bed linen and towels are provided.

The stylish and spacious living room is open plan and features exposed Welsh oak beams and floor together with a cast iron oil burning stove, perfect to keep warm and cosy during cold winter nights. There are two sofas, an oak dining table seating 6, a flat screen TV with digital Freeview and DVD player.

Separate shower room with wash hand basin, toilet, luxury toiletries and airing cupboard. The kitchen is fully equipped containing an electric oven with ceramic hob and ventilator hood, integrated fridge and microwave. The utility room sits just off the kitchen and has a freezer and dishwasher. The kitchen has attractive exposed oak beams, slate floor and a feature inglenook with seating area and small wooden built in dining table.

Outside

Large private lawned garden with established shrubs and flower beds sit to the front of the south facing enclosed garden. Guests can wander down to the edge of a fenced off stream at the bottom of the garden. BBQ and garden furniture are provided. There is ample car parking for up to 3 cars.

Key Facts

•Luxury Egyptian bed linen, quality bath towels and tea towels provided
•Free wifi
•Travel cot available
•High chair available
•Laundry facilities fully equipped with washing powder/fabric conditioner, pegs etc
•Electricity and heating included
•Hair dryer provided in master bedroom
•1 small well behaved dog is welcome at £25 per booking
•Beach towels are not provided
•DVD library
•Strictly no smoking
•Short breaks available - minimum stay 2 nights
•Check in after 4pm, check out by 10 am

Property manager

Louise Vaughan-Harries

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Boutique stone barn conversion.
Couples retreat / family friendly (extra room)

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

1 well behaved pet at a cost of £25 per stay.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please leave the place as you found it. Bags for used linens provided.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Haverfordwest

Located in Haverfordwest, this cottage is in a rural area. Pembroke Castle and Lamphey Bishop's Palace are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Scolton Manor Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Milford Haven Heritage & Maritime Museum and Upton Castle Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Johnston, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

What's nearby

Torch Theatre - 7 min drive
Withybush General Hospital - 9 min drive
Pembroke Castle - 11 min drive
Oakwood Theme Park - 24 min drive
Freshwater West - 32 min drive

Getting around

Johnston Station - 2 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

‪Martha's Vineyard - ‬8 min drive
‪The Harbourmaster - ‬9 min drive
‪Rose & Willow - ‬3 min drive
‪Upper Crust - ‬6 min drive
‪Kirin Palace - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Welsh Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Welsh Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Welsh Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Welsh Cottage located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Torch Theatre, Milford Haven Heritage & Maritime Museum, and Mayfield Golf & Driving Range. Town Museum and Haverfordwest Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

25 June 2017

Beautiful cottage in lovely setting.

Lovely cottage with beautifully decorated rooms, lots of space and garden setting by a stream to enjoy. We had a very enjoyable stay wished it could have been longer.

10/10 Excellent

sandra B.

12 Apr 2024

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

Charming

Warm, cozy and spacious cottage. Spoilt by the comfortable queen sized bed and super soft duvet and pillows. Beautifully decorated throughout which made the cottage delightful and homely. Contained everything we needed-thanks for the board games which we used most nights.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

9 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We could not have been more impressed with this gorgeous property. Having stayed at multiple cottages within Pembrokeshire (regularly travelling to the county to visit my family), this holiday let really was a gem! Many places feel so impersonal, but this dream cottage felt just like a family home, with all the little touches you might need for a relaxing stay. I contacted Louise in advance of my visit to ask a few questions and she responded quickly and courteously. Thanks for the lovely experience, and wet look forward to visiting again! The Hamilton family.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

6 Apr 2024

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

Absolutely Stunning

Just back from staying here. Cottage is just beautiful, has everything & more that your need. From comfortable beds, fully kitted out kitchen & log fire. We didnt find a single thing wrong definitely 10/10 2 Adults, 2 Teens...

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janene M.

19 Oct 2023

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

A perfect cottage stay

The cottage is lovely and very comfortable. The kitchen is well appointed. The beds are comfortable. I drank my tea each morning in the beautiful garden. It was clear the host pays thoughtful attention to the property and their guest's experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

10 June 2023

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

Lovely cottage

Could not fault the cottage. It is set out beautifully with a lovely garden. The road noise did not bother us at all. Would love to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

5 June 2023

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

Wonderful Saty

Had a great stay with my wife and daughter. Louise was super helpful before the stay giving advice on places to go and visit. On the day she let us know when the property was available. The property was immaculate when we arrived and was in a nice quiet spot but within a 10 min drive of Pembroke. Highly recommended this property as a base for exploring Pembrokeshire as everything was in easy driving distance.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B., United Kingdom

14 Apr 2023

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

Perfect Easter getaway

Straightforward booking, true to life pictures and descriptions of the property, comfortable beds, great central location to soak up Pembrokeshire and some of its best beaches.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

2 Nov 2022

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

Super homely

Felt so spoilt to be able to enjoy this beautiful cottage . Thank you very much Louise .

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

29 Sept 2022

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

A beautiful home from home

The cottage has been renovated and furnished to an exceptionally high standard. We loved it! We found it impeccably clean and Louise’s communication made checking in etc. go very smoothly. Highly recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Gillian I.

28 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Minor reservatiom

Overall this was a pleasant comfortable stay, cottage cool even in the great heat! The only downside was the location-an A road (to Pembroke Dock) ran very close to the property and the traffic was constant and loud. At the end of a long day sightseeing when it would have been pleasant to sit in the very pretty garden it drove us inside. The proximity of the road was not mentioned in the property description.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

26 Aug 2019

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

Beautiful cottage

My husband, son and I have just had a magical time in this amazing cottage! It is so comfortable and has everything you need. It took us 12 hours to drive down from Edinburgh but within half an hour we felt right at home enjoying the delicious welcome pack. We loved sitting around the fire in the evening and spending time out in the garden when it was sunny. It’s so picturesque and we always felt so happy to come back to it every day after our excursions. We loved all the beaches and spend a fantastic day at Little Haven. My son was in the water all the time while I did go in briefly with my wet suit! We had a wonderful lunch at Coast in Saundersfoot and then had a lovely walk along the beach there. I definitely recommend boating around Pembroke Castle. That was lots of fun! Every morning we’d drive down to Leyland Marina and I’d go a 5k run along the old railway line (thank you Louise for that tip!) while my husband and son enjoyed breakfast in the lovely Manilla’s Cafe which is perfectly situated to watch all the boats and eat amazing cake! This is our first visit to Pembrokeshire but I feel we need to visit again very soon as there’s so much still to do! Thanks so much Louise for the use of your beautiful cottage.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janneke v.

22 Aug 2019

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

Excellent stay for our family

We absolutely loved our stay at Louise's cottage. It was a much bigger cottage than we expected! Perfect for our family of 4 (2 young children). Lovely garden as well. Everything you can posibly think of is present at the cottage, it made everything very comfortable for us. Also the cottage was very clean! We would definitely come back here.

10/10 Excellent

bernard d.

9 July 2018

ideal cottage location

the cottage is lovely it has every thing needed for comfort and every item needed for a lovely holiday the garden is nice for an evening glass of wine. we had a lovely time and will certainly return regards bern davies.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Merryn L.

21 Oct 2017

Beautiful cottage with every facility,especially in the kitchen

We enjoyed our week very much but felt it might have been a good idea to emphasise that a car is necessary for any expedition - you cannot walk from the house in safety because of the busy main road. Plenty of sites to see - Pembroke castle particularly recommended and we enjoyed doing parts of the coastal path. Inside the cottage was lovely although there were so many 'homely' knick knacks on surfaces that you had to move them to put your own possessions down! Standard of cleanliness and maintenance is very high.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

13 June 2017

Charming, secluded Pembrokershire property

This is a very charming, secluded property just outside of town. The listing pictures are accurate. The house was decorated beautifully, had everything we needed including a very nice welcome basket and the garden is tended nicely with a brook running nearby. The location of the property was perfect for us, being centrally located to all of the areas we wanted to visit. St David's, Freshwater Beach, Tenby & Carew Castle were our favorites. Louise was a great hostess and helped us a lot with instructions for finding the property - mostly due to this being our first stop on our first trip to the UK. The weather was hit & miss for the 4 days we visited and Y Cwm was a welcome place to come back to relax after a day of exploring all that Pembrokeshire has to offer.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

11 Apr 2017

Beautiful Cottage & Best Location to explore Pembrokeshire!

We loved our stay here. Louise was kind enough to offer us an earlier arrival time. The cottage was wonderful; immaculately clean, peaceful and very homely! It had everything we needed. The information provided was great, very informative of the area with lots of good recommendations for eating out/days out. If you are looking to explore the beautiful Pembrokeshire coastline this is the perfect location and accommodation. Highly recommended! Don't miss Barafundle or Bosherston, both are a must see! Louise, thank you for our stay we had such a relaxing few days here and would happily come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Clare Wilde

12 Jan 2017

Absolutely NOTHING negative to report!!!

A delightful cottage! Extremely well equipped, clean, tastefully decorated, all mod cons, spacious and extremely well positioned for exploring the North and South areas of the Pembrokeshire coast line. We visited over New Year so weather was wintry (but dry) and the cottage was lovely and cosy to come back to in the evenings. Despite the short days we made full use of daylight hours and crammed in endless sights and beauty spots, here are a few - a four hour scramble at Strumble Head (breathtaking!), St. Brides Beach with a walk along the coastal path, Little Haven for pub lunch overlooking the beach, amazing guided tour (by Gareth) of Pembroke Castle to see where King Henry Vii was born (very educational for my 10 year old son who is about to focus on the story of the "Princes in the Tower" in history at school), a very orange sunset stroll along Tenby Beach, a romp through Colby Woodland Gardens to beautiful Amroth village and beach, visit to the home of my literary hero Dylan Thomas in the most beautiful village of Laharne with its castle and picturesque setting on River Taf - had a tradional Welsh tea with delicious Welsh cakes (alfresco!) on Dylan's terrace, the imposing but serene St David's Cathedral and Bishop's Palace with late lunch in the lovely Bishop Pub ........all this and even more! There is so much to see in the vicinity, I think one could spend three months there and not see it all! The beauty and history of the area surpassed my expectations and all this made so accessible by the lovely ("haven" in it's own right!) Y Cwm. P.s. I don't work for the Welsh National Tourist Board but perhaps I should apply! I can't wait to see even more of Wales!

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

30 Sept 2016

A comfortable, relaxing cottage which lives up to its description.

We booked a weekend stay so that we could showcase Pembrokeshire to a friend who was staying with us. The cottage is in a very convenient location for exploring the Pembs coastline , Narbeth , St David's and Milfordhaven . There were some lovely restaurants and gastro pubs nearby , (you do need a car) we were spoilt for choice. The cottage itself was decorated beautifully ,well equipped and spotlessly clean. The cottage had a lovely homely feel and plenty of room to sit outside to enjoy the last of the summer sun. Louise ensured that we had everything we needed and checked with us beforehand to ensure that we had directions to the cottage. Excellent customer service . I would definitely recommend this cottage . A home from home!!! Thank you Louise.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

David A.

12 Sept 2016

The holiday cottage was clean, spacious, well appointed and comfortable.

We had a wonderful time in Pembrokeshire. The hiking was beautiful and it was made all the more enjoyable knowing that we had a delightful and comfortable place to hang out. The books and maps of the local area were much appreciated. Louise was an attentive hostess; we would recommend this place to stay to friends and family. Maureen and David Vancouver, BC Canada

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W., London, uk

22 Aug 2016

Fantastic cottage

Beautiful cottage! Louise and her parents were so nice to us. You will find everything you need there and comfy beds. Cons: just a bit close to the road... That's it!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Terina b.

23 Apr 2016

The cottage is beautiful, extremly clean and fully equipped with everything you need, home from home

We stayed at Easter for a week of walking with two kids and the dog. We arrived to a welcome pack from Louise which most appreciated. The kids got a little Easter gift which thrilled them. We were able to wash walking gear and dog towels every night with detergent provided at the cottage. Cottage is extremely clean ,comfortable, spacious and warm, once we sorted out how to use the heating. We did some fantastic walks out of a book and used the maps left for our use by Louise at the cottage. We had a mixed bag with the weather from hail and rain to lovely sunshine. We managed to get lunch on the beach a couple of days. Louise was most helpful when we had any questions, a quick text and she always replied. There is a great bakery in Johnston the nearby village that did lovely bread and great baguettes for your pack up. We mainly ate in at night after a days walking, we found the only negative of the holiday is some of pubs did not welcome dogs and this was a problem on days with bad weather and the fact we were not allowed to leave our dog unattended at the cottage. Would highly recommend this as a place to stay and would definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

11 Jan 2016

Perfect!!

We recently had the most beautiful stay...arriving on Boxing Day, the cottage had been decorated for Christmas so we were able to continue our festivities in a home from home (and more). A gorgeous little hamper had been left for us too with was a lovely touch. The cottage itself was very spacious, beautifully decorated and accessorised. The beds were very comfortable...the kids loved the bunks! In the kitchen there was everything possibly we could have needed (for me to make a Christmas dinner!). The cottage was easy to find and location wise great; short distance in between Milford Haven and Haverfordwest. We are going through our diaries to plan another trip as it was so perfect. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2015

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

17 Oct 2015

Cozy, comfortable, great Pembrokeshire location

The cottage was very picturesque, clean and comfortable. Everything we expected/ needed was provided and we all had a good night's sleep. Louise's recommendations for restaurants and activities were very helpful. We would definitely stay here again if in the area!

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

10/10 Excellent

Touck E.

3 Sept 2015

A 5 star hotel experience

The personal touches provided by the owner made our holiday stay outstanding. We have rented many self catering places, most are pretty standard - clean and functional. Louise pushed the hospitality standard to the next level. The house was extremely well equipped with spotless and seemingly new utensils. We arrived and find that there were some kitchen basics already in place: eggs, milk, snacks, foil, and so on. In the bathroom there were shampoos and soaps, and washing machine tablets and detergent. The linen was perfect... fluffy towels and spotless sheets. Our kids loved the personalised animal towels and treats left on their beds. The cleanliness was impeccable. The garden beside the stream idyllic. The farm hands cottage a beautiful restoration. Louise thought about everything we needed before we even thought about it! We loved her cake and bottle of wine too. Louise really is an outstanding host! We enjoyed our stay very much. Touck and James East

About the host

Hosted by Louise Vaughan-Harries

The owner, Louise has a Health Service background but in 2007 gave birth to triplet boys and since that time has thrown her energy into raising her beautiful family. Louise has lovingly prepared her Pembrokeshire cottage to a very high standard and is really keen to make your stay at Y Cwm as pleasurable as possible!

Why they chose this property

Y Cwm, originally 2 farm workers cottages has been passed down from generation to generation of farming stock and has been in her husband's family for 100 years or more. It was sensitively renovated to retain its vernacular architecture and retain as many of its original features as possible. From the outside it still appears as 2 cottages, but the accommodation from within is one to provide more living space.

The cottage itself was lived in by Louise and her family for 11 years prior to renovating another property to accommodation her large family. It is the family's intention to always retain 'Y Cwm' and pass it down once again to their children.

In the meantime, the cottage can be enjoyed by holiday makers and as it is so central to many of the County's towns, beaches and places of interest, it makes for a perfect place to stay, be it a short and longer term break!

What makes this property unique

Y Cwm benefits from being situated in a very centralised location in the heart of Pembrokeshire. It is a charming little cottage bursting with character and offers many luxury features to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. If you wish to stay in a traditional stone Welsh cottage, this is the property for you!