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The Barn, Square Island nr Pembroke. Peaceful and pet friendly.

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The courtyard looking towards the barn.
Sitting room with woodburner, smart TV, books, board games.
Sofa bed and 2 armchairs. Ladder access to 2 single beds on mezzanine.
Sofa bed.
Bedding included.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pembroke
  • Pembroke Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Freshwater East Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Barafundle Bay
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Barn, Square Island nr Pembroke. Peaceful and pet friendly.

Square Island is a peaceful, rural location adjacent to a small farm. Pembroke town and several outstanding beaches are just a short drive away. We are close to the Coast Path and NCN cycle route 4, local pick up/drop off available on request. The Barn is suitable for families, couples and small groups of up to 5 adults. We are more than happy for guests to bring their pets.

The Barn is a converted donkey stable, with traditional lime plaster walls and upcycled timber giving it a rustic feel. The courtyard is gated and secure for pets, perfect for drinks and BBQ in the summer. We live in the adjoining house and keep chickens in the garden, you are more than welcome to meet them and feed them some corn.

Layout and sleeping arrangements.
There are 2 main rooms with sleeping mezzanines above, each with ladder access. The one above the sitting room has 2 single beds, the other above the bathroom has a double bed. There is a sofa bed in the sitting room with separate bedding provided. The ladders are quite steep and unsuitable for toddlers or anyone with mobility issues. Younger children may need supervision using the ladders.

Sitting room.
There is a smartTV, board games and books including local maps and a house folder with lots of information on local places of interest, shops and good places to eat. We provide one complementary basket of logs, kindling and firelighters for use in the woodburner. Extra logs are available to buy.

Kitchen/dining area.
The kitchen is open plan and well equipped with oven/grill/hob and table that comfortably seats five. There is 1 large and 1 small fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle, cafetiere and stove top espresso. The kitchen has plenty of cutlery, plates, pots, frying pan, pizza stone, baking sheets, ovenproof and serving dishes. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO DISHWASHER OR WASHING MACHINE, although I am often available to do laundry if necessary which is charged at £5 per load. The double bed mezzanine is accessed from this side.

Hot water/heating.
The combi boiler in the kitchen heats water on demand for washing up/showers. The heating is controlled by a thermostat.

Bathroom.
The bathroom has shower over bath, sink and loo, with toiletries and towels provided.

Courtyard area.
You have sole use of the gated courtyard which has a BBQ (please bring own coals) bench, table and chairs. It'is a real suntrap and the perfect place for a morning coffee or evening drink, watching the bats on a summers evening and stargazing on clear nights. Pets are safe to be off the lead. The only time you may see us is when we need to access the bin store or shed.

Parking.
There is parking behind the barn for 2 small cars (or car and small trailer). Please advise if you are arriving in more than 2 cars and we can show you where to park.

Location.
A car is essential to get around from Square Island, unfortunately there are no walking paths from the property. Pembroke is 2 miles away, there are several outstanding beaches 20min from us eg. Freshwater West, Broadhaven South and Barafundle. Tenby is 30min by car/train.

Property manager

Amanda Dodson

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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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
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

Pembroke

Located in Pembroke, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Tenby Beach. Upton Castle Gardens and Manor House Zoo are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing nearby.
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Pembroke

What's nearby

  • Pembroke Castle - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Freshwater West - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Freshwater East Beach - 17 min drive - 8.4 km
  • New Quay - 17 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Barafundle Bay - 19 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Pembroke Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Watermans Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Food at Williams - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Royal George - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Station Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barn, Square Island nr Pembroke. Peaceful and pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

Where is The Barn, Square Island nr Pembroke. Peaceful and pet friendly. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Pembroke Castle and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Wogan Cavern. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Lamphey Bishop's Palace are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

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

Fabulous

Lovely property. Great location for exploring the Pembroke coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Dodson

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I moved with my family from Bristol in 2014, with the Barn on the agenda as a big restoration project. We love spending time at the beaches here, cycling the lanes and walking sections of the Pembrokeshire coast path. When I'm not doing maintenance jobs or taxi-ing my children about to football or rugby, you will find me escaping on my bike!

Why they chose this property

Square Island is so peaceful! Our closest neighbours are down the lane, the only people you are likely to see are ourselves or the farmer feeding his cows. If you want to hear the dawn chorus and watch bats flitting about at dusk on a summers evening this is the place to be.

There are so many beaches to explore here, we love swimming at Broadhaven South, or jumping off Stackpole Quay! The quiet lanes and woodlands are great for cycling, and I'm happy to advise on any routes if you want to bring your bikes for a cycling holiday.

What makes this property unique

The barn itself is quirky and characterful, children always love the sleeping mezzanines and we wanted to make it feel homely and comfortable.