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Cozy cottage in heart of St Davids - private garden with Cathedral views

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Yewdale Cottage, in the heart of St David's, 4 star, sleeps 6, stunning garden.
Rear view of Yewdale Cottage and private garden
Ground floor bedroom with bespoke oak bed
Master bedroom with beautiful beams
Single bedroom upstairs

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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8 Quickwell Hill, Saint David's, WLS, SA62 6PD
  • St. David's Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Caerfai Bay
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Whitesands Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy cottage in heart of St Davids - private garden with Cathedral views

Yewdale Cottage is one of the oldest cottages in the heart of the 'city' and has the perfect blend of original period features and contemporary amenities.

We also have a delightful, large garden with stunning cathedral views.

Think: cozy cottage, exposed beams, art, quirky antiques and gorgeous bed linen.

From the moment you enter Yewdale Cottage, you’ll be struck by just how much space there is. For a listed, traditional cottage such as this there’s an almost Tardis-like effect as you enter through the pretty front garden.

Downstairs is a large living room, complete with cozy sofas, gas fire, tv and, of course, board games. There’s also a beautiful dining table where you can sit together and break bread. The kitchen has everything you’ll need and a little bit more and there’s also an outhouse in the garden equipped with washer and dryer.

The downstairs bathroom has a bath and a shower and is very much the main bathroom of the property. And there’s also a beautiful double bedroom downstairs which has fantastic views of the cathedral.

Up the wooden stairs at the back of the lounge you’ll find a large landing with three sleeping areas and a bathroom. The master bedroom is gorgeous, with views of the cathedral and its own washbasin and mirror. There is also a single bedroom, and an area on the landing with a further single bed that has a curtain for privacy. The bathroom has a sink and WC. There is also plenty of storage and even more charming character.

You can access the large garden either via the side access or from the backdoor between the downstairs bathroom and kitchen. This is a fantastic place to let the kids loose or sit out drinking gin and tonics till the sun sets behind the cathedral.

Property manager

Michael Brabin

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 5:00 PM
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 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 cottage is in the mountains and by the sea. St. David's City Golf Club and Porthgain Harbour 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Saint David's, WLS

What's nearby

  • St. David's Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Caerfai Bay - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ramsey Island - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Whitesands Bay - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Blue Lagoon - 11 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Fishguard & Goodwick Station - 21 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oriel Y Parc Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Cambrian inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bishops - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sloop Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Bench Ice Cream Parlour - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage in heart of St Davids - private garden with Cathedral views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage in heart of St Davids - private garden with Cathedral views?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage in heart of St Davids - private garden with Cathedral views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage in heart of St Davids - private garden with Cathedral views located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of St. David's Cathedral and Bishop's Palace. Oriel y Parc and Caerfai Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Julie
A lovely place to stay. Little extras were very welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Stay in St David's
We had the pleasure of staying at this lovely cottage in St David's last week, and it was an absolute delight! Nestled conveniently across from the car park, the location couldn't have been better—everything we wanted to explore was just a stone's throw away (The car park sells weekly tickets, which worked well for us). The cottage itself was a dream. It offered all the comforts and conveniences we could possibly need, paired with ample space that made our stay both comfortable and relaxing. The interior brims with character, adding to the overall experience of our stay. We're already looking forward to our next visit. For anyone seeking a perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and charm, this cottage in St David's is a fantastic choice. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home from home
Short but sweet we will return Thank you Xx
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jacqui B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yewdale Cottage St Davids
It is a pretty cottage in an excellent location. We did think that it needed a refurb in terms of furniture ,particularly in the lounge which is a little too quirky, particularly the sofas which felt damp and a bit grubby. The horses head skeleton on the landing is very unnerving for children (and some adults too).If you are looking for prime location with a lovely garden it will suit but the decor and furniture might not !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nicola P., Lincolnshire UK and Sydney Australia

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Gorgeous cottage in lovely setting
This is an absolutely lovely place to stay, extremely quirky with lots of character in the most peaceful setting, but in easily walkable distance to all the shops & places to eat & drink in St David's. The garden was a safe haven for our little dog & we went to sleep with just the sound of birds & the cathedral bells. We did manage to find free parking every day, but not always that close to the cottage, which wasn't ideal & my husband really struggled with the low beams & constantly banging his head. But, all in all this really is a special little cottage to stay in & we loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in a great location
The cottage is very well equipped. It is very close to the centre of St Davids and just a couple of minutes from the cathedral. We (two couples) had a great weekend, enjoying the peace and quiet

8/10 Good

Malcolm B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Davids Stay
The Cottage is Great location, close to all the facilities in St Davids, you cannot get much closer. Lots of room in the Cottage and a lovely garden which enhanced our stay. We would like to come back sometime in the future

10/10 Excellent

paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage
We stayed at Yewdale Cottage which was fantastic, the location was nice and quiet with walking distance to the town, the cottage it self was full of character. on arrival the cottage was spotless clean with all the amenities for your stay. we were blessed with the beautiful weather which we took advantage of the garden for some lunch in the sun. I would highly recommend this cottage as it caters for everyone.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Quaint cottage, in quiet location adequately equipment for all needs. Although upstairs ceilings are quiet low.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

penelope p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant stay
Great location , perfect for 2 couples , and 2 dogs . Everything easy , did not encounter any problems at all
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

What a find ..this cottage has kept it's character. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Love this cottage, amazing location and will be returning soon
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Best ever.
We have been staying in self catering properties all over the U.K.for over 30yrs,including several in St Davids. This property is the best we have stayed in. It is a fascinating old building,furnished to suit. The bathrooms and kitchen are modern and well equipped. The position is central but quiet and peaceful. The icing on the cake is the secluded garden,so rare in self catering properties. Obviously there were a few minor negatives,eg lights that didn’t work and rather jaded seating in living room,but the positives of this cottage far outweigh any of these. The heating was very good always plenty of hot water too.. The house was very clean on arrival and for their the cleaner is to be congratulated as old houses aren’t the easiest to maintain. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela L., BRISTOL

Lovely characterful cottage, in a quiet location, in the centre of town.
The cottage and its garden were delightful. Only had to pay for one day's parking in the public car park as we managed to park on road for free the rest of the time. The upstairs bedrooms were comfortable and plenty of storage for clothes. Great pillows too! It's a very homely cottage with centuries of character, but modern touches. Very well equipped kitchen. Amazing views of Carn Llidi from the beautiful upstairs windows, and views of the Cathedral tower from the tranquil, private garden. Such a quiet location too - just yards from the main road through the city, but the only sounds were the Cathedral bells and the rooks at dusk.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Neil P.

Good location nice garden
The cottage has a lovely garden but the living room and furniture need updating.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Excellent holiday cottage
The property is ideally located within St. David's; has both a well equipped & modernised kitchen; similarly bathroom,(with excellent water pressure for the shower), and toilet and comfortable beds. An added bonus is a good sized secluded garden, with table/chairs/ bench seats, (and small barbecue), which given the current good weather, was a valued additional facility. An excellent holiday cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

Beautiful cottage
We had a wonderful few days in Yewdale cottage . It had everything we needed and was lovely. The area is beautiful and the cottage very convenient for restaurants in the town, no need for the car! Only thing I would say is that if you are tall the low beams may give you a few bumps! Highly recommend the cottage .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

HELEN E., Gloucestershire

Beautiful cottage!
The cottage is beautiful. It successfully blends the character of the cottage with the modern facilities that make the stay extremely comfortable! We loved that the cottage is still set up as a home which helps it to maintain its character. The location of the cottage is perfect for easy access to St Davids and for the local area. The parking was not an issue for us (and we had 2 cars for a few days) although the charges in the car park over the road have increased from those quoted on the cottage details.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
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6/10 Okay

Michelle H.

Nice traditional cottage but not very clean!
The cottage was a lovely traditional cottage in a great location but unfortunately the standard of the cleaning was very poor which even resulted in me taking photos and sending them to the owner. The owner has stated it's a temporary issue with the cleaner so hopefully future guests shouldn't have this issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sophia D.

Cosy character cottage
A lovely cosy cottage located close to the cathedral, restaurants and shops in St David's.Lovely welcome tray. Well equipped, clean and very comfortable beds. A lovely weekend in a querky Welsh cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
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8/10 Good

Wendy M.

Lovely cottage!
Great little cottage as a base for walking some stretches of the Wales coastal path. We managed 3 stretches and managed to make them circular using some of the very empty B roads. Cottage was great for the dog, nice size garden and very secure, so no worries about escaping dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

Beautiful & tranquil
We had the most wonderful stay. The second time we have stayed at Yewdale. Made more magical due us getting married in Haverfordwest with our precious children with us to share both the beautiful cottage and our big day. Plus, spending New Year in this wonderful place. There is no better way or place to bring in the New Year. Truly wonderful and enjoyable stay and we will come back for a third time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Michael Brabin

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Janet's family come from St. David's and this is very much a family home. David is a market gardener and artist and Janet is a translator/teacher. We have three sons and three Jack Russells, so are very happy for you to bring your dogs. We all enjoy the walking, cycling, swimming, surfing and coasteering and the many other pleasures Pembrokeshire has to offer. We love music and the choral music in the Cathedral is sublime. There are also frequent concerts and annual music festivals in St. David's and Fishguard.

What makes this property unique

We like being right in St. David's, just above the Cathedral and close to some wonderful eateries. We can walk to Whitesands, our favourite beach, in under half an hour and the delightful sandy cove of Caerfai is less than a mile away. Access to the actual coastal path at St. Non's is even closer. The peninsular is criss-crossed with quiet minor roads which are perfect for safe cycling.

Languages:

English