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One side of sitting room with wood and coal burning open fireplace.

Dining area with wash machine visible in kitchen behind

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9.0

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

Fishguard, WLS

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park7 min drive
Ffald-y-Brenin Trust10 min drive
Fishguard Port13 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tranquil and unspoilt in an incredible part of the country.

Megan M.

Oct 9, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming Cottage, near Newport

This sturdy cottage has one double bedroom, a traditional open fireplace, kitchen, bathroom and an upstairs bedroom with single beds (restricted headroom and requiring nimbleness for access by sturdy ladder stairs with handrail.) Its quirky character is part of the cottage's charm - suitable to holidaymakers keen on simple living.
Fully furnished, with a video for DVDs, Washing machine, Fridge, Electric cooker, and Broadband internet. There is a parking area for 2 cars opposite the cottage.
Situated in the unrivalled Gwaun Valley, the cottage is backed by steep-sided oak clad valleyside, and a bubbling stream flows beside the property. Secluded garden with hanging line, seats, table and barbecue. Very quiet, protected and peaceful, with pubs about 1 mile in either direction (one of them well known: 'Bessie's') beaches including Newport Sands, 3-5 miles, legendary Pembrokeshire coastal walks, fishing, fresh water and sea. For active living, or just enjoying your leisure, it makes for an unforgettable holiday experience.
Beside the Pembrokeshire National Park, and in a protected site of Special Scientific Interest, the Gwaun Valley abounds in wildlife and interesting insects. A small and beautiful river flows down the valley, with Brown Trout. On blowy days, the valley tends to be warmer than upland areas.

Property manager

Heather MACGREGOR

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Cot available

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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

By individual arrangement.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

pets by individual arrangement

Change over day Saturday.

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

Fishguard

Located in Fishguard, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Bluestone Brewing Co. and Fishguard Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dyffryn Fernant Gardens and Moorland Cottage Plants. Melin Tregwynt Woolen Mill and Preseli Venture are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.

Fishguard, WLS

What's nearby

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - 7 min drive
Ffald-y-Brenin Trust - 10 min drive
Fishguard Port - 13 min drive
Picton Castle & Gardens - 19 min drive
Newport Sands - 24 min drive

Getting around

Fishguard and Goodwick Station - 19 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Royal Oak - ‬8 min drive
‪Morawelon Waterfront Cafe Bar & Takeaway Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
‪Mannings Grocers - ‬8 min drive
‪Golden Lion Inn - ‬15 min drive
‪Fishguard Arms - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage, near Newport 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 Charming Cottage, near Newport?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage, near Newport?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage, near Newport located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Ffald-y-Brenin Trust and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Dyffryn Fernant Gardens. Lota Park and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Suzanne W.

19 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cwmllan

We booked this lovely cottage because of the setting and because it was a traditional old cottage. We enjoyed our stay but the overall cleanliness was disappointing. Also the cold water pressure was very low so we couldn’t really bath or shower

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Lesley M.

1 June 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Nice spot, shame about the property

We were meant to stay for a week, but stayed one night, emailed the landlady at 6.30am to say we were leaving, we found the property unacceptable, eg H&S issues, vermin, cleanliness standards, broken windows. To this end, she refunded part of what we had paid, we contact VRBO customer services, who were excellent in dealing with us, and we got a full refund.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

12 Apr 2024

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

Week in may

Luved our stay amazing place beautiful setting and a lovely charming cottage

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

9 Oct 2023

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

What a lovely place

Tranquil and unspoilt in an incredible part of the country.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna Q.

11 Sept 2023

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

Peaceful base for exploring Pembrokeshire

Cywllan was perfect for my requirements; quiet, peaceful and close to all amenities. Coast path close by; plenty of lovely places for walking,swimming and cycling (those hills though!).

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith Stevens S.

23 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful Retreat

Perfect place to get away from it all! We loved it.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

13 Aug 2023

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

Quaint secluded retreat

Lovely cottage. Central for Dinas mountain nearby, fishguard, beaches.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

malcolm d.

6 Aug 2023

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

Lovely holidays

Break from the demands of every day life away from it all

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Astrid T.

25 July 2023

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

beautiful cottage

We had a very pleasant stay. Comfortable house with everything you may need. Difficult acces to the upstairroom. Single track road to get there.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 July 2023

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

a very fine cottage

a traditional welsh cottage in a quiet corner of Pembrokeshire. I enjoyed my stay and was blessed with some good weather.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

brigette g.

20 Oct 2022

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

Fabulous Cottage, Stunning Location

We had a marvellous fortnight at Cwmllan, a cosy cottage in a beautiful wooded valley not far from the coast. Fabulous footpaths, stunning scenery, cracking coastpaths and a cosy cottage to come home to at the end of the day. It was so lovely to fine somewhere so unpretentious and homely. There are lots of great walks from the cottage, including of course the stroll to 'Bessies' - walking back under a full moon without the need for a torch was grand. So much variety in North Pembrokesire was a real surprise - walks included woods (Ty Canol wood was amazing), moor, common, hills, riverside, beaches and rugged coastpath. We'd love to return and are very grateful to Heather and Phil for sharing their beautiful cottage with us - and for the welcome pack - Thank you!

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

cristina p.

28 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location is amazing, but there is a big issue with the water pressure.

Location is amazing, tranquil and very green near beautiful beaches. The beds are very cosy. Kitchen is well furbished. I didn't give it a 5 star rating because there is a big problem with the water pressure. We were unable to shower. Some days there was not enough cold water coming out of the shower (l boiling shower) and other days no hot water so unable to get a warm temperature all week. Not enough water for 4 people. But we managed twice to get a quick cold shower. It is a real shame because everything else was nice.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

marc v.

6 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Romantisch en natuurlijk

Dat is kort samengevat de kern voor deze cottage Primitief gedateerd maar o zo pittoresk sfeervol en knus In n prachtige rustige omgeving

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Sarah S., Vale of Glamorgan

30 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Very very Basic .

The location is lovely but quite far away from everything. Bedding and bedroom clean and comfortable. Kitchen equipment ok . Had everything we needed . Stairs , A death trap !! Very dangerous! .Cold water taps very low water pressure, only runs at a trickle. Practically impossible to have a decent shower . Some windows didn’t close properly others broken . Had a few mice 🐁 visiting! . Needs low doorway warning signs ! And desperately in need of decorating. Effervescent and mould on walls . Clothes felt damp even in July ! . Would be nice to have an aerial for Tv . Hard to get hold of dvd’s these days. Internet very slow . This cottage could be so much better with some TLC

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Anja G.

19 July 2022

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

Einfach und romantisch

Romantisches kleine Häuschen in idyllischer Lage. Für große Menschen allerdings etwas beengt, der Leiteraufstieg ins obere Schlafzimmer ist eher für Kinder geeignet. Der strenge Geruch des Kamins im Wohnzimmer ist etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig. Bei gutem Wetter haben wir allerdings die Picknicarea im Garten voll ausgenutzt, deshalb war das egal. Wohltuende Stille nachts und schöne Ponys und Schafe direkt vor der Tür. Super Parkplatz fürs Auto. Das WLAN funktioniert meist nicht, was echt wohltuend war. Auch kein TV, man konnte sich mit den Kindern unterhalten und Pläne machen. Für uns war es deshalb ein schöner Urlaub in dem urigen Cottage. Wir wären gerne länger geblieben und würden auch wiederkommen.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

topher m.

29 Apr 2022

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

Lovely cottage in beautiful location

Cwmllan is an old cottage with a lot of character. It is simple and old fashioned but has everything you need. It's the perfect place to get away from it all and unwind. The road is very quiet and the valley is incredibly beautiful, full of insects and birds and woodland flowers (in spring). I didn't want to leave.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

1 Nov 2021

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

half term

It is exactly what it said it was...quiet & quirky. What an area to stay in no matter the weather...chilled

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

28 Sept 2021

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

Peaceful and beautiful

We enjoyed the rustic and quaint cottage in a beautiful and quiet location. Lots of things to do nearby and walks in the valley. We loved walking to Bessies for a couple of pints of Bass in the evenings.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Ben K., Radley, Oxfordshire

10 Sept 2021

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

Rural idyll

a beautiful little cottage in an idyllic location. if you like peace and quiet it's a great spot. for 2 the accommodation worked perfectly, you'd need to be nimble to use the 2nd bedroom as stairs are steep and head height limited. Basic but had everything we needed for getting away from it all

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bo S.

23 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quiet location

The cottage is in the Gwaun valley which is beautiful and ever so quiet. It's easy to get to the local beaches. The cottage is quite spacious compared to some, you could potentially fit more people the 4 and the garden is nice

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

8 Aug 2021

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

Lovely Cottage

Cwmllan is in an idyllic location, peace and quiet is a certainty, the cottage backs into woods and passing traffic is minimal. It’s a very traditional country cottage, low doorways and thick walls, we felt at home straight away. It’s not for someone who wants a modern property or has any mobility issues but we really enjoyed our stay, it’s well located for exploring North Pembrokeshire and Cwm Gwaun itself is full of good walks.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marion W.

5 Aug 2021

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

Quirky cottage in beautiful location

Cottage has basic facilities but is full of character and charm and in a beautiful and peaceful location. We loved our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

jonathan s.

2 Aug 2021

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

very lovely place

We had a great relaxing time at this amazing original place the valley is quite a special place with great walks and lots of interesting history.the place was cosy and full of quirky lovely details.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

mariette v.

24 Sept 2019

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

an unspoilt, authentic traditional welsh cottage

This property was exactly what we expected of a traditional old welsh cottage, with many lovely features, the open fire the narrow stairs the quiet location, simple unfitted kitchen and simple furnishings. all wonderfully in sympathy with the property. The cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. However we felt that the price of renting the cottage did not reflect the size of the property and that the basic and simple style of the furnishings and fittings was not reflected in what we felt was a high cost.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

George P.

18 Sept 2019

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

A super quaint detatched cottage, with loads of charm!

We loved the authentic style of the cottage. The beds were comfy and clean and towels are provided. There are all mod cons including electric heating, gas cooker, microwave, washing machine, satellite tv, a selection of dvds and wifi(!) The old ingelnook fireplace is absolutely lovely. Everything you need was there, plenty cutlery, plates, pots and pans etc - even coffee and tea! The original cottage appears to have been extended several times and so has a quirky charm, with lots of original features. The location is quite isolated with only occasional cars, passing walkers, cyclists and farm vehicles. However it is only about 15 minutes drive from Fishguard. The bubbling stream next to the house is very quaint. If modern and newly renovated is your thing look elsewhere though. The steps to the upstairs bedroom are quite steep and not very straight, but perfectly serviceable. The tiny door to the upstairs bedroom is charming- although probably not suitable for the elderly, or very young children. Having said that, other than the upstairs bedroom everything else is on the ground floor. We had a really lovely stay, explored the area every day and enjoyed a cosy roaring fire every evening. We also enjoyed sitting in the garden. A great holiday in a very quaint cottage, we absolutely loved it and were very sad to leave!

About the host

Hosted by Heather MACGREGOR

In 1956 my family and another jointly bought the cottage. It remained as a holiday cottage, kept by the two families till the mid 80s. The cottage passed to the next generation and I've kept it in traditional style. It has been a big but rewarding commitment keeping my links to the past in the welcoming community, with familiar sights, walks, pubs and people. I have always fished for the excellent (but rather small) trout in the river five minutes away on foot.

Why they chose this property

I have known the property all my life. Its positive effect never wanes. The charm of place and simplicity that creates an enduring appeal.
Countless families from all over the UK have shared the pleasures of the cottage over the past 50 years. With very few exceptions they have found its magic worked for them, with returners year on year. The full visitors' book tributes cannot be put on OwnersDirect, since the entries precede this era. The resident community in the valley are extremely welcoming and helpful.
HERE ARE A FEW TRIBUTES FROM THE PAST
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Don’t change or “improve anything”, especially the stairs! Attic very good for train set on rainy day. Dyffryn Fernant splendid as ever. Same for Carninglie and Aber Rhigias. At least the rain was an excuse to have a summer fire. Cwm Gwaun brewery also good again. Will probably be back for a third time.
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Such a peaceful and special place. It’s lovely sitting in the grassy car park space looking out across the valley on a golden evening. Looking forward to coming back next year. Thanks to the people who left the tea leaves. We’ve seen hawks, a jay and various other interesting birds we’ll need to look up. The cottage is a perfect place for children. Susan loved the attic with the low door that kept the parents out and baby James loved staring up at the beamed ceiling. Had the usual amusing spider adventure – this time it was lurking in my hair towel. Lobsters at Pwll Gwaelod (a beach).
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An excellent location with a lot of stuff to do including walking down streams and making dens. A nice garden and very comfy rooms. I loved the visit. Thank you.
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Quirky but quaint. Very cosy – loved the location and the peace. The running water is very relaxing. Did lots of walks so feel fitter than when we arrived.
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Once again we have had a wonderful time at this fantastic cottage.

What makes this property unique

Silences, colour, and all the excitements of a down-to-earth living. In a national park that has not allowed change for decades, it really is something from a different world. It usually leaves the traveller with a heightened sense of wellbeing, more energy, and even, at times, a suntan.