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Charming Cottage in the Gwaun valley, near Newport

Find your tranquility by a bubbling stream in this secluded valley hideaway. With lush surroundings and pubs nearby, it’s perfect for those seeking simple living.

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Cottage in the Gwaun valley, near Newport

This sturdy cottage has one double bedroom, a traditional open fireplace, kitchen, bathroom. There is the possibility of the use of an attic bedroom with single beds (restricted headroom and requiring nimbleness on the stairs, more suitable for children.
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, one of the rare remaining areas of temperate rainforest in Britain, 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: By individual arrangement.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: cot available

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Cottage Newport Fishguard
Charming Newport Fishguard
Charming Cottage Near Newport
Charming Cottage, Near Newport Cottage
Charming Cottage, Near Newport Fishguard
Charming Cottage, Near Newport Cottage Fishguard

About the neighborhood

Map
Fishguard, WLS

What's nearby

  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - 7 min drive
  • Dyffryn Fernant Gardens - 8 min drive
  • Ffald-y-Brenin Trust - 10 min drive
  • Fishguard Port - 13 min drive
  • Newport Sands - 24 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Creswells Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lion Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Llys Meddyg Hotel & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Shop - Ocean Lab - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage in the Gwaun valley, near Newport pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage in the Gwaun valley, near Newport?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage in the Gwaun valley, near Newport?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage in the Gwaun valley, 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 mi (10 km).

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Charming Cottage in the Gwaun valley, near Newport Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

jonathan s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

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

Judith Stevens S.

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.

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

Megan M.

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.

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

Verified traveler

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

malcolm d.

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.

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

6/10 Okay

Suzanne W.

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.

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

6/10 Okay

cristina p.

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

6/10 Okay

Sarah S., Vale of Glamorgan

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

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A delight nestled in the woods and valley
We had a wonderful time. Cwmllan feels back in time in the best way. Some reviewers seemed critical of the water pressure from the spring-fed water system but this didn't bother us much at all. It's a place to go slower, not to be rushing around! Lovely neighbours and beautiful surroundings. Wonderful choice of walks and a good old-school DVD collection for cosy rainy nights in. Highly recommended.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tamsin F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Holiday!
We have just had a great 10 night stay in the cottage and loved it's location. So much wildlife around and such a quirky cottage. So close and an easy drive to Newport beach and all the locals were incredibly friendly. We will definitely be back to stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Marieke P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Charming cottage but in a bad state
The cottage is situated on a wonderful location. Hidden in the green valley. It's a peaceful and quiet. Unfortunately, we soon discovered that the cottage is in a bad state. The windows and doors do not open. They are rotten in some places or sealed with tape. Only the front door works well. The supply of cold water is very low. There is not enough water for one person to shower. Let alone four! Due to the low water pressure, the washing machine does not work either. We knew that it would be a basic accommodation, but we did not know that it would be in such a bad state. It was also not really clean. Lots of cobwebs, spiders and dust. Very unfortunate, because the location in the valley is fantastic! The landscape is breathtakingly beautiful. The people are friendly and there are numerous hikes in the near surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

brigette g.

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

8/10 Good

marc v.

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

8/10 Good

Anja G.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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