Dog Friendly Cottages In The Pembrokeshire Coast

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Russell - Verified booking

  Briar Cottage is in a lived location- very Beatrix Potter.

  It as an old cottage that has been updated. Finding it wasn’t that difficult and it’s very quiet and no street lighting to ruin the night sky. Our biggest issue was the poor cleaning of the property. We noticed that this has been an issue in the past. The beds are comfortable and linen etc very clean. An issue with a stain on the duvet wasn’t discovered until we we’re removing the bed linen as requested in the house book. The headroom in the bedrooms is very limited. This was a lit more limited than I thought as in their photos. I whacked my head on the beam whilst going to the loo in the dark. If you’re tall you will be bending over all the time up there. It also means that the ability to use bedroom space is very limited and essentially it’s usable in the central areas only. Maintenance of the property is poor. Black gaffa tape holding the bathroom door lock place and paintwork not finished on a door frame are not major jobs- just didn’t care it seems? The furniture is something from a boot sale - charity shops would not sell it. The exception being the sofa and armchair. It gives the feeling that it’s been furnished on the cheap, or that the owner takes it for granted that it’s “cottagy” - well it’s not. Log fire was lovely and cosy. The tv is too small for the size of room. Those needing subtitles won’t see writing we understand that you don’t go to a cottage to watch tv, but when it rains and night time it’s good to be able to watch a movie in comfort. There was no ironing board or dishwasher which we thought very odd. All told the potential here is amazing, but for some reason the owners choose not to update. Outside, accessibility isn’t too bad. One of us uses a walking stick. The rear wasn’t accessible but the front was no problem and got the sunshine. For dogs, a gate on the rear garden would make it more secure for dogs. Walking paths and bridle paths abound with high handles on gates for riders. The ferry inn was a great find and there’s plenty of places to eat around and about. We’ve stayed in plenty of places all around the uk and abroad. We try to be fair in our reviews and to highlight those owners who really try to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance is of a good standard. It’s only fair to them to make a comment when something is below standard. But, it’s all fixable within a very short period of time- If you don’t mind the headroom it’s a brilliant location to discover the area and very quiet when you return.

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• Cathryn - Verified booking

  Our second break to Briar Cottage was very enjoyable.

  A super warm small property with all the basic amenities you need. The bedrooms are welcoming, beds comfortable and stylishly accessorised (with extra duvets, whether lighter or additional stowed nearby) and plenty of pillows, cushions and wool blankets. I found traipsing upstairs to get a towel on arrival a bit annoying so maybe a hand towel hanging in the bathroom in readiness for guests would be a nice touch. A chest of drawers is available in each bedroom but no hanging space. We noted there are hooks for a few hangers in the bathroom if needed. A very tall person would need to watch out for the low beams and doorways but these are also characterful. Bath and hand towels were fluffy and plentiful. *Downstairs we believe some very easy updating is needed* We noted four items of crockery chipped (similar in our previous visit and we wondered if not replenished after our previous feedback) An ancient grubby door mat by the front door, teeny old towelling tea towel and frayed oven glove felt out of keeping. Certain faded and flat cushions cheapened the otherwise neat and welcoming property; very easily solved with ten minutes in Dunelm or The Range would resolve all the issues, time well spent. We also felt there weren’t enough of each type of crockery for anyone wanting a three course meal for four people or not to want to wash up frequently. No dishwasher - we didn’t mind - and there is a washing machine and clothes rack if required. We enjoyed a takeaway from Pembroke Dock and the property is well within the free delivery area. However we suggest you avail yourself of a supermarket trip in Pembroke Dock before travelling on to Neyland as the two main food retailers nearby have smaller ranges. If you wish to enjoy the wood burner for more than the first evening our advice is to make sure you buy extra logs at any petrol stations on the way. Fire lighters, matches, paper and kindling suppled. So in conclusion a very enjoyable and simple property without too many bells and whistles but literally a teeny bit of replenishing needed to keep the property up to a required decorative order.

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• Cathryn - Verified booking

  Very welcoming, cottage-style accommodation having mature leafy gardens set in various levels, surrounded by fields and forests, gloriously ten minutes by car from Neyland’s picturesque waterside, smaller shops, bars and restaurants.

  Very attractive bedrooms with warm blankets and cushions offering a modern yet country level of style and comfort. Books for all ages, DVDs and board games offer the ‘family home’ feel, with maps and information box to guide you around the area. We left our own suggestion of a delicious eatery which gladly delivers! We didn’t have the weather for the garden furniture but the two patios offer welcome spaces for morning and evening sunshine. Some unfenced steep drops so upper garden unsuitable for younger children without supervision. Also slate floors and open stairs inside so unsuitable for toddlers or just about to walk-ers. Super warm oil central heating and wood burning stove; a small quantity of kindling and logs supplied, with papers and matches. You will need to bring your own logs for a longer stay, available from garages on your way into town. Well worth it if you’d like the atmosphere but snug even without. Plenty of bath and hand towels, pillows, spare bedding and cushions. Single tea towel, jay cloth and washing up sponge supplied. Hand soaps and washing up liquid. No kitchen spray* or cif type product found to enable that hygienic finish after meals. *I wouldn’t usually pack those. Usual be ushes, dustpan and brush and vacuum cleaner available plus hair dryer and travel iron in bedroom drawers. Clothes airer and washing machine. Boiler room with space to dry. Sufficient crockery, glasses, cutlery and saucepans etc. for the majority of holiday self-catering needs. Very good extractor fan and fan oven, microwave, kettle and toaster. Very small, less recent fridge freezer. No dishwasher. We would recommend this accommodation for a small family or couple having a car to travel around. Bring all your essentials. **Easier to find from seafront direction on your first try!**

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• Mrs Grant - Verified booking

  We were very impressed with Swallow Cottage in terms of facilities, cleanliness and comfort. Warm, welcoming and we were never without. It was perfect to come back to at the end of a long, tiring wet day! The host welcomed us with a generous hospitality tray with snacks as well as drinks. Hand soap, washing liquid and laundry liquid are all provided. The tumble dryer is communal and there's a little extra charge when used, but the communal washing line can be used on dry days. The carpark is along the drive as you come in, so it's a short walk to get to the cottages but a pull-alone wagon is available for you to pile your luggage into. Plenty of crockery, cutlery, pots/pans and knives that are actually sharp! There were even plastic bowls etc for the kids. The photos of the children's play area on this website don't do it justice - there's a wendy house, pirate ship, a selection of ride-on cars/tractors - all in an area safely gated away from the carpark. Probably suited up to age 5 or 6, but there's a larger climbing frame in the back garden for older ones. There's literally a shed full of toys/games for visitors to borrow, including beach toys and windbreakers. The owner lives onsite and was friendly and quickly available to help when we had questions. The location was ideal as it was only about 30mins drive to beaches and attractions either north or south Pembs, with a Tesco Extra only 5 mins drive away. We liked Tenby (larger choice of ice cream and fish/chip vendors!) And Heatherton world of activities was an excellent alternative to all the beaches. Haverfordwest itself has a castle and museum but currently closed.

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• Mrs Haden - Verified booking

  Rose Cottage is one of 6 rental properties on the site. It’s in a quiet, rural area overlooking a field of goats! There are no shops at all in the area, the nearest supermarket is 5 miles away. The village pub has signs up advertising food but there was none to be had. The cottage is small but well laid out & very comfortable. However, equipment was minimal. There were no Pyrex type bowls or vegetable steamer to use in the microwave; oven gloves weren’t provided; there was a vacuum cleaner but no dustpan & brush. In the bedroom there was a 13.5 tog duvet on the bed with no other choice provided. It was a fairly cold week when we were there last week but if it had been the usual temperature for July we would’ve needed much lighter bedding. We took 2 dogs & there was a nice, enclosed field for them to run in with a mowed path all the way round. It was difficult drying them off in the cottage as you step straight into the lounge from outside so need to have plenty of towels for them to stand on. The friendly hosts live on site & were available to answer queries. We stayed at a cottage in North Wales in May which was considerably larger, had a large garden front & rear, lots of equipment, books, board games, didn’t charge extra for dogs & was cheaper than Rose Cottage.

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