Guests say
Old Dinas Arms is a charming and spacious Welsh cottage in Fishguard, praised for its comfortable interiors, well-equipped kitchen, and beautiful harbour views. Guests appreciate the stylish décor, underfloor heating, and proximity to local amenities and beaches. While parking can be a little tricky and there are minor suggestions for freshness and garden upkeep, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
The property is described as clean and well maintained, though a couple of guests noted a slightly dank smell and suggested more thorough sweeping under furniture. Overall, cleanliness is rated highly.
The cottage's location is frequently praised for its beautiful views, proximity to the harbour, local pubs, and easy access to beaches and amenities, making it ideal for exploring the area.
Guests consistently mention the cottage's comfort, highlighting spacious rooms, cosy furnishings, underfloor heating, and comfortable beds, contributing to a homely and relaxing stay.
The cottage is very well equipped, with a modern kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine, and thoughtful touches like torches for night-time. Minor suggestions include air fresheners and some garden maintenance.
Guests appreciated thoughtful details such as torches for night-time use. While no gifts were mentioned, the owner's helpfulness and attention to guest needs were noted. Please note that such thoughtful touches are not guaranteed.
About this property
Charming Welsh cottage with views over the pretty harbour of Lower Town of Fishguard.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, DVDs, Woodburner
Living room 2: (No TV), Woodburner
First Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, A Selection Of Games And Books.
Utility Room: Freezer, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet.
Oil central heating, fuel, power, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for woodburner included. Cot and high chair available. . Steep steps leading up to patio with garden furniture and BBQ; lovely views of the harbour. On road parking; additional parking in Lower Town by the river.. Situated on a quiet no through road above the pretty harbour at Lower Town, this beautifully restored traditional Welsh stone cottage oozes character. The owners have retained many original features but added modern conveniences, resulting in a warm spacious charming cottage, suitable for a family holiday whatever the weather. There are two comfortable seating areas downstairs, both with slate floors, wood burning stoves and underfloor heating. Up a short, curved staircase is a light and spacious very well-equipped kitchen and dining area, again with slate floors and underfloor heating. From the dining room the back door opens out onto the secluded split-level garden overlooking the harbour, a perfect place to enjoy a barbecue on a summer’s evening. There is a separate shower room with large shower cubicle, toilet and wash basin on this level, again with underfloor heating, then up a couple of stairs to a boiler room containing washing machine and freezer with ironing board, iron and clothes horse, up another step to the bathroom with oversize bath, toilet, wash basin, marble floor and underfloor heating ensuring warm toes in the winter! Three more steps take you to the three bedrooms accessed from the corridor. Shop and restaurant ½ mile, pub 200 yards.
Free WiFi
There are drops in the garden.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Whilst there are no steep steps in the property, there are steps throughout so may not be suitable for guests with mobility problems. If in doubt please contact the owner to discuss.
The railings around the garden have horizontal bars 20mm apart above a 1.8 metre drop.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Blue Lagoon
Reviews (12)
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Douglas McLaren
A superb place to stay. Clean, comfortable and quiet. Well equipped with everything you could possibly need and ideally situated for exploring this part of south Wales.
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Confirmed Guest
Wonderful cottage, very comfortable and spacious in good area. Garden a little overgrown but great views. Could benefit from a little sweeping under furniture on stone floors. Overall would recommend
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Gavin Davies
Super comfy warm cottage with gardens overlooking the harbour with a top pub just around the corner