Hill Cottage

Perfectly placed characterful Victorian farmhouse with enclosed garden, outside lounge, bar and hot tub makes a wonderful base for exploring the beautiful villages, waterways and beaches of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Ideal for families, friends and your dog.

• Hill Cottage is a handsome former Victorian farmhouse, located in a residential area on the fringes of Haverfordwest, within a very short walk of pretty leafy lane, leading to the Racecourse, The Upper Racecourse now accommodates two cricket pitches, three football pitches, one and a quarter miles of all-weather walkways, many acres of woodland and many more acres of grassland on which people enjoy exercise at their free will and pleasure.
• The historic town of  Haverfordwest, with its Norman castle overlooking the town, once visited by Oliver Cromwell, offers many amenities including cafes, leisure centre, shops, riverside walk, cinema & pubs. Hill Cottage is within walking distance of The Belle View, a highly recommended eaterie and The Glen, family friendly pub offering traditional beers, all sports, pool table and restaurant, 10-15 mins walk away.
• Every aspect of this impressive property has been finished to the highest quality, from the impressive shuttered sash windows to the luxurious furniture and fittings, you will not fail to be impressed with this beautiful home. 
• Enter through the 5 bar gate into a walled garden with mature trees and shrub borders. There is parking for at least 3 cars and a large lawn, provides a safe place for young ones and pets to play - the old boat planter is a wonderful feature.
• Open the original panelled entrance door into the elegant sitting room with deep buttoned leather furniture log burning stove heritage colour scheme - all perfectly in keeping with the period style, yet light and informal, it's simply a delight!
• This sets the scene for all the rooms in the house, from the wonderful snug with log burning stove, to the luxury kitchen and dining room overlooking the outside terrace.
• Each of the bedrooms have been furnished with comfort in mind, from the crisp bed linen and soft throws to the calming blue and grey colour scheme, you will find it difficult to resist the temptation to stay in bed, longer than you intended.
• When you think the interior of the house cannot be topped, Hill Cottage has a surprise in the terrace garden area that sets it apart from other properties you may have seen. End your day in style, sipping a cocktail or two from your very own outdoor bar and barbecue lounge area. Reflect on your wonderful day and this perfect stay.
• The gem of the location means you are perfectly placed to explore the best that Pembrokeshire has to offer - Bluestone (9 miles), Oakwood (10 miles), Newgale Surfing Beach (8 miles), St.Davids Cathedral (11 miles), Stackpole Quay/Barafundel Bay (16 miles) and Folly Farm (16 miles).

County Town of Haverfordwest

• The county and market town of Haverfordwest has a range of amenities including banks, post office, department stores, supermarkets, chemist, doctors, vet and petrol stations.
• Overlooking the town centre and riverside are the ruins of the medieval castle, with it's keep and walls, still standing proud.
• The leisure centre has outstanding facilities including two pools that offer fun for the whole family, one with child friendly features and the other a large pool perfect for serious swimmers. A sauna and steam room will help you relax and unwind. Perfect whatever the weather.
• A Farmer's Market is held every other Saturday beside the river. Excellent local produce.
• Haverfordwest Golf Club (1m from the town) is a challenging 18hole course surrounded by breath taking rolling countryside.
• The Skate Park by the riverside has a variety of challenging snake runs and half pipes for skateboarders and scooters. This is a popular attraction for skaters of all abilities and it's absolutely free!
• Visit the Andrew Bailey Gallery, an international award winning artist. He specialises in the light of the Pembrokeshire coast line.

The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, Broad Haven, Little Haven and the villages of Dale, Marloes and Nolton, are within a short drive of Hill Cottage.

Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

• Walk the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path with its spectacular views of the magnificent coastline. This is the far south and west of Pembrokeshire with wonderful walking and secluded beaches to explore - we recommend the walk the Coastal Path to St Ann's Head with its Lighthouse and Coastguard Station.

Broad Haven 

• Broad Haven North is a Blue Flag beach, popular for both water sport enthusiasts and families. Haven Water Sports offer hire facilities for wet suits, surfboards, body-boards and kayaks.

Little Haven

• The picturesque little village of Little Haven has 3 excellent pubs serving food and drink as well as The Nest Bistro and Post Office tea rooms. The Old Boat house gallery has a selection of local arts and crafts and Little Haven Pottery 100 yards from the glorious sandy beach produces functional stoneware pottery, oven & microwave proof as well as plant pots, lamps and more.

Dale

• Reputedly the sunniest place in Wales, Dale is one of the most popular sailing centres in Pembrokeshire. The West Wales Wind Surf & Sailing School has a wide variety of equipment for hire and tuition that include canoeing, windsurfing, diving and dinghy sailing.

Sea safaris

• Sea safaris run twice daily to the Viking Islands of Skomer and Skokholm and around Grassholm.

The Griffin Inn, Dale

• The Griffin Inn is a traditional waterside pub where most people like to take their food and drinks outside to the harbour wall or roof top terrace to make the most of the coastal atmosphere.

Marloes Sands

• Stunning Marloes Sands (NT) is a wonderful isolated beach with over a mile of golden sands. Close by is Watwick Bay, a favourite with the locals.

The Deer Park

• Set on the tip of the Marloes Peninsula, the park is grazed by Welsh Mountain Ponies and there are magnificent views over to Skomer and fantastic sunsets to enjoy.

Marloes Village Cafe

• Drop in to the cosy village Cafe/Shop/Post Office in Marloes. Delicious dishes are made using local produce. Families are welcome.

Nolton Haven

• Nolton Haven is a tiny coastal village with a 200 year old stone chapel clinging to the clifftop, a village pub serving bar food and East Nolton Riding Stables who will take you on a thrilling gallop across the beach or trekking through the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside.

Brunel Cycle Trail

• Starting (or ending) at Neyland Marina, Brunel's Trail is part of the Celtic Trail from Chepstow to Fishguard via Swansea. Traffic-free and well signed, with some gentle climbs, this is a popular shared-use path which links Neyland, once the western terminus of Brunel's Great Western Railway, with Johnston and Haverfordwest.
• The Trail follows the picturesque Cleddau Estuary through Westfield Pill Nature Reserve, along the now disused Great Western Railway line to Johnston and then north to Haverfordwest along a path which runs parallel to the railway.

Milford Haven Marina Shops & Bars

• Stroll around the fashionable marina shops, cafes and bars and stock up at the Quayside Deli while enjoying the nautical atmosphere of Milford haven Marina.

Torch Theatre

• Visit the Torch Theatre for the latest cinema releases, national theatrical productions, art gallery and café.

Narbeth

• Enjoy an afternoon perusing the individual shops featuring local crafts, produce and antiques. Relax and enjoy a coffee or a delicious meal in Ultra Comedia Deli/Restaurant specialising in Welsh, Spanish and French produce.

Llys y Fran Reservoir and Country Park for Mountain Bikes and Fishing

• Llys y Fran Country Park has more than 300 acres of park and wooded valleys surrounding the 2 mile reservoir - the largest game fishery in South West Wales with mixed rainbow and wild brown trout.
• There are picnic sites, a 7.5 mile circular trail for walkers and cyclists around the lake with lots of wild and bird life - badgers, foxes, otters, sparrowhawk, buzzard and woodpeckers as well as little gulls and black tern on the lake.
• Mountain bikes and fishing boats can be hired and you can also use your own sailing boat, canoes or sail boards by arrangement with the Visitor Centre where there is a gift shop and restaurant open every day from mid March to the end of October.

Wood Park Off Road

• Experience the thrill of driving a 4x4 or a JCB in the heart of the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside in wide ranging conditions and terrain.

Bluestone Water Park

• Blue Lagoon Water Park - A state of the art facility with wave machine, lazy river, indoor and outdoor water shoots and much more. A perfect day out for the whole family to enjoy, even in the rain!

Scolton Manor

• Scolton Manor, has a museum, nature trails, garden centre, visitor centre and a great tea room.

Animal Lovers

• Animal lovers of all ages will appreciate a visit to Folly Farm and Manor Wildlife Park where they can expect to see a diverse array of exotic animals including lions, tigers, rhino, giraffe, gibbons, lemurs, zebras, penguins ostriches and more.

In Victorian times this was a working farmhouse, now Hill Cottage has been skillfully refurbished to create a comfortable and welcoming home and a wonderful base from which to explore Pembrokeshire.

4 Bedrooms sleeping 7 (with 1 extra bed for child only). 1 Master bedroom with en suite shower room, 1 Double, 1 Twin and 1 Single room with a truckle bed for 1-2, all on 1st floor. 

Family bathroom with roll-top bath and separate shower, also on 1st floor.

Ground Floor
Lounge Elegant sitting room, shuttered sash windows, 4 seat sofa, wing back & chesterfield chair, coffee table, log burning fire, digital radio.   

Snug Cosy room, shuttered sash windows, 3 seater sofa, armchair, smart TV, X-Box, playstation and games, selection of DVD's, board games and jigsaws, log burner. 
                   
Oak Stair From lounge with adjacent bookcase to spacious 1st Floor landing.
              
Kitchen/Diner Luxury fitted kitchen, fully equipped with gas hob range cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, NutriBullet, farmhouse dining table seating 8, dresser.  
                                                                                                    
Utility Room Smeg fridge-freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer.

Shower Room Shower, toilet, wash hand basin.

Grounds 5 bar front entrance gate, large pea-shingle parking area, raised border and steps down to large enclosed lawn area, mature shrub borders and trees, child's football nets and ball. Storage shed and log store to the side of property. Path to rear courtyard garden with raised borders and all-year lawn.

Outside Bar Bar counter, patio, hot tub (£65 per week) and external seating, Bluetooth speaker, bar fridge, barbecue, lighting.

Additional Information

Security Deposit- Refundable deposit of £100 required per booking 

HOT TUB - £65 per week

Short breaks - Winter

WiFi - Yes

Changeover - Saturday

Towels - Yes

Parking - Yes, ample

Fuel - Heating inclusive, plus 2 log burning stoves May - September. £30 p/w outside these dates.

Dogs - 1 small dog welcome free

Travel cot - Yes on request

Highchair - Yes on request