Llys Bychan

• At the base of the Strumble Head Peninsula, with its white-washed lighthouse guarding the Irish Sea, this cottage is a perfect small rural retreat just for two (and maybe a faithful friend or a baby!)
• Warm, welcoming and comfortably furnished with beamed ceiling, a multi fuel stove to sit by and a mixture of modern and antique furniture the cottage is beside a private country lane in a row of 5 rural cottages, close to the pretty sleepy village of St Nicholas.
• A door from the sitting room opens out onto a small raised terrace with steps down to the secluded, enclosed private rear garden and patio- a sun trap.
• This is ideal walking country and there is access near to the cottage up to Ffyst Samson, a Neolithic burial chamber on a rocky plateau - fantastic panoramic views of the whole of St Davids Peninsula including Garn Fawr - the artist John Piper had his studio here in a traditional stone cottage.
• Shopping for groceries is available in nearby Goodwick, Fishguard, Square & Compass and Letterston - award winning fish and chip shop/restaurant here too.
• The helpful owner (who lives next door) is happy to advise on places to visit in the area.

• Nearby is the beautiful rugged coast with the meandering Pembrokeshire Coastal Path and the secluded pebble beaches of Abermawr and Aberbach - backed by woodlands carpeted with bluebells, wood anemones, primroses and wild garlic in early spring.
• Do visit the Pwll Deri Seal Colony - stunning scenery - particularly in the autumn where there are lots of seal babies.
• Inland explore tiny country lanes, pretty villages and ancient churches, St Nicholas Church is on the route of 'Saints & Stones' - one of the Pilgrim Ways of Pembrokeshire.

• St Nicholas Church is on the route of 'Saints & Stones' - one of the Pilgrim Ways of Pembrokeshire - as is the church in the hilltop village of Mathry nearby.

• Enjoy bar food at The Farmers Arms and a stroll around the village - Mathry Church is well worth a visit.
  

• Within a very short drive is Melin Tregwynt, a 100 year old working woollen mill, famous world wide (sold by Harrods) for its traditionally designed and made throws, rugs, cushions and lots more besides.
• Enjoy browsing the shop and take time for great coffee and perhaps a bite to eat in the coffee shop.
• Tregwynt Mansion, which often hosts cultural events in its lovely ballroom is also close by.Inland explore tiny country lanes, pretty villages and ancient churches, St Nicholas Church is on the route of 'Saints & Stones' - one of the Pilgrim Ways of Pembrokeshire.

• A short drive away is Priskilly Golf Club - experts and beginners alike welcome - also an excellent 19th hole with home made food and a golf shop where clubs can be hired and all sorts of golf goodies can be bought.

• Fishguard is a small town with a leisure centre (gym & swimming pool), cinema and a weekly farmers market (Saturday) with lots of lovely produce to buy. Fishguard Lower Town is a picturesque harbour and 'The Ship' a quaint traditional pub near the harbour was a favourite haunt of both Gregory Peck and Richard Burton during the filming of such epics as Moby Dick and Under Milk Wood - still popular today with locals and visitors alike.

• Known as the 'village city' with its magnificent medieval Cathedral and ruined Bishops Palace as well as art and craft galleries including Oriel y Parc and St Davids Studio Gallery is within a 20 minute drive. There are lots of shops, cafes, restaurants to enjoy - why not book a sailing trip out to the unique bird islands and sea wonderful bird and marine life, and see Pembrokeshire's beautiful coastline from a whole new .

• Animals lovers of all ages will appreciate a trip to south Pembrokeshire near Tenby to visit Manor Wildlife Park or Folly Farm. Between them they have an impressive array of exotic animals including lions, tigers, rhino, giraffes, penguins, ostriches, lemurs, meerkats, gibbons, zebra and more.

1 Double with Kingsize bed sleeping a maximum of 2. 

Shower Room (off kitchen) with shower cubicle, toilet and washbasin.

Kitchen/Diner country style fitted with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, table and chairs seating 4. 

Sitting Room 3 seater sofa, armchair, TV/DVD, multi-fuel stove, French windows to front, door to rear garden

Grounds front gravelled courtyard with shed (bike & wet suit storage etc.) and private, enclosed rear garden with small raised terrace, 4 steps down to lawn and patio with garden furniture.

Additional Information

Short breaks - Not available

WiFi - Yes

Changeover - Saturday

Towels - Yes 

Parking - Yes for 1 car

Fuel - Oil central heating and starter pack of fuel inclusive May to September. Outside these dates £20 p/w

Dogs - 2. 1 dog free, additional dog £25 p/w

Travel cot - Yes on request

Highchair - Yes on request