Guests say
Court House in Solva is a charming and well-situated cottage praised for its excellent location, cosy atmosphere, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests enjoy the beautiful garden, proximity to walking paths, and the character of the property. While some guests have concerns about cleanliness and maintenance, the overall experience is positive, with many appreciating the cottage's comfort and the peaceful environment.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Cleanliness has been a recurring issue, with several guests mentioning the need for a deep clean, presence of dust, cobwebs, and dead insects. However, some guests found the property clean, indicating inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its tranquillity, proximity to walking paths, local amenities, and the harbour. Guests appreciate the scenic surroundings and the ease of access to Pembrokeshire's attractions.
Comfort receives mixed reviews; some guests find the cottage cosy and the beds comfortable, while others mention uncomfortable furniture and issues with dampness. The positive comments about the cosy living room and well-equipped kitchen suggest a generally comfortable experience.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, especially the modern kitchen and garden. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as plumbing noise, broken window handles, and the need for general upkeep, which affects the score.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches provided by the host in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness of the host in terms of providing gifts. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
This 200 year old character, detached, cottage is in the picturesque seaside village of Solva, Pembrokeshire. Just a short walk from this attractive cottage, there are fascinating little shops, galleries, eating places and the harbour which make this a delightful family base. Tucked down below road level, you will be charmed as soon as you see this stone cottage. Inside there is a well-equipped kitchen and a character-filled sitting room and dining area with some old original beams and a warming woodburner to make cooler evenings really cosy. Narrow winding stairs lead you to three comfy bedrooms where you can enjoy a good nights sleep after superb days out. The family bathroom is also on this floor and for more flexibility there is also a cloakroom downstairs. On cooler days you can also enjoy this peaceful area sitting in the lovely bright conservatory, enjoying a refreshing drink. Outside, there is a small front garden and a sunny rear garden next to the river where children can enjoy outside games and older ones, a relaxing place to listen to the slow running river and the birds overhead. You could spend your whole stay in this beautiful village with maybe some walks along the famous coastal path to spot birds and animals, or explore further afield by taking your boat out.
A Telegraph article in May 2023 noted the town of Solva to be one of Britain’s 30 greatest villages.
Solva has a wonderful charm and an experience for anyone who loves the sea. There are numerous excellent pubs and restaurants to try with exquisite waterfront views , there's also scenic coastal paths for everyone to enjoy" Short drives will take you to some stunning sandy beaches for relaxing days, build a few sandcastles or do some surfing. St David's Cathedral in the town of St. Davids, the smallest city in the UK, is also not a visit to be missed. Whatever you do on your days out, from visits to theme parks, discovering historic castles or just finding a quiet place to soak up the scenery, your return to this charming cottage will top the day.
A superb village around the water inlet where boats can be launched and walks along the dramatic coast path will be a delight any time of the year. This pretty little village may be small but offers friendly pubs serving good food, a fish and chip shop, quirky gift shops, art galleries and a superb woollen mill shop where special gifts can be bought to remember your stay in Wales.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 2 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area (seats 4).
Dining room with woodburner.
Sitting room.
Conservatory.
Gas central heating with woodburner.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, CD/radio,WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent, please bring own beach towels.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Private enclosed rear lawned garden with patio and furniture.
Front lawned area.
Two small well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry no smoking.
Shop 1 mile, pubs, restaurants and coast 5 mins walk.
Note: Gated exit in rear garden to river so children must be supervised.
Note: Stone steps down to cottage from parking area.
Note: Narrow stairs inside cottage with low beam above staircase.
Note: Conservatory is accessed by external door.
Note: Low front doorway, care should be taken.
Nearby points of interest
- Blue Lagoon
Reviews (45)
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Liz
Everything you need plus a gem of a garden.
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Tim
Needs care and attention. Needs painting throughout. The front window is broken and does not close so a security issue that left us feeling a little unsafe. The comments book stated that the handle of the window had broken one month before. In my opinion this is plenty of time to have fixed it. Surely security is the highest priority. The conservatory was sadly unusable which was a real disappointment. It was filthy and looked as if it hadnât been cleaned inside for some time. There were weeds growing from the outside through the doors to the inside. I removed some of these and then was going to clean it but then we decided out of principle we shouldnât have to do that. Regardless of all this we enjoyed our stay in Solva and as I said itâs a nice traditional cottage but just could be a beautiful traditional cottage if the walls and the window were painted.
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Angus
Pretty garden with access to the river Solva. The cottage is very well positioned for exploring the area both by car and on foot.