Guests say
Castle Mill is a charming cottage praised for its excellent location near town and scenic walks, with comfortable living spaces and functional kitchen. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness and the welcoming touches upon arrival, though some noted areas for improvement in maintenance and amenities.
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences with cleanliness. Some guests found the property immaculate, while others noted cobwebs and unclean aspects upon arrival. The inconsistency leads to a slightly above-average score.
The location is highly praised for being close to town with easy access to shops, pubs, and coastal walks, contributing to a high score.
Guests find the beds and living areas functional but suggest improvements in bed quality. The presence of mattress toppers indicates an attempt to enhance comfort.
Facilities are generally good, but issues with dehumidifiers, bathroom safety, and maintenance detract from the experience. Some guests suggest the addition of a woodburner and clearer instructions for amenities.
Some guests were delighted by welcome gifts such as milk, bread, and Welsh cakes, although these are not guaranteed and not consistently provided. The lack of hand soap was noted, suggesting room for more thoughtful touches.
About this property
Castel Mill is an historic grade II listed stone mill that has been beautifully renovated to upside down living with lime washed walls and open beams located in a tranquil area of Newport, Pembrokeshire, alongside the castle which it supported for centuries. Boasting close access to the local amenities and beach, off-road parking and pet-friendly accommodation, Castle Mill welcomes six guests and their four-legged companions to bask in a serene escape in West Wales. Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home on the first floor and be impressed by a well-stocked kitchen space, hosting all the necessary appliances need to make your self-catered stay a success; whip up a tasty delicacy as your loved ones relax in the sitting area, complete with Smart TV for all your entertainment needs. Settle down as a family at the spacious dining table and tuck in to a delicious meal, before toasting to an unforgettable holiday over a bottle of fizz; on balmier evenings, why not step out into the garden and relish an alfresco feast? As the stars appear, retreat back inside to a sleek bathroom where you can indulge a soak in the tub, or refresh with a revitalising shower; take refuge in one of three beautifully-presented bedrooms, choosing from a ground-floor double or twin and a lower-ground-floor king-size with its very own en-suite. Whisk your loved ones away on a fun-filled break to Pembrokeshire, with Castle Mill as your attractive base. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1122383 & 1113333, together sleeping up to 20 guests.
Newport is a stunning seaside town in Pembrokeshire, southwest Wales, located on the River Nevern. It has a variety of shops, restaurants, and tea rooms in addition to an exceptional golf course with views of the ocean and a charming, protected harbour. Newport is located along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, which is well-known across the world for its distinctive scenery and fantastic chances to see dolphins and seals. An all-year-round walker's paradise are the wonderful coastal treks along the trail or in the adjacent Preseli Hills with the always changing scenery. Visit the numerous mills, craft centres, and castles strewn around the county to learn about history, or spend the day at the magnificent Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort to get a firsthand understanding of what it was like to live at that time. Visit the gorgeous Shire Horses at the Shire Horse Farm or unwind on one of the many stunning sandy beaches available. This is a great family destination all year round.
Accommodation
Up side down living and set over multi-levels.
Three bedrooms.
1 x Lower ground floor king size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC (please take care on the stairs leading to the lower ground floor).
1 x Ground floor double.
1 x Ground floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area.
Ground floor utility.
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Electric Vehicles: This property does not have a charge point for electric vehicles and charging from within the property is prohibited.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Please bring your own beach towels.
Highchair and stairgate available.
Ample off-road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed garden with furniture and barbecue (there is a drop from the patio leading to the exterior of the property).
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (additional charge applies), more on reques.
Note: This 200-year-old building has very thick stone walls which has been lime washed to allow the building to breath and dehumidifiers needs to be used in the property.
There is a country road nearby, please ensure children are supervised.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.6 miles
Reviews (11)
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Fiona
The cottage was well equipped and not far to walk to pubs, restaurants and shops.
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Peter
When we first arrived we thought this is amazing until you looked a bit closer. There were cobwebs everywhere and they had been there for some time, especially on the velux windows which really stood out. The sink was stained brown, luckily there was some bleach cleaner which got it back to its original cream colour. The toilets were stained as well but we had no bleach left and felt we shouldnât really be cleaning the place. Doing holiday cleans ourselves we realise that you may miss something when cleaning but these bits really stood out. We werenât sure if weâd done the recycling and rubbish correctly as the bins outside werenât marked for what was to go into them. Beds and pillows were comfortable, plenty of parking, the outside areas were lovely but again could do with a gardener to trim it back as itâs very overgrown, especially by the stream. The dehumidifiers we never found a problem with the noise but instructions on how to empty them would have made life easier for those that have never had to use them. Please donât let the bits Iâve mentioned put you off booking as it was lovely but it would be better if the issues mention were sorted out.
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Jenny
The previous feedback on this website had clearly been noticed, as the property was very clean, and milk, bread, butter and Welsh cakes were there as a welcome, which was lovely. We took our own drain mesh trap to catch hairs in the main shower (thank you to a previous reviewer who had warned us!). A couple of minor pointers: Firstly, we would have appreciated some clarity around the recycling. We saved all our paper, plastic, and glass and carried it down to Long Street car park (as in the property instructions on the wall by the microwave) but there was only a bottle bank there, so we had to put all the recyclables in the black bin sacks in the cottage, which seemed a huge pity. Secondly, some guidance about how much to run the dehumidifiers (night/day, how often) would have been helpful. We worked out how to empty them using the instruction manual on the shelf above the television, but some more guidance in the white folder would be useful. All in all though we had a great week and would be happy to choose this property again.