Guests say
Y Bwthyn is a charming cottage in the heart of St Davids, appreciated for its excellent location and friendly owners who are noted for their hospitality, including providing homemade scones. While some guests found the cottage to be clean and comfortable with a homely atmosphere, others noted it could benefit from some maintenance and modernisation. The property's central position and parking convenience are highlights, though the comfort level and state of facilities received mixed reviews.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with some guests finding the cottage clean and well-equipped, while others reported dust, cobwebs, and a general feeling of uncleanliness. The presence of dog mess and a dirty kitchen in some reviews lowered the score.
The location is consistently praised for being central and convenient, close to shops, pubs, and the cathedral, with the added bonus of a parking space. It's considered perfect for exploring St Davids and the surrounding area.
Comfort receives a moderate score due to mixed feedback. Guests appreciated the comfy beds and homely atmosphere, but some noted the property was dark and musty, and the furniture was described as old and well-worn.
Facilities and maintenance have room for improvement. Positive remarks about well-equipped kitchen and good showers are offset by reports of maintenance issues like broken blinds, leaking pipes, and the need for refurbishment.
The owners' thoughtfulness is well-regarded, with mentions of a warm welcome and homemade scones. However, as not all reviews mention gifts and their provision cannot be guaranteed, the score reflects this uncertainty.
About this property
A cosy terraced St Davids cottage in the heart of this unique city, with a very homely feel as soon as you walk through the front door, directly into the sitting room with character beams and open stairs leading to two light and airy bedrooms. With a third bedroom on the ground floor, a spacious kitchen/diner and a ground floor bathroom, this is a great cottage for all the family. The quiet secluded patio is a real sun trap, and perfect for alfresco dining. St Davids, the smallest city in Wales, is really beautiful, with its magnificent cathedral, gift shops, tea rooms, restaurants, bistros and pubs all within a few minutes' walk from this delightful cottage. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path offers spectacular scenery with varied wildlife and birdlife. Sandy beaches offer relaxing days and invigorating walks, with swimming and surfing all year round. With days out so varied, from Oakwood Theme Park and white water rafting to gentle strolls in picturesque countryside, your days will be as enjoyable as your evenings relaxing in this delightful cottage.
St Davids, Wales' smallest city, lies at the far end of the south-west coast of Wales. St Davids has a magnificent cathedral which dates back to the 12th Century, and still boasts the ruins of the Bishop's Palace. The city is set within the Pembrokeshire National Park, and offers a good variety of shops, eateries, tearooms and pubs. There are sandy beaches nearby, and great walking and wildlife can be enjoyed from the nearby coastal path. Visitors may also wish to visit Oakwood Theme Park, or try dolphin spotting on a boat trip to one of the local islands.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor twin.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
First floor quadrant shower room with shower, WC and basin.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with gas fire.
Gas central heating with gas fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, selection of books, games and DVDs.
All fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Off road parking for one car, additional roadside parking on first come, first served basis.
Enclosed patio with furniture and BBQ.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.
Note: Open tread stairs, care to be taken.
Note: Cottage opens directly onto roadside, some traffic noise will be heard.
Note: There are 2 steps down to the kitchen & ground floor bathroom.
Please be aware of low head room in 2 doorways.
Please note this property has a maximum occupancy of 6 people.
Nearby points of interest
- Blue Lagoon
Reviews (20)
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Lisa
The beds were very comfortable. The washer was great and the cooker worked well. Unfortunately the property was not clean. Both bathrooms were dirty, the kitchen wasnât clean and the windows were dirty - especially the velux one in the bedroom that you have to touch to pull down the blind every night. The blind was broken and dirty. Every time you use the shower or sink upstairs the water pours out all over the back yard making the seating area unusable. The kitchen sink drain also leaks all over the yard. The sink upstairs is way to small you canât brush your teeth. Very odd hole above the shower which made me feel uncomfortable. Outside light didnât work so impossible to see the dog at night had to use a torch. Items left in bedroom drawers from a previous guest. Whole place needs to be updated really as furniture old and worn. I didnât expect anything amazing as it allows a dog but have stayed in numerous that allow a dog and still have better condition items. Towels for shower were awful and the ones I bought with me for my dog were better. With some TLC could be lovely as the location, city of St Davidâs and nearby areas are all beautiful.
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Sophie
Lack of plugs meant the bedside table lamps were useless in 2/3 bedrooms. (Two extension cables were provided for these but only one worked.) No internet in the cottage, this should be mentioned on the listing. Booster to owners cafe next door unreliable and of course the TV was very limited because of this. Lack of board games or any family entertainment felt off for a three bed holiday cottage, as did the sitting room seating and tiny tv. The kitchen was dirty with only one sharp knife provided which we found 2 days into our stay in the outside courtyard. The mop that was presumably used to clean the floor before we arrived was left in the kitchen complete with dirty water in the bucket. The extractor fan doesnât work in the kitchen and many kitchen accessories like the egg holder and pan trivets were absolutely filthy. The towels were like ones youâd only keep for a dog. There was a random bit of wood with exposed screws left in the twin (childrenâs) bedroom. Everything in the cottage looks like it was bought at a charity shop or car boot sale, which would be fine if it was looked after and clean, but the lack of care and effort meant it all felt a bit grubby. The location is very central (St Davidâs is tiny anyway so itâs hard to go wrong) but the cafe was noisy when open in the evenings and the downstairs bedroom guests said it was noisy all night from the street noise. As the cottage accepts dogs we did expect it to be a bit dated and less luxurious but I still couldnât recommend this cottage even based on that and frankly Iâm surprised it passes the basic standards expected by the holiday company. None of this hampered our holiday but this definitely is the faulty towers of holiday cottages.
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Sarah
Everything we needed in kitchen, Mary (the owner) was a delight, so welcoming. Very peaceful considering we were on a main road. Spacious, and loved the outside space.