Guests say
Derry Cottage is a charming property with a beautiful garden, set in a tranquil location ideal for exploring South Wales. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cosy log burner, and the warm welcome from the owner. The cottage's spaciousness and the ability to accommodate pets are also highlights. While some guests mention issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the overall experience is one of comfort and relaxation.
Cleanliness has been a concern for some guests, with reports of dog hair, a dirty kitchen, and cobwebs. However, others found the cottage clean and tidy. The mixed feedback suggests room for improvement in this area.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its tranquillity and proximity to local attractions and beaches. It serves as a peaceful retreat and a convenient base for exploring the area.
Comfort levels are generally high, with guests enjoying the cosy atmosphere and garden. Some guests found the beds too firm, but the property was otherwise considered spacious and comfortable.
Facilities are well-regarded, particularly the modern kitchen and shower. However, there are mentions of maintenance issues such as non-working Wi-Fi, lighting, and a lack of cleaning tools, which affect the score.
Guests have noted thoughtful touches like Welsh cakes, fresh flowers, and a pint of milk upon arrival. While these gestures are appreciated, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Whitland 2.7 miles. This unique Grade II listed holiday cottage, set in a rural position near the market town of Whitland and the attractive town of Narberth, beautifully combines original character features with modern facilities. As soon as you spot the pretty front garden and the unusual red corrugated roof of this detached cottage, you will be eager to step inside to see more. At the front you will find the original cottage with a welcoming sitting room with open beams and a wonderful inglenook fireplace housing a warming woodburner, the ideal place to relax and watch some TV. A separate snug has conservatory-style seats and is perfect for finding some quiet time to get lost in a good book. The kitchen with dining area forms part of the superb extension, which brings the garden inside with the large, wrap-around floor-to-ceiling windows, and is probably the best place to watch the wild birds and other wildlife that often visit this lovely garden. A comfy ground floor twin bedroom, with its original feature fireplace and a ground floor wet room make this charming cottage more accessible for less mobile guests. The double bedroom on the first floor features open beams with a modern bathroom completing the upper floor. Children will love the spacious garden, which includes a large lawn and orchard to the side. An open bubbling stream borders the garden. Surrounded by fields, you can experience true rural living from this charming country cottage and can venture further into the wide open spaces along the footpaths, which trail almost from the doorstep. A short drive takes you to the little market town of Whitland, whilst to the east lies pretty Narberth, where youll be charmed by its traditional Welsh shops and independent boutiques brimming with local art, crafts, fine food and antiques, meaning youre sure to pick up the perfect keepsake of your stay. Enjoy a meal or a cream tea or an evening in the Queens Hall, which offers various shows throughout the year. The scenic coastline beckons for wonderful walks, a day beside the sea on a superb choice of sandy beaches, along with wonderful watersports and boat trips. There are plenty of days out to be enjoyed by all, before returning to this charming holiday cottage - the perfect place to relax and plan tomorrows day out.
Whitland is a small market town lying on the River Tâf, 15 miles from Carmarthen. The small centre has an array of little shops, pubs, eating places and the Hywel Dda Gardens and Interpretive Centre, with 6 delightful gardens to explore. A trip to Carmarthen offers more shops, restaurants, tea rooms, a cinema and the pretty steam railway ride or a visit to the mysterious Merlin's Centre.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x ground floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Ground floor wet room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburner.
Snug.
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, small freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen inc in rent, please bring own beach towels.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Front garden plus large rear lawned garden with furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops and pubs 2.7 miles.
Note: This cottage is close to a quiet minor road.
Note: Open stream runs along boundary of rear garden so children to be supervised.
Note: Due to the rural location, mobile signal and WiFi may be intermittent.Please note; Guest must bring their own towels, as towels are not supplied
Nearby points of interest
- Folly Farm Adventure Park And Zoo
- The Dinosaur Park Tenby
- Pembroke Castle
Reviews (38)
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Rachel
We booked this at the start of the year and were a bit concerned about the reviews published since booking. However, these concerns were quickly dispelled upon arrival. The kitchen is lovely and bright, the garden was fab for the dogs and the situation of the cottage was great. Narberth was a real gem of a town and we went several times. We agreed with the other reviews that the TV room furniture was very uncomfortable & the TV in that room was actually rubbish, but the living room also had a TV (if thatâs what you go on holiday to do) and had a very nice leather sofa and chair and a lovely inglenook fire place which made everything very cosy so we didnât actually need to use the TV room. The cottage was warm and there was plenty of very hot water. Agree with the other reviews that yes, there were spiders and other critters but it is a country cottage.. The bed upstairs wasnât comfortable, but I still slept well. The bedroom and bathroom upstairs was pleasant enough & the wet room shower was brilliant. The owner popped over to see us who was a very pleasant gentleman and helped us out with some more logs at a very reasonable price, so no complaints there. We all agreed that we had a nice holiday, and we would go to this cottage again.
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Robert
Washing line outside unusable, outside recliners falling apart, inundation of flies (particularly in bedroom upstairs), slippy tiles on bathroom floors, kitchen doors peeling in places.
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William
Inside initially looked clean but found dead flies and cobwebs ,downstairs bedroom seemed clean but loads of dust underneath beds.The furniture in small room downstairs is very uncomfortable garden furniture.I could go on ,seemed uncared for and we left a day earlier than we had paid for.Things could easily be put right !!