Guests say
Penywhelp House is highly praised for its comfort, cleanliness, and prime location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the property's character and history. The garden is a sun trap and the proximity to local amenities and scenic walks adds to the charm. The owner's helpfulness and thoughtful touches, such as provisions for dogs, are frequently mentioned, enhancing the homely feel of the cottage.
The majority of guests found the property to be extremely clean, with only one review mentioning an issue with bedding and grill pan cleanliness. This seems to be an isolated incident, as the overall feedback on cleanliness is overwhelmingly positive.
The location is consistently praised for its scenic views, proximity to the estuary, local pubs, and walks. The village's charm and the ease of exploring nearby attractions contribute to the high rating.
Guests find the house very comfortable, noting the cosy fire, comfortable beds, and homely atmosphere. A few guests mentioned the sofa and steps as minor discomforts, but these do not detract significantly from the overall comfort.
The property is well-equipped with a special mention of the kitchen and bathroom facilities. Some guests noted the absence of a vacuum cleaner, washing machine, and clear TV instructions, suggesting room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
The owner's responsiveness and helpfulness are frequently commended. Guests appreciate the dog-friendly features and occasional welcome gestures like milk and Welsh cakes. While these gifts are warmly received, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Welcome to Penywhelp House in the lovely village of St Dogmaels (Llandudoch),
Pembrokeshire. The house is just over a mile from Poppit Sands, a beautiful
beach that is family and dog-friendly. There is also great access to the
coastal paths, which provide spectacular views and are perfect for long and
short walks.
Built in the 1800s, Penywhelp House is a charming two-bedroom property with
views of the River Teifi. It is full of character with beams, sash windows
and an old bread oven.
The living room is comfortably furnished and includes a large smart TV and
a wood-burning stove to enjoy pleasant evenings in front of a fire.
The kitchen is small but well-equipped. It is a traditionally styled Welsh
kitchen with a slate floor, Welsh dresser, Belfast sink, beams, and an old
bread-oven. The dining room is light and airy with an extendable dining
table that can seat up to 6 people.
Both bedrooms are spacious doubles with window seats overlooking the River
Teifi. The bathroom is modern with a shower and bath.
The property includes parking for one vehicle and an enclosed rear garden.
The patio is planted with fresh herbs and has a table and chairs for four.
Our family has been enjoying Penywhelp House since 1911 and it provides the
perfect countryside escape for four guests and two well-behaved dogs; we
hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Within St Dogmaels, there is an array of amenities; just paces from
Penywhelp House is The Ferry Inn offering delicious meals and tipples.
In the centre of the village is the Premier convenience store for
essentials and Glebelands Market Garden on the road to Cardigan provides
excellent local produce.
In the village you can also visit St Dogmaels Abbey and a working water
mill, Y Felin.
Don’t miss the local market on Tuesday mornings by the Abbey and enjoy a
coffee at The Coach House Visitor Centre!
Just over a mile away is Poppit Sands, perfect for a family day out or
walking the dogs. Make sure you visit The Crwst Café, which offers
wonderful ice cream, doughnuts, and coffee.
A short journey away, is the neighbouring Cardigan town offering a wide
range of food, drink, and shopping.
And there is so much more to explore in this idyllic part of Wales!
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
St Dogmaels is a quaint and old community nestled peacefully around its ruined abbey at the mouth of the River Teifi on the wild west Wales coast. Y Felin, one of only two operational watermills in Wales, is one of the attractions. It still has the machinery built in 1820. The mill is considered to have been built by the monks of St Dogmaels' Abbey in the 12th century. The miller demonstrates how the mill works, and you may buy bread, flour, and cakes there, or visit the Coach House Café nearby for tea and cakes and light lunches. Every Tuesday, an award-winning local food market is held here, and it is well worth a visit. A pub, a fish and chip store, a Post Office, a cafe, and a small museum near the abbey are all located in the settlement. There's also a lovely green and a duck-filled millpond. Just over a mile away is Cardigan, a charming ancient market town.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms; 2 x double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Utilities included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot & highchair available on request.
Off-road parking to the rear for 1 car.
Rear multi-level enclosed garden with patio and furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 1.6 miles.
Please note: Access to the front of the property has a small number of steps.
Access to the rear of the property is via steep steps from the car standing to the backdoor as is shown in the photos.
Nearby points of interest
- Cardigan Castle
- Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park
- Theatr Gwaun
Reviews (36)
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Jane
Loved the history of the house . The house overall was very clean and comfortable, loved the beds.We have a large car and had no problem with the parking at all . Ruth is a fantastic host contacted us on are journey to St Dogmaels and also wishing us a safe journey home ( Thank you for the bulbs) .
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Gillian
Everything was there to make a wonderful holiday. Poppit sands just down the road which is a stunning beach. Really nice holiday and thank you so much.
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Julie
We appreciated the milk, Welsh cakes and other extras on our arrival. Loved the history and quaintness of the property. Very clean and comfortable with loads of character and very well equipped. The lounge was comfortable and homely, the bedrooms were spacious and comfortable with views of River Teifi and the dog gates, dog bed, bowls etc were a nice touch. Garden patio area was a sun trap and safe and enclosed for our dog (plants just need a bit of tidying especially near the top of steep garden steps down to house). Great location for a walk by the River Teifi to the local shop, fish and chip shop, abbey ruins, coffee shop, post office and local pubs. Just a couple of miles from Poppit Beach with a high quality cafe. Plenty of lovely dog walks to enjoy. We had an amazing holiday and would stay at Penywhelp House and visit the lovely village of St Dogmaels again. Thank you :)