Guests say
Delfryn in Newport is a well-furnished cottage praised for its excellent location, comfortable interiors, and thoughtful touches like a welcome pack. Guests enjoy the property's proximity to local amenities and the peaceful setting. The garden offers lovely views, and the cottage is equipped with modern conveniences, making it ideal for a relaxing holiday.
Most guests found the cottage to be well maintained, though a few noted areas where cleaning could be improved, such as dust and cobwebs in some rooms. These seem to be isolated incidents rather than a consistent issue.
The cottage is consistently praised for its superb location in the heart of the village, close to shops and restaurants, with easy access to the beach and coastal walks. The quiet, convenient setting is a highlight for many guests.
Guests find the cottage very comfortable, with spacious bedrooms and a cosy lounge. Some elderly guests mentioned the stair gates as a minor inconvenience, and there were suggestions for additional seating in the garden and softer pillows.
The property is well-equipped with a new kitchen and decor, though some guests suggested improvements such as better recycling facilities, outdoor seating, and heating in the bathroom. The lack of basic cleaning supplies was also noted.
While guests appreciated the welcome pack provided, there is not enough information to assess the consistency of such gestures or other thoughtful touches across all reviews. Therefore, a score cannot be given, and guests should note that such amenities are not guaranteed.
About this property
Nestled on the outskirts of the charming coastal town of Newport in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is Delfryn. This attractive, stone-fronted cottage was originally a Woollen Mill, built circa 1880 and was converted into a domestic dwelling in 1920 and is located near Newport Castle. It benefits form a welcoming interior adorned with original, character features including, Victorian feature fireplaces; exposed, stone feature walls and original doors and windows. Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home where you can unwind in the sitting room, warm your feet by the gentle crackle of the woodburning stove and flick on the Smart TV while the designated chef of the group steps into the fully-equipped kitchen to prepare dinner. Dine as a family in the dining room before heading outside and up the stone steps to your own garden with a view, where you can indulge in evening drinks while admiring the vista towards Newport Sands and the sea. When the sun disappears behind the horizon, head back inside to the first floor where you can wash off the day in the shower room before retiring to either the double, twin or single bedrooms. When morning calls, venture on a brief 2 minute walk into the heart of Newport where you can enjoy brunch at Blas at Fronlas or Tides Kitchen and Wine Bar before whiling away the day upon the golden sands of Newport Beach or take a leisurely walk in the sea air and along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, with its breath-taking views across the north Pembrokeshire coastline. Or for the more adventurous, just turn right out of Delfryn's front door and walk straight up Mill Lane onto the Preseli Hills and Caringli Mountain, which sits tantalisingly above your holiday base. Take a short drive out of the town where the history buffs of the group will enjoy a visit to the reconstructed Castell Henllys Iron Age Village and the picture postcard 5,500 year old Neolithic Burial Chamber at Pentre Ifan. Head further north to the market town of Cardigan where you can visit Cardigan Castle - the birthplace of the Welsh Eisteddfod in 1176. Alternatively, the wildlife lovers can enjoy all that nature has to offer at the Welsh Wildlife Centre in Cilgerran with views across the wetlands and take to the open water on a boat for a chance to spot the dolphins that reside in Cardigan Bay. At the end of your day, head back to Newport where a delicious meal awaits in the Golden Lion or Castle Inn. For a fantastic holiday, perfect for families or friends, in a National Park, close to the coast and the amenities of town, choose Delfryn.
Located on the River Nevern in Pembrokeshire in south-western Wales, the picturesque town of Newport is home to a variety of shops, pubs, and tea rooms in addition to an excellent golf course with panoramic views of the ocean and a beautiful, safe harbour. Newport is located along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, which boasts a stunning coastline and excellent dolphin and seal-watching opportunities. The path along the coast is beautiful year-round, as are the nearby Preseli Hills, which offer a wide variety of terrain. Explore the county's mills, craft centres, and castles to learn about the region's past, or spend the day at the fantastic Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort to get a feel for what life was like in the Iron Age. Visit the Shire Horse Farm to see some magnificent Shire horses, or take your pick from a long list of stunning sandy beaches. This is a fantastic family destination any time of year.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms.
1 x Double.
1 x Twin.
1 x Single.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen (there is one step up into the kitchen, please take care).
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Please take care with original landing bannister
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
Smart TV & Blue-Ray DVD player, DVDs and WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter for woodburning stove 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 travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for two cars opposite (pending conversion to hardstanding once planning permission granted).
Elevated garden and views over the countryside to Newport Beach.
The tiered garden is accessed by steps with gated fencing, please take care and supervise children at all times.
Two well behaved dogs welcome (additional charge applies), dogs allowed downstairs only (stairgate to upstairs) and not on soft furnishings.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.4 miles and beach 0.6 miles.
Note: There is no BBQ but you are more than welcome to bring your own.
Nearby points of interest
- Theatr Gwaun
- Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park
- Cardigan Castle
Reviews (13)
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Diane
I found standards really high then and Sep 6.Loved the new patio and steps at the top of the garden..Enjoyed some of the apples off the tree.Very relaxing stay .Everything you was there for comfort including the lovely throws. Would love to return. Many Thanks Diane
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Derek
Elevated, enclosed garden/paddock was ideal for the dog and nice walks straight out of the door were a bonus. Town and beach an easy walk as was access to the coastal path long distance walk. Kitchen was well appointed and living room and bedrooms were more than adequate for our needs. The bathroom was quite small with just a shower and could perhaps have been located in the third bedroom to give more space and perhaps a bath. What might be termed consumables were very much in short supply with only two toilet rolls, a third bottle of washing up liquid and four dishwasher tablets for a 7 night stay. Although just three of us, further supplies had to be bought. Given the history of the property it might be a nice touch to obtain some relevant prints or photographs to display on the walls. It may also be worth noting in description that access for larger vehicles may be difficult. Overall we had a great week and would certainly recommend.
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Reg
Bottom of the wardrobe thick dust incorners,so did not use wardrobe. Also cobwebs behind sofas. Cottage could do with more thorough cleaning in between guests. First cottage we have ever stayed in that did not supply toilet.cleaner and the basic kitchen cleaner. Stair gate on landing is a trip hazard for us older guests.