Penywhelp House

We loved staying in Penywhelp house and would definitely stay again.

Old houses tend to attract a bit of dust but we did not mind a bit. Loved reading about the history of the house in the information book and looking at some of the photos on the walls. There was plenty of beaches and lovely walks to visit. Our Bichon Frise loved to run free on the beaches. Lots of dog friendly eating places. We even saw some dolphins in New Quay. Fantastic week in Cardigan.

Beautiful cottage with everything you need.

Ideal location and we'd love to return

Slight downgrade on cleanliness.

Dust and cobwebs in a few places but no more than you would expect in an older cottage. Didn’t bother us as we live in a late 1800’s house. Access to parking at rear could be tight for larger vehicles. We were OK with our estate car, just needed care. We knew about steep steps to garden as we’ve stayed there before. Not a problem for us or our hound but might not suit everyone. We love this cottage, it has a welcoming, homely feel and is comfortable. We’ve stayed here before and will certainly stay again. Cariad Pennywhelp, Cariad Llandudoch!

This is a lovely property in a lovely village the steps are really steep as advertised but as the garden was overgrown it was hard to navigate when going down the steps in the dark.

A starter pack for the fire would have been appreciated as you cannot arrive at the property until 4pm so after a 6hr drive we had to then find the shop for wood. Lots of lovely places to visit and a great friendly community pub a short walk away.

This is a lovely solid, historical cottage that has a wonderful sense of peace about it, the location is perfect for a base, with the estuary outlook and a terrific pub on the doorstep.

However I would offer a word of caution, the steps leading to the back door are steep and the one parking space at the back is very difficult to manoeuvre in if you have a large vehicle

Lovely little cottage.

Well equipped kitchen though missed a washing machine. Warm, cosy and spacious. Found some lovely local walks for our 2 Westies. Perfect location for a quiet and peaceful break

Lovely house with character and space - comfortable accommodation and great location.

House is nice with a old fashioned look.

The parking on the drive is not really suitable, during a heavy rain night I bumped my car on the wall as there is not enough room to swing around. If you have any disability the house is not suitable due to the steps down to the door

We had a lovely week at Penywhelp House.

This is our second stay here we liked it that much. The cottage is beautiful and immaculate and the communication with the owner was excellent, leaving no uncertainty about what to do on arrival and departure. The home is fully equipped with linen towels and a lovely welcome tray on arrival with essentials such as tea towels and dishwasher tablets, miniature presses and even a pack of local Welsh cakes. Safe to say we felt very comfortable here. The small village of St Dogmaels is a gorgeous with a pub, shop, gallery and takeaway. The property overlooks the estuary which a 2 mile walk takes you to the beach at Poppit Sands. Would stay again and definitely recommend.

Although this property is old it is very comfortable and its age makes it interesting.

The little garden is beautifully private and we had a very restful holiday there

Really comfortable cottage in a great location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Penywhelp House over Easter.

A charming, comfortable house full of character and history. The owners were very helpful when we had questions before & during our stay.

The property and its location are genuinely fantastic.

The owner sent me a kind welcoming message while on route and on arrival I was greeted by fresh milk in the fridge and Welsh cakes! All in-all, I would have no hesitation in recommending this property and will definitely be returning at some stage in the future.

What a lovely house a credit to the owners, we very much enjoyed our stay.

The beds were very comfortable we had no problem sleeping, our Cavalier King Charles enjoyed the garden but was very quick to find escape routes she could have got out of Stalag Luft III no problem. Didn’t find a problem parking but no doubt someone will, it’s nice to keep the car off the road.

Had a fantastic week weather was great , cottage had everything you need beds very comfy , log burner great perfect for lazy nights in , nice welcome text off ruth the owner and answered a few questions i raised straight away , parking was a bit tight but not an issue only two minor points no starter pack for log burner had to go out shortly after arrival to purchase some and lack of visitors book as you can learn a lot about the area from them , all in all one of the best cottages we have stayed in , would highly reccomend this cottage and will hopefully return

Fab stay.

Beautiful house. Very thoughtfully furnished. Everything you could need.

Spent Xmas at this cottage had a lovely stay would gladly book this property again.

It’s a beautiful area to stay and a very comfortable cottage.

We had a lovely stay in this charming house.

It was very comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped. The beds were also comfortable with lovely duvets and there was plenty of storage for clothing. The shower was hot and powerful. We enjoyed using the log burner as we don’t have one at home so a bit of a novelty and there were plenty of logs, kindling and fire starters. The house is in a great spot for exploring the surrounding area. We visited Cardigan, inland to Newcastle Emlyn and Cenarth Falls, along the coast to Fishguard and a day out to Saundersfoot and Tenby. Also nearby is New Quay and Aberaeron, well worth a visit. Sadly the nearby pub and restaurant was closed for a week but we enjoyed two meals out further along the road at the Teifi Waterside. Our host Ruth was very friendly and helpful and the welcome pack was much appreciated. I thoroughly recommend this property.

Gorgeous cottage in great location

Penywhelp House is a lovely comfortably cottage with everything you need for a perfect holiday .

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) .

What a beautiful house, full of interest and history.

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.

Absolutely enjoyed our stay at Penywhelp House.

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 :)

Lovely house and location.

Appreciated all the extras on arrival, milk in fridge, some biscuits ect. Felt at home straight away. As stated steps in garden are quite steep and parking tricky to get into if you have a large car, we were ok with smaller car.

Absolutely fabulous xxx

A home from home.

Perfect. This is our second visit. Beautifully and tastefully furnished in keeping with the cottage features. Very comfortable beds with a view across the bay to see the sunrise. And once again the weather was very kind so we could enjoy the garden which is safe and enclosed for the dogs and an all day sun trap. Long walks on dog friendly Poppit Sands are a pleasure. Will be returning again. Catherine & Debs and our 2 dogs.

Perfect!

We loved everything about Penywhelp House. It was quaint but spacious and cosy, very clean and very good valve for money. It had everything we needed, the owners had thought of everything right down to fire-lighters for the log burner. Wales wasn’t the place to visit for the weather in April there were thunderstorms and lots of rain, when it was sunny and warm back in Yorkshire. So for a couple of days we just sat with the dog by the fire watching the snooker World Cup, then nipped over the street to the dog friendly pub in the evening which did amazing food by the river (especially Sunday lunch). The village of St Dogmaels is very picturesque, with an old Abbey, coffee shop, fish & chip shop, post office and convenience store, it is very community focused and friendly and even has a community pub!. The famous local produce market is held on a Tuesday morning - not to be missed. Just a mile or two up the road from the cottage itself is a lovely little beach with an amazingly high quality beach hut cafe. All in all both the cottage and the location couldn’t have been better and we intend to visit again next year.

Very clean and comfortable accommodation.

Accurate information provided about steps in garden. Location ideal for exploring Wales's coastal path. Really enjoyed staying in 'alternative' style of house - interesting history provided about the house which had many book, pottery and historical artefacts on display yet modern features such as shower, kitchen facilities provided. Such comfortable beds. A joy to live in on a temporary basis.

One of my favourite holiday homes!

Clean, comfy and well equipped. We loved the location and the sun trap garden. Would book again, as well as recommend!

The property was clean and comfortable .

Very well equipped kitchen. Beds very comfortable. We were very pleased with the overall quality of the cottage. The only problem was the parking space. We have a small car but found it tight and awkward to access. The steep steeps down to the back door although mentioned in the property details are not easy for anybody who has mobility problems.

Penywhelp is a characterful property and well maintained.

It is very comfortable and fully equipped. The local pubs and shop are easily accessed facilities.

Penywhelp House lived up to all our expectations.

Clean, comfortable and very homely, as it felt like you were visiting a relative’s home, especially with the interesting information about the history of the property. The garden was very pretty and well laid out and we were fortunate to be able to spend time on the patio, even though it was early March.The accommodation and surrounding area was very dog friendly, with plenty of walks directly from the house. The communication from Ruth was friendly and helpful and we would hesitate to book the property if we were visiting the area again.

Penywhelp House is a delight.

Great situation on the estuary. Extremely well equipped and spacious. Interesting and very comfortable furnishings. Eclectic range of books and artefacts. Visiting in December, the log burner was a cosy treat and the Christmas Tree and decoration in the lounge an unexpected bonus. We cherish our cottage breaks and this has been one of the most enjoyable and memorable thanks to the welcoming character of Penywhelp. Thank you.

We arrived on the 17th November and immediately felt at home.

Everything was perfect with the cottage and location. The welcome pack and text message were lovely gestures. We will definitely be coming to stay at Penywhelp House in the future. In the description of the cottage, it might be an idea to mention the steps from the bedrooms. Thank you again for a wonderful week. Keith and Lynne Treharne.

We had a fabulous week at Penywhelp and would happily stay again.

Super comfortable, equipped with everything we needed with the extra touch of stuff for the dogs and with the addition of the stair gates to restrict the dogs movements, we were most impressed. Excellent location. Lovely touch by the owner of welcome and goodbye texts and an almost instant call back over a query we had. All in all, highly recommended.

A lovely cottage situated in a lovely village.

Lots of room and very comfortable. The furniture and fittings caused constant interest throughout the week, especially the oriental theme throughout. The garden was a sun trap and very pleasant in the sunshine. The village residents were all very friendly and always had time to stop and talk. Community pub is well worth a visit, small and very friendly. Overall an excellent holiday.

We loved this place and found it perfect for the 3 of us.

My teenage son had to be careful not to hit his head on the beams, he is quite tall! Apart from this everything was amazing and we found everything really easily. You have thought of everything, it really was home from home. Many thanks for a great stay.

A very comfortable house with loads of character close to a very good pub.

The beds were really comfortable and the shower incredibly powerful. The kitchen had everything we needed though was pretty small. Just note that there is no washing machine. We would have liked a visitor book (you can learn a lot about an area from other guests' comments) and much more information about the area, and the house itself. It was also a bit of a disappointment that an OS map wasn't provided.

Fabulous place to stay.

Penywhelp had everything we needed to make our stay very enjoyable. Great location for exploring the area and having a couple of pubs and a fish and chip shop within walking distance was a bonus. Thank you

Enjoyed a lovely week at Penywhelp House, the accommodation has everything we needed to make our stay comfortable.

Beautiful bedrooms, bathroom and well equipped kitchen. We loved the back garden which is secure and dog friendly. The patio area is a real sun trap and we spent an hour or so enjoying the lovely cottage garden most days. Parking at the rear for the car is fantastic, the car didn't move all week as there is plenty to do in the area, poppit sands beach a 20 minute walk away which is mainly dog friendly apart from a small section cordoned off. The Ferry Inn is less than a minute walk from Penywhelp House, we ate there 4 times over the week and thoroughly recommended it. Will definitely return soon.

Brilliant location, perfect to explore both St Dogmaels and Cardigan.

It's an absolutely stunning area and we managed to walk to most places as the weather was great. The owner was very helpful and the property was as described. Lovely big bedrooms, clean homely cottage feel and a nice patio area. We had an amazing week, thank you!

We enjoyed our stay at Penywelph Cottage which was easy to find and well located for visit to the area.

Plenty of walks and access to Cardigan so not reliant on the car or local transport. The property was a mixture of old and with modern amenities which added to the charm. Useful to have a dedicated parking space although had to be careful maneuvering in and out. The bedrooms were a good size and a fairly modern bathroom with good water pressure and shower over bath. Comfortable living room and well equipped kitchen. We liked the cottage garden which was compact and fairly private although would have been good if the roses had been pruned at the gate from parking area as we were caught by thorns a few times. The steps to and from the garden to the cottage were very steep so had to be careful when used. Not good for anyone with mobility issues but the description does point this out. Overall a pleasant stay and would recommend..

Lovely cottage in a brilliant location within the village.

Clean and all utensils etc provided, even bowls and blankets for the dogs! Nice touch. Bed was very comfortable and seating downstairs also comfortable. Neighbours and residents we met were all very friendly and chatty. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.

A truly wonderful restful week!

The house is delightful, very well equipped and attention to detail with the decoration (loved the curtains). Small but sunny enclosed garden so the dogs were safe. St Dogmaels is a stunning spot leading up to Poppit Sands beach. Lots of helpful tips on sights to see from the friendly neighbours. Recommended whole heartedly. Would definitely revisit.

Lovely cottage and location.

all mod cons supplied.Beds very comfortable. Off road parking needs care to enter. Rear terraced garden after parking has very narrow steps leading down to the house and need care negotiating them. Not good if disabled.Had reasons to contact the owner and found her very sweet and so helpful.a very enjoyable weeks holiday.

2nd visit,house is good,but after stripping the top sheets from 1st bedroom (it's what we always do to help), finding a disgusting large stain on mattress cover,and brown stain!

! On quilt cover,made me wonder if 'clean bedding 'had been used for our visit!!??.Also grill pan was dirty!.As no vacuum cleaner was supplied we couldn't vacuum lounge carpet.H.Roberts.

We had a wonderful week at Penywhelp House.

As soon as we walked in there was a feeling of home. The owner was a text away and very helpful. The house was very comfortable with great utilities, especially the bathroom with a wider bath and shower. The property was warm, especially when the weather turned cold for a few days and we lit a cosy fire. When the sun shone, the garden was unique and delightful. It was so lovely looking out on to the estuary from the bedroom window seat and the pub, two minutes walk away was excellent. We found some lovely walks and trips along the coast. We would love to come back and explore some more as there was too much to see in one week.

A lovely and relaxed home.

We enjoyed staying there very much

The cottage was lovely and in a great location to explore Pembrokeshire.

It was extremely clean and very good value for money. Would stay again, many thanks.

Fantastic beautiful , comfortable and clean.

. Would definitely not hesitate to book a return visit. All facilities shower kitchen etc also top marks . Brilliant stay and loved the garden . Very large bedrooms and small details like stair gates to keep dogs downstairs made life so much easy for us . Cannot fault anything about this beautiful house and garden . Thankyou to the owners.

This house is in a perfect location.

There are plenty walks nearby and the ginnel over the road takes you on a lovely stroll along the estuary into the centre of the village. The White Hart community pub is full of the friendliest folk I've ever come across, the chef is some kind of wizard, great locally sourced food and a fiver a meal! The market is worth a visit on a tuesday morning, fab local cheeses. The house itself is beautiful, with everything you could need and very comfortable. Ruth, the owner, is very helpful and has some fab suggestions for local visits. The dog loved the garden and we loved cooking with all the lovely herbs. We will be back.

The cottage is attractive and characterful, with a well equipped kitchen and tastefully furnished.

Beautifully clean on arrival and in a nice quiet location looking over the estuary. I had trouble operating the tv to start with but the owner was available on the phone and helped me. I had taken my own firewood and really enjoyed the log burner in the evenings. The pub restaurant opposite is good and there are lovely walks, with many more 10 minutes away by car. If I had to suggest improvements I’d say a more comfy sofa and the option of buying firewood there rather than transporting my own. But highly recommended and good value.

Penywhelp House was just lovely with a lot of genuine history.

Very clean and comfortable. The garden to the rear was perfect for our 3 small dogs, secure, with lots of sniffing opportunities. Really close to poppit sands and cardigan.

Firstly, I would like to say that we loved the house and felt immediately at home.

The decor was exactly to our taste and the old photographs, books and bric - a - brac all meld together to give an overall feeling of comfort and relaxation. I only have two small niggles ~ the suite was a little uncomfortable if used for long periods and there was no bread board or chopping board of any description. Overall a delightful, well appointed property.

No starter pack for log burner,no washing machine, would be more helpful than dishwasher, but overall, very comfortable stay ànd lovely comfy beds.

Have booked again for next year.Ps no instructions for TV!?.

Penywhelp house.

A old fashioned house decorated accordingly to the age and history of this family home, it was very interesting learning about the family. The bedrooms where large and beds beautifully clean and comfortable. Everything was available in the kitchen that you would need , with good quality crockery etc., We could walk to the Ferry Inn where they served excellent food. We also ate in the community pub which served very good home made food.( White Hart) We were able to visit family who lived in Poppit where the Pembrokeshire coastal path is and spend time on the beautiful beach. Very dog friendly everywhere. The owner was very helpful , nice to communicate with and I thank her . The road could be busy at times .

Wonderful property, well fitted out with everything you need.

,clean & very convenient for Poppit sands & Cardigan. Love the area and the weather was great. Recommended