Shell Cottage

4.4★

Very good

Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score

10 Customer Review(s)

“The cottage is good but just lacks finesse in the finishing but the terrace and view of the harbour is magnificent.”

As mentioned by others the drive is very steep and awkward and is probably the only negative aspect. Our family had 3 small cars which managed . Overall a very good location and a very good base

As mentioned by others the drive is very steep and awkward and is probably the only negative aspect. Our family had 3 small cars which managed . Overall a very good location and a very good base

- Mr Holt, August 2021
Mrs O'keefe July 2021

“The toilet seat remained broken throughout our stay and the beds were very uncomfortable.”

Both bathrooms need some attention The location was good and kitchen well equipped

- Mrs O'keefe, July 2021

The owner extends his apologies that the broken loo seat was not attended to at the time. It has now been replaced. The comfort of beds is very subjective and has not been an issue for other guests. Property Owner
Mr Walkom June 2021

“A lovely cottage with beautiful views and everything that you need We enjoyed our stay but as others have said the driveway is very steep and I mean very STEEP!”

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- Mr Walkom, June 2021
Mrs Blohm June 2021

“Comfortable, clean cottage with beautiful view of the harbour below.”

Nicer than it looks in the photos. It’s lovely to sit on the patio with a glass of something chilled and enjoy the vistas. Fishguard is a good base for exploring the area, which is generally uncrowded with great beaches and walks. As other reviews mention, the drive up to the cottage is challenging; not for the nervous driver. If you don’t fancy it, there are only limited parking spaces on the road below the cottage, you may end up having to park quite a way away. We had a great holiday, we had never visited Pembrokeshire before and it exceeded expectations.

- Mrs Blohm, June 2021
Mrs Crowe June 2021

“Lovely cottage in a gorgeous place.”

We spent a very relaxing week there, the weather was lovely too. Would definitely go again.

- Mrs Crowe, June 2021
Mr Kirk May 2021

“Shell Cottage was a lovely bungalow.”

it offers a beautiful view of Fishguard Harbour from the expansive decked area. the cottage itself is very spacious with a small lawned area, but to listen to the small trickling stream in the garden is so restful.there is a challenging drive up to the property level. very necessary to access the property level for loading etc.

- Mr Kirk, May 2021
Mrs Cubitt October 2020

“The location is stunning with a beautiful view of Fishguard harbour from the living room and terrace.”

It is quiet and peaceful with beautiful walks on the doorstep. The kitchen looks out on to the garden that is visited by many varieties of birds so you can birdwatch as you make breakfast! The bungalow was ideal for us and our elderly mothers being on one level and spacious. It is bright, clean and comfortable and the furniture and fittings are of a high standard making it feel like a home rather than simply holiday accommodation. The owner was very helpful. We booked for one week and were able to extend it to two. We will definitely go again.

- Mrs Cubitt, October 2020
Prof Weller September 2020

“The cottage was lovely & the view was amazing.”

However the drive is very steep & just when the car needs to bite it turns into a poorly maintained slate covered drive and the car starts to slide back. We are both experienced drivers & attempted this twice with burning clutch both times, so we ended up parking away from the cottage. I think the drive needs to be properly concreted as it is not safe otherwise.

- Prof Weller, September 2020
Mr Nash September 2020

“The holiday cottage and location exceeded our expectations.”

However the listing was not accurate in terms of the parking. You really need a 4x4 to reach the top of the drive although the listing did mention it was steep. However it didn't mention that the 2 spaces at the bottom of the drive were reached by an exceedingly steep entrance which was only safely navigated by going past the entrance and turning round and entering from the top of the road. We decided to only have one of our cars in the lower parking area and the one we used everyday we left opposite the entrance on the road in order to avoid navigating the entrance drive.

- Mr Nash, September 2020
Mr Cox September 2020

“Cottage in excellent location with super views of the small harbour.”

West facing decking for sunny evenings.

- Mr Cox, September 2020

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The property

With lovely views of the picturesque Lower Fishguard Harbour, this spacious bungalow offers comfortable holiday accommodation in a great location. It’s a 5 minute walk from the harbour where you can watch fishermen landing their catch or try your hand at crab lining.

After that you can stop off for refreshments in the local pub.

About 15 minutes' walk away is the large town of Fishguard with a great fish & chip shop, selection of restaurants, pubs, cafes, shops and cinema. The north Pembrokeshire Coast Path is superb and can be joined nearby.

There is also a lovely Marine Walk with spectacular views of the coastline, starting at Lower Town and ending at Goodwick.

Within 30 minutes easy driving distance of the property are Newport, Strumble Head, Porthgain, Newgale, Whitesands, St Davids and Solva.

Summary

All ground floor
Three bedrooms: 1 x King Size Double and en-suite Shower Room with separate shower, basin & WC, 1 x Double, 1 x Twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin & WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Utility Room
Central heating with open fire
Range style cooker, five burner gas hob, two electric ovens and grill, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
Washing machine and separate tumble dryer in utility room
TV with Freesat, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request
Off road parking for 2 cars at top of very steep drive
Parking also available on the road by the cottage
Half acre of grounds including lawn area, large decking area and up 10 steps to permanent BBQ
Two well behaved dogs welcome (additional charge applies)
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1 mile, pub and coast 2 mins walk
Note: Please bring own beach towels and cot linen
Note: Off road parking for 2 cars at top of very steep and rough concrete drive - parking is also available on the road by the cottage with a steep walk up the hill

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About the location

FISHGUARD

St. Davids 16 miles; Tenby 36 miles.

Fishguard is an ideal holiday destination on the award-winning Pembrokeshire Coast, which has been voted the second best coastal destination in the world according to the National Geographic magazine. The town itself has an array of gift shops, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs and offers the opportunity of viewing the superb Last Invasion Tapestry, which has been compared to the Bayeux Tapestry. Day trips to Ireland run daily and the picturesque Lower Fishguard Harbour is a delight for sailing enthusiasts. From this perfect holiday base you can enjoy the amazing coastline, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, the beautiful Preseli Hills, where the Stonehenge Blue Stones originated, or explore the array of historic castles, working mills and visit the smallest city in Wales with its magnificent St. Davids Cathedral. Whatever you are looking for, this is a fantastic location for all ages.

Note: Please bring own beach towels and cot linen.
Note: Off road parking for 2 cars at top of very steep and rough concrete drive. Parking also available on the lower road by the cottage but bear in mind a steep walk to the property.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The cottage is good but just lacks finesse in the finishing but the terrace and view of the harbour is magnificent.”

“The toilet seat remained broken throughout our stay and the beds were very uncomfortable.”

“A lovely cottage with beautiful views and everything that you need We enjoyed our stay but as others have said the driveway is very steep and I mean very STEEP!”

“Comfortable, clean cottage with beautiful view of the harbour below.”

“Lovely cottage in a gorgeous place.”

“Shell Cottage was a lovely bungalow.”

“The location is stunning with a beautiful view of Fishguard harbour from the living room and terrace.”

“The cottage was lovely & the view was amazing.”

“The holiday cottage and location exceeded our expectations.”

“Cottage in excellent location with super views of the small harbour.”

The property

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About the location

FISHGUARD