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Gwelfor, Marloes

(Ref. 1035651)

Marloes, Pembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Show on map

Customer rating 4.3

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Sykes rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • great (7)
  • lovely (7)
  • house (6)
  • no (6)
  • location (5)
  • down (5)

14 Customer Reviews

  • "Lovely location, very clean, warm and spacious."

    We would have appreciated some basics like tea, coffee, oil, sponges for washing up etc. There is no shop in the village and a 25 minute drive to the nearest one so a small welcome pack would be a really nice gesture. Thankfully I had an online shop delivered soon after we arrived otherwise we would have been a bit stuck. No instructions on how to use the log burner and no welcome pack for that either. The house was lovely and warm but we had wanted to light it on one of the days. No instructions on the heating either and it would have been nice to turn it up or down as we had a week of very changeable weather. Toilet seats mentioned in the other reviews still haven’t been fixed..! Lovely walks from the doorstep and good atmosphere in the Lobster Pot on the Friday night.

    Reviewed by Janine4.0Oct 2025

  • "Lovely accommodation with a light and airy open plan living space with great views and really well thought out downstairs accommodation."

    The beds were comfy (and although the write up says the single beds were only suitable for children, our grown up offspring found them fine). Great utility room and sun-trap back patio with big table and lots of chairs. Great position - Musselwick Bay a ten minute walk (down steep steps) lovely beach when tide out or can still access for a swim when tide in. Marloes Sands also a walkable distance (although we mostly drove). No shop in village but there is one in nearby Dale. Everything was in great condition (apart from one loo seat that had a mind of its own!). Good parking and great to have a garage to store our surf boards and the use of the BBQ. Very quiet location and the perfect place for an active and relaxing break.

    Reviewed by Kathryn5.0Aug 2025

  • "Great location for the boat to Skomer."

    The village shop has I believe been shut for over a year nearest shop is in Dale small but has most things. Love the upside down configuration with large windows to view across the fields to the sea. Upstairs is large open plan space. Plenty of storage in the bedrooms. Kitchen well equipped.

    Reviewed by Brian5.0Jun 2025

  • "Gwelfor is a beautiful property and we had a lovely stay."

    We really enjoyed the “upside down” living which made the most of the wonderful views.

    Reviewed by Catherine5.0Oct 2023

  • "A beautiful property with wonderful open upstairs space."

    Great for our family holiday with its position near lots of fabulous beaches. It would be nice to have an option of a welcome food pack, especially given late check in time as for fairly young children it’s unpack-dinner-bed that evening and difficult to fit shopping into our small car along with the holiday bags and buckets and spades. Too far to get out to supermarkets and back on arrival evening after unpacking the car, and village shop now shut down. An optional paid-for hamper would have made a big difference. Other suggestions include more mixing/serving bowls for the kitchen and at least a starter amount of kitchen roll (nothing to use as napkins etc). We found downstairs difficult to get air circulation going to enable clothes and towel drying. Found it felt a bit damp overall down there even in mid-August. The shower in main bathroom is not great (too narrow water flow) and the toilets in both give an alarming feeling that they are about to fall off the wall when you sit on them. Good storage in the bedrooms and lovely to have a proper utility room. It would be helpful to have the web/email info updated to be currently accurate - eg i read somewhere there would be no washing up liquid or other things which were in fact (very helpfully) provided. Overall we had a wonderful week, just providing a few points while I remember!

    Reviewed by Thomas4.0Aug 2023

  • "A very nicely located property"

    Reviewed by Nick5.0Jul 2023

  • "Lovely house in a beautiful location, had pretty much everything we needed, would stay again."

    Would be 5 stars if given a deep clean

    Reviewed by Rachele4.0May 2023

  • "A lovely place to stay."

    Had everything we needed for a family holiday. Very well equipped - dishwasher, washing machine etc. Marloes quiet but had a good shop and local pub. We also discovered a brilliant pizza place very close. Set in a beautiful area. Lots of walks. The coast was stunning, especially at Marloes Sands. Our grandson loved crabbing at Dale. We could also hire a kayak there too. Great seafood pub - The Griffin at Dale.

    Reviewed by Helen4.0Jul 2022

  • "Please see my email and photos of the house which needs cleaned ."

    Filthy washing machine, filthy tumble dryer both should be condemned. Dirty floors, broken blinds,broken garage door,broken ice maker,unconnected TV. Stained quilts, garage strewn with debris and discarded wet suits, shoes and boots, filthy recycling boxes in the garage and kitchen. Oven door filthy, stainless steel fridge door smeared, cooker hood dripping grease. Stained sinks in kitchen and utility. Huge disappointment especially as caretaker explained how long they had cleaned after the previous guests who had left the place in a mess. The cleanliness was not recent / tge dirt had been building for weeks

    Reviewed by Margaret1.0Jun 2022

  • "This is our second stay at this cottage."

    We stayed back in 2016. We loved the cottage hence why we returned this year. But we have to say when compared to last time the cleanliness of the property is not very good , with stains on the floor and furniture etc.

    Reviewed by Padma5.0May 2022

  • "Great house, especially the living space."

    One minor drawback being the raised power point covers in the floor, which are a trip hazard. (We moved furniture so that they were out of the way.) We liked the big cooking pots too, and the caretaker was very helpful.

    Reviewed by Lynn4.0Dec 2021

  • "Holiday was great, amount of marketing crap I ended up reading through in my email left me unlikely to ever think positively about the brand."

    Reviewed by Ed5.0Sep 2021

  • "Beautiful house in superb location, at the edge of the village with the beach and coastal path within walking distance."

    Lovely sunny rooms, but also cosy when the weather turned stormy.

    Reviewed by SarahSep 2020

  • "We really enjoyed staying at this great house again & would happily come again."

    As well as taking into account the Covid restrictions we had a wonderful time at Gwelfor as usual!

    Reviewed by NicholasSep 2020

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Summary

  • Living accommodation upstairs, bedrooms downstairs
  • Four bedrooms
  • 1 x Ground floor double, en-suite shower room with separate shower, towel rail, basin & WC
  • 1 x Ground floor double
  • 2 x Ground floor twins
  • Sleeps four adults and four children
  • Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, towel rail, basin & WC
  • Ground floor utility room
  • First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area
  • Integral garage
  • Ground source underfloor heating with wood burning stove
  • Double oven, grill and induction hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, telephone use on honesty basis, selection of books, games and DVDs
  • Fuel and power inc. 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 inc. in rent (please bring your own beach towels)
  • Off road parking for three cars
  • Storage for bikes and surfboards in garage, drying space for washing
  • Patio with decking, large table and chairs
  • One well-behaved pet welcome (additional charges apply)
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Property not suitable for children under 6 or the infirm, due to the oak and glass staircase
  • Shop and pub 10 mins walk, coast 1.5 miles
  • Please Note: Not suitable for more than 4 adults as twin rooms are small.

The property

Nestled at the edge of the charming village of Marloes and set within the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, this stylish detached upside-down house offers exceptional coastal views and high-quality accommodation for families and friends seeking a relaxing Welsh getaway.

Finished and furnished to a high standard throughout, the property has been thoughtfully designed to make the most of its stunning surroundings.

The first-floor open-plan living space enjoys panoramic countryside and sea views stretching from St Davids across to Solva and Newgale, creating the perfect setting to unwind after a day exploring the coast.

The bright and spacious living area combines a well-equipped kitchen, dining area and comfortable sitting room with a cosy wood-burning stove, making it an ideal space for gathering together.

The kitchen features everything you need for a self-catering stay, including a double oven, induction hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer.

Downstairs, the property offers four bedrooms sleeping up to eight guests, with a maximum occupancy of four adults and four children.

The accommodation comprises a double bedroom with en-suite shower room, a second double bedroom and two twin bedrooms.

A family bathroom and utility room are also located on the ground floor.

Outside, guests can enjoy a decked patio area with outdoor dining furniture, perfect for al fresco meals while taking in the peaceful surroundings.

The integral garage provides secure storage for bikes, surfboards and outdoor equipment, along with drying space for wetsuits and beach gear.

Marloes village offers a welcoming pub, The Lobster Pot is within easy reach.

The spectacular Marloes Sands, renowned for its golden beach and dramatic scenery, is just a three-quarter-mile walk away.

The coastal bus can be hailed directly outside the property, while Skomer Island boat trips depart from nearby Martins Haven, making this an excellent base for exploring Pembrokeshire's stunning coastline and wildlife.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

Where you’ll be staying

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MARLOES

Milford Haven 9 miles; St. Brides 3.4 miles; Haverfordwest 13 miles.

Marloes is a small village on the Marloes Peninsula in Pembrokeshire, set within the breathtaking Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The village offers a welcoming pub, The Lobster Pot, and a handy village shop. Nearby, you’ll also find The Clock House Café & Bistro at Marloes (if you wish, I can include this or other dining options, depending on what you’d like listed). The surrounding coastline is renowned for its dramatic beaches, rocky coves and numerous historic shipwrecks, shaped by the challenging seas around Skokholm Island just offshore. Marloes Sands, cared for by the National Trust, is especially striking, known for its impressive geology and sweeping golden stretch sometimes referred to as the Golden Sands. A boat trip to Skomer Island is a must for wildlife enthusiasts. Last year, the island recorded around 43,000 puffins and an incredible 350,000 Manx shearwaters, making it one of the UK’s most important seabird habitats.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter

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