Heather Cottage

It takes little more than that first view of Clydey Cottages to understand exactly why owners Dewi and Jacqui gave up high-flying careers in London's City to return to their roots and bring up their two young sons. The views, over meadows, hills and woodland, are spectacular and the picture perfect 18th century stone exteriors of these pretty farm cottages are utterly charming. Later comes the relaxed feeling of being able to let your little ones 'off the leash' and roam freely amongst 20 acres of beautiful grounds, by which time, most people are just about ready to move in full-time themselves!

Dewi and Jacqui ditched their briefcases in favour of tool belts and completely renovated the cluster of 10 cottages in mid 2006. The results are luxurious, comfortable and exceptionally well-equipped homes-from-home with interiors that are stylish, although leaning more towards sympathetic than contemporary. The newly added communal hot tub, indoor heated swimming pool, fitness suite and sundeck, with breathtaking views, ensure relaxation comes easily to parents, whilst mini guests adore getting involved with the farm thanks to the daily animal feeding and egg collecting rounds. If that doesn't wear them out, then being free to roam the almost traffic free grounds, well-equipped timber play area and indoor games room, along with swimming in the indoor pool, is sure to have the desired effect, which will allow parents to indulge in hampers of fresh, organic local breakfast and dinner menus for less than £10 a head.

Heather Cottage is a romantic stone built, two bedroom cottage, with wooden beams throughout and doors opening out onto and overlooking the front lawns. Downstairs, there is a very cosy open plan sitting/dining room with feature fireplace, wood burning stove and a farmhouse style fitted kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped, including an electric oven with ceramic hob, full size fridge freezer, microwave oven and dishwasher. Leading from the dining/kitchen area and up one step is the bathroom with a power shower over the bath. Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms, the main bedroom having a superking bed. Both bedrooms look out over the front lawns. Heather Cottage also has a DVD Recorder, LCD flat screen TV with Freeview Channels and an iPod docking station

"We love it... sooo relaxing" TV's Tess Daly & Vernon Kay who stayed in Heather Cottage with their two lovely daughters during Feb. half-term 2011.

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The award winning Clydey Cottages are offering BFB users a 10% discount off all holidays taken over the Christmas and New Year period together with a Welcome Hamper including mulled wine, champagne, mince pies and local preserves. Guests can enjoy cosy cottages with decorated Christmas trees, real log fires, exceptional indoor leisure facilities and fairy lights twinkling around the grounds - truly magical!"

Please quote "festive10%deal" in the BFB booking form and the discount will be applied when the owner confirms the booking.

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The cottages are nestled in 20 acres of grounds around four miles from the village of Boncath in unspoilt North Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park. The area is crammed with hidden coves and wide sandy beaches. Dolphins are often spotted in nearby Mwt, which is a peaceful sandy cove. Try Tresaith for its handy pub, with kids meals, overlooking the beach.

Eating & Drinking - The Nag's Head in Abercych (2.5miles away) has a great reputation for good food and ale, as well as having a lovely outdoor play area for kids. . Some of the region's best restaurants are also fairly close to the cottages. The Harbourmaster at Aberaeron, Penrhiwllan gastro-pub and Red Cow in Newcastle Emlyn, are all well worth arranging babysitting for, although the latter (run by BFB owners and parents) has a great early supper menu for junior diners with colouring sheets etc.

Days Out - Around 45mins drive away, Folly Farm is a brilliant wet weather day out thanks to its petting farm, tractor tours, indoor Victorian fun fair, soft play and huge adventure play zone, most of which are under cover. Don't miss a dolphin or seal spotting boat trip from Cardigan and the popular Victorian seaside resort of Tenby (near Folly Farm).

Shopping - Newcastle Emlyn around five miles from the cottages has a good selection of shops, banks, bistros, cafes and delis and a beauty salon offering a range of treatments. For lovely boutique shopping, art galleries and a ceramic painting cafe, visit the pretty town of Narbeth.. try to resist the chocolate factory tours nearby!

testimonial scores:0:0:5:5

We were very impressed with the facilities - it's clear that much thought has be...

We were very impressed with the facilities - it's clear that much thought has been put into Clydey and it is truly family friendly and enabled us to have a relaxing break. The food and baby food is an excellent idea. Also we were extremely impressed by how kind and helpful all the staff are.

The facilities and attention to detail were truly wonderful - we couldnt fault i...

The facilities and attention to detail were truly wonderful - we couldnt fault it!

You don't need to pack a potty, trainer seat, loo roll, bed guard, toddler cutle...

You don't need to pack a potty, trainer seat, loo roll, bed guard, toddler cutlery or plates or anything. They have it all. What a joy.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%

Fantastic peaceful location, excellent friendly and relaxed staff, beautifully e...

Fantastic peaceful location, excellent friendly and relaxed staff, beautifully equipped cottages and a great variety of high quality facilities for children of all ages.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%

Facilities of a hotel but flexibility of self catering....

Facilities of a hotel but flexibility of self catering.

Quality of cottage and facilities - loads to keep little ones entertained....

Quality of cottage and facilities - loads to keep little ones entertained.

We have all loved Clydey and its facilities and feel-good ambience! Total relaxa...

We have all loved Clydey and its facilities and feel-good ambience! Total relaxation which is rare from 2 stress-head parents. And food in freezers is a great idea.Thank you so much for a fabulous week - we'd love to come back.

Very well equipped cottage, stunning location, great facilities for kids and adu...

Very well equipped cottage, stunning location, great facilities for kids and adults. One of the best family holidays we have enjoyed. High quality facilities were great, but best aspect was the overall feel of the place. Malcolm deserves a special mention for animal feeding with the children which our children absolutely loved. He always did it with great humour and sensitivity. He is a great asset to the overall feel of the place.

Excellent - wonderful facilities with no hidden costs. Views great...

Excellent - wonderful facilities with no hidden costs. Views great

Since having a baby this is the most relaxed we have been...

Since having a baby this is the most relaxed we have been

This is our second visit - we have enjoyed it as much as last year and our son h...

This is our second visit - we have enjoyed it as much as last year and our son has loved all the new animals. We had a lovely cottage and lovely facilities - we have nothing negative to say - we will be back next year!

The cottage and facilities get better every time we come - and it didnt rain all...

The cottage and facilities get better every time we come - and it didnt rain all week!!

With two kids to occupy in the wet weather, Clydey has been perfect. Pool, Playr...

With two kids to occupy in the wet weather, Clydey has been perfect. Pool, Playroom, Swings and the Animals have all kept the little ones very busy. With the great advice of the staff we have also ventured out and visited some great places in the surrounding area. It's been three very hectic days, which is just what you need at half term. The rain has not held us back, but we are coming again to see Clydey in the sunshine ! It's a great location for a fab holiday !! Well done Dewi & Jacqui, you have got it just right !! (From TV's Tess Daly & Vernon Kay who stayed with their to daughters during Feb. half term)

This place is amazing, a parents paradise despite the rain! ...

This place is amazing, a parents paradise despite the rain!

We stayed in Foxglove, with our 18 month old in June 2008. It was perfect - play...

We stayed in Foxglove, with our 18 month old in June 2008. It was perfect - playground with lots of toys, farm animals to stroke and feed, indoor pool and lots of open space for little one to enjoy plus peace and quiet, beautiful scenery and hot tub for the parents to chill out and the essentials such as laundry and tourist info leaflets on site. We didnt take advantage of the extras such as babysitting and food delivery but it is good to know these are available. A great place to unwind or use as a base to explore the stunning coast and countryside and we returned feeling thoroughly rejuvinated. Can't wait to go back!

Fred Mawer of Daily Telegraph said: "This is the most appealing, family-orientat...

Fred Mawer of Daily Telegraph said: "This is the most appealing, family-orientated self-catering complex I visited. The setting – deeply rural, with far-reaching views over rolling hills – is idyllic. The 10 creeper-covered cottages, within an 18th-century farmhouse (which has its own big private garden) and outbuildings, are full of character and style, with original features, smart kitchens and bathrooms and tasteful furnishings."

I stayed at Clydey Cottages (1bed)-nr Boncath, Pembs: The highlight of our stay ...

I stayed at Clydey Cottages (1bed)-nr Boncath, Pembs: The highlight of our stay was the location of the cottages, i.e. a beautiful setting, the well maintained grounds and excellent outdoor/pool facilities. Plus very well equipped cottage.

Excellent! I had high expectations and wasn't disappointed. We would love to go ...

Excellent! I had high expectations and wasn't disappointed. We would love to go back next year! -5 star rating

It was fabulous - the attention to detail was amazing. ...

It was fabulous - the attention to detail was amazing.

Had a great holiday and will definitely be looking for more baby friendly holida...

Had a great holiday and will definitely be looking for more baby friendly holidays via your website.

It was fabulous - the attention to detail was amazing....

It was fabulous - the attention to detail was amazing.

Jacqui and Dewi take every possible measure to ensure an enjoyable stay. It was ...

Jacqui and Dewi take every possible measure to ensure an enjoyable stay. It was excellent value and the facilities were superb -ideal for young twins. We will definitely return! The Manley family

Very friendly place to stay, will be going back....

Very friendly place to stay, will be going back.

We had a really enjoyable holiday at clydey cottages, my 2yr old son loved the m...

We had a really enjoyable holiday at clydey cottages, my 2yr old son loved the morning egg collection, and looking at the animals.The swimming pool was a perfect warm temp for my 4 month old to have his first swimming experience (no tears!) and for myself and my husband our late night hot tub was a memorable moment.We all wished we could stay longer, a real home from home.

The cottages were fantastic and they are superbly run. We will return to Clydey ...

The cottages were fantastic and they are superbly run. We will return to Clydey cottages again and again and tell all our friends. We had a fabulous stay. What a great site

Fabulous, superb, fantastic! what a place, have already booked again for next ye...

Fabulous, superb, fantastic! what a place, have already booked again for next year, better than the pictures show, divine setting, lots of activities for children (and adults) to do lovely people. i think we'll go every year until the babies are grown up and want to go to Ibiza!

We spent a wonderful holiday in West Wales with super accomodation. The owners h...

We spent a wonderful holiday in West Wales with super accomodation. The owners have thought of everything to make a stay enjoyable for parents and children alike. It was an absolute haven and we can't wait to go back for another relaxing week.

We, my husband and I, our 3yr old and 18mth old, have had a lovely break at Fron...

We, my husband and I, our 3yr old and 18mth old, have had a lovely break at Fron Fawr, part of the Clydey Group. The accommodation was extremely family friendly. The location was beautiful and the facilities were superb. The cottage's information folder was really helpful and guided us to some lovely places.

Lovely place, warm welcome, our little one just adored the animals and the daily...

Lovely place, warm welcome, our little one just adored the animals and the daily feeding/egg collecting, while we felt spoiled rotten with the beauty treatments at the cottage, the indoor pool and the outdoor hot tub! Lots to do in the area, we had plenty of choice whatever the weather.

Owner Profile

Welcome, croeso, to our home – Clydey Cottages Pembrokeshire. We, The Davies Family, are Dewi, Jacqui, and our three children Tomos (8yrs), Dafydd (6yrs) and Catrin (2yrs). We knew we had found a special place as soon as we saw it and we know you’ll feel the same way. We’d like to share it with you. We very much look forward to welcoming you to Clydey Cottages Pembrokeshire in the near future.

“Life has certainly taken on a new meaning” says Dewi. “It’s about living in the here and now, not saving for retirement and yearning for the day when you can do what you want without the constraints of City work and life. We’ve worked hard over the last 6 years in building up the business and creating a special place that we ourselves would want to stay on holiday.” The ‘icing on the cake’ came in 2009, when Clydey Cottages won two awards in the Pembrokeshire Tourism Awards 2009 – Best Marketing Campaign and Best Self-Catering Accommodation. Since then they have won Best Place To Stay in Wales 2010, followed by Best Place To Stay Pembroekshire for 2011, Tripadvisor also presented them with a very rare Excellence Award in June 2011. The couple are obviously delighted at being rewarded for their hard work :- “We’re passionate about what we do – making sure that everyone who comes to Clydey Cottages, enjoys it so much that they also want a little piece of our dream – even if it’s only for a week or two.” “Seeing our children grow up with carefree freedom, plenty of space and outdoor life is confirmation that we definitely made the right decision – if we need confirmation that is. I can honestly say, there is nothing, absolutely nothing that I miss about our previous life.” says Jacqui dreamily as she sits on the bench outside the Farmhouse, listening to the birdsong and watching her young family run through the wild flower meadow outside – idyllic indeed.

From the moment children arrive, they look forward to days full of fun, frolics and fantastic memories. In the morning, children can join the 'Clydey Young Farmers Club' and help to feed the resident Kune Kune pigs - Iggle and Piggle; the sheep with their lambs; Shetland ponies; Noah the donkey; Zig & Zag the Pygmy Goats and the chickens - not forgetting to collect the freshly laid eggs and take them back to Mum and Dad for breakfast. After animal feeding, there is splashing around in the indoor heated pool to be done, before heading over to the adventure playground with climbing tower, slide, see-saw, rope swings and sand-pit. The 20 acres of grounds provide a safe environment for children to run around and roam freely, which means Mum and Dad can relax, knowing their little ones are not only happy and safe, but enjoying the fresh, outdoor Pembrokeshire air. At any time of day, the Games Room provides an indoor haven for Table Tennis, Table Football, Pool and Air Hockey as well as Board Games and DVD's to borrow and take back to your cottage for a fun-filled evening. Younger members of the family are not forgotten. There is the new, indoor soft play area, with comfy sofas for Mum and Dad to relax with a coffee and read magazines whilst the little ones play; the play-pen on the pool side to keep babies safe whilst Mum and Dad enjoy a relaxing swim; as well as the sand-pit, ride-on toys and baby swing.