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from 822.00 to 3437.00 GBP
It takes little more than that first view of Clydey Cottages to understand exactly why it has won Best Place to Stay in Wales almost annually since 2010. 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, especially now there's a complimentary children's club/creche!
Owners, Dewi and Jacqui Davies ditched their briefcases in favour of tool belts and completely renovated the cluster of 10 cottages in mid 2003. 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 indoor and outdoor hot tubs, indoor heated swimming pool, spa suite offering Decleor treatments 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 a fantastically well-equipped indoor playroom with soft play and cosy coffee corner for grown ups, along with swimming in the indoor pool, is sure to have the desired effect, which will allow parents to indulge in pre-bookable hampers of fresh, organic local breakfast goodies and the excellent range of 'Cook!' gourmet ready-meals available in the honesty larder.
Recently, Clydey has introduced a complimentary creche and kids club which is run by CRB checked and qualified staff two days a week. This gives parents the ideal opportunity to sneak off to the new spa suite and sample on the indulgent Decleor branded treatments or one of the weekly Baby Massage classes. During school holidays there are also regular circus skills and woodland adventure sessions, which parents are welcome to join in with too.
Accommodation Overview:
Jasmine is a romantic two-bedroom cottage combining period character in the form of exposed beam ceilings and feature fireplace (woodburning stove), with 5-star mod-cons including flat screen TVs, IPod docks and a modern fitted kitchen complete with electric oven, hob, fridge freezer and microwave (there's a communal laundry room). There's a superking bedroom upstairs with plenty of room for a cot, and a twin/super king (converts on request) downstairs. The bathroom has a bath with rainfall shower and underfloor heating. The downstairs TV has a DVD player and Freeview - including the Cbeebies channel!
The cottages are nestled in 20 acres of grounds around four miles from the village of Cenarth with its famous salmon leap falls, in the unspoilt North Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park. The area is crammed with hidden coves and wide sandy beaches. Dolphins are often spotted in nearby Mwnt, 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 and Penrhiwllan gastro-pub, The Daffodil, are both well worth arranging babysitting for, although little ones are welcome at anytime.
Days Out - Around 45mins drive away, 'Best Family Day Out in Wales' award-winning 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. 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!
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Check-in time: 17:00
Check-out time: 09:00
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 60 days prior to arrival
Check-in time: 17:00
Check-out time: 09:00
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 60 days prior to arrival
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Check-in time: 17:00
Check-out time: 09:00
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 60 days prior to arrival
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Price: GBP
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Welcome, croeso, to our home – Clydey Cottages Pembrokeshire. We, The Davies Family, are Dewi, Jacqui, and our three children Tomos (14yrs), Dafydd (12yrs) and Catrin (8yrs).
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.
“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 9 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 & 2015, followed by Best Place To Stay Pembroekshire for 2011, 2013 & 2015, Tripadvisor also presented them with Excellence Awards each year from 2010 through to 2014, followed by entry to the very rare "Hall Of Fame" in 2015. 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 pig - Iggle; the sheep with their lambs; Shetland ponies; Noah and Nelly the donkey's; Zig & Zag the Pygmy Goats, the Alpacas, the rabbits, guinea pigs and the chickens - not forgetting to collect the freshly laid eggs and take them back to Mum and Dad for breakfast very day.
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 , books 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 an 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.
New for 2016 is the complimentary Children's Club Creche, where you can leave your little ones for some supervised play whilst you enjoy a few child-free hours to have a relaxing treatment in the dedicated Clydey Spa, a leisurely lunch or simply to put your feet up with a good book.
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 | Clydey is almost exactly 2hrs drive from Cardiff Airport |
 | A selection of lovely unspoilt beaches are within 10-15mins drive including Mwnt for dolphin spotting and Tresaith for rockpooling and beach-side pub serving good food. |
 | The local village with child friendly pub- The Nags Head, is just 2 miles away. |
 | The pool is heated to a very comfortable 31 degrees (outside air temp 30 degrees) making it ideal for little ones. |
 | There is a pool, hot tub and spa suite on site offering a range of treatments. |
 | Clydey now has an amazingly well-equipped indoor soft play area perfect for little ones plus a cosy coffee corner with magazines for grown ups. |
 | A complimentary, pre-bookable creche/kids club is offered two afternoons a week from 1-5pm at additional cost. The club is run by qualified, safety-checked staff who can care for little ones from newborn. |
 | Trusted, CRB checked local babysitters can be pre-booked. |
 | Along with full sized wooden cots, highchairs and stairgates, child-friendly crockery and cutlery can be provided. |
 | A selection of toys, books, DVDs and games is available on free loan from the games room. |
 | There's a games room |
 | There's a small selection of take-aways within a 5 mile radius and a highly recommended organic hamper delivery service, which can provide all the ingredients for a quick and easy gourmet supper or breakfast. Gourmet ready meals from the 'Cook!' range can |
 | Little ones can often be found outdoors enjoying the swings, slide, sandpit and selection of ride-on toys provided. |
 | Beauty treatments and massages in the onsite spa suite can be pre-booked |
 | A pre-bookable creche/kids club is offered two afternoons a week from 1-5pm, which is complimentary. The club is run by qualified safety-checked staff who can care for little ones from newborn. |
 | stairgates on request |
 | Each cottage has free Wifi and an Ipod dock. |
 | Clydey offers little ones the chance to partake in daily animal feeding (pigs, goats, chickens, alpaca's, rabbits, guinea pigs and ponies) plus egg collecting rounds. |
 | Multiple cots and highchairs on request |
 | A mid-week clean is available at extra charge |
 | Jasmine has a feature fireplace with woodburner. |
 | There is also a scenically set hot tub in the grounds for use by all cottages and a hot tub next to the indoor pool. |
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Clydey Cottages was perfect for what we were looking for, a relaxing family holiday with a toddler with plenty to do for her and for us. Our toddler especially loved feeding the animals after breakfast, and we loved the hot tub when she went to bed and the games room.Review dated 22/07/2017
A lovely relaxing stay with the kids. Everything you need is provided but with a lovely combination of catering for the adults as well as the children.Review dated 31/10/2016
Had a fab stay at Clydey - a chocolate box cottage, in a friendly, small farm where everything has been thought of for young children. The daily animal feeding was great, as was the children's club (allowing me time for a fabulous spa treatment). Combined with the indoor soft play, games area and swimming pool, we all had a lovely relaxing break. Lots to do in surrounding area too, although it was difficult to tear ourselves away! Lots of little touches made it special too - the staff knew all the kids' names, fresh flowers and Welsh cakes were left in the cottages, and our shopping delivery put away for us arriving were all appreciated.Review dated 23/10/2016
The quality of the accomodation is better than your usual toddler friendly cottage. Fires with guards and chopped wood. All facilities for babies in reasonable condition. Proper cots. All plastic cups etc. the frozen food is delicious . Farmer Malcolm is as wonderful as ever. Even in winter it's fun to feed the animals. Soft play room has lots of toys to keep all ages amused. Swimming pool is very warm and all swimming accessories available so no need to bring balls, rings, floats arm bands, flotation vests. Not busy so can often have family swim time by yourself. Very clean pool changing area. The highlight was my massage - it was good value for money and amazingly relaxing. Therapist listened to what you wanted and tailored it to what you wanted. Highly recommended.Review dated 21/11/2015
What a wonderful place! We loved our stay at Clydey. The best part was animal feeding with farmer Malcolm in the mornings. The kids also loved the play barn (and so did the parents....)Review dated 19/11/2015
Had a wonderful time. The highlight was definitely feeding the animals with the amazing farmer Malcolm. The indoor soft play went down a storm with the kids (and parents...)Review dated 09/11/2015
Excellent property, facilities were perfect for holidays with young children.Review dated 17/07/2012
Perfect set up for a holiday with a toddler - everything has been thought of.Review dated 10/10/2011
This has been the best cottage holiday we have had - fantastic facilities and lovely comfortable cottage!Review dated 30/09/2011
We were looking for a relaxing getaway where the kids would be entertained - this was perfect!Review dated 26/09/2011
Very relaxing, very high standardReview dated 16/09/2011
We definitely enjoyed this holiday more than previous ones because of the comprehensive child friendly facilities.Review dated 08/07/2011
Its been brilliant. We've never been somewhere like this before and its going to make our holiday in June a challenge as there wont be the fantastic facilities.Review dated 08/04/2011
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)Review dated 01/03/2011
Its perfect here - peaceful, relaxing and the children loved it.Review dated 17/12/2010
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