Per week
from 1200.00 to 4800.00 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 and 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, as well as grocery essentials, ice creams and sweets 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:
The Farmhouse is a large and spacious family house sleeping up to 8+cots in four bedrooms. Downstairs it has the benefit of a choice of two spacious lounge areas, allowing for adult and kids zones. The main lounge has a feature fireplace, two comfortable sofas, various armchairs, flatscreen TV, DVD and full SKY+ package. The conservatory lounge is ideal as a family room with comfy seating, board games, another large screen LCD TV with DVD and a WII console with games, plus lovely countryside views. The farmhouse-style kitchen/diner boasts a large pine dining table with seating for eight (10 at a squish!), and all the usual kit including oven, hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer. Off the kitchen is a single bedroom with shower room and WC. Upstairs there's a superking-sized master bedroom with luxurious ensuite (bath with rainfall shower over and underfloor heating), a large family room with a superking double, a set of bunks and a third bedroom with king-sized double/twin singles (convertible). The family bathroom has a glamorous double-ended slipper bath and underfloor heating. The Farmhouse also benefits from a private hot tub, private parking and an enclosed private garden with furniture and BBQ.
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: 16:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 60 days prior to arrival
Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 60 days prior to arrival
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Price: GBP
Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 60 days prior to arrival
Arrival: , Departure:
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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Sleeps 8 (4 adults and 4 children comfortably) in 4 bedrooms plus infants |
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 | 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 indoor pool is heated to a very comfortable 31 degrees (outside air temp 30 degrees) making it ideal for little ones. |
 | The Farmhouse has a private hot tub and there is a 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 kids club is offered two afternoons a week from 1-5pm. Staff are CRB checked |
 | 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. The farmhouse also has a Wii console with games. |
 | There's a well equipped games room onsite. |
 | There's a small selection of take-aways nearby and a highly recommended organic hamper delivery service, which can provide all the ingredients for a gourmet supper or breakfast. Gourmet ready meals from the 'Cook!' range can purchased on site along with other essentials including wine! |
 | Little ones can often be found outdoors enjoying the swings, slide, sandpit and selection of ride-on toys provided. |
 | Beauty treatments and massages can be pre-booked in the spa suite. These included Decleor branded treatments. |
 | A pre-bookable creche/kids club is offered two afternoons a week from 1-5pm which is complimentary. The club is run by qualified, CRB checked staff who can care for little ones from newborn. |
 | Stairgates available on request |
 | The farmhouse has a private garden. |
 | Each cottage has free WiFi and an Ipod dock. |
 | Clydey offers little ones the chance to partake in daily animal feeding (pigs, lambs, chickens, ponies, Alpaca's, Rabbits and Guinea Pigs) and egg collecting rounds. |
 | Multiple cots and high chairs can be provided on request |
 | The Farmhouse has a huge inglenook with woodburner |
 | The Farmhouse has a private hot tub in its rear garden. There is also a scenically set hot tub in the grounds for use by all cottages and an indoor hot tub next to the pool. |
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We've been lucky enough to travel a lot but Clydey is an exceptional place. The blend of exceptionally well maintained cottages, amenities and grounds makes Clydey superbReview dated 19/11/2011
Very relaxing, beautiful accommodation and surroundings, amazingly equipped. We loved having things for the children to do, e.g. the animal feeding, play area etc.Review dated 17/11/2011
Our favourite place to stay! Just so easy with the kids, lots to entertain them even on wet days. As nice to stay on site as it is to go off.Review dated 04/11/2011
First time stay - this is the best self-catering child friendly place we have stayed. Review dated 13/05/2011
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
We have enjoyed this more than previous holidays - its great in every aspect - the accommodation, animals, all facilities and the welcome from everyone. We wish we could keep it a secret!Review dated 17/12/2010
Excellent facilities both in the cottage and around the site. Cottage is warm, comfy, cosy and really well equipped. Pool area was lovely, clean, modern with loads of pool toys, floats, loungers, mags etc. Soft play frame and indoor play room went down a storm with our 4 yr old whilst we lounged on the comfy sofas with a mag and a hot chocolate. Feeding the farm animals was a real highlight for the kids. This is probably the best holiday accommodation we have had as a family.Review dated 14/12/2010
Facilities are perfect with a 2 yr old, stunning location and view, all very well thought out.Review dated 26/11/2010
Cottage had everything we need - I brought stuff I didnt need to. Facilities were brilliant - pool and soft play in particular.Review dated 23/11/2010
"This place is amazing, a parents paradise despite the rain!"Review dated 02/12/2009
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."Review dated 03/11/2009
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.Review dated 03/11/2009
Excellent! I had high expectations and wasn't disappointed. We would love to go back next year! -5 star ratingReview dated 03/11/2009
It was fabulous - the attention to detail was amazing. Review dated 03/11/2009
Had a great holiday and will definitely be looking for more baby friendly holidays via your website. Review dated 03/11/2009
It was fabulous - the attention to detail was amazing.Review dated 03/11/2009
Very friendly place to stay, will be going back.Review dated 03/11/2009
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. Review dated 03/11/2009
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 siteReview dated 03/11/2009
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.Review dated 03/11/2009
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!Review dated 03/11/2009
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.Review dated 03/11/2009
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Rated by 5 guests.