The Old Boathouse

We stayed at The Boathouse in Trefin for a week as part of a family trip to visit Skomer Island and see the puffins, and the property exceeded our expectations in every way.

The house itself is absolutely stunning – beautifully presented, welcoming, and with a lovely atmosphere from the moment we arrived. One of the biggest surprises was how well-equipped the kitchen was. It genuinely felt like a home from home, with everything we needed for cooking and enjoying family meals together throughout the week. The games room was a huge hit with the teenagers in our group, and the whole property was spotlessly clean on arrival. We also really appreciated the thoughtful provision of essentials such as toilet rolls, dishwasher tablets, and washing pods, which meant we could settle in immediately without needing to rush out to the shops. The location is excellent for exploring the area, with several beautiful beaches within a 15-minute drive and easy access to local attractions. It’s worth noting that the nearest shop is around 15 minutes away, so it’s sensible to plan ahead for groceries. The host was fantastic – friendly, attentive, and helpful without being intrusive. He sent a message to make sure we had everything we needed and offered some excellent local recommendations. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to return. I would highly recommend The Boathouse to anyone looking for a comfortable, well-equipped, and beautifully maintained base for exploring this wonderful part of Pembrokeshire.

A lovely property that is well proportioned and in excellent decorative order throughout.

Quality furnishings, very comfortable and well equipped. Certainly one of the very best rental properties we have encountered. Would highly recommend.

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An excellent 5 star property which suited our family requirements perfectly.

Very well maintained and very nicely furnished and decorated. The facilities were perfect both inside and out. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have recommended the property to friends who are considering a holiday in this area.

We absolutely loved our stay at The Old Boathouse.

It was so beautifully done out - really well equipped with everything you would need, lovely bed linen and towels and a great patio and garden area. There are some stunning coastal walks from the cottage to Porthgain where you can enjoy a drink in The Sloop and fish and chips from The Shed. The Ship Inn is a few minutes walk and serves good pub food. St David’s is a short drive away. We will definitely be back. We would definitely recommend The Old Boathouse for a holiday.

Good sized property in a great location.

Plenty of room for 6 adults 2children and 2 dogs. The children 2 and 5 loved the back garden and ramp. Had two minor questions which were answered quickly by the very pleasant owner. Local bus 2 mins away made coastal path walking access easy with a good pub in the village at the end.

We had a wonderful stay, the house was as described and better in a great location.

We were all very comfortable, the house accomodated 8 adults well. We loved the outdoor spaces and the games room was a great extra. Thank you for a wonderful stay

A lovely house in a lovely village near the sea.

Extremely well equipped. We all enjoyed it very much and had a great time.

Spot on.

home from home.thanks for sharing.

The Old Boathouse was spacious, comfortable and cosy.

The welcome pack was very much appreciated. Everything you needed was provided. Beds comfortable. Lots of games, books to choose from. The youngsters loved the games room. The area was perfectly situated for coastal walks. Lucky enough to see a seal with her pup! Would definitely recommend to family and friends. Thank you for a perfect stay.

The Old Boat house was a beautiful property.

Spacious and very comfortable. Good facility's all round and the games room was a nice bonus!

The owners were excellent - really responsive when we had a query.

The Old Boathouse was a lovely place to stay for our family Spring holiday - spacious, beautifully appointed and wonderfully situated near the coastal path, St David’s and terrific beaches.

The house was great for us all and our two dogs, but there was one small niggle: the cot that was promised turned out to be a travel cot (which we could have brought ourselves) which was uncomfortable for the two-year-old as there was no mattress. His mother was also concerned about the stair gate at the bottom of the stairs which was rather unstable. Other than that, everything else worked perfectly. We would love to return one day.

We had a wonderful week staying at The Old Boathouse.

Plenty of space, peaceful location & the games room was a bonus! Lots of beautiful coastal walks, we would definitely stay again. Thank you for having us.

A wonderful family home, in a great position in a lovely village.

The house was perfect, spacious for 7 of us and well equipped kitchen. Lots of seating in the lounge and dining room and the laundry room/boot room came in very handy after some muddy walks! The games room was a hit with the kids too. Thank you :)