Cable Cottage

Had a wonderful relaxing week.

Accommodation was ideal for me and my husband who has mobility issues. (There is one step to bathroom and downstairs bedroom) He enjoyed sitting on the patio watching the world go by when weather permitted. Lovely welcome pack. Hope to be back.

The view is breath-taking and the owners have taken on board the comments about a welcome pack.

Our biggest issue was the damp in both bedrooms, the paint is bubbling off the walls and is worse in the downstairs bedroom. The bedrooms do smell damp and the paint is starting to bubble on the top of the stairs. The blind in the upstairs bedroom isn't adequate to cut out light and you will be work at first light, the blinds on the Velux windows by contrast are perfect. You need to shut the bedroom doors at night as the radiators try and come on throughout the night are very loud. As someone else mentioned the broadband isn't good, it's extremely poor. It took 10 - 15 minutes to load a web page on a website I tried to browse, the broadband is sufficient if you want to check the weather forecast but nothing more, we got better signals using our mobile data on the cliff paths than in the cottage.

Absolutely love Cable Cottage.

The view is breathtaking. The welcome package of bread, milk etc., was a lovely touch. Everything you need in the kitchen. Just a few little niggles. The carpet gripper between kitchen and living room is exposed and hurts if you step on it with socks on. The damp smell needs looking at. However despite these issues it is a beautiful place and I would definitely go again. We had a fantastic, relaxing week

It's my third time at Cable Cottage and it doesn't disappoint.

It's good to see that the owners have taken on board the previous comments about nothing being provided. It was a lovely surprise to find, milk, eggs, bread, a small cake, jam and marmalade there for us. Makes all the difference to booking again. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you'd need. Lots of hot water and comfy beds. But don't expect good broadband connection because it's poor.

Lovely property but very little effort to make it feel welcoming surely a Bunch of flowers or a bowl of fruit would not be too much trouble to make people feel welcome.

When we arrived heating was not on and I had to ring owner to find out how it worked he was very helpful but why was it not on. The utility stinks of heating oil from the boiler and if the lounge door was not shut the smelled as well. If you plan to do cooking bring you own stuff all there is there is a couple of frying pans and three saucepans very poorly equipt. No outside rubbish bin or bags. Sadly it seems the want you money with as little effort as possible. I really do not enjoy doing a poor review but these people need to wake up and make it more welcoming.

Staying at Cable Cottage was like home from home but with stunning views.

The owner of the property was very friendly, polite and helpful. Our holiday experience was very relaxed and enjoyable. Will definitely be returning in the near future.

Stunning location and views.

Very comfortable and cosy house. We would definitely return again. Few points to consider; there was no bin bag in the bin, no dishcloth or cleaning products, not even one dishwasher tablet. Needs basics for the first day. Radiator in the upstairs bedroom is cold. I would maybe suggest a canopy above the front door as the rain came in through the gaps in the door. But all that said it we loved it.

While the description of the holiday accommodation was accurate, it was slightly disappointing that the owners/ caretaker could not make that little extra effort to welcome you to the property.

As previous reviews have already stated, a lot of other properties leave a personalised note, often accompanied by a welcome gift, such as some Welsh cakes, a few tea bags and a pint of milk in the fridge, or even a bottle of wine, etc. As also pointed out previously, there is usually at least one lot of complimentary dishwasher tablets left out, which was not the case at Cable Cottage (I am used to washing by hand, and although a lot of properties that I have rented also leave washing-up liquid and a sponge/ brush, Cable Cottage was not the place to find any thoughtful or helpful extras). Reading back on previous comments about this issue, the owners replied, stating that a ‘welcome pack’ would be included for future visits. This obviously never happened, which is a great shame. I found the property to be generally quite clean, well presented, and maintained, although there were some very large and old cobwebs to be found under shelves, lamp shades, etc. (This seems to be quite a common problem in holiday cottages from my experience, and to be honest, I have seen far worse). Compared to most other holiday cottages, which usually have a selection of books relevant to the local area and a cupboard crammed with activities, there were minimal extras to entertain you, other than a jigsaw, a pack of cards and a handful of old paperback books, which weren’t very interesting. The lighting was disappointing, with no bedside lamp provided for the downstairs bedroom, and the floor lamp in the lounge having no bulb. (This has been pointed out previously in a review back in October). It is also surprising that a few spare bulbs have not been left in a general maintenance cupboard somewhere, which is often the case in most cottages. The heating was problematic. I found that during my stay it only really came on very briefly during the afternoon and never got really hot. At night it stayed very cold in the cottage. I tried all different settings on the heating panel/ temperature settings, and nothing I did made any difference. There were no instructions to be found anywhere for the heating system. (I am not too bothered by the cold, so it was bearable for me, but I know that this is unusual and that most people would hate it). The oven and cooker were very old and could do with replacing. The main oven didn’t work very well, and the touch controls on the electric hob were very hard to use, as they had lost a lot of their sensitivity. The extractor fan needed cleaning, as it barely made any difference when on, and the cooker hood lamp did not work (with the ceiling lights too dim and inadequate for cooking purposes). The washing machine looked like it could do with a good clean, the rubber seal around the door was heavily stained with dirt and grime. The owner asked for the beds to be stripped before departure and placed in the bags provided, but no bags were provided. (I stripped the bed anyway, as I always make the effort to do). A few personal requests which would have made my stay more comfortable/ enjoyable would be to have some curtains for the main window/ patio door in the lounge. It’s a great view during the day, but at night it’s very dark out there, and coming from London, I value my privacy. It would also have been nice to have a basic DVD player, which can be purchased quite cheaply these days (although I do admit to being a little ‘old school’ in my viewing habits). Some may ask why I did not contact the caretaker during my stay if experiencing problems. I have been down that route in the past, and it all becomes slightly intrusive and impacts in a negative way on the short time that you have. All in all, Cable Cottage is a nice place with adequate facilities (if you’re not too fussy) in a great location with great views, but don’t expect any extra effort to make you feel welcome, or you will be disappointed.

Property is in good location and has everything you need.

It has plenty of parking and views are amazing. Its a good starting point to explore coastal path, and not that far from St David's, Tenby etc. However, the house could do with TLC, cushion covers were ripped, no light bulb in floor lamp etc. Our main issue was WiFi (or lack of it). On arrival we reported WiFi wasn't connecting, and it was only in Wednesday when it was finally fixed (while not too big issue for adults, those who travel with teenagers will understand the issue with that). Overall, despite those issues we would still come back to the cottage.

Amazing views, beautiful cottage and great host.

Visited by train so no car but good buses (bus stop 15mins walk in Lower Town), and local taxi. Fantastic coast walks from door and gorgeous beaches. Hope to be back

The accommodation was lovely.

Plenty of storage and it had everything we needed. Waking up to such a beautiful view was the icing on the cake. Just needed more clarity on what to do with the bedding before we left . Also whether we needed to do anything with the recycling other than put it in the recycling containers.

We enjoyed our stay even though the weather was not great.

The cottage is in a fantastic location and the views are amazing. One problem we had was that the upstairs bathroom door was difficult to open. The only other problem was that there was no dustbins outside and the waste collection details were very vague so unfortunately we had to leave our rubbish at the cottage which is not something we have ever done. I would use the cottage again but would prefer it if there was an outside bin.

Very pleasant stay.

Cottage had a few big cobwebs in places. We’re slightly disappointed there was no BBQ facility to make the most of the view out to sea. A seat/stool would be beneficial at both dressing tables

Loved the cottage.

Great position, lovely views. Comfortable living space, well equipped kitchen. Big bedrooms with loads of storage. Shower and bathrooms also good. What’s not to like? I would book this cottage again and probably will.

Could have been a great place but needs some maintenance done, fences down,paint peeling in bedrooms, WiFi although free poor, light bulbs not working in most rooms,limited tv channels.

Shame as very comfortable place

The position of Cable Cottage is excellent, with stunning views from all four sides, including sea views, hill side, cows, foxes and rabbits in the fields!

We used the cottage as a base for exploring the area from Tenby in the south to Aberystwyth further north, and everything in between. For anyone wanting a cottage close to pubs, restaurants, beaches, shops etc, then this could be a problem, as all of those facilities are relatively close but a drive away. The property itself was clean with basically everything you need for the stay. Having read previous reviews we were aware of certain ‘issues’ such as a broken fence which we were told would be addressed during our stay but wasn’t, damp in both bedrooms with the downstairs one being particularly bad and very off putting, window handles and locks defective, a few of the double glazing windows had ‘blown’ and the door out to the patio could not be easily opened due to a faulty lock. In fact my wife could not open it at all. This could be a potential fire hazard in the event of an electrical fire from any the white goods in either the kitchen or utility rooms, plus the window handle problem. None of the above affected our stay, but I just think it’s time that they should be fixed, as previous reviews over a period of time have also mentioned them. Also be aware that on arrival there were no cloths left out for wiping down the sinks or work surfaces, and although there’s a dishwasher there were no tablets provided. These have always been supplied in our previous Sykes cottages and apartments. In fact many of the cottages we’ve previously rented have had ‘welcome’ packs of tea bags, bottle of wine, biscuits etc!

As soon as we walked into the property we were aware of a strong smell of heating oil fumes,couldn't locate the key for patio doors so had to phone Rhys,as I was on the phone to him Sonia ,Rhys wife arrived to collect a small bag of rubbish from previous guests, must say both lovely people.

Found key opened doors to let fresh air in Sonia agreed about the smell,she thought it may have been that the cleaner had done a deep clean of the oven that day and that may have explained it.Anyway,Sonia walked outside with us and apologized for the large section of fence that was broken and laying on the floor awaiting repairs.I told her not to worry it wasn't an issue for us but just be aware if you arrive with children due to the rusty screws that are facing upward.Sonia left and I had to phone Rhys again as the open door wasn't helping,he explained he was 75 miles away and would contact his plumber because they had had a leak from the oil tank a few weeks previously.As promised the plumber arrived promptly,couldn't see a leak but thought the fumes were coming in through holes in wall where heater controls are so he sealed the area with silicone which seemed to solve the issue,another nice chap.Whist the living area was nicely finished with quality fittings,after the plumber left,we decided to finally unpack and went into the downstairs bedroom.Although we were aware of damp issues around the windows from looking at reviews from previous 3 years what we greeted with was not a great impression,the dap was really bad,even the paint was flaking off on the bedroom wall,not good at all.same upstairs but just around the window.However we had a good nights sleep all week as the bed was comfortable.As the week went on, especially with heating on we could see the fumes coming up past the kitchen window quite clearly, which means it would be impossible to open the window there as fumes would be directly into the property.Couldnt fault the views,stunning.The wildlife was great to see too,rabbits,foxes,red kites and if course the cattle .This property has been on our favourite list with Sykes for quite a while but as the saying goes, you don't get a second chance to make a first impression.Such a shame that cable cottage is not getting the TLC it deserves.Has the potential to be first class.

A lovely cottage, well situated to explore the local area.

A great destination for a quiet relaxing holiday but a car is essential. Take hand soap and your own towels but otherwise a very well equipped cottage with just a little ware and tear.

Fabulous location with views second to none.

Brilliant to wake up to. Loved it. So much storage which was brilliant. Just Need to fix the shower in the upstairs bathroom and the water pressure was low so only used the downstairs bathroom. We took lots of stuff with us, including washing up liquid and cloths which was needed, maybe a small welcome pack would have been nice with a pint of milk and a few teabags wouldn’t have gone amiss but if you’re used to bringing everything it’s not a problem. Some road noise was heard but not significant. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Loved this cottage.

very warm and comfortable. Lovely views. Well equipped. The only issue was damp problems in the bedrooms around the windows which I'm sure the owners are aware of. And the outside light switch caused the electricity to trip. Soon sorted.

Comfortable cottage in great location; beautiful and quiet.

Locals very welcoming.

Lovely place just two small hints upstairs bathroom lights full of dead flys Hot water taps need a warning sticker water is scalding hot apart from that such a lovely place

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cable Cottage and will definitely return.

The views are second to none and we were very comfortable. We had a problem one day with the hot water/heating but Rhys came immediately and sorted it. There were a few minor things such as bulbs not working and broken shower fittings but these did not bother us unduly. Over all we had a great week. Thanks very much.

We have had lovely time in there.

The cottage is perfect for staying. The kitchen is well equipped so is each bathroom. Sleeping was comfy. And the view from the cottage to the sea is spectacular. We were quite fortunate with great weather just few drops of rain for couple of hours. The owner of the cottage was very friendly and helpful with everything we needed.

Lovely clean and beautiful cottage, great views, kind and helpful cleaner, the farmer is so helpful, fresh milk available.

The only neighbour is a field of beautiful friendly

What a stunning view!

No matter what kind of weather, it is never the same. The location is great for visiting this part of the Welsh coast. With just cows and seagulls as neighbours. The cottage is well equipped (with a comfortable new settee!), pity about the damp issue in the downstairs bedroom, though it didn't bother us.

What a beautiful place to stay, it's my second time booking Cable Cottage.

Very well equipped kitchen, with everything you could need. The bedrooms are large with plenty of storage and the beds very comfortable. I slept so well all week. We had a slight problem with the heating and hot water in the middle of the week so I phoned Rhys, within half an hour he called in to look at it, he couldn't fix it, so he called the engineer out straight away, he arrived and hour later and fixed the problem. The cottage needs a bit of maintenance done on it as two years ago when I booked it, I mentioned that the back bedroom has an issue with damp in the window bay, this still hasn't been done and at least three windows the double glazing has blown. Both shower holders were broken so it's difficult to adjust them. Apart from these little issues it's a lovely place to stay.and I would recommend it.

Clean, comfortable, well equipped.

Wonderful view of the sea from the cottage. Shame about the weather!

brilliant cottage with a great view and very comfortable

Unfortunately both bedrooms have damp issues, ineffectively disguised by a multitude of air fresheners around the property.

One bed sheet was so badly stained that I swapped it with the spare. That aside, the cottage had all of the facilities you'd require for a break, and the views are stunning.

My husband and I love Cable Cottage.

It’s a place to just chill out and relax. We love watching the Stena lines comes in and out and watching the sea change over the course of the stay. The only thing I have trouble with is the sette. Its old sits very low to the ground and is a struggle to get up from it. Many of us suffer from back troubles and this does not help. I can understand the comments posted regarding the worn settee. We were told they were looking into replacing it last year but as of this posting have not. I would still recommend the cottage just pull the chair out of the bedroom and use that to sit in. Looking forward to booking next year

Its location and views are second to none, always really nice to return to after time away, looking forward to re-visiting.

Coped with the storm without issue, felt snug inside as the weather unfolded. (Yep the sofa is past its best (stool & chair now by main window for view out), the fan function faulty on large oven but convection works... don't let this distract you from staying as its a great place)

Situated with a lovely view, but let down by lack of upkeep by owners.

The seating is tired and worn out with any support in cushions long gone. You sink in and you knees end up much higher than your hips. Definitely needs replacing. Previous comments left by guests in comments book support this and other minuses such as light on stairs not working. Do the owners actually read the comments book?

Some furniture a little tired but overall an excellent property in a fantastic location

The cottage location and scenery with views out to sea are fantastic.

The interior is very nicely fitted out, but needs a bit of TLC in a few places, eg window blind repairs. We have stayed in the cottage several times over the years. There is nothing to beat it!!. The hosts are very helpful if you have a problem.

The cottage was obviously done to a high spec back in 2008 when renovated and is very comfortable, cosy and warm.

The views are fantastic and the cows are lovely neighbours. We had fresh milk and eggs and plenty of loo roll left for us which was lovely. It was all very relaxed and you are left alone to enjoy your holiday which we liked. There are some areas that need some attention in the cottage though I.E. windows - many panes are blown, the fan oven doesn’t work but conventional does, the sofa needs replacing, broken shower tray, carpets need cleaning, window walls addressed in downstairs bedroom, light switches not working on the stairs, bulbs intermittent in bathroom. It is a lovely place, just needs some TLC and maintenance as per other comments.

I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND CABLE COTTAGE TO EVERYONE.

IT IS IN THE PERFECT PLACE AND THE OWNERS ARE EXTREMELY HELPFUL IF NEEDED. VIEWS ARE WONDERFUL . MY GRANDSONS AND I REALLY ENJOYED OUR WEEKS HOLIDAY THERE.

Wonderful property fabulous location and very clean.

Just a couple of issues that could have been addressed. Several light bulbs needed replacing, one being over the stairs. This had been mentioned in the guest book several times. Also we have stayed in rentals for over 40 years and never arrived to no toilet paper in the house, even half a roll would suffice.

Unfortunately we could only stay for 1 1/2 days due to family problems, but a bit of TLC is required to bring this lovely positioned cottage up to spec

Cable Cottage is on a magnificent spot in Fishguard.

Cows to the left, sheep to the right plus pheasants, rabbits and numerous wild birds. Brilliant views of the harbour and out to sea - we carried in the chair from the bedroom to be able to sit and watch the world go by, including the ferry come in and cruise ships when we were there. Excellent facilities. We would have enjoyed a higher sofa to see through the windows but apart from that we can’t fault it. We have booked again for next year and can’t wait.

The view is fabulous and the cottage was clean and well equipped, and everything worked.

Unfortunately, the lovely leather sofa is past its best and if one sat on it one sank so low one could not see the view, or stand up again. There were no bedside tables or lamps in the lower bedroom, which was awkward. \there was no loo paper when we arrived - fortunately we had brought our own, but one would expect at least one roll after a long journey. Some of the light bulbs need replacing. Although we knocked on the owner's door there was no response and we had no contact with them at all, which felt a little strange. We felt that the cottage is being run as an efficient commercial proposition, but without any personal care.

Fantastic stay at cable cottage, views outstanding, coastal path right on doorstep.

Cottage was immaculate, well equipped, didn’t want for anything. Would highly recommend. We would definitely revisit. Many thanks for a wonderful Holiday.

Broken shower shelf, no shower mat.

Broken shelves in fridge so bottles can't be placed. No bulb in upstairs bedside lamp, no bulb working over staircase. Only 1 oven baking tray, torn duvet cover, I took picture. The settee is uncomfortable barely any padding needs to be replaced I couldn't sit on it. A small welcome pack would be nice. Crockery and glasses mostly missed matched not inviting. The house has huge potential, fantastic location and view

An amazing location,another would probably be rather hard to find.

We have had a wonderful time at Cable Cottage.

It’s position and panoramic views are outstanding. The family who own it were really friendly and helpful and we absolutely loved collecting milk and milkshakes daily, fresh from the farm. The coastal path is at the end of the field and provides excellent opportunities for walking. Thanks again for a fabulous stay!

Fantastic location overlooking old town bay.

Cannot be bettered. Some kitchen equipment,especially chinaware in need of replacement owing to chipping and mismatching. These minor defects should not overshadow the many positives.

Well equipped and comfortable cottage in a beautiful location with magnificent views over Fishguard harbour.

Clean and well presented upon arrival and served our needs very well. The only problem we had was being inundated with flies which entered the property every time we opened the doors. Some general maintenance required, e.g. some of the ceiling downlight bulbs need replacing in the utility room and bathrooms, some of the power points are inactive, and weeds need clearing in the paved area outside. But otherwise very good.

fantastic

We greatly enjoyed our stay at Cable Cottage.

Easy to access from the road. Lovely view over the Harbour and surrounding countryside. Ideal position for exploring this coast of Pembrokeshire. Lots of walks along the coastal paths. Locals seemed very friendly and plenty of places to eat for all the family. We were 2 couples and the accommodation was perfect for our need. We found the cottage extremely warm, but were able to adjust the radiators to our liking. Would recommend this cottage to others who like a quiet retreat, but close to amenities.

Lovely weeks stay at Cable Cottage, we had an issue the first night with no heating/hotwater but Rhys kindly came and fixed the boiler within an hour of phoning him.

It would have been nice to see a little welcome pack, as there was nothing there at all, as I'd forgotten to bring tea bags. I just thought there would be some basic supply's there. Most other cottages I've booked before do supply this. Only one toilet roll as well. It was just as well that I'd packed extra toilet rolls. But the actual cottage is lovely great views and the neighbors ( the cows in the field ) were fun to watch. I would certainly recommend going there to other friends and family.

Cable Cottage is in a great location, just off the A487, with great views out over the Irish Sea / St George's Channel.

Despite being on a main road, the cottage is set back & the road is not busy, therefore we didn't hear any traffic during our stay. Views are great and there's lots of countryside to explore, including the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Having the farm next door was great, we got our fresh milk from here, and we were always greeted by the cows in the field next to the cottage. Had a slight problem with the hot water, but after a phone call this was rectified.

Cable Cottage was a lovely, homely cottage and it was very clean.

Ideally suited for exploring West Wales. Sadly we were let down by Sykes Cottages. The overall description does not explain all that is avaiable for self catering. I contacted Sykes Cottages to ask if there was a DVD player avaiable after they made some enquiries to told me there is not a DVD Player. So i went to the trouble of disconnecting my own and taking it with me only to find one in the Cottage. Sykes Cottages need to pay more attention to detail with their descriptive web pages. (Sadly Sykes let down)

This is a lovely cottage in a stunning location with spectacular sea views.

There was everything in the cottage that you could need for a self catering holiday. There are lots of lovely places to explore in the area and it was lovely to come back to the cottage and enjoy the view, whatever the weather.

Great location.

Could do with better access to coastal path maybe better marking. Had one issue and contacted Rhys and he was round within 30 minutes, very attentive and pleasant to talk to. Think a small welcome pack would really finish off a brilliant stay. Would go back.

We had a great time at Cable Cottage.

We loved the position on top of the cliff overlooking Fishguard Harbour seeing the ferry coming and going .The cottage was clean comfortable and well equipped you can relax here. We had lovely fresh Morfa milk every day straight from the farm. The cows in the field looked so content. The contact at the cottage was Rhys he was very helpful. We being not so good at walking these days used the car but if you walk you could not have a better place to stay. The Last Invasion Tapestry is a must see at the Fishguard Town Hall Library and the Royal Oak Public House opposite is where the Treaty was signed they still have the table it was signed on. The staff there were very friendly and the food was good. We also visited the Shed for a meal in Porthgain very nice. We would have no hesitation in returning to this lovely place and to recommend to anyone.

The wifi was excellent, thanks.

An unexpected bonus is the dairy farm next door. Milk and eggs available at all hours. The setting and views are superb.

This cottage is in the most fabulous location, with a terrace looking across the field to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and the sea.

It is well appointed, though some resources had been removed because of covid ( some crockery / glassware, games etc). The host was really helpful. Great stay.

Outstanding views, and felt like home from home - settled in straight away.

Just what we hoped for.

It's a lovely feeling the minute you walk in,really relaxing.

the only downside is if your middle aged as i am the settee is a little too low and found it a little hard to get up from. Apart from that a brill place with great views.

The cottage itself needs a little TLC, windows in the bedrooms need some attention also the blinds could do with being blackout blinds they let the sun in which tended to wake us up, or have curtains fitted as well to block out the light.

The cottage as everything you need to make your stay comfy, with fantastic views, and is pretty central to visiting the many beaches, castles etc. The minor things we’ve mentioned would not stop us staying in this lovely cottage again but I think if some of the things mentioned were done it would improve the stay even more.

Loved the cottage and views.

Bonus fresh milk next door. Need outdoor furniture.

Been to Cable few times, wonderful views of seascapes, weather events (always see a rainbow), and great position for watching wildlife just sitting outside the cottage.

.The smell from boiler was less which was good. New entrance door seems more secure, but the door/windows that give the wonderful views across Fishguard harbour and the surrounding seascape need to be more secure and less draughty (north wind blows straight through keyhole - we put a tissue in it). Please don’t skimp on money outlay - the incredible views are the soul of this property. Clever design needed - secure but retain and even enhance existing views (more glass than frames would be absolutely fantastic and would increase the property’s appeal for autumn/winter hols).

We love the Cottage and have stayed here every September for at least the last 8 years.

However some things are getting a bit jaded, for example some of the double glazing is breaking down, the settee in the lounge/diner is well past its best, the carpet is quite dirty and the DVD player "blue-up" when we first switched on. Some money needs to be spent to brings these things and a few others up to scratch. Flies are an on-going menace. On one day my wife killed 19 before breakfast ! We always bring a fly-swatters, but this does mess up the windows. Of course we are adjacent the owner's working farm with many cows, but don't let the flies put you off. The location of the Cottage is so fantastic with wonderful open sea views.