Ailfryn

Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

16 Customer Review(s)

David
April 2022

“This was our second stay at Ailfryn ( we had a week there in June last year) and it was great to see how much the property had been improved from last year, a huge credit to the owners.”

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The kitchen refurbishment is brilliant and has totally transformed the downstairs and the new downstairs shower/ toilet was also a very welcome addition. It is also worth mentioning that we thought the general kitchen facilities were extremely comprehensive and without doubt the best we have ever experienced in over 25 years staying at cottages in West Wales. It was also a very nice touch to find a bottle of wine on our arrival - that was really appreciated. There were no negative comments except that the upstairs bathroom shower ( whilst a very welcome addition) suffered from very poor water pressure which meant it was effectively unusable.This was no fault of the owners of course but is worth mentioning to pass on to the owners. All in all, a superb property and one which is fully deserving of 5 stars ( out of 5)!

- David, April 2022
Martin April 2022

“A lovely property within 10 mins walk of the local pubs and shops.”

Excellent standard of accomodation. Only criticism is despite having new bathroom and shower over the bath upstairs the water pressure means it cannot be used as a shower. This is minor inconvenience as the downstairs shower is excellent. Woukd definately stay again.

- Martin, April 2022
Stephen March 2022

“Very spacious well equipped cottage.”

Lovely enclosed garden with lots of wildlife. Comfy and well located. Fabulous views short walk to the Parrog and centre of village. Enjoyed so much we have booked a further week later in year.

- Stephen, March 2022
Peter March 2022

“We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage.”

Although located on a main road this wasn't a problem and not something we were aware of most of the time. We all slept well. The new kitchen and bathroom were fabulous. The views from the cottage are amazing. We had a sunny week in a beautiful area of the world. Would highly recommend to stay. We are already thinking of booking in the future.

- Peter, March 2022
Liz October 2021

“The cottage is in a super position and has a lot of great features.”

However it is in a pretty tired condition. The kitchen needs refurbishing. The shower is very small for such a large property and more of a drizzle. The upstairs toilet takes a very long time to refill. Toilet cleaning products would be helpful. The sink plug upstairs got stuck. The listings stated that a basket of logs would be provided but they weren’t. None of this prevented us from enjoying our stay in Newport, which is a delightful area.

- Liz, October 2021
David October 2021

“Showers were very poor.”

Accomadation was generally good but could dowith a bit of a refurbishment

- David, October 2021
Geoffrey October 2021

“Great holiday, enjoyed by all the family including Bagel (the dog).”

No significant problems and pretty good weather. Took us a while to sort out the internet, but we got there.

- Geoffrey, October 2021
Caroline September 2021

“On arrival neither of the showers were working properly - in fact the one in the bathroom didn't work at all.”

Even after the plumber had called and tried to fix the problems the showers were not satisfactory. The overall cleanliness was well below par. The oven was dirty, there were stains on the stair carpet and on the sofas in the sitting room. The windows and window sills were marked with deposits from flys. One of the blinds in the bedroom on the right at the top of the stairs was totally inadequate and let in the light from the garden next door. The duvets were summer weight and there were no extra blankets available. Would appreciate larger (and pale coloured) bath towels. However, having said all that Ailfryn is a lovely house in a wonderful position with views across the estuary that one would never get tired of looking at. Both the town and the beech are in walking distance even for those of us of a 'certain age'. Ailfryn is in desperate need of some refurbishment and TLC. Nice garden again in need of some tlc. It appeared to be dog proof as neither of ours managed to get out despite one of them being an escape artist! Plenty of parking - tricky exit.

- Caroline, September 2021
Patricia August 2021

“The freezer in the garage was completely frozen up so I had to spend the first day of our holiday defrosting it.”

The cleaners apparently said they could not do it in one day but I managed it. It clearly had not been defrosted for some considerable time. A new fridge/freezer was scheduled to arrive - when asked if we wanted it we said very clearly that we did not want it during our stay. It arrived unannounced on the Friday afternoon when we were in the middle of the funeral of a dear friend - online of course. Could not have been worse timing - with no warning.

- Patricia, August 2021
James July 2021

“Lovely views in a brilliant location but for what we paid we were very disappointed in the accomodation.”

The downstairs bathroom wasn't nice, the kitchen units were not in good condition and the fridge was leaking. Generally it felt tired. Additionally exiting the property in a car is perilous with better visibility required, even cutting back the hedge would help.

- James, July 2021

The owners are planning an overhaul of the property during the winter months. We had not been made aware at the time that the fridge was leaking. This has since been rectified (blocked drainage hole) and a new fridge has been delivered. Property Owner
Davina July 2021

“Ailfryn was one of the best cottages we have ever stated in with regard to additional equipment provided- children’s toys, kitchen utensils and crockery, drying rack etc.”

Very well located for the village and beaches. I left a message in the house for the caretakers / cleaners highlighting a few problems which hopefully can be resolved prior to the next visitors arriving. The bathroom light did not have a pull cord, the DVD player did not work and the fittings for the cutlery drawer and under oven cupboard were loose. In general, the kitchen needs some renovation. We would love to stay again in the future and we had a great family holiday.

- Davina, July 2021
Sara May 2021

“Ailfryn is in an excellent location, but the property needs some TLC.”

There are signs of damp & it’s generally tired & needs upgrading. It definitely needs comfortable garden furniture,& the upstairs over bath shower needs a shower screen/curtain to be usable. The garden is not dog friendly. The fence at the end of the garden is around 50cm high, so easily jumpable for an active larger dog ( particularly when there are wild rabbits in the neighbours’ garden!). The freezer of the fridge freezer in the house wasn’t in use, so we had to use the freezer in the garage which was inconvenient. With a little thought & investment Ailfryn could be really special. Newport is a lovely place & I’d definitely recommend visiting.

- Sara, May 2021
Clive October 2020

“There were some light bulbs not working in the dining room and kitchen, so this should be checked before every new tenant goes in!”

Other than that, everything else was perfect and the town and area were wonderful!

- Clive, October 2020
Anne August 2020

“Only criticism is the confusion about rubbish and recycling.”

The instructions said to leave glass in a box in garage (there wasn't one anywhere) and to leave rubbish in black bags (the bags were white opaque) and not clear where to put cardboard and cans . Other than that we had a great time, the property was really good.

- Anne, August 2020
Abigail March 2020

“Strange time as the lockdown started while we were away.”

But the cottage was lovely!

- Abigail, March 2020
Hasan December 2019

“Very good”

- Hasan, December 2019
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The property

This very comfortable detached dormer holiday bungalow situated in the town of Newport is just a 5 minute walk from the town centre and 10 minutes from Parrog beach.

For the 2022 season the property has a complete refit of the kitchen & utility room and downstairs shower room.

Newport is known as the pearl of the Pembrokeshire coastline and it has everything you could wish for in a holiday destination with a good selection of individual shops, pubs and restaurants, plus two beaches and all of this backed by Carningli (Angel Mountain).

Access to the Pembrokeshire coastal path is at Parrog and there are 186 miles of stunning coastal path to enjoy.

Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x Ground Floor zip/link Double (can be twin on request), 2 x First Floor Doubles, 1 x First Floor Single plus occasional day bed
First Floor Family Bathroom with bath with shower over (NB low water pressure), basin & WC
Ground Floor Shower Room with shower, basin & WC recently renewed
New kitchen & utility completely refitted for the 2022 season
Dining Room
Sitting Room with multi-fuel stove
Conservatory
Garage
Gas central heating with multi-fuel stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, DVD, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot, highchair and fitted stair-gates at top and bottom of stairs are provided
Off road parking for four cars and a boat
Fully enclosed garden with lawn, patio areas and garden furniture
Two well behaved dogs welcome (additional charge applies)
Sorry, no smoking
Shop, pub and coast 10 min walk
Note: Please bring your own beach towels and cot linen
Note: The garden is enclosed but cannot be guaranteed dog or childproof
Note: One basket of logs is provided and more are available locally
Note: The occasional day bed in bedroom four is only suitable for a child or small adult

About the location

NEWPORT, PEMBROKESHIRE

Fishguard 7 miles; Cardigan 10 miles.

Newport is a beautiful coastal town in Pembrokeshire, south west Wales lying on the River Nevern with a selection of shops, pubs, tea rooms, plus an excellent golf course overlooking the sea as well as a lovely sheltered harbour. Newport lies on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path which is renowned worldwide for its unique landscape and wonderful opportunities to go dolphin and seal spotting. Wonderful coastal walks along the path or in the nearby Preseli Hills with the ever changing scenery are a walkers dream all year round. Learn about history when you visit the mills, craft centres and castles dotted around the county or spend a day at the wonderful Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort where you can learn hands on all about living during that time. See the majestic Shire Horses at the Shire Horse Farm or spend relaxing days on the huge choice of beautiful sandy beaches. All year round this is a perfect location for all the family.

Note: Please bring your own beach towels and cot linen
Note: The garden is enclosed but cannot be guaranteed dog or childproof
Note: One basket of logs is provided and more are available locally
Note: The occasional day bed in bedroom four is only suitable for a child or small adult
Note: The shower over bath is for rinsing only due to low water pressure

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Reviews & Ratings

“This was our second stay at Ailfryn ( we had a week there in June last year) and it was great to see how much the property had been improved from last year, a huge credit to the owners.”

“A lovely property within 10 mins walk of the local pubs and shops.”

“Very spacious well equipped cottage.”

“We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage.”

“The cottage is in a super position and has a lot of great features.”

“Showers were very poor.”

“Great holiday, enjoyed by all the family including Bagel (the dog).”

“On arrival neither of the showers were working properly - in fact the one in the bathroom didn't work at all.”

“The freezer in the garage was completely frozen up so I had to spend the first day of our holiday defrosting it.”

“Lovely views in a brilliant location but for what we paid we were very disappointed in the accomodation.”

“Ailfryn was one of the best cottages we have ever stated in with regard to additional equipment provided- children’s toys, kitchen utensils and crockery, drying rack etc.”

“Ailfryn is in an excellent location, but the property needs some TLC.”

“There were some light bulbs not working in the dining room and kitchen, so this should be checked before every new tenant goes in!”

“Only criticism is the confusion about rubbish and recycling.”

“Strange time as the lockdown started while we were away.”

“Very good”

The property

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About the location

NEWPORT, PEMBROKESHIRE