Castle Mill

Customer rating

4.2★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

21 Customer Review(s)

Carol
May 2026

“This is our second stay at Castle Mill, and it truly fulfils all our requirements.”

It offers plenty of space, is immaculate, and has an ideal location. We've tried other places in the Village, all lovely, but Castle Mill remains our favourite. We plan to return twice a year and might stay for four weeks. It’s the sort of place where you can comfortably settle into life in this home. They have significantly improved bedding and towels; that was my previous concern. I brought my own this time but didn't need to.

It offers plenty of space, is immaculate, and has an ideal location. We've tried other places in the Village, all lovely, but Castle Mill remains our favourite. We plan to return twice a year and might stay for four weeks. It’s the sort of place where you can comfortably settle into life in this home. They have significantly improved bedding and towels; that was my previous concern. I brought my own this time but didn't need to.

- Carol, May 2026
Sarah February 2026

“Lovely property in a beautiful area.”

Well equipped and comfortable with amenities close by and beautiful views.

- Sarah, February 2026
Diana November 2025

“We had a lovely stay.”

A few things could improve it. Information on how to work the heating and other appliances (we have none ourselves!) Do you actually recycle? We separated everything but there was no separate bin outside. What about compost? No red bin for dog poo should it be needed. The freezer was unusable due to being frozen solid, needs a defrost. It would be lovely to have more info on the history and conversion of the mill as it has been done so well.

- Diana, November 2025
Valerie September 2025

“The property was warm and comfortable and very well situated, but there were some issues which prevent me from giving a higher rating: 1.”

The heated towel rail in the ensuite bathroom wasn't working. A maintenance man came on the Monday and fixed it on the Tuesday, but the room remained very cold and dank and was very unpleasant to use. Unsurprisingly, there was evidence of mould. 2. The freezer was so iced up we had to defrost it before it was usable. 3. No handsoap was provided in kitchen or bathrooms and only 2 rolls of loopaper. There were 4 dishwasher tablets, but virtually no washing up liquid. 4. The kitchen wasn't very well stocked (in particular, there weren't enough mugs and tumblers). 5. The dehumidifiers possibly need bleaching, as two of us suffered from allergic rhinitis during our stay. I understand this can be caused by a buildup of mould inside the reservoirs which can emit spores into the air while the dehumidifiers are running.

- Valerie, September 2025
Pamela September 2025

“Castle Mill Cottage has many positives, perfect location,well equiped, lots of hot water, plenty of parking, warm and cosy.”

Cleanliness could be improved and some maintenance of facilities needs to be checked. Beds are comfortable, but the pillows could be softer ( we fou d them either too thick and hard or overwashedand lumpy). However, It it is lovely and offers value for money, and we would definitely revisit. When guests are staying for the full week It would be useful to have extra towels and cleaning products, including extra bin bags available so that we can keep the cottage clean. (We purchased these). Instructions for equipment within the property would also be useful. There is, however, lots of really well put together information on the area. Thoughtfully including emergency contact numbers, places to visit, places to eat, and a list of dog friendly beaches plus maps for walking.

- Pamela, September 2025
Jennifer August 2025

“Enjoyed our stay at Castle Mill.”

Lovely sea views. Despite the rainy week we had, the property was warm & we had no issues with dampness. Kitchen well equipped. Worth noting that the secure back garden is small (we had a dog) & the front garden is completely open. Also a hanging rail in the main bedroom would’ve been appreciated esp. as there is room for one. Apart from that, would recommend.

- Jennifer, August 2025
Jennifer August 2025

“The cottage and location were perfect, however the overall rating has been let down by the following; 1.”

The property wasn't as clean as it could have been. It seemed that it had had a 'surface' clean, but it certainly hadn't been thoroughly cleaned prior to our arrival 2. Disappointing lack of any kind of welcome pack., not even a bin liner in any of the bins. A small gesture of a pint of milk, some sugar etc would have gone a long way. 3. The property was listed as having a BBQ. Unfortunately the BBQ was filthy, rusty and three of the four legs dropped off, so was unusable. 4. Every room had a dehumidifier but there was no information on these at all. They needed to be emptied twice a day to keep them running. 5. There was no hot water on our first morning. We found the boiler and were able to turn the water on, but again, there was no information on this. All of the above are quick fixes! It's a shame as otherwise the property would have been perfect.

- Jennifer, August 2025
Joanne June 2025

“Good location.”

Good facilities and clean and comfy. Quite a few cobwebs and spiders but I guess to be expected. Birds in loft of main bedroom not great as woke us early with chirping. A few maintenance issues - broken window handle in kitchen, twin bedroom doors don't lock properly. Unable to shower ar same time as ran out of hot water. Instructions on cooker would be helpful. Bigger bath towels would be better. Check freezer as someone left ice cream in there. Provisions left very nice touch.

- Joanne, June 2025
Paula May 2025

“We had a lovely relaxing stay at Castle Mill, everything was provided for.”

This is a beautiful property, spacious and peaceful, perfectly located in the town with all amenities available locally.

- Paula, May 2025
Jeremy April 2025

“Castle Mill is a sensitively converted ex working mill building about three minutes walk from the centre of Newport.”

The decor is a stylish eclectic mix of antiques and modern furniture which works beautifully within the context of the building. Everything seems to have been thought about, there is a large bench by the door to sit on and take your boots off after a long walk and plenty of places to hang coats. The kitchen is well stocked and has everything you need. There are dehumidifier's in every room which need to be emptied every day but this takes moments and wasn't a problem for us. Location wise it is great as parking seems to be at a premium in the town but you can park outside the cottage and access everything, the beach, long walks, pubs etc, without having to move the car. All in all a great stay.

- Jeremy, April 2025
Fiona September 2024

“Lovely spacious cottage, in a beautiful setting.”

The cottage was well equipped and not far to walk to pubs, restaurants and shops.

- Fiona, September 2024
Jenny August 2024

“A wonderful location, so close to the centre of Newport (yet with its own parking), and with all the lovely walks straight from the property.”

The previous feedback on this website had clearly been noticed, as the property was very clean, and milk, bread, butter and Welsh cakes were there as a welcome, which was lovely. We took our own drain mesh trap to catch hairs in the main shower (thank you to a previous reviewer who had warned us!). A couple of minor pointers: Firstly, we would have appreciated some clarity around the recycling. We saved all our paper, plastic, and glass and carried it down to Long Street car park (as in the property instructions on the wall by the microwave) but there was only a bottle bank there, so we had to put all the recyclables in the black bin sacks in the cottage, which seemed a huge pity. Secondly, some guidance about how much to run the dehumidifiers (night/day, how often) would have been helpful. We worked out how to empty them using the instruction manual on the shelf above the television, but some more guidance in the white folder would be useful. All in all though we had a great week and would be happy to choose this property again.

- Jenny, August 2024
Peter August 2024

“The property was lovely in a beautiful location but it was let down by cleanliness and general maintenance.”

When we first arrived we thought this is amazing until you looked a bit closer. There were cobwebs everywhere and they had been there for some time, especially on the velux windows which really stood out. The sink was stained brown, luckily there was some bleach cleaner which got it back to its original cream colour. The toilets were stained as well but we had no bleach left and felt we shouldn’t really be cleaning the place. Doing holiday cleans ourselves we realise that you may miss something when cleaning but these bits really stood out. We weren’t sure if we’d done the recycling and rubbish correctly as the bins outside weren’t marked for what was to go into them. Beds and pillows were comfortable, plenty of parking, the outside areas were lovely but again could do with a gardener to trim it back as it’s very overgrown, especially by the stream. The dehumidifiers we never found a problem with the noise but instructions on how to empty them would have made life easier for those that have never had to use them. Please don’t let the bits I’ve mentioned put you off booking as it was lovely but it would be better if the issues mention were sorted out.

- Peter, August 2024
Malcolm June 2024

“Lovely cottage beautiful setting.”

Dehumidifiers noisy and need emptying very often. Certain areas could do with a bit of TLC but none of this stopped us having a great time

- Malcolm, June 2024
Lynne June 2024

“When we arrived at 4pm the house hadn't been cleaned, the beds not changed and towels were dirty.”

There were cobwebs everywhere and although cleaners may have prepared for guests, it's clear that the Mill hasn't had a thorough clean for months. The building itself has a damp gable-end wall (in the lounge), and dehumidifiers abound. There is an exhaust outlet for the boiler at head height on the outside wall - by the double doors which gives off noxious waste gases when in use, - making the rear patio unusable and the rear doors couldn't be opened onto the garden because of the gas outlet. The garden area around the rear patio was sodden and could be made dry by channeling the drainage from the hill into the old mill race. There were no welcome facilities and no washing-up liquid or dishwasher tablets. The emergency cleaners managed to get to the property soon after 4.30 and did a thorough job of rectifying the mistakes. They left us some basic items, but not the cleaning items mentioned above. The property would clearly benefit from a woodburner rather than a piano - Do not touch. Really disappointed, and although Sykes resolved the issues quickly, they have not been back in touch to talk through the impact that an unprepared, dirty property had on our holiday. The Mill could be a really special place to stay with just a few changes.

- Lynne, June 2024
Peter December 2023

“Car parking gets very muddy when raining.”

De-humidifiers have small reservoirs. Otherwise, great place, may well return.

- Peter, December 2023
Dan September 2023

“We had a lovely stay.”

The property is in a lovely located with beautiful views of the sea from the side of the property and kitchen window. The property was immaculately clean. The living room and kitchen were both functional and comfortable. The bedroom we're all clean, the beds were OK. I would not class them as comfy. There are mattress toppers on top to try and enhance the comfort, but the beds themselves could do with replacing. This is the only reason for a 4 star and not 5 star review. The drain in the shower get clogged and does not drain properly. This is clearly a long standing issue as the door frame in the bathroom has started to go rotten. If we could suggest one thing it would be the owner put some handsoap in the bathroom. I think we have been spoilt with every other property we have rented with sykes (10+) ad they usually have maybe a pint of milk and a few little started bits to help you on your way. At Castle Mill there was nothing and that is fine. We appreciate this is just an added bonus, but we would expect a bottle of handsoap. The first thing koat people do when travelling a long was is use the bathroom. This is literally rather only negative comments. The property is beautiful, the location is beautiful and there is everything you need on your doorstep, from cafes, a local butchers, spar shop and a lovely pub.

- Dan, September 2023
Caroline June 2023

“This is a wonderful property!”

Tucked away but yet so close to town and the wonderful countryside and sea. The cottage is clean and well presented and we had a fabulous stay.

- Caroline, June 2023
Michael June 2023

“Great position.”

Wonderful views. Peaceful. Cigarette roll up on front step on arrival. Uncomfortable beds due to cheap mattresses. Average quality bed linen. Two pillows on double bed with no pillow case. Towels not great. No hand towel in kitchen. Only one tea towel. Dirty dishwasher.

- Michael, June 2023
Richard May 2023

“This is a lovely property which offers a wide range of activities nearby.”

We took advantage of the shops, pubs, places to walk, and the local market on Monday. The accommodation is well equipped and comfortable. The town is pleasant without being spoilt by overdeveloped tourism. Further afield we enjoyed the Gwaun valley and coastal walks.

- Richard, May 2023
Soups February 2023

“Truly loved staying in this "upside down" charming cottage.”

Kitchen very well stocked and very comfy beds. Would like to suggest a "grab rail" in the bathroom as bath side is quite high. Plenty of eateries with delicious food. Definitely hope to return.

- Soups, February 2023

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Summary

Up side down living and set over multi-levels
Three bedrooms
1 x Lower ground floor king size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC (please take care on the stairs leading to the lower ground floor)
1 x Ground floor double
1 x Ground floor twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
First floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Ground floor utility
Oil central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Electric Vehicles: This property does not have a charge point for electric vehicles and charging from within the property is prohibited
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Please bring your own beach towels
Highchair and stairgate available
Ample off-road parking for 3 cars
Enclosed garden with furniture and barbecue (there is a drop from the patio leading to the exterior of the property)
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (additional charge applies), more on reques
Note: This 200-year-old building has very thick stone walls which has been lime washed to allow the building to breath and dehumidifiers needs to be used in the property
There is a country road nearby, please ensure children are supervised
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.6 miles

The property

Castel Mill is an historic grade II listed stone mill that has been beautifully renovated to upside down living with lime washed walls and open beams located in a tranquil area of Newport, Pembrokeshire, alongside the castle which it supported for centuries.

Six guests and their four-legged companions are invited to enjoy a peaceful retreat in West Wales at Castle Mill, which offers off-road parking and easy access to the town’s amenities and the beach.

As soon as you enter your new home away from home, you'll notice how well-equipped the first floor kitchen is with all the appliances you need to cook up a tasty meal while your loved ones unwind in the sitting area, which has a Smart TV for all your entertainment needs.

With a bottle of champagne, gather the family around the large dining table and enjoy a hearty meal; on balmy days, head outside to the garden and enjoy your meal alfresco as you recount the days adventures.

Retire to one of the three beautifully-presented bedrooms, with your choice of a ground-floor double or twin and a lower-ground-floor king-size with its very own en-suite shower room, while the stars come out.

You can also have a rejuvenating shower or indulge in a long soak in the contemporary family bathroom.

With Castle Mill as your charming base, whisk your loved ones away on a fun-filled trip to Pembrokeshire.

Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1122383 & 1113333, together sleeping up to 20 guests.

Newport Castle Cottages

Newport Castle Cottages are hidden away in the popular Pembrokeshire town of Newport. With a long connection to the history of the Barony of Cemaes, this gorgeous trio of beautifully presented, stone-built cottages sleep a combined total of 21 and offer all you could need for a celebration with family and friends or simply a relaxing break. With off-road parking, nearby amenities, and the beach just a short drive away, this fabulous collection is the perfect choice, whether you want to stay in and catch up with your loved ones or venture out to find new and exciting attractions. Explore the town, where you can treat your loved ones to a delicious meal at Tides Kitchen & Wine Bar, Blas at Fronlas, Castle Inn and The Golden Lion, stock up on essentials at the convenience store, at the local butchers and in the wholefood shop, enjoy the shoreline by taking in the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, or spend a fun-filled afternoon at Newport Beach. On the outskirts of the town, the history buffs in your party can enjoy the fascinating sites of Pentre Ifan's Neolithic Burial Chamber and Castell Henllys Iron Age Village, before venturing up into the mythical Preseli Hills, the birthplace of Stonehenge. Continue onto Fishguard, where you soak up the local history of Jemima Nicholas and her trusted pitchfork, which helped repel Napoleon's forces in the 'Last Invasion of Mainland Britain' in 1797. Further afield you’ll find Cardigan, where the first ever Welsh Eisteddfod was held in its castle in 1176. The Welsh Wildlife Centre in Cilgerran and Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve are also a must for the nature lovers of the group. Find all you could need and more at Newport Castle Cottages.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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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.

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Newport, Pembrokeshire, South Wales & Pembrokeshire (Ref. 1122393)

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Reviews & Ratings

“This is our second stay at Castle Mill, and it truly fulfils all our requirements.”

“Lovely property in a beautiful area.”

“We had a lovely stay.”

“The property was warm and comfortable and very well situated, but there were some issues which prevent me from giving a higher rating: 1.”

“Castle Mill Cottage has many positives, perfect location,well equiped, lots of hot water, plenty of parking, warm and cosy.”

“Enjoyed our stay at Castle Mill.”

“The cottage and location were perfect, however the overall rating has been let down by the following; 1.”

“Good location.”

“We had a lovely relaxing stay at Castle Mill, everything was provided for.”

“Castle Mill is a sensitively converted ex working mill building about three minutes walk from the centre of Newport.”

“Lovely spacious cottage, in a beautiful setting.”

“A wonderful location, so close to the centre of Newport (yet with its own parking), and with all the lovely walks straight from the property.”

“The property was lovely in a beautiful location but it was let down by cleanliness and general maintenance.”

“Lovely cottage beautiful setting.”

“When we arrived at 4pm the house hadn't been cleaned, the beds not changed and towels were dirty.”

“Car parking gets very muddy when raining.”

“We had a lovely stay.”

“This is a wonderful property!”

“Great position.”

“This is a lovely property which offers a wide range of activities nearby.”