Cilcain, Mathry, Pembrokeshire ,Wales (St David\\\'s, St Davids, Solva, Porthgain, Fishguard, Newgale, Newport, Whitesands, North Pembrokeshire, Strumble Head)

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Cilcain

Cilcain, Mathry, Pembrokeshire, Wales

A big house in a sleepy village, perfect for families. You are half way between Fishguard and St David's, both bustling with shops, restaurants and galleries, but this little spot is quiet with the coastal path near by - and a beautiful walk through woodland to a wide pebbly beach for picnics. Walk straight in to a large, light hall with a smooth parquet floor. A corridor leads to a kitchen with bright blue and yellow tiles, a smart Smeg cooker, art on the walls and huge fridge; for those who love to cook it's heaven-sent. There's a darkwood round table in the dining room with an open fire, and a vast sitting room with wall-to-wall windows overlooking the oft-turbulent sea: three large sofas, a roaring wood-burner, lots of books and exposed stone walls. Grown-up bedrooms are groovy, with comfortable beds and colourful rugs; the master suite is enormous and you could dance a polka in its bathroom. Downstairs is the best children's room ever: toys, games, pictures, books, PlayStation and puzzles! The garden is equipped with football nets, a barbecue and an outhouse for wet days; there's even a children's treasure hunt for when you arrive. Expect a bottle of wine, too, fresh bread, local butter, Welsh cakes and the fires ready to burn away.

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Cilcain

Contact: Anna Grey

Tel: 07887 856131
Sleeps: 10
Rooms: 1 double with bath/shower room, 1 double with bath & shower room, 3 twins.
Price: £750 – £1,825. Short breaks available from £500
Closed: Rarely.

Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available.

Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility.

Wireless internet access available for guests.

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Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

Numerous white sandy beaches including Whitesands, Traeth Llyfn, Caerfai and Newgale all a short drive away.
Delicious local food. Our favourite restaurants include Cwtch and The Bench in St Davids, The Shed and The Sloop in Porthgain and The Canteen in Newport.
Friendly pub with takeaway food within a few minutes walk.
As well as surfing, sailing, kayaking and coasteering, many other activities to try including boat trips to Ramsey Island, horse riding on the beach and canoeing down the river Teifi.
Places of historical interest include St Davids Cathedral, Melin Tregwynt and Castell Henllys.
And for rainy days, the Blue Lagoon, the new 'sub tropical' water park.

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

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living room

master bedroom

garden and view

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.