Swap the big smoke for the great outdoors at this converted barn, tucked away at the foot of Angel Mountain, close to the Pembrokeshire coast.

Nestled amidst the patchwork hills of the Welsh countryside, you could feel a million miles from civilisation here –⁠ which is just how we like things. But when it’s time for a change of pace, the charming seaside town of Newport (six-minute drive) is an afternoon well spent – as is the mighty Pembrokeshire Coast National Park with its vast sandy beaches and secluded coves (eleven-minute drive).

Back at this quirky bolthole retreat, exposed stonework shows the bones of this barn's past, while vintage furniture and objects de art add layers of interest and heaps of style. A home for all seasons, on long summer nights, slide the bifold doors right back and stoke up the barbecue – the firepit will help keep the night flowing as a carpet of stars appear overhead. In winter months, hunker down inside and soak up the countryside vistas through the floor-to-ceiling picture windows - that snuggle seat by the wood-burning stove has got your name on it.

Home truths:
*Check yourself in on arrival with the lockbox
*Child-friendly amenities such as a cot and highchair are available on request
*We'd recommend a car to explore the surrounding coastline and countryside
*There's off-road private parking for three cars
*The dining table doubles as a laptop-friendly workspace
*Well behaved dogs are welcomed at this home
*The garden is fully enclosed
*You'll need to bring along your own firewood for the barbecue firepit
*There's no TV at this home, the perfect excuse to switch off we think