The Forge | Holiday Rental in St. Ishmaels, Pembrokeshire

Holiday home
The Forge is a ground floor detached cottage on the edge of the village of St. Ishmaels in South Wales. The cottage sleeps four people and has one double bedroom, one twin and a family bathroom. Also in the cottage are a fitted kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with woodburner. Outside is off road parking for 2 cars, an enclosed side lawned area with bench and a front patio with furniture. Just a short drive from the coast, The Forge is a superb family holiday cottage for discovering the beauty of the South Wales countryside.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with woodburner.

Area
The charming village of St. Ishmaels is home to a pub and benefits from a visiting butcher and provides easy access to the scenic Pembrokeshire coast. Take a boat trip to Caldey Island, or visit the town of Milford Haven 7 miles away.

Region
Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.

Amenities
Electric storage and panel heaters with underfloor heating in bathroom and woodburner. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of guidebooks and hairdryer. WiFi available. Electricity inc. in rent. Fuel for woodburner available to purchase locally. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Patio at front with furniture. Enclosed lawned area at side with bench. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3 miles, pub 1 mile. Café 5 mins walk. Note: There are steps up to both entrances and internal steps down to the kitchen.

Mrs Wood

September 2020

The listing doesn't show how nice this place is.. It was much better than expected and felt much roomier than it looked in the photos. (Maybe due to high ceilings? Maybe camera angles?). There is actually central heating run off a boiler now, rather than storage heaters as listed, as well as a back-up electric panel heater in lounge, underfloor in bathroom and a log stove. The garden was secure for our medium-sized dog. Slate floors, everywhere but bedrooms, made it easy to clean up the sand that came home with the dog too. The kitchen was well equipped for self catering, with good pans and sharp knives etc and there was space in the cupboards for groceries. Everything was in working order, but electric oven is not a fan one though so does take a fair while to warm up. We only used one bedroom but the double bed was quite comfortable. Sofas were comfy too. (They are leather though, if you are reading this and vegetarian). Views were nice, a lake with swans on from lounge and lovely sunsets from kitchen window (I must have taken about 20 photos). Local roads are mostly single track but not too, ("too" as in like Cornish), narrow and have enough passing spaces to get by. There is a stony beach about 15 mins walk away and other great ones a short drive away. We only visited beaches, so cannot comment on other local points of interest. I really enjoyed this trip, in spite of the rain. I would certainly book The Forge again if I returned to the area.

Mrs Wood, September 2020

August 2020

The cottage itself (The Forge, St Ishmael, Pembrokeshire, Wales) was lovely and we felt that Covid 19 procedures had been followed.. However, the bathroom was quite mouldy, especially behind the toilet and sink. In the bedroom, with the double bed, there were signs of damp on the ceiling and this room smelled a little bit fousty. Also, we were there for 2 weeks but only had towels for one week - in fact only 3 bath sheet towels were provided but there were four of us: a change of towels mid holiday would have been nice. We could have washed them but the washing line was broken, and as there was no tumble drier, we could not get them dry - we ended up buying our own towels. Another thing - more than four bowls need to be provided so that we could have made more use of the dishwasher - we just washed up in the end - washing up bowl was too big for sink! none of these things stopped us from having a good holiday and or would prevent us from booking with you or The Forge again - but you did ask for feedback to make the cottage / holiday better!

Mrs Bate, August 2020

July 2020

Disappointed that the washing line was broken this year and not replaced as made it hard to dry any clothes from the children including wetsuits and life jackets.. Would love them to have a BBQ that wasn’t rusty and lay on the floor exactly there it was last year. So on first approach it looked extremely run down this year. Also the bushes out the back are so over grown this year, be lovely to have them chopped back slightly to make it easier to enjoy the balcony space with the lovely view it offers. Although the new heating system works brilliantly and much more effective than previous years (6th year in this cottage) overall we had an amazing time and for us it’s always just a base and does the job we want - Thank you again for another year here! We would happily return

Mrs Price, July 2020

September 2019

We had a wonderful time, the cottage was more than we imagined.. Nice location well equipped and very homely we will certainly book it again .we would like to say thankyou to everyone in connection with the cottage .

Mr Thomas, September 2019

August 2019

It would be nice to have had logs and matches available which could have been charged for if used.. Also perhaps some throws that could make sitting room a little cosier on chilly evenings.....other than that the property was very well appointed.

Mrs Staddon, August 2019

A lovely part of Britain, so many sandy beaches within a short distance but also nice countryside.. A beautiful part of pembrokeshire away from the hustle and bustle of Tenby, Saundersfoot etc.

Mr Brookstein, August 2019

July 2019

Great location .. Very peaceful. Great views from the windows. Lovely comfortable cottage. Totally enclosed garden for dogs.It was great to be able to put them in the garden knowing they were safe.

Mrs Norton

June 2019

Perfect location for visiting Skomer - which was our priority.. Lovely coastal walks within a very short distance of the property. Very peaceful location, not overlooked, no traffic. Within walking distance of a very nice pub.

Mrs Wheeler, July 2019

Lovely place.. But didn't realise that it was not near any shops. But once we got supplies it was nice and cosy. Great outlook.

Mrs Hand

May 2019

Lovely cottage in a great location for walks along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.. Clean and tidy, with secure garden for dogs. Lovely places to eat.

Mr Ware

October 2018

We enjoyed our stay as it was within easy access for us to go and observe the seals that were breeding in the vicinity..

Mr Watts

Great location, lots of nearby places to visit.. However the WiFi was incredibly slow and the beds were very uncomfortable due to extremely hard mattresses. The rest of the cottage was cosy and the garden was great for the dogs.

Mr Westell

August 2018

Fab cottage in a great location for cliff top walks, beautiful beaches and good honest pub grub..

Mr Schofield

An amazingly quiet place to stay.. Comfortable, cosy and welcoming with a very peaceful atmosphere. The dogs loved the fire - we couldn't get near it!

Mrs Ostler

May 2018

The cottage was lovely and so quiet at night.. The garden was safe for the dogs.

Mrs Squire

Although the double bed that my mother slept in was very comfortable, the twin beds were not.. In order to make my mattress comfortable I covered it with the duvet from the other bed and slept on that. If both beds were being used both occupants would have had a very uncomfortable week. Other than that the cottage was perfect. However finding it was a nightmare. Directing someone there from Johnston may be ok for a local but makes no sense to someone coming from West Sussex or Mid Wales as we were because it takes you out of your way, and talking to a resident at a neighbouring cottage we were told that several people had said the same thing. My mother and I came in separate cars and it took each of us an hour to find the cottage once we were in St Ishmaels because the directions made no sense. May I suggest the directions are changed to the following? Once in St Ishmaels ask someone to direct you to the garden centre. With the garden centre on your left proceed along the road until you get to the t junction - a few hundred yards. The Forge is the building on your left at the junction.

Mr Betts

December 2017

Delightful cottage and we had a wonderful stay there with our two dogs.. Beautiful coastal and countryside walks. Easy and beautiful drives to local towns and to St David's. Would happily book again.

Mrs Payne

June 2017

It would have been good to have Wi-Fi in the cottage and also a hairdryer.. Otherwise it was excellent

Mrs Holding

April 2015

A lovely area with nice walks nearby. A beautiful characterful cottage and the weather was heavenly for the time of year. Loved the front and rear gardens for dogs. Will most likely book again.

Mrs Payne, June 2017

A lovely area with nice walks nearby.. A beautiful characterful cottage and the weather was heavenly for the time of year. Loved the front and rear gardens for dogs. Will most likely book again.

Mrs Griffiths

September 2014

The Forge had all the requirements for a family to enjoy a holiday. The view from the kitchen window of the fields surrounding the property was lovely.The Forge was in the centre of many local beautiful places, an excellent centre for walking.

Mrs Holding, April 2015

August 2014

The Forge had all the requirements for a family to enjoy a holiday.. The view from the kitchen window of the fields surrounding the property was lovely.The Forge was in the centre of many local beautiful places, an excellent centre for walking.

Miss Harkin

June 2014

The Forge was an idyllic holiday destination. I did not get a full idea of how wonderful the house was from the pictures; the house is full of character and has absolutely everything you could possibly need for a lovely week away. The local pub is a short walk away, the beer garden is vast, the staff incredibly friendly and food fantastic. We were spoilt for choice for activities nearby, from sea fishing to wonderful coastal walks, I couldn't imagine anyone who wouldn't find many fun things to do. A massive thank you to the owners for providing such a welcoming and comfortable holiday home.

Mrs Griffiths, August 2014

May 2014

The Forge was an idyllic holiday destination.. I did not get a full idea of how wonderful the house was from the pictures; the house is full of character and has absolutely everything you could possibly need for a lovely week away. The local pub is a short walk away, the beer garden is vast, the staff incredibly friendly and food fantastic. We were spoilt for choice for activities nearby, from sea fishing to wonderful coastal walks, I couldn't imagine anyone who wouldn't find many fun things to do. A massive thank you to the owners for providing such a welcoming and comfortable holiday home.

Mrs Edwards

October 2013

We found the cottage lovely and the information from the owner was friendly and relaxed. We enjoyed our week very much and want to book again.

Mr Shephard

September 2013

Overall, it was very quiet and comfortable, well decorated and clean. The bed was very comfortable and I slept well. As for the holiday, it went well. The coastal scenery is quite stunning, fine beaches and cliff walks. The Lobster Pot Inn at Marloes serve very good food, very pleasant staff!

Miss Harkin, May 2014

We found the cottage lovely and the information from the owner was friendly and relaxed.. We enjoyed our week very much and want to book again.

Mrs Edwards, September 2013

August 2013

Overall, it was very quiet and comfortable, well decorated and clean.. The bed was very comfortable and I slept well. As for the holiday, it went well. The coastal scenery is quite stunning, fine beaches and cliff walks. The Lobster Pot Inn at Marloes serve very good food, very pleasant staff!

Mrs Baker

May 2013

A very peaceful nice location. We would recommend to anyone will be going back.

Mr Shephard, August 2013

A very peaceful nice location.. We would recommend to anyone will be going back.

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The Forge in St. Ishmaels, Pembrokeshire