Self-Catering St. Ishmaels

The Forge St. Ishmaels, Pembrokeshire

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From: €419 weekly Guests 4 Rooms 2 Bathroom 1

Key Features

  • Pet Friendly
  • Enclosed Garden
  • Garden
  • Parking

Property Description

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.

Holiday Rental Amenities

  • Accepts Pets
  • Cooker
  • Dishwasher
  • Enclosed garden
  • Fridge
  • Garden
  • Kettle
  • Linen provided
  • Log fire
  • Parking
  • Parking space
  • Towels provided
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wifi
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Key Features
  • Pet Friendly
  • Enclosed Garden
  • Garden
  • Parking

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Self-Catering Reviews

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
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
June 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
October 2018
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
August 2018
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
May 2018
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
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 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
September 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.
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
May 2013
A very peaceful nice location.. We would recommend to anyone will be going back.
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