The Drim

AVAILABLE FROM 04 MAY 2013

THE DRIM

The Drim is a beautiful stone house, whose history dates back to the 14^th century, that currently provides exceptionally spacious accommodation internally and is set in its own grounds of some 11 acres. These consist of formal gardens, old barns, a courtyard, an arboretum, an orchard and open fields with distant views of the sea. Most of the house was built in the 19^th century with extensions added over the years. A short stroll through the grounds and public footpaths will bring you to Goodwick where there are shops, restaurants, the railway station and the beach. The ferry to Rosslare also leaves from the port at Goodwick. The Drim is in an ideal position for exploring the beautiful coast and countryside, walking the coastpath or just a short drive to Strumble Head to see the lighthouse and panoramic views which North Pembrokeshire is famous for.  With a little patience porpoises, dolphins, seals, red kites, choughs and numerous other wildlife may be spotted. This really is a stunning property, with oil fired central heating, an Aga and wood burning stoves making it ideal for a holiday any time of the year. Entering the property from the cobbled courtyard brings you into the warm and welcoming informal dining area with Aga, Welsh Dresser, table chairs and benck (this would have been the original kitchen). A large, bright modern kitchen with four windows overlooking the courtyard on one side and fields on the other, which includes a range of fitted cupboards, gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher and double sink drainer, leads to a utility room housing a washing machine, fridge and freezer and ample storage room. The ground floor of the property has mostly quarry tiles throughout with rugs furnishing the rooms.Through the hallway there is a larger dining room,  two sitting rooms comfortably furnished with sofas, occasional tables and in one a TV connected to satellite in the other a TV screen for video games and DVDs.  Both rooms have wood burning stoves and Edwardian bay windows looking over the garden. One room is paved with quarry tiles the other with floorboards cut from local oak trees. Both rooms have rugs on the floors. A large playroom/conservatory leads from the day room overlooking the garden and fields. The downstairs accommodation is completed by a large cloakroom ideal for boots, coats etc leading to a shower room with w.c and washbasin. A large staircase leads to the first floor where there are five bedrooms, 1 kingsize, 1 double, 1 with double and a single bed and 2 singles, all are furnished with period furniture in keeping with the property. A cot and infant bed allows sleeping for 11. The kingsize and double room have window seats overlooking the garden. The staircase and bedrooms have original painted floorboards covered with rugs, one double bedroom is carpeted.. The first floor landing provides a large seating area for relaxing with a view across open fields to the sea and harbour. Leading from this there is a spacious family bathroom with bath, electric shower over bath, washbasin and w.c. and dual aspect windows.

Features

• Oil Fired central heating
• Aga
• 2 wood burning stoves
• Within walking distance of beach, restaurants etc

Notes

• Pets welcome
• Bed linen supplies
• £35 winter fuel charge October – April
• No smoking within the property

Y Bwthyn

Y Bwthyn, together with Cnwc y Bran and Garnllys Farmhouse, shares a prominent hillside position nestled in 126 acres of pasture and moorland. The location is half a mile from the village of St Nicholas,  approximately 5 miles from Fishguard and 12 miles from St Davids.

This cottage has a large comfortable living room with a dining area and a stone fireplace, TV and DVD. The separate kitchen is well equipped. There is a large bedroom with king size bed downstairs and an adjacent bathroom. Upstairs there are two twin bedded rooms with a second bathroom. Outside there is a garden and picnic area, just the place to enjoy the panoramic views over Fishguard Bay and the Preseli Hills. The cottage is warm and comfortable with night storage heating, backed up by convector and oil filled radiators making it an ideal retreat at any time of the year.

Features

• Stunning views of coast and countryside
• Open fire with a basket of logs for winter visitors
• Ample parking space
• Telephone & Wi-Fi available – shared with adjoining cottage Cwnc y Bran
• Cot, highchair and stairgate available

Trefayog Farmhouse

This spacious farmhouse is situated on the outskirts of St Nicholas on a working farm. It is close to the coastal path, Aberbach and Abermawr beaches. The local shuttle buses stop at the entrance to the farm and run frequently along the coast and into Fishguard, which is approximately 5 miles away. The farmhouse which dates back to the 14th century and was reputedly commandeered by the French during the last Invasion of Britain in 1797. The tapestry depicting this event can be seen at the library in Fishguard and the signing of the treaty was in the Royal Oak on the square. Whitesands Beach close to St Davids and the beach at Newport with its golf course and the Preseli HIlls are only half hour’s drive away.  Public footpaths cross over the farmland and give stunning views of the countryside and coast.  There is a grassed area with garden furniture and plenty of space for children to play. Ample parking for several vehicles.

ACCOMMODATION consists of Entrance hall leading to the dining room with two lounges one either side of the hallway both with open fires. There is a TV/DVD player in one of the lounges and a piano in the hallway. There is a traditional `back kitchen’ with a basic range of cupboards, electric cooker with hob and another separate hob, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer. The back door opens into a lobby which then give access into the side garden (Please note the owner uses an office during the day which is off the lobby).  The dining room is very spacious with two tables, a microwave and tumble dryer, various cupboards and shelfs. It also has a large inglenook fireplace with large wood burner, a complimentary basket of logs will be provided. Further supplies of logs can be purchased from the owner who lives in an annexe adjoining the house. He can give you information regarding the area for walks etc and will show you the pond and livestock on the farm if you wish. FIRST FLOOR: 2 large double bedrooms, one twin and the smallest with bunk beds. There is a large bathroom off one of the double bedrooms with bath, shower over, sink, wc and bidet. From the landing there is a second bathroom with bath, wc and hand basin. There is a back staircase with stairgate. Cot and highchair are available. This property is ideal for two families to share. Oil fired central heating throughout. Sorry no pets as it is a working farm.

Llanffynnon

A traditional, colour washed, semi- detached welsh stone cottage with beamed ceilings on the edge of the hamlet of St. Nicholas, next to the village green and National trust Common.

The little used single track lane is full of wild flowers in the Spring and early Summer and is ideal for an evening stroll when you may well meeet a badger at dusk. There are many interesting walks in the locality: across to the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path or along bridle tracks and quiet lanes, an ideal base for exploring Pembrokeshire’s sandy beaches and rocky bays.

Relax on the patio behind the cottage, set into the enclosed lawned garden with views towards the sea. Internally Llanfynnon offers comfortable accommodation. On the ground floor there is a delightful shaker style kitchen with open archway leading to the dining room. The kitchen is equipped with electric cooker, microwave and fridge freezer. A washing machine and dryer are housed in the old dairy attached to the house. The dining room has a pine table & chairs and wood burning stove effect electric fire. The bathroom is located to the rear of the cottage with shower, basin and wc. Across the front hallway you will find the lounge with a wood burning stove and comfortable lounge furniture and TV/DVD combi. From the hallway stairs lead to a double bedroom and another bedroom with full size bunk beds and a 3′ single bed. A travel cot and highchair are provided.

Garn Barcud, Aberbach

Garn Barcud, the name meaning Kite’s Cairn, was originally a traditional Pembrokeshire farm workers cottage. The whitewashed cottage with new Welsh slate roof, nestles under the hillside with exterior views towards Aberbach and out to sea.

The passing bridle path leads to Aberbach cottage “and onwards to Aberbach beach and subsequently the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Families often book both cottages as they are ideally located for `get-togethers’. Explore the delightful garden tucked behind the cottage, or just relax on the terraced lawn. The valley is a wealth of flora, birds and wildlife.
The Ground Floor of this traditional cottage has been opened out to provide a spacious living area with quarry tiles and under floor electric heating. Lounge furniture, Welsh dresser and wood burning stove. Radio/cassette but no TV. The kitchen area is equipped with electric cooker, fridge and microwave oven, dining table and chairs. A freezer,tumble dryer and washing machine are stored in a utility area off the kitchen. There is also a shower. wc & handbasin in this area, ideal for showering after spending time on the beach! The ground floor bathroom with its limestone floor hosts a basin, bath and w.c. The slate floored hallway has a solid loft ladder leading to the garden room with twin beds and doors opening on to the terraced lawn. A second solid stairway leads to a twin bedroom with adjoining door to the third twin room. All bedrooms are within the eves of this delightful cottage.

Features

• Close to coastal path and beach
• Wood burner
• Bedlinen supplied
• Pets welcome
• Cot & highchair available