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About Crabhall Barn
An outstanding adaptation of a wonderful stone barn at the waters edge, Crabhall Barn is about a mile from the village of Dale. Set in an SSSI* area that teems with unique flora and fauna, a mecca for birdlife. The design, decor and furnishings blend to create an interesting home with water views from each room. Rooms fold into each other linked by curved slate-treaded stairways. This is a kitchen to live in - the huge room is home to a long refectory table, dresser, gas Aga and comfy seating. Relax in the reception room in front of a log stove set into the rounded chimney breast. Well behaved pets are welcome, but this is a special location as its the haunt of many birds, some quite rare. Both ground floor rooms open onto the lawns.
Dale, popular with water sport enthusiasts because of its sheltered position has a waterside pub, The Griffin, a Yacht Club and water sports hire centre. There are some excellent beaches to choose from including Marloes Sands and West Dale Beach.
Crabhall Barn is an ideal holiday retreat with guests returning year after year.
Care needed due to unfenced water in the grounds.
* Special site of sciencific interest - you are not permitted to enter the designated SSSI area as it is specially protected by law in order to conserve their wildlife and geology.
Amenities
Layout & Facilities
Lower Ground Floor: Accessed from the reception room by 7 curved slate steps with no handrail, down to open plan lounge/kitchen/diner.
Ground Floor: Reception room/open fire, bathroom/overhead shower/whb/wc, cloakroom/whb/wc, shared utility room with lockable door.
First Floor: Accessed from reception room by 13 curved slate steps with no handrail, double room/ensuite shower room/whb/wc, twin room/stable door to granary steps.
Parking: Ample.
Facilities: Gas Aga, electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV/DVD player, full fibre broadband. Shared drying area in owners' garden.
Pets: 2 - £15 per pet per week/short break
Pet Notes: Two.
Provided InventoryFuel Charges
Heating: Gas central heating, logburner.
Fuel Charges: Electricity & Gas: Included.
Note: All rental prices are inclusive of fuel charges unless otherwise specified above.
Access Statement
This Access Statement has been prepared by the owner for your information; it is the most recent version that we have received. This statement has been prepared as objectively as possible, however with such a wide remit oversights may be made.
Please ensure all crucial requirements for a safe and enjoyable holiday are present so if you have any queries whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01437 767600.
Approached from 12 miles of country lanes (some passing places only). Accessed by 5 bar gate to ample parking (up to 4 cars), 1 space directly outside Barn on level gravel. Main door reached by one step into reception room. Approx 3 steep, curved slate steps with no handrail to lower ground floor with kitchen/living room and access to lower garden. There are also 3 steps outside from Reception to lower garden. Garden approx 1 acre, banks, lawn, shrubs. Gravel around building – on incline. Please note, you are not permitted to enter the surrounding marshland and lagoon as this is a designated SSSI area so it is specially protected by law in order to conserve their wildlife and geology. First floor reached by curved slate steps from ground floor reception room with no hand rail to gallery open landing with 2 bedrooms. There are external lights.
Sue, David, Marcus
This is our 3rd visit and yet again had a lovely week weather was lovely too, We enjoyed days out exploring , bike rides and walks.Lots of lovely food some at the Griffin. Fabulous place and we will never find anywhere with such a great view
Rosie, Sal, Louis, and Dylan
stumbled across this absolute gem of a place with a last minute half term booking and we feel we have hit the jackpot. Great place with amazing views, easy access to loads of beautiful beaches, sunshine, wildlife in abundance. Skomer island such a joyful experience with our teenage boys, We very much hope to return thank you for opening up your beautiful barn to us
Laura
back after 2 years absence , our 15th visit and never tire of the magic, We thought it would have to be the last time but relieved to hear we can come again next year. The order has already gone in for another 7 days of wall to wall sunshine and blue skies
Anonymous
Many thanks to Mike and Laura for telling us about this wonderful place although we could have done with the weather they had! Very much a week of 2 halves couldnt see much for the mist until Wednesday pm then out came the sun and allowed us to see and enjoy the surroundings, great walking , great holiday!
David and Wendy
We love the special atmosphere of Dale and the Barn is happily situated for peace and stunning views. Felt at home straight away > We would love to come back. Our 30th year in Pembrokeshire
Alex, Jenny and Buddy
weather very kind to us, out every day walking with wonderful sights including seals and their pups and a pod of dolphins, So glad we were able to come and visit again .
Stephen and Sue
Lovely house,.lovely setting, A pity that storm Ali kept us indoors more than we would have liked.Best eatery The Swan in Little Haven .
Jana and Pauline
We enjoyed ourselves at the barn,Lots of walking, dinner at the Griffin, spent a day on Skomer, fantastic!!
David and Clare Mallory
Another lovely week at Crabhall barn.Lots of walking around the coast, north and south, a day on Skomer and dinner at the Griffin, Excellent
A guest
What a special place, a week of wall to wall sunshine, We all loved the area, would recommend all the beaches, so clean Thanks John and Linda
The Christies
Wish we could have stayed longer a week is not long enough!
Stephen and Jennie
We had an amazing holiday enjoyed the wonderful coastal path and the beaches
Sarah and Geoff Brown
A wonderful place to stay in a fantastic location and dogs are allowed too! Weather very variable but enjoyed some days on beaches, a boat trip to Skomer,a visit to Tenby and some good meals out
Katherine and Sarah
Delightful cottage just lovely!Enjoyed our stay here very much.Lovely setting and scenery too, thank you
TonyBurgess
Much enjoyed our stay in such a delightful place, thank you to John and linda for the care and attention to what matters
Amanda, Wendy, Ella
Fabulous thank you
Helen Shipman
Beautiful peaceful setting perfect for us birdwatchers, If you hear a knocking in the early hours if will be the crows pecking at the front facing windows!
Jan and Lyn
Beautiful peaceful place just what we needed. Love the wildlife, foxes, rabbits, birds, enjoyed the whole new experience of looking at the bats at bedtime
Fiona and Ross
Glorious 2 weeks at our Pembrokeshire bolt hole!Thanks to John and Linda for renting out Crabhall barn so we can all enjoy its many splendours! Fab weather apart from the storm on Monday night! Fox was our nocturnal visitor, oh and delicious blackberries.
Cliff and family
Fantastic barn, amazing location, unbelievable views
The Soles
Thank you once again PJ'S, A lovely week walking and sailing
Salisbury family
lovely , want to stay longer absolutely love it!!Great time, comfy beds, lots of lovely pictures, mixed weather mostly good, beautiful view
a guest
Lovely cottage with lovely views
Jana and Pauline
we enjoyed ourselves at the Barn, lots of walking, dinner at the Griffin and spent a day on Skomer
Sue
what a view on holiday the best ever and wonderful place to stay so well equipped could not fault it , feel very lucky to have stayed here and will be back again
David and Clare, Peter and Maxine
another lovely week at Crabhall Barn, lots of walking around the coast north and south, A day on Skomer and dinner at the Griffin-Excellent!
Laura
so good to be back again
Mark and Helen
What a special place, A week of wall to wall sunshine.We loved all the area would recommend all the beaches so clean
The Sainsburys
Lovely stay want to stay longer absolutely fantastic
The Christies
Wish we could have stayed longer a week is not long enough
Stephen and Jennie
We had an amazing holiday enjoying the wonderful coastal path and beaches
Sarah and Geoff
A wonderful place to stay in a fantastic location and dogs are allowed too! Weather very variable but enjoyed some days on the beaches, a boat trip to Skomer, a visit to Tenby and some good walks out
Katherine and Sarah
Delightful cottage, very lovely, enjoyed our stay here very much (except for the bats that made quite a racket) Lovely setting
Tanys
Both enjoyed our stay in such a delightful setting, wildlife etc.Thanks to John and Linda for their care and attention to the details that matter,
Jemma and Alex
Always so great, unlocking the front door on arrival to leaving. Both sun burnt in places after a few hours on Marloes beach. The week has just flashed by, weather lovely, windy at times, Our stay was wonderfully relaxing and throughly enjoyable
Helen Shipman
Beautiful setting perfect for us birdwatchers, If you hear a knocking early in the morning it will be a crow trying to peck at the front facing windows
Jan and Lyn
Beautiful peaceful place just what we needed, Love the wildlife foxes rabbits,birds,and the whole new experience of looking for bats at bedtime
Fiona , Ross and Millie the dog
Glorious 2 weeks at out Pembrokeshire bolt hole! Thanks to John and Linda for renting out Crabhall Barn so we can all enjoy its many splendours! Fab weather apart from the storm Monday night! Fox was our nocturnal visitor. Delicious blackberries xx
Cliff
fantastic barn, amazing location, unrivalled views
Soles family
Thank you once again, a lovely week, walking, sailing
Sainsbury family
Great time, comfy beds, lots of lovely pictures,mixed weather mostly good,beautiful view
Jill & Brian
Marvellous setting, the peace is wonderful
Jamie David & Nigel
Love it, Love it, LOVE IT
Roger & Gwyneth
A very special place, tranquil, beautiful views
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