Lie in bed and look straight out to the sea at Abercastle Bay. This cosy stone holiday cottage has sea views from all rooms and nestles on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path in the picturesque fishing village of Abercastle.
Renovated throughout to provide quality accommodation, the useful porch leads through to the open-plan living space with under floor heating, has a newly fitted kitchen and comfortable seating to relax, French doors open to small patio, a delightful spot to the side of the cottage where you can sit and relax with a coffee or a glass of wine on a summer’s evening, soaking up the sea views, the sunsets are fantastic and can be enjoyed also from the sitting room and cliff top garden or spend your evenings star gazing, the dark skies will amaze.
Stairs from the sitting room lead up to the bedrooms, both with views over the beach and out to sea and also the new shower room. Enjoy watching the fisherman land their catch, while the rock pools on Abercastle's shingle beach will entertain families for hours, pet owners will love the easy access to the beach to walk all year round.
Wild and bird life enthusiasts will be mesmerised by the seabirds in Abercastle Bay, or you might even catch sight of a visiting seal or head further afield to taking a boat trip to Skomer, Skokholm and Ramsey islands, which are very accessible, (don't forget your binoculars).
The sheltered inlet is perfect for kayakers and for the more adventurous, try your hand at Coasteering. Keen walkers can access the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Coastal Path from Ty Olwen's front door or use the local Strumble Shuttle bus to access other nearby coastal villages and walk along the Coast Path back to your cottage.
Abermawr and Aberbach are well worth a visit or Aberfelin below the village of Trefin, only 2 miles away with its local pub, The Ship Inn and cafe/gallery. In the neighbouring village of Mathry is a good pub serving food, as well as tea room to try. A little further away lies Porthgain with its popular Sloop Inn and art galleries to explore. The dark sand and shingle beach at Abereiddy and the famous Blue Lagoon should not be missed. The tiny City of St Davids with its majestic Cathedral and Bishops Palace is within easy reach, and offers a range of facilities to wander and the glorious sandy Whitesands Beach popular with surfers and families lies on its outskirts.
Ty Olwen is a wonderful holiday cottage in a great location for exploring the St Davids Peninsula and the many delights of North Pembrokeshire.
The secret garden is currently unavailable.
Ground Floor: Porch to open plan lounge/kitchen/diner.
First Floor: Double bedroom/king size bed, twin bedroom, shower room/shower cubicle/whb/wc.
Parking: Off road parking for 2 cars next to cottage, room for a small boat or kayak.
Facilities: Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, Smart TV, WiFi, towels.
Pets: 2 - £15 per pet per week/short break
Pet Notes: Two.
Provided InventoryHeating: Electric panel heaters. Underfloor heating in the porch, lounge and bathroom.
Fuel Charges: Electricity Included.
Note: All rental prices are inclusive of fuel charges unless otherwise specified above.
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.
Ty Olwen is on a gravelled single-track road 50 metres from the main road, with off-road vehicle parking by the cottage. The pathway down to the nearby sand and shingle beach (about 50 metres away) is suitable for most people, otherwise you can access the beach via the road. A step of 6” leads up to the front patio from the car parking area, which has two external lights for use at night. Entry to the cottage is over a small storm-guard onto the front porch, which has hanging hooks and a small bench seat. In the lounge there is a flat-screen TV with remote control. A small step leads to the fully equipped kitchen area. The staircase has 15 steps with a handrail on one side, and leads to the two bedrooms and shower room. The bus stop is 50 metres away on the main road. There is a shop and garage in the nearby village.
November 2023 - Very well equipped and renovated. Loved the closeness to the sea and views. The interior design and layout could not be more perfect. Kitchen expectational. Allowing dogs was a great catch too!
October 2023 - Ready for a well-earned break, we approached Abercastle down a country lane and wow!! Blessed with sunshine, we were amazed. I can not over emphasise how lovely the location of Ty Olwen Cottage is. I had pre ordered the Welsh cheese selection.....divine!!! We found Prosecco, milk and treats for the dog! Very happy!! The cottage was immaculately clean with everything you require. Beautifully appointed and well considered. Views are incredible and a step out of the door with the dog to swim in the bay most days. Coastal walks from the cottage to Abermawr, to the East of the cottage. A larger surf beach where we sat admiring seals and collected our sloe berries! To Trefin, to the west of the cottage, an amazing stretch of coastline before heading off the path to the village and the Ship Inn. Porthgain is a short drive away and a fabulous coastal / circular walk past the Blue Lagoon to Aberiddy, then back to Porthgain to the Sloop Inn. The Woollen Mill and cafe at Abermawr is well worth a visit. Fishguard and St. Davids are short drives away. A huge thank you to the owners.
September 2023 - Very peaceful and lovely views, great location and parking. Well furnished and good quality crockery. Liked the TV! Bed and bedding are very comfortable.
September 2023 - We love staying in Abercastle - this is (I think) our sixth holiday here and our third in Ty Olwen. We love the comfort of the cottage - it was fine before your renovations but it is now amazing! The Views, views, views are what we liked most plus the style and amenities - lovely crockery, shower, TV (a lot bigger than ours). Did I mention the views? We enjoyed the books on the shelves too - some interesting ones! We will be back!
September 2023 - Loved the location and the modern look of the cottage!
August 2023 - We really enjoyed our stay! We felt we had the best property in the row - the space has been used really well! Lovely design and furnishings and had everything we needed. Comfortable beds, towels included and a really helpful welcome pack! We would happily stay here again and recommend it to our friends!
August 2023 - Came for the location! Loved the comfy master bed and perfect shower! The cottage is fresh, clean and characterful! We hope to be back later this year!
August 2023 - We wanted to stay in Abercastle and Ty Olwen looked nice and was the perfect size for us. It definitely exceeded our expectations! A lovely spot and the cottage was fabulous - perfect for our needs! It was spotlessly clean, had lovely interior design but very practical. I loved all the windows and natural light. Loved the gorgeous master bedroom making the most of the view! The outdoor tap and hose was brilliant for the boogie boards and wetsuits etc. We will definitely be back!
July 2023 - Stayed last year and loved it. It is a fabulous location and a beautiful cottage, we had a great holiday!
July 2023 - We booked for the views, the views are great - there's plenty to see! The cottage is modern and well furnished.
June 2023 - The comfort and views has kept us coming for over 20 years! Expectations exceeded this time thanks to the new TV!
June 2023 - We've been before, love the location and views!
June 2023 - Loved the accommodation - it was very comfortable with amazing views. Well equipped and well looked after. Perfect location as we enjoy coastal walking. A really fantastic week!
May 2023 - We booked Ty Olwen for the peaceful location, sea views, proximity to the coastal path and outdoor sitting space. Our expectations were exceeded. What a wonderful location, even more beautiful than the photos! Light airy living space, everything we could need was provided. Really well organised and well thought out - loved it!
May 2023 - We have stayed before and booked again as the cottage is close to the coast path and boat launching for our Kayaks. It is an excellent location and has lovely views. The property is well appointed for its size. Clean, nicely decorated, lovely open windows give a feeling of space.
May 2023 - We came to Abercastle last August, thought it would be somewhere we would like to stay and Ty Olwen looked the best in the location. Great location, good to have parking here. Good size property, very comfortable, homely, quiet and relaxing. Stunning views.
May 2023 - Beautifully refurbished, great location and parking. Good internet access and an excellent welcome pack.
April 2023 - We have stayed at quite a few properties in Abercastle - we enjoy it here. We stayed at Ty Olwen last August and it is such a lovely property. Still as lovely as when we came last year. The parking at the side is great and being dog friendly. The beds are so comfy, the house nice and cosy, comfy sofa and lovely bathroom. We will definitely be back to stay here again!
April 2023 - Lovely location, great level of comfort and thoughtful design. The mirrors maximise the views. Lovely views and birdsong to wake up to.
April 2023 - Love the location close to the coast path with views of the harbour. Good selection of books on walks and Pembrokeshire.
March 2023 - Clean, modern, well equipped and by the sea with great views. Thanks for the welshcakes. Great shower, very comfortable bed, fab TV and we loved the location.
March 2023 - Lovely views and location, right on the coastal path. Comfy furnishing and bed was very comfortable.
March 2023 - Perfect, close to the sea and great walks. Super clean, comfy and warm.
December 2022 - We wanted to be in Abercastle with a view of the sea. We loved the design and your obvious attention to detail. Your welcome card, prosecco and Welsh cakes set a really wonderful welcome, and made a great beginning to the celebration of a big birthday the next day. We had a fabulous time mainly because of your fabulous cottage!
December 2022 - Sea views as hoped for, cottage beautifully refurbished.
November 2022 - We have stayed here before but we were particularly attracted by the excellent refurbishment. A lovely cottage with everything we needed. Beautifully refurbished, the beds were very comfortable. Books and information are excellent. Walks and maps are useful even though we know the area well.
October 2022 - I've been coming here many years and love it here. Thank you so much for the lovely welcome card and gifts - much appreciated. The overhead heaters in the bedrooms - genius, a once cold room now warm. I hope to be back in January!
October 2022 - We have stayed before and loved it, especially the sea views. Comfortable beds and seating, mirrors have enhanced the views, and private parking is a big benefit.
September 2022 - I had the best stay one can imagine in this cozy cottage with its elegant interior design. It’s perfectly located in a tiny village at a beautiful bay which you can see from the living room. That view is only surpassed by the one you have upstairs: I spent almost an hour every morning drinking my coffee in bed, just watching the sea. It seems (and is) very remote, yet there are so many stunning places within a 15 to 40 min drive range (like St. Davids with its ancient cathedral and lovely ruins or Fishguard and plenty of other coastal cities and fisherman villages). What my husband and I loved most though is the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path that runs right through Abercastle, therefore it's like 1 minute walk away from the door. Definitely a place to come back to.
September 2022 - We have stayed in Ty Olwen many times before. The bay and the view brought us back and we were also keen to see all the changes. The latest reviews were right - this cottage is beautifully renovated and comfortable. We loved all the renovations! The underfloor heating was a real asset this week. Bathroom is lovely! Great Bed! The owners have really brought this cottage up to date in a stylish, modern way, while keeping the character.
August 2022 - We chose Ty Olwen due to the proximity to the sea and the coastal path. It is a fantastic house, we really enjoyed our stay. Clean and modern furnishings and design. Amazing views! We really loved our week here! Thank you!
August 2022 - We have stayed in Abercastle many times so the views and parking at Ty Olwen were the main draw. Since we booked, the place has had a complete renovation and it is lovely! We will defo come back here! We loved how clean, fresh and well looked after it was. Parking is great - but that view - beautiful!
August 2022 - We would recommend this beautiful cottage to all our friends. We had the best week with our family here, thank you! It is decorated to a high standard, with everything you could need for a home from home. Abercastle is just amazing and we loved swimming in the sea! The views from the bedroom and living room are just spectacular!
August 2022 - Can’t fault this place! Cottage was clean, colourful and comfortable, well equipped kitchen, the main bedroom had amazing views over the water. Great outdoor space to sit with a cold beer and watch the ever changing sunsets. Highly recommend this cottage. Just had the best time and will be back next year…
June 2022 – We have stayed here before in 2020 and loved it! This time it met our expectations and more!! We love the views and the location. You have given the place an amazing makeover! It was a pleasure to live in and very well equipped. The huge TV was great for Glastonbury on a wet Sunday! The mirrors reflecting the sea views are inspired, love the artwork too! It is a wonderful place.
July 2022 – We last stayed here in 2016, we came back for the views and the parking. The recent refurbishment has been very well done. Thank you!
July 2022 – Sensational location, it looked lovely on the internet, but it seems to have been refurbished since we booked so, it was even nicer than we were expecting. We walked in and were stunned. Honestly, it was beautifully presented, and we were stunned at its loveliness. Ty Olwen was clean, well presented, beautifully decorated and the equipment and facilities are top notch. No expense seems to have been spared! It was sensational, we will book again next time we are back from Singapore. Thank you!!!
June 2022 - We have been staying in this cottage for many years. It has been great to experience the many improvements you have made. We choose this cottage for the views. Your lovely new mirrors have definitely greatly enhanced the experience plus the cottage feels so much bigger and lighter. The renovations have more than met our expectations. The pictures on the web site are good but I believe you have to stay in the place to truly know what it is really like. There is so much that we like: where the dining table is now situated, the new kitchen (even space for a dishwasher!), the tv, the new shower room, the interesting art work, the relaxing bedrooms, the new carpet, the plants, the new external colour which incidentally seems to make the cottage look more imposing when viewed from the coastal path, and the easy to access washing line!
June 2022 - We loved the proximity to the coastal path and kayak launching! As well as the location we liked the kitchen equipment, decor, parking, TV, washing line and binoculars!
June 2022 - Ty Olwen was our choice as we wanted to stay in Abercastle, and overlook the sea. We could sit and see the boats from the cottage. A very quiet, beautiful place with lots of walks along the coast. The cottage was very clean and newly decorated, everything was excellent. A really lovely place to stay, would recommend.
May 2022 - We have regularly stayed in Ty Olwen for about 20 years, the situation is perfect and the cottage is very comfortable. The new layout and upgrade has been very well done. The kitchen layout and bathroom changes are well thought through and both are very convenient. The television blew our minds! The bed was so comfortable, best night's sleep ever :) All being well, we hope to return next year!
May 2022 - Modern, airy, spacious, well equipped, clean, beautiful decor. Very comfortable and warm. This was our first holiday as a couple together. We’re in our early twenties and have just started working after university. Coming to Ty Olwen was a really lovely holiday and break and we felt completely at home here. We loved the recommendations of beaches and restaurants and places to visit, and we’ve had a wonderful week! Thank you.
Thank you for our stay in your lovely cottage - with such fantastic views! We found the cottage to be very well equipped and spotlessly clean. Hope to return soon!
Thank you for a pleasant stay in your lovely cottage. The cottage was spotlessly clean on arrival with extra precautions taken due to Covid19 risk. We were lucky to have glorious weather and the view was stunning.
We had a wonderful 4 nights in the cottage. The proximity to the sea and the coastal path is marvellous. The view from the master bedroom is spectacular. It was cold when we were here but the various heaters kept the cottage cosy. Thank you so much we had an absolutely wonderful holiday!
Beautiful location with stunning views. Great house to explore the stunning Pembrokeshire countryside. Lovely atmosphere and local amenities.
Our second visit this year. Thank you very much again for welcome pack on the table, much appreciated. We hope to be back next year. Thanks
The porch! The view! No need to mention the location. Thank you
A lovely week in a lovely cottage! Thank you very much, well needed!
Wonderful week! We also plan to return. We really enjoyed watching the sunset from the bench and also life in Abercastle. We have two very happy girls, although we were all sad to leave.
First visit to Abercastle and Ty Olwen. We loved it and plan to return. Beautiful sunsets. Good walking from cottage. Thank you
Our 9th visit to Ty Olwen and was another fabulous stay. The weather was fab for most of the week, which meant plenty of walking. As ever, the St Justinians - Porth Clais stretch was magnificent. We came the same week last year - flowers definitely a bit later in 2018! We'll be back.
Had a lovely few days and would like to come again. We thought the cottage was very cosy and comfortable. Stayed in many cottages in this area and this one is highly recommended!
Another lovely holiday here. It's so peaceful here and the cottage is in a wonderful situation. Please don't miss the secret garden, accessible from the lane behind the cottage. A wonderful panorama, a great view.
Glorious week - sunny every day. Flowers glorious as usual. Walked both sides of the harbour.
"I need a space, a restful place, where worries are few, so we can enjoy the view. It's a win win win at Ty Olwen!"
Our second time here. Its tranquil as the first. Wonderful! This time our friend Annie came with us and experienced that tranquillity too
A Fabulous retreat, greatly enjoyed!
Lovely Cottage and great weather until today! Had some fine walks. All praise to coastal Cottages after I locked myself out a couple of days ago- how embarrasing :( but was dealt with great courtesy!
Lovely setting, enjoyed the sights and loved the activities locally
what a lovely place to spend a week, the boys have had so much fun making dams on the beach and throwing stones in the sea. We loved exploring all the local beaches, a small cove just outside Trefin was a favourite with a cave. Whitesands busy but lovely too. Two very sad boys in the car now waiting to go home, we'll miss our little cottage by the sea!
Abercastle is a great place from which to explore Pembrokeshire. Ty Olwen has lovely views of the bay. Highlights for us were, Whitesands, a trip to Ramsey Island.
We are sitting enjoying our last glass of red wine on your bench while the sun shines down on us - 7.20pm - beautiful. Our 11 year old is on the beach - again!!- looking for any crabs she can find. On arriving we walked south on the headland and saw a pair of peregrines- wonderful! Our 13 year old nearly managed to give up her I pod- nearly! Thank you for no Wifi!! We are sorry we have to leave
First time in Abercastle, wont be the last. Cottage perfect and very friendly people - 29 Degrees, why go abroad. We visited a beach to the right of whitesands, 15 min walk along cliff Top. Really good with caves full of water
Lovely week with great weather encouraging us to do lots of favourite coastal walks. We used the bus back from Porthgain ( lovely Crab sandwiches at the Sloop Inn) and to Strumble head. The rain started on our walk back from Strumble head and continued on and off. On Friday morning we visited Gwuan Valley Brewery, Narberth and Solva. A beautiful sunset for our last evening following a sunny afternoon
Sarah and Norman - you made the best choice of holiday ever! We are probably in our 14th/15th years of Abercastle and it doesn't get any better than this last week. So hot and sunny - marvellous. The Robin expected to have titbits every time he saw us sitting on the chair. Here's to the next break
Fifth time in Ty Olwen and couldn't wait to get back here. It's been a marvellous week- perfect weather for walking and watching the tide. It just keeps on going out and coming back in again! Have seen plenty of seals and sea birds around the coast, and as always have marvelled at the fantastic flowers. Its so good to be able to walk without having driven- and the buses are still running! Where has the week gone? Its all over so soon, havent even eaten out anywhere. Who would want to miss the sun setting over the cove? Have a marvellous time whoever is here next! Thanks for everything once again
Our first visit here. We joined friends who have stayed in the cottage twice before. Beautiful weather, walks and sights that I will revisit in memory as I heard back up north. A wonderful holiday
An enjoyable week with mixed weather. Cottage clean and cosy. Amazing selection of birds around Abercastle...never seen so many wrens! Wonderful, peaceful view to look out on ( even in stormy weather)... Nature rules. OK! We'll be back sometime
very windy on arrival but then the weather improved with mostly sunny days. The flowers on the coastal path were amazing very quiet and relaxing week. Our second stay at this cottage in 2014
Thank you for a lovely stay, it was Heather Lily's first holiday and she loved the clean air, the sound of the river, waves and watching the many little birds come to visit. We stocked up on food from the Nica store in St Davids and set up base camp in Abercastle. Highlights included a walk to abermawr beach and a picnic, the Strumble bus to Porthgain and fuelling up at the Shed before walking the coastal path home. A lovely, lovely, lovely holiday- we will be back xxx
Thank you for a wonderful stay in a beautiful cottage. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect week. We'll be back!!
Another brilliant week in our favourite cottage and village. The weather wasn't too bad and we managed a shortish walk every day . We've found another good place to eat - The Pump on the green, in Spittal, we shall certainly go back. Here's to our next stay
A lovely relaxing holiday had by all, Cottage is lovely with fantastic views had lovely meals at The Ship in Trevin and Somethings Cooking in Letterston, we will be back!
We have had a relaxing week, the cottage was lovely, the weather good. Abercastleis a beautifull place, the people of Pembrokeshirevery friendly and helpful, we got to know trevor and his daughter who are the nicest people we have ever met. Walks around the cliffs with the bonus of seals and pups made our week a memorable one, and we hope to come back
Our third visit to Abercastle but first to Ty Olwen we had a lovely week. Lovely cottage and amazing views- thank you
Love the peace and calm of the setting – fabulous sunsets, weather and walks
Only previously visited this area in the summer but was delighted to find the cottage cosy even on frosty days
It’s good to have games in the cupboard for the children in case they forgot them. Its also nice to have a beach on your doorstep
Warm, comfortable, well equipped and ideally placed for exploring the coast from St Davids to Fishguard
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