Fantastic stay, cottage was cozy, warm and well equipped. The owners have done a fantastic converting Trehilyn and it was a privilege to stay in such a magical place. - - - - Our second trip to Trehilyn. Thank you for allowing us to stay and enjoy them. We took various walks and visited many places nearby and the coastal path is so near The cottage is stunning and in and idyllic setting making it the perfect Pembrokeshire hide-away. Probably the best UTT property we have stayed in. Alex & Dom Ruth L. - He is an actor and writer, known for Alas Smith & Jones (1984), The Misadventures of Mr. Wilt (1989) and Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979). Return to Pembrokeshire Farm is screened on Tuesdays on BBC TWO Wales, at 7.30pm. The cottage is lovely and cosy and quiet with views all around. E1. Aber Mawr beach - just 3 miles away is great place to catch the sunsets. Claire E. - Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park a fantastic week of great weather, walks from the cottage in all directions and super place to get away and unwind, the cottage itself was well equipped and spacious with everything you need. Johanne orchard-webb . He is a prolific actor and writer, with his recent memoir SEMI-DETATCHED published by Penguin. This part of Pembrokeshire is stunningly beautiful with many coastal walks beaches and wildlife moments all around. ~ Jay, Lucia & Darina, Get exclusive special offers and promotions delivered directly to you by email, Under the Thatch Ltd. all rights reserved, Selected dates: {{ selectedData.fromDate }} - {{ selectedData.toDate }}. Catch him live by checking tour dates and ticket . - Walk, cycle, drink, eat. We took day trips to Aberteifi, Fishguard and St David's and on the way back to Swansea went to Saundersfoot for a boat trip. Such a beautifully designed cottage and very clean. Griff Rhys Jones. We'll be back. Aber Mwar was perfect for a boxing day swim. Lots of stunning beaches within a very short drive.Plenty of walks from cottage.Would love to visit again! We are getting married at Trehilyn later this year and I doubt we could have picked a more perfect location. small shared playground areawith swing and slidefor young children(enjoyed at own risk), 2 x type 2 electric car chargers (shared among the 6 Trehilyn properties), Walk to the coastal footpath & lighthouse & dolphin/ whale look-out, More Blue Flag beaches here than anywhere in UK - (Aber Maw. Peter r james . The climbs and hikes along the cliffs and rocks with the girls was amazing fun and the views stunning. for 1 week, 697 to 1,188 We had a problem with noise from the boiler during the night but hopefully that's now sorted as engineers arrived as we were leaving. A really lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Contemporary but cosy. Our second break at this location and well definitely be back again. - present) (2 children) Trivia (11) In 2004, he led a demonstration at the Senate House in Cambridge University for the purpose of saving architecture as a degree in Cambridge. A l jones . Area is beautiful too. The underfloor heating and open fire mean the cottage is kept very cosy in the chill of January. Look forward to our next visit. Friday Saturday: 12pm 8pm. Steve B, 725 to 1,327 Griff Rhys Jones, who is threatening to leave the UK in protest at Labour's plans for a mansion tax. There is much to do for all ages. Esther C. - for 1 week, 653 to 1,011 We loved our stay at New Granar Trehilyn. for 1 week, 697 to 1,188 Pamela B. Weve stayed at a few UTT properties but this is by far the best. I can honestly say I'm driving home in tears. All in all, highly recommended. Lovely cottage - as good as promised. Andrew B. We fell in love with this house. The house was great and equipped with everything that we needed. - The farmhouse has been lovingly restored but has all mod-cons including gorgeous underfloor heating! The cottage itself, for which George designed the internal layout, cost the Rhys Joneses about 400,000 from the ground up. We have enjoyed the most amazing week at Bwthyn Trehilyn. The comedian Griff Rhys Jones is the latest high-profile name to weigh in against Marks & Spencer's plan to raze and redevelop its main London store, accusing the retailer of not making the. The "woodland walk" just opposite the front door turned out to be hidden gem - a ribbon of wildlife running through farmland that was lovely to explore. So beautifully renovated. Tipper family Griff Rhys Jones "was born in 1953 in Cardiff. Once we were able to drag ourselves away from such a gorgeous 'home' we discovered some lovely places. Griff Rhys Jones returns to his homeland and visits some of the most breathtakingly beautiful parts of Wales including Snowdonia, The Gower Peninsula and Anglesey. 51 forts and castles to see in the county! Would highly recommend. Griff Rhys Jones drinks 10 cups of coffee a day. We had a great four days at Granar Trehelin. Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 3, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 6, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 4, Strumble Head, North Pembrokeshire coast.. guests 4, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, .. guests 6. Very clean and all amenities needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The weather was quite chilly at night even in June. The cottage is in a fantastic area with lots of variations of places to visit from beaches to castles and small towns. We loved this cottage. Miss emma hancock . Bath. - I think we have found our second home! Heledd W. - Although small the kitchen is fine to cook in with good appliances and equipment and the laundry room upstairs was much appreciated. Rhiannon S. - Griff Rhys Jones was born in Cardiff, Wales on 16 November, 1953. What a superb cottage. Everything was perfect and we loved the underfloor heating. There was no storage place for food. Bwthyn Trehilyn is a beautiful place to stay - we and our (indoor) cats relaxed from the moment we got there. Kitche appliances were excellent and crockery, glasses etc. - We had a great holiday here and were very lucky with the weather. A fantastic, stylish cottage enjoyed by all and dog! Bwthyn Trehilyn was a wonderful, traditional Welsh cottage ideally situated for our favourite walks. This is a wonderful corner of Pembrokeshire, but when its raining and windy outside, its lovely to enjoy this warm and cosy building. - They have two children. We had a lovely stay in this beautiful, carefully restored farm cottage. Amanda D. - - Good communication with the management company and the housekeeper and on site honesty shop was very useful for more logs so we were able to have a fire each night - The cottage has underfloor & central heating throughout & a woodburner. Many thanks! The wood burner was an added bonus although wasnt really needed with the warm toasty under floor heating. Pure unadulterated bliss- have never felt more at home or more relaxed. We have stayed in six UTT cottages and will soon be choosing a seventh. This is the Pembrokeshire Farm owned by Griff Rhys Jones that he lets for holidays when he isnt home in Wales. Episode 1. Photograph: Photoshot/Getty Images Tue 4 Nov 2014 06.47 EST Last modified on Sun 7 May 2017 . My only suggestions would be that I would have liked a bit more kitchen equipment - maybe a blender, and some more serving bowls. We had an amazing three day break at Bwthyn Trehilyn. Emperor. Sarah A. Apple orchards, old train carriages, fenced fields, etc all on the farm all make for a kids' haven within a beautiful part of Wales. Pets welcome (max. Even the force of storm Barra couldn't spoil our stay. Nicola F. - 2014. The Granar was tasefully restored and furnished.I liked the wood, slate and stone and the old farmhouse furniture. Meticulously renovated by BBC's Griff Rhys Jones from a ruin using authentic restoration materials and skills, this is a traditional, detached Pembrokeshire farmhouse in a peaceful location at the end of a track, with seventy acres of farmland that enjoy fine sea views. Escape, relax, unwind.. Can't wait to book another break at this property. Over the 90 minutes . Griff Rhys Jones and Trehilyn [ edit] Trehilyn farmhouse Grouted roofs came to some prominence in 2007, when comedian and architectural restorer Griff Rhys Jones began work on Trehilyn farmhouse at Llanwnda, Pembrokeshire. And Shirley was wonderful. Absolutely loved the nature trails on the farm. Particularly liked the powerful shower and the well-equipped kitchen. The cottage is lovely and cosy and quiet with views all around. Its so peaceful and quiet there. Chris C. - Lisa heledd jones . The garden was very safe and secure for small pets. Amy C. - We did not think it was worth troubling the housekeeper. An enjoyable break, we left a day earlier in respect of the queens funeral and potential travel difficulties. Heather D. - Cant wait to go back ! Alison C. - Lorraine C. - Lucy T. - Had some lovely walks despite the rain and it was great to look out at the cows and sheep and farm life going on! Lots of space for the 4 of us and a small & exhausted dog. We enjoyed exploring the immediate surroundings and getting out for some walks along the coastal path. Ruth L. - The restoration of this cottage was the subjectof the BBC TV series Return to a Pembrokeshire Farm. We loved the coast path, so near to the house and a great walk on either direction. Pembrokeshire. He is an actor and writer, known for Alas Smith & Jones (1984), Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979) and The Misadventures of Mr. Wilt (1989). Thank you to Shirley and Anthony for their care. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your cottage which was clean, spacious and comfortable and in a great location for the coast. We so enjoyed our stay at Trehilyn. Episode 2 2/5 Nature decides to intervene in Griff Rhys Jones's Pembrokeshire restoration project. Colin watson . We love the walk up Garn Fawr from the house - amazing view of the coast. Bethan P. - Suggestions for improvement, a pair of gauntlets for the log burner and it did feel like a bit of spring clean was in order, but these are minor points compared to the joy of zoning out for a week in such a wild and beautiful place. Our favourite room was the sitting room, which is cosy and comfortable. Emma bowen . The cottage gave us all that we needed as a home from home. - Fantastic views from the bedroom. Published . Lovely warm and cosy cottage which was a delight to stay in. Mattresses, feather and down duvets and pillows and linens are a high quality. Although it is tempting to just potter around the cottage and the farm there are some beautiful locations close by. Beautiful cottage in a great location.Well fitted with everything you need. Matthew M. - Can't think of any improvements. This was our second stay at Trehilyn, and we definitely intend to return. . 2 dogs), fee applies. This delightful cottage has recently been converted from a grain loftby author / TV presenter Griff Rhys Jones and his family on their coastal farm in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Across the lane there is trouble at t'mill, as Griff's plans meet local objections. The cottage is in a lovely location and finished exceptionally well. Walk to the famous lighthouse on Ynys Meicl or hike out to Porthsychan cove. This was our second visit. Our first time to Pembrokeshire after spending many years holidaying on the Cornish Coast and we cant wait to return. Lenny Henry and Griff Rhys Jones Look at Homelessness in the UK. He is married to Jo Jones. I cant wait to revisit! What a lovely cottage. The cupboards were full of either plates or pans. We loved this cottage! An Evening With Griff Rhys Jones' arrives at the Torch Theatre on Sunday 13 November at 7.30pm. Executive Producer presenter. 10 . Episode 1x04: Tredegar House (Nov 20, 2014) Episode 1x03: Farms (Nov 13, 2014 . Big bath but bit slippery as no bath mat. Set in 70 acres of farmland, our Trehilyn properties are only a mile from the dramatic Pembrokeshire coast. Thanks, Thank you so much for our stay in your lovely cottage. Pets? It would be helpful to have one that you could separate i to Winter and Summer, say a 3 and 4.5 tog. Brilliant lighting throughout. 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