Puffin Cottage | Llanboidy | Maesgwynne | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.8★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Swimming pool
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

27 Customer Review(s)

Gerry
September 2024

“This cottage is owned and run by a family who can't do enough to make your stay a great one.”

This is our second stay in 4 years but it won't be our last. Thank you all.

This is our second stay in 4 years but it won't be our last. Thank you all.

- Gerry, September 2024

Thank you so much for your kind comments Gerry. We look forward to welcoming you back for your 3rd stay in the future. Property Owner
Sian September 2024

“A little gem.”

Very comfortable cottage with its own enclosed patio ideal for privacy and the dogs. Alex and his father were extremely accommodating and looked after us very well. An idyllic setting for lovely walks and relaxation.

- Sian, September 2024

Thank you for your kind comments Sian. We are really happy you enjoyed your stay in Puffin cottage and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
Maxine August 2024

“Puffin Cottage provided a wonderful getaway for our family.”

In a picturesque and well-maintained estate, the cottage exceeded our expectations, offering more than the photos conveyed. The breathtaking views, especially the sunsets and the occasional visits from the horse in the back, were highlights of our stay. Our two dogs had a safe and enjoyable time exploring the surroundings. The cottage itself was comfortable, ensuring restful nights for us all. We enjoyed swimming in the heated, covered pool. There was everything we needed and we slept well! We made the most of our location with visits to Pendine Sands and New Quay, savouring delicious meals at HWB Food Hall (highly recommend the Thai cuisine!). Narberth offered charming shopping experiences, and even on rainy days, we enjoyed the Cofio Lounge in Carmarthen. A sunny day at Colby Woodland Garden, complete with a picnic, was the cherry on top of our relaxing and memorable stay at Puffin Cottage.

- Maxine, August 2024

Thank you for your kind comments Maxine, we are really happy you enjoyed your stay in Puffin cottage. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Ian July 2024

“We had a great time on our holiday and would recommend Sykes and the cottage we stayed in”

- Ian, July 2024

Thank you Ian for your kind comments. We are really happy you had a great time and enjoyed your stay in Puffin cottage. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Sarah June 2024

“We’ve just got back from a wonderful week in Puffin Cottage.”

The grounds are beautiful and beautifully maintained. The pool was a hit especially with the grandchildren, I’d recommend you bring a dressing gown & flip flops for walking back to the cottage. The garden was stunning and secure, it is shared with two other cottages but when we were there we only saw our neighbours once, but be mindful of this if bringing your dog or if you are scared of dogs! The cottage on arrival was spotless and had a well equipped kitchen. Beds & settee weren’t the most comfortable but this didn’t impact on our stay & I am very fussy ha ha. Would we return??

- Sarah, June 2024

Thank you for your kind comments Sarah. We are really happy the swimming pool was a hit with your grandchildren. We have now added an enclosed patio to Puffin cottage. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Marc May 2024

“Beautiful place to stay, everyone very welcoming and warm, the only thing I ...”

Beautiful place to stay, everyone very welcoming and warm, the only thing I would have liked is a separate garden to each other to allow the dogs to run around without worrying about other dogs

- Marc, May 2024

Thank you for your kind comments Marc, we have now added an enclosed patio to Puffin Cottage. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Laura September 2023

“We had a wonderful stay in Puffin Cottage.”

The owners were very friendly and helpful - and we loved the guide book - it was so detailed and full of recommendations of things to do in the area. The pool is fantastic and no one else was using it during our stay so we pretty much had it to ourselves! The beds and the sofas weren't the comfiest but not unbearable. Our favourite part of the cottage was the patio - the view was spectacular and we loved sitting outside to watch the sunset every night. The place is great value for money and we would definitely return!

- Laura, September 2023

Thank you for your kind comments Laura, we are really happy to hear you had a wonderful stay and that you found the guidebook helpful. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
Andrew June 2023

“Absolutely fantastic week.”

A genuinely ten out of ten place with nothing I can think of that would have made it better. A really peaceful, beautiful place with a lovely atmosphere.

- Andrew, June 2023

Thank you Andrew for your kind feedback. We are really happy to hear you had a fantastic week and enjoyed your stay in Puffin cottage. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Franck July 2022

“We had a great time in Llanboidy, the place is wonderful and the puffin cottage was amaizing !”

We had fun in the pool and watching the sheeps in the fields. We were sad to leave but we'd like to thank again the host for this great week we had ! Cheers, Franck

- Franck, July 2022

Thank you Franck for your kind comments. We are happy to hear you had a great time We hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Peter June 2022

“Absolutely beautiful place, this place was better than we imagined.”

The accommodation was wonderful, spacious and clean we had everything we needed for a self catering holiday and more.The woodland grounds are superb and walking with your dogs you felt so safe in your own little estate.The lake is a fantastic spot and fishing was good, be prepared there are monsters in there my daughter had her rod pulled in and across the lake it was hilarious and memorable.The heated pool was a great bonus finishing the evening with a dip.The owners live on site and made you feel at home from the minute you arrive.Rob thank you for everything and I will contact you soon for our second visit.

- Peter, June 2022

Thank you Peter for your kind comments, we are really happy to hear you enjoyed your stay here. We look forward to welcoming you back in a few months. Property Owner
Miroslava April 2022

“This was our second stay at the cottages and as we expected it was great pleasure for our whole family.”

Kids loved the swimming pool and the great outdoor space, such a peacefull place. Big thank you to the owner Mr.Churchill.

- Miroslava, April 2022

Thank you for your kind comments, so happy to hear you enjoyed your second stay and we hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
Margaret September 2021

“We have used Sykes cottages before and they met all my expectations although I could do with less marketing emails.”

The cottage and its owners were fantastic and far exceeded all our expectations. Brilliant holiday

- Margaret, September 2021
Susan August 2021

“The location was beautiful and the pool was terrific for both us and the grandchildren.”

Downside for us was the unattended roaming of dogs. One instance a spaniel puppy invaded our cottage running over the furnature and frightening my wife and grandchildren. Second, while having a drink and enjoying the lovely view at the rear, a large labrador appeared on the lawn and depositted a large pile of poo!! Because we had 2 boys playing on the lawn and our next door neighbours had children we were obliged to remove the offending left behind ourselves, although we had no dogs of our own. Not a nice thing to have to do on our holiday.

- Susan, August 2021

We are sorry that you were troubled by wayward dogs. We do ask guests to be responsible dog owners but if there has been an issue, we live on site and will do our best to resolve it straight away if you tell us. We want all our guests to have a great holiday Property Owner
Dan July 2021

“The timed slots for the pool worked well, owners friendly and helpful.”

views were great and very peaceful

- Dan, July 2021
David June 2021

“The Cottage was lovely with everything that you needed , ground around the cottage are exceptional, ideal for the dog and the swimming pool was lovely and warm .”

- David, June 2021
Adrian June 2021

“Myself & members of my Family were more than Happy with all the facilities at ...”

Myself & members of my Family were more than Happy with all the facilities at Puffin Cottage The setting was Fabulous & was a Superb place for a relaxed getaway Would absolutely re-book when we are back in South Wales The Hosts were Very friendly & met all our needs

- Adrian, June 2021
Lydia September 2020

“Fantastic property, lovely hosts.”

Felt incredibly safe with Covid safety precautions. Beautiful spot which allowed us to explore all of Pembrokeshire and it's stunning scenery. Would really recommend, a great place to stay.

- Lydia, September 2020
Sally September 2020

“We were a little anxious about cleanliness, due to the COVID pandemic, but as soon as we arrived, felt completely at ease.”

The family live on site and are only too pleased to help. The cottage was very clean, well equipped and comfortable, although we took our own pillows (our choice). We loved the heated pool, which you book through the owner, to use individually as a cottage. My grand daughter loved the play area too. A bonus for us was watching the stars as no light pollution. The cottage is one of four converted for rent and set in beautiful countryside but you do have to drive at least half an hour to go anywhere. We enjoyed visiting some beautiful beaches, castles and towns. We had a fantastic week and take home some lovely memories. Thank you.

- Sally, September 2020
Janet July 2020

“Lovely place and friendly owners very helpful swimmers pool was a bonus and the sky at night was fantastic”

- Janet, July 2020
Lindsey December 2019

“Everything about this holiday was positive- accurate information regarding checking in was provided straight after booking, and the cottage was lovely- very clean and comfortable!”

Would definitely recommend.

- Lindsey, December 2019
Dawn September 2019

“Puffin cottage was extremely comfortable the estate was a pleasure to walk around, very peaceful and lovely scenery, the owners were very help full and nothing was to much trouble for them.”

I recommend it 100% if you just want to relax and unwind. Dawn ( Stone )

- Dawn, September 2019
Sommia August 2019

“Extremely lovely host, very convenient pool.”

Will visit again next year!

- Sommia, August 2019
David April 2019

“Me and my family had an amazing time at puffin cottage .”

The owners were really friendly, everything was kept immaculate and the pool was fab . What I liked the most was the location ,set in 40 acres of stunning countryside with lots of beautiful walks and wildlife. Would highly recommend. Thanks

- David, April 2019
Angela August 2018

“Owner was very nice, was there if needed but did not intrude”

- Angela, August 2018
Benjamin August 2018

“We had a fantastic time at Puffin College.”

We made good use of the pool, and the grounds are really beautiful. The cottage was much better than the photos led us to expect. it was very comfortable, and everything worked well. The owners really pay attention to detail, and this is a really good place to stay. We may well be back!

- Benjamin, August 2018
Mark July 2018

“We had a brilliant holiday using a Skyes Cottage as our base.”

It was better accommodation than we anticipated, comfortable, well-equipped and surrounded in stunning scenery. We particularly enjoyed using the pool in the garden and would consider using the cottage again if we were visiting the area.

- Mark, July 2018
Vera June 2018

“We loved every day, we as a family shall go back again, well done sykes.”

- Vera, June 2018

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Summary

Mostly ground floor
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x lower ground floor adult bunks
Lower ground floor bathroom with bath, hand-held shower over, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Bio mass central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent, please bring own pool towels
Travel cot and highchair on request
A fixed retractable baby gate fitted to the top of steps
Ample off road parking
Shelter for bikes
Private patio with picnic table plus shared use of individual, portable BBQs, telescopic enclosed heated pool, fishing lake, pond, lawned and woodland grounds
Three well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1 mile
Note: Bathroom and bedroom with adult bunks down 4 steps
Note: Shared outdoor heated swimming pool available April-October (From 2020) only
Note: Open lake in grounds about 3/4 mile from cottages reached via a woodland road with coarse fishing available all year round (please bring own equipment)
Note: Large open raised lily pond in grounds
Note: Children to be supervised due to open pond, lake and swimming pool
Note: Check-in time 4pm
Check-out time 9:30am

The property

As part of a picturesque courtyard of stone holiday cottages, this three bedroom cottage has split-level accommodation with open plan living room and a private patio area with stunning countryside views over fields, woodland and as far as the Preseli Hills and Mountains.

You can enjoy quiet times together here or make new friends in the pool, by the lake or while walking or cycling in the charming grounds.

Note: This property can be booked with Refs: 924597, 924587 and 924598, together they sleep 24.

Maesgwynne Mansion Cottages

St Clears 6 miles. A quadrangle of stone cottages, next to the owners' home, beautifully located within 40 acres of wonderful, woodland grounds, also boasting a private fishing lake. Each cottage has private patio areas with picnic tables as well as full use of the extensive grounds and an outdoor enclosed heated swimming pool available April - October. With cottages sleeping from four to eight, there is one to suit any family or a larger group all holidaying together. Guests can soak up the far-reaching views, as far as the Preseli Mountains, while dining alfresco or lazing by the pool. Take woodland walks on site, go for a bike ride or drive to explore this wondrous part of Wales with historic castles, a variety of theme parks, unique little villages and the famous coast boasting some of the world’s best sandy beaches and hidden coves. From these delightful cottages your days out will be exciting and fulfilling all year round.

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About the location

LLANBOIDY

St Clears 6 miles.

Llanboidy is a small Welsh village with a local Spar shop and Post Office and two public houses. The nearest town is St Clears; a small town set inland between Carmarthen and the coastal resorts of the Pembrokeshire coast. Great for exploring the South Wales coastline, the area is ideal for walkers, cyclists, and explorers alike. St. Clears hosts a variety of festivals and carnivals throughout the year, has a number of shops, pubs and eateries, and the mound of the 12th century St. Clears Castle can still be seen.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This cottage is owned and run by a family who can't do enough to make your stay a great one.”

“A little gem.”

“Puffin Cottage provided a wonderful getaway for our family.”

“We had a great time on our holiday and would recommend Sykes and the cottage we stayed in”

“We’ve just got back from a wonderful week in Puffin Cottage.”

“Beautiful place to stay, everyone very welcoming and warm, the only thing I ...”

“We had a wonderful stay in Puffin Cottage.”

“Absolutely fantastic week.”

“We had a great time in Llanboidy, the place is wonderful and the puffin cottage was amaizing !”

“Absolutely beautiful place, this place was better than we imagined.”

“This was our second stay at the cottages and as we expected it was great pleasure for our whole family.”

“We have used Sykes cottages before and they met all my expectations although I could do with less marketing emails.”

“The location was beautiful and the pool was terrific for both us and the grandchildren.”

“The timed slots for the pool worked well, owners friendly and helpful.”

“The Cottage was lovely with everything that you needed , ground around the cottage are exceptional, ideal for the dog and the swimming pool was lovely and warm .”

“Myself & members of my Family were more than Happy with all the facilities at ...”

“Fantastic property, lovely hosts.”

“We were a little anxious about cleanliness, due to the COVID pandemic, but as soon as we arrived, felt completely at ease.”

“Lovely place and friendly owners very helpful swimmers pool was a bonus and the sky at night was fantastic”

“Everything about this holiday was positive- accurate information regarding checking in was provided straight after booking, and the cottage was lovely- very clean and comfortable!”

“Puffin cottage was extremely comfortable the estate was a pleasure to walk around, very peaceful and lovely scenery, the owners were very help full and nothing was to much trouble for them.”

“Extremely lovely host, very convenient pool.”

“Me and my family had an amazing time at puffin cottage .”

“Owner was very nice, was there if needed but did not intrude”

“We had a fantastic time at Puffin College.”