Little Barn Cottage | Dinas Cross | Newport /trefdraeth

4.3★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

31 Customer Review(s)

Jennifer
October 2024

“A couple of comments about House-keeping.”

The cardboard and recycling bag in the kitchen was half full of previous visitors papers. Empty wine bottles in the orange bin provided in cupboard (I did move them into the bin outside with the green lid). Lots of hair and fluff between cushions on both sofas which we put in the Ash Bucket by the fire. That bucket hadn't been emptied and was about 1/4 full. The Meat tins and baking trays in the oven were in a disgusting state (I have taken photos) When i turned the oven on to cook ...

The cardboard and recycling bag in the kitchen was half full of previous visitors papers. Empty wine bottles in the orange bin provided in cupboard (I did move them into the bin outside with the green lid). Lots of hair and fluff between cushions on both sofas which we put in the Ash Bucket by the fire. That bucket hadn't been emptied and was about 1/4 full. The Meat tins and baking trays in the oven were in a disgusting state (I have taken photos) When i turned the oven on to cook a pizza on opening the door after waiting to get warm a huge cloud of smoke and fumes greeted me and it actually stung my eyes and was very irritating. I feel the oven needs a deep clean and the baking trays need replacing. The day before departure I went to the bin with the green lid to put our black rubbish bag and empty blue recycling bag. Not easy access to open the doors on this bunker style bin (I'm not very tall so could not reach inside very easily) The bunker was quite full of black bags and when I tried to move one it started to tear and banana skins almost came out. The main recycling bag at the very bottom was virtually empty apart from a cardboard toilet roll which appeared to have been nibbled by something. With the amount of rubbish still in the bunker I feel it could encourage little unwelcome visitors. We hadn't got much rubbish at all, only half a black bag and I disposed of it in the bin on the caravan park, although I am aware you're not supposed to. Apart from the above, we had a wonderful time and Little Barn is a perfect location for visiting relatives and lots of places to visit and would return in the future.

- Jennifer, October 2024
Anne September 2024

“The property is pretty and in a nice location.”

Unfortunately when we arrived it had not been cleaned and we were met with dirty bed linen and towels. After a nine hour car journey this was so disappointing as we just wanted to relax. After reporting this the cleaners came and did a quick whizz round offering to leave the hoovering and dusting which i declined and asked them to do it. Later we noticed that there were old dirty marks on the single bed sheet and bleach marks on the towel. No mopping took place on hard floors either. The cottage suffers from damp which is evident in places and the bed quilt felt damp even though the heating is good. Lack of attention to little things such as the two tin openers did not work and a knife had no point to it. The muck heap opposite the front door didn't bother us much at this time of year until the farmer came to move a couple of loads of it which left mud/muck outside and i noticed he broke up some of the concrete with his tractor. Had to move our car and go out for fear of being blocked in while he did this. When the lack of cleanliness was reported, the caretaker offered us 50.00 for 3 of us to go for dinner but we were too tired to go out after our journey unfortunately so couldn't take it up. The welcome pack was nice and appreciated. There were no logs but caught the cleaners as they left and asked them for some. They left some but we couldnt light the log burner and there were no instructions anywhere as we are not used to log burners.

- Anne, September 2024
Richard September 2024

“Lovely little cottage, only minor drawbacks are the downstairs loo - a bit of a trek for elderly/ youngsters , and its a bit dark , the only way to enjoy the evening sun is to site outside.”

- Richard, September 2024
Kirstie August 2024

“We loved our stay ❤️ Cottage was very cosy in a quiet location.”

Lovely lounge/comfy beds and a well appointed Kitchen. Had some lovely walks around Dina’s Cross to beaches and to view points. Cheesecake at shop/garage was a real hit with kids. Only negative was no outside hanging area for wet wetsuits/swimming gear … could a retractable line down side of property be possible?

- Kirstie, August 2024
Daniel June 2024

“A wonderful house, with everything you need.”

we felt very comfortable. Would love to come back

- Daniel, June 2024
Angela May 2024

“Cupboard under the stairs with hoover etc in smells of mould and thus affected our breathing for the week, we didnt find this cause until two days before we left as the we hoovered through.”

- Angela, May 2024
April August 2023

“A lovely cottage and very clean both modern and traditional.”

A lovely touch with that welcome pack the jam was amazing and we brought it home . Great location on terms of what we wanted to achieve and get out of our little break . The only reason I would not return or give maximum stars is the lack of outside space for our dog we didn’t feel safe leaving her outside the front go Door area (there is no back area ) which is not in my opinion safe for a dog and the toilet facilities being downstairs when nature calls you in the night it’s not the best ! Apart from this we had a lovely stay so thank you

- April, August 2023
Lisa July 2023

“This is a really lovely cottage in a quiet location.”

The space is roomy and interior decor in the cottage is fresh and modern. The kitchen was really well equiped. It has good proximity to amenities in Fishguard and Newport by car and many other great places to visit. The two beaches are within 20 minute walking distance but both have car parks if you did drive. It just lacked a little enclosed garden / courtyard space.

- Lisa, July 2023
Faye July 2023

“We had a lovely stay at Little Barns Cottage.”

It was an excellent place for a short break away if you don’t mind driving to different locations as there weren’t many places you could have a short walk to. The property was just what we were looking for and comfortable for four adults and two dogs for a few days. The only negatives were that two of the baking trays were unclean, but once they had been through, the dishwasher was fine. Also, we couldn’t find a maiden to use to dry our clothes when we returned from a very wet walk, but the log fire more than made up for this. Overall, the general cleanliness and comfort of the property was perfectly fine.

- Faye, July 2023
Nick June 2023

“The cottage was everything we hoped for, apart from one almost deal breaking element.”

I have never been anywhere with such a fly problem. I have no idea where they were coming from, but there were dozens. We ended up hanging three fly paper traps and caught in excess of 40 flies in the course of two days, with more appearing all the time. Can i suggest the owners obtain a uv bug zapper?

- Nick, June 2023

Many thanks for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the cottage and thank you for highlighting this new seasonal issue. The suggestion of a UV zapper is a good one which we will take up. Kind regards Property Owner
Bob May 2023

“We had a great stay with a great comfty bed.”

The view from the back door was a bit off putting (large pile of horses manure!!!) I'm sure this causes more issues during the warmer weather. Good access to local walks which was great for the dog.

- Bob, May 2023

Thank you for your feedback and we hope we can welcome you back in the future. We have been working with the owners of the stables opposite to arrange more regular cleaning and will be working with them more closely to ensure these issues do not arise in the future. This should now be cleared on a regular basis especially over the warmer months. Property Owner
Justin October 2022

“Property exceeded our expectations - comfortable, homely and had everything we needed.”

Location was perfect for exploring the fantastic surrounding beaches and only a 20 minute walk to the local beach where you could join the coastal path. Would highly recommend.

- Justin, October 2022

Thank you for your feedback we are so glad you had a great stay at Little Barn and we hope we can welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Sarah August 2022

“We had a lovely week in Pembrokeshire.”

The cottage was comfortable and in a great location; within walking distance of 2 lovely beaches and a well stocked local store but there were a number of issues that would dissuade us from a return visit. 1) Flies were a problem downstairs and were extremely bothersome.This meant that we could not open windows or doors. After a couple of days we bought some fly paper and most evenings caught at least 20 flies in the living room and kitchen. 2) The pile of manure directly outside the property is not a pretty sight and almost certainly the cause of the fly problem. 3) Due to the lack of ventilation, damp was an issue and on our return home our clothes had a strong musty smell. 4) The mattresses in the twin room are extremely uncomfortable and the beds are not suitable for adults.

- Sarah, August 2022

Thank you for your feedback and we hope we can welcome you back in the future. We have been working with the owners of the stables opposite to arrange more regular cleaning and will be working with them more closely to ensure these issues does not arise in the future. Property Owner
Richard July 2022

“Lovely holiday thanks to its location in that it was walk-able to 3 lovely beaches and was quiet.”

It is in need of TLC, and despite being mentioned by others, there is not even an ice compartment in the fridge, so no ice, no freezing coolbox packs, no buying ice-cream or anything frozen....and it was in the 30's! The sitting out area, which is just a small paved area onto the shared drive, needed a weed and a hose down, but the main issue when you sit out is at the other side of the drive (just a few metres away) you are looking at the stable/farm yard which had an old sofa-bed dumped in view and the biggest pile of horse manure I have ever seen, literally 40 metres long by 5 metres high. Perhaps explaining all the flies! WE live in the country with cow sheds nearby so are used to country smells, others may find it a challenge. We would return to the area without doubt, but not the property.

- Richard, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We have been working with the owners of the stables opposite to arrange more regular cleaning and will be working with them more closely to ensure these issues does not arise in the future. We have now replaced the fridge in the property, and this has a small freezer compartment. The gas fire in the property has been replaced with a log fire in the sitting area. Property Owner
Diane July 2022

“Comfortable cottage, nice big bed, plenty of hot water with a good shower, although to step out of bath is quite deep.”

Gas fire in living room a bit of a faf, though only tried it to see what it looked like (quite affective, but with a bit of a smell) Looking out of the kitchen window wasn't a high point as seemed to be looking at a big pile of horse manure and straw.

- Diane, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We have been working with the owners of the stables opposite to arrange more regular cleaning and will be working with them more closely to ensure these issues does not arise in the future. The gas fire in the property has been replaced with a log fire in the sitting area and we hope you will return to enjoy in the future. Property Owner
Louise June 2022

“Good, comfortable cottage in a lovely location.”

The cottage is quite well equipped, it was nice to have a place to sit outside, but we didn't have much opportunity for it. It would have been nice to have had a cafetière for our coffee at breakfast

- Louise, June 2022
Derek May 2022

“Really well presented.”

Very appreciated welcome pack with milk and snacks. Great to have tea, cooking oil etc. Crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils all of a high standard. Lovely area.

- Derek, May 2022
Matthew April 2022

“A lovely quiet location.”

We enjoyed using the little paths through the woods down to Cwm and Pwllgwaelod.

- Matthew, April 2022
Florence Sheila December 2021

“Lovely warm clean little cottage for winter break”

- Florence Sheila, December 2021
Janine September 2021

“The cottage inside was absolutely as expected, very clean and comfortable and very very tastefully decorated etc and it was so peaceful.”

Minor issues.....only one toilet roll, no washing up liquid and an old scourer sponge that had seen better days! Outside patio area needed some tlc. Lovely walk to beaches with our dog. A huge disappointment was that both pubs within walking distance did not let dogs inside! This had been one of our reasons for booking the cottage ..the ability to walk to a pub in the evening for some food and a drink. We drove to The Golden Lion in nearby Newport and they welcomed our dog with open arms!

- Janine, September 2021
Allan August 2021

“The barn was very clean and in a very quiet location within walking distance to a couple of nice beaches.”

My kids loved the gas fire and the smart TV with access to Netflix. I booked the break as a last minute getaway the night before we were due to arrive and paid £877 for three nights. On arrival at around 3:30pm we found that the property had no power (electricity completely off) I phoned the management company who got an electrician out pretty quickly to be fair however he couldn’t resolve the issue as it was a DNO fault and didn’t know when power would be reinstated (nobody’s fault really but meant we didn’t have power for the majority of our first day) not sure if others were advised about sn apparent power cut but nobody let us know when booking. There was also an intermittent issue with the water at the property so that when you opened a tap on some occasions no water at all would run not sure if it was an air lock in the system or something but it was annoying sometimes waiting a few minutes before running any water. A few comments I read beforehand were mostly about stripping bedding and separating towels atc which if I’m honest wasn’t too much trouble but at almost £900 for 3 nights stay I feel that this should be included really. So in conclusion it wasn’t a bad trip by any means I just didn’t feel like I had good value for my money. All the best

- Allan, August 2021
Lauren July 2021

“The property was clean, cosy and in a beautiful location.”

It had everything we needed and was well stocked with extras too. We enjoyed our welcome package! The local beach is highly recommended and there was plenty of places to explore with our young children. We will definitely be back!

- Lauren, July 2021
Juliet July 2021

“It might be good if there was a toilet upstairs if they could fit one in.”

- Juliet, July 2021
Paul June 2021

“Lovely, comfortable, well equipped cottage in beautiful location, fridge with ice box would have been useful for cool bag pack.”

Welcome pack good. Limited supplies eg toilet roll, one only,cleaning cloths, dishwasher tablets have not had to bring supplies for washing up etc previously with other companies. Irritating email regarding stripping beds, this should be the cleaners job, you don’t strip beds in hotels! Great accommodation, agency not so good

- Paul, June 2021
Judith June 2021

“Beautifully situated cottage and so cosy and well equipped.”

So peaceful and it was fab to be able to walk to three beaches! It would have been lovely to have a little table/chairs on the patio for warm evenings, but still lovely.

- Judith, June 2021
Bridget May 2021

“The cottage was lovely and clean.”

However my feedback as to why I would not recommend your company is due to the nature of the emails and texts that you sent. Firstly to be advised several times before arrival and 24 hours before our departure that we should strip the beds, empty dishwasher, put the rubbish out, place towels etc in a pile and make sure the cottage is clean and tidy is an intrusion on our holiday. The last thing I want is a reminder 24 hours before departure by text and email of this nature as I am on holiday and do not want to be thinking about my exit. Secondly your charge for the cottage surely includes cleaner costs. I have never been asked before to strip beds, put rubbish out, empty dishwasher etc etc when at a holiday cottage. Quite bizarre. I will not be using your company again and will not be recommending.

- Bridget, May 2021
Amelie April 2021

“Would be good to know it was semi detached.”

Neighbours were doing drilling fairly early in the morning, but expect from that great cottage.

- Amelie, April 2021
Diane April 2021

“Little Barn is in a quiet corner of a beautiful coastline.”

Within a 15 minute (steep) wooded walk you have quaint and delightful Cwm Yr Eglwys. The cottage is stylish and has very comfortable furniture and a Smart TV. The kitchen is generally well-equipped though the small fridge has no freezer compartment. There is an excellent village store within walking distance with a good deli selection. I would recommend it 100% but remember to take a hairdryer.

- Diane, April 2021
Sue April 2021

“The owners were easy to contact and very helpful.”

The welcome back pack was lovely.

- Sue, April 2021
Julie October 2020

“Lovely comfortable cottage.”

Quiet peaceful location. Close to several beaches.

- Julie, October 2020
Rachel March 2020

“Lovely little place for us and our cocker spaniel.”

Great location and tucked away so peaceful and quiet. Great walks around and great local shop.

- Rachel, March 2020

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Summary

Two bedrooms
1 x King size
1 x Twin
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Living/dining room with woodburner fire (wood is available locally)
Central heating
Rangemaster with electric double oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, slimline dishwasher and coffee machine
Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Electric Vehicles: This property does not have a charge point for electric vehicles and charging from within the property is prohibited
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Beach towels and cot linen not provided
Travel cot available on request
Parking for 2 cars, reserved parking bay at Cwm yr Eglwys Beach
The outside steps are an attractive feature but you are advised not to use them - you do so at your own risk
Two well-behaved pet welcome (additional charge applies), pets to be kept downstairs and off soft furnishings
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 1.2 miles

The property

Perched in the charming Pembrokeshire village of Dinas Cross uncover Little Barn Cottage, a wonderful two-bedroom home.

Little Barn Cottage is the ideal base for a trip to South Wales and is ideal for families, groups, or couples.

It offers easy access to neighbourhood facilities and attractions, pet-friendly lodging, and charming features throughout.

As soon as you walk into your new home away from home, you'll be impressed by the contemporary, well-equipped kitchen, which is equipped with all the tools you'll need for a self-catered stay.

Then, sit down at the living/dining table and get ready to chow down on a feast before relaxing on the plush sofas in front of the woodburner fire and watching some light entertainment on the Smart TV.

If you require some peaceful R&R, head to the bathroom on the ground floor to take a soak before going up to the first floor, where there are two tastefully decorated bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and the other with twin singles.

If you can manage to drag yourself away, visit Dinas Cross, where you can stock up on supplies for self-catering at the convenience store or indulge in some hearty meal in one of the village's two cosy pubs.

Explore Newport, the "jewel of the Pembrokeshire coastline," which is nearby and has two gorgeous beaches where you can enjoy the summer sun, go for a paddle, or take in the breathtaking sea views.

Newport is also a terrific place to indulge in traditional fish and chips.

You'll never run out of things to see and do because to the location's proximity to Fishguard, Haverfordwest, and Cardigan, which is home to the 12th-century Cardigan Castle.

Pick Little Barn Cottage for a Pembrokeshire trip that will never be forgotten.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

DINAS CROSS

Newport 2.5 miles.

The scattered village of Dinas Cross has a well stocked mini market store and a pub, and nestles between the Preseli Mountains and the wonderful Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Pwll Gwaelod and Cwm-Yr-Eglwys beaches are both paces away, both with breath-taking scenery offering the opportunity for tranquil days in perfect settings, and are almost unnoticed by the general public unless they leave the main route through the village, with there being a petrol station, two pubs a fish and chip shop, as well as a restaurant down at Pwll Gwaelod beach. Nearby Newport is a quirky seaside town steeped in history, with various shops, tea rooms and pubs and is also a great place to go boating. With castles, mills, craft centres and golf courses galore scattered all over this beautiful Welsh county, this is the perfect base for a break all year round.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Reviews & Ratings

“A couple of comments about House-keeping.”

“The property is pretty and in a nice location.”

“Lovely little cottage, only minor drawbacks are the downstairs loo - a bit of a trek for elderly/ youngsters , and its a bit dark , the only way to enjoy the evening sun is to site outside.”

“We loved our stay ❤️ Cottage was very cosy in a quiet location.”

“A wonderful house, with everything you need.”

“Cupboard under the stairs with hoover etc in smells of mould and thus affected our breathing for the week, we didnt find this cause until two days before we left as the we hoovered through.”

“A lovely cottage and very clean both modern and traditional.”

“This is a really lovely cottage in a quiet location.”

“We had a lovely stay at Little Barns Cottage.”

“The cottage was everything we hoped for, apart from one almost deal breaking element.”

“We had a great stay with a great comfty bed.”

“Property exceeded our expectations - comfortable, homely and had everything we needed.”

“We had a lovely week in Pembrokeshire.”

“Lovely holiday thanks to its location in that it was walk-able to 3 lovely beaches and was quiet.”

“Comfortable cottage, nice big bed, plenty of hot water with a good shower, although to step out of bath is quite deep.”

“Good, comfortable cottage in a lovely location.”

“Really well presented.”

“A lovely quiet location.”

“Lovely warm clean little cottage for winter break”

“The cottage inside was absolutely as expected, very clean and comfortable and very very tastefully decorated etc and it was so peaceful.”

“The barn was very clean and in a very quiet location within walking distance to a couple of nice beaches.”

“The property was clean, cosy and in a beautiful location.”

“It might be good if there was a toilet upstairs if they could fit one in.”

“Lovely, comfortable, well equipped cottage in beautiful location, fridge with ice box would have been useful for cool bag pack.”

“Beautifully situated cottage and so cosy and well equipped.”

“The cottage was lovely and clean.”

“Would be good to know it was semi detached.”

“Little Barn is in a quiet corner of a beautiful coastline.”

“The owners were easy to contact and very helpful.”

“Lovely comfortable cottage.”

“Lovely little place for us and our cocker spaniel.”

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The property

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About the location

DINAS CROSS