JOIN NOW More Details Watch offline Downloads only available on advert-free plans. Tina C. - 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. - Having said these things, theyre only minor and didnt spoil our holiday and were looking forward to returning. Fantastic accommodation, cosy warm cottage with everything you need for a restful break. - A truly memorable holiday in a very special place. Peter R. - We absolutely loved our stay at Bwthyn. cast member. Lovely cottage, incredible quality. Our second trip to Trehilyn. The beds are supper comfy. We would stay again in a heartbeat! The decoration is beautiful. This cottage is consistently in (or at the top of) our'Top 3' most booked cottage lists. Simon M. - Both properties have been very well refurbished and were very comfortable. A wooden shelf would have beeb useful to store the dry food like bread, cakes, cereal etc.Good size dining table. If there wasn't so much glorious coastline and countryside to explore, we would have happily stayed put for the whole week! We had the most wonderful stay at Trehilyn over Christmas. Jeremy L. - What a beautiful house in a perfect position for exploring all there is to see in South Wales. An absolutely wonderful experience- could not have asked for anything else! Since buying this coastal farm on a whim while filming in Pembrokeshire some 15 years ago, Griff Rhys Jones and his family have set about restoring the 70-acre estate's cottages and. Mark P. - The gardens are fabulous if youre luck with the weather. Tastefully furnished throughout with warm Welsh blankets, and good perks like a Nespresso machine added to its luxury status. Luxury Welsh holiday accommodation in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park near great coastal walks. It's a wildlife haven - we watched birds bathing in the brook in front of the cottage, watched the clouds rolling in from the Atlantic - and listened to the silence. Clare W. - Stove, dishwasher, washer-dryer, microwave, retro fridge-freezer, Double bedroom with door out to rear garden, Enclosed rear garden with patio & dining furniture. A Fantastic Cottage. Heledd W. - The absence of any instructions for equipment although it was clear they should have been available was a shame. Amazing walks from the doorstep, we didn't use the car once and made use of the fabulous local shuttle bus. There is much to do for all ages. The views are breath-taking. Return to Pembrokeshire Farm (2009) Starring as Presenter (5 episodes) for 1 week, 858 to 2,012 We wanted somewhere quite and peaceful with walks from the doorstep and that is what we got! - Being a stone cottage it was really warm and the duvet, although of the highest quality was a 9 tog. We had a wonderful week at Bwthyn Trehilyn. What a truly wonderful place. Griff Rhys Jones was born in Cardiff, Wales on 16 November, 1953. Lovely cottage in great location. They have two children. Diolch yn fawr iawn. and thought this made a nice change.The Nation's Favourite Poems starts with a forward by Griff Rhys Jones. - The whole Strumble Head site is charming and the small shop thoughtfully stocked. small shared playground areawith swing and slidefor young children(enjoyed at own risk), Walk to the coastal footpath & lighthouse & dophin/ whale look-out, More Blue Flag beaches here than anywhere in UK - (Aber Mawr 3 miles), Goodwick harbour - 3.3 mile drive (day-trips to Ireland), Fishguard - (cafes & art galleries) - 4.5 miles. Anglesey. Sara mcaleese . Highly recommend staying here - outstanding! Although the weather was inclement we were able to snuggle up in the warm thanks to the wood burning stove in the cottage. Because there are no street lights and no signs on the farm entrance itself some additional detail about the last few hundred metres to the farm and of the different cottages within the farm, would really help when it is dark.. We had a great holiday here and were very lucky with the weather. Walk, cycle, drink, eat. What a lovely, warm and friendly house! It was great to be back and we hope to do it again really soon! Lovely cottage in an idyllic setting. But all in all, it was a fantastic, memorable and reinvigorating stay for us and our two student children. He starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner Mel Smith. Wifi's pretty dodgy, but quite nice to be a bit cut off. Griff Rhys Jones is probably best known for his comedy sketch work on the BBC, most notably NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS and SMITH AND JONES. We six ex-Fire Service fogies and two dogs had a wonderful time in the cottage. (Special mention you Shirley who was every to helpful when we arrived late at night and couldnt find the key safe!). Griff Rhys Jones undertakes a project to restore his decaying . . quality - we visit and revisit every property to make sure they meet our standards, and only the best make the 'utt' grade, location - every location is a winner - we don't hide nasties like roads/ugly views from our photos, satisfaction - we've probably got the highest rate of returning customers of any cottage company, service - we're here to help and pride ourselves on personal service, value - you won't find the same property cheaper anywhere else, sustainable - we've many of the 'greenest' holiday properties on the market, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National ParkGuests: 6 We loved this cottage! We all really loved it. Breathtaking costal walks on the doorstep. The house was very comfortable and well-appointed and the kids loved the shop. Sit in the hallway & warm your feet on the sensitively restored tiles with the front door open & ponder on the extensive restoration that took place to make this cottage an exceptional stay. Can't think of any improvements. We were very lucky to be able to travel within Wales for a short holiday this month. Official Twitter page for Griff Rhys Jones. The coastal path is spectactular and on the doorstep and the farmhouse has been restored very sympathetically. The cottage is of high specification and the owners have renovated the cottage very stylishly and having watched the TV show made it even more special We loved the cottage, the integrity of its restoration and the thoughtfulness given to the materials used. We love staying at Bwthyn Trehilyn, having been a few times before.. Really attractive property both inside and out. - The wood burner was an added bonus although wasnt really needed with the warm toasty under floor heating. Hide and seek, pooh sticks, baking , walking and having the most peaceful week has left an indelible mark on my family. A beautifully restored property in a lovely part of the country. We will most definitely be back again. [15] The building was in a poor condition throughout and the grouted roof was particularly bad. We shall look forward to our return visit in May. As well as being a celebrated comedian, actor, presenter and author, Griff Rhys Jones is known for his epic adventures around Wales. What a superb cottage. Some easy changes would make it even better. Mattresses, feather and down duvets and pillows and linens are a high quality. Had everything we needed. Porthgain, especially the sloop inn (half price January) and Dinas Head were particular highlights. Esther C. - Reels. Had some lovely walks despite the rain and it was great to look out at the cows and sheep and farm life going on! Griff Rhys Jones will tour the UK in spring 2023. - Absolutely loved the nature trails on the farm. What a beautiful location and beautifully restored cottage. Such a beautifully designed cottage and very clean. Delightful cottage in a lovely setting. Our favourite room was the sitting room, which is cosy and comfortable. Rachael B. Chris R. - Comfortable house with lovely views and vistas and so much to do. We, the grandparents, were undisturbed upstairs and the parents with the children (7 & 10) were together in the downstairs rooms. We had a fantastic time and were rather sorry to leave! Area is beautiful too. It would be helpful to have one that you could separate i to Winter and Summer, say a 3 and 4.5 tog. A lovely well-equipped, clean, warm cottage in a beautiful setting. ~ Jackie Harrison & friends from Brighouse, 'What a beautiful week in a beautiful place! Access over 70 acres of land andmany local footpaths. 48.8K followers. Thank you. Wifi: available A spin-off from Not the Nine O'Clock News, the show also had a brief run in the United States on A&E and PBS in . Griff Rhys Jones drinks 10 cups of coffee a day. Kitchen equipped for all our needs and excellent quality linen. Popular comedian, actor and writer Griff Rhys Jones has invited friends from the screen and stage to his Pembrokeshire home this weekend in aid of a local youth charity. Posts. Geoffrey H. - - Walk to the famous lighthouse on Ynys Meicl or hike out to Porthsychan cove. Thank you so much for a lovely 4 nights at Bwthyn Trehilyn with our 2 dogs. It's such a special space to spend time in a fantastic location. Griff Rhys Jones, who is threatening to leave the UK in protest at Labour's plans for a mansion tax. It's a really special spot. - Had everything needed for a relaxing break. We could not have wished for a better break. I would also like to add that dealing with you has been a pleasure and Katie in particular has been most helpful. Griff Rhys Jones is a Welsh comedian, writer, actor and television presenter. 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. It is so peaceful here and such a welcome break from the humdrum of daily life.' Beautifully simple yet wonderfully well equipped. Snowdonia. We felt very safe, very well serviced and even a 'shop' next door - perfect! Alex & Dom Ents24 Ltd, Technology House, 18 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2LG UK registered company no. The underfloor heating and open fire mean the cottage is kept very cosy in the chill of January. The cottage is an inspiration. Can't wait to book another break at this property. Everyone agrees - Bwthyn Trehilynis simply one of the finest holiday cottages in all of Wales, and you'd have to look very veryhard to find a better cottage for your holiday in Pembrokeshire. IT'S not easy finding Griff Rhys Jones's newly refurbished, 18th century farmhouse. Uchaf is a beautifully restored Georgian farmhouse on the Pembrokeshire coast. Location is fabulous for walking and scenery.. Patricia L. - Sharon D. - Fi carroll-lewis . Thank you very much Eirlys, Charlie, Alwena, Simon, Marjie, Solo and Lila. Pamela B. Beautiful area with great walking. Thank you. There is a trellis there now but the planting hasnt taken so perhaps something like willow would give a better sense of privacy. We love all the properties at Trehilyn and can forgive the little signs of age xx. Griff is set the task of walking a Pembrokeshir corgi, a dog breed which herding cattle by biting at the feet. Beautiful cottage in excellent surroundings. Donna P. - Heaven for us. The cottage is set well back from the road and is incredibly quiet. Jane P. - Our house welcomed us in with tones of comfort that can only be provided when created by a family of builders and conservationists who had so obviously become part of the farms history. . Were looking forward to our next visit. Goodwick harbour - 3.3-mile drive (day-trips to Ireland), Fishguard - (cafes & art galleries) - 4.5 miles. Liz H. - Bwthyn Trehilyn What a beautiful cottage - so lovingly restored - well worth watching the video of the restoration project to see the transformation and work needed. The owners have done a fantastic converting Trehilyn and it was a privilege to stay in such a magical place. 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. 2014. 244 following. We have just returned from our second UTT, holiday in Pembrokeshire; both within striking distance of Stumble Head. A true dream home. Large rear garden shared with Trehilyn Isaf. and in 2004 led the demonstration at Senate House, Cambridge to prevent the closure of the . Griff Rhys Jones was born on November 16, 1953 in Cardiff, Wales. What a lovely relaxing holiday at Trehilyn Uchaf, and the accommodation did not disappoint. Everything worked so well from the layout to the heating and plumbing. What more could you want. It was nice to just spend time in the cottage and walking the fields with the dog. A completely delightful place to stay! Sian C. - We were blessed with beautiful sunny days and then loved curling up in front of the log burner in the chilly evenings. This is the Pembrokeshire Farm owned by Griff Rhys Jones that he lets for holidays when he isn't home in Wales. It's beautiful, comfortable and excellently suited for cooking and relaxation. 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