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Holiday getaway, log burner, romantic retreat

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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom
1 bedroom
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 434 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Holiday getaway, log burner, romantic retreat

Be close to nature with this base to explore beautiful North Pembrokeshire, or just relax with the views or stargaze by the fire.
Damson Cabin in the old orchard, with its own private space and decking area. Set on a smallholding south facing towards the beautiful Preseli mountains.
Offering comfort whilst being an alternative off grid holiday, the low impact accredited site is a mixture of short grass and wild areas, attracting lots of birds, bats, and other wildlife, to the delight of our visitors. This year a family of sparrows nested in the eaves of Damson’s porch, and a resident owl is regularly spotted.
Popular destination throughout the year, there’s lots of outdoor and indoor activities closeby, within easy reach of beaches, coastal paths, woodlands, or indoor music, theatre, art and crafts.
Enjoy an autumn/winter break settling in front of the log burner at night, also with no neighbours there is little light pollution so star gazing is recommended. Ideal for Christmas breaks and valentine celebrations. Early summer near the coast is milder, warmer weather often with sunny days, so a great chance to see the snowdrops, then daffodils and swathes of bluebells in our wooded path.
This off grid retreat has no mains electric or water, it does have its own electric shower just down a small pathway. There is also LED lighting in the kitchen shed and toilet from a solar system.

Property manager

Jane O'Brien

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking not allowed inside the cabin or facilities

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 366 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: Allow up to 2 dogs in Damson, please tell us if br

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: We do hire out the whole site for groups/events
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Holiday Getaway, log Burner, Romantic Retreat Property
Holiday Getaway, log Burner, Romantic Retreat Blaenffos, Boncath

About the area

Map
Blaenffos, Boncath

What's nearby

  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Castell Henllys Iron Age Village - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Cardigan Castle - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Poppit Sands Beach - 13 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Ffald-y-Brenin Trust - 23 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Clunderwen Station - 25 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grosvenor - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Eagle Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lambs Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Finch Square Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Yr Hen Printworks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday getaway, log burner, romantic retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Holiday getaway, log burner, romantic retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday getaway, log burner, romantic retreat?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Holiday getaway, log burner, romantic retreat located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Castell Henllys Iron Age Village and Crymych library. Pentre Ifan Dolmen and Moorland Cottage Plants are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Holiday getaway, log burner, romantic retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 53 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Weekend Away
Such a lovely weekend away from the stresses of everyday life. The host was lovely and inviting. In a great location away from noise but a short drive from places to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren G.

Great little retreat
Absolutely loved our stay. We had 7 days of absolute heaven, away from all the pressures of life. Great place for your four legged friends as well, we could let them play freely with the knowledge that they were safe and secure. Hosts great and always available. Will definitely be staying again. (Darren, Carol, Alfie and Skye).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not what advert shows
Arrived friday mangers to property said hi heres book and contact number for friend who.was only popping into.freed ther pets as they was away for weekend . Pictures on.line look.nothing like the place , but the cabin.was cosy , advert says there is bbq we was told it its in kitchen area its was still.in box had to buld it before use , paths overgrown couldnt get to excrise area for dog ,could not see signs to entrance to property if you dont look carefully you miss the red 5 bar gate to entrance ,mangers came back.late sunday sent txt to say they was back but didnt see any 1 as we left bank.hoilday monday but it didnot spoil ower weekend away
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judyta J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved every moment:)))
Spend a few days with kids 12 and 9. At first they complained especially about the outside toilet :) they cried when we were leaving that they want to stay. We have a great time collecting firewood, lighting a bomb every night. on the last morning a little robin flew into our cabin. It was amazing to be able to help him to get out. Great place to slow down, and enjoy every moment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Best trip ever
Made to feel at home. Great staying with Jane,Martin and dog Nel. The cottage was just what we needed tucked away. Basic and wonderful. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miroslav H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Absolutely lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Lovely setting accommodation is a little bit tired
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin Stay
Nice quiet place to stay within driving distance of good pubs and beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Joanne M.

The place was unloved and would benefit from some tlc
If it was closer I would stay again but it does need some TLC
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lita A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and peaceful stay
On arrival I was met by Jane. Her dog Nell played with my dog which was lovely. The cabin was comfortable and roomy. It was lovely to be able to sit outside and relax and unwind. The little kitchen was a nice place to prepare food. If you are looking for a place to unwind and get away from the hustle bustle of daily life I can highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

laura n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chilled glamping secluded retreat
Great location, very pleasant hosts, safe & secure. A fantastic stay if you want to escape the busy noisy rat race to recharge your batteries. Get back to wildlife. Beautiful log fire to set the evening off or a fire outside with a few drinks just listening to the birds and looking at the stars. If you looking for peace and quiet with the one you love then this is definitely the place to go.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Isabelle S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
I was supposed to stay 5 nights I stayed 1 night and left as the place was filthy and the smell !!
I didn't see the owner in the morning so couldn't ask for a refund, I hope you can help as I booked somewhere else instead!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Very pleasant stay, just what we was looking for. Jane and Martin was very friendly and helpful and made us welcome. Welcomed our dog and she even met and played with Nell. Would highly recommend for a peaceful of grid break in nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steff D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic retreat
This trip was a great way to really get away from the stresses of modern life and truly enjoy nature, whilst still offering the conveniences to make our stay comfortable. Jane and Martin were fantastic and really made sure we had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vikki J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin life :-)
Unfortunately we had to leave early because of two storms bearing down on us. Jane was lovely. Would be a great off grid property in summer when it's warmer, just the time of year ruined our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marita B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Hi, it's very good accommodation for summer time. But they not should advertising for end of October and November. It's to cold. Cabin has not electricity. We didn't used shower it's freezing. Garden is massive good if you have a pets. We booked for 3 nights but left early. 😰😂😂😂
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Lesley H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing beyond belief
Needed somewhere to stay that accepted 4 dogs. Emailed Jane who was lovely and accommodating. Emails answered very promptly. Two days before our stay, I was Emailed to say the cabin (Damson) where I'd booked was having a new floor and it wasn't ready, would we be prepared to move to Preseli, their other cabin. As long as our dogs were contained and safe, I wasn't bothered which cabin we stayed in. This time the emails were taking hours to be replied to, not good when you're not sure what's happening with your holiday. Arrived after a 6hr journey - to a notice on the gate saying closed, and it looking like it was securely locked. Phoned the number which was answered by Jane - told to come in - as lock was for show. Parked up - was told how to get to cabin, not shown - walking with all our gear and the dogs. The disappointment hit us straight away. It was dilapidated, run down, dirty and full of dead insects and cobwebs. The cabin looked like the pictures had been taken about 10+ years prior. Not a good representation, this is not what I was expecting. The porch floor had collapsed. The flooring inside was totally mismatched and bodged. The door cladding around the '4 poster' bed was dark and made it look scary. Then a door with a skeletons hand randomly at the side. Other side of room was more pleasant although the blind only covered about 2/3s of the window. The door bolted shut from the outside - but couldn't be secured from the inside. On going outside to clear up after my dogs, I found I was actually clearing up after someone else's dogs too, it was everywhere. The eco toilet was not a pleasant experience. You could see everything down there, I've done Glastonbury on the Sunday and it not look as bad as this one. Didn't use the shower - but had a quick look - it looked clean, although tiny. We were booked in for 2 nights, but left after 20 hrs, most of this time we spent away from the cabin. I've taken photos to compare against the ones used to advertise the property. The difference is shocking, so out of date. Disappointed is a total understatement.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hakeem A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
I enjoyed my stay at this cottage. The experience was just what I needed. A good retreat from busy London. The host were very helpful. They went above and beyond to ensure that I had a pleasant stay. Thank you for being amazing host! I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

paul S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty nothing like listing would not let my dog stay there
Shocking
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Saroj B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seclusion, Peaceful and Perfect Heaven
I needed time to relax and find time for ME. I found this place to be perfect and close to Nature. Jan and Michael made me feel welcomed. The cabin provides privacy, a close nature experience with birds, bees, rabbits, sheep, cows, fresh air, the warmth of log fire and candles for a light, variety of garden shrubs, flowers, trees and bushes. I was amazed and respected their efforts to make break not only eco-friendly but a perfect balance with comfort and nature. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Ray F.

Nice secluded cabin with secure garden, good for dogs 🐕
Nice location, facilities could be better but on the whole an enjoyable experience.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely stay
we picked the worst few days to stay with storm conditions but nonetheless had a wonderful time. Jane was brilliantly helpful, everything was clean, and we thoroughly enjoyed the peace.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Christopher J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wild-life nature and eco retreat with access to beautiful coutryside.
Pleasant location and surroundings. Good on privacy. The owners did all they could to ensure that we enjoyed our holiday. COVID-19 restrictions meant that the owners were not able to give us their introductory talk, which would have been useful e.g. operation of toilet. The online listing we felt was too brief especially in regard to kitchen space: what was provided and what we needed to bring with us in the way of utensils, cooking stoves etc. However the owner clarified this with us beforehand. Storage space was a bit of a problem in the kitchen and in the cabin, where to hang clothes etc. The location was a bit close to a busy road and we needed to take the car wherever we went, nearest local shop is 3 miles away. Lovely location of the cabin within the camp-site with private shower and private wild-life garden complete with birds and a tame wren.

8/10 Good

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks Martin & Jane enjoyed the week at Damson Cabin and grounds was a good location for days out
Would come back again great place to Chill out

10/10 Excellent

Anneliese C., ABERGAVENNY

Liked: Cleanliness
A great break from it all.
Lovely little cabin, So quiet, just what I needed. 😁