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Off The Grid Experience, Close To Nature, A Great Getaway, with great views

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Entire cabin

2 bathroomsSleeps 536 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

Off The Grid Experience, Close To Nature, A Great Getaway, with great views

Set in a smallholding overlooking the Preseli Mountains, famous for the blue stones of Stonehenge, part of the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park. Be close to nature with this base to explore Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion, or just relax with the views or stargaze by the fire. Inside this unique cabin is a large room with two areas - the living room area with log burner and the sleeping area. It's ideal for two people, but it is spacious and families of up to five have stayed in it comfortably. A kingside 4 poster bed and two singles are provided, with an extra camping bed if needed. There is also a seating area and cooking under cover at the front of the cabin/in the small kitchen shed, a small outside table and chairs also a single gas camping stove. Bring your sleeping bags and towels. It has its own kitchen shed and separate toilet. Also a new Preseli shower facility has been installed for the cabin, so no shared facilities.
Although the cabin has no electricity, a photovoltaic system provides LED lighting, and this well insulated cabin is great for winter breaks.

Get the log stove going for a comfy 'glamping' stay in this log cabin, situated at the edge of the camping field in the sunniest spot of the site. Outside is a large porch and private garden area with a firepit.
It has a cottagy cosy feeling. Lovingly restored, it used to be a drumming studio, all of the furniture and fittings are reclaimed and recycled (apart from new mattresses), including a solid wood wardrobe and a lovely three piece suite. You can relax, admiring the views or there's lots of walking, close to beaches, woodlands, or activities in nearby Cardigan town. Dolphin spotting, coasteering, theatre, museums and Castle's.

Property manager

Jane O'Brien

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Hob

Dining

  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside the cabin or facilities

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Farming classes
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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)

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 388 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: we take up to two dogs, please let us know?

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: hire out whole site get in touch if interested?
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Boncath, WLS

What's nearby

  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - 4 min drive
  • Cardigan Castle - 9 min drive
  • Poppit Sands Beach - 13 min drive
  • Mwnt Beach - 20 min drive
  • Skanda Vale - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Fishguard & Goodwick Station - 23 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 Off The Grid Experience, Close To Nature, A Great Getaway, with great views pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Off The Grid Experience, Close To Nature, A Great Getaway, with great views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Off The Grid Experience, Close To Nature, A Great Getaway, with great views?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Off The Grid Experience, Close To Nature, A Great Getaway, with great views 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. Newcastle Emlyn Castle and Pentre Ifan Dolmen are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Off The Grid Experience, Close To Nature, A Great Getaway, with great views Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 14 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Fiona J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Grateful but too much money
I was misled by the search criteria - putting in dates i needed. Then booked in for different days. Yes, i should have checked. But i know my search criteria had correct dates and didnt know it would have offered outside criteria. Luckily one property was vacant and i was given that. I was grateful. BUT i have to say the cost was at least double to what would have been a fair Off grid is one thing, but for that expense i was expecting a shared fridge and some solar lighting/electricity!! Rip off Off grid is oprice.doublewas Luckily
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kate A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Health Hazard
Was so looking forward to this off grid holiday. However left within twenty minutes just long enough to find and book a hotel. The cabin was filthy and stank to high heaven. I pulled back the throws to check the bed to discover filthy , clearly unchanged bedsheets which were urine stained. The roof clearly leaks in places and we saw two huge rats scurrying about in broad daylight. The "kitchen" consists of a filthy bowl and bucket half filled with rancid water, cooking is a one ring gas stove. A total health hazard the so called kitchen was disgusting. Toilet had encrusted excrement covering the rim and was unusable. Didn't inspect the shower as we had seen enough. The whole site is a run down filthy mess. Owner very pleasant but we didn't get in the cabin till he had left after telling us about his job, knee replacements, wife's ailments and how he is left to do everything! We live off grid for half of the year, so we live a basic life. This isn't basic. It's a health risk. I will be contacting environmental health on my return home. The Cabin was the only accommodation I saw so cannot comment on others on this site. Tried to see the owner before leaving but couldn't get them to answer the door.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Neringa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming
In general lovely stay . Owners friendly and helpful. Location brilliant .Minor suggestion maybe a hand sanitiser would be useful in the toilet but apart of that a great stay . Thank you 💜
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JON P.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 day April break
A lovely site and lovely people. The weather could have been better - but that Wales for you! Would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little property real glamping experience dogs had a space they could run around without experi
Great couple who housed us very knowledgeable and warm and welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing few nights away
If your after boutique chic then probably not the place for you. We had a great few days, just what I needed great views perfect spot for hide and seek and Easter egg hunts with my son. Close to beautiful coastline. Nice hosts would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect escape for those who love the natural simplicities of life!
Such a earthy creative sanctuary Jane and martin haave created. I stayed here with my boyfriend and his dog Clive and we were so so happy to have found this place! There handmade artistic dwelling was perfect for us. We loved keeping the fire going to keep us warm on the cold December nights! The cabin was roasting after an hour or so! Preseli cabin was bigger than expected and is definetly very good value for money. The kitchen shed and compost loo is funky rustic and practical for those who love being outside and realise the importance of a greener existence :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Eco Retreat
My partner and I wanted a quiet anniversary weekend away to escape from the bustle of town life and this little cabin was the perfect little eco getaway. lovely and quiet, and our hosts could not have been nicer and more welcoming. can't wait to return 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donovan T., Telford

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely short break
Mentally been struggling lately so needed to escape & the North lodge was exactly what I needed. Being of the grid is such a mental relief, I really enjoyed having just the basics & loved the log burner. The hosts were lovely & very helpful. You are a short drive to some amazing places so a great base camp to explore Pembrokeshire. If you need to escape the city/town life & digital age I highly recommend the North lodge. My golden retriever loved it too 💛
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our honest opinion
Not too shabby!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

poppy T.

Grubby and tatty
On arrival, kitchen area was dirty (cool box & washup bowl both greasy with slimy bits!) compost loo stank & shower had a horrid puddle constantly in the change area. Washing up area a joke. The whole place is tatty, shoddy & very unappealing. I'd chosen it based on a 'private garden' -which didn't exist so children and dog had to be constantly minded - not making things very relaxing. There is also a very fast road and the gate was found open on two occasions during our stay. Massively over priced. The saving grace was that the other guests & host were nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Jenny F.

I could not stay in the accommodation and had to find an alternative. More details needed in advert
Not at all suitable to stay in with my two grandchildren. I could not have used the toilet and kitchen sheds, camping would have been cheaper and cleaner
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jaimi E., England

Beautiful location, comfortable glamping experience with very accommodating owners. We loved it!
Myself, partner and toddler stayed here for four nights in August. The grounds are gorgeous, very maze like, and our almost two year old loved exploring all the nooks and crannies. It's quite private as there's a hedge that surrounds the front of the cabin, which was nice. Very close to beaches and lots to do in the area. We visited a farm Park and saw seals off the headland, and went to an iron age fort. The owners, Jane and Martin, we're very friendly and accommodating, whilst not being imposing. There is a lovely hot shower in a separate cubicle which we took advantage of! Overall it was fantastic and we'll be back! :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Roisin T.

Lovely stay in a quiet and peaceful setting.
The hosts were so flexible and accommodating, and very welcoming. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017