Preseli Hills Cottages - The Byre
Pembrokeshire
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The Preseli Mountains rise across north Pembrokeshire, their quiet slopes and open moorland forming a backdrop to this corner of rural Wales. The Byre sits within that landscape—one of three cottages converted from the original farm buildings and set back down a private drive, away from the road. The conversion has been done to a high standard, keeping the character of the stone structures while installing modern comforts throughout.
Everything is on ground level: an open-plan living space with a woodburner, dining area and kitchen equipped for proper cooking, two bedrooms (one double, one with two singles), and a bathroom with bath and shower. Both bedrooms open onto the patio. A private wood-fired hot tub sits in the enclosed rear garden, where there's also furniture and a barbecue. Electricity, Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels are included, along with initial logs for both the woodburner and hot tub. A washing machine is available in a shared utility room, and there's private parking for two cars plus an electric charging point.
The farm includes a small lake for walks and wildlife watching, and shared spaces with benches and a fire pit. One pet is welcome. The property is not suitable for smoking. Note that there is an unfenced lake 70 yards from the cottage and a stream nearby.
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Arrive after 16:00 Depart before 10:00
🚭 No smoking, please
What guests say
A week at Preseli Hills Cottages turned out to be exactly the kind of escape we’d been craving — peaceful, grounding, and full of small moments that stay with you long after you’ve unpacked your bags. The cottage itself felt like a sanctuary tucked into the landscape, with every comfort thoughtfully in place, but it was Jen and Phil who made the experience truly special. We chatted with Jen and Phil over maps and weather, plotting out our next stretch of the coastal path from Cardigan to St Davids. Their local knowledge is gold — not just the practical “start here, finish there,” but the kind of insider tips only people who love a place can give. The coastal path was a joy: sweeping views, cliffs alive with wildflowers, and birdlife that made us stop more often than we expected. One of the highlights was stumbling upon a sand martin colony, hundreds of them looping and diving in and out of the sandbank. We stood there far longer than planned, completely mesmerised by their effortless flight. Evenings became a ritual of their own — sinking into the cottage garden chairs, shoes off, the day’s miles still humming in our legs, and a Golden Road gin & tonic in hand. Knowing it was crafted by Jen and Phil themselves made it taste even better. If you’re looking for a place that blends comfort, nature, and genuinely warm hospitality, I can’t recommend Preseli Hills Cottages enough. It’s the kind of stay that reminds you how good it feels to slow down, breathe deeply, and let a beautiful place run by beautiful people work its magic.
2 months ago · via Google
We have definitely found our happy place here at Preseli Hills Cottages. Have stayed in both The Byre and The Milking Parlour, and both are stunning. Beautiful interiors and in a gorgeous, peaceful location. Spotlessly clean and well equipped. And very dog friendly! Monty loves it as much as we do! Nothing is too much trouble for the owners, who do everything they can to ensure you have the best stay. Would highly recommend!
3 months ago · via Google
What a gem!!! Such a beautiful spot and gorgeous cottages. We stayed in The Milking Parlour but were lucky enough to peek into the other 2 cottages. They are very comfortable and well equipped and the hosts have thought of everything. They are on hand should you need anything and have a wealth of local knowledge and recommendations.
5 months ago · via Google
Well what can we say about our stay at Byre! It was such a lovely little stay! We got to enjoy a lovely 4 night stay in December, just before Christmas. The cottage was immaculately clean, well heated and provided the basics such as firewood, salt, pepper and toiletries. We really enjoyed the enclosed garden that allowed our dogs to roam carefree. They also enjoyed the access to the lake - it was beautiful in winter, so I can’t imagine how stunning it must be in summer. The addition of having a hose to wash the dogs down outside was great for the muddy weather and we also made use of the dog hair dryer that is available from one of the outhouses. The hot tub was a hit with us. And when we ran out of logs we were able to purchase some from the hosts with ease. Preseli Cottages are located in a very rural area, which meant that it is was wonderfully quiet. A short 8 minute drive away is an incredible hike that can be found on All Trails - you can do a loop of upto 15km. Half an hour drive will take you to Newport Beach which also has a number of dog friendly cafes too. This place is an incredible rural retreat. 5 stars from us!
a year ago · via Google