Contemporary art hotel built around an 1806 windmill tower in St Davids, with over 250 commissioned works and a three-rosette restaurant.
What's nearby
- Blas Restaurant next door
- Oriel y Parc Gallery & Visitor Centre next door
- Tŷ Helyg Bed & Breakfast 250m away
- The Bench 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
About Twr y Felin Hotel
Twr y Felin occupies the site of a windmill built in 1806 on the edge of St Davids, Britain's smallest city. The tower still stands and forms the centrepiece of the hotel, with modern extensions added around it during a thorough restoration. It opened as Wales's first contemporary art hotel, and more than 250 original works were commissioned specifically for the building, most of them responding to the Pembrokeshire coastline and landscape.
There are 21 bedrooms and suites, including the Tower Suite which occupies the original windmill over three levels and has 360-degree views from the top. Rooms are plainly furnished in pale colours so the artwork carries the interest, and all have large bathrooms, good beds and Welsh-made toiletries. Several open onto the garden. The public rooms are similarly spare, with an oak-lined bar, a lounge and a gallery corridor that changes periodically.
Blas Restaurant holds three AA Rosettes and runs a set menu that shifts with the seasons, leaning heavily on Pembrokeshire seafood, Welsh lamb and vegetables from local growers. Breakfast is cooked to order. The hotel is part of the Retreats Group, which also runs Roch Castle and Penrhiw Priory nearby, and guests can dine across the properties. Parking is on site and free.
The location is the main draw for walkers and coast visitors. St Davids Cathedral and the Bishop's Palace are a few minutes' walk, and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Whitesands Bay and the boat trips to Ramsey Island are all within a short drive. It suits couples and small groups who want somewhere design-led and quiet rather than a traditional country hotel, and it works well as a base for a walking week.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
Absolutely fabulous stay - we stayed for two nights with our dog and from start to finish we were treated so well by friendly and well trained staff who enjoyed interacting and talking to guests. There was even a welcome letter left for our dog, along with a dog bed, towel and dog treats - fabulous The accommodation has everything you could need and is to a very high standard. Breakfast and dinner was a quality experience, particularly dinner and the flavours from each ingredient was obvious, many of which were sourced locally Very much looking forward to returning. Luke, Joss and Marley 🐶
2 months ago · via Google
Loved the room! Very comfortable bed, amazing bathroom (convenient, clean, great lighting, a socket that allows to dry your hair in front of the bathroom mirror). Extra points for providing milk for tea and coffee - not just those useless creamer pots, a proper bottle of milk! There was only one thing that needs to be looked at - the volume of the TV could not be changed, something is off with the settings. Not a big deal for us, but might be a problem for someone, please get it checked. The hotel itself is very stylish. The lounge area is cozy and not pretentious. The staff is very friendly and polite. Housekeeping is effective and seamless. Breakfast is a combination of continental offerings and cooked items. Decent selection to make everyone happy while not encouraging overeating as some buffets can be. We tried salmon and scrambled eggs, vegetarian breakfast and eggs royale - all cooked perfectly with clearly great produce. There are also amazing views just a short walk away, the cliffs are breathtaking. Loved it!
3 months ago · via Google
Fabulous, if you get chance you stay here do so. On arrival we were warmly greeted by Robyn who had a wealth of knowledge of the area and where to eat. The room is large, great bathroom and shower, plenty of cupboards and drawers, coffee and tea making facilities. Lovely decor with original artwork in the room and throughout the hotel. Our only downside is the restaurant kitchen is being refitted so no evening meals available and the buffet breakfast was a little dry having been on a hot plate. But don't let that stop you as the kitchen will be up and running from early April and there are lots of pubs, restaurants in the city. I highly recommend this hotel.
4 months ago · via Google
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute Perfection! A Fabulous 7-Night Getaway! My wife and I recently spent seven wonderful nights at Twr y Felin Hotel in St Davids, and it was an absolutely fabulous experience from start to finish! We want to say a huge, heartfelt thank you to Lawrence and the entire team for looking after us so beautifully. The service throughout our week-long stay was brilliant. Lawrence and the staff were incredibly helpful, genuinely kind, and attentive to our every need. They truly went above and beyond to make our visit special. If you are looking for a place to completely unwind, this hotel is a dream. Our entire stay was deeply relaxing, peaceful, and thoroughly enjoyable. We cannot thank Lawrence and the team enough for a perfect holiday, and we highly recommend this beautiful hotel to anyone visiting Wales! Malcolm Tilsed (Author of Titanic Conspiracy: Beneath the Waves)
3 months ago · via Google
Guests mention this hotel offers spacious, well-appointed rooms with comfortable beds and luxurious bathrooms, along with delicious breakfast and dinner options featuring local ingredients. They also highlight the attentive and genuinely kind staff who provide exceptional service. Visitors appreciate the relaxing atmosphere and the thoughtful touches, such as welcome amenities for pets.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Twr Y Felin Hotel Ffordd Caerfai, St Davids, Haverfordwest, SA62 6QT Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- St Davids, north Pembrokeshire
- Star rating
- 5 star
- Guest score
- 9.1 / 10 (900 reviews)
- Prices from
- £230 per night
- Good for children
- No
- Destination
- Pembrokeshire