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Manor House in the Gwaun Valley near Newport Pembrokeshire.
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Gwaun Valley near coast at Newport and Dinas.
Pembrokeshire Manor House
- This manor house for holidays stands on a knoll with the exquisite church of St Brynach on the opposite side of the curving entrance drive Plas Pontfaen exudes a lazy charm - however it does not enjoy all the 'ease of living' features found in more modern properties.
- This Manor House near Newport, Pembrokeshire, has a charming interior with fine architectural features and furnishings together with full bookcases, family, school and army photographs - a reminder of country living as it used to be.
- Set in extensive grounds of almost 1 acre in the long and winding Gwaun Valley with beautiful hanging woodlands - a special and magical place.
Newport
- The bustling little town of Newport has a range of local amenities including interesting and individual shops, traditional small town butcher, baker and newsagents, minimarket, bank, post office, chemist, health centre and a filling station as well as a number of restaurants, pubs and cafes.
The Ivybridge Spa, Goodwick
- Pamper yourself in a world of relaxing spa treatments and revitalising luxury. Day Spas are available.
- Ideal for children and dogs with private fields, woodlands and streams. Hill and country and fine, safe, sandy beaches within easy driving distance.
- The kind and helpful caretakers reside in an adjacent, but totally independent wing of the Manor House to the left of the photo.
The Gwaun Valley - North Pembrokeshire
- A wide variety of eating places abound in North Pembrokeshire - Newport also has a fine links golf course, shops, art galleries and pubs, as well as a gourmet take-away all close to this manor house for holidays,
The Dyffryn Arms known locally as Bessie's
- The pub in the Gwaun Valley is The Dyffryn Arms, - known locally as Bessie’ s, which serves real ale from a jug and New Year is still celebrated here by the ancient Gregorian Calendar on January 13th.
Castell Henllys & John & Victoria Jewellery
- Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort is a reconstructed hill fort with excavations going on each summer. There is a lot to do and see for all the family. Interesting events are held throughout the year including storytelling, craft workshops and experimental archaeology.
- John and Victoria Jewellery - hand made gold and silver jewellery. Visitors are welcome at the studio in Llechryd.
Cilgerran Castle
- Be inspired by the substantial ruin of Cilgerran Castle (3 miles south of Cardigan owned by the National Trust) as many before you have. Turner's painting of the ruin hangs in the Tate gallery. The Castle stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking the beautiful wooded Teifi Gorge. It is ideally placed to watch over the natural river crossing and the comings and goings of sea ships.
Narberth
- The bustling little town of Narberth has grown into the arts& crafts capital of Pembrokeshire. There is a variety of interesting and individual shops to explore as wel las a choice of places to eat and drink.Car parking is free.
Pembrokeshire Islands
- Don't leave Pembrokeshire without visiting the spectacular bird islands off the coast. A number of boat trips are available including traditional and leisurely or swift and adventurous. As well as an abundance of bird life you should look out for marine life such as seals and dolphins.
The Invasion Tapestry Fishguard
- The Invasion Tapestry commemorates the last invasion of Britain which was thwarted by Welsh women in the Fishguard area. The impressive work hangs on public view in the Fishguard Town Hall.
Walk the Golden Road
- Keen walkers might enjoy walking this ancient track - a ridge of the Preseli Mountains.
- Much to enjoy near this manor house for holidays.
ACCOMMODATION:
5 Bedrooms sleeping a maximum of 11, plus cot. 1 double with en suite shower on mezzanine. 3 twin rooms on first floor. Attic bedroom reached by spiral staircase with three 2'6'' single beds, wash-hand basin with cold water only. (3 bedrooms have wash basins)
Bedlinen provided.
Bathroom with full suite. (Altogether three separate toilets)
Kitchen/Diner pleasant kitchen, gas cooker, large fridge, freezer and second fridge (in cellar) dishwasher. Seating for 10, highchair.
Utility Room microwave, automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Heated food cupboard.
Cellar with table tennis
Drawing Room comfortable and cosy with woodburning stove and satellite tv/i pod deck, cd/tape player. Views over garden and countryside. Seating for 8. Double doors lead into kitchen/diner. Large hall. Payphone.
Grounds extensive, ideal for children and dogs. Garden furniture, basket ball and barbecue.
Fuel electricity £1 slot meter. Full central heating, provided Sept to end April @ £30 per week. Outside these dates - available on request to caretaker in advance of arrival date. Open and wood burning fires.
Full size table tennis table in old cellar.
Welcome FREE: 2 Dogs max.
SATURDAY CHANGEOVER
Bedlinen provided.
Bathroom with full suite. (Altogether three separate toilets)
Kitchen/Diner pleasant kitchen, gas cooker, large fridge, freezer and second fridge (in cellar) dishwasher. Seating for 10, highchair.
Utility Room microwave, automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Heated food cupboard.
Cellar with table tennis
Drawing Room comfortable and cosy with woodburning stove and satellite tv/i pod deck, cd/tape player. Views over garden and countryside. Seating for 8. Double doors lead into kitchen/diner. Large hall. Payphone.
Grounds extensive, ideal for children and dogs. Garden furniture, basket ball and barbecue.
Fuel electricity £1 slot meter. Full central heating, provided Sept to end April @ £30 per week. Outside these dates - available on request to caretaker in advance of arrival date. Open and wood burning fires.
Full size table tennis table in old cellar.
Welcome FREE: 2 Dogs max.
SATURDAY CHANGEOVER
